springtimeeeee

It's springtime once again. The weather is great. The flowers are in bloom. School is just about out. And, I'm beginning to enjoy my favorite things about this time of year: baseball, tanning, being near the water, good times with friends, ice cream with sprinkles. =]
I find myself missing home a lot more than I thought I would. I miss the beach, my family, my friends, my favorite places, knowing where I'm going. I can't wait to get back there for a vacation... I did make my way down to Charleston a few weekends ago and had the time of my life! I got to see lots of old friends, and a few of the more recently made ones, and even made some new ones. Admittedly, there were a few rough moments [thanks, Jose] but, there were also some sweet ones. <3
I'm getting back on my training schedule for this marathon, or half-marathon as it may turn out to be. I'll have plenty of free time to train while I'm waiting for William to get out of school. Can't let that be lazy time! I'm going to try to keep up with this more as more and more is happening in my life... I know I've probably said that before, but, I'm really going to try.
until then.

end of the month updade, i guess

so, the running thing hasn't been happening lately. but, i'm for sure going to do some this weekend because the weather is supposed to be better. and, it's just depressing to run on the treadmill in the dark cold basement when spring is calling to me.
spring break was AMAZING. although, i didn't take a lot of pictures. i think that's probably better. because, i don't need evidence right?
i have been hanging out with rachel and stephanie like, nonstop and we've been having so much fun. hot tubbing, making koozies, batting cages, driving range, shopping, sleepovers, Silver Diner [yum], movies [dear john, valentine's day, alice in wonderland] and plans to do bunches more.
umm, yeah, school's going alright, i'm kinda ready for it to be over.
i'm crushing major on a certain someone who is just... confusing. but, i think he's really great.
and i had an interview today at a place called Champps, it's like, a sports bar thing. and, they have some dank chicken fingers & french fries. YUM. hopefully i get the job. i was pretty awesome at the interview!
i'm gonna try to get back on the program of running & posting. so, until next time.

hello, early spring?

Well, it's been a while, I know. But, I've had bunches going on and haven't had that much time to just sit and write. So, let's recap.
I started doing the running training for the 10k and the marathon in January. I have had a serious hate for running since like, forever. I'm pretty terrible at it. But, thank GOD it's getting easier as I go.
I've got new friends at school and we're having fun hanging out. Like, legit. We had an old school slumber party this weekend and everything.
I went to Charleston last weekend to surprise my mom for her birthday. It was really fun.
I'm waiting for spring break. I should be leaving for that Friday morning. I don't check in to where I'm staying until Sunday, but, I'll be spending the weekend with my friends and family in Charleston and going to a beach bonfire, birthday party, Brad Paisley concert, and doing lots more probably.
Also, I was driving Saturday afternoon & my car died. We'll see if it gets fixed this week. Here's hoping. I dunno what else to say right now.
I'm going to go and try to recover from whatever sickness it is i'm harboring right now.
seeya

Ash Wednesday

Today:
I'm giving up soda for Lent.
I'm going to the Ash Wednesday service at my church.
I'm going to my first meeting with the Science Club. I realize this makes me seem a little dorky, but, I'm okay with that.
I made an amazing grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Yum.
I finished the book I was reading.
I'm starting Dear John now.

and it's still early... maybe more later.

"silence is one of the great arts of conversation" -hannah more

=]

all my wishful thinking was wrong

"he's out there, she's out there.
they're just learning what to contrast you against"
-john mayer.

so, this will probably be another post void of capital letters, just because, that little shift key gets tiring to hit after a long day. ha.
anyway, not much to tell. i've been reading a lot lately. because, i heard that you should always be reading something interesting. that's what i'm doing. there is nothing like curling up in bed with a good book. especially when there is snow falling outside. big biology test tomorrow. i don't think i'm nearly as ready as i should be. thank goodness it isn't until 2.
i hope everyone had a wonderful valentine's day. i will post about that later on. i am just way too sleepy tonight.

