moving out here was so scary at first. it was the first time i truly stepped outside my comfort zone.
and after a year and a half, i can honestly say it is the best decision i could've made, that i've ever made.
i am really proud of myself. i am doing good in school, and if all goes well, i will be at asu in the fall. i have an interview for a job coming up with a company that will pay for my school and offers great health insurance, so maybe hearing aides can become a reality for me.
i have fond something i love doing, and that i am truly good at, and i feel like i can make a positive difference in the world.
i spent the first half of my twenties so lost, and the second half will be all about gaining that back and becoming a strong woman.
i really have my mom and sister to thank for all of the help and support, and of course good friends too.
it's such a good feeling having something all my own, to work towards and be excited about.
i feel like i am really ready for the future, and anticipating what it will bring, because i think it's gonna be good stuff.
through all of the changes in the past few years i have definitely learned one of the most simple, but valuable things in life; hard work truly pays off. i feel like i can have most of what i want in life if i work hard and stay dedicated to my goals.
it makes me kinda emotional, but i think coming here to arizona really put me on the right path, and i miss buffalo and all of my friends and the familiarity, but being here has definitely allowed me to grow and allow my life to head in a better direction!
2008 was good, but 2009 is going to be even better!!!!!
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12/23/2008 16:34 #47156
the best choice i've ever madeCategory: arizona
12/22/2008 16:41 #47141
dear twinsies of the e:stripplease be at new years party. ok thx bai!
if you don't know who you are, you are the larson twins. (e:joshua) and (e:jason).
your presence is requested, be there looking spiffy. puffer vests accepted.
if you don't know who you are, you are the larson twins. (e:joshua) and (e:jason).
your presence is requested, be there looking spiffy. puffer vests accepted.
tinypliny - 12/22/08 21:50
+1 Puffy vest.
+1 Puffy vest.
hodown - 12/22/08 20:24
Um Ok for the record is was more of a gentle "oh you like that vest" more than a straight out WTF. And for the record of all the dudes I've seen wearing puffy vests- you pull it off the best.. Just sayin'
Um Ok for the record is was more of a gentle "oh you like that vest" more than a straight out WTF. And for the record of all the dudes I've seen wearing puffy vests- you pull it off the best.. Just sayin'
joshua - 12/22/08 19:35
If I wear the puffy vest it will purely be a result of me forgetting that I wasn't going to wear it... (e:hodown) ruthlessly WTF'd my vest last week and for good reason. I am pretty sure I deserved it - it is a totally valid point that I wear it too much and should diversify my fashion portfolio. I think that speaks to how little I care about what I wear!
We'll be there - w/a mission to put 2008 in the can... it's time to let it rip.
If I wear the puffy vest it will purely be a result of me forgetting that I wasn't going to wear it... (e:hodown) ruthlessly WTF'd my vest last week and for good reason. I am pretty sure I deserved it - it is a totally valid point that I wear it too much and should diversify my fashion portfolio. I think that speaks to how little I care about what I wear!
We'll be there - w/a mission to put 2008 in the can... it's time to let it rip.
jason - 12/22/08 18:16
Man. The promises of blonde euro chicks, Maria from NYC is showing up, we may just have to show!!!!
Man. The promises of blonde euro chicks, Maria from NYC is showing up, we may just have to show!!!!
- I think we may very well be able to make it earlier on.*
hodown - 12/22/08 16:43
I second that request. I also will approve of puffy vests. Also Maria from NYC will be there in full effect. If you don't show Sarah will cry, and you don't want to be a part of that scene.
I second that request. I also will approve of puffy vests. Also Maria from NYC will be there in full effect. If you don't show Sarah will cry, and you don't want to be a part of that scene.
12/21/2008 23:36 #47131
not a warm fuzzy holiday movietransiberian.
watched it tonight. was supposed to be movie night. half of it i didn't watch because it was so disturbing.
seriously. if you want to see crazy russian pretend police looking for drug money and slicing people's body parts with knives, and that is your ideal entertainment, then this movie is for you.
otherwise, i suggest elf, or some claymation christmas goodness.
on a positive note there were some excellent actors in the movie and it was really well done, just makes me never want to go to russia, and maybe china too. and def never go on a train and talk to strangers.
i think i need to see something heartwarming before bed, otherwise i am going to have nightmares of scary russian men slicing my legs.
watched it tonight. was supposed to be movie night. half of it i didn't watch because it was so disturbing.
seriously. if you want to see crazy russian pretend police looking for drug money and slicing people's body parts with knives, and that is your ideal entertainment, then this movie is for you.
otherwise, i suggest elf, or some claymation christmas goodness.
on a positive note there were some excellent actors in the movie and it was really well done, just makes me never want to go to russia, and maybe china too. and def never go on a train and talk to strangers.
i think i need to see something heartwarming before bed, otherwise i am going to have nightmares of scary russian men slicing my legs.
