Oh my goodness my month has been insane. "I feel like I am on crazy pills..." hahaha.:) But really, I have been going non-stop. Today seems like the first day where I can really just breathe and do nothing. It's kind of a weird feeling. It's certainly nice though!

I am home in CA and I am loving the warm weather. Well, I guess I should say it is warm to me. Coming home to a high of 68 degrees is heaven. Anyway, I got back very late last Wednesday - really it was early Thursday morning. I was supposed to arrive much earlier, but missed my flight out due to a big accident (Matt and I got to sit in traffic) and had to fly stand-by all the way home. Thank the Lord that I was able to get a seat on those flights. I wasn't too sad that I missed my original flight out here because that meant I was able to spend more time with my good friend Matt who took me to the airport. We hung out in Philly until he had to head back to Lewisburg. It was fun. I was glad to be out and about, especially since I had the rest of the day to just sit and be bored.

The day before that (Monday) was fun and busy as well. I had dinner with a new(er) friend of mine (Josh) at his house and then found out that I am going to be an aunt. Yay! August 19 is the due date. I totally can't wait. While I would love to live closer to my friends and family (and new niece or nephew), God is still telling me that the EC is my home, and is going to remain my home. I am happy there and this year has been so great overall. I can't believe that it is almost 2006...wow...

School ended a couple of weeks ago and I got my grades. Two A's and a B. I was really hoping for straight A's so I was kinda bummed. But, those grades are much better then what I got while I was an undergrad so overall I am pleased with myself. I am taking a winter class that starts on the 12th. I have to read a book and write a paper before it starts. Better get on that!

All of my moving is done. I am now officially a resident of Clinton. PTL the nightmare of moving is over. It was so miserable. I do not want to do that again for a long time. But, it's done and now I live in a great house with a roommate who I really like. (Hi Hannah!:)) So, it's a good thing. I am in Flemington all the time anyway so I am really not having to give up much of anything. Now you al have to come and see my new house!

I hope you all had a good Christmas yesterday! Mine was awesome. I got two hoodies (yes, I admit I am addicted) and lots of other fun stuff. Now I just need to think about how I am going to get it from the WC to the EC...lol

Today I am going to unpack (finally!) and hopefully do something active outside. I am hoping to see a lot of my friends while I am here and catch up with a lot of people. So, call me!!

OK, my parents just made lunch (tri-tip...how I love BBQ on the WC) and I am off to eat with them. Hope this little update was able to catch you up to all that has been happening with me. Bye for now.:)

Blessings!

You know your from Kingsburg (or the SJV) when....
You have to explain to friends from out of town what animal "Tri-tip" comes from........
You think salsa goes on everything .....
Drivers think a red light is just a suggestion.
Your out-of-town friends start to visit after October, but clearout before the end of April.
The best restaurants in town start with "El" or "Los."
You know a swamp cooler is not a happy hour drink.
People break out coats when the temperature drops below 70.
The pool can be warmer than you are.
You realize that Valley Fever isn't a disco dance.
You still don't know your way around downtown.
Anywhere "and 99" is too far away.
You think you're better than people from Selma, or Fresno, or ....
Someone mentions the Fair and your thoughts immediately turn toCinnamon Rolls.
You drive just as fast on a sunny day in June as a foggy day inDecember.
You have to explain to someone about "G Street."
The whole town shuts down at 6:30.
You complain about how boring Fresno is.
You hadn't been to Manchester Center in 10 years until the movietheater opened.
You never knew how you managed before River Park.
Someone from out-of-town talks about how foggy it is and you tell them, "Just wait."
You know not to take Shaw at 8, 12, or 5.
You swear there was an orchard there last week, where now there are houses.

ok, can we just be nice?

seriously people. as jane used to say, "what is the one rule at yl?" and everyone would yell"be nice!" because, really, that encompasses just about everything.

today i am frustrated. not with young life. just with some aspects of my life altogether. while i had a great morning having breakfast with some awesome high school friends, i am so sad about a couple of things that happened this week to me and while i am trying to forget about it... it's hard.

in essence three people have just made me want to cry and one actually succeeded. in their defense, they all didn't know that i was just on a roll this week. ugh. i don't want to make it sound like i am a whiner, cause i'm not. but when three people i really care about either don't give me the time of day (this person only seems to be my friend when it suits him) or say some things about something i am extremely sensitive about then that will set me over the edge. and don't play the northeast card with me. that's no excuse.

i need to protect their identities so i can't go into further explanation but i just wanted to vent a little hehehehe. i know we all have bad days or weeks. just combine it with being sick, moving, and tons of snow and i am ready for a vacation...or a drink.;)

YLWJ group. 

Me, Christina, Shannon 

So winter weekend was really fun. I will post pics later today. The kids we had were awesome. Even though our numbers drastically dropped and I was totally bummed about that - it was still a totally FUN time. There was snow all weekend up there so that made for extra good times.

Today I am home sick. But, I really need to just try to ignore it and get some stuff done. I move my heavy stuff tomorrow which means I won't be around to do work tomorrow. I have club tomorrow night so I need to prepare today. Plus, I need to get ready for my big stuff to be moved tomorrow. AAAAHHH! All of this while I am sick and just want to rest. I think I got sick from this weekend. I dunno. Doesn't really matter. I hate doctors so I am going to try to stick it out. But, school+moving+work+getting ready for the holidays+the million holiday parties I am invited to+sick = a very stressed Ashley. HELP!

School yesterday was "soooooo good!" I got the highest grade in my class (out of 50 people) on a counseling skills test! I am not bragging here - this is just good for me. I am kinda semi-smart but not the top of my class smart by any means. So, anyway, it made my day. Now I need people to "practice" on...ha ha ha Any takers?;)

There is snow here in Flemington. I guess the cold weather is here to stay. It's not so bad.

Hmmm...OK, I better get going. I need to get to work even though I feel like "yonke." OK - who knows what that means??? Any Spanish speakers?

Maybe I will work on my Christmas cards tonight. Ugh, NO! I need to pack. Alright, hasta.