What do you think?

So I've decided to go ahead and get a GED instead of a regular high school diploma only for the reason that my school is screwing me over because I cannot graduate this year due to not having teachers for two of my credit recovery classes, and the school I want to attend has no problem accepting me with a GED. It will be $80 and two days of my time in order to get my official transcript and be done with this "hardship".  How do you feel on my decision? Do you think it's the right choice for me?

I also have to take my ACT's and SAT's.. any advice on studying/preparation? Let me know people! You're thoughts are helpful!

Whidbey Island

Windy days on the island are pretty epic. On Friday we went over to the animal shelter on base, which is surrounded by rocks and ocean, and it was so windy and chilly out. The waves crash against the rocks with such momentum that it sprays over the dock jutting out into the water. I have to say that I'm in love with the sound though. It's so relaxing and beautiful that you could just sit there all day and listen.

So here's a question for you... Would you love to live by the ocean and hear the waves crash on a windy day?

Post Ya Later...

Oh Seattle!

I love Seattle! This was part of our family weekend. I'd love to live in the city, but Logan would rather not.. I guess we'll see what happens. I think that if we do move to a bigger city (Oak Harbor feels like a very small town compared to every other city) it will be to Everett or Bellevue? Our plan before that though is to go down to California for Logan to start his dream at UTI diesel mechanics. It'll either be LA or Sacramento. His school is for about 18 months. Although he wants to do that, I am very driven to go to Bellevue College in Washington for about 3 years (with prerequisites) for Diagnostic Sonography. I would love to work in an OB/GYN for Ultrasound, but we'll see what my calling is once I start the program!  

Bentley Benjamin

Hello Mr. 10 month old! I cannot believe how fast this is going. Bentley has such a cute little personality now, and is seriously turning into his own little person. I never believed when my mom told me that kids grow up too fast, but dang this is crazy! He is my pride and joy, my little sweetie, he's a goof ball, and will drive you nuts for attention, but I wouldn't have him any way! :) Love you bug!

Ellen Hopkins

On October 25, 2011 I met my idol, Ellen Hopkins! She was here in Washington for an appearance of her books 'Perfect' and 'Triangles'. I have to say that she's goofy, loving, and fights for what she believes in. She did seem like she wanted to be home, although I don't blame her at all! Traveling all the time is stressful and overwhelming. I give her props for going through that all the time. If you'd like to go to her website, it's www.ellenhopkins.com

I cannot wait for her 2012 books to come out! One is about military wives, and what they go through while their men are deployed and how everyone seems to change after. The other is a companion to 'Burned'! :) 




She is amazing, and I hope to meet her again! I'm also planning to buy the rest of her books that I do not have! :D Christmas/Birthday presents to me! 


Post ya later! 
Katlyn

Lessons

There are lessons in life that we learn everyday. We may break down and cry because of them, or laugh our asses off. You may be scared of this lessons outcome, not knowing what is to come in the future because of it. Your whole life may be turned upside down. How are you to know though? Learning to forgive and not resent is  my most recent lesson. Thinking about the outcome and what really happened in the situations that became of it. I still may not be happy because of it, but I'll learn to deal with it every day, and with time comes strength.

I just want to say that I love my husband, Logan Larson, very much. I would do anything in the world to be with him forever, no matter what. He is my one and only forever. Period!

Always and forever,
Katlyn

My Head Space..

Head space.. is there really space in there after freaking out every single day, and feeling like everyone and everything is out to get me? I get mad over the dumbest things, and for what? Just to feel like shit (sorry for my language) because I made my husband upset and feeling like I'm being the worst mother in the world just because I can't get over myself? And why do I have to ask all these questions to myself? I'm a monster! A straight up psycho that can't control the way I'm feeling or acting if I don't have a stupid little pill to swallow in the morning! Why the hell me!? Why did I have to be the one with the messed up life at birth.. where my father was drunk by my mothers side as I was being delivered!? It had to be me... I seriously hate the way I am. I just want to disappear from the world so I can be out of peoples way sometimes! But what good would that do for my son? He needs me, relies on me! I just hope that I can keep myself together without breaking into pieces like I have so many times before in the past! I don't even understand why I feel like this.. I have a wonderful husband and son who love me and would do anything in the world to make me happy! I have an amazing family and family in law.. I'm just messed up, that's it! Crazy, insane! I wish there was someone out there that could actually help me or just realize what goes on in my head! But it seems like no one will ever understand.. it's just me and myself in my head space....

