Christmas and the New Year

Christmas was good. Got to spend some time with my family. Now I am back spending time with my roommate before spring semester starts up again. Lucinda is coming today to celebrate the new year with us, so that should be fun. She will be spending a semester in Wales. This will be probably the last time we see here before she leaves. We will be having a Supernatural marathon and eating some yummy goodness.

My 2011 resolution was to give up pop for a year. I have kept up this resolution, at least, from Jan 2011 to this current time I haven't had any pop. I don't plan on having any here, so I know that I will have it fully completed by the time 2012 begins.

2012 resolution: continue my no pop thing, giving me two years without it (roommate has gone almost 7 years without it). To add to it, I am committing myself to make straight A's my last year at NSU. I will be graduating next December, so I want to go out in style. I had all A's last spring, so I know I can do it. I'm going to have to work my butt off, but my roommate will see to it that I get all my studying done.

I hope that all my followers have a great new year.
*plays Auld Lang Syne*

Fairy Godmother and the Wonderful Weekend She Gave Me

I guess the wonderful weekend started Friday night when we went out to eat at Chilis. I hadn't been to Chilis in awhile so  I was glad to go. I had my usual cajun chicken pasta with a cup of potato soup. For dessert we shared this amazing Red Velvet Molten Lava Cake (by we I mean, my Fairy Godmother, her husband, her friend, and myself; there was another friend  there, but he didn't have any).

Then, on Saturday Fairy Godmother took me, roommate, and Lucinda to the ballet. We stopped off at Kohls so we could get new dresses and stuff. Then we had lunch at the Spaghetti Warehouse.

Then yesterday we did some more shopping. She did some of her Christmas shopping, but she also got me some new things. Some of the things I really needed. Roommate was able to join us for the last part of the trip. After the shopping was over we went to Panera Bread. Lunch was at Pei Wei, this wonderful Asian restaurant (roommate was not there for that, but Fairy Godmother's daughter and her SO were there; the SO actually paid for lunch).

My outfits for the whole weekend:
a little black dress
a little slinky black dress, with leggings to wear underneath (the dress is a sweater dress)
4 pairs of shoes
2 jackets
a purse
2 pairs of jeans
1pair of slacks
a dressy poncho
a wrap
and several shirts, tanktops, and undergarments

Taking advantage

So, I'm staying with a friend for a week so that I won't be charged for staying in the dorm during Christmas break. I haven't bee sleeping the house. I have been sleeping in a camper they brought over for me. It gives me more privacy, and I won't have a dog jumping on me all the time. I can come and go from the house anytime. The stove doesn't work in the camper, and there is no microwave or hot water. Oh, and the bathroom is really, really small. She pretty much as given me free reign. I can help myself to food, DVDs, laundry.

Last night we went to Walmart to get some stuff. She doesn't really know what food I like, so she let me pick out some stuff.

Tomorrow we are going to see the ballet in Tulsa. Roommate is going to. My friend said that she has coupons for Kohl's so are all getting new dresses. I might possibly be getting new shoes. She is going to fix my hair and makeup.

It sounds cool and everything, but sometimes I just feel like I'm taking advantage of her.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas...

1) Social Dance Society had a Yule Ball on 2 Dec. We partnered with N.E.W.T.S (HP group on campus; part of HPA). It was fun.

2) Auditions for spring semester was 6 Dec. I made callbacks for 3 characters in Can't Take It With You.

3) My birthday was 7 Dec! Roommate got me HP 1, and some chocolate truffles. Another friend got me pair of earrings. Theatre had a Christmas party. People kept stealing my gifts. I ended up with a poster about what you learn from video games.

4) Finals start 8 Dec. *headdesk*

5) Final Directing scenes 10 Dec.

6) Finished the last of my finals on 12 Dec.

7) Did stuff for my pen pal's Christmas package 13 Dec. Since she reads this blog, I will not say what it is.

Christmas is almost here! Time to start watching Christmas movies. Watched White Christmas a few days ago. It is my favorite Christmas movie. The only other Christmas movie I have is The Holiday. I need to get some more.

I found myself in a deeper hole than I have ever been in before. I don't know what to do, and it scares me. I don't know how I will get out of it. I have one option I could do, but it involves another person, and I don't know if I could put my problem on them. At the same time, I don't know if I can do it by myself.

I am so confused right now.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Another holiday is here. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the things that you have, the people in your life, etc.

I'm thankful that I finally managed to find a major that I love.

I'm thankful for being able to work at the school library again.

I'm thankful for my wonderful best friend/roommate.

I'm thankful for my sonic screwdriver.

