Back to School & Catching Up

I haven’t talked much about what has been happening in my life lately, so here goes!

Mimi is doing alright. As positive as I was in my previous post, our enthusiasm has waned slightly because her condition has worsened a little bit. Anymore, she is tired often and doesn’t have much of an appetite. We all have an idea of what could, and likely will, lie ahead, but are really trying not to think about it more than is necessary. Right now, she is still in the hospital and probably will be for the foreseeable future. We visit often, but in short segments, so we don’t tire her out more than she already is. Last week, we thought that she would be going home this Monday, but as the week went on, it became apparent that she was in no condition to be at home, even if she had people staying with her around-the-clock. So, we are back at square one—waiting and praying.

I miss work, but I am enjoying the small slice of summer I am getting before going back to school/work. I like getting to sleep in the most! Fortunately/unfortunately, that ends next week. I’m terribly apprehensive about going back to school. I know, I shouldn’t be, but I am. It’ll be better once I get there, I think…I hope. I need to find a new job, too; however, you probably know that I’m not excited about that. Moving isn’t at the top of my list, either…thankfully, I only have to move my daily living things, like clothes, shoes, toiletries, and school supplies! Nothing too stressful there, I hope!

All of my worries about leaving home really stem from the fact that Mimi isn’t doing well. There, I said it. I’m scared that once I leave, something will happen that will leave me wanting to just stay home to be with my family. And I’m (still) fearful that I won’t make friends. Listen to me, I sound like a basket case, just thinking of things to keep me from moving on, when I should be excited beyond all measure. I guess I’ll have to put on a brave face, and be optimistic. Besides, I know that’s what Mimi wants me to do, and would be disappointed otherwise. Last week during our good talk on Monday, she told me how proud she was of me and my academic achievements. She is excited to see me go to OSU, and she is even more excited for me to become a teacher, which she firmly believes is my life’s calling and that I will be a natural at it. I suppose I would be doing Mimi, and the rest of my family for that matter, an injustice if I let my petty fears get in the way of achieving my dreams. I feel a little bit better now; just say a prayer for me that I’ll get it together, and fast! :)

I think I’m going to try out buying books somewhere besides the school bookstore. I’ve compared prices, and there are some serious savings to be had if I do so. Even better, I believe that it’ll work out alright with scholarship money, so that would be even better! We’ll see how that works!

I’ve had some great times catching up with friends lately! I had a nice lunch with Shea & Tonisha the other day. Also, this morning I returned from a little weekend getaway with Tonisha to a Trey Songz concert. He is her favorite singer/celebrity crush, so I was more than happy to join her to the concert! It was a weekend of firsts, because it was our first concert, first time staying at a hotel alone, and first time at a casino (that’s where the concert was). Lots and lots of fun, even if it was for a short time! I loved getting to catch up with Tonisha, even if it made me sad that I won’t get to see her as often once I move. Oh yeah…brave face and no more sad-talk…only happy thoughts!!

Little Andy starts to Pre-K this year, and he, like me, isn’t exactly excited about it. Actually, I think he is excited, but won’t say he is when asked. He won’t be going to Pioneer just yet, but only for logistical purposes, and only for this year. Instead, he will be going to Covington, which is where his babysitter lives, and where her children attend school, hence the set-up. It will be interesting to see how this year will go for him, and really all of my nephews for this matter. Just in case you were keeping track at home, Cody will be a third-grader, Wyatt will be a second-grader, and Kyle is completing the trifecta in the first grade. They start school this Thursday, so I’m sure there will be plenty of tales to be told then!

Speaking of Cody and Kyle, they’re spending the day with me tomorrow, and I’m looking forward to it! I think we’ll bake banana bread, and maybe do a few other odd projects, but otherwise, anything can happen. It’ll probably be the last time that we can hang out before I go to Stillwater, but I’m sure we’ll make the best of it!

I can’t quite think of any other noteworthy happenings during the last few weeks, so I’ll leave it at that. Have a great week!!