Sunday, June 20, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Be still my beating heart
i continue to run out of peace and rest around the same time every night, and with the exception of sleeping all the time i don't know what to do. i am praying, but i guess it could be harder, but i still hurt. and mike coming home this weekend from bootcamp makes it so hard. so so so so hard. i don't know if i'll be able to be around jessica and mike. as much as i want to see mike on sunday, it may be to much for me.
i think just a simple letter, phone call (which won't happen), or anything would make me feel better. i just need something! im tired of being strong, i just want someone else to be strong for me. i miss my best friend so much, i need him around...i want my best friend back, stupid navy taking him away
i think just a simple letter, phone call (which won't happen), or anything would make me feel better. i just need something! im tired of being strong, i just want someone else to be strong for me. i miss my best friend so much, i need him around...i want my best friend back, stupid navy taking him away
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
And still my heart and body aches for you
So yesterday was kind of tough, but after class mom and katie kept me busy shopping. We ate Olive Garden and then went shopping for like hours....no lie...haha. I got some cute stuff for London, but by the end I just wanted to be alone and think..but then being alone just makes me sad and lonely, so I need to find a balance.
Today I woke up and called his recruiter but he told me to call back later for his number. After class I met up with Jordan and Joshie-poo and we colored and painted. :) We even made pictures to send to ethan, haha :) I also discovered that Josh just has this kind of special hug that makes my heart stop aching, even if it is only for just a second. After a pizza dinner we headed off to the Cupcake Shoppe where I DEVOURED my cupcake. And I just want to say THANK YOU to Jordan for letting me spend time with her and Josh today...and I'm sorry that he was hugging all on me and not you...but then again you live with him now ;)
As I was listening to the iPod and driving home I realized that even though I keep my mind constantly busy during the day by the time it's like 8pm I'm exhausted because I won't let my brain rest. Then when my brain does rest all I want to do is curl up and think of Ethan. And no matter what, at the end of the day my heart, and body only continues to ache for his voice, hug, and just knowing how his day was. But praying John 14:27 before I sleep and right when I wake up. I also pray during the day too, but raying at those instances are slowly making my dreams better and the mornings better as well...
Today I woke up and called his recruiter but he told me to call back later for his number. After class I met up with Jordan and Joshie-poo and we colored and painted. :) We even made pictures to send to ethan, haha :) I also discovered that Josh just has this kind of special hug that makes my heart stop aching, even if it is only for just a second. After a pizza dinner we headed off to the Cupcake Shoppe where I DEVOURED my cupcake. And I just want to say THANK YOU to Jordan for letting me spend time with her and Josh today...and I'm sorry that he was hugging all on me and not you...but then again you live with him now ;)
As I was listening to the iPod and driving home I realized that even though I keep my mind constantly busy during the day by the time it's like 8pm I'm exhausted because I won't let my brain rest. Then when my brain does rest all I want to do is curl up and think of Ethan. And no matter what, at the end of the day my heart, and body only continues to ache for his voice, hug, and just knowing how his day was. But praying John 14:27 before I sleep and right when I wake up. I also pray during the day too, but raying at those instances are slowly making my dreams better and the mornings better as well...
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not le tyour hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
that is what I have been praying both for Ethan and I. This morning is better because of that. better update later...for now it's school time then Jordan and Joshie time...
that is what I have been praying both for Ethan and I. This morning is better because of that. better update later...for now it's school time then Jordan and Joshie time...
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
It's Happened
Ethan left yesterday. It was hard, but not as hard as I thought. Well, I lie. It was very hard...but I tried my hardest to control myself. We prayed at church, and it broke my heart when he said "Protect her while I can't" and proceeded to cry some. Then as we sat in my car just holding each other those last few hours, I cried on and off but we were happy together. A lot of emotions were going through my mind and all I could think was that I love him and that he's the best for me. When I dropped him off I couldn't let go or stop the tears. While I didn't sob, I did steadily cry. Then, as we finally let go of each other and were going to say bye, he cried. That broke me again. But he got it under control and then he walked away...that was so hard for me to watch...but he told me he'd be back for me sooner than I thought...and gave me a signal of hope for something shiney when he gets back.
Today was okay...I slept in (after going to bed right at 10:30) to about 10 before running to Walmart with Katie and Mom. My sister has been the best today. When I got on facebook when I woke up and seeing everything made me cry, she comforted me and gave me her iTouch to play with so I could throw birds at pigs to cheer up. Then I made stir fry for Peyton before we hung out and played in the pool some. Then she had to leave to take her brother to swim practice. Now mom and I have been watching NCIS and having us time. :)
Oh, and Ethan just called me...he landed safely. Oh hearing his voice was heaven...I love him so much and so completely that it is insane yet it will sustain me (as will God). Ethan, I know you can't read this, but: I LOVE YOU and August 19th can't come fast enough...
Today was okay...I slept in (after going to bed right at 10:30) to about 10 before running to Walmart with Katie and Mom. My sister has been the best today. When I got on facebook when I woke up and seeing everything made me cry, she comforted me and gave me her iTouch to play with so I could throw birds at pigs to cheer up. Then I made stir fry for Peyton before we hung out and played in the pool some. Then she had to leave to take her brother to swim practice. Now mom and I have been watching NCIS and having us time. :)
Oh, and Ethan just called me...he landed safely. Oh hearing his voice was heaven...I love him so much and so completely that it is insane yet it will sustain me (as will God). Ethan, I know you can't read this, but: I LOVE YOU and August 19th can't come fast enough...
Thursday, June 10, 2010
EDU-241 Blog Post #3
This week I have worked with Powerpoint, Word, the interent, Web Expressions, and other sources to create a Webquest. While I had used all of these softwares before, using them as one collective unit was more difficult then I thought. I had to make sure everything flowed together correctly and matched what the other document was saying. This was helpful for me to work on before I go into the classroom becuase it allows me the chance to use multiple pieces of technology in the class to create seamless presentations, projects, or other activities for my students.
Webquest was a new experience for me, and as I made it I saw how useful it was for the class. Through just one webquest I meet multiple NCSCOS goals as well as some Wake County goals. In the future, using a webquest will allow me to not only allow the students to use technology but to show them how multiple softwares can work together and create a beautiful project.
Webquest was a new experience for me, and as I made it I saw how useful it was for the class. Through just one webquest I meet multiple NCSCOS goals as well as some Wake County goals. In the future, using a webquest will allow me to not only allow the students to use technology but to show them how multiple softwares can work together and create a beautiful project.
Friday, June 4, 2010
EDU-241 Blog #2
This week we talked about using Excel, databases, and PowerPoint's in the classroom. I already knew how to make a PowerPoint, and I've used it several times when teaching a class. I had used Excel before, but I did not know how to do a lot of the things I learned this week.
Learning how to make grade books in Excel was very valuable to me because that means I can keep track grades more easily and make less mistakes as I do the math because the computer helps me keep track and average correctly. I also learned little tidbits in Excel like how to lock a row so that whenever you scroll it keeps the same column/row there. This is useful for grade books because I can enter the correct grades for a student without having to scroll back and forth to check that I have the right names.
Databases are also useful for me to have learned to create and use because it makes emails, letters, and anything else in which I will need to use the student's and the parent/guardian's contact information. I can just make labels straight from the database without having to hand-write out 100 letters for all of my classes.
