Okay, I'm on a countdown! 1 week and the final or 2 days and the final. Take your pick. I'm off Tuesday for the 4th, so I only have to go on Wed and Thurs. I think maybe I'm getting a little too confident. I need to be studying for my psych test on Tuesday and my final the next Tuesday. We had our potluck lunch today. You would've thought it was homecoming at church. So much food! I did my reproductive presentation yesterday and my community presentation yesterday. All my presentations and my projects are done! All I have left is the tests. Just pray for me. I need it! You'd think with my history with Doug and Bambi that I'd ace the psych test. LOL Not quite! Anyway, I took my camera to school with me one day and made pictures of some of my classmates during lunch. So guess what?!? I'm gonna post them. Here goes:
This is Marty Rucker, my OB teacher. She is hilarious. And she's a dean! But she gives hard tests. She will give on some of the questions though if there's a typo or something:

Sally Steck, my psyche teacher. She's a navy nurse. She's so tiny!!!

This is Christina, my "sister". We work on all our projects together:

The rest of the pictures are classmates. I don't remember all of their names, but everyone is so nice! I'm glad they'll be in my class next semester, along with 100 other people!






You just wouldn't understand how such a bunch of women can feel like family in such a short time. And you know what's the best thing about our class? NO MEN!! LOL :) I guess if I want to be able to graduate with my "family" next May I'd better get busy studying. Take care! I love you!

Passing...so far

Well, I passed my OB test and my quiz. I still have 2 presentations to do, but I'm ready for that. I have my projects done and ready to turn in. I've been busy. I have one test in psych and then my final. We have 2 weeks left. I go for my interview for my scholorship tomorrow. I sure hope I get it. My VA checks haven't started coming in yet so I REALLY need the money. I really enjoyed going to Mary's grandparent's apt the other day to meet them. I haven't seen them in so long. It sure was good to see them again. While we were there, Bucky bought a truck. Now we need to find him a motorcycle. And yes, Mary, I want to see you on the back of it (as long as he's a good driver). My baby boy turned 26 Saturday. It seems like just yesterday that he was born. But then it seems like yesterday that Bambi was born, too. And she's 34. Ugh!! Makes me sound old. But I don't feel old so I don't care how old people think I am. Oh well, better go study and go to bed so I'll be ready for my class and then interview after school.

GREAT SUNDAY!!!!!

Today I didn't get to go to church this morning because I worked all night and I had to sleep. So I went to bed and Doug went to church. Rebecca had gone to Sunday School with my mom. Well, I got woke up at 12:30 by Doug saying "Vicki! Rebecca has something she wants to tell you." So I rolled over and sleepily said "What!?!?" She said " I got saved at church this morning." Man! Was I ever happy! I yelled Yeah!, grabbed her and pulled her into the bed with me. She seems so much happier today. Then when we went to church tonight, she told the preacher that she wanted to be baptised and join the church. So 2 weeks from today, on Sunday night (I'll be sleeping Sunday morning), she is getting baptised. I have been praying for this for so long. And she'll be moving back down west and won't be living close to the church after next weekend so we'll have to pick her up to bring her to church because her mom won't go. I've been praying that she would get saved while she was still here and in church on Sunday's and Wednesday nights. But that's okay. She's gonna be in church! AND SHE'S SAVED!! PRAISE GOD!!! She'll be in Heaven with me. I'm so happy! (You'd never know)

Halfway through

I have made it halfway through the semester. I can't believe it! I only have 4 more weeks to go. I have 2 more tests, a quiz, and 2 presentations to do. Then I have to turn in projects. I think I have 3 of those. So I'm going to be kind of busy the next 4 weeks. I already have part of the projects done, so maybe it won't be too bad. Doug has been so great during this time. Before I started school, I was on the computer alot but tried to keep the house clean. But now I'm on the computer all the time and don't even wash dishes. He doesn't clean, but he does do the dishes every now and then. And he leaves me alone when I'm studying. Now Rebecca, that's a different story. I'll tell her not to even speak to me while I'm studying and she'll talk more than ever. But she's a 9 year old kid. I love her so much. Anyway, just keep praying for me that I'll get through this next 4 weeks okay and I'll pass with a good grade. I'm applying for a scholarship at work and I have to have a 2.75 GPA. I hope I can do it. I love all of you and I appreciate your encouragement. You just don't know how much that means to me. See ya!

