about me
Practically imperfect in every way. Start with a lot of silliness. Mix in some insecurities and a handful of awkwardness. Add a pound of naivety, innocence, and child-like wonderings. Blend well. Half-bake and top off with a sprinkle of imagination and dollop of dreams. It’s the recipe for me!
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quote of the day
- "Moral of the story: Do not look at the gap. The gap is the mind-killer. Remember how Wile E. Coyote never fell down until he saw the chasm? It’s just like that." --Taylor "Tei" Lindstrom, Rogue Ink
dumbass quote
- "I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some people out there in our nation don't have maps. And I believe that our education like, such as South Africa, and, the Iraq, everywhere like such as. And I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., or should help South Africa, and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future for our children." --Caitlin Upton, Miss South Carolina Teen 2007
kids say...
- Jacob: "I need to operate on my frog, but first he needs some amnesia."
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Copyright © 2004-2006 Kerrie Lee. All rights reserved.
Overdue Update
I always get the blahs in August. I suspect it’s some combination of too much hot weather, too much boredom, and the changing sun angles. Or maybe Rob’s right and I’m just cracked in the head.
Gym
I’ve been going to the gym three times a week and working out for 1.5 hours consistently for three and a half months now, yet I’m not shrinking. It seems unfair that I can shrink without trying, but when I try to shrink, nothing happens. Still, I am making good progress toward my black belt.
School Supplies
I whittled down the boys’ school supply list a little today. Today’s trip consisted of two pairs of white soled gym shoes (to be worn only indoors in the school’s new gym), and two USB flash drives. Total cost? Nearly $100.
I also ordered them new lunch boxes online from Land’s End. For anyone who has kids who are rough on their clothes, shoes, and backpacks, I would definitely recommend Land’s End. Their prices aren’t cheap, but their stuff really lasts. The boys are required to wear navy blue pants as part of their school uniform. I picked up a few pairs for $9-12 last year. I also bought a couple pairs from Land’s End for $25ish each. The inexpensive pants had torn knees after TWO wearings. The Land’s End pants lasted the entire school year and still show no signs of wear other than a barely noticeable lighter area around the knee. I wouldn’t be surprised if they lasted another entire year.
I also learned that backpacks, coats, gloves, snowpants, shoes, and boots from Land’s End end up being a huge bargain in the long run. We’re going to see if their lunchboxes will last an entire school year this time around.
Still on the list? Twelve folders, more pants, new shirts, new shoes, new winter coats.
September Schedule
I go back to school on Sept. 5. I’m also going to go back to substitute teaching twice a week. All these school supplies aren’t cheap! So I’ll be at the gym MWF mornings, sub-teaching on TTh days, and go to class at night M-F. I can’t remember the last time I had such a full schedule, and I’m pretty excited about it. Give it a month or two and I’m sure I’ll be complaining about having too little free time.
The Big Secret New Career Path
It’s not a big secret, it’s just taking me some time to get used to the idea. I’m not quite used to it yet, but the more I hear myself say it (and type it) the easier it gets. So, the big plan starts with the small step in September when I will be taking classes at a vocational school for training as a medical assistant. From there, I hope to get a job within the University of Michigan medical system. They have tuition reimbursement/assistance for their employees. From there, I would like to get into the nursing program.
Never, in my entire life, have I considered a career in nursing. Medicine, yes. But not nursing. For whatever reason, I’ve always had this negative image in my head about nursing. But I’ve talked to a few people and done a little more research, and it seems that nursing may be something I would very much enjoy. But, since my whims seem to change annually, I know that at the very least, I’ll have a very marketable skill when I finish the medical assistant program.
6 Responses to “Overdue Update”
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Oz Says:
August 15th, 2006 at 7:54 pmGym: Are you not getting any smaller? Or are you not losing weight? As you probably know, muscle weighs more than fat, so you could be gaining muscle and losing fat, thereby getting slimmer, but not actually losing weight.
Schedule: Sounds like you’ll be quite busy. Much more busy than I’d ever want to be. Good luck with that.
Career: Go for it. I think that nurses are pretty cool. They’re the ones that actually interact with the patients the most. From my hospital stay when I gave birth, I remember the nurses much more than the doctor who ended up performing the c-section. -
Fyse Says:
August 15th, 2006 at 8:09 pmSounds cool, Kerrie. Good luck with the busy schedule!
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Lilie Says:
August 16th, 2006 at 11:09 amI had visions of being a nurse in school. Never made it close enough to taking one nursing class though.
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Whimsy Chick Says:
August 16th, 2006 at 2:27 pmOz, I’m not getting smaller according to the scale or the tape measure. I’ve improved my eating habits too. I used to have a problem with a mid-afternoon binge, but now snack on veggies and water. I’m getting out more on my bike and sitting at the computer less. Nothing else has changed as far as I can tell, so I’m baffled.
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Janet Says:
August 16th, 2006 at 6:23 pmI always feel that once school starts, the year flies by so fast. I felt this way as a student, too. Sometimes I think this is a good thing. Other times I’m not so sure.
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J-Le Says:
August 28th, 2006 at 6:17 pmmy experiences at the gym have always been the same. work hard, sweat like a maniac and stay the same size. grrrrr!
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It’s the spark of an idea that hits me unexpectedly. It’s the silly wonderings I have after a whirlwind of thoughts. It’s about creativity, inspiration, and imagination. But sometimes, it’s just about eating noodles.
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