Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Paper v www.
I feel like when I blog online, I don't write on paper. Therefore, I'm in a constant battle between the url and the journal....
Friday, July 10, 2009
Friday and the Date last night
It's Friday; I'm happy about that.
My date last night was a bust. He wants too much and too fast. Although, we have been "talking" for the summer off and on. It just isn't my thing. I have too much to do right now and I'm perfectly happy being me and single; it's just fabulous! I'm up for a good time, but I'm not trying to be tied to the phone or a boy attached to my hip. Or even worse, me attached to a boy's hip. No way Jose; it just isn't happening.
Two of my summer classes are done and I'm impatiently awaiting the grades.... and still waiting! My fourth and final class of the summer (it's going to be tough) starts Monday. Looking at the syllabus on Blackboard it's looking rough, but I'll live. It's only three weeks; a rough three weeks.
I'm headed to Boston and Cape Cod with the family in two weeks, that should be fun! I'm kind of excited. Wow, major transformation for me-- last year I probably would have been pissing and moaning about having to go anywhere with my family. Boy, how a year changes your perspective! Thank goodness!
Finally finished a book a professor recommended to me, Teacher Man. It's legit; I liked it. I'd read it again. It's kind of inspiring and whilst reading it I'm reminded just how much I want to be a teacher! It's a good feeling; a good enough one to keep taking summer classes and get a double major.
Now, I'm trying to finished Persuassion (which I've been reading off and on-- in between textbooks.) I love Jane Austin! She's fabulous. Better yet, she's beyond fabulous!
Tomorrow I'm headed out to the gym, some homework for my class, and then Elton John and Billy Joel with my mom and grandmother. It should be a good time. Also, psyched for my date with one of my best friends, Matt, to play tennis. It's going to be a busy, productive (hints the homework), and fun weekend.
Off work in t - 54 minutes.....
To the bookstore on the way home! Always a good way to end a day at work!
My date last night was a bust. He wants too much and too fast. Although, we have been "talking" for the summer off and on. It just isn't my thing. I have too much to do right now and I'm perfectly happy being me and single; it's just fabulous! I'm up for a good time, but I'm not trying to be tied to the phone or a boy attached to my hip. Or even worse, me attached to a boy's hip. No way Jose; it just isn't happening.
Two of my summer classes are done and I'm impatiently awaiting the grades.... and still waiting! My fourth and final class of the summer (it's going to be tough) starts Monday. Looking at the syllabus on Blackboard it's looking rough, but I'll live. It's only three weeks; a rough three weeks.
I'm headed to Boston and Cape Cod with the family in two weeks, that should be fun! I'm kind of excited. Wow, major transformation for me-- last year I probably would have been pissing and moaning about having to go anywhere with my family. Boy, how a year changes your perspective! Thank goodness!
Finally finished a book a professor recommended to me, Teacher Man. It's legit; I liked it. I'd read it again. It's kind of inspiring and whilst reading it I'm reminded just how much I want to be a teacher! It's a good feeling; a good enough one to keep taking summer classes and get a double major.
Now, I'm trying to finished Persuassion (which I've been reading off and on-- in between textbooks.) I love Jane Austin! She's fabulous. Better yet, she's beyond fabulous!
Tomorrow I'm headed out to the gym, some homework for my class, and then Elton John and Billy Joel with my mom and grandmother. It should be a good time. Also, psyched for my date with one of my best friends, Matt, to play tennis. It's going to be a busy, productive (hints the homework), and fun weekend.
Off work in t - 54 minutes.....
To the bookstore on the way home! Always a good way to end a day at work!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
work
A little bummed.... Woke up an hour late today and didn't get to the gym because I had to get to work; summer work. What a joy.
Actually, I don't mind it too much. It stinks I drive an hour to get here, but with the job market the way it is I'll deal with what I have. About to finish up this history class tonight; yay! Then my third online class of the summer starts on Monday. Joyous~
I'm psyched for my half marathon and right now I much rather be outside running or riding my like rather than sitting in here looking at memos people wrote. They're quite terrible, but hey, it's something to do.
I'm excited about the approaching weekend! I'm going to an Elton John and Billy Joel concert with my mom, grandmother, and mom's friend. It should be grand; that's Saturday night. Then Sunday is homework and tennis with a good friend of mine. I have a lot of homework to do, but it should be a good weekend regardless.
As for the rest of the week... test and running tonight (or the gym,) and tomorrow night I have a date.... We'll see what it has in store. I guess, you could say I've been seeing a guy for a few weeks, casually.
Not a bad day today; four hours left to go....
Oh, and Lance Armstrong is in second place! Astana in first! Psyched!!!
Actually, I don't mind it too much. It stinks I drive an hour to get here, but with the job market the way it is I'll deal with what I have. About to finish up this history class tonight; yay! Then my third online class of the summer starts on Monday. Joyous~
I'm psyched for my half marathon and right now I much rather be outside running or riding my like rather than sitting in here looking at memos people wrote. They're quite terrible, but hey, it's something to do.
