Not feelin' so hot.

Hey everyone!

Sorry, it's really been forever since I last posted... huh. Well I'm going to try to blog more frequently now! I just got a new MacBook Pro, so that should help! =D

Right now, I'm in Prince George, visiting family. Lots of fun!

Medical update: I seem to be getting a lot worse. I have an appointment in Nov at Childrens, so hopefully I will get some answers and an official diagnoses. The doctors think it's EDS and possibly POTS as well, but I guess I'll find out then! For now, I'm just being cautious as if it is for sure (cause either way it is something), but still trying to live life to the fullest.

What is EDS?

(from the web): Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are a group of disorders which share common features including easy bruising, joint hypermobility (loose joints), skin that stretches easily (skin hyperelasticity or laxity), and weakness of tissues.


What does it look like for me?


Well, this is why it's highly suspected that this is what I have:

...yeah. Not so "normal". If this is what I have, I would either have the Classical or Hypermobility type, which is good news: the vascular type is often fatal. Counting my blessings...


Anyways, thanks for reading! Hope you found it informative.


God bless,
Sarah

Merry Christmas Eve!

It's been a while since my last post... so much has happened since. Wayyy too much to post, and most of it too personal for an online blog, but I can say some things here.

I am attending a new church! I adore it and all the people there. I'm so thankful.
School is rewarding, but hard. In fact, I have a big book and a HUGE project that is due on the first day back... I really should start both of those...
I'm 17. Whoa. When did that happen?
I got a new phone and unlimited texting! Yeahhh!
Not planning on going to grad. Pointless!
I started a 365 project - it's where you take a picture every day for a year. I'm doing self-portraits. =) I'm wanting to expand my photography skills, and get more comfortable in front of the camera. If you want to follow it, my Flickr account is featured on the right!

There are many more things, but here are a few. Merry Christmas Eve! God bless.

DONE FOR REAL!! Until grade 12...

So, I really am done!!!! Well, until grade 12, of course. And then college, and then... nevermind. But, I've decided to just drop a course next year and either take Earth Science, Bio, or Chem. Well, as long as I don't get the same *unmentionable* teacher. I think I could pass it if I didn't have her teaching it. Anyways, I have my summer back. And I am SO stoked.

Summer 2010... HERE I COME!

DONE!! Well, kind of. Ish.

I am DONE the socials 11 provincial!! I think it went okay... I finished in about an hour and 3/4. xD
Normally I take the full 3 hours, but I was done! And I didn't know how much time was left because I forgot a watch, and couldn't read the clock to save my life. =| New glasses will be ready soon! =D
The multiple choice sucked... I'm normally pretty good at it, but I was totally stumped! And the written was tricky. The 2 essays questions were something like: "Explain how Canadians responded to the Great Depression, using political, economic, and social aspects", and "Explain how overpopulation is a main cause of poverty in the developing world. Use both sides of the argument for full marks."
Yeah. Icky questions. But I don't think it was too bad. Hopefully I got at least a B... I don't know though, it was rough.
After, I went for sushi with Justin, and then I fell asleep as soon as I got home- yay for about 12 hours of sleep! =D
And, the reason I say kind of done is that I still have Earth Science online... eww... I'm SO behind, so I'm going to have to work all summer, hours a day. =(  Hopefully I'll be able to finish in not too long... speaking of which, I should get back to it. 
Hope everyone's exams went well/will go well!


Sarah

SUMMER!!!! Well, almost.

So, summer for students of my school started yesterday. YESS!!!! Well, except for the unfortunates that have provincials next week. Talk about a downer, eh? Oh well. I have a Socials one on Tuesday, but even if I do badly (which I will), I'm basically guarenteed a B. So I'll take that! And... I PASSED MATH 11!! My teacher was quite proud of me. What did I get, you ask? 52.1%. And I was HAPPY with that?! Yes, yes I was. I wouldn't have even gotten that if it weren't for the tireless hours of help I got from certain people! *coughJustincough* So thank-you, from the bottom of my heart. =)
Well, I'd type more, but I've got to continue with practice provincials. Woot... anyways, hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of summer!! =)

Sarah

Finally, Another Blog Post!

Hey guys! So, I haven't updated my blog for ages. Bad Sarah. I was kindly reminded by my friend Jay. In otherwords, she was making fun of me for being dorky! Oh well, here it goes. ;)

So what's new? Err... homework. That's always my answer. Seriously, WHY must we get so much?? I get a worksheet or 2 nearly everyday in Socials, due the next day! Unjust, I cry. They're usually not too horrible though. Just annoying and pointless, since that takes away time I should be spending on hard subjects, like Math. Eww, Math. I do believe I'm at a 61% right now. NOT my strongest subject... I would LOVE to get at least a C+ (67%), but I really don't see that happening.

What else is going on? Hmm... OH! On Friday the 28th, I'm going to the grad dinner/dance with Justin! Man, am I EVER stoked! Very nervous too, though. There's going to be cameras EVERYWHERE... *gulps* Oh well. I really don't mind cameras ALL that much- it's just when they're being shoved in my face, resulting in horrendously unflattering pictures of me. Eep! So for future reference, if you really want to take a picture of me for some strange reason, just ask! Okay, so I won't say yes for sure (if I just finished eating and suspect teeth tragedies, or if my hair resembles Albert Eisenstein's...), but there's a chance I might. And if you DO get a picture like the ones I just described... delete, or prepare to die. =) Just kidding... kind of.

Well, I should go work on homework and chores! I'm hoping to get together with Justin later today, which will not happen if I don't get lots done. *looks at Mum*

Hope you all have a great long weekend! Ciao!

Sarah

Back From NYC!!

Hey everyone! I'm back from NYC! It was such an amazing experience!! Times Square looked exactly like it does on the postcards! Man, it was crazy. There
was a store called M&M's World that's 4 floors!! Emma's jealous. =P Wicked and Billy Elliot were AMAZING!!!! No words can discribe. The whole trip was incredible. I'm not gonna lie, it was hard being with some people for so long, and I defs found out who my true friends are, but that's good. Anyways, pictures to come! I'm really jet lagged ATM, so I'm going to bed. Peace! -Sarah