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Can you guess which American Idol SK was talking about when she said this:

“Well, she has one note that she hits well.”

When I finally get through school, I want to start working as a travel nurse. SK is excited about it too, and so we decided to do a little “daydreaming with props” this weekend.

Saturday was drizzling rain, but that didn’t stop the masses from heading out to the Dallas RV show. Even though it will be 5 years before we are ready to hit the road, it was nice to get an idea of where we would need to be in 5 years. It’s amazing how fancy RVs are these days!

On Sunday, the rain finally cleared up and it was a gorgeous day. SK was ready to get out of the house, so we took a road trip up to Turner Falls, OK. As we were driving, we noticed signs for a wilderness park and decided to take the tour.

- We were stalked by an aggressive ostrich
- I wanted to sun myself like the lion.
- Antelopes come in all shapes and sizes.
- Giraffes are amazingly pretty and really do have LONG tongues.

That’s my 10 minutes for the day. I have an A&P test on Wednesday that I need to study for now.

We were supposed to go to Atlanta this weekend, but with the impending arrival of our new nephew, we decided to postpone our trip.  The weekend was still awesome, including trips to the Fort Worth Science & History Museum, the Cowgirl Museum and watching an IMAX show about Mars.

On the school front, things are going okay.  Last week was so stressful with tons of assignments to turn in and several exams that I totally dropped the ball in my psychology class.  I completely forgot that I had a homework assignment due, and the teacher refuses to accept a late assignment for any reason.  So, I earned a big fat zero and brought my grade down to an 85.  With near perfection the rest of the semester, it’s possible to pull it back into the A range.

I made an honest (no curve) 89 on my anatomy and physiology test, and I can’t complain too much.  The test wasn’t all that hard, but I tend to over think the questions.  One question asked, “What is a feature of this organelle?”  and listed “contains some of its own DNA” as one of the answers.  Since I thought it contained ALL of its own DNA, I picked a different answer.  My answer was wrong.  According to the textbook, it “contains its own DNA.”  Oh well.  I have a lecture exam next week, and the scary midterm the week after that.  The midterm will tell me a lot about my chances of making an A this semester.

I also decided to switch goals from the radiologic technology program to the nursing program.  Of my 20 hours, 7 of them won’t work for the nursing program, so I’m going to drop those classes.  I can handle 13 hours, and I can already feel a lot of stress melting away.

We’re aunts again!

Luke (aka Snugglybear) was born today at 12:06pm.
7 lbs., 6 oz.
19 3/4 inches long
Isn’t he adorable?!

It’s a little late, but I’m running behind on everything lately, so it just goes with the territory.  I know several people who could send these

Sweetheart, I’ve got you under my skin. I’ll wash and wash, but you’ll never come out.
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Roses are red, violets are blue. Sugar is sweet, and I think I left the iron on.
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I’m crazy for you! Get it?
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BE MINE. Wait. That has six letters. Six letters is so unlucky. It’s like YOU DIE. That’s exactly what it’s like. Now you’re going to die and it’s all my fault.
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You’re all I think about. Literally!
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It’s hard to tell, what with all the SSRIs in my bloodstream, but I think I feel something for you.
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I’d touch you without gloves. If I could, I mean.

• I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of watching medal ceremonies.  I get goose bumps and tears in my eyes, too.
• It sucks that Apolo Anton Ohno fell.
• Is it just me, or do all the snowboarders look like they enjoy smoking out?
• Would you want to be an Olympian enough to admit you’re the person with the broom in curling?
• Yay for Tivo!  I don’t have to stay up until 3a to see all the events.
• I like Chad Hedrick’s Southern draw.
• Are the bruises worth it?
• Anybody wanna lay odds on the number of gay figure skaters to straight figure skaters?
• What’s up with Bode Miller?
• Am I the only one humming “the song” in my sleep?

Where were you last night?  SK and I were parked in front of the TV, singing along to the Olympic song.  The pyrotechniques were wonderful in the opening ceremony, and I loved watching the nations proudly marching in.  I’ll be on the edge of my seat for the next two weeks, to see how the drama with Chad Hedrick (who already won the first USA gold), Michelle Kwan and Bode Miller pans out.  Luckily, through the power of Tivo, we won’t have to miss a single event.

Just in case:  NBC Olympic coverage and Yahoo! Olympic Coverage

So, this is an interesting thing.  Please go to my Johari Window and choose six words that you feel describe me.  It’s supposed to build personality awareness.  If you create your own, be sure to leave a link in the comments so I can fill out yours.

Hat Tip — TheFerrett

Things have been crazy-hectic around Casa de SKnJax, but full of joy and fun!  On Saturday, we went to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo with SK’s family.  In order to blend in with the indigenous people, I shined my belt buckle and my shit-kickers and put on my pearl-snap shirt.  I was ready for the rodeo!

Because of her family’s involvement in the community, they have great box seats.  The girls loved it because they could stick their hands through the fence during the grand entrance and touch hands with cowboys, cowgirls and rodeo clowns as they galloped by on their horses.

I can’t remember how I ever rode a horse in such tight jeans, but there is something to be said for cowpoke apparel:  Pearl-snap shirts are fun to take off!

On Sunday, friends came over to hang out.  SK cooked lunch and baked a cake.  We played a few rounds of Scene it? and talked about our upcoming trip to Ruiodoso, NM.  We also tossed around the idea of starting a (mostly) online book club, but I’ll write more about that if once we work out the details.  It’s always nice to laugh with friends.

On the school front, I’ve already had 3 tests this week and I have a couple more next week.  I really have to find some way to get my stress under control, or I’m going to drive SK and Jac crazy.  I’ve put so much pressure on myself that I’m always on edge.

I just got home from taking my algebra test, and SK rode with me.  We just happened to drive past Krispy Kreme, and as luck would have it, the ‘Hot Now’ light was bright red.  SK’s holding a warm donut and calling my name.  A beautiful woman and sugar — it’s time for me to end this!

Isn’t this the best shirt for our favorite midget lover?