day one hundred and fifty one: hamper.

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012.

Today, I am thankful for the art of coincidence and perfect timing. Finally got the call from the hospital today! Because of a cancelled appointment, I’m able to come in and get an MRI tomorrow! So excited! To most, being told by a doctor that an MRI is needed would usually send someone into a frantic and anxious state, realizing that their condition is a bit more severe than anticipated. However, for me, being told that I needed an MRI was definitely comforting. I have had ridiculous back pain for years, and never knew exactly where it stemmed from. I wasn’t satisfied with the explanation that I was too tall to do certain movements, and that dancing was ruining me. There has to be something else, something wrong, something the doctors aren’t picking up on. I’m excited for this MRI because it’ll finally give me a sense of closure, at least I’ll know what’s going on back there. I am sooo thrilled and over joyed! Finally!

In other news, met up with my bff/sister, Malia, today! Only had enough time for two hours of good conversation, which was simply not enough. Miss her dearly, but luckily she’ll be home for another three weeks! :)

Xx

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christmas box.

Had a bit of an epiphany and thought I’d document/share. Friend Boy, my sister I never had, and Friend Boy’s teammate just signed their leave for their new townhouse. About a week and a half ago, while I was visiting, Friend Boy and his teammate received unfortunate news: the school had over leased the complex, and had to move out by the end of the month. Frantic and stressed, we all helped find them a place to live. Through out the process, Friend Boy felt that his family wasn’t very supportive nor did they think much of his situation. However, I tried to keep reiterating that his parents wouldn’t leave him on his own like that, they’re his parents and he’s the baby. And low and behold, I was right! They get the keys at 10:30am, which is in 3 minutes.

My epiphany is that sometimes parents have to let us struggle just a little bit so that we learn our lesson. They want to teach us how to do things on our own. I think this lends itself mostly to those who have immigrant parents. My parents didn’t speak the slightest bit of English when they came here, but they’ve done fairly well for themselves and want me to figure things out on my own, just like they did, but they never fail to lend a helping hand when I’m a little lost. I guess one could argue that it’s the best kind of parenting. It’s like a parent tossing their child in the water with a lifejacket on. The kid is too terrified, frantic, and afraid of drowning to realize their parents have secured their safety in advance. Sneaky, sneaky people those parents are…

day one hundred and fifty: green eggs and ham.

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012.

Today, I am thankful for the days one actually sticks with the plan. My plan was to stay at the gym and workout after I got off of work, and I did! Although I still haven’t gotten around to unpacking and doing laundry from our latest trip to SD, I am content with myself for getting my cardio in. My poor little heart is in terrible shape. :( Not letigimately working out in about 5ish months, not dancing for about 4+ weeks, a bad back, and now shaky right leg, I’m slowly getting back into it. Not trying to hurt myself anymore that I already am. But that is all for today. Deuces.

Xx

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day one hundred and forty nine: rolling pin.

Monday, May 28th, 2012.

Late.

Today, I am thankful for mommy-daughter talks. Helped me a lot today. Yet another rocky moment, but mom has always taught me to never give up on something I really want, which is what I intend to do. Not leaving that easily. I am so thankful my parents have raised me to be nice to everyone I meet, even if they don’t always deserve it. They have taught me to always be kinder than I think I should, but still stand my ground and fight for that I think is right. To be lighthearted and care free, but never irresponsible. I’m so incredibly lucky to have been raised by the best parents in the world, and be surrounded by good people, and have the support of great friends. I’m a lucky girl.

Xx

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