12/19/2008 12:41 #47111
better late than neverhappy birthday to the loveliest sister ever! can't wait to see you!!!!
hodown - 12/20/08 16:02
Josh- it's only me that complains. The previous complaint was from Facebook- she posted a bunch of pictures from the day after Thanksgiving of us and I was the most hung over I'd been in years. This complaint is mainly about the redness and showing of my lazy eye action. Although I suppose both of those things I can't change. Sarah always likes to see pictures of herself- good or bad.
Josh- it's only me that complains. The previous complaint was from Facebook- she posted a bunch of pictures from the day after Thanksgiving of us and I was the most hung over I'd been in years. This complaint is mainly about the redness and showing of my lazy eye action. Although I suppose both of those things I can't change. Sarah always likes to see pictures of herself- good or bad.
lilho - 12/20/08 00:24
i like this pic.... but ill change it if you want...maybe.
i like this pic.... but ill change it if you want...maybe.
tinypliny - 12/19/08 22:16
That is one HOT picture. ;-) Have a super-fun year ahead!
That is one HOT picture. ;-) Have a super-fun year ahead!
joshua - 12/19/08 22:05
I've seen the Cross-Ho-Sister messaging on Facebook re: which pictures have been selected for public viewing... this wasn't entirely unexpected, I was just wondering what the criticism would be about!
I think this may be revenge from a previous bad public picture posting, although I can't remember which sister was mad about the last picture posted here.
I've seen the Cross-Ho-Sister messaging on Facebook re: which pictures have been selected for public viewing... this wasn't entirely unexpected, I was just wondering what the criticism would be about!
I think this may be revenge from a previous bad public picture posting, although I can't remember which sister was mad about the last picture posted here.
jenks - 12/19/08 20:27
that's a cute pic!
that's a cute pic!
hodown - 12/19/08 13:43
WOW IS THAT REALLY THE PICTURE YOU HAD TO USE?
WOW IS THAT REALLY THE PICTURE YOU HAD TO USE?
joshua - 12/19/08 13:33
Happy Birfday Jessica :)
Happy Birfday Jessica :)
12/17/2008 13:56 #47092
my life forcehad been stolen by both works and school.
more by school. just three math exams to take and then finished. its my fault for waiting to take all three at the end of the semester, but i should have known better than to take a math class online.
anywho, i have realized how much i love art history. seriously, it's a challenging course, because there is so much info to take in, but i find it so interesting and really rewarding. i think its pretty much the only class the i have ever studied for, but i liked studying!
i wish what you studied in school could just be what you liked, because then i would totally switch back to art. oh well.
i can't wait until tomorrow is ova! i can be released into the world for a month of fun!!!!
in completely unrelated news, i am so over this season here in az, everything is so dry. worse than a blo winter. i want to soak in a vat of soothing aloe and lotion. pus my skin is breaking out, which it never does, until now, and i am pissed off.
when it's not nice outside, i feel like always being cuddled up and eating comfort food. i think if i had stayed in blo i would be for sure really fat by now...
more by school. just three math exams to take and then finished. its my fault for waiting to take all three at the end of the semester, but i should have known better than to take a math class online.
anywho, i have realized how much i love art history. seriously, it's a challenging course, because there is so much info to take in, but i find it so interesting and really rewarding. i think its pretty much the only class the i have ever studied for, but i liked studying!
i wish what you studied in school could just be what you liked, because then i would totally switch back to art. oh well.
i can't wait until tomorrow is ova! i can be released into the world for a month of fun!!!!
in completely unrelated news, i am so over this season here in az, everything is so dry. worse than a blo winter. i want to soak in a vat of soothing aloe and lotion. pus my skin is breaking out, which it never does, until now, and i am pissed off.
when it's not nice outside, i feel like always being cuddled up and eating comfort food. i think if i had stayed in blo i would be for sure really fat by now...
jenks - 12/17/08 19:14
good luck with your exams. And just wait... someday you *will* be able to study only what you want.
good luck with your exams. And just wait... someday you *will* be able to study only what you want.
tinypliny - 12/17/08 19:00
I agree with Drew, most of what I have learned in grad school is pretty much what I live for. Call it pathetic but I love being a student. Its so liberating not having to grow up and do exactly what you dreamed of even if you are all grown up anyway. :)
I agree with Drew, most of what I have learned in grad school is pretty much what I live for. Call it pathetic but I love being a student. Its so liberating not having to grow up and do exactly what you dreamed of even if you are all grown up anyway. :)
drew - 12/17/08 14:53
I went to grad school to study something I liked. The secret is to like something that few other people like, but some people need. And to still be satisfied with less cash.
I went to grad school to study something I liked. The secret is to like something that few other people like, but some people need. And to still be satisfied with less cash.
libertad - 12/17/08 13:59
I loved Art History! It is a lot to learn but it is so interesting and the best part of it is it is visual too.
I loved Art History! It is a lot to learn but it is so interesting and the best part of it is it is visual too.
Yay! I'm glad you're finally seeing results!
Aw, that gave me warm fuzzies. Way to go! I'm happy for you. :)
Rock on Ms.Ho. Congrats.