Snow Day Ramblings

I'm out of school today for "snow."  I admit that the roads were covered this morning, but now there is just a light dusting on the grass outside.  It is kind-of a bittersweet day off because, on the one hand, it is exam week and we were supposed to have a four day weekend afterward, but now we will have to work on Friday.  But, on the other hand, I have TONS of grading to do and I never complain about a chance to do that in my pjs, in front of the TV, after sleeping until 10 and eating pancakes for breakfast.  I try to see the glass half full.

Anyway, this is going to be a random post... I think I will use bullet points. Can you handle it?

- I've tried not to be a whiner, because no one likes a whiner and I know a lot of people have it A LOT worse than me, but I'm kind-of tired of feeling sick.  This is my daily routine: Wake-up hungry and sick feeling - eat breakfast - feel good for approximately one hour until I am hungry again - get raging hungry and have to eat a snack in class - eat lunch - feel sick after lunch - eat a snack - go home, take a nap - eat dinner - feel sick - eat another snack - go to bed... I feel a little bit like a dog - as in, my life revolves around eating and sleeping - those are pretty much the only times I feel "normal."  I'm not puking, so I know I shouldn't complain.  But... I'm ready for the "surge of energy" and "slowing of symptoms" I keep hearing about in the second trimester. 

- Speaking of how I feel, I have to brag on my INCREDIBLE husband for a second.  Seriously, I could not ask for someone more patient (if you know either of us in real life, you know this is the truth.  I require A LOT of patience, and he has A LOT to give), selfless, and giving in my life.  He is THE BEST.  Case in Point: Last night he sat in the cold basement and watched the National Championship football game on my little laptop screen with a 5 second delay so that I could watch "The Bachelor" after crying about it.  (Yes, I cried about the possibility of missing "The Bachelor".  Hello hormones - welcome to my life!)  Not to mention the fact that I haven't cooked a meal, cleaned the house, or put away a load of laundry in approximately eight weeks; yet, magically, it all gets done!  I love him so much!

- And finally, what kind of blog would this be if I didn't talk about "The Bachelor"?  Are you watching?  (I typed a big post after the premiere last week, but then I had my "privacy panic" and never posted it... I'll try to make this brief.)  I like Brad a lot.  I mean, since when do we hate men who don't propose to women they don't love.  I think he's a good guy.  Plus, he's been through three years of "intensive therapy" and (clearly) some weight lifting... Get over it America!  In other news, I'm so glad the producers have finally decided to include a vampire in their mix of women --- There are absolutely NO other races besides white/Caucasian, but at least we have a vampire.  Equal opportunity at its finest.   There's a lot more I could say, but I'll stop with my four favorites right now:  

Emily - A little more blond and "Barbie-ish" than I usually prefer, but she seems so sweet.  Plus, her story had me in tears on the first episode.

Jackie - How beautiful did she look in that silver dress on the date?  Plus, I appreciate that she's not a chronic dater. I've never understood why this bothers guys.

Lisa - She seems to be the most "natural beauty" of the group.

Ashley S. - She's cute and fun (and Southern).  We didn't see much of her in this last episode, but I think he's going to like her.  She kind-of reminds me of Tenley from Jake's season.  (All photos from ABC.com)

Who do you like?