Learning how to make grade books in Excel was very valuable to me because that means I can keep track grades more easily and make less mistakes as I do the math because the computer helps me keep track and average correctly. I also learned little tidbits in Excel like how to lock a row so that whenever you scroll it keeps the same column/row there. This is useful for grade books because I can enter the correct grades for a student without having to scroll back and forth to check that I have the right names.
Databases are also useful for me to have learned to create and use because it makes emails, letters, and anything else in which I will need to use the student's and the parent/guardian's contact information. I can just make labels straight from the database without having to hand-write out 100 letters for all of my classes.
Friday, May 28, 2010
EDU-241 Blog #1
This week in class we have used Microsoft Word and Publisher as well as Web Expressions. I have worked a lot with Microsoft Word, but I never knew it had templates you could use to make things go by faster. I can definately use those templates in my class for flyers or handouts so that the task goes by faster and I can move on to working on other things for the class. I had not used Publisher or Web Expressions ever before. Now with these two I can make more handouts or posters for the class as well as develop a webpage of information I want my students to see. These are both useful pieces of technology because it allows me to teach in many different ways, instead of the lecture-style classroom. With Web Expressions I can set up a Web hunt for students to use to learn about different authors or for them to practice grammar. It would be an interesting new way for students to learn instead of working out grammar on a worksheet.
I can also allow my students to use these tools for projects. They can make their own flyers, or whatever else the situation calls for, on Word and Publisher. That way not only will students be learning about English topics but they also will be attaining necessary technological skills to succeed in the future. They also can create a webpage on an author or book they are researching instead of writing a paper. This would allow them more creativity in their project and allow those students who do not like writing papers to show that they grasp the concept through another medium.
I can also allow my students to use these tools for projects. They can make their own flyers, or whatever else the situation calls for, on Word and Publisher. That way not only will students be learning about English topics but they also will be attaining necessary technological skills to succeed in the future. They also can create a webpage on an author or book they are researching instead of writing a paper. This would allow them more creativity in their project and allow those students who do not like writing papers to show that they grasp the concept through another medium.
17 Days
I've been thinking about weddings. A lot actually...I even dreamed of one last night. But it wasn't my own, but Erin and Cory's wedding. And on Saturday I am supposed to be going to another wedding. When will it be my turn? A year ago everyone had bets I would be engaged by Christmas of '09. Now? it looks like it won't be till I get gray hair. :/
ok, so maybe I'm exagerating...but all I've ever wanted was to be a stay at home mom. I didn't need a job, or anything...I just am attending college to be safe. I just wanted a kind, caring, and loving husband who took care of me and children to look after and raise.
Happy news is that I'm surviving summer school and am about 1/3 of the way through! Yay me? haha...
oh...and london is in 1 month. exactly. :)
ok, so maybe I'm exagerating...but all I've ever wanted was to be a stay at home mom. I didn't need a job, or anything...I just am attending college to be safe. I just wanted a kind, caring, and loving husband who took care of me and children to look after and raise.
Happy news is that I'm surviving summer school and am about 1/3 of the way through! Yay me? haha...
oh...and london is in 1 month. exactly. :)
Sunday, May 23, 2010
21 days
Dear Blog,
I am upset. for several reason. here is a mini (MINI) list:
a) not going to the mountains -> ethan doesn't seem to be doing anything about it
b) he's gonna go for a day without me to the mountains to see his family
c) the weekend of his going away party I have some stupid t.fellows thing that requires me to be gone all day friday (I have to miss a class and may now fail summer school) and then saturday the t.fellows lady said she'd let me off early. however, "early" could mean 9pm [i can't find the email] and i would miss his party. makes me look like a great girlfriend.
d) he keeps getting mad at me saying i'm "not happy for him and the navy" and that all I say is that I'm so sad about him leaving which is the exact opposite. i hardly say i'm sad and i'm always telling him i'm happy for him and help him with his stuff for it...
I don't know what to do anymore. I'm three weekends from his leaving (the third is the actual weekend of leaving) and I feel like I'll never have anytime with him now. Thanks to summer school, his work, and stupid CURFEWS and idiotic money problems...good bye any special moments we had planned. I'm just so frustrated and upset because it looks like the world is conspiring against me. I just want to pause time so I can just not have to worry about the days dwindling down.
sorry this was so teen-angst like.
I am upset. for several reason. here is a mini (MINI) list:
a) not going to the mountains -> ethan doesn't seem to be doing anything about it
b) he's gonna go for a day without me to the mountains to see his family
c) the weekend of his going away party I have some stupid t.fellows thing that requires me to be gone all day friday (I have to miss a class and may now fail summer school) and then saturday the t.fellows lady said she'd let me off early. however, "early" could mean 9pm [i can't find the email] and i would miss his party. makes me look like a great girlfriend.
d) he keeps getting mad at me saying i'm "not happy for him and the navy" and that all I say is that I'm so sad about him leaving which is the exact opposite. i hardly say i'm sad and i'm always telling him i'm happy for him and help him with his stuff for it...
I don't know what to do anymore. I'm three weekends from his leaving (the third is the actual weekend of leaving) and I feel like I'll never have anytime with him now. Thanks to summer school, his work, and stupid CURFEWS and idiotic money problems...good bye any special moments we had planned. I'm just so frustrated and upset because it looks like the world is conspiring against me. I just want to pause time so I can just not have to worry about the days dwindling down.
sorry this was so teen-angst like.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
T-26 days
I finally got my Navy Baby on Sunday...he's a beautiful blue betta fish with a cute (and modern) little fish tank. (I discovered you can put pictures in the back...picture of me and Ethan going in there? yup. :) ) Ethan got me him so I have him as a happy reminder when he's gone. But...tonight he's acting really weird. Mom moved him up into my room, and he was freaking out and at one point he even rammed himself TWICE into the fishtank loud enough that I could hear it from the bed...my sister and I think that it may have been trying to fight the objects around it so I moved them out of the way and we'll see what happens. If my Navy Baby dies I'll be really upset because I take good care of it and speak to it lots during the day. Ethan's MoMo lasted 2 years...Navy Baby better at least last for more than 3 days.
I'm struggling with Ethan leaving right now. Not like a "crying all the time" struggle, but a "I need more time with you...we should just move in together and not see anyone until you leave" struggle. He says it's hard for him...but I dunno, I don't really see him as being upset that there are only 26 days left. Wow...really? 26 days...I didn't realize that it was even that close. Lord, help me. I just look at happy couples getting engaged and married, and I just want that for myself. I don't have any guarantee of a future right now. Well, I do. I know that he loves me and I love him and we'll make it work..but right now I almost need a more tangible way of seeing that. I will miss him and he will be absent for so much in the next couple years that I don't know what to do. I guess hoping is good but there is only so much hope a girl can have.
"never give up on your dreams for going without dreams means going withot hope and going without hope means going without purpose"
I'm struggling with Ethan leaving right now. Not like a "crying all the time" struggle, but a "I need more time with you...we should just move in together and not see anyone until you leave" struggle. He says it's hard for him...but I dunno, I don't really see him as being upset that there are only 26 days left. Wow...really? 26 days...I didn't realize that it was even that close. Lord, help me. I just look at happy couples getting engaged and married, and I just want that for myself. I don't have any guarantee of a future right now. Well, I do. I know that he loves me and I love him and we'll make it work..but right now I almost need a more tangible way of seeing that. I will miss him and he will be absent for so much in the next couple years that I don't know what to do. I guess hoping is good but there is only so much hope a girl can have.
