The party and the leaving

In case you haven't heard tomorrow is my going away/birthday party. I am excited about it, not the party but the going away. I can not wait to be there. Somewhere different where I don't know anyone. It will be a big change but well worth it.
I have been stressed so much about other things that I haven't had time to worry about college. I look forward to it. I am so ready to be gone that I feel like 5 days can not get hear fast enough.
My parents are driving me straight there only stops are for gas and rest rooms (yeah right). I am glad that they are driving me. I guess it's the goodbye part that I need.
My middle sister has been getting on my nerves. She refuses to make the potato salad and she said she will not come, because I should stay here. My brother said he is coming but I doubt it, the only way he will come to Michigan is if my mom is dying so I have at least 30-50 years before I see him. My oldest sister has been here. I am going to ask her to bring her awesome baked bbq chicken. She only makes it on special occasions and I figure this is one.
My parents have been good sports so far, but I know the tears will be shed as I turn around and head for my dorm.
It's a new life I am embracing well.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

I was diagnosed with PCOS on April 9th, a day before I went to California. Unfortunately, the gyn I went to cost $75 for an office visit and everything was happening so fast that I never got the chance to go back. I did however, read a lot about PCOS and I still can not really tell you everything about it. I do know that it is when your ovaries are covered in cysts due to having a lot of male hormones with your female hormones. I know that some people with it can not have children and have acne, weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, and hair on places that you don't want hair on. It is not curable, but it is treatable. The main treatment you get is birth control pills and a visit to a nutritionist.

Because, I never went back to the gyn, I got sever pains to my stomach 3 days ago and was rushed to the hospital. They told me that my left ovary had a cyst which is measured in 8 cm and it was leaning in a very bad direction. I had to choose between doing the surgery and not going to college because I would be on bed rest for 6 weeks or postponing the surgery for a few months. The pain was actually from constipation.

I chose to postpone the surgery, but if the pain doesn't subside I have no choice but to go through with the surgery. The doctor let me know who my new gyn would be in Virginia and gave me a few numbers to nutritionists near the university to help me choose a diet and exercise plan to help.

They say that if you lose weight and eat healthy you are least likely to have big cysts.

So please pray for me and wish me luck!

Thinking about doing a double

I have always known that I would be a doctor and after that instead of doing the retiring bit, I would buy a building and own a doctors office. But I put that dream behind me when things went sour. Fortunately for me things have been going great. I am so excited about going to college and being a physician assistant. However after talking to Mike, my dream came back. And so I am thinking, once again, about owning my own office when I am done with the hospital life. So why not do a double major and take up business management and leadership. Well I am a worrier and I am afraid of failing. But how do you know you are going to fail if you don't try?

That lead me to my decision to minor in business and if I like it after my first year I will have a double major!

SVU mode

I only have a two weeks before I am a Virginian (I hope that is right). So I am so excited. Today me and my mom did a little bit more shopping. We still have more to do though. I looked at my almost official class schedule: I have until the day I actually go to class before they call it official. I talked to Jacqueline who told me that the church is willing to pay for the books for the first semester. I also learned where my dorm is, but not who my roommates are yet. My parents calculated how much it will cost to rent a car and drive me down there ( a pretty penny I might add) We talked to a few car rental places and decided on Hertz (thanks Hallie). I called and cancelled my train ticket (they gave me a full refund and apologized for not telling me that there is no checked luggage to Virginia). I made my almost complete 72 hour kit (just missing the first aid kit). And realized that my mom didn't schedule a time to get a copy of my immunization record so we have to pick it up Monday. I also have to find out where I put my birth certificate and ssn (which is why my mom said that I am not leaving her house until I clean up my room).

She finally told me about the secret going away party she is throwing me. Actually she overheard me inviting Jacqueline. To all my branch friends you are invited. It is at my house on Sat. Aug. 22 at 4pm. Send me a message for the address, my phone is broken. And please bring something to share. Dinner will be my favorite: Spaghetti, turkey and dressing. (I know weird combination, but it is my favorite). We also will l have cake and ice cream. Running out of time. So bye for now.

I can not be more happy

Yesterday I realized that today was the last day to pay the housing deposit for college. I thought, "My dad doesn't get paid until tomorrow and the library will be closed. And what if he doesn't have enough to pay it" I was so scared. I talked to my dad and he assured me he would have the money and also a friend of his told him that there was a discount if we bought the train tickets tomorrow as well. I asked Hallie if I could come over, and being the nice person that she is, she said of course. I paid the housing deposit and train ticket.

Yesterday I also found out that because my parents have "HORRIBLE!!!" credit I was unable to get the parent plus loan. However, after talking to Chrystal (my admissions counselor) she and her boss nominated me for two grants worth $4000 and added another $4000 to a loan I was eligible for. I was so happy and relieved.

My god mother came into town and my mom told her about the trouble I was having getting the things for my dorm and she gave me $40 and I was able to get some stuff. I am hoping my dad will be able to get a job and help me buy the other things that I need.

Today as me and my dad were coming home, we passed the library and it was open. So I just had to let you all know the good news.

College Donations Needed

My aunt who was going to help me get the things I needed for college, is unable to. And unfortunately, I only have 4 weeks before I am off to college. I feel like the universe is conspiring against me. So as a last resort I am hoping that someone in blogger land can help. I have a list of things that I need and if you can help me out in getting it I will really appreciate it. But if you can not I understand. Right now things are tight here in America.

The list

Plastic shower tote (optional)

Alarm Clock

Umbrella

Roll of quarters

Tape recorder

first aid kit

can opener

Study Supplies:

Back pack

pens

collegiate dictionary

It's official

I am officially on my way to Southern Virginia university!

I yesterday I received the acceptance letter in the mail and was thrilled. However, I was a bit terrified because it is for the fall semester and I was unsure as to how I am going to pay for it. Then I got the surprise of my life! I called them today to see what I had to do to have the semester switched over to Spring (January) because I wouldn't be ready to go in August. The guy asked why and I said financially I am unable. Then he asked had I seen my financial aid report and I said no. He rattled off all of these grants, loans, and scholarships. Pell Grant for 5,600, academic scholarships for 4,000, a scholarship for books 800, and 3 loans for 13,000 ( and only one that comes with taxes and I can choose to pay as I go or defer it to later). They are also going to help me get down there.

I just might be able to go in August. I just have to pay the $250 registration fee and that goes to the housing fee instead of paying another $250. I also have to buy the things I need for the dorm.

I am so excited and scared at the same time. However, I know that if Heavenly Father wants me there in August that is where I am going to be.