"And Down She Goes"

This past week has been an interesting one. There are so many things going on that it sometimes makes for a little craziness. To top it off I fainted on Friday. It was really weird. 

I started the day by donating plasma. It was my third time and so I figured why not. After I donated, I usually will eat and go to work and at work I usually simply will sit down. Friday was a little different. I didn't get to eat much after donating and work was crazy. I was walking a lot and making sure things were as they were supposed. to. Part of work on Friday was making sure that the Education in Zion tour went by smoothly and be a participant. I rushed over there and as they started I leaned against the railing. 

I locked my legs... Worst possible mistake ever. I remember that I felt a head rush that happens sometimes when I stand up too quickly. Anyways, the next thing I remember is coming to and wondering why there were people around me and why I wasn't in my room (I felt like I was sleeping). One guy thought that I had died because apparently when I fainted my eyes were still open. I of course saw nothing though. 

I am so grateful that one of my friends was there and was able to help me get re-situated. I am also grateful that everyone that was there was super friendly and so willing to help. I am also grateful that my boss had decided to go home early and so she was able to drive me home. 

I have now been forbidden to donate plasma by my wonderful fiance, Preston. I am grateful that he is always so concerned about me and has my best interest in mind. I love him so much. I am hoping that the stress of the end of the semester along with all the changes that will be occurring doesn't induce any more fainting spells. I hope that this was simply a one time thing. 

Doing Something Nice

As part of an assignment for my business writing class we were prompted to "buy a Coke" for someone and write about their reaction to it. 

I ended up buying Mucho Mango and gas.

 My fiance drives down every weekend from Salt Lake to come see me. He usually ends up driving back really late and stops at a gas station to buy Mucho Mango, one of his favorite drinks to keep him awake. Well, this past weekend I surprised him by having 4-5 of these drinks in my fridge for him to grab when he leaves. The expression on his face was pretty great and I got a pretty wonderful reward too. Not only did I feel all nice and fuzzy inside, I also got a nice big kiss (well really a few kisses). 

Then I bought his gas. He was running really low and he needed to fill up and so I said that I would pay for it since he always paid for it. He asked if I was sure and I grinned and said that of course of I would. He was extremely grateful for it and again I felt all nice and fuzzy and I got a few kisses. I think this project was great in that it helped me think of ways to help someone that has always been so great in my life. It also made me realize that it isn't that hard to be kind to the people around me. 

Weekends

Let me preface this post with the fact that being engaged stinks. Not the fact that I'm getting married, because I am so excited for that part. More along the lines that it is dumb waiting for something that is going to be so great! It' even worse because the weeks drag so slowly and then the weekends fly by (I only see Preston on the weekends). Only seven weeks left!!

This is like life. Sometimes our hard times (the weekdays) seem to drag on and on and the good times (the weekends) seem to fly by. I think I need to start enjoying the weeks so I can more fully appreciate my weekends. Just some food for thought!