Tuesday, March 25, 2008

New experiences!

I'm so glad to be back at school this week! Last week was Spring Break at school and I slept too much and did too little! Not a good combination!

I did get to experience some new things, though, which was nice. I learned how to use skype.com thanks to one of my wonderful sisters. It was so cool to be able to see her as we talked! That means it's going to be even cooler when Mark gets to Iraq and I'm able to see him when we talk. (no offense, sis!)

Another new thing was burning CDs. Believe it or not, that's not something I have ever done. Mark's the techno whiz in our family, so he does that kind of thing for me when I want it done. But I actually did it. There was a little glitch after the first one, but I got over it! Yay, Kim!!!

I don't know what it is about experiencing and learning new things, but I like it! It makes me feel like I'm living and not laying around doing nothing. It makes me feel purposeful (if that's a word). I think that's one of the reasons I'm enjoying being in school and having a new job. I'm learning and experiencing new things every day. Which is way cool for me!

And I'm getting better about Mark being overseas. He's getting to start what he's been training for pretty soon and I'm excited for him, so that helps. I know that sounds weird to those of you who aren't married to a military person, but it really does help me deal with the situation. If he's happy, then I'm happy. Corny, but true!

My massage therapy program is going well. I'm loving it and really needing people on whom to practice. I have a massage table, so now I just need takers on people being my guinea pigs. So far, it's been mom. Thanks, mom! We're learning arms, hands, legs and feet this round, though we won't really get to start doing this until Thursday. I'm excited! We're getting closer and closer to knowing the entire body from head to toe.

The coolest thing is that I'll know it by the time Mark gets home from Iraq and can help him recuperate from having to wear all of that body armor and slinging weapons in the desert heat. Yay! It seems like such a long way away in some respects, but it's almost April, which means the year is almost a fourth of the way over. Gotta look at the positives!

I've been a little withdrawn when I've not been in school or at work lately. I think that's normal, but I know that I should probably make myself get "out there" even though I feel like being by myself, just so that it doesn't develop into something. It's scary sometime how much I like just being by myself. The good thing is that I do enjoy school and work and do get up and out for those things.

Thanks for the listen! I appreciate your thoughts and prayers! They are working, so keep them up, please!

Luv ya!!!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Kim

Just know the Abids are praying for you. We miss you guys both, and cant wait to see you soon (mark it will have to be a littler longer). Good news for the Abids---like 7ish months from now--if you catch my drift.

Talk to you soon

Matt And Laura

kelly barton art + design said...

hey miss kim.....just name the date and i am in for a massage!
and if you ever need to get away, please comehere. we have a coffee pot and beds!

and to little matt abid - wow congrats! -- if you catchmy drift!

Anonymous said...

Kim,

Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I'm praying for you and Mark. I'd be all about sacrificing myself so you can practice your massage technique:) Let's plan to get together soon.

Talk to you soon!

Joanne