Almost Birthday Party

Today was a wonderful day! Of course I had Billy and Shelly, but my friends Bucky, Mary, their 3 kids, Justin, Tori, and Ryan, and Justin's girlfriend Elizabeth, Robert and Sandy came up to go swimming. We had a great time. Of course, I had to wait til Billy and Shelly went to sleep before I could get in the pool. By that time, Rebecca was home from her dad's and she was already in the pool. They all surprised me by bringing cupcakes, cards and goodies for my birthday. They shouldn't have, because I quit having birthdays a long time ago. Anyway, I always want to do for everybody else, and I feel guilty when people spend their money on me. But nevertheless, I loved all I got. YOU SHOULD SEE THE CARD MARY AND SANDY GOT ME!!!! VA VA VOOM!!! Use your imagination on that one. Sandy finally got to pinch Shelly's cheeks, and Shelly even let her hold her:

Then Robert decided he was going to float around in the pool:


Bucky gave Mary a nice hat:

A pretty decent shot of Sandy and Mary:

Billy really wanted to get in the pool, but the closest he got was putting his feet in the water. But just in case, he was ready:

Oh, and did I mention Robert had a good time floating?

When it was time to eat, Mary had her pants on over her swimsuit, and I couldn't resist:

Rebecca wanted Tori to jump:

Justin has a real pretty girlfriend, Elizabeth:

Rebecca likes to sign "ILY":

Was Justin playing with himself? Or is he just wierd?

Anyway, I hope they had a good time. I know I did. I hardly ever have company, and I really enjoy it when it's people I love as much as I love these people. I want to thank them for everything they've done for me and for their friendship. I love you guys!

Another New Car

Yes, it's true. I have yet ANOTHER new car. Seems the one I got last was a lemon. But I still loved it. Suzuki of East TN called me yesterday (my blue car was there waiting for a solution for it's problem and I was driving a loaner) and told me they would put me in another car for an even trade. So I went there after school and looked around. My Forenza had the premium package with all the extras and they wanted to trade for a Suzuki Aerio with the basic package. I told them I wanted the premuim package with the cruize control, alloy wheels, etc. They agreed to that I didn't have to pay anything out of pocket. I loved that Forenza and I still plan on getting another one when I get out of school. If you ever want to get a new car, go to Suzuki on Kingston Pike and ask for Javier Rivera (tell them I sent you). I have never been treated so nice at a car dealership, and Javier is so honest (you don't find many honest car salesmen). He told me that they really don't know when they will be able to get my car fixed, and even though they had furnished me with a loaner car until mine was fixed, they really didn't know if what they did would fix the problem or not. Anyway, you know me, camera crazy. So here it is...
This is a side view of the car:

Front view:

Other side:

It also has climate controlled heat and air where all you have to do is set it on the temperature you want and it will cool or heat. Has outdoor temp display, all wheel drive, and 6 disc CD player:

Sorry about the color in the last pic, I had on orange shirt and it reflected. HOPEFULLY I will be keeping this car for awhile and not be trading anymore for a long time. I'm tired of driving different cars. But the people at Suzuki have been great. Made sure I had a full tank of gas, and even though I haven't seen any, they said since it was sitting outside in the storm, that if it had any hail damage they would fix it at no cost to me. They're doing that on all their cars. Well, gotta go study for a test Tuesday. Have a wonderful day! And congratulations to Bucky on his new job at a computer place!