Fixed!

Yes, that's right, I managed to fix my hunk 'o junk sewing machine! I posted the problem on craftster and someone was able to point me in the right direction. I'm so glad because that means I don't have to shell out a bunch of cash for repair or a new machine entirely. I think I'm going to trick Eric into taking me to Joann's today so I can pick up a pattern and some fabric and make myself a dress I saw on craftster. Then again....I sort of have no money so maybe that'll wait.

I did get my taxes back though. So I should be able to afford stuff like the phone bills and saving for rent/food/etc. Fun times.

In other news, I think this year is going to be my best year yet. For one, I'm not in high school, and I really don't have to deal with the stupid high school drama anymore. I'm way above it. Even when I run into someone that I know bears animosity towards me, I can just rise above. Its such a great feeling, to be able to do that.

I also lost 6 pounds so far. And while that may not seem like a lot, I did stop my "diet". I was counting calories for a while and I was getting really obsessive about it, being glad when I'd only consumed maybe 500 cals a day. Then I started to feel week and tired all the time so I decided I had to stop that. So now I'm just eating healthier, everything in moderation. No pastries at work, light frappuchinos, stick to tea and water at home. So far it seems to be working.

Eric and I had probably the best valentines day ever. He came over and gave me a box of chocolates, with Across The Universe hidden inside. Then we went out to dinner at Bella's (originally supposed to be African Hut, but they were closed). Then we grabbed some starbucks beverages, and went back to his place to watch the movie. It was really nice, and special. We rarely have time to do stuff like that.

I think I'm finally starting over. I feel so very refreshed. All the negative things in my life seem much smaller. I'll be moving out this summer, and then in August I'll be moving down to Iowa for schoolin'. I'm just really loving being alive right now. :)