"never give up on your dreams for going without dreams means going withot hope and going without hope means going without purpose"
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Hello
You say goodbye, I say hello,
Hello hello hello,
I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello
I know it's been forever since I've been on here, so I'm sorry. but it's been kind of crazy. I got a 3.76 for the semester's GPA which repaired my GPA to hopefully high enough for Honor's. It was a hard past two semesters...well Spring 09 and Fall 09 were hard, but this one was so much better! Thank you Jordan, Ethan, Mom, Dad, Jessica, Kendall, Theater Girls, and everyone else in my life. You lifted me up and made me see it was worth it to fight for what I wanted.
I'm working hard to make myself an English-Theater major with a 9-12 licensure...but it's gonna be crazy hard to get there...21 credits each semester? check. Summer school? check.
but everyone keeps telling me that staying busy like this means it'll be easier for me to deal with Ethan being gone...if it meant that Ethan would stay, I wouldn't be this busy. But we'll see.
I'm going with Ethan tomorrow to get his 30-day testing/check-up before Boot-Camp. It'll only make it more real...hello future, where did you come from? can we make a raincheck? Thanks...
Well my sister graduates college this weekend (lucky her) so it's all changing in our household. My aunt is here, and I love her, but sometimes it's a little crazy. I mean, they've been gone for over 12 hours shopping...wow. But whatev's. Tomorrow I'm making my handsome, strong, sweet, and amazing boyfriend lunch. And I'm so excited for that! :)
Oh speaking of amazing boyfriend. He totally did this HUGE surprise for me...and I had no clue what it could be...and then he surprised me with a CD of like 12 songs he recorded...for me! Jordan and her dad are amazing for helping him do this and letting him use the recording studio. I'm so lucky...and that CD has been playing nonstop and will continue to play nonstop once he leaves. I'm the luckiest girl ever because I have the best man ever. I love you Ethan....
Hello hello hello,
I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello
I know it's been forever since I've been on here, so I'm sorry. but it's been kind of crazy. I got a 3.76 for the semester's GPA which repaired my GPA to hopefully high enough for Honor's. It was a hard past two semesters...well Spring 09 and Fall 09 were hard, but this one was so much better! Thank you Jordan, Ethan, Mom, Dad, Jessica, Kendall, Theater Girls, and everyone else in my life. You lifted me up and made me see it was worth it to fight for what I wanted.
I'm working hard to make myself an English-Theater major with a 9-12 licensure...but it's gonna be crazy hard to get there...21 credits each semester? check. Summer school? check.
but everyone keeps telling me that staying busy like this means it'll be easier for me to deal with Ethan being gone...if it meant that Ethan would stay, I wouldn't be this busy. But we'll see.
I'm going with Ethan tomorrow to get his 30-day testing/check-up before Boot-Camp. It'll only make it more real...hello future, where did you come from? can we make a raincheck? Thanks...
Well my sister graduates college this weekend (lucky her) so it's all changing in our household. My aunt is here, and I love her, but sometimes it's a little crazy. I mean, they've been gone for over 12 hours shopping...wow. But whatev's. Tomorrow I'm making my handsome, strong, sweet, and amazing boyfriend lunch. And I'm so excited for that! :)
Oh speaking of amazing boyfriend. He totally did this HUGE surprise for me...and I had no clue what it could be...and then he surprised me with a CD of like 12 songs he recorded...for me! Jordan and her dad are amazing for helping him do this and letting him use the recording studio. I'm so lucky...and that CD has been playing nonstop and will continue to play nonstop once he leaves. I'm the luckiest girl ever because I have the best man ever. I love you Ethan....
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Jeremiah 29:11
After an emotion filled day, and crying, and yelling, and frustrations...I drove back to school and it hit me why everything is bothering me so much about this Navy thing.
I'm scared. I'm utterly and completely scared. I have no idea what's going to happen and I don't like that. It's always been like this for me...any time the future comes up, I panic. I tell people it's because I love plans and if I don't have a plan, I don't like it...but it's not true. I'm terrified of what's to come and whats going to happen. I don't like that there are no answers, and while I know I'm supposed to rely on God it's a little much for me right now. I know He has a plan for me, and it'll all work out but right now I can't see it and it scares me.
I don't like feeling like I have no control...I'm not a control-freak, but when it comes to my future I do like to know what may happen. The future is, and always has been, some foggy mysterious thing to me...and I'm terrified.
I'm scared. I'm utterly and completely scared. I have no idea what's going to happen and I don't like that. It's always been like this for me...any time the future comes up, I panic. I tell people it's because I love plans and if I don't have a plan, I don't like it...but it's not true. I'm terrified of what's to come and whats going to happen. I don't like that there are no answers, and while I know I'm supposed to rely on God it's a little much for me right now. I know He has a plan for me, and it'll all work out but right now I can't see it and it scares me.
I don't like feeling like I have no control...I'm not a control-freak, but when it comes to my future I do like to know what may happen. The future is, and always has been, some foggy mysterious thing to me...and I'm terrified.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Hi
I've been ordered to post by midnight by Jordan, so I'm following orders. :)
This weekend has been pretty good, I spent friday night watching NCIS with Jordan before waking up Saturday and spending all day taking pictures with the love of my life. :)
This weekend has been pretty good, I spent friday night watching NCIS with Jordan before waking up Saturday and spending all day taking pictures with the love of my life. :)
Those pictures came out lovely, and I can't stop looking at them! Then Ethan and I fell asleep watching 3:10 to Yuma...haha
Today we had a study abroad meeting and it was exciting because it was just for the England students and it was cool to see wwho is going and what we're going to be doing. I'm supposed to have my top 5 places I wanna go up for Jordan to see, but I can't reallly think right now so I'll do that later. I'm just excited to go learn, but I'm worried we won't really have time to go places..or that I'll have money. I'm not making any money at my job right now, so...I dunno what I'm going to do. I wish I knew someone with a small job that I could get in on for just a couple months so I'm actually making money.
I fell on the steps today, and apparently I hit my head..but I don't remember that part. I was feeling nausous but I'm okay now..I just have like a bump on the back of my head...but it's time for bed. good night dear blog
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Hi blog...I haven't talked to you in awhile.
Not much to really talk about, it's just been school. I mean, no one is really interested in reading about my school life. I'm not a very interesting person and I don't really have interesting things to say.
All I know is is this: I have 28 days left. 28 days. I don't think I can handle this. At all. I have 28 days to get in hugs, and kisses, and sweet moments, and laughs, and movies, and just quiet times holding each other's hands in before it's all gone for who knows how long. I didn't realize what I was signing up for when I fell in love with you...and now that I do, I don't know how I'm going to get through this.
Not much to really talk about, it's just been school. I mean, no one is really interested in reading about my school life. I'm not a very interesting person and I don't really have interesting things to say.
All I know is is this: I have 28 days left. 28 days. I don't think I can handle this. At all. I have 28 days to get in hugs, and kisses, and sweet moments, and laughs, and movies, and just quiet times holding each other's hands in before it's all gone for who knows how long. I didn't realize what I was signing up for when I fell in love with you...and now that I do, I don't know how I'm going to get through this.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
NCIS = Love
So Ethan came over today and was kinda grumpy, but that's okay and I tried to make him happy. We watched Timeline and then it was time for dinner. He so kindly took me to Mellow Mushroom. Mm, mm, good! I love it soo much.