Frustrations

I really hate when one person is having a bad day or something, and takes it out on another person, even the though the second person really didn't do anything. Doing this just makes the second person have a bad day. And the two people are having some kind of fight with each other, but the fighting is only internal, the two people don't take the time to talk it out.

A sad song for a sad girl

Child of the wilderness
Born into emptiness
Learn to be lonely
Learn to find your way in darkness

Who will be there for you
Comfort and care for you
Learn to be lonely
Learn to be your one companion

Never dreamed out in the world
There are arms to hold you
You've always known your heart was on its own

So laugh in your loneliness
Child of the wilderness
Learn to be lonely
Learn how to love life that is lived alone

Learn to be lonely
Life can be lived, life can be loved alone

Rant #2

About a week ago, I was in the fit working out my arms. I've been doing a certain amount of reps, so I always count to make sure I do all of them when working on my arms. A guy from one of the campus ministries I used to go to was working out there as well and started talking to me. He was asking me if I still went to the ministry or another ministry I was a part of or if I had a church here that I go to. I gave my normal excuse that I am busy and haven't had a chance to go to anything. Here is what was going on in my head as he was talking to me:

1) Dude, I am trying to count here, so please leave me alone.

2) I have a bunch of things going on.

3) Okay, so I'm not really that busy, I just don't really feel like going.

I stopped going to the campus ministries because I am really burnt out on them, as well as being burnt out on church in general. I haven't been spending time in my Bible, or praying, or listening to any of my christian music. But a lot of people don't know that because they don't ask. At least, they don't ask how I am really doing. They ask if I am still going to stuff. But I can't remember the last time someone asked about my spirituality or even about health in general. Granted, even if they did, I probably wouldn't answer completely right away, but if you kept showing that you care long enough, I will tell you the truth, as far as I can anyways. Sometimes I don't even know where I am in life.

I'm not saying all this because I am mad at somebody or because I want sympathy or because I want to see who my "real" friends are. This is just something that I needed to get off my chest.

*cough cough*

Roommate is sick. I am probably on the verge of getting sick. However, I have a show next week. I'm not allowed to get sick. Here's to good health.

11 September 2001

I think I was in seventh grade geography class. I wanna say that I was copying vocab from the glossary when the announcement came on. A plane had crashed in the World Trade Center, followed by another one. Every time I changed classes, I would look and see if the TV was on. Most of the time it was on. I remember coming home from school and asking mom if she had heard what happened. She was watching TV, but I can't remember if it was  the news or not. I remember I tried to make a scrapbook of the attack, but I don't think it worked out.

I don't remember much else from that day.

I would like to honor those people who died from the terrorist attack. Those in NY, Washington, and Pennsylvania. From the people on the planes, to the people who were in the two towers of the World Trade Center, and those at the Pentagon, to the military, the fire department, to everyone who risked their lives to save somebody. Also, to all the families who lost a loved one. As well as those miles and miles who, although did not have a loved one there, but were affected by that day.

A new routine

So, my roommate has been on a exercising/healthy eating thing. I decided that it would be a good chance for me to get back to exercising. I don't have a lot of time to go, but I find that going every Tuesday and Thursday morning to the gym works for me because hardly anyone else is there. Roommate will usually come with me. We try to get there around 7, which is when it opens, and stay for about an hour. We go back to the room to change/clean/email before going to breakfast. Then we wait for class to start, which is not until 11. Roommate has a 930 class, but they don't meet every morning. That is how she is able to join me. Sometimes, when I don't have to be a rehearsal or Senate or work, I go work out with her in the afternoons. Or on weekends, before I go to work. I also try to eat healthy...ier. I have been eating more fruits and stuff like toast with peanut butter or maybe grab cereal instead of biscuits/gravy and eggs. Just to mix things up.

The eating of healthy may not last a long time, at least on my part. But hopefully I can keep working out. My goal is not to lose weight (if you actually know me, you know that I can't really afford to lose any weight). I just want to get in shape.

Long time no see.

School is back in session. I finally managed to nail a part in a play (more info on that later). I finished chapter 1 of Pottermore. My wand is Rowan, phoenix feather core, 10 inches, quite flexible. I was sorted into Ravenclaw, my second choice. I know I am a Gryffindor at heart, so I'm able to say that I am a Gryffinclaw.

That's all I have time for now.

Catching up

1) I moved into my fall/spring housing assignment. Roommate moved up too, so I'm not lonely anymore.

2) Got into Pottermore on Day 1, but continued to stay up for the other clues. I helped 4 of my friends get signed up for it. Clue 7 was released right before DTC started. I was able to catch it on my phone. I read the question wrong at first, but I finally got the answer, and was able to find the quill.