I'm excited about the approaching weekend! I'm going to an Elton John and Billy Joel concert with my mom, grandmother, and mom's friend. It should be grand; that's Saturday night. Then Sunday is homework and tennis with a good friend of mine. I have a lot of homework to do, but it should be a good weekend regardless.
As for the rest of the week... test and running tonight (or the gym,) and tomorrow night I have a date.... We'll see what it has in store. I guess, you could say I've been seeing a guy for a few weeks, casually.
Not a bad day today; four hours left to go....
Oh, and Lance Armstrong is in second place! Astana in first! Psyched!!!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Busy busy
I decided I'm knock a few credits out of the way and try to boast the GPA and take some summer classes. Well, I feel like I have had NO LIFE this summer-- or at least these past two weeks due to these summer classes. I'm really trying to pull some good grades! Let it be known, I should be working on my paper right NOW.
I want nothing more than to throw this paper aside and go to NoVa or Williamsburg to see one of my best friends. It's simply what I have the desire to do, but inside I'll sit here in my pajamas and write this paper. It's a history paper and quite frankly, I'm sick of writing these history papers. Of course, that isn't stopping me from taking another history class which starts prompty five days after this one ends, Wednesday.
I've come to realize I'm a bit of an overachiever and yes, I know I bring this work upon myself. But it is a bad thing I just can't settle for good? That's possibly a reason why my last relationship failed, it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great. I'm the kind of person who refuses to settle for anything other than great. Does that make me a bad person? I hold people to a really high standard, but I do hold myself to that same standard. I don't feel like I ask people for more than I'm willing to do myself. Thus, I find the exchange fair. -- It is fair, right?
I've been in my pajamas for a few days and have only changed to go for a refreshing run or a trip to the gym-- it keeps me sane. Yesterday, I wrote, delved through research, and read for 15 hours straight. All this work and I'm not even getting paid. Better yet, I've taken time off from work in order to take these classes. Some vacation, huh?--- Me and my over achieving. I'll bitch and moan a bit, but I don't mean for it to be real complaining, because in the end if I work hard and get good grades then I'm satisfied with myself. I enjoy getting good grades and I thoroughly enjoy learning. I know, it makes me a bit of a nerd. Perhaps this is the reason I want to be a teacher, and then a professor. Oh yeah, and move to Italy to live in a villa. These are my goals, but I do love to live by the seat of my pants. I'm young right, I can do that.
I also have another goal. Last week my mom and I signed myself up for the half marathon that's held in Virginia Beach in the middle of march, The Shamrock Half Marathon. I've been running quite a bit and going to spin class. I'm getting back into running hardcore and that makes me happy. Running makes me happy, very happy. It's the thing I do for me, and I need that.
Surprisely, I'm looking forward to going back to work on Monday; I like to make money. And I feel bad that I haven't worked (for money, because I know I've been working my ass off on these classes.) I took Philosophy- Ethics and it has been very thought provoking. I'm considering reading a little Philosophy as a result. Just add that to my never ending book list.
I want to go back to school, but being home with the family has surprisingly been a nice little break. I miss my friends, boy do I miss my friends. They make my day and I can't wait to see a few of them soon-- you know, when I have some time to breathe and make it out of the pajamas.
I'm all over the place here... I know...
Relationship wise--- I'm happy being me and single right now. I have my goals that I'm focused on and although I do enojy the company of a boy I'm not in the mood to be tied down. I like to have fun, but I'm not about being tied to the phone. If a boy calls when I'm with one of my girls, it's not surprisingly for the phone to go unanswered. Quite frankly, my girlfriends deserve the priority in my book. They are, after all the ones who are there whenever you need them. I hope I'm a good of friend to them as they are to me. I really try to be.
Lately, I've been addicted to Sex and the City. Man, does Carrie have great friends is what I find myself saying all the time. Then I take a step back and realize I have just as great of friends. These people are people who I count on, and often. Friends are great and really I'm so fortunate to have these friends. I could go on and on about having these great friends.
I talk to very few people from high school and I don't know to take that. I do know the friends I've made in college and the few I still talk to from high school are life long friends. And though some them and I have had quarrels I know we're friends till the end.
Really, I'm one of the luckiest people in the world. Although life gets stressful and at times it feels unbarely I know it's going to be ok. Perhaps it's my mom who is my inspiration, because she's made it through so much and she continues to press on. She's taking college classes right now to finish her degree and she graduations at the end of the fall. I know she's ready for it to be over, but wow. How inspiring of a person she is. Since I've left for college, I noticed I'm a lot like her and maybe that's why we get along so well and then argue so much at other times. She's an amazing woman--- really she is. Our story is long and I won't share, because I need to write this paper soon. But take it from me, WOW!
Also, I have a little bro who was born when I was 12 and we aren't the closes, but I've missed him a lot while I was in school this year. He's such a little person now, a little dude of 7. He drives me crazy at times, but that's his job. He beats my ass in Wii bowling, but my skill level is coming up, slowly.
