Well, it's been a while since I've posted, and that's mainly because I'm technically not allowed to sit. But, I wanted to update you all on what's going on in my life, if only so you don't forget me. I've hit a road block when it comes to my back. I wa

I was sick for about two weeks before I was finally told I had mono. I went to the ER three times because I was a little worried about the 104 degree temperature. The first two times they gave me antibiotics for a bladder infection. The only thing they did is make me throw up the little amount of food I could eat. The third time they finally diagnosed it right, and I was admitted into the hospital. I know they usually don't admit mono patients into the hospital, but I guess they were a little worried about how dehydrated I was. It was also nice for a while because I couldn't swallow any of my pills without throwing up, not to mention that it hurt like nothing else. Anyway, I started to feel better in the hospital, so they let me go home. Unfortunately, when I got home, the fever returned and I lost the ability to speak. My husband also started getting sick, and he really can't afford to take time off from work. The only solution we could come up with was to get me out of the apartment until I was better, so I went to stay with my parents. It was pretty cool. I got to spend some good quality time with my dad, and he usually avoids me like the plague when I'm sick. Anyway, the pain pump surgery was rescheduled twice, and I still haven't gotten it. I'm waiting for my doctor to call me so we can set up a new appointment, but they're really slow. The whole thing also has to go through insurance again, and who knows how long that'll take. My pain meds are due to run out on the 23rd, and I really wanted to have the surgery before I needed more. But I don't really see that happening. I know that a lot of you have dealt with pain a lot longer than I have, but this really sucks. I'm sick of having to pop a pill to feel semi-normal. I feel like every time I get close to a solution, something always happens to take it away. I try not to get discouraged, because I know God's hand is in this situation somehow, but I can't begin to imagine why God would want this for me. I've been outside my apartment twice in the last two months. I can't even go to church because I'd be sitting for too long. If ever I needed a pick-me-up from your favorite thespian and mine, it'd be now.

But, it hasn't been totally bad. My husband turned 23 a few days ago, so his sister and her boyfriend came over to play Trivial Pursuits: Greatest Hits. That was pretty fun, except for the fact that I completely suck at that game. The only questions I was any good at were pop culture questions. I swear that game has the ability to make a genius feel like an idiot. My husband is one of the smartest people I know, and he was stumped most of the time. The only person I've ever known to be good at that game is my best friend's dad. We played a game of regular Trivial Pursuits once where it was him against the rest of our two families, and he beat us three times over. It was pretty bad.

Anyway, I also recently died my hair black. I was trying to prove that people who don't naturally have black hair don't look good with black hair, but I kind of like it. I think it totally makes my eyes pop. Now I just need to get a haircut, and I'll be completely set. I've kind of got a Gina Glockson vibe going. It's amazing how such a little change can make a person feel completely different about themselves. I thought I felt empowered with the bright red I was sporting, but this is just cool. I'll try to get a picture of it on here. Does anyone know how? I'm going to see if I have a good picture of what it was before as well, just so people can really see the difference.

So, what does everyone think of this year's AI bunch? I really like David Archuletta. He's definitely my favorite thus far. I'm really glad that Danny Noriega (sp) is gone. Every time he sang I would get Sanjaya flashbacks. Granted, he was a better singer than Sanjaya, but that attitude was just a little too much. You could tell that he thought he was God's gift to television, and that's an automatic turn-off to me. He could've been the best vocalist in the competition, and I still wouldn't have liked him. Confidence is a good quality. Cockiness is just unnecessary. Anyway, that's my own personal opinion. If you liked Danny, please don't yell at me. I can't stand to go on the AI boards because it seems no one has any respect for anyone else's opinion. I'd hate to see that kind of behavior here. I can respect your opinion if you'll respect mine. Thanks.

God Bless! Hannah