3) Classes start up on Monday. Ready to get back in the swing of things. Fall auditions are next week as well, so I'm going to start working on my monologue. Hoping I get in one of the shows.

4) In case you didn't know, there are riots going on in the UK right now. Started in London, and I believe it has moved to some other cities as well. I don't know much about it, but I will try to read up on it. Roommate is doing that as well. If you want to follow her updates, check out gryffinclawtower.blogspot.com

That's it for now.

Pottermore

I got into Pottermore! My username is ShadowAsh74. Look for me at Hogwarts!

What's in a name?

According to urbandictionary.com, this is one meaning for my name:

An amazing girl who can be seen as perfect in all ways, even though she'll never admit it. She is very beautiful, but remains in denial about her looks, even though she looks amazing even at the worst of times. She has an amazing personality(which matches her body in Beauty) and is instantly appealing, giving great frist impression to others. She has lots of friends, and inspires them all with edgy and loveable spark which keeps them close for a lifetime. Not to mention it's ALWAYS interesting to talk to her with just about anything and everything! A talk with Amy can brighten anyones mood, and leave them feeling very happy (except only when they have to stop and go to bed). She has a great love of food (especially bagels) and sense of humour and often makes up her own crazy words, which only makes you love her more! A day with Amy is never wasted, and when you experience this you realise that nothing else can ever be as fulfilling. From the point you meet and fall in love with her you realise you want to be with her for the rest of your life, and not a single experience is ever regretted.

 

And here are some sentences/conversations using my name:

"Wow, i can't believe i'm with Amy. I must be the luckiest guy in the world"

Guy1: Damn that girl's just so amazing!
Guy2: And perfect!
Guy3: She must be an Amy.

 

Writers Block and Kansas

So, I've spent a good amount of time today working on an english essay that is due tomorrow. I took notes on ideas that I wanted to talk about, and wrote some quotes and page numbers supporting my ideas. I typed those up. Then I started the essay. I have a header, my name, professor's name, class name, date, and the title. Now I am stuck. I don't know how to start it. So, I'm going to take a small break right now, and see if I can't think of something to write.

Oh, and I found that listening to oldies music like Kansas and Journey and stuff like that, helps me to concentrate. Let's see if it will work as my muse.

A book nerd who is tired of reading?

So, I am taking two summer classes. One of them is a literature class. Horror literature. I'm kinda getting bored with the class now. I mean, the first day of class wasn't all that exciting either, but I'm just really ready for the class to be over. Which it will be a week from Thursday. I was doing okay on my readings. But right now, I'm behind. I should have already finished Dracula, but I'm only on chapter 15. I read so much yesterday and last night trying to finish it, but then I decided that it would be best for me to go ahead and start the next book, The Shining. We were supposed to have read all the way to chapter 29. I'm only on chapter 16. I tried to get caught up this morning (in time for my class at 130) but I didn't make it. I hate to say it, but I'm at the point where I am tired of reading. Wwwwhhhhaaaattttt!!!!!!!!! I know, it's weird. But that is where I am right now. Once the class is over, I am going to take a small break from reading. Then, all will be well. Until the middle of the fall semester when I'm struggling to read the books for my young adult lit class, as well as keep up in all my other classes.

Towards the end of summer

Summer is almost over. I will be glad when it does end. I will be done with both of my summer classes, done with DTC, and will be awaiting for the start of the fall semester. I'm ready to get back to being busy. Busy with 18 hours (possibly dropping to 15), all my theatre stuff, SDS, and hopefully a job. Also, my roommate will be back, and more of my other friends will be back too. The fall/spring meal plans are better, and Flo's will be open too (finally! *fingers crossed*). There will be more stuff to do. Fall, please come soon!

Words from Dumbledore

I say to you all, once again--in the light of Lord Voldemort's return, we are only as strong as we are divided. Lord Voldemort's gift for spreading discord and enmity is very great. We can fight it only by showing an equally strong bond of friendship and trust. Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our our aims are identical and our hearts are open.

Gryffindor Rally Cry by Ministry of Magic

Verse 1
Today's the big game
The one we've been waiting for
We're ready
We'll represent the house flag of Gryffindor
We've gotta win
The Ravenclaws have got nothing on us
We'll defeat them and not even break a sweat

Prechorus
Now hear me
Today we meet our destiny
All together
Lets do this for Harry

Chorus
So who are we fighting for?
Gryffindor, givin it all for the red and gold!
And who are we flying for?
Gryffindor, this is battle this is war!
So who are we fighting for?
Gryffindor, we're a force you can't ignore!
And who are we flying for?
Gryffindor, this is battle this is war!