My dad, he's a great guy too. He tries to understand girls, and he isn't half bad at it. He's a pretty funny guy. The kind of guy who makes jokes in the corner and everyone in the corner is rolling on the floor. He has created his own drink, it's called "The Feez"--- Crown royal and rootbeef. Don't known it till you try it. It's legit.
Overall, although I'm really stressed about school, work, money, and life in general--- I know it's going to be okay.
I want nothing more than to throw this paper aside and go to NoVa or Williamsburg to see one of my best friends. It's simply what I have the desire to do, but inside I'll sit here in my pajamas and write this paper. It's a history paper and quite frankly, I'm sick of writing these history papers. Of course, that isn't stopping me from taking another history class which starts prompty five days after this one ends, Wednesday.
I've come to realize I'm a bit of an overachiever and yes, I know I bring this work upon myself. But it is a bad thing I just can't settle for good? That's possibly a reason why my last relationship failed, it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great. I'm the kind of person who refuses to settle for anything other than great. Does that make me a bad person? I hold people to a really high standard, but I do hold myself to that same standard. I don't feel like I ask people for more than I'm willing to do myself. Thus, I find the exchange fair. -- It is fair, right?
I've been in my pajamas for a few days and have only changed to go for a refreshing run or a trip to the gym-- it keeps me sane. Yesterday, I wrote, delved through research, and read for 15 hours straight. All this work and I'm not even getting paid. Better yet, I've taken time off from work in order to take these classes. Some vacation, huh?--- Me and my over achieving. I'll bitch and moan a bit, but I don't mean for it to be real complaining, because in the end if I work hard and get good grades then I'm satisfied with myself. I enjoy getting good grades and I thoroughly enjoy learning. I know, it makes me a bit of a nerd. Perhaps this is the reason I want to be a teacher, and then a professor. Oh yeah, and move to Italy to live in a villa. These are my goals, but I do love to live by the seat of my pants. I'm young right, I can do that.
I also have another goal. Last week my mom and I signed myself up for the half marathon that's held in Virginia Beach in the middle of march, The Shamrock Half Marathon. I've been running quite a bit and going to spin class. I'm getting back into running hardcore and that makes me happy. Running makes me happy, very happy. It's the thing I do for me, and I need that.
Surprisely, I'm looking forward to going back to work on Monday; I like to make money. And I feel bad that I haven't worked (for money, because I know I've been working my ass off on these classes.) I took Philosophy- Ethics and it has been very thought provoking. I'm considering reading a little Philosophy as a result. Just add that to my never ending book list.
I want to go back to school, but being home with the family has surprisingly been a nice little break. I miss my friends, boy do I miss my friends. They make my day and I can't wait to see a few of them soon-- you know, when I have some time to breathe and make it out of the pajamas.
I'm all over the place here... I know...
Relationship wise--- I'm happy being me and single right now. I have my goals that I'm focused on and although I do enojy the company of a boy I'm not in the mood to be tied down. I like to have fun, but I'm not about being tied to the phone. If a boy calls when I'm with one of my girls, it's not surprisingly for the phone to go unanswered. Quite frankly, my girlfriends deserve the priority in my book. They are, after all the ones who are there whenever you need them. I hope I'm a good of friend to them as they are to me. I really try to be.
Lately, I've been addicted to Sex and the City. Man, does Carrie have great friends is what I find myself saying all the time. Then I take a step back and realize I have just as great of friends. These people are people who I count on, and often. Friends are great and really I'm so fortunate to have these friends. I could go on and on about having these great friends.
I talk to very few people from high school and I don't know to take that. I do know the friends I've made in college and the few I still talk to from high school are life long friends. And though some them and I have had quarrels I know we're friends till the end.
Really, I'm one of the luckiest people in the world. Although life gets stressful and at times it feels unbarely I know it's going to be ok. Perhaps it's my mom who is my inspiration, because she's made it through so much and she continues to press on. She's taking college classes right now to finish her degree and she graduations at the end of the fall. I know she's ready for it to be over, but wow. How inspiring of a person she is. Since I've left for college, I noticed I'm a lot like her and maybe that's why we get along so well and then argue so much at other times. She's an amazing woman--- really she is. Our story is long and I won't share, because I need to write this paper soon. But take it from me, WOW!
Also, I have a little bro who was born when I was 12 and we aren't the closes, but I've missed him a lot while I was in school this year. He's such a little person now, a little dude of 7. He drives me crazy at times, but that's his job. He beats my ass in Wii bowling, but my skill level is coming up, slowly.
My dad, he's a great guy too. He tries to understand girls, and he isn't half bad at it. He's a pretty funny guy. The kind of guy who makes jokes in the corner and everyone in the corner is rolling on the floor. He has created his own drink, it's called "The Feez"--- Crown royal and rootbeef. Don't known it till you try it. It's legit.
Overall, although I'm really stressed about school, work, money, and life in general--- I know it's going to be okay.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Haven't written in forever
I am aware I haven't written in forever and it upsets me. I just looked at Megan's blog and her cupcakes look fabulous.