=]

i know it's been a while, but...

there's only so much to talk about during snow days. it would bore me to read day after day about doing nothing because of being trapped in the house. so, i was trying to spare everyone.
let's see... i have a few things on my mind. and a headache from hell that's not helping.
1. i'm not overly excited about valentine's day this year.
2. it's hard to not have regrets when you feel like you should. especially over the bad things you knew you shouldn't be doing, but, you did anyway.
3. i can't wait until spring break. in one week, i'll be trying to fit in just about everything i love. we'll see if i can do that.
4. i miss my old friends. all of them. the middle school ones. the high school ones. the boys that always have your back. it's so hard finding good friends like those.
5. i am loving skype-ing with lots of people these days.
6. i love reading before bed. especially a great book like the one i'm reading now.
7. it's freaking cold outside these days. global warming what?
8. good music can chase the blues away. usually.
9. i'm hoping to finally get back to church on sunday. hopefully the weather will cooperate. then, it's fat tuesday, ash wednesday and lent. i'm so excited about all of this. except, i may miss the next sunday service due to some surprising things...
10. i am so thankful for everything these days.

"get right to the heart of matters, it's the heart that matters more..."

-until next time.

p.s. sorry i didn't capitalize everything. i just wasn't feeling the shift key.

So Gangster, I'm So Thug

I'm a little upset that I didn't do this yesterday. It wasn't like I didn't think about it. I did, I just got distracted.
Let's see what's happened so far today...
I got up, got ready, went outside & shoveled the snow around my car, then did the sidewalk and the walkway. What a therapeutic, productive work-out. When I got back home from the daily grind, I talked on Skype to one of my oldest and best friends, Courtney. She literally had me laughing until I cried. It was amazing. Oh, and I found out that during spring break, I'll be staying about two blocks away from where the first boy who really broke my heart is now working. So, that has me a little bit stressed. Hopefully, and in all probability, we won't see one another. But, then there's the little part of me that really wants to see him, and ask him things. I don't ever want to be mean to someone, but, I certainly don't want to be treated like I was either. But, spring break should be a pretty positive time. I'm rather excited otherwise.
Oh, and my friend W shipped out to Korea today for a year. Pray for him? Also, Courtney's husband is in the Navy and is currently out at sea in a submarine. Send some prayers his way, too.
Up next for the evening... dinner, jeopardy, american idol, then working out for a while. I'm glad I'm sticking with it. I'm super sore now, but, I know the pain is so worth it. Oh, yeah, and studying the bones in the human anatomy for tests next week. Yikes!
I hope whoever is reading this has had a good day.
=]
-until next time

I Just Haven't Met You Yet

I'm entirely addicted to this Michael Buble` song. It's just wonderful. It gives me so much hope. And these days, hope is hard to come by.
So, everyone has that single friend who they try to set up but, they're too picky and nothing ever works out.
Well, let me tell you a bit about what it's like to be that girl.
And how to overcome feeling sorry for yourself & learn to love the single life & how your friends can make things work better for you.
So, let's talk about set ups. No matter how good your intentions are, setting up your single friend to go on a double date, or worse a blind date is just not a good idea. Things tend to be super awkward, and forced, and the pressure is just unbearable. It's nice that you want to do that, but, maybe a better approach would be to invite both people to a large group setting and just see what happens from there.
Third wheel situations are no fun either. And, if you invite me out, and I say no, let's just leave it at that. No need to go into the whole "I'll be a third wheel" with the inevitable reply of "no, you won't" because, let's face it. I will. Personally, I think it's way more fun to just do a girls night. which brings me to:
Going out with your single friend. Some basic guidelines: don't talk about your boyfriend all night, it's really off-putting and just frankly annoying; don't talk TO your boyfriend all night, texting, calling, what have you, it's just another way for your single friend to feel like the third wheel.