Verse 2
On to the pitch now
Onward and upward
We're weightless
The sky is our home
And they are invaders
Today is ours
Ginny will seek and Ron is the keeper
They're no match for scarlet fury

Prechorus
Now hear me
Today we meet our destiny
All together
Lets do this for Harry

Chorus
So who are we fighting for?
Gryffindor, givin it all for the red and gold!
And who are we flying for?
Gryffindor, this is battle this is war!
So who are we fighting for?
Gryffindor, we're a force you can't ignore!
And who are we flying for?
Gryffindor, this is battle this is war!

Nerd is the word

So excited today!

1) It is now the first of July, the month of the final HP movie

2) Pre-ordered copies of Dear Mr Potter will be sent out today

3) John Green's unfinished book was a #1 bestseller on Amazon for 3 days in a row

4) Mine order is placed

5) Every pre-order gets signed by John Green himself

Dreams

So, a couple nights ago I had a dream that I was at some convention thing, and Neil Patrick Harris was there. And there were a couple people from DTC that was there. Someone told me that one of the guys liked me, but he was only 15. I don't remember much else. But I liked that NPH was there. Too bad he rides the other bus.

2 is better than 1...I think

I'm trying to manage 2 blogs now. This one, and the one with my roommate. Again, I thought it would be hard for me to just do 1 blog. I'm not really a writer, I hate doing papers for school. But I like doing blogs. Especially when I'm doing a blog with my best friend. Now, I'm just hoping that I can continue with both of these blogs without going blog-overload.

So far I'm managing both okay. Trying not to do the same post on each blog. I might have similar ideas, but the posts themselves are not the same.

Chicken, cheese, Chinese

I'm going off now.

Project Nerdiness/Titanic = Fail

I regret to inform you that I have failed on my Titanic mission. I got too distracted by school and work and other stuff. I didn't keep an update on it. Nor did I rewatch the movie.

I guess I was just not passionate enough about it to continue. Oh well. Hopefully my next project will be better.

Dear Dad

Hey, Dad. I just wanted to wish you a Happy Father's Day. Thanks for everything you have done for me. I know there were times when you couldn't do much. I know that things have been hard on you lately. I wish I was able to do something for you. You have given me a lot of support over the years. I don't say it enough, but I love you dad. I hope things get better for you. I know that God is watching out for you right now, so keep praying to him and He will provide what you need.

Love always,
Amy

To all of my lovely followers

Thought you guys should know that my roommate and I have started a collaboration blog. Kinda like the VlogBrothers, only not as awesome but only they can be that much awesome. This is the first summer in awhile that we have been apart, and because we both work, and I have classs, we don't get to talk to each other very much. So this is our way of communicating. Feel free to check it out.

GryffinclawTower
http://gryffinclawtower.blogspot.com/

DTC opening weekend

Last night was our opening night for DTC. We performed "This is Country Music" and tonight we did "Grand Ole Opry Celebration". In case I haven't told you yet, both DTC and RCP performs 2 different shows. RCP's shows are "Classic" and "Retro". Classic does songs from 50s and 60s, whereas Retro does 70s and 80s. As for our shows, Grand Ole Opry Celebration talks about the history of the Grand Ole Opry. This is Country Music just does country music. Really, there is not much difference in our shows. Anyways, the tech has been experiencing some technical problems. Mainly, about our headsets. Sometimes we can hear each other loud and clear. Tonight, however, it ended up that Danielle (lightboard operator) could hear both Siota (other spotlighter) and myself, but Siota and I could not hear each other. Hopefully we can figure out the problem tomorrow when we go back.

Let me just say that DTC really is not completely bad. There are some good moments. I really like our keyboard guy. So far, he is the only one who has taken the time to talk to me. We haven't had too many conversations, he has just been nice. Before each of the shows, he comes up to the light booth and does a meditation circle with us. I found out that he used to be the band director for my high school several years ago, and had my cousin and his future wife in the band. Small world. He is also a really good player and singer.

Now, one of the male performers talks to me a little bit, but he already knew me. He was the main character in the children's play last fall. He will say hi to me every once in awhile. Sometimes the others do, but they haven't actually tried to start a conversation with me.

Oh, there was a girl who came to the show tonight. I was waiting for most of the audience to leave before I made my out. She recognized my picture in the program, and had me sign it. I thought that was cool.

We have 2 more shows to do tomorrow, and then opening weekend is done.

:(

Goodbye Library. I will miss working with you in the fall.

Wonderfy!

1) I got spring and summer paid off and am now enrolled in fall classes!

2) No DTC rehearsal until after the second show rehearsal for RCP!