Then as we drove around for dessert I had the most brillant idea ever. I decided to fianlly introduce Ethan to another love of mine...the Cupcake Shoppe. Yes, that's right those brillant and delicious cupcakes with tall whips of buttercream -
OH MY GOD! This commercial just came on and a sexy voice started to sing to me...it was chocolate ice cream. New favorite commercial.
-Anyways. Even though he enjoyed his Pineapple Cherry Delight cupcake, he told me it wasn't worth three dollars. I think he's gone crazy in the head.
We made it back to the dorm and since we didn't have long before he left we sat down to watch TV. Guess what was on? Yes, NCIS. Did I make him watch it? Yes. Did he have to wait for a commercial so I could walk him out of the dorm? Yes. Am I silly? Yes. :)
Well now it's time to edit photos/work on Puppetry. Good night dear blog.
Then as we drove around for dessert I had the most brillant idea ever. I decided to fianlly introduce Ethan to another love of mine...the Cupcake Shoppe. Yes, that's right those brillant and delicious cupcakes with tall whips of buttercream -
OH MY GOD! This commercial just came on and a sexy voice started to sing to me...it was chocolate ice cream. New favorite commercial.
-Anyways. Even though he enjoyed his Pineapple Cherry Delight cupcake, he told me it wasn't worth three dollars. I think he's gone crazy in the head.
We made it back to the dorm and since we didn't have long before he left we sat down to watch TV. Guess what was on? Yes, NCIS. Did I make him watch it? Yes. Did he have to wait for a commercial so I could walk him out of the dorm? Yes. Am I silly? Yes. :)
Well now it's time to edit photos/work on Puppetry. Good night dear blog.
I feel like Dancin', Dancin', Dancin' the Night Away...
So yesterday:
Went to all my classes and met with the English advisor. She was kinda ridiculous...like I felt like I had no encouragement from her at all to be an English teacher. I understand I'm making the switch late so I'll have to work hard, but still! Not only that but it took her 3 weeks to finally arrange a meeting with me to which I showed up on time and she had apparently made another meeting and ran over into our time. I just didn't get a good vibe from her. She kind of treated me like a little kid. This could pend badly for me...
As for the rest of the day, it went pretty well. Modern was fun and I got to work on my Astronomy project before APO (which, I just finished said project...yay!) where we finished the invites. They look great. I met Ethan for dinner before we came back to my room to play videogames/get ready for Spring Formal.
The Formal was really fun...at first a little weird cause no one was doing anything. Ethan and I quickly examined the food and I found the chocolate covered strawberries. Score for me? I think so. Then finally we began to dance and it was soo much fun. I always have fun dancing with Ethan, but last night was just something extra...maybe cause I knew I may not get another one soon? I dunno what it was, but it was great fun. The DJ did a lot of great songs and it was just cool to see everyone out and having fun. Side note: Sheryl and Sara def. know how to dance. Anyways, we started to play blackjack (it was a Vegas theme) to take a quick break from dancing and the PROFESSIONAL dealer was sooo ridiculous. She would help the boys, aka cheat and tell them what her cards were, and then with us girls, not help us and cheat us of our money! At first she started taking my money when we tied when technically you're supposed to keep your money at a tie, you just don't gain any. But yet the guy at the end of the table wasn't loosing his as they tied. She was just ridiculous...I think she felt lonely and the boys made her feel young again? I dunno.
Then Ethan drove me back to school where sadly he couldn't spend the night. :( I got to sleep in till like 12:15, lovely, and now I'm doing homework waiting for him to get here. I'll see you later dear blog.
Went to all my classes and met with the English advisor. She was kinda ridiculous...like I felt like I had no encouragement from her at all to be an English teacher. I understand I'm making the switch late so I'll have to work hard, but still! Not only that but it took her 3 weeks to finally arrange a meeting with me to which I showed up on time and she had apparently made another meeting and ran over into our time. I just didn't get a good vibe from her. She kind of treated me like a little kid. This could pend badly for me...
As for the rest of the day, it went pretty well. Modern was fun and I got to work on my Astronomy project before APO (which, I just finished said project...yay!) where we finished the invites. They look great. I met Ethan for dinner before we came back to my room to play videogames/get ready for Spring Formal.
The Formal was really fun...at first a little weird cause no one was doing anything. Ethan and I quickly examined the food and I found the chocolate covered strawberries. Score for me? I think so. Then finally we began to dance and it was soo much fun. I always have fun dancing with Ethan, but last night was just something extra...maybe cause I knew I may not get another one soon? I dunno what it was, but it was great fun. The DJ did a lot of great songs and it was just cool to see everyone out and having fun. Side note: Sheryl and Sara def. know how to dance. Anyways, we started to play blackjack (it was a Vegas theme) to take a quick break from dancing and the PROFESSIONAL dealer was sooo ridiculous. She would help the boys, aka cheat and tell them what her cards were, and then with us girls, not help us and cheat us of our money! At first she started taking my money when we tied when technically you're supposed to keep your money at a tie, you just don't gain any. But yet the guy at the end of the table wasn't loosing his as they tied. She was just ridiculous...I think she felt lonely and the boys made her feel young again? I dunno.
Then Ethan drove me back to school where sadly he couldn't spend the night. :( I got to sleep in till like 12:15, lovely, and now I'm doing homework waiting for him to get here. I'll see you later dear blog.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Quick Update
As I write this I'm sitting in Educational Psychology...tsk tsk?
Anways, Wednesday not much happened...I made it through all my clases and about died from the pollen...hate it. Then we had an ETC meeting which went well, I think, and we're solidfying the date for our staged readings. I also found out that we're NOT going to the reenactment this weekend. BOOO :(
Thursday was pretty crazy. I spent the first half doing homework/registering for classes...once I went to class at 2 though, everything was fast paced and right after each other. I got out of Yoga, ran to my car, picked someone up and then went all the way to GARNER to go to a Walmart. Why we went this far when there is one on Glenwood? idk, silly people. After spending 500 dollars on food we came back and set up the reception for the ALD inductions. I ate so much ridiculous food I about *died*. Then I tried on my formal dress for LeGrande and Jordan and it still looks good. :) Then Jordan and I stayed up till 2am backing up some of her files because her hard drive is dying.
Well, that's caught you up dear blog...I'll blog later about today after there is more to say.
Anways, Wednesday not much happened...I made it through all my clases and about died from the pollen...hate it. Then we had an ETC meeting which went well, I think, and we're solidfying the date for our staged readings. I also found out that we're NOT going to the reenactment this weekend. BOOO :(
Thursday was pretty crazy. I spent the first half doing homework/registering for classes...once I went to class at 2 though, everything was fast paced and right after each other. I got out of Yoga, ran to my car, picked someone up and then went all the way to GARNER to go to a Walmart. Why we went this far when there is one on Glenwood? idk, silly people. After spending 500 dollars on food we came back and set up the reception for the ALD inductions. I ate so much ridiculous food I about *died*. Then I tried on my formal dress for LeGrande and Jordan and it still looks good. :) Then Jordan and I stayed up till 2am backing up some of her files because her hard drive is dying.
Well, that's caught you up dear blog...I'll blog later about today after there is more to say.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
3 day week?
So today started off with a mad rush to get to a middle school for student observations. The campus email system had been down so I couldn't get to my email to check when I was supposed to be there and I thought it was set for 9:30am. When I got up at like 8:45 to get ready to go, I checked my email and I was supposed to be there at 9am!! Luckily, I called the teacher and he said it was okay and that he'd see me soon.
