Influenza A

A subtype of H1N1...
Yes that's right Swine flu.

This is what the virus looks like under a microscope...Nasty! It all started Monday, the only person I remember seeing around me that was sick was one of my teens.

I believe I got a taste of Karma this week. haha. After teasing one of my teens for having a sore throat. Now you may think, "wow, Nichelle real mature!" but if you knew the kid you would too. He didn't take it personal, we tease each other all the time.

Anyways, that night I came hope and I had a tickle in the back of my throat, so I took some meds hoping it would go away. Tuesday came around and it was a rough day. I went to work only for 3 hrs, my voice was horrible! Chills all day, and on top of that the body aches were the worst! I had never felt so weak before in my life, I'm surprised that I was even able to drive to work! The only reason I went is because I had a deadline to make at work. Luckily my teens took pity on me and tended to my every need. We had soup and grilled cheese that night for our cooking class, at my request, and a couple of them had a rock, paper, scissors contest on who would make this meal for me! haha. it was cute.

Sleep was horrible Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday I was hit with the worst of it. I literally crawled out of bed and down the stairs. I couldn't breath and my body temperature changed drastically every hour. My parents finally told me to go to the doctor. Thank goodness I have health insurance again or else I would have been at IHS waiting for 8hrs. When I got to the doctor, and they tested me for step and the flu, it didn't take the expected 12 min for the results to come back. NOPE it took only 1 min. the doctor came back in quickly and said "You have influenza A"
The look on his face was, you better put yourself in a plastic bubble for the rest of the week, because this is serious. and once I left the office I already saw the nurses scrubbing down everything. YIKES!
Back at home, my mom was already cleaning everything. I quarantined myself to the couch, it's been a rough week.
Today I woke up and actually felt like I got a decent amount of sleep. On top of that the body aches are gone. but my throat is still out of commission. I finally had some contact with my family today, haha. I was able to hang out with my siblings for once. Of course they tried to make me laugh at every chance they got only because I coughed up an organ every time I did! hahaha.
But I will say that because I've been sick, I have been hydrated all week! plus I've lost like 5lbs. Chicken noodle soup, sprite, and cheese crisps have been the secret to this madness. haha.  The DVR has been put to good use as well, I've recorded a lot of movies. My family should thank me for that! haha.
Well, lets hope this passes ASAP. I miss work and my life. There is only so much of home I can take! haha.

2010...

1.  

I went to my first Pow wow. (ASU)

2.  

I turned 20

3. 

I got my braces off

4.  

I got to speak of one of my teens baptism

5.  

I said goodbye to a place I've grown up in, and also to amazingly fun co-workers

6. 

I moved to Utah

7.  

I tried new things, adventures I never would of even dreamed of having or even

     enjoy...Hiking.

8. 

I met cool new roommates, that brought out the funny.

9. 

I drew a cool dinosaur

10. 

I took a spontaneous trip back to AZ with a cool new friend I had only known for 2 wks at  that time. haha. Also on that trip I actually saw lightning strike 100 yards away from the car.

11. 

I rode a 4 person bike from provo Canyon to Utah lake. I will never forget that trip. lots of bumps and cuts, but Utah truly is a beautiful place.

12. 

I met a girl that would forever make and impact on my life. She truly is incredible, and I am so grateful that we were roomies.

13. 

I went to A LOT of bonfires this summer, kind of a turn around from AZ because mostly we'd be doing water activities and not bonfires. haha

14. 

I got to go to Washington with my family! I love this state! Its beautiful, I enjoyed staying at the little house on the beach.

15. 

I donated blood for the first time

16. 

I had to say goodbye to my Utah adventure...

17. 

I will never forget the goofy times I shared with the new friends I gained in the beehive state, like the fun theme nights, game nights, and movie nights we had.

18. 

On my final days in UT I floated the FREEZING Provo river.

19. 

 Once back in AZ I enrolled for a couple last semesters at CGCC, but ended up dropping classes 3 wks into it...LONG STORY.

20. 

Met up with old friend, just in time to celebrate birthdays.

21. 

Got to enjoy the last of the monsoon weather, also getting my old job back with a great promotion behind it! 

22. 

Got to see my the original Utah friends and doing what they do best! Chicken wings at buffalo wild wings.

23-24. 

Had a fun weekend during Halloween

25.  

Cheered on my BYU cougars, but secretly wished I was in Provo actually attending the games.

26. 

I decorated the outside of the house all by myself.

27. 

Another fun wing night with 2 very special people. :)

28. 

My mom's YazBagz line kicked off officially this year, and I enjoyed being home to model all her headbands and flower clips.YazBagz website

Yup 2010 was a fun year. 2011 is now full of surprises. I turn 21, so i guess we'll see what happens then... People are coming home...hopefully vacations will be taken...new responsibilities await me as well as I'm sure more fun memories.

"Are you DTS??"

SO...

 This is Eli and Lata...

and...

We're the 3 best friends that anybody could ever have...

--Feelin kind of blue today??? Don't worry, we'll be there to make it bright! haha.

--Haven't used your funny bone in awhile??? No need to worry! We'll fix that!

--Think your life is full of embarrassing moments??? I bet we can top that! (Well Lata might...) hahaha.

These girls! Keep me alive and going! NEVER a dull moment with them:

Do I care if people stare in disgust because we laugh too loud in a restaurant??

NOPE never with these two!

Do I care if people look weird at us while we sing at the top of our lungs in the middle of a mall???

NOPE never with these two! haha.

Many memories, laughs, jokes with these two. Eli and Lata my hero's in disguise! :]

(Keep tabs on my FB status to find out if your DTS...)