3) Broadway is not for gays anymore! http://youtu.be/wtQNkqAAudc

4) Eclipse has the most votes for worst movie! http://bit.ly/kRxeFj

Due on Tues, 14 June
Reaction paper #1 over chapter 5 of The Happiness Hypothesis
Strengths Test Assessment

Due on Wed, 15 June
Thyestes essay

Due on Thurs, 16 June
Psych take-home test #1

In all honesty, this is not very much that I have to do for this coming week. But considering the fact that I will be working crazy hours for DTC, I have to find time to mangage all this. I'm still reading chapter 5 of The Happiness Hypothesis, and I just printed off the questions for the Psych test. I  plan on gettting up a little bit earlier tomorrow morning in order to get some of this stuff done. The thing is, I could be called in to work sometime in the morning. It's all TBA. I'm hoping that I won't be called in. I will have to work after my class tomorrow afternoon. I could be there for awhile. Depending on how long I have to stay will determine if I'm going to feel like doing some hw when I get back to the suite.

But I am not going to let this stress me out. I will get everything done. I'm going to finish reading the chapter for psych, and write down some notes about it. Maybe. Or I could start working on the test, or finish the essay over Thyestes. Or maybe I won't do any hw stuff, and will instead catch up on some fun reading.

I don't have to be at work until 245 today. So, taking some time for myself would be nice. Although, I have been doing that all day. Except for reading Act 1 of Titus Andronicus for my lit class. I must say, I think the cooking show version of this play was a lot more enjoyable.

Currently listening to some non-country music. I listened to Katy Perry yesterday, and I just finished listening to Adam Lambert. Now, I have Green Day going. I wish I had more Wrock on my MP3. But I am glad that I put those other 3 on my player. I like Christian music, but I'm a little tired of it right now. Plus I heard all of those other songs a bunch of times already. I needed some fresh music.

...

Oh yeah. I still need to find time for laundry. But, like I said, I'm not going to let this stress me out. I will get it done.

Downtown Country

So, I have a job doing spotlight at a country music show thing that my school puts on every year. Today was my first day. First, I would like to say that country is not my favorite kind of music. I was raised on country music, but I have grown out of that. My favorite music right now is Wrock, but I also like Christian rock (Jeremy Camp, Skillet, David Crowder Band), and usually whatever my awesome roommate happens to be listening too (she likes to listen to people singing covers of other people's songs. the covers are usually better than the original versions). I also started listening to bands like Kansas, Journey, anything that could be heard in the background of an episode of Supernatural. I also like Hank Green.

Second, I would like to explain a little about the music shows. There are 2 music shows. Downtown Country is all country music. Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Dirks Bentley, some others (i'm kinda sad that Josh Turner music was not included in the show). Students from NSU sing songs and do comedy acts. The other music show is River City Players. RCP is a more professional than DTC. They do songs by Elvis and Beatles and 50s and 60s, oldies like that. It is for people who are interested in being on Broadway or something. I have never been to either of the shows. This is my first year.

Third, I would like to explain why DTC is not that professional. It is not very organized. Here is an example. So, when I first got accepted for the job, I was told  by the guy in charge of lights for both shows, I would be starting on June 10. Then, I got a text message on Sunday or Monday that we were supposed to start on Tuesday, but since the girl working the lightboard would not be able to go in until Wednesday (yesterday), so we could go in that day, or if we couldnt make it that day, let him know when we could. I said I could go in Wednesday. So, Tuesday I texted the girl doing lightboard what time I would have to go in. She called back and said that when she got the schedule from the lady who runs DTC, tech was going to start today, but she may call us on Wednesday to come in. I kept checking the whole day yesterday to see if I would have to work. I didn't. *sigh*

More on the craziness of not being organized. They never start on time. Which, starting a couple minutes late is not that bad. It's when we start half and hour to an hour late that I get annoyed.

Fourth, my feet were hurting.

Rehearsal wasn't that bad. I didn't have to listen to the same song over and over and over. I just got tired easily.

*sigh*

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Babbling Bumbling Band of Baboons

Yay!

My phone charger is here now! I can use my phone again!

Oy with the poodles already!

