Wow, it's been awhile, a long while! I've been so insanely busy though!
Where to begin? Mesa (Phoenix) is awesome! I absolutely love living here! More so than Colorado at this point. Don't get my wrong, I miss my friends and a few select family members, but Arizona has it all! The weather, the palm tree's, & tons to do, lots of hustle and bustle (which I've always preferred). We live in a beautiful neighbor hood as well. Our little house has been a work in progress but I think we're just about done making it our home.
School, I love school! I have decided to major in Criminal Justice, which I'd wanted to do all along. I could have majored in so many other things, things that would surely make me more money, but I love the CJ field. And what is a job if you don't love what you do? Misery! My long term goal is to be a homicide or missing persons detective, but in order to do that I'd have to be a "cop", street patrol, traffic, yada yada... and work my way up in the rankings. I know I don't need a degree to be a cop, but I want my degree so I don't care! I am currently and all A student! I've got a 93.3% in math (includes homework, quizzes and exams) I got a 94% on my first exam, the 2nd exam is next Tuesday. I got a 96 % on my first English essay! Score! We do a lot of in class writing assignments in English as well, and as long as you put forth the effort on those you'll get full credit. I finished my college success class with a 100%, but no shocker there, it's a 1 credit required class that lasted 5 weeks... ultimately it became a fuck off class. I met my friend Billie in that class. Adam and I have become good friends with her and her fiance Tim. They're really good people. I signed up for summer classes! Math (intermediate algebra) and Intro to Communications. Both required for my degree. Summer classes will be hectic! They're only 8 weeks long so they'll be condensed and fast pace, at least Billi will be in math with me! I go to Math Tuesday and Thursdays from 630p-930p and Communications Monday and Wednesday from 630p-940p. I would go days, but Bella wont be in school and Adam of course has to work so night classes it must be! It's going to be rough but I know if I work my ass off I can get it done and maintain my honors!
On top of school, Bella started T Ball a few weeks ago. The first game isn't until March 26th, but they practice 2 or more times a week. I love that Bella is finally involved with sports, although, I'm not sure she cares much for T Ball. I'm going to start her in soccer this summer. I think she'll like it better because it's less structured and more fast pace. These 4 and 5 year olds have a hard time just standing there, in the outfield lol it gets funny to watch them. Bella booty dances -shaking my head- like no ones watching! Adam and another father, Michael, have pretty much taken on the rolls of assistant coaches. They help out at every practice. I love it! Bella's team is the Cubs! Not our first choice of teams lol but it's T Ball, what can ya do? Adam plays softball every Wednesday night. They always play 2 games, so he's either playing from 630-830 or from 830-1030. I go to all the early games. He's on his own for late games. Bella's got to be in bed WAY before 1030 so we don't go to those. It's fun though, I love watching the games. And don't get me started on the concession stand food (that shit is tasty!)
I'm smoking, AGAIN, ugh! It's soooooo hard to "quit". I've got a doctors apt next week so I can get a script for Chantix. Every time I quit using the patch, I start up again as soon as I'm done with the patch cycles. Sucks! I'm sick of being a gross smoker! Someday! I have faith in myself! I've always been slacking on tanning and the gym! I need to get back into the habits!
I traveled back to the Springs for court on Feb 24th. I was super nervous walking into that court room. Thankfully I had my mom, dad and brother by my side. We got into the court room and we sat down, Brandon on the petitioner side, myself on the respondents side. We both swore to tell the whole truth and nothing but truth. After that the judge asked Brandon why he didn't show up for our status conference on Jan 18th, in which he replied he had to work, followed by some other bullshit excuse. We went back and forth answering any questions the judge asked of us, after that the judge informed us that the state of Colorado had no jurisdiction of this case because Bella lives in Arizona, NOT COLORADO! Well no shit Sherlock! lol but let me tell you how happy I was. Brandon was pissed, he got up and left the court room before the judge even stood up. Long story short, if he wants to fight for visitation he has to come here, to Maricopa County, and do it. & let me tell you, AZ doesn't take kindly to dead beat parents. I've already started the process of getting child support in the state of AZ. If he wants to sign over his rights it may save him a lot of money. We'll see.
I'm sure there is much more I could get into, but I've got so much to do today. Til next time!