Okay, now, how am I so okay with being single?
When you're single, you tend to be far more productive, focused on your own goals, you don't have to fight over what to watch on tv when you're just chilling out, you always get your favorite take-out, you can go in single rider lines at theme parks and cut all the paired up people. You've really got it made.
And, I've come to terms that I've got high standards and I haven't met the right person yet. I'm okay with waiting. Because I know that God has made me someone so wonderful, and I'm guessing he's holding on to him for me because I'm not ready for him yet. But, I know what whenever I do fall in love, it will be with someone totally amazing. And way way worth it.
And then all the double dates will begin. =]

So, listen to the words in the song, watch the adorable video, gawk at the hotness that is Michael Buble` and keep on loving.

Snow Day Deux

Okay... not too much to talk about today either. Another day inside, thanks to the snow outside. if i have class tomorrow, which i probably will and it's totally going to suck, then i'm going to have to dig my car out of the snow to get there. not exciting at all. but, tomorrow begins the good stuff. the cosmo bikini bootcamp i think. so, hopefully this blog will help me stick to it. cause, i've got some legit plans for spring break coming into view. and, i'll need to be in great shape to keep up with it all. =] party party? umm... so, test in espanol tomorrow. pretty prepared i'd say. except for all of the worksheets, which i totally forgot about. so, i guess i'll be getting up early or staying up late tonight. i spent so much time on skype today. i loved it. ilya, mommy, daddy, sissy, caitlyn, witte. it was awesome. technology is confusing to me, but, it's still awesome. so, since my life has been boring this weekend, i'll end it with a picture that i just think is so funny. it's of my kitten Greycie, and, it looks like she's been partying a little bit too hard. enjoy.

Snow Day

So, let's see...
Today it snowed. So, I was pretty much stuck inside. I got to talk to a few good old friends, which really was the best thing to happen in a while. Coincidentally, they were all boys. I guess I just get along better with guys than girls. I'm not really sure why. I mean, yeah, I have some really great girl friends, but, boy friends are just so much easier. Like, they have far less drama, and they always have your back. It's so much less complicated. Until it gets complicated, but, that's something else entirely.
Let's see... not much else really to say today.
I'm pretty disappointed that I'm so snowed in I'll probably miss church tomorrow. It's been such a long time since I've been & I really miss it.
Don't forget to watch the Pro-Bowl to cheer on Andre Gurode, DeMarcus Ware, Miles Austin, Leonard Davis, Jay Ratliff, Mike Jenkins, Terrance Newman, Jason Witten, and Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys!
I know that nobody really watches the Pro-Bowl, but, there's a first time for everything!
Also, check out Hope's blog. She's one of my best friends and has some off the wall things to say sometimes, it should be pretty entertaining!

www.edgeofwords.blogspot.com

until next time. =]

Action figures, and paying it forward

Today, I went to the Pentagon to try and give blood. I was deferred because of a tattoo. Apparently, Georgia doesn't regulate their tattoo shops, so I have to wait a year instead of the usual six months. Anyway, after that whole ordeal was over, my Aunt gave me a tour of the Pentagon. And I met one of the guys that she works with. General Bishop. This dude has an ACTION FIGURE. and, it's HIM. It kinda does look like him. But, how crazy would that be? To have an action figure made of you? That's how you know you've made it, I think. He was a Thunderbird pilot. I freaking LOVE living in DC. You never know what will happen or who you'll meet next. Oh, and the Executive Dining Room at the Pentagon has the YUMMIEST Virginia Ham& Pennsylvania Cheese Sandwich. WHOA. Also, being there reaffirmed my love for men in uniform. God Bless America, they're fineeee. =]

So, on this whole giving blood thing... I think everyone should do it. It's the easiest way to save like, 3 lives. The Red Cross is legit, but, if you wanna be like me [and who doesn't!?!] go thru the Armed Services Blood Project.
Find out more at militaryblood.dod.mil

College v. High School Girls

High School Girls:
-Talk shit to MULTIPLE people, then get surprised when the person they're talking about finds out. They then deny it & act stupid.

College Girls:
-Talk shit to their BEST FRIEND ONLY. If someone happens to find out, they own up to it. Call you out on the truth in what they said, a civilized discussion happens, water under the bridge & it's done.

High School Girls:
-Find out someone said something about them & go OFF. They blow things way out of proportion and don't even bother to check themselves to see if it's true.