Just Keep Running?

Exercising.. You either do it or you don't! I'd like to workout  more, but I just can't seem to find things to do that work around my schedule with Bentley. I have a jogging stroller and we go running and for walks, but it just doesn't seem like enough. So I'm asking for your help! Does anyone have any ideas for me in order to lose more of my pregnancy weight? Subscribe and comment! Thanks guys!

My Own Little World

Living on my own is of course stressful, but finding things that bring me to 'my own little world' in which I can relax and drift away on a raft of soothing moments is really important to me! Of course I can't do everything I would like to do, becuse they take too long and Bentley would make a ginormous mess in the meantime! So... I found myself relying on books to bring me into this tranquil place! In this blog, I'm going to tell you some of my favorite books (that I think everyone should read, hint hint) to maybe take you on my little adventure! Enjoy! :)

To start off, I want you to know that my all time favorite author is Ellen Hopkins! I have read all of her books besides her 'adult' content books. She has written eight young adult novels written in verse, and started in 2004. She is absolutly amazing, and guess what!? I GET TO SEE HER OCTOBER 25TH!! :D Her first book (which is by far in my top 10) was Crank. This story was loosly based on her eldest daughter's addiction to crystal meth, talking about how even the people who appear to have everything going for them can fall under the spell of the monster. Here is an excerpt from Crank.

Flirtin’ with the Monster Life was good before I met the monster After, life was great, At least for a little while. Just Before The Drop You know how you stand and stand and stand in line for the most gigantic incredible roller coaster you’ve ever dared attempt. Anticipation swelling, minute by minute by minute, you choose to wait even longer, to ride in the front car and finally it’s your turn. They buckle you in, lock the safety bar with a jolting clunk! Hook engaged, the chain jerks you forward. You start to climb Crank-crank-crank. Cresting the top, time moves into overtime as you wait for that scant hesitation, just before you drop You know how you feel at that instant? Well, that’s exactly how it feels when you shake hands with the monster.

 Following up on Crank is Glass and Fallout. Ellen Hopkins also has Burned, Impulse, Identical, Ticks, and her most recent book Perfect. So check them out! :) If you would like to read about each book she has written, visit her website at http://www.ellenhopkins.com/!


Then of course there is the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer! I think everyone knows about them.. Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. These books are fantasy novels about vampires! I was totally psyched about moving to Washington, not only so I can see my husband everyday, but for the possibility that I may get to visit the town of Forks, Washington! This is the town that the Twilight Saga is based upon. Here is a website to visit to read up on these books as well: http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/! I hope you enjoyed a journey in my likes! :)

Live and Learn

I never thought that life on my own would be so stressful! Don't get me wrong.. I love being married and being a mother, but between bills, keeping the house clean, and trying to make everyone happy while I try to stay sane is a mess! It seems like now Logan and I are going to try to get into a cheaper apartment. Why do we need 3 bedrooms and 2 baths anyways? Hopefully our landlord will work with us. I guess we'll find out! I've been trying to eliminate things that well really don't need.. Like Hulu Plus and Gamefly! I think saving as much money as we can is the most important, since I'm very tired of sleeping on an air mattress! I also plan to write our budget out. Figure out how much we can reasonably afford on groceries while paying off bills and junk! Gosh, just writing about this is driving me nuts!


On a better note, I started school up again at iQ Washington! I'm caught all up and have some extra work turned in or started! My teachers seem pretty nice and very helpful. I just have to figure out if I can graduate this year.. Eek! I also found a program at Bellevue College for Diagnosic Ultrasound! That made me very excited.. Plus I can take all my prerequisites online so we don't have to worry about the 'money issue' as much with daycare. Wish me luck!


Bentley is 9 months old, and I can't believe it! Where the heck has the time gone!? He's crawling around, making messes, and STANDING!!! He also has 8 teeth (and has a thing for biting, not good!) and is out growing clothes in a snap! Someone hit pause please!!


Well I guess that's about all about my life at the moment.. But more to come! :)