I've had a busy summer; I'm working full time and about to start taking some summer classes online through LU. Apparently, it's a busy life which I lead.
I have a new goal-- running either a marathon or a half marathon in March. I'm still in the deciding process thus far.
Being home is a little awkward, but it is nice and refreshing to see the parentals! I think this year I realized I have fabulous parents. I'm a little upset I didn't realize this sooner in life, but that's ok.
I'm addicted to cooking this summer and reading. What else is new though? I've read about six books so far this summer and I'm working on numbers 7 and 8.
Also, I can't wait for the new Harry Potter movie to be released!
Oh, and I saw UP... adorable--- and definitely an adult movie.
I miss all of my friends and wish I was back at school, but at the same time spending some time with the family is nice.
Getting off work early today and getting my hair cut at Red Door!
Oh, and I have driving school on Saturday... Not exactly how I want to spend 8 and half hours and 75 bucks...
But.... life goes on...
I've had a busy summer; I'm working full time and about to start taking some summer classes online through LU. Apparently, it's a busy life which I lead.
I have a new goal-- running either a marathon or a half marathon in March. I'm still in the deciding process thus far.
Being home is a little awkward, but it is nice and refreshing to see the parentals! I think this year I realized I have fabulous parents. I'm a little upset I didn't realize this sooner in life, but that's ok.
I'm addicted to cooking this summer and reading. What else is new though? I've read about six books so far this summer and I'm working on numbers 7 and 8.
Also, I can't wait for the new Harry Potter movie to be released!
Oh, and I saw UP... adorable--- and definitely an adult movie.
I miss all of my friends and wish I was back at school, but at the same time spending some time with the family is nice.
Getting off work early today and getting my hair cut at Red Door!
Oh, and I have driving school on Saturday... Not exactly how I want to spend 8 and half hours and 75 bucks...
But.... life goes on...
Friday, April 17, 2009
the ensuing weekend
I'm up super early today-- and I didn't plan to be. It's kinda crazy. I don't think my body feeds off sleep anymore, but rather just coffee, reading, and good times. Sadly, I have to begrudgingly drag myself to precalc this morning and then I have breakfast with my favorite girls, and then have to get all pretty for the weekend. The arrival of a good friend has me a little excited. It's actually rather crazy to be honest.
Spring Weekend of my freshman year and I'm planning to make it amazing with great friends, great music, and great festivities. I might be a little excited.
Now, I just need to decide what to wear today for the arrival-- green or black dress.... hm, decisions, decisions....
Spring Weekend of my freshman year and I'm planning to make it amazing with great friends, great music, and great festivities. I might be a little excited.
Now, I just need to decide what to wear today for the arrival-- green or black dress.... hm, decisions, decisions....
Monday, April 13, 2009
Some of my favorites, some old and some new
Best Friends
Family
Reading
Avocados
Stacy's Bagel chips "Simply Naked"- Nothing but sea salt
Flowers
Milano cookies -- stick with the original
Aquafina Water
Everything Bagels
Dove Dark Chocolate -- the ones with the nifty little messages in them!!
Wine
Purple
Yellow
Green
Dresses
Shoes
Traveling... well for now, thinking about doing it!
.... oh, the list continues!
Family
Reading
Avocados
Stacy's Bagel chips "Simply Naked"- Nothing but sea salt
Flowers
Milano cookies -- stick with the original
Aquafina Water
Everything Bagels
Dove Dark Chocolate -- the ones with the nifty little messages in them!!
Wine
Purple
Yellow
Green
Dresses
Shoes
Traveling... well for now, thinking about doing it!
.... oh, the list continues!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
trying not to procrastinate too much
I just realized last night that I have over 800 pages to read within the next 6 days and a huge precalc test on Monday. It kinda stinks, but then again it's college and that's the story of our lives. Homework, class, gym, and partying (of course.) Sometimes the party life lasts all week and then other times-- like this week it seems all I am doing is reading and trying desperately to get ahead when in reality I'm just playing catch up forever.
If I can study my butt off and get a descent grade on this precalc test and then possibly figure out exactly what my history professor wants out of this paper which is due in two weeks I'll be a happy camper, and also... yeah, finish all of this reading. I know I can do it... and I will do it- after a little procrastination (which I don't try to do, but I feel blogging is productive... right?)
This weekend is spring weekend and I'm going to Red Door Spa on Friday after class at Short Pump and then meeting my rentals (what I've called my parents for about 4 years now) at PF Changs for dinner. And then this weekend will be a weekend sans partying I do believe. Rather this weekend will be quality time with the books and trying to write papers. I could be going home this weekend, but I don't have a desire to given I'll be seeing my rentals on Friday and it just feels like a pain to go home. Instead, I'll stay here at school and hit the gym some, hopefully go for a run or two, and read- a ton. I'm thinking starting to study for finals would be a good idea.
And, I just noticed... I'm out of coffee creamer and milk... A trip to the store is needed!