College Girls:
-Find out someone said something about them, check to see if that person was right, then own up to it, deal with it & move on.

High School Girls:
-Make stuff up to hurt feelings & to express jealousy

College Girls:
-Speak the truth. The God's honest, brutal, painful truth.


If you're in college, be a college girl.
If you're in college, but still acting like a high school girl, I feel sorry for you. GROW UP.
If you're in high school, learn from this.
=]

Comments with additional differences are sooo welcomed.

A Regular Rant

Do you ever feel like you took advantage of your youth? I didn't realize I'd forget so many things about it. I'm glad I remember what I do, but, I wish that I had more to cling to as I grow up. You never really think that your favorite shows will go away, or that your toys won't be cool, or realize that you NEVER should have worn those powder blue skechers platform sandals with velcro. [yikes!] I guess it's a good thing to be so carefree, but, sometimes I wonder how things would have been different. hmmm...

on another relatively unrelated note:
today, i had a biology lecture test. while i was in the caf studying with my friend a group of high school girls was behind us. a junior and two freshman, apparently their mom is a prof there or something. anyway, they were so annoying i seriously wanted to slap them in the face. i really hope that my friends and i were not as lame as they were. they were seriously talking about how they are friends with taylor swift on myspace. [as if anyone still uses myspace] they were saying how they always know what's up with her before anyone and see all these pictures of upcoming movies she's in and stuff. REALLY? you're not cool because you're friends with taylor swift. considering the fact that she probably adds EVERYONE who friend requests her. wow.
also, i don't think that playing bullshit in the middle of the caf, and yelling it at the top of your lungs is appropriate. nor is using a school computer to play world of warcraft or whatever stupid game you're all crowded around. and, why the heck would someone bring their x-box to school? where do you put it during class? it's as if these people don't have any sort of home training.

i think i did pretty well on the biology test. and in lab, we got to put together a skeleton. which was fun. and i really like most of the people in my class. we have a fun time.
enough of the daily rant.

i'm so glad my thursdays are fridays.
but, way too much comes on tv tonight.
grey's, private practice, real housewives of orange county, project runway.
i guess i can always catch up tomorrow.

I'm hoping that nobody thinks I'm a horribly negative person. I'm actually the opposite. I'm one of the most positive optimistic people you'd ever meet. Hopefully I can show that off sometime soon. Maybe I'll update this around bedtime, maybe not.
Until then...

Probably Not the New Carrie Bradshaw

Okay here we go, I'll just jump right in.
There are a few things I'm currently addicted to, and I'm thinking everyone should get to know them.
1. Pandora Radio. Specifically the "Brandi Carlile" station I created. The semi-folksy mostly female singer/songwriter station is PERFECT for studying background music. I listen to it all the time. Even when studying turns into facebooking. [oops]
2. Chai Lattes from Starbucks. Okay, so, I used to be alllll about the Soy, Triple Shot, Peppermint, White Mocha, No Whip. But, that's just so wordy! The Chai latte is perfect. It's spicy and calming and just yummy on a chilly Virginia morning. or afternoon. or night.
3. No Frizz by Living Proof. Perfect hair days everyday? nuff said.

There are also a few things that I just don't understand.
1. Blue eyeshadow. Normal people just shouldn't do this look. It's fine on Abigail Breslin in the new Nylon Magazine, and Mimi from Drew Carey, but, weird girl in Bio, please invest in a new color.
2. People on motorized scooters crossing major roads causing rush hour traffic in multiple lanes to stop. I seriously witnessed this the other day. It was both hilarious and somewhat disturbing. I just don't get why on earth an old lady in a motorized scooter is driving it out on the road anyway, let alone crossing the roadway just as the light turns green. Really, lady? Also, please remove the green tie dye backpack from the back of the seat, too. Oy Vey!

So, seeing as I'm new to this blogging thing, I had some MAJOR help from one of my best friends, Miss Amanda-Leigh. I want to thank her ever so much. And, anybody out there reading this should definitely click on her banner & follow her.