the world spins madly on.

Today I am going to be giving therapy to my new kid for the first time alone. I’m a little nervous but very excited! I went to Big Lots last night and bought some giant foam puzzles of dinosaurs and lots of easy-to-read books. I think he will really enjoy them. Hopefully it will all go well!

I just inhaled a pimento cheese sandwich

God it was so good

I have grown pretty fond of several of my followers, so if you think you are one of those people and would like to friend me on facebook, you may. 

Yesterday I got a call from my mother telling me my aunt (her sister-in-law) was killed in a bad accident with an eighteen wheeler. It’s such a shock. She was always so full of life.

Please be safe during your day. If you don’t think it can happen to you, it can. 
I love all my followers, and I would be truly upset if anything happened to any of you.

I managed to baby my arm enough through the week almost to the point where I thought I might get by without a major injury. Until last night when I lifted my arm to push the dog away, and it dislocated again. Now it’s worse than it was after the first dislocation. 

God, sometimes I just really can’t win.

linkin park.

STOP.

a new album?! really?!

A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

After much deliberation, I have decided that - once again - I, Kristen, am going back to school. 

Didn’t I just graduate from college? Why, yes, I did. Am I insane? Quite possibly. Will I be paying off student loans for the rest of my life? Most definitely. 
Then why the heck am I willing to pay money I don’t have to become a miserable slave of the evil educational system of America once more?!

Six months ago, I began a new job giving therapy and teaching autistic children. This job has changed my life. The kids I work with are amazing, and I enjoy going to work every day. I have a need to help these kids. I can feel it in my bones. Because of my existence, their lives are made better. With my help, these kids can learn to zip up their own jacket, write a letter, or say “I love you.” Many people do not possess the ability to do such a job; it certainly is not easy. But I DO have the ability. And I have the opportunity. I can be a positive influence in the world.
I want things to be better because I was here. I always have.

I really can’t even believe that I have completely convinced myself into going back. I swore to myself that I as done after I graduated. I have been thinking this over since January. And I am convinced. I want to do this. 

One of the biggest challenges of my undergrad was my health and making class. Because of that, I have decided that I will do my degree online at Western Governor’s University. It is actually the only online school that offers a special education degree, and it is ranked as the second best online school. Unfortunately, like I said before, I am already in debt from my first bachelor’s degree and, though the tuition is not very costly relative to other schools, I still don’t have the funds. So I’m not exactly sure when I will get to start. I hope that it will be soon, but we are also looking to get engaged and buy a house within the next year or so. Until I can get back to school, I plan to gain experience and educate myself to prepare for the classes. And save.
You are more than welcome to donate to the cause, of course =]

Anyway. This is totally a huge decision, and I know I’m probably insane. It’s going to be difficult. But look what I have already done. I know I can do this too. I want and need to do it. 

I will.