I loved observing the class! It was an ID severe class, but they were cute kids and it was fun to see how the teacher and his assistants worked with the students. One student, "Daniel", gained a special spot in my heart. He could not move his limbs on his own easily, but he was just adorable. And when he smiled or tracked the object with his eyes, my heart cheered for him! I was sad to have to leave and come back to school.
The pollen was horrible today! I couldn't breathe and was sniffling everywhere I went. Improv was fun and I actually found out I have the class off on Thursday...study time here I come! Today we focused on performing and not allowing mime into our dance at all. I think we did a pretty good job. Then English was interesting because a girl in front of me was using her computer and the picture on her desk-top was this naked man! (Luckily the picture cut off right at the right spot to where I didn't have to see his private parts, but still!) I was giggling so much over it with Julie-Kate that I think she noticed...she quickly changed her background to a white tree. But seriously, if you're going to have a picture of your naked, hairy boyfriend on your computer, then I think I'm allowed to giggle at you.
Yoga was nice and relaxing cause we just breathed today. My partner and I both fell asleep though, so that was intertaining. Then it was off to dinner with the lovely Jordan before induction rehearsal for Alpha Lamba Delta. Then, I sat on my butt all night doing homework...well...procrastinating doing homework. haha
I can't help but think that I only have 35 days left with Ethan...it seems like a lot but at the same time as we sit down and plan things...there is no time! I just have to get through the rest of school and exams and then I can spend all day, every day with him before he leaves. I love him *so* much, it'll be hard to say bye. I'll do my best and not cry in front of the MEPS gang, that way they won't tease him too much...I hope.
I keep thinking about our future, and all I can think about is how God really blessed us with this change of events. Ethan now is getting a hefty sum for a signing bonus, his saved up paid over-time hours, and the additional hours they had been not counting, and a small start of a retirement fund! God really took this situation of not knowing what was going to happen next and how we would afford it and is blessing us. Thanks so much for that God, I finally believe that we have a change at truly having the money to get engaged and married within the next couple years. I've also been blessed through this contract change in that now I know exactly where Ethan will be for his schooling. Instead of possibly being shipped to Florida or California, Ethan's gonna be in Charleston...so close to me! (I also now have an excuse to go see Charleston, ;] haha). God really is looking out for me, and it's time I started thanking him for that and started growing in Him again.
Well, it looks like I should sleep now so good night dear blog, I'll see you tomorrow.
I loved observing the class! It was an ID severe class, but they were cute kids and it was fun to see how the teacher and his assistants worked with the students. One student, "Daniel", gained a special spot in my heart. He could not move his limbs on his own easily, but he was just adorable. And when he smiled or tracked the object with his eyes, my heart cheered for him! I was sad to have to leave and come back to school.
The pollen was horrible today! I couldn't breathe and was sniffling everywhere I went. Improv was fun and I actually found out I have the class off on Thursday...study time here I come! Today we focused on performing and not allowing mime into our dance at all. I think we did a pretty good job. Then English was interesting because a girl in front of me was using her computer and the picture on her desk-top was this naked man! (Luckily the picture cut off right at the right spot to where I didn't have to see his private parts, but still!) I was giggling so much over it with Julie-Kate that I think she noticed...she quickly changed her background to a white tree. But seriously, if you're going to have a picture of your naked, hairy boyfriend on your computer, then I think I'm allowed to giggle at you.
Yoga was nice and relaxing cause we just breathed today. My partner and I both fell asleep though, so that was intertaining. Then it was off to dinner with the lovely Jordan before induction rehearsal for Alpha Lamba Delta. Then, I sat on my butt all night doing homework...well...procrastinating doing homework. haha
I can't help but think that I only have 35 days left with Ethan...it seems like a lot but at the same time as we sit down and plan things...there is no time! I just have to get through the rest of school and exams and then I can spend all day, every day with him before he leaves. I love him *so* much, it'll be hard to say bye. I'll do my best and not cry in front of the MEPS gang, that way they won't tease him too much...I hope.
I keep thinking about our future, and all I can think about is how God really blessed us with this change of events. Ethan now is getting a hefty sum for a signing bonus, his saved up paid over-time hours, and the additional hours they had been not counting, and a small start of a retirement fund! God really took this situation of not knowing what was going to happen next and how we would afford it and is blessing us. Thanks so much for that God, I finally believe that we have a change at truly having the money to get engaged and married within the next couple years. I've also been blessed through this contract change in that now I know exactly where Ethan will be for his schooling. Instead of possibly being shipped to Florida or California, Ethan's gonna be in Charleston...so close to me! (I also now have an excuse to go see Charleston, ;] haha). God really is looking out for me, and it's time I started thanking him for that and started growing in Him again.
Well, it looks like I should sleep now so good night dear blog, I'll see you tomorrow.
Monday, April 5, 2010
All that I'm after is a Life full of Laughter, as long as that Laughter is with You
Today started out preeeetty rocky. Not gonna lie. But it ended up going pretty smoothly.
I started packing and got everything ready to go back to the dorm and then sat around waiting for a couple hours to see Ethan. Finally he showed up and we went and ran my errands like mailing CDs to Steven and then getting some pictures taken care of at Walmart. A quicker lunch at CiCi's Pizza before going to Game Stop to buy a game that they didn't have so then we went to Target. Then Ethan got a game from Brian's for me and I told him to take me home. Immediately.
After righting things I gathered my music and drove to Bible Study Fellowship, which was a nice evening. I was exhausted, but it was still nice to meet with the group and learn. Then it was off to school where I saw my most amazing suite (feels like room) mate. I took care of unpacking and making my To-Do list of the week and then now its time for bed.
I know it was a short blog today dear blog, but there is not much to say of today. Good night
I started packing and got everything ready to go back to the dorm and then sat around waiting for a couple hours to see Ethan. Finally he showed up and we went and ran my errands like mailing CDs to Steven and then getting some pictures taken care of at Walmart. A quicker lunch at CiCi's Pizza before going to Game Stop to buy a game that they didn't have so then we went to Target. Then Ethan got a game from Brian's for me and I told him to take me home. Immediately.
After righting things I gathered my music and drove to Bible Study Fellowship, which was a nice evening. I was exhausted, but it was still nice to meet with the group and learn. Then it was off to school where I saw my most amazing suite (feels like room) mate. I took care of unpacking and making my To-Do list of the week and then now its time for bed.
I know it was a short blog today dear blog, but there is not much to say of today. Good night
What am I Supposed to do When the Best Part of me was Always you?
Yay Easter!! :)
After being up late I actually managed to get up on time and go to church, which was nice. I love seeing everyone dressed up in there Easter finery. Then Ethan and I helped clean up the church before rushing home for the yearly get-together. Dad and Mr. Barron hid the eggs (bad idea to ask Mr. Barron to help -> he's kinda crazy and good at hiding things) while Katie, Tim, Aaron, Ethan and I all waited to go fight over them.
I should note now that I *never* ever win. In years past I've been tackled and stolen from...I'm also not very observant.
Continuing on. So, they led us out one by one with our eyes closed and then released us all to go find the eggs. Everyone stayed in the front part of the back yard so I ran out to the back part to get a head start. I ran and looked everywhere and just started chucking eggs in the bucket. One, two, three, four and still more! I walked up and down the fence gathering them all before going back to the middle of the grass. Watching out for doggie poo I carefully examined the grass. Mr. Barron had hidden eggs under the cut grass piles!
