So today I donated blood for the 6th time in my life. That means, that I have helped 18 people who needed blood. Impressive right? I think it is, but in the back of my mind I am thinking, "you can donate blood 6 times a year, and i have only done it 6 in the 5 years I have been eligible to donate." This concern has led to the definite decision that I am going to be a regular platelet donor. That means every two weeks I can sit with a needle in both arms and have all my blood run through a machine to take out the platelets while I watch a movie for 2 hours. Isn't that awesome? Maybe if your twisted like i am it is. I figure they don't really need A+ blood, but A+ is the universal platelet donor, so they are always in need. Yes, I am a big dork and have done a lot of research about it, but I have been thinking about this for a while and I have finally made the definite decision to do it. Its amazing how something like this can make you feel so good about yourself. And as one last plug for platelet donation: you can donate blood 6 times a year and at 3 people per pint, thats 18 people per year, pretty good right? Well if you donate platelets you can help 2 people per donation. You can donate platelets every two weeks. So if you do it regularly, thats one person per week, 52 people per year!

I don't know why i am so obsessed with donating blood. I really enjoy it. Maybe its because I used to be really worried that I would get sick and need something and not have a blood relative to donate it. I feel like I should donate whatever I can for the people out there who can't just ask their parents for a kidney or something. I know its silly, but its something i think about although not as much as I did when I was like 10. I think part of it too is that I like coming home and feeling accomplished. "I just helped three people." Its a good feeling. Maybe thats totally self absorbed and prideful, but I like knowing that I have done something good for other people.

On a side note: the pup is still here and he's still destroying things. Add 4 rolls of toilet paper, a padded envelope, and a basket to the list. He should be going soon though. Pray that I find him a new home ASAP before Megin or I kill him or ourselves.

So today is the first official day of reading week. I have a lot of crap to do, but its actually 'doable' this semester. I am totally capable of getting all this crap done. I am praying that by next sunday I will be feeling very accomplished and rested.
In other news, my roomie comes back today after abandoning me the whole weekend. And to top it all off I had to play babysitter for Abraham and Isaac. I couldn't keep abe locked up by himself, but when I let him out, all they do is fight and hiss and bark. I felt like a mother of two young boys. Its been crazy. No home for isaac yet, but hopefully I'll find one soon. Just to let you know here's a list of the things he's destroyed (or severly damaged) so far:
the journal sarah made me for christmas
the free tniv bible i got from school
my 'the text of the new testament' book for interp
a brand new pair of ballet tights
my tan p-coat
my abercrombie jeans
my hartwick tennis sweatpants
my other hartwick sweatpants (my absolute favorite pair)
my sunglasses
both of his leashes
my valentines day chocolate
some of my greek flash cards
There is something not right with this dog. Its really not cool. As much as I'm a dog fan, he needs to go. ok Time to get ready for today.

PS. for all you seminary women this one's for you

its been a while...

Hey y'all.. I know I haven't posted anything of substance in quite a while but I figured since I had work to do tonight and an 8am class tomorrow, now is as good a time as any. lol.
Christmas break was awesome.. I got to see my mom and the pups for a week. I went to LI to see Sarah, Sam, my Dad, Debbie and all my family. Then I spent another week with my mom. It was great. Some highlights include Jessica clipping anthony's toenails at the table christmas eve, my best friend finally getting to meet my whole family in their crazy glory, my little "nephew" coming over for dinner in a suit, and waiting for three hours to eat a cold dinner on new years eve. I flew back to B-town in the beginning of January and lived in apt by myself working on my semlink for most of the month. I got a chance to visit Hartwick and see Michael and the two Michelles. That was awesome. On the way home I picked up a puppy which I adopeted. His name is Isaac (to go along with our cat Abraham). He is a lot larger than I originally thought and he really needs a larger space and a yard to play in so I am putting him back up for adoption. Poor puppy! Well at least I know he'll be happy once he moves. My roomie came back just in time to celebrate my 22nd birthday which occured on the first day of classes. We went out that night and I had an awesome time. I really do have amazing friends... both here and at home/ hartwick. Classes are going well. I am only taking three because I didn't do so well last semester so the school limited my courseload. Its actually a good thing and a lot less stressful. Well thats pretty much been the happenings of my life thus far. I'll try to update you all sometime soon. Peace out!