Well, i've decided that since others have posted updates I should respond by doing the same. So, here we go:

1) College is college. I'm now a junior with probably another three years to go. Im starting to find it mundane and I question if I will ever get out or if I'm smart enough to even finish. The classes are getting harder, and I'm at a time in my life where it is hard to stay upbeat. I'm taking Organic Chemistry I, Biology 265- ecology, Biology 265 Laboratory, Oceanography 450 - aquaculture production, and Spanish 102 (again). Maybe this is just the dread that everyone about to graduate says they all went through. This mundane semester is pushing me to get motivated and study... simply because I don't want to be here forever. I find myself dreaming of life after college, wondering if and when it'll come. hmm

2) I am again a Resident Advisor for the freshman dorms. I live in the same building I was in as a freshman myself, only this year it is just opened after a year of renovations. It is MUCH nicer now. I love my room because I get it all to myself. This year I have two fish tanks. A "20" gallon freshwater tropical planted aquarium and a 5 gallon with fancy goldfish. Im definitely a nester and my room looks really cute. Matching everything. I like to spend alot of time in my room, which may be a bad thing. I have a great view of the athletic fields and sunset from my room. Also as an RA I get to go on the "roof roof" where none of the residents are allowed. It you lay down up there you can see the stars and it feels like you're floating 13 floors up. It's amazing.

3) Hawaii itself is good. The weather is always hot and humid. I miss seasons and warm clothes. The longer I live here the more I realize I'm a pacific Northwest girl. I definitely won't be living here my whole life.I plan on returning to the "mainland" post undergrad degree.

4) I am not doing my C-MORE scholarship this year. I decided that I wouldn't because a) I wanted to prevent myself from spreading myself thin over too many things and b) Dad could possibly get a transplant this year

5) Dad is getting worse. Always will be getting worse until he either gets a double lung transplant or dies. Just the way it is. He may get a transplant around christmas. I will either be spending my christmas in Kelso or in Seattle depending on if he gets it or not. My parents are seeing counselors which are mandatory to get a transplant. Dad now weighs 120 pounds and has been advised to eat fatty foods and go on atkins as well as to stop working out. He is also losing height. Anywho, since I came back from my summer trip to WA until about 4 weeks ago I was pretty depressed and what not. I guess it's to be expected, but losing your person and seeing them sick is never easy to go. But all I can do is see what happens.

6) I will be visiting WA for thanksgiving this year. First time since I started college in 2007. I'm really excited. Im coming home for 5 days. Should be fun.

7) hmm hmm what else what else... oh Nuka is not doing so well. He was lung problems which are incurable and he also had some brain damage because of it and has lost alot of control of his bodily functions and also falls down alot or will walk around dazed. I will probably put him to sleep before christmas. He's not doing well.

Well that's about it for now. I'll keep you all posted.

Teal out