Finally all 108 eggs were found and I had the most eggs out of them all! (Kt and Tim combined theirs for a totally of 40, but solo finds were like 20 each.) I had thirty eggs and 835 points. Who took first place? Yup, thats me. :) Then we had our traditional bidding war and I ended up winning SweatTart jelly beans, Perry the Platypus, Pockey, water ballons (fight on campus? oh yes), and some other fun things. Like play dough for Jordan and I to play with when stressed. :)
After a yummy lunch Ethan, Aaron, and I came upstairs to play Mario Cart. After loosing about 8 rounds (though I did have more points, just cause I kept quiet while they made lots of noise) we turned on the TV to watch Dirty Jobs. Instantly, I was asleep in Ethan's lap and he fell asleep too. Aaron was nice and didn't wake us up. :) Then again, he loves Dirty Jobs. :)
Then Ethan and I hung out after the Barrons had left before going to see How to Tame Your Dragon. Oh my gosh, it was sooo cute! I couldn't help but feel like a little kid again. I loved it, soo much. One of the dragons was soo much like our dog that it was ridiculous. I'm glad I got to see the movie with Ethan....he really is the best ever. Oh yea! He gave up his points to me (like...200-250 of them) to help me win Perry the Platypus. He's amazing and I love him so much. I can't wait for the day when we share the same last name.
Good night dear blog...
After being up late I actually managed to get up on time and go to church, which was nice. I love seeing everyone dressed up in there Easter finery. Then Ethan and I helped clean up the church before rushing home for the yearly get-together. Dad and Mr. Barron hid the eggs (bad idea to ask Mr. Barron to help -> he's kinda crazy and good at hiding things) while Katie, Tim, Aaron, Ethan and I all waited to go fight over them.
I should note now that I *never* ever win. In years past I've been tackled and stolen from...I'm also not very observant.
Continuing on. So, they led us out one by one with our eyes closed and then released us all to go find the eggs. Everyone stayed in the front part of the back yard so I ran out to the back part to get a head start. I ran and looked everywhere and just started chucking eggs in the bucket. One, two, three, four and still more! I walked up and down the fence gathering them all before going back to the middle of the grass. Watching out for doggie poo I carefully examined the grass. Mr. Barron had hidden eggs under the cut grass piles!
Finally all 108 eggs were found and I had the most eggs out of them all! (Kt and Tim combined theirs for a totally of 40, but solo finds were like 20 each.) I had thirty eggs and 835 points. Who took first place? Yup, thats me. :) Then we had our traditional bidding war and I ended up winning SweatTart jelly beans, Perry the Platypus, Pockey, water ballons (fight on campus? oh yes), and some other fun things. Like play dough for Jordan and I to play with when stressed. :)
After a yummy lunch Ethan, Aaron, and I came upstairs to play Mario Cart. After loosing about 8 rounds (though I did have more points, just cause I kept quiet while they made lots of noise) we turned on the TV to watch Dirty Jobs. Instantly, I was asleep in Ethan's lap and he fell asleep too. Aaron was nice and didn't wake us up. :) Then again, he loves Dirty Jobs. :)
Then Ethan and I hung out after the Barrons had left before going to see How to Tame Your Dragon. Oh my gosh, it was sooo cute! I couldn't help but feel like a little kid again. I loved it, soo much. One of the dragons was soo much like our dog that it was ridiculous. I'm glad I got to see the movie with Ethan....he really is the best ever. Oh yea! He gave up his points to me (like...200-250 of them) to help me win Perry the Platypus. He's amazing and I love him so much. I can't wait for the day when we share the same last name.
Good night dear blog...
Saturday, April 3, 2010
He's a Cute Little Lizard
I didn't sleep well last night because I kept hearing things and it scared me...that and I stayed up to watch "I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry." haha
Well then all morning my sister and I got the house ready for a surprise party for mom. It was a long morning but it was worth it. When it got down to the wire I ended up spilling water all over myself (dirty water) and had to go take a shower, so then I was downstairs and dad calls and was like "We'll be home in 30 minutes!" ...what!??! He had told us they'd be home at 3 so we told everyone else to get there at 2:30...but now he's gonna get there at 2:30? Well we ended up rushing through everything and calling people and telling them to come early. Luckily there was enough people there by the time mom and dad got home that it was a good surprise.
Mom paraded around in her disney stuff and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. We played Disney games and decorated the house like the 4 different parks at Disney World. And of course, we provided lots of food. Haha...good day
Then Ethan and I went to World Market where I tried some new Korean candy/snack! It was yummmmy. We also found my sister's birthday gift...speaking of which her and her boyfriend are now sleeping on the couch as I watch some TV show...
Tomorrow's Easter! Guess I should go get myself beautiful.
Jordan, I'm worried about you. Love you tons
Goodnight dear blog
Well then all morning my sister and I got the house ready for a surprise party for mom. It was a long morning but it was worth it. When it got down to the wire I ended up spilling water all over myself (dirty water) and had to go take a shower, so then I was downstairs and dad calls and was like "We'll be home in 30 minutes!" ...what!??! He had told us they'd be home at 3 so we told everyone else to get there at 2:30...but now he's gonna get there at 2:30? Well we ended up rushing through everything and calling people and telling them to come early. Luckily there was enough people there by the time mom and dad got home that it was a good surprise.
Mom paraded around in her disney stuff and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. We played Disney games and decorated the house like the 4 different parks at Disney World. And of course, we provided lots of food. Haha...good day
Then Ethan and I went to World Market where I tried some new Korean candy/snack! It was yummmmy. We also found my sister's birthday gift...speaking of which her and her boyfriend are now sleeping on the couch as I watch some TV show...
Tomorrow's Easter! Guess I should go get myself beautiful.
Jordan, I'm worried about you. Love you tons
Goodnight dear blog
Friday, April 2, 2010
May 12th
Well...today was a day of explosive news. But lets start with the beginning.
Ethan came over to the house and woke me up, which was cute...except for I banged my knee on the wall pretty hard. We lay around for awhile and that was really nice because I love just being able to lay around and relax with Ethan...he's the best thing to happen to me.
So then we left the house, it was a little awkward, and went towards Walmart so I could get a cardigan and stuff for Easter. When we got there Ethan got a text message from his recruiter. Apparently a Nuke job had just opened up and it was set to leave May 12. Yes, a full month earlier then when he was origionally gonna leave. So he asked me what I thought, and I told him not to take it just because of me.
So for the next 10 minutes we discussed it and fianlly it was decided that he was gonna take it. Which is good! He'd leave in May and finish in July so he would finsih his schooling about a semester before I do. That'll make it easier for the both of us to get through it. It also means he would be in Charleston, SC...much closer than Florida. And then his recruiter told us that he would get a $35,000 bonus for just finishing school. Pause...say what?!?! yea, that's right.
I actually handled it well..I cried for like a minute or two but after that it was okay. The biggest thing for me is that being at Ethan's graduation from bootcamp is the only thing he as ever asked me to do. And now I won't be there because of Studying Abroad. But...he said it's okay and that as long as I go to his graduation from Nuke School he'll forgive me. :) And then his mom said they'd put my pictures on a stick and carry me around at graduation to pretend I was there. :)
So then we got some delicious lunch and sat around before the church drama. It wasn't too bad, but like...really? Michael is a great lyricist and skit-writer...but full plays don't work for him. I lov emusic and theater but his is just ridiculous. I almost fell asleep several times. :/
Then Ethan and I watched NCIS...Love that show! And now it's time for bed because there will be lots to do in the morning before mom's surprise party!
