It's been eons.

Dearest darling blog,

It seems eons since we last encountered one another and I do apologize. My life seems to have become extremely full of responsibilities and these responsibilities have led me to neglect you. Instead of writing a blog that is speaking to an intimate computer generated idea I will actually discuss what sorts of events have been occurring in my life. Though whoever feels compelled to read this I must warn you it may not be the most exciting thing you've ever read. If you're looking for a tale of far off worlds and dazzling adventures then please do not feel as though you must read this. However, if you are interested in what sorts of events occur in my daily life then I encourage you to read on. Though this update may not be super exciting, it still has some vital information to understanding my current life status.

I did not take the time to review my last blog so I am not entirely sure if I already shared this information with you. If so do forgive me. My mother is sick again and if you'd like to know how sick you may contact me personally. I do not care to share my deepest life secrets with the world just those who care enough to know :). It has left me in a real rut and I'm not entirely sure how I'm holding up. Some days I feel as though I will have a complete meltdown and just feel like crying. Other days I'm feeling wonderful and using this time to get closer with my family and build a stronger persona. Today I'm having one of the wonderful good days so this blog shouldn't be too much like a primetime drama!


When I really think about it things could be worse. Mother Nature though beautiful can be somewhat diabolical and ugly as well. Haiti has experienced an earthquake that was horrid and has left the poor country scrambling to just make it through this tragedy. Though my mother is extremely ill there are things in life that could be worse and I have to count the blessings I do have rather than focus on the misfortunes. Other than my mother being sick I have been dreadfully busy.

I suppose I want to be a professor because I'm not a fan of the typical type of career. Working at a bank is not a terrible thing and I have wonderful co-workers, but I could never do that for the entirety of my existence. I am grateful to be making money to help me financially. Not as good financially as I would hope, but something is better than nothing. I also am working as a graduate assistant at school which I am even more grateful for! It helps me with paying for school and giving me a little side money as well. Both jobs take up quite a bit of my time. They allow me to do things though and I need some financial freedoms. For instance the other day I spent a decent sum of money on a new shirt, a new purse, and some things for my hair. That is my purse on the right! It's on an ebay auction so I'll edit this post with my actual purse. Isn't it gorgeous? I also got a new laptop in Galena (again not sure if this information is repetitive). Beautiful story behind my wonderful Sony Viao. I got it in Iowa on black Friday. Some gentleman 2 people ahead of me got the last one (the one that I wanted!) and he ended up letting me have it and took the more expensive less attractive Toshiba laptop! You can imagine how smitten I became with Iowa. My camera also crapped out on me so I got a black sony digital camera to match my laptop. I know dork, but hey I like to match :). Speaking of matching my nails also match my new purse! I've been so into coloring my nails lately.

Work is not the only thing that is occupying me at the moment. I also am going full time in school again and these three classes are even more challenging than the first three. I know that if anyone is capable of going full time in a masters program and working two jobs that it is myself, but I hope that I am able to maintain some sort of sanity in the process! My research has been accepted to a conference which I will be attending on the 10th of February until the day before Valentines Day (coming back that time is perfect, because since I do not have any set in stone relationship currently I plan to bake heart shaped cookies for my cohorts and possibly coworkers as well :P).  It will be held in New Mexico and I can not express how excited I am to get away and experience my first time presenting! Riveting to say the least. I am also happy that it is being held in New Mexico. It is one place that I never anticipated to visit, but that's what makes it so appealing. Plus they are known for vegetarian cuisine and turquoise so I will be in heaven!

Other than that I have just been doing research, writing my little heart out, and enjoying this silly little thing called life. I take everyday and make it something new instead of redundant and it seems to have been working for me thus far :). The only real thing I am working on is my weight yet again. I feel so chubby and am determined to be healthier! Been doing my crazy workouts in the gym again and no more mass amount of carbs for me :) That is the one negative thing about being vegetarian. It seems difficult to resort back to carbs! Too excited for Alice in Wonderland to come out and I recently saw Daybreakers! It was pretty fantastic, I loved the concept despite being weary at first.

Have a wonderful day folks!

Sincerely,
Alexis Zoe