If I can study my butt off and get a descent grade on this precalc test and then possibly figure out exactly what my history professor wants out of this paper which is due in two weeks I'll be a happy camper, and also... yeah, finish all of this reading. I know I can do it... and I will do it- after a little procrastination (which I don't try to do, but I feel blogging is productive... right?)
This weekend is spring weekend and I'm going to Red Door Spa on Friday after class at Short Pump and then meeting my rentals (what I've called my parents for about 4 years now) at PF Changs for dinner. And then this weekend will be a weekend sans partying I do believe. Rather this weekend will be quality time with the books and trying to write papers. I could be going home this weekend, but I don't have a desire to given I'll be seeing my rentals on Friday and it just feels like a pain to go home. Instead, I'll stay here at school and hit the gym some, hopefully go for a run or two, and read- a ton. I'm thinking starting to study for finals would be a good idea.
And, I just noticed... I'm out of coffee creamer and milk... A trip to the store is needed!
Monday, April 6, 2009
a week ago
A week ago today I realized that Kyle and I weren't the same and we wanted different things.
A week ago today I txted Kyle and thus began the break up, but I think the break up had been coming for a while.
A week ago today I started depending on myself to fill that void I felt the moment Kyle and I hung up the phone after that 5:43 second count down.
A week ago to I wanted to cry my eyes out, but realized I didn't have time for that.
A week ago today I wanted to go on the longest run of my life, like to another country.
And this week...
I have successfully been trying to live MY life. The past week I have realized a few things and some of them make me sad, but then again it also makes me happy to realize that I can move on and be a better person (I hope.) I realize that I don't honestly have time for anyone else in my life and I have to be selfish and be my first priority. It's just the way it needs to be right now, right or wrong it is what it is. I realized that I have an amazing support system and yes, Kyle was amazing while it lasted but now- I get by with a little help from my friends. They truly are amazing.
This past weekend...
I went to VT for an overdue visit to see my best friend and had an amazing time. There were a few moments of sadness, but really I had a great time and I should have gone sooner.
I know going home is going to be the real challenge, but I made this choice for a reason and it is what is best for me and him as well. It is just going to take some getting used to, I do believe.
"You have to take the best from whatever the situation is and go on."- Jimmy Buffett
... and btw, I'm going to his concert with my girlfriends in September!
A week ago today I txted Kyle and thus began the break up, but I think the break up had been coming for a while.
A week ago today I started depending on myself to fill that void I felt the moment Kyle and I hung up the phone after that 5:43 second count down.
A week ago to I wanted to cry my eyes out, but realized I didn't have time for that.
A week ago today I wanted to go on the longest run of my life, like to another country.
And this week...
I have successfully been trying to live MY life. The past week I have realized a few things and some of them make me sad, but then again it also makes me happy to realize that I can move on and be a better person (I hope.) I realize that I don't honestly have time for anyone else in my life and I have to be selfish and be my first priority. It's just the way it needs to be right now, right or wrong it is what it is. I realized that I have an amazing support system and yes, Kyle was amazing while it lasted but now- I get by with a little help from my friends. They truly are amazing.
This past weekend...
I went to VT for an overdue visit to see my best friend and had an amazing time. There were a few moments of sadness, but really I had a great time and I should have gone sooner.
I know going home is going to be the real challenge, but I made this choice for a reason and it is what is best for me and him as well. It is just going to take some getting used to, I do believe.
"You have to take the best from whatever the situation is and go on."- Jimmy Buffett
... and btw, I'm going to his concert with my girlfriends in September!
Monday, February 23, 2009
My First Full Day Being 19...
19 isn't that big of a deal, but as I procrastinate proofreading my paper on Prohibition I must say I've been doing a lot of thinking these past few weeks about what I want from life. I know what I want, but some days I just get all tied up in it. And some days I don't have a damn clue. Life can be so tricky sometimes and I look for a way out and generally find myself in a good book. That's the way I like it. I have been sick for going on about 10 days now, and I'm not liking it. I haven't been to the gym in these days because I barely have enough energy to go to class and do my homework. This past weekend was my birthday and it was a bust really. All I wanted for my birthday was flowers and Kyle didn't bring any, which really bummed me out. Come on, girls love flowers. Well, this girl does at least. I'm just stressing over grades and getting all this work done. And I'm trying to organize a book drive for a school a little ways away because they don't have any books in their library. It's going to be a busy week. But, going to Chang's on Friday I do believe. Followed by good times with friends... This weekend should be legit!... Hopefully I won't be sick anymore...
Monday, February 16, 2009
so much to do -- sick and it's monday
It's Monday and I'm sick. I guess not sleeping all weekend and William and Mary with a good friend is not exactly a great formula to battle off a sickness. Who knew? I was supposed to be a church stuff all weekend there in Williamsburg, of course, I was, but Williamsburg comes alive around 12AM! Let me tell you it was great! We shall just leave it at that...
Now I've been taking medicine and trying to get back to healthy all day. It doesn't help that my roommate is sick as well. I just want to be better by this weekend for Kyle's visit and my rent's visit for my birthday, which is Sunday! Also, I'd love to go for a run... So hopefully I'll start to feel better.... back to some studying and then certainly some sleep.