1) Today I started positive pysch. I found out that the textbook I bought for that class was the wrong edition. After being let out of class early, I started to walk to the bookstore to return the book. Then, I realized that they will probably want to see the receipt. So, I walked back to my room. I looked in the drawer in my desk to see if the receipt was there. Well, I found the receipt for the literature books I bought. So, I started to dig through my other stuff trying to find the right receipt. I spent several minutes looking for it. Then I realized. I had already found the receipt. I bought the literature books and the psych books at the same time. When I looked back at the receipt, sure enough, right at the bottom, was my psych book. *headdesk*

2) After lunch, I went back to the room for a little bit to wait until it was time for my literature class. I started reading some of my psych book. Then, I noticed that I had 10 minutes to get to class, so I went ahead and left. When I got to the classroom, only one other girl was there. I sat at the desk for a little bit, pulled out my notebook and book, made some small talk to the other person. Well, the girl, or rather woman since she was older, went out in the hall for a phone call. I look at over at the clock. Wait. Is it only 1230? My class doesn't start until 130. I was an hour early. *headdesk*

I should probably invest in some more sleep. A nap after class sounds wonderful.

Sad, but good

So, I was supposed to start my job as spotlight person on Friday. Well, I got a text from the guy who got me the job saying that tech week is actually going to start tomorrow, but that the girl who is doing light board can't be there until Wednesday. He asked if I would be able to start on Wednesday, or if not, what day I could. I told him I could start on Wednesday. Then I realized, there is a Harry and the Potters concert in Tulsa on Wednesday night. I was going to go. When I was out walking a little bit ago, I thought about just waiting til Thursday to start, but I figured that the earlier I start work, the more money I could make. So, I'm going to go ahead and start on Wednesday.

Day 1 of Summer School

7 am: wake up
815 ish: breakfast (hot chocolate and poptarts)
After breakfast I walked over to the UC. First I checked to see if I could rent one of the bikes they have, but they said they wouldnt be doing the bike rentals until fall. Then I checked to see how much it cost for the Seneca book I needed for my horror lit class, which was about $12, so I decided not to buy it. Then I went over to the library, printed off the syllabus for the class, and checked to see if the library had a copy of the book I needed. I didn't find that exact one, however I did find a couple books that had the complete Roman plays in it. So I checked that out.

915 ish (?): shower
11: lunch with Lucy at the cafe. Joined up with David, one of my old RAs. Mommy Terry (faculty sponsor for my dance group) came by to talk for a little bit.

1145: library again. Messed around online, watched an episode of Merlin, caught up on some vlogs, and some blogs.

120: headed off to class.
130: class. I think the class will be a lot more interesting when we actually get around to discussing the books we will be reading. Today we just went over the syllabus (3 papers, several quizzes, a final exam that I think will be comprehensive), and talked about what horror was, and why we enjoy horror stories. Will update more as we get farther into the class.

After class, went back to the suite, did laundry and dishes, watched another episode of Merlin, and listened to music. Around 5, Lucy and Heather got back to the suites. For some reason, we kinda gathered in my room for a little bit. Heather went and got Lucy and I a couple of ice cream sandwiches.

Atm, Lucy is having dinner with her boyfriend who just came into town (Asian Star and Cherry Berry, so jealous!), and Heather decided to take a shower.

So, not too exciting of a day.

Classes, Titanic, and cheese.

Monday I finally start summer classes. I will be taking a horror lit class monday-thursday, and positive psychology tuesdays and thursdays. Both classes will last until July 28 (I think). I'm excited about it because it will finally give me something to do. Plus, on Friday (obviously not this friday, which is today) I start my job with Down Town Country. I get to do spotlight. So, that will be something else to look forwarrd to. I haven't been able to work in a couple weeks, so I have just been reading and stealing one of my suitemate's computer and TV, or go to the library, which is just right across from where I currently live. I'm thinking about maybe walking over to the public library. I have never been there before, plus they might have a better selection of books for me to read.

Still doing research on the Titanic. I found out that the ship was owned by America. It had a swimmng pool (one of the first, if not the first, installed on a ship), and the second class had a library (which may have only been just like a lounge, but my nerdiness got excited when I read 'library'). I found out a lot of other stuff, but that's just some facts I can give off the top of my head.

I like cheese. Especially string cheese.

Hmm. Interesting.

So, today is apparently the 100th anniversary of the day that the Titanic was launched in Belfast, Ireland. I find this interesting because most people only remember the day that the ship sank (sunk?). At least, that is all I thought about whenever I hear the word "Titanic". And to be completely honest, before starting this project, I only remembered that unsinkable ship actually did sink. I had no clue about the date that it happened. But, today many people celebrated the day that the ship was first set in water, 31 May 1911. It would be almost a year later before the ship would actually set sail on its maiden voyage. Maybe it's just me, but I think that is really cool.

I've been writing down notes of things that I thought was interesting. I'm not very far into the book I am reading, but already I am at the point where I ask myself, "Why am I doing this". If I really think about it, I have no idea. I just thought that it would be something interesting to learn about. I like learning new things. I have a bit of Ravenclaw in me. But, usually, I forget the stuff I learned. I don't usually go out of my way to learn about something new. So I thought this might be a good project. I think I may try to do something like this every summer. Pick a subject and study it. See how much I actually retain.

