update

it's been a while since i last posted a blog - i jokingly say that i, like the writer's in hollywood, went on writer's strike...haha! anyway, a lot has happened since november so here's what i have been up to.

in early november i went to denver with a friend for some serious retail therapy - thanks dad for the great b-day present (a killer room at marriott super dooper close to the mall, and a little cash). while this is the first "vacation" i had been on in the nearly two years since i had moved back to rapid city. the trip was ok, and i'll leave it at that though i did get to indulge at my fav restaurant of all time - pf changs...yummo!

i cooked my first thanksgiving dinner for my dad and i, it was nice. we stayed in our pj's all day and just hung out and relaxed. i seriously wish all holidays could be spent like that...in the comfort of your own home. it provided the opportunity for my dad and i to spend some quality time together - usually we spend holidays with his girlfriend of three years and her children and grandchildren. they are great people, but they also aren't our family. anyway, thanksgiving was a great time and i got an early christmas present from my dad - sears was having a killer sale on treadmills so he bought one. fyi, treadmills are neither fun nor easy to assemble...oh, and they weigh a ton!

towards the end of novemeber i got the clear to go back to work at ge money in conjunction with taking classes at school of mines and technology. that was short lived because on dec. 14th i stopped working at ge - it was less than ideal to quit working right before the holiday season but i don't regret the decision i hated that place! i also spend a lot of time in december taking care of my grandma. i stayed with her at her apartment with her. there is not an internet connection where she lives so i was without access to civilization. there were many times when i was inspired to write and update the 5 readers of my blog, but was unable to. it was great being able to spend so much time with my grandma especially as i know my time here in rapid city is limited as i hope to be moving soon.

christmastime and new year's were less than eventful...i stayed around. i continued to stay with my grandma taking care of her by preparing meals and taking her to appointments and such. some of the greatest times were baking homemade breads and treats as christmas gifts for family and friends at 3 am.

that brings us to mid january, which is when i began the spring semester at sdsm&t. i am only taking 7 credit hours this semester which is really nice. i was still unemployed until a day ago when i was offered, and accepted, the assistant manager position at the westside walgreen's. i am excited about this new job and the challenges that it will bring. i start sometime next week.

so, that is what has been happening in my life. a lot of craziness and insanity but that seems to be when i am really on top of my game. i hope that you are all doing well and hope to hear from you soon!