This week...

I forgot to mention some stuff in my post yesterday. Yes, can you believe it? Two posts in two days from me. Rare event!
Anyways, Ayrika & Chelsea wrote a little about how they are going to Haiti this summer. Well, I am too!! This will be my third trip to Haiti. I miss it so much and I really feel like I need a good spiritual boost. I go to Antioch and it's such an emotional mess there. One week we're looking for a preacher, the next week we have one in mind, and then the next week they aren't coming anymore. I understand the reasonings, but it's frustrating! So I'm going to Port-au-Prince Haiti with New Hope christian church. They have a group of high schoolers, a couple college kids, and some adults too. It's pretty even in ages. It's weird not knowing very many of the people but I'm not alone. There's a little BR group going. Me, Chelsea Miller, Brooke Lengacher, Stephanie Graber, & Ayrika Lengacher. I know ayrika is from ND, but we say we adopted her!
Next business... The Bachelor. haha I used to make so much fun of the girls in high school because they would miss the bachelor night for ball games and such. Then they would come to school and fight over who got to take home the recorded tape first. I was like girls, you're not going to die. Well, now I love it! I wouldn't fight over a tape, but I don't like missing episodes. BTW, Melissa is going to win for sure. We're like a little Melissa fan club on Monday nights at Chelsea's house. It's nice to get together with the girls and not think about school, talk about the most random of things, and eat lots of cheesecake or whatever sweets we can get into!
Last thing... I started my new job today. I'm working as a pharmacy tech, like normal. That's pretty much the story of my life besides my lifeguarding at Camp Illiana. Anyways, I started at Williams Brothers in washington. I'm training and just figuring out the organization and flow of their work. I did pretty well today actually. It helps a lot having background with medication names and an understanding of what is going on.
Well i'm going to get back to the Purdue game that's on now and get ready for American Idol!!! =] Have a great week. Two posts in two days allows me to not post for like a month! haha jk!

2009 thus far..

I feel so bad because I've had like 3 people say, "Alyssa,!!! you need to update your blog. You never write on it!" I'm just the worlds biggest procrastinator & I always say I'll do it later. I have pictures! =]

Derrick, me, Clay, Gabe, Tye, Meredith, Garrett, & his new gf Amanda, & Derek Clidienst all went skiing a couple weekends ago. Derek tried to teach us girls how to snowboard. I feel sorry for the guy, because I am HORRIBLE! I didn't really try too hard though. I gave up after one trip down the bunny slope. I probably could've got the hang of it eventually.

Derrick & I at paoli peaks.. taking a little break.

Yea... see how good I am at snowboarding.. NOT! good picture opportunities!

I guess my life has been consumed with school, family, my boy, & basketball games. I got a 98% on my physics test, I'm still on an emotional high about that one!! Yesterday was Valentine's day, obviously. Derrick & I went to Terre Haute for a day of shopping. I haven't been up there in ages. I got to Derricks house & he had something for me.. =]

I was super excited... Sad to say it, but yep, i'm "smitten". I had to steal Sarah Walton's word. haha We always tease her saying she's a smitten kitten! She's def happy about her relationship! I was excited to see not only a dozen roses but there were daisies & carnations & more.. I definitely appreciate Derrick. I learn more and more everyday about him & i know he's kind of person I hope to marry. & yes, that's my first roses from a boy! haha.. Silly, i know, but completely worth the wait now that it's from him! AND knowing that he truly has meaning behind it, not just for the occasion. So I took a lot of pics because I have some flower setting on my camera & I don't really get many chances to just go take pictures of flowers! haha

LOVE THEM! Mom told Jason they were from her "other man". He said, "Cool, glad he has money to waste." I said "Hey you shutup, that's not funny!" He thought he was just too funny...

So I guess this is enough for right now.. I need to get to bed... Chelsa, Ryan, & Brycen... you're still in my prayers! Hope everyone has a great week!