Update on Life

Well, Christmas break has been kind of crazy this year. Im not used to floating around so much, that is, trying to find places to stay. Well, its not that I cant find places to stay, I just have to find which places easily fit my schedule. Its been hectic, but bearable.

Im finally over my illness. It stuck around for just about three full weeks. And it was probably the worst illness Ive ever had. I wouldnt wish mono on my worst enemies. It started out as flu symptoms: fever, chills, massive headaches, stomach aches. Then it progressed to extreme weakness, there would days where I would do nothing but lay on the couch and watch TV, I didnt even have the energy to get up and eat. Then it progressed to strep like symptoms. My throat was a mess, for a couple of days it was tough breathing because it was so swollen. Then when I would sleep, I had to breathe through my mouth because my nasal passage was nearly swollen shut, and when I would wake up in the mornings, all of the mucus and flem in my throat would dry up and it would just be a nasty mess back there. (Arent you glad Im going into such detail!) All the while, Im still getting fevers about every day. Toward the end, I began to regain strength and I would be fine for a day, then the next day it would seem to come back. This happened for about four or five days. But now, all I have is a little bit of a sore throat, but its not bad at all. Im feeling about 98% better.

I went to the doctor yesterday to get checked for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder, if you didnt know). Ive known for a while that I for sure have it, but havent really done anything about, just put up with it. But lately its been affecting my everyday life, read I forget EVERYTHING , so I figured I had to do something about it. So I went to the doctor, he asked me a bunch of questions about my studying habits, memory, time and money management, organization, and, no surprise, I was diagnosed with ADD. Actually, I was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), which was kind of a surprise, I never really thought I was that hyper. But in adults, the hyperactivity is mostly impatience and impulsive behaviors, which are obviously me. So he gave me some trial pills, today is the first day Ive taken them, and I already notice a difference. But we'll see how it affects me in the future.

Hmm, what else. Oh, I never updating my housing situation for second semester at Purdue. I had a couple of people come up to me and ask if I was still getting kicked out of the fraternity. Well, Im not. I met up with the Board of Trustees, a group of people that oversee the decisions of the house, and I pled my case to them. Their conclusion was that I really didnt do anything wrong, so I get to stay in the house. But my roommate and one other guy got evicted. So they are getting an apartment together for spring semester.

I also had another huge ordeal involving registering for classes and paying Purdue more money, its a huge mess and Im still dealing with it. The problem is that I still havent finished registering for my classes, so Im still not a full time student yet. And since Im not yet a full time student, I wont get my financial aid money. But I have hold on my record, I have to pay $3,938 before I can finish setting up my classes. But I couldnt get that money until I get my financial aid. But I couldnt get my financial aid until I got my classes finished. But I couldnt get my classes until I got that paid..........do you see the mess here? Yeah, it is complicated. But, I did get the $3,938 paid today, I had to borrow some money from my parents, which I will pay back when I get my aid money. So now I just need to finish registering for classes. And since classes start Monday, I need to do that as soon as possible, but I have the wait till I get back to school because all of my classes information is there (which ones I need to take). Ill need to head back sometime in the next couple days. So that has been a huge hassle also.

But other than all that crap, Ive just been lounging around. Ive been playing with my camera a lot and messing around with Photoshop even more. Ive got some pretty good pics that I adjusted in Photoshop that will probably show up on here sometime.

Turkey Sandwich

Well, ladies and gentlemen, I went to the doctors office today because I am still feeling quite ill, and was diagnosed with mononucleosis, the kissing disease. And what do you know, the doctor can't do anything about it. There are no prescriptions or remedies for this illness, I just have to wait it out. He told me it could last from 1 to 4 weeks, just in time for Xmas break to end. I ran another fever last night, and this morning when I woke up, my throat was nearly swollen shut. Worst Christmas ever.

But on the bright side, I got some pretty sweet gifts. I didnt get a lot, but thats alright, I dont really expect to get a ton of gifts anymore. I mean, of course I got the usual, socks and underwear (which I enjoy getting), candy, gift cards, a ukulele. You know, the usual. Haha, yeah Trent and Abby bought me a ukulele for Christmas. I havent played it yet, but its right next to me waiting for the tickle of my fingers.

But my favorite gift of all is my Canon PowerShot SX10 IS. This is one awesome digital camera. I started reading the owners book it came with, but I just barely tapped into its capabilities. Im planning on reading that book for days until I know everything there is to know about this camera. Ive already discovered some pretty amazing features already, like the color accent and color replacement features. The color accent feature allows me to single out one color, take red for example, and turn everything else black and white. Its pretty cool. The other feature lets me turn one color into another. I took a pitcure of some trees in Trents back yard and turned them orange. I thought that was really neat. And Trent got a Nikon D60 from his parents, so we went out yesterday to the park and took some pictures.

By the way, this post has nothing to do with a turkey sandwich. And, my moms internet isnt that good, so this is the only picture it would allow me to upload. It with the color accent feature. Ill have more when Im able.

Still Sick

Well loyal readers, I apologize for not putting up anything interesting in the last week or so, Ive just been really sick. Im pretty sure its the flu, or maybe even a sinus infection, but either way its 8, going on 9 days that Ive had it. And its been getting worse the last couple of days, I dont even feel like moving from the couch. Im back at my moms house right now and she keeps telling me to go to the doctor, but Im stubborn and refuse. I figure that my doctor is only going to tell me what I already know (that Im sick) and charge me an arm and a leg for that bit of useless information. So, Ill just keep living off of Ibuprofen until I get better. I figure if Im not better by the day after Christmas, Ill go see a doctor, see what he has to say.

Official Christmas Break

Oy! Finally, Im on Christmas Break! I went back to school on Thursday to take my final exam on Saturday. I went back kind of early because we were supposed to get hit by a huge snow and ice storm that night and I didnt want to drive through it. But once I got back to school, I was really surprised at how many people were still on campus. Usually during finals week, everyone leaves like halfway during finals week, but apparently there were a ton of people with Saturday finals, like me.

My exam was pretty easy though. It was for Spanish 202 (my second time around in that class), my fifth semester in spanish. I started studying for the exam about two hours beforehand. I had an energy drink while studying and it was pretty effective, so I had another before my exam. Then afterwards, while driving home, I had one more energy drink. Thats a lot of energy. But I needed it because of the long, boring drive home.

But right after my exam, I had to go to my aunts house for a Christmas party. I only showed up about two hours late. But at least there was still some food left! So I did the usual: ate, we did some gift giving, then I played Rock Band with my cousins and sister and Trent for the rest of the night while my uncle got drunk and stunk up that basement because he gets bad gas when he has beer.

And now, Im staying at my dads house in Granger. And Ive been really sick all of last week. It sucks....hard. I think I caught the flu. Im not throwing up or anything but Ive gotten fevers and chills and aches every night since last Monday. I hate getting sick, and I rarely do, Im usually a pretty healthy person, but this one has lingered for far too long.

Anyways, thats just an update from the last few days.