Now I've been taking medicine and trying to get back to healthy all day. It doesn't help that my roommate is sick as well. I just want to be better by this weekend for Kyle's visit and my rent's visit for my birthday, which is Sunday! Also, I'd love to go for a run... So hopefully I'll start to feel better.... back to some studying and then certainly some sleep.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
new dress & pf changs
I woke up this morning at 7AM. What is wrong with me?! It's Sunday I should be sleeping, but instead I'll discuss my shopping trip...
Shopping at Stony Point and then Short Pump yesterday was a lot of fun. I bought two new sweaters, and a dress. I love the dress! It's gorgeous! I can't wait to wear it. It's a spring/summer dress so I'm going to have to wait a little while to wear it. The best part, when I went to try it on I had to go a size lower than normal! Talk about good times! It seems all that cardio kickboxing is doing a little something.
Before the shopping extravaganza, I went to P.F Chang's for the first time. I have to say it was delicious! For an appetizer we had chicken lettuce wraps (amazing, don't knock it till you've tried it) and then for lunch I had some lamb (that was seasoned amazingly) with some rice. Oh course, it wouldn't have been a true outting from Farmville if it wasn't complete with desert. Soooo, lunch was topped off with the Wall of Chocolate. Yum for chocolate cake! It was just enough to fill you up and rather tasty.
Of course, you go to the bathroom being you leave the resturant and head out to shop. Well in the bathroom I heard some music, normal right? I mean you're at a resturant and to avoid the awkardness in the bathroom with ladies waiting, doing their business, and washing hands there is generally music. Yeah, that's all fine and dandy, but being at a chinese resturant you don't expect to hear bango music. That's a little out of the atmosphere. Hearing bango music in a chinese resturant is like going to a seafood resturant and ordering tofo. It just doesn't happen... Well lets say it shouldn't happen. For the pure justice that not too much amazes me now a days. You can't even count on hearing oriental music while in the bathroom of distingoused chinese resturant! What has the world come to?...Haha!
Fast forward to shopping again... After getting my new dress we went to Barnes and Nobels and I bought a new journal and a book by David Sedaris, becuase Megan has got me reading his books. They're pretty hilarious. Although I don't have time to read for pleasure, Somehow I tend to find time. Maybe that's why I have a ton of work to do today. Also, I might be going to the movies today, but now I'm recalling that the super bowl is on today. But I don't know how interested I am in the Super Bowl today. So we'll see how the cards play out.
Hopefully a trip to the gym is in the hand of the day as well... We shall wait and see.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
recently
I really think professors just love to give us so much work we don't know what to do with ourselves. They must have little committee meetings and plan out their evil plan. I guess it's the way it is. This week was the first full week of the semester and I have to admit I really like only having class tues-fri. Maybe Longwood could work that in a little more. I doubt it....
So I'm headed to Short Pump in a little while! I'm pretty exciting. I should do some homework, but I'm planning on that and church today.
Some good things have happened this week. One of my good friends and I have been fighting for the past month because of girl drama and we are getting back to our normal selves together. Last night we watching Must Love Dogs and My Best Friend's Wedding. We decided I'm going to have tie-dye dresses at my wedding. Haha.- No, not seriously! It's always great when fights with friends end. I feel so relieved it was really bothering me for the past month, as much as I say it didn't, I think it really did. I'm glad we're getting back to the normal us though.
Right now I'm listening to 5 Times August, a band I actually saw with my friend who I watched the movies with last night. Ha, a little ironic.
I have a calendar my mom gave me for Christmas on my desk in my dorm. It's one of those pull the paper off each day for an inspiring quote that's supposed to make you want to jump up and down and tackle the day. I have to say, most days I'm pretty happy to be awake and look forward to the day. Just a second ago I wore off yesterday's, January 30th, to see todays quote. And today's quote is a pretty good one, "Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things." - Denise Diderot.
I think that's a pretty darn good quote myself... let me ponder that one a little Oh, yah, and do some homework before I head to Short Pump!
So I'm headed to Short Pump in a little while! I'm pretty exciting. I should do some homework, but I'm planning on that and church today.
Some good things have happened this week. One of my good friends and I have been fighting for the past month because of girl drama and we are getting back to our normal selves together. Last night we watching Must Love Dogs and My Best Friend's Wedding. We decided I'm going to have tie-dye dresses at my wedding. Haha.- No, not seriously! It's always great when fights with friends end. I feel so relieved it was really bothering me for the past month, as much as I say it didn't, I think it really did. I'm glad we're getting back to the normal us though.
Right now I'm listening to 5 Times August, a band I actually saw with my friend who I watched the movies with last night. Ha, a little ironic.
I have a calendar my mom gave me for Christmas on my desk in my dorm. It's one of those pull the paper off each day for an inspiring quote that's supposed to make you want to jump up and down and tackle the day. I have to say, most days I'm pretty happy to be awake and look forward to the day. Just a second ago I wore off yesterday's, January 30th, to see todays quote. And today's quote is a pretty good one, "Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things." - Denise Diderot.
