I'm a Shmuck

What I can I say?  I guess it's apparent that blogging has been put down low on my priority list.  I haven't posted since before this last Christmas and there is only partially good reason for that.  In May I did finish up my most difficult, time consuming, sanity testing semester of my entire life.  It was the most credits I had taken at one time and also demanded several projects that were to be finished in the time already taken up my routine studies and patients.  The worst project that loomed over my head since first semester was the High School presentation on 8 Risky Behaviors.   I couldn't make it through a single final exam without feeling sick to my stomach about what awaited me.  As always, I over-reacted.  I gave my presentation a total of 3 times and it turned out fantastic.
 James and I have been spending the summer in Corona California, where he has been selling pest control contracts for Alterra Pest Control.  James submitted Dental School applications.  We went to Lake Powell with the Rock clan, which resulted in many passengers getting ill {Never a dull moment!} For most of July we just had our regular routine.  We were able to go and visit my Dad and Pam down in Newport Beach for a couple of weekends {I LOVE THE BEACH!} We even were able to have ALL of the Crowley kids down at the beach and have a little "reunion".  It was stressful and crazy and fun all at the same time.  This was the first time we had all been together in over 3 years (almost 4).  Just a few days ago, I returned from a trip with my sister and my mom and Blair {step-dad}.  We spent a few days in Philadelphia, PA.  My mom had a conference, so Paige, Blair and I did some exploring.  We of course did all of the history stuff! We saw the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.  We took a carriage ride through Old Town and observed several of the historical houses.  We learned a lot about the inspiring history of this country and the outstanding bravery of those living in those times.  We only have a couple more weeks left here and then we will be heading back up to Twin Falls.  I start my 3rd semester the last week of this month.  I'm excited and yet nervous again.  This semester will be even more demanding, but is supposed to be more fun.  I'm looking forward to getting it over with ;)

Independence Hall

Liberty Bell

Inside Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed