lazy day

Today I went to the Minute Clinic and got the second vaccination in the Hepatitis B series, and that was the only time I ventured out of my house! It is soooooo cold outside!!

Tonight I spent some quality time in front of the TV, crocheting a cute iphone cozy, and attempting to make a finger-knitted garland a la this tutorial. At first the garland was making me really frustrated, because my hands weren't cooperating, but I got it eventually. Because of my arthritis, my hands and fingers are bent strangely, and they can't be straightened. It took a while to get it to work with my stupid hands. I'd like to buy some chunky yarn to try out for it next time. I'll post pictures of both things tomorrow!

(image via weheartit)

I hope everyone is having a beautiful night :)

thank you!

(I want to be wherever this is! I hope it snows again soon!!)

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who gave me advice and encouraging words on my last post. It means so much to me to know that you guys all care about me, and you understand what I'm going through! I know I can handle it, it's just a lot to focus on at one time!!!




But, in other news... I've been working on making my Christmas cards this past weekend, and they are turning out really pretty! I'm excited to start sending them out to everyone :D If you want to exchange Christmas cards with me, and I haven't already gotten your address, please email it to me!! My email address is misfitemilie@aim.com



I hope you all are having a fabulous Wednesday! :)

(images from weheartit)

thoughts

Today was my last day of the radiology portion of my classes! I am sooo relieved I made it through this in one piece... it was DIFFICULT! I can't wait to be finished school (my last day is February 15th!!) and start working.

I've never been really enthusiastic about school (shame on me). I do love learning new things, but I'm more of an independent learner, I think. I have always done very well in my classes, but I was the kid that was looking out the window constantly wishing they were elsewhere. I'm not sure why that is.

As I realize my last day of school is drawing closer and closer, I'm becoming increasingly anxious about a number of things...

For those of you who didn't read my blog from the beginning, I am moving to Louisiana to be with my boyfriend until he finishes school.
Am I going to like living in Louisiana? It is HOT there. And humid... *shudder*... But it's completely different from anything I've ever known. I am both intrigued and excited by this. I'm looking forward to experiencing a new way of life! Hopefull not a homeless life!!

How am I going to afford it? I begin my externship working for a dental office when I am done my classes. The hiring dentist has the option to make it a paid externship, but they do not have to pay me. This will be for about 4 months. If I am not paid, then obviously I will have to have another job... you know? A paying one.

Will I be able to handle working two jobs if I have to? I already work part time and go to class every day, so I think I will be okay. I am just crossing my fingers and hoping that I will have the good fortune to have a dentist who will actually pay me for my externship.

What am I going to do about health insurance? I was born with rheumatoid arthritis, and I am on several very expensive medications that keep it in check. My parents insurance carrier will drop my coverage the day I am finished school. I will only be working part time for a while, until I finish my externship, so I will inevitably be without my insurance. One of my medications costs $1200 out of pocket. I need to find out if there is some sort of governmental type of health insurance available in Louisiana to people like myself. Maybe Lindsay knows?? If you do, email me about it! Pleaaase.

Will I be homesick all the time and miss living with my family? I've never lived outside of my parents home before, and I'm excited to be moving out on my own. I know I will be sad, too. After all, this is the only home I've ever known. It will be so hard to live far away from my parents, because I really do love them. It won't be for forever, though, so I will just keep in mind that I can always come home to visit, and I'll move back to this area when Cade is finished school.




That is just the tip of the iceberg of the things that I am stressing about lately... but I have to believe that everything is going to be okay. After all, no matter what happens, I will still have Cade there right by my side to experience everything with me.

iphone photo dump!

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christmas playlist

heavenly cute

It's not too late to join the Heavenly Cute online class, hosted by Katja! She has already sent out the project list to those of us who have already signed up, and everything is soooo cute! I can't wait to get started and gather up all of my supplies <3


You can sign up for the class here in her etsy store. I hope to see some of you there!!

thanks, laura!

I just wanted to say thank you to Laura :) I received my earrings from Violet Bella, her online store and they are sooo pretty and unique. I'm really happy with them! She had really sweet packaging, and extreeeeemely fast delivery (the next day!!). I'll definitely be buying from her again. She has the cutest jewelry in her shop. Here are some of my other favorites:







She has some awesome sales going on in her shop right now, so check them out!!

Thanks again, Laura! <3