I think that's a pretty darn good quote myself... let me ponder that one a little Oh, yah, and do some homework before I head to Short Pump!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
where's my snow day?
It was supposed to snow and have defiant freezing last night. Yet, the weather man was wrong again. I, who thought I wasn't going to have to make the walk across campus, made the walk across campus this morning to Spanish (and I'm not fond of Spanish) in the rain. Not the snow, but the rain. Seriously?! Back home it is snowing and has been all day. I just want some snow is that too much to ask for? I'm not even going to check the weather today... or for that matter a really long time. I rather be the girl who gets the surprise snow day than the one who anticipates snow and all she gets is rain.
On a lighter note, got a new cd, (well off itunes) by Thriving Ivory. I like it a lot!
On a lighter note, got a new cd, (well off itunes) by Thriving Ivory. I like it a lot!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
miss someone a lot today
College is great, fun, and all I expected and more. But some days I just want that someone special; that someone special for me is my boyfriend of two years, Kyle. He's pretty amazing and he's my best friend. I just wish college didn't mean distance. But nonetheless, the distance is worth it, without a doubt. And I'll see him in a few weeks. Although his birthday is in 3 days and I'm really bummed I won't be able to be home for it with him....
"Distance means so little when someone means so much."
.... Oh how true!
"Distance means so little when someone means so much."
.... Oh how true!
survey from Jenni
100 Truths. After you've filled this out, tag 10 people and have them do the same. include the person that tagged you.
Last beverage → Water
Last phone call → Jenni
Last instant message → Kyle
Last song you listened to → "For Heavens Sake" by Thriving Ivory (just started listening to them, I like them a lot)
Last time you cried → Last Sunday
HAVE YOU EVER:
Dated someone twice → No
Been cheated on → Yah, but that's done with and he's gone.
Kissed someone & regretted it → Sadly, yes
Lost someone special→ unfortunately, yes, I have
IN THE PAST MONTH HAVE YOU:
Fallen out of love → not a bit
Laughed until you cried → Most certainly have
Met someone who changed your life → No, not yet this month
Found out someone was talking about you → yah, Drama. Who cares, grow up.
Have you kissed anyone on your top friends? → Don't have MySpace
How many ppl on your top friends do you know in real life? → Don't have MySpace
How many kids do you want to have → hm, 2 or 3.
Do you have any pets → Yes, 1 dog
Do you want to change your name → Nope! I like it. Although no one can ever spell it
What time did you wake up today → 8:40
What were you doing at midnight last night → Sleeping. I was sick
Name something you CANNOT wait for → seeing Kyle in two weeks!
Last time you saw your father→ Father= years, Dad= a few weeks ago at home before returning to school.
What's one thing you wish you could change → how horrible I am at Spanish... yah, I'm terrible
Have you ever talked to a person named Tom → Yah, my Great Uncle's name is Tom.
What's getting on your nerves right now → Spanish and I don't feel very good right now. And I'm trying to get back into running more. I just really need to push myself to get out there.
What's your real name → LeighAnna Christine F.....
Relationship Status → Taken <3
Zodiac sign → pisces... February 22nd
Elementary/primary School → Potomac Elementary
Middle/secondary School → King George Middle School
High School → King George High School
Hair color → Brown with some lighter highlights thrown in there
Long or short → my hair is long, below the shoulders.
Are you a health freak → I can be. I try to eat healthy.
Righty or lefty → Righty
FIRSTS:
First surgery → I was 3ish with hernias
First piercing → Ears.. .and still my only
First best friend → Mom, Gramma, Nicki
First sport you joined → soccer
First pet → Ren, she was a cat, and she had Cancer and died when I was 7. :(
First vacation → IDK, think I was a maybe when I went to SC for some kinda vakay.
First real crush → umm, someone on tv, but I don't remember
CURRENTLY :
Eating → No
Drinking → agua
Waiting → To get motivation to do homework
YOUR FUTURE :
Want to get married?→ Absolutely. Not for a while, but yes I do.
Careers in mind? → Elementary/Middle School teacher
HAVE YOU EVER:
Kissed a stranger → Hecks nos!
Drank hard liquor → Yeah, I've tried it
Lost glasses/contacts → yah, it isn't fun.
Ran away from home → I always ran next door, but I suppose I attempted yes
Broken someone's heart → Kinda, but he did the wrong
Been arrested → No, I'm kind of boring..... not adventurous enough I suppose
Turned someone down → Yes I have
Cried when someone died → Of course, I'm a girl
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
Yourself → Yes. Very much so. Most days.
Miracles → Certainly do
Love at first sight → Yes and no.
Heaven → Yes, always
Santa Claus → Ha, yes becuase my parents tell me to haha
Kiss on the first date → Um... I guess.
