Doctors and hormones and birthdays, OH MY!

Well, I went to the doctor today. Waited in the room for an hour...only to have them tell me they weren't going to do it. But for good reason! Luckily, my doctor, who is a med student at SIU, and another doctor decided that it would be best to just cut the nail down, put some cotton between my toe and nail, and apply some ointment to it. I must say, I was happier with this idea. Anything that prevents having to have my toenail actually cut out is fine with me! But now, my pinky toe on the other foot is messed up. SERIOUSLY!? Is this ever going to end. And, I'm not complaining, ok maybe I am, but all of this stuff started happening while I was pregnant. I mean, I understand that pregnancy causes changes...but come on. Let me put this in perspective...The doc's said that they think my toe started to take a turn for the worst while I was pregnant...since I was SOOOOO swollen throughout my pregnancy, they're convinced that all that swollen-ness had something to do with my toenail heading down a bad road! hah. AND... I used to have PERFECT skin...ok, maybe not perfect...but it was pretty close. And now, it's not even close to being what it was. And when did this happen? Ahhhh yes, while I was pregnant. Stupid hormones! haha. 

Anyways....New Subject! I got an interview tomorrow! I was excited about this position when I first applied for it...because it's right up my ally. Ok, not really, but for now, let's just say it is. It's a customer service job for the Hyatt... basically, it's working in a call center. When I applied I was under the impression that it was at least $10.00 an hour. Imagine my surprise when the lady calls me and tells me it's only minimum wage...$8.25. HAH! Are you kidding me? I realize minimum wage isn't bad BUT... I have a bachelor's degree, a lot of experience, and my past 3 jobs haven't paid any less than $9.50. Come on! 

I must say, the option of going back to school is looking better and better. As most of you know, I was supposed to start online classes back in August. However, I withdrew from them all because the week the classes started was the exact week I was admitted to the hospital before having Gabe. But now, school is looking better. I would still like to go back and get my Master's in Behavior Analysis and Therapy. And, since I've already done one semester at SIU, it only makes sense to finish it out there. I don't know... we'll see. I haven't decided anything yet... but if I do want to go back, I guess I'll have to suck it up and get over my dislike for that university. Oh, and I guess I'll have to learn to like the professors again too...you know, the ones that rudely refused to give me those 5 extra points in their class to get a B! I'm still not quite over that to say the least! But, I probably should have stuck it out... I would have been graduated by now and working a job that starts out at LEAST $60,000 a year. Yep, that's looking better and better! 

You know how a few months ago I said I wanted to start making bows and selling them. Well, good things come to those who wait my friends! Last night, I had an old friend contact me and ask me if I'd like to essentially join her business. She has a business selling hand-made crocheted hats and such and is looking for someone to help her expand. So, obviously, it kind of be like I'm on my own...but working with her, promoting each other's products. I'm not going to lie about this folks, I'm kind of excited about this. It's going to take some time to get this up and running...but hopefully, this will turn out to be a good thing. I'm so excited.... that I want to start making more bows right now!!

Alright, before I go... I have to tell you about Gabe! My precious little man slept from about 11:30 last night until 9:30 this morning. I actually had to wake him up to get ready! That's NEVER happened before. I love my little guy. He's getting so big! He'll be 6 months in 8 days... and Daddy will be 22 then too...can you believe it!? Time sure does fly! And, I know it's reallllyyyy early to do this, but I've already started to think of a few plans for his bday party! So far, we know for sure it's going to be a pool party at mom and dad's. Gabe loves the water, so it's perfect! We want to make his first birthday EXTRA special...he deserves it. The little guy had a rough start, and we just feel like one year really just makes the statement that even though things are rough in the beginning...they turn out beautifully. So, it may be a little crazy of me to already think about his bday plans... but I don't care. I'm going to make it the best, perfect, extra special birthday for my favorite little guy! 


Have a good night friends! :)