Some people reading this might think that it is stupid. For those of you who do, I don't care. Maybe it is kinda stupid. But, is it really stupid to want to learn something new? To give yourself outside of classes? Okay, that last question could probably be answered with "yes". However, I will do it anyways. Because I'm a pilot! (but not literally. inside joke)

Anywho, feel free to comment about what you think.

*sigh*

For some reason, I am not able to comment on my roommate's blog. I can comment on other people's, but not her's. She can comment on mine. Other people can comment on her blog. I don't know if it is my account, her account, or just blogger.

Commence Project Nerdiness

Project: Nerdiness
Mission: Titanic
Assignment: Look up information about the Titanic. Read books/articles, watch movie, blog.
Duration: As long as needed

Explanation: Past- during high school, found novel about Titanic. Used. Enjoyed the book. Read often. Present- while browsing at bookstore, found another copy of same book, plus sequel (!). Both used, still in decent condition. Bought sequel. Began reading. Inspiration.

Information gathered from this assignment will be posted in blog.

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Settling

So, I moved into the Suites for the summer yesterday. For those of you who don't know, the Suites are made of either 2 bedroom or 4 bedroom apartments. I live in a 4 bedroom. I'm living here with 3 of my friends. There are 2  bathrooms. Actual bathrooms, too, with a tub (yay!). There is a living room and a kitchenete area. Each bedroom has a full size bed, a microwave, and a fridge. Of course, it doesn't help if you already have a fridge and microwave. My own fridge (the one I moved here) is in the living room. Lucy's fridge is in the kitchenete area. My roommate let me borrow her microwave, and it is in my  bedroom with the one the school provided. There is a nice closet, and decent storage space (more than I had in Ross hall). I think living here will be good. The only thing being that I will have a hard time adjusting to cramped living space when I go back to Ross. Also, there is one laundry room for the entire Suites (there are 4  buildings, the laundry room is in the 5th building where the Clubhouse Grill and convience store is), so I have to walk a little ways to do laundry. There was only one laundry room in Ross, but it was in was only a few floors down.

I have most of my room organized-ish. Still have more to do, but I will take my time. No use getting everything unpacked if I'm just going to move back to Ross in August.

money, Money, MONEY!!!

I wish I had money. That would solve all my problems. Okay, maybe not all.

Here is the situation I'm in: Going back to last summer, I had decided to enroll in another class during the middle of the summer. I also decided to add more meals to my meal plan. I had already been awarded all my financial aid for the summer. When I added those 2 things, I had several hundred dollars of money owed to the school by the time fall came about. In order for me to pay for my fall books, I had to place a check on hold at the bookstore. After a certain time, I could either pay for the books myself, or the bookstore would just run my check. I was stressing out over how much money I owe. But, after months of worrying, I had not only my summer bill paid off, but my fall bill as well by the middle of October (actually, I think it was before that, but my brain is somewhat fuzzy). The only thing that still needed to paid off were my books. I stayed at a friend's apartment for the first week of Christmas break so that I could work (staying in the dorms would have cost me a little). When I finally went home, I only had $100 left. I paid that off right before spring classes started.

Now. By the time enrollment for summer and fall came around again, I still owed money for spring. I tried to get that paid off too, as well as staying on track with m phone bill. I still owe money for spring. The only way for me to be able to enroll for summer, was to get a deferment plan thing, which means I have until a certain time to get everything paid off, spring and summer, before enrolling for fall. I just found out that I will not be able to keep my job at the library this summer. However, I have a job for the music show in June, plus I was awarded a grant and a loan. I would like to find another job, but I don't know how much commitment I'm going to have to the music show. Should I look anyways, or wait until after the show is over?

My problem is that I waste money. I waste it on things I don't need. I always have. Why do I keep doing this? You would think that, since I know what my problem is, I would be able to stop doing it. But, it hasn't worked out so well for me. And then, when I get in another finan problem, I stress and freak out. Like now.

Spring and summer needs to be paid off. I still have to buy textbooks for my 2 classes this summer. Plus, the monthly charges for my phone. I only have a few dollars in cash now, and nothing really in my checking account (I had to make a needed trip to Walmart today). I think I have two more checks coming from my library job (we get paid every 2 weeks, and the last check i get will be very small). I really hope that my summer finan aid will cover at least the majority of my student account bill, and that my music show gig will help out a lot too.

Oy. This is going to be a long summer for me.