Angels → Yes I do indeed
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY :
Is there one person you want to be with right now? → there certainly is
Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time → Never... that's ridiculous
Do you believe in God? → Yes
Last beverage → Water
Last phone call → Jenni
Last instant message → Kyle
Last song you listened to → "For Heavens Sake" by Thriving Ivory (just started listening to them, I like them a lot)
Last time you cried → Last Sunday
HAVE YOU EVER:
Dated someone twice → No
Been cheated on → Yah, but that's done with and he's gone.
Kissed someone & regretted it → Sadly, yes
Lost someone special→ unfortunately, yes, I have
IN THE PAST MONTH HAVE YOU:
Fallen out of love → not a bit
Laughed until you cried → Most certainly have
Met someone who changed your life → No, not yet this month
Found out someone was talking about you → yah, Drama. Who cares, grow up.
Have you kissed anyone on your top friends? → Don't have MySpace
How many ppl on your top friends do you know in real life? → Don't have MySpace
How many kids do you want to have → hm, 2 or 3.
Do you have any pets → Yes, 1 dog
Do you want to change your name → Nope! I like it. Although no one can ever spell it
What time did you wake up today → 8:40
What were you doing at midnight last night → Sleeping. I was sick
Name something you CANNOT wait for → seeing Kyle in two weeks!
Last time you saw your father→ Father= years, Dad= a few weeks ago at home before returning to school.
What's one thing you wish you could change → how horrible I am at Spanish... yah, I'm terrible
Have you ever talked to a person named Tom → Yah, my Great Uncle's name is Tom.
What's getting on your nerves right now → Spanish and I don't feel very good right now. And I'm trying to get back into running more. I just really need to push myself to get out there.
What's your real name → LeighAnna Christine F.....
Relationship Status → Taken <3
Zodiac sign → pisces... February 22nd
Elementary/primary School → Potomac Elementary
Middle/secondary School → King George Middle School
High School → King George High School
Hair color → Brown with some lighter highlights thrown in there
Long or short → my hair is long, below the shoulders.
Are you a health freak → I can be. I try to eat healthy.
Righty or lefty → Righty
FIRSTS:
First surgery → I was 3ish with hernias
First piercing → Ears.. .and still my only
First best friend → Mom, Gramma, Nicki
First sport you joined → soccer
First pet → Ren, she was a cat, and she had Cancer and died when I was 7. :(
First vacation → IDK, think I was a maybe when I went to SC for some kinda vakay.
First real crush → umm, someone on tv, but I don't remember
CURRENTLY :
Eating → No
Drinking → agua
Waiting → To get motivation to do homework
YOUR FUTURE :
Want to get married?→ Absolutely. Not for a while, but yes I do.
Careers in mind? → Elementary/Middle School teacher
HAVE YOU EVER:
Kissed a stranger → Hecks nos!
Drank hard liquor → Yeah, I've tried it
Lost glasses/contacts → yah, it isn't fun.
Ran away from home → I always ran next door, but I suppose I attempted yes
Broken someone's heart → Kinda, but he did the wrong
Been arrested → No, I'm kind of boring..... not adventurous enough I suppose
Turned someone down → Yes I have
Cried when someone died → Of course, I'm a girl
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
Yourself → Yes. Very much so. Most days.
Miracles → Certainly do
Love at first sight → Yes and no.
Heaven → Yes, always
Santa Claus → Ha, yes becuase my parents tell me to haha
Kiss on the first date → Um... I guess.
Angels → Yes I do indeed
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY :
Is there one person you want to be with right now? → there certainly is
Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time → Never... that's ridiculous
Do you believe in God? → Yes
Addicted to Music?... why yes, I am.
Music! What a great thing. Life really isn't complete with it. I like music a lot. Actually no, that's false; I love music. It's just so great and there is always some kind of music to suite your mood. Anytime of the day I always have some kind of music playing. I'm pretty open to any kind, but there is some music I really don't care for and I can't stand listening to the same seven songs over and over again. Unless I really love them. And I mean love them, love them. Not the fad kind of loving but pure loving. If music were a person, it'd be one of my best friends. As a matter of a fact, it may very well be already.
Current new artists I'm liking a lot:
A Fine Frenzy
Thriving Ivory
Current new artists I'm liking a lot:
A Fine Frenzy
Thriving Ivory
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
back to school, second semester
So they say the hardest adjusting part is the beginning when you're away from home and you don't have your mom anymore there fore you every step of the way. Okay, I see and understand that. But really, it's just a different life all the way around you. You somehow between the time of June and August become this adult. Well really, it's like over night. The first night in college after your parents drop you off. I'm ok with it and I think I've adjusted pretty well. College is fun, a lot of work, but nonetheless fun. I do miss my boyfriend back home. I just have to be reminded that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Seeing him over winter break was nothing short of amazing!
Thus, I start the second semester with 17 credits, which include Spanish (not my strongest subject.) Hopefully with a little luck and some practice I'll be able to pull out of there.
Thus, I start the second semester with 17 credits, which include Spanish (not my strongest subject.) Hopefully with a little luck and some practice I'll be able to pull out of there.
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