Good night dear blog
Ethan came over to the house and woke me up, which was cute...except for I banged my knee on the wall pretty hard. We lay around for awhile and that was really nice because I love just being able to lay around and relax with Ethan...he's the best thing to happen to me.
So then we left the house, it was a little awkward, and went towards Walmart so I could get a cardigan and stuff for Easter. When we got there Ethan got a text message from his recruiter. Apparently a Nuke job had just opened up and it was set to leave May 12. Yes, a full month earlier then when he was origionally gonna leave. So he asked me what I thought, and I told him not to take it just because of me.
So for the next 10 minutes we discussed it and fianlly it was decided that he was gonna take it. Which is good! He'd leave in May and finish in July so he would finsih his schooling about a semester before I do. That'll make it easier for the both of us to get through it. It also means he would be in Charleston, SC...much closer than Florida. And then his recruiter told us that he would get a $35,000 bonus for just finishing school. Pause...say what?!?! yea, that's right.
I actually handled it well..I cried for like a minute or two but after that it was okay. The biggest thing for me is that being at Ethan's graduation from bootcamp is the only thing he as ever asked me to do. And now I won't be there because of Studying Abroad. But...he said it's okay and that as long as I go to his graduation from Nuke School he'll forgive me. :) And then his mom said they'd put my pictures on a stick and carry me around at graduation to pretend I was there. :)
So then we got some delicious lunch and sat around before the church drama. It wasn't too bad, but like...really? Michael is a great lyricist and skit-writer...but full plays don't work for him. I lov emusic and theater but his is just ridiculous. I almost fell asleep several times. :/
Then Ethan and I watched NCIS...Love that show! And now it's time for bed because there will be lots to do in the morning before mom's surprise party!
Good night dear blog
"That looks like a beaver...oh wait it has to be a woodchuck!"
I know technically it's after midnight so it's Friday...but I haven't gone to sleep yet so it's still Thursday so this qualifies as my Thursday blog. Take that Jordan ;) haha
But today wasn't too bad. We did contact improv in dance and that was great fun. Julie-Kate and I were enjoying it as we fell...and fell...and fell some more...but it was just nice to start doing activities to build trust. What we had to do was be back to back and sit down halfway to the ground and then holding ourselves in the air, lay back against each other's legs by twisting around. Verrry complicated, at least to me. We got pretty close though! I think the height difference was hindering us, I mean...I am rather short so it makes it hard to do something like that because our bodies meet at different places.
Then English class was lovely, we watched Frankenstein. :) I had never seen the movie before (go ahead and gasp in surprise) and it was really enjoyable. Boo for little girls being murdered though. :( Then I somehow forgot to go to Yoga and ended up back in the room with Jordan. Haha. We just lay on the bed and took a nap without napping. It was nice to just relax before coming home for break because there is sooo much to do this weekend! I do know that Saturday will be well worth the work. :)
Then I met Ethan for ice cream on the way home form school and when he had left the DEP meeting. It was yummy and I actually ate a whole blizzard for once. I can't help but wish that the mall had a Disney store like the old one did...I would have liked to look at the Disney toys today. I'm in that litle kid-Disney mood.
NCIS is my love, haha. I watched like 3 episodes tonight and it was just nice to relax and do some homework. Did you know that we're not the only planet who has the Aurora Borealis? Yup, all 8 planets (and even some of the larger moons) have Aurora Borealis occuring on them too. There's your random fact of the day.
Now it's time for bed dear blog...Ethan comes early to wake me up for a walk. Good night dear blog, I'll see you tomorrow/tonight.
But today wasn't too bad. We did contact improv in dance and that was great fun. Julie-Kate and I were enjoying it as we fell...and fell...and fell some more...but it was just nice to start doing activities to build trust. What we had to do was be back to back and sit down halfway to the ground and then holding ourselves in the air, lay back against each other's legs by twisting around. Verrry complicated, at least to me. We got pretty close though! I think the height difference was hindering us, I mean...I am rather short so it makes it hard to do something like that because our bodies meet at different places.
Then English class was lovely, we watched Frankenstein. :) I had never seen the movie before (go ahead and gasp in surprise) and it was really enjoyable. Boo for little girls being murdered though. :( Then I somehow forgot to go to Yoga and ended up back in the room with Jordan. Haha. We just lay on the bed and took a nap without napping. It was nice to just relax before coming home for break because there is sooo much to do this weekend! I do know that Saturday will be well worth the work. :)
Then I met Ethan for ice cream on the way home form school and when he had left the DEP meeting. It was yummy and I actually ate a whole blizzard for once. I can't help but wish that the mall had a Disney store like the old one did...I would have liked to look at the Disney toys today. I'm in that litle kid-Disney mood.
NCIS is my love, haha. I watched like 3 episodes tonight and it was just nice to relax and do some homework. Did you know that we're not the only planet who has the Aurora Borealis? Yup, all 8 planets (and even some of the larger moons) have Aurora Borealis occuring on them too. There's your random fact of the day.
Now it's time for bed dear blog...Ethan comes early to wake me up for a walk. Good night dear blog, I'll see you tomorrow/tonight.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
The Sun is a Mass of Incandescent Gas
Opps, didn't post yesterday...I let sleep get the best of me. So here's yesterday:
I actually woke up in time for Astronomy, which is good because we sang in there. What? You sing in astronomy? Oh yes...we do. See the link provided for the awesome song we sang. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JdWlSF195Y Trust me, you'll want to watch it...
And then the big news of the day came in...my friend who *just* 18 got engaged less than a month ago...and now on Friday she is moving to Kansas to get married with her fiance...yea. I'm okay with the marriage thing because they've been planning on getting married for years now. I'm just worried about her education cause she still hasn't gotten her high school diploma. She says she'll finish it there, an dI hope she does because when Tim leaves for his tour in Afghanastan, she's not gonn ahave an easy time getting a job without a diploma...I dunno. This is kind of causing a mini-uproar with our friends...but I know she'll be happy so I'm okay with that.
Then I modeled some more with Jordan and her sister. I took a lot of the pics and they didn't come out too badly I think. I was just in another world yesterday so I know it wasn't the best I could have done, but I was trying. Though my favorite shot is the one of Jordan at the end...
We saw The Last Song last night and it was wonderful. I admit, I did cry at one part, but it was sooo good. I feel like the plot was strong and of course, having a cute boy in the movie helps. Haha, I have this thing for good ol' Southern boys. Hince me dating Ethan ;) It was an amazing movie, so go see it. Now.
That's all for yesterday dear blog, I'm sure I'll see you sometime tonight.
I actually woke up in time for Astronomy, which is good because we sang in there. What? You sing in astronomy? Oh yes...we do. See the link provided for the awesome song we sang. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JdWlSF195Y Trust me, you'll want to watch it...
And then the big news of the day came in...my friend who *just* 18 got engaged less than a month ago...and now on Friday she is moving to Kansas to get married with her fiance...yea. I'm okay with the marriage thing because they've been planning on getting married for years now. I'm just worried about her education cause she still hasn't gotten her high school diploma. She says she'll finish it there, an dI hope she does because when Tim leaves for his tour in Afghanastan, she's not gonn ahave an easy time getting a job without a diploma...I dunno. This is kind of causing a mini-uproar with our friends...but I know she'll be happy so I'm okay with that.
