Update.

I went to the Dermatologist today.
He took a biopsy of my little mole on my neck but said it looked completely benign, so great news there.
I had it removed in about 2 minutes, which was fine by me, and now it looks like I made a sorry attempt in popping a little pimple. It should be healed in a few days.
I'll be going back after it is healed to have another mole removed from the back of my neck. Dr. West was more concerned about this mole rather than the one I went to see him for, although he said it looked fine but we may as well play it safe. I'm more than happy to play it safe when it comes to my health.
He was nice and the whole experience was quick and nearly painless.
Good day to All!
Jess.

The Skinny.

Just a little update post since it has been a while.
I'm finally over my illness and have continued on with my life after that minor bump in the road. Blake and I have been working as usual and enjoying the holidays. I love the atmosphere of the holidays. From the bright lights to the wonderful smell of Christmas pine and cookies...the holidays are fantastic, and I try to enjoy them as much as possible in lieu of my insanity known as life.I recently found out I'm ineligible for graduation in the spring due to an incorrect calculation of credits by my adviser. After sharing a few choice words of a sailor, I moved on from the disappointment and recalculated my graduation plans. If I continue school full time, I will be finished next fall. I'm going to do my best to go to school full time while also working full time. I think I am dedicated enough of a person that I can make it, but we'll see how it plays out. If I have to cut my hours back at work, I'm willing to do so, because school is my priority.
Blake is interviewing at his work for a day RN position soon. I'm very excited as to the possibility of no longer having to spend nights alone, but I'm not getting my hopes up. A lot of nurses at his work are going for the position, but I believe that Blake has a good chance of getting the spot.
In other news, a few days ago I noticed a mole on my neck that I truly love (its such a cute little mole) has changed. The other day, it began hurting to the touch, and I noticed it was swollen and a reddish-pink. I have also noticed a small lump of skin behind it. I'm sure it is nothing, but I have a doctors appointment tomorrow to check it out just to be safe. I try to take excellent care of my ultimate fair skin, because I know I am susceptible to extreme damage (I come from the backgrounds of Norwegian, Danish, Welsch, and English--in other words...very, very white). I embrace my whiteness. I never go tanning, and I never leave the house without applying sunscreen. I guess I'm kind of a freak that way. I may have to say goodbye to my cute little mole, but I'm okay with that purely for health reasons.
Well...That's the skinny.
Happy Holidays to All.
Until next time.
-Blake and Jess.

*Cough, Cough. Sigh*

I've been sick for almost a week now.

Nasty sore throat. Coughing. Unsteady body temperatures.

It hasn't been the best week on earth, but I can honestly say I have the best husband.

He stayed home from work with me the other day to take care of me.

He bundled me up and made me lots of soup and hot, hot tea.

Yes...I sincerely believe that God has absolutely no problem with me enjoying lots of wonderful and deliciously soothing hot, hot tea.

I'm hoping to be better soon.

A. So we can go snow boarding

and

B. Finals. Ugh.

Yes. Being sick is no fun, pale skin and dark under-eye circles...I'm very attractive when sick.

But...I didn't quite mind having the excuse to stay in pajamas and sleep as much as I want for the past couple of days.

And...Being sick ain't so bad when you have football.

We love football.

-Blake and Jess.