That Crimson and Gold Callin My Name

I am now an

ASU

SUN DEVIL

I'm finally back in school. Classes start January 18th. I won't be on campus though, I am going the online route. Its easier for my work schedule, plus have you seen the crazy amount of traffic on the main campus? haha. I am excited to finally be going to a university, I've taken a crazy yet fun ride to get here, so let's get started on the rest of my future! Wish me Luck!

"This should be a sport"

 For the past couple days my brother has been sick with a sore throat. 

Its been sad to see him so sick, but in the end I get a good laugh out of it!

He's taken Nyquil the past two nights and tonight FINALLY the effects show! haha.

I wish I would of been able to tape the entire conversation, but I just caught the end of it. He came into my room to watch Ghost Adventures and said that he wanted to see how long he could stay up and fight the affects of Nyquil. Slowly he started to say that he felt loopy, and that his body felt like mush.

Then the fun began...

Randomly he says

-"They should make this a sport; who can stay up the longest after taking Nyquil."

I laughed at him. Then he goes on this big thing of

-"I wonder if someone hit me right now if I would feel it."

My ears perk up and I say

-"haha, where do you want me to hit you!"

Zack says

-"I didn't mean right now, I just heard that when people are drunk they can't feel anything."

as I'm chuckling, he says

-"OUCH!"

I stop and say

-"what happened, a ghost get ya?"

He says

-"No, I just pinched myself to see if it was true" 

Oh my brother...

"The Shake Weight"

BWW Picture. Right to Left:
Todd, Justin, Me, Tanay, Pat, Tiff

Nothin beats great friends, chicken wings, and the headlining topic of...The Shake Weight!

What a great mini reunion of the 2009 crew

Last night at dinner I was talking to Pat and we broke down the dynamics of the group, how we all formed this crazy group and it was pretty interesting.

Basically,

• Tiff, Pat & I were in the same Singles Ward, I didn't really know Pat, and I had been hanging out with Tiff for awhile.
• Pat also lived down the street from Todd and Justin (Utah Boys)
• Todd & Justin had known each other since they were kids.
• Tanay is Tiffanie's sister, and she also became my roommate
• I met the Utah boys in singles ward, and also through Tiff & Tanay.
• Todd & Tanay got married this past January
• Of course I can't forget Travis & Cozette, they recently were married this past wednesday, sadly I don't have any pictures of them.

and the rest is history...

2009, was a great/fun year. as you can see from the black and white pictures.

This group of people have definately taught me a lot and I consider them to be my best friends. I honestly wish I could sit here and type all the funny things said and done the past year and even the last two days. Wings last night was fun, it brought back great memories! I couldn't believe how much things have changed and that it all started last summer!

We've had some great times, and its lookin like a bright future is in store for all of us!

Some benefits from scars...

A BLOG POST WRITTEN ON FEBRUARY 8TH,2008

"BROKEN,SLICING,STITCHING"

So...I must have some bad karma with the right side of my body, because I've had surgery on my knee, broken my wirst, and NOW almost sliced my finger off!!! Holy Cow! I was cleaning my car out and My friend and I had drank these self heating hot Chocolates (Very good by the way!) and there is a lid on the bottom of it that is the type of lid on a can of Spam, well...it was on my floor and I was in a hurry to get to school and BAM! Blood gushing everywhere! My mom had already left for work so I took it to my dad, I washed it off and the blood just kept coming! My dad just said (exact words) "Just put a band aid on it you'll be fine" So I took his advice and did so. That same day I was going on a fieldtrip to glendale, and I was kind of worried about my finger, by the time I got to school my bandaid was drenched in blood, (some bandaid!) haha. Well, I called my mom, and luckily since she works in scottsdale she was able to meet me. She took me to urgent care and it was there that I recieved 4 stitches.

THE GRAPHIC PART:
My wound would be describe liked this; If you've seen jaws, then you'll be able to picture it. If you lifted up the chunk of skin on my finger it Would look like a mini jaws took a bite of my finger the Flesh was MEATY looking, *my stomach is turning just thinkin about it* I took a good chunk. I mean the stiches obviously held it together but its still gross!!! I almost became a 9 1/2 fingered woman!

Lesson Learned...Never LEAVE garbage in your car! *or let your friends leave their garbage!*

TUESDAY OCTOBER 25th,2010

Who knew that because of this injury I don't have any feeling in the tip of my middle finger! haha. I learned that today as I straightened my hair. The straightener slipped out of my hand and swiped my middle finger as it dropped. I instantly saw it turn red and waited for the pain! but to my knowledge I felt NONE! haha. I guess my nerves are completly gone in that area. On the scar specifically I couldn't feel it but below it and even to the right of it I could. It was indeed a weird feeling. To this day you can feel the scar on my finger I wonder if its altered my finger print?? haha.

Along with this scar I have gained a new one to add to it. Exactly ONE year ago on this day I got a new scar; on my RIGHT hand! haha. doing the EXACT same thing...cleaning out my car. That dang Chevy Malibu wanted to leave its mark before I traded it in for my Hyundai! haha. I was throwing something into my trunk while talking to my cousin and as I took my hands out of the trunk I knicked the roof of it and a sharp piece of metal sliced it open my skin. i could see my bone! I quickly grabbed a pair of old jeans as the blood came, laughed and went to the ER. "HERE WE GO AGAIN!!" hahaha.

I don't know what my deal is...I swear I don't go looking for things to cut myself with! Its all accident.

 On the bright side...all my scars are great conversation starters! Especially the one on my thumb! haha.