Babies

Tonight I went to the hospital to visit my cousin Colin's wife, Janice, and their new baby girl Georgia. I love babies and we have waited for this one. Georgia was almost two weeks overdue and it wasn't easy labour for poor Janice. She did great though and both are healthy. Paige is their first daughter and has waited with great anticipation for the arrival of her new "baby sister." Georgia is a beautiful baby, two days old and she lacks the red, wrinkly, ugly look of most new borns. She is truly lovely, with dark hair, nice skin and tiny little fingers. She is just sweet. Of course I cannot wait until the day when I am blessed with a child of my own. I think children are special and unique and I have wanted them since I was 13 years old. I am quite good with kids and I get along better with them then most adults! I love how kids are honest and always make you smile. They're definately great. Of course not all people agree....(I think they are weird)! Georgia has been named after the father of all families-my great grandfather George C. He is truly a great man and we love him to pieces. George couldn't be named for a greater person. I don't yet have a picture of Georgia, but above is a picture of my other cousin Nicolas, who is 9 months old. Isn't he adorable?

On another note...essays are done! I feel so relieved and I have never written so much nor worked harder than I have this semester. Obviously I grossly underestimated the amount of work that would be required of me. I guess going to school, working, volunteering and spending quality time with my family is a bit overwhelming at times....but I love it!

My mom was here over the weekend and boy was I glad to see her! No matter how old I get, I will never not need my mom. She is always supportive, great to shop with, easy to talk too and she is just....a really great mom. I love her and miss her already...mom come back!

Anyway, I have to do some readings for tomorrow and work on a presentation. Salude mis amigos.

Explanation

Okay, my apologies everyone. I should have stated that yes, I did write the poem, but no-that is not how I am feeling presently. The poem is an expression of how I felt when I was suffering from a thyroid disorder and didn't know it (2002). I suffered with it for more than a year and your thyroid controls everything in your body from hormones to cholesterol to-everything! It slowly took control over my body until I no longer had control. That is what the last line in the poem means. I reached a point where I had a mini-seizure and I almost blacked out after my whole body shook and I had no control. that was when I knew I needed help and I immediatly went to the doctor. No problemos as I am fine now. I take medication everyday to increase the amount of hormone in my thyroid and I am perfectly healthy. Sorry if I freaked anyone out. If you would like more information, visit http://www.endocrineweb.com/hypo1.html
Thanks for your concerns! ciao

Hypothyroidism

Drowning
I'm drowning and its so quiet
No one sees me drowning
Even though my hand is up
I'm so heavy
Sinking,sinking, sinking
Into the sheets of my bed
It's getting dark
My legs are like lead
They fizz with pain
So I don't move them
I just let it be
My face is frozen
The water must be cold
I can't laugh or smile
Even when I want to
Still I sink further down
Pulled by my depression
Weighted by my health
I don't think it can get worse

And then I start to shake

Crunch Time

Okay, so I have 3 more essays to write in 2 and a half weeks...no problem! Never mind the fact that they are history papers with mandatory 10-15 pages, the hours of research I have done and will continue to do-plus library time! (believe it or not, there is a difference between them!)

Okay, panic attack time!
Its not that I don't love history-I truly do! But it is a lot of work and I just wish I had more time to get it all done. I'm not ignorant-I know there are other students in the same position as I am....its just feels better to complain about it. And believe it or not....I like writing essays! I guess I'm pursuing the right profession then.

Ma petite soeur is turning six tomorrow and I find it amazing at how much she has grown in the past months. Her reading has improved dramatically and she loves hanging out with me (flattering to be sure). Being around her makes me smile and I'm very thankful to have her in my life.

The featured picture above is an aerial shot of my school, the University of Victoria. The circle that surrounds it is very distinctive and is famously known as "ring road." Its a one-way road that leads you to any and every part of campus. The amount of bunnies boggle the mind and its amazing how fast you get used to stepping around them. Spring is here and already little babies bunnies can be seen whipping through the bushes. They are so fast!

My mom will be here in two weeks and I cannot wait! I hope the weather stays nice for her because I plan on taking her everywhere!

Fact:"Canada is the world's second largest country with an area of 9,970,610 km² (3,851,809 sq. mi.).

My favourite song right now is "Afterglow," by INXS and I can't get it out of my head! I love JD Fortune's voice and I replay it on my nano over and over and over again.

I wish there was full moon tonight. I always think better when I have the moon watching over me. Its mysteriousness just captures me.

Okay, my favourite game to play is called "The Question Game," (I made it up) and there are practically no rules to this game. You can ask any silly question and really get to know a lot about your friends. Please participate by posting your answers on my comment page. Today's question....What do you wish you had invented?

(I would have to say zippers because they are so handy)

I guess that is all for tonight. Buenos noches mis amigos. Ciao