Then I modeled some more with Jordan and her sister. I took a lot of the pics and they didn't come out too badly I think. I was just in another world yesterday so I know it wasn't the best I could have done, but I was trying. Though my favorite shot is the one of Jordan at the end...
We saw The Last Song last night and it was wonderful. I admit, I did cry at one part, but it was sooo good. I feel like the plot was strong and of course, having a cute boy in the movie helps. Haha, I have this thing for good ol' Southern boys. Hince me dating Ethan ;) It was an amazing movie, so go see it. Now.
That's all for yesterday dear blog, I'm sure I'll see you sometime tonight.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
London and the Navy
Today was another day in the life of me. It started off with meeting with Dr. Walton, the professor who will be teaching us about Shakespeare in London. After meeting with him I got even more excited to go to London hearing about the kind of things we are potentionally going to learn and the things we will go see. I'm exited to go back over the pond for a month, but I'm not excited for what will happen first.
I don't want to have to say bye to Ethan and then two weeks later leave the country and be out of contact with him and my family for a month. I won't know what's going on and how he's doing unless they email me updates. I'm going to get his bootcamp address and send him letters, but it's one of those things where if he earns priviledges and can make a call...and I'm not home...it would just suck. I'm so in love with him that I'm just sad to see him go because once he leaves for bootcamp he'll be gone constantly. There's no Navy base here, so to see him I'd have to go on breaks or summer trips. It'll just be hard for me to lose such a base of support.
But then again, that could make me stronger and our relationship stronger. I'll be able to take care of myself and it'll show people that when we do get married I will be able to handle the long months when he's off to sea. Of course though, Jordan's going to marry one of Ethan's Navy friends and then they'll get based together and we will be together always when the boys are gone. We'll design childrens clothing and have fun times and become famous. Oh, and I'll have a boy and she'll have a girl and they'll grow up together and then get married.
Yea, I know, I'm dillusional, but hey! It's my dream. Haha, Jordan and I joke that one of our husbands are gonna get switched bases and not be together anymore and we'll be crying and say "switch!! I can't live without her!" haha, we're crazy. But we love each other.
Jordan is going to make me a dress for Ethan's graduation from bootcamp. *HINT HINT HINT!!!*
Anyways...in Yoga today my teacher told me I didn't stand correctly. If I have my legs completely straight, then it hurts my knees and they don't bend straight in order to keep my knees strong and safe. Of course now I must fix everything and stand straight, even if in pain. Now my hamstrings hurt like hell...joyous day. I'll see the same teacher tomorrow in Modern Dance, and I'm sure she'll watch my parallel first position. Bleh.
I think I'm going to start writing my story for Hannah-chan again. I based it off a video game (yea, go ahead and call me lame, haha) for a gift for her because it's her favorite story. I think it's time for me to finally finish it. I have everything but the last 1/3 left. I even wrote the Epilogue. Haha, I miss writing...it was theraputic for me. I have a feeling I'll be writing a lot in London where there is soo much inspiration.
Speaking of London, can't wait to take pictures. Jordan thinks that London will be her runway for fashion, so I'm sure we're gonna be the hottest Americans there. Haha, what a cliche thought to have as an American. How about this: we'll be the hottest new chicks in town...is that better? haha, either way, it makes us seem stuck up. Oh well...
Good night dear blog, I guess I'll see you later.
I don't want to have to say bye to Ethan and then two weeks later leave the country and be out of contact with him and my family for a month. I won't know what's going on and how he's doing unless they email me updates. I'm going to get his bootcamp address and send him letters, but it's one of those things where if he earns priviledges and can make a call...and I'm not home...it would just suck. I'm so in love with him that I'm just sad to see him go because once he leaves for bootcamp he'll be gone constantly. There's no Navy base here, so to see him I'd have to go on breaks or summer trips. It'll just be hard for me to lose such a base of support.
But then again, that could make me stronger and our relationship stronger. I'll be able to take care of myself and it'll show people that when we do get married I will be able to handle the long months when he's off to sea. Of course though, Jordan's going to marry one of Ethan's Navy friends and then they'll get based together and we will be together always when the boys are gone. We'll design childrens clothing and have fun times and become famous. Oh, and I'll have a boy and she'll have a girl and they'll grow up together and then get married.
Yea, I know, I'm dillusional, but hey! It's my dream. Haha, Jordan and I joke that one of our husbands are gonna get switched bases and not be together anymore and we'll be crying and say "switch!! I can't live without her!" haha, we're crazy. But we love each other.
Jordan is going to make me a dress for Ethan's graduation from bootcamp. *HINT HINT HINT!!!*
Anyways...in Yoga today my teacher told me I didn't stand correctly. If I have my legs completely straight, then it hurts my knees and they don't bend straight in order to keep my knees strong and safe. Of course now I must fix everything and stand straight, even if in pain. Now my hamstrings hurt like hell...joyous day. I'll see the same teacher tomorrow in Modern Dance, and I'm sure she'll watch my parallel first position. Bleh.
I think I'm going to start writing my story for Hannah-chan again. I based it off a video game (yea, go ahead and call me lame, haha) for a gift for her because it's her favorite story. I think it's time for me to finally finish it. I have everything but the last 1/3 left. I even wrote the Epilogue. Haha, I miss writing...it was theraputic for me. I have a feeling I'll be writing a lot in London where there is soo much inspiration.
Speaking of London, can't wait to take pictures. Jordan thinks that London will be her runway for fashion, so I'm sure we're gonna be the hottest Americans there. Haha, what a cliche thought to have as an American. How about this: we'll be the hottest new chicks in town...is that better? haha, either way, it makes us seem stuck up. Oh well...
Good night dear blog, I guess I'll see you later.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Maiden Voyage
Jordan said I should get a blog so that I could get used to journaling everyday before London...so here I am blog. I mean, I have nothing interesting to post, I'm just an average girl with an average life, but maybe I can scrounge up something interesting. (Honestly though, I should be working on homework, being a double major will be hard if I don't get started on killing my procrastination habit.)
For now I guess you should know that I am a sophomore Teaching Fellows. I'm dating the best boyfriend ever and I'm so lucky that his past girlfriends were stupid enough to let him go, because now I have him. I am a double major in Theater and English and I'm sure that's going to stop any chance I have at sleeping. (I'm also adding so many commas it's ridiculous...there goes my English side of me!) I'm sitting on the bed of my b.f.f. and we're both blogging (I think she still is). My sister is also a future teacher, and while she'll be much better at it than me, I think it's cool we're both going into the same career. She graduates this year...I'm really excited for her.
I don't really know what to say, dear blog of mine, but I guess when I think of somthing, I'll tell you. As for now, I'm going to eat. (I do this constantly, eating that is.) Till next time, with love.
For now I guess you should know that I am a sophomore Teaching Fellows. I'm dating the best boyfriend ever and I'm so lucky that his past girlfriends were stupid enough to let him go, because now I have him. I am a double major in Theater and English and I'm sure that's going to stop any chance I have at sleeping. (I'm also adding so many commas it's ridiculous...there goes my English side of me!) I'm sitting on the bed of my b.f.f. and we're both blogging (I think she still is). My sister is also a future teacher, and while she'll be much better at it than me, I think it's cool we're both going into the same career. She graduates this year...I'm really excited for her.
I don't really know what to say, dear blog of mine, but I guess when I think of somthing, I'll tell you. As for now, I'm going to eat. (I do this constantly, eating that is.) Till next time, with love.
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