Here's hoping things work out.

Don't you ever wonder what will happen when it ends?

I've been feeling kind of sad lately. I mentioned before that I just finished my fourth year of college. A lot of the people that I  started college with have graduated now, or are about to graduate. I have decided to stay on for another two years. I could graduate in 3 semesters, but I'm not sure that I want to. I told myself that I didn't want to do a December graduation because I thought it would be easier on my parents since there is usaully a lot of ice around that time, and I also thought that it would be better for me to just finish off a complete year. But, I'm still conflicted.

I'm scared to see my school years end. I'm scared to face the real world. But I know that I will have to do it sooner or later. I keep feeling like all of my friends are moving on with their lives. They have some plan of what they want to do. But I feel like I am stuck in the same place. Am I really stuck or did I just put myself in a "sticky" situation? I don't really have a plan. I mean, I am planning on moving back in with my best friend after I graduate, find a job, and find a theater to audition for. Then, I will probably move with her to North Carolina. The east coast has lots of acting opportunities, I have been told. I think the reason I want to go with her is because I don't want to be on my own. As I said, I am scared to be on my own. And also because she is my best friend and I am not ready to part with her yet. There are just so few friends that you stay friends with for the rest of your lives.

Have I become too dependent? Am I just attaching myself  to someone so that I will have a place to go? I had another idea of getting a second degree. And I also really want to go to Europe. But how do I plan for something like this? I lived a somewhat sheltered life. My family wasn't able to do much. I don't just want to be stuck in my hometown for the rest of my life. I want to go out and see what's there. But I don't know how to do that. I don't know how to start. So, it scares me.

I should really just stop thinking about it and just concentrate on what I have to do now. But it's hard for me.
Those of you who are reading this blog, and are out in the "real world", do you have any advice for me on how to plan for life outside of school? Any words of wisdom that will comfort me in my time of need?

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Lonliness or Depression?

"I want to draw something that means something to someone. You know, I want to draw blind faith, or a fading summer, or just a moment of clarity. It's like when you go and see a really great band, live for the first time and, you know, and nobody's saying it, but everybody's thinking it, we have something to believe in again. I want to draw that feeling, but I can't. And if I can't be great at it then I don't want to ruin it. It's too important to me." Peyton Sawyer

Have you ever gotten to that point where you think that nothing you do matters? I'm there. I'm there a lot, actually. When am I going to do something that matters to someone? Now, if I was to bring this up to one of my friends, that would tell me, "You matter to me", or something like that. I know that I have impacted people. I've helped make my closest friends who they are now. I've cried and laughed, they've cried and laughed.

Peyton is a character from One Tree Hill (or used to be one). She is a girl with passion. She is passionate about drawing and music and art and expression. She seeks truth. In the episode this quote is from, she is scared to turn in her drawings to a magazine. So Lucas decides to do it for her. She doesn't think that her art matters. Lucas tells her it mattered to him.

I've started to realize that I don't have a lot of passion in my life. I'm trying to find that. To me, it seems that those who have a passion for something, have the greatest impact. It might not change the world or anything, but they have done something to leave a mark. Or, maybe I'm wrong. But either way, I want to have passion. I mean, you can't really be a nerd without having passion, right? I get excited about stuff, but I've noticed that I don't always put much effort into doing whatever it is I'm doing.

I think one of the things that I like about One Tree Hill, is that there is also something to learn from it. Of course, you have to look past all the drama behind the show in order to find it. But there is always at least one quote that sticks out and touches me.

"Hey. Your art matters... it's what got me here." Lucas Scott

Another year down

My fourth year of college is now over. My roommate is moved out, so my room is halfway empty. I don't get to move to my summer assignment until May 20, so I'm going to have some lonely nights.

My summer classes don't start for me until June, nor does my spotlight gig start until then. Oh, did I not tell you? I got a job doing the spotlight for the Downtown Country music show this summer. It should be interesting. I have never been to either of the summer music shows (the other is River City Players. This one is more professinal, for those interested in musical stuff).

I don't know yet if I will be able to continue working at the library this summer. I will be working there for intercession, which starts next week. Intercession is technically still part of Spring. I have hours left over from this semester that I can work off until June. I'm hoping I will still have work study, so  I can keep both jobs and make more money. I will not be able to enroll for fall classes until the spring and summer bills are paid off. Hopefully things work out.

Rain, rain, and more rain

I like the rain. It's the best time to curl up with a book underneath warm blankets and a cup of hot cocoa in your hand. It also makes you want to be lazy.

I don't like being caught in the rain. Like, when I have to walk across campus from my dorm to the library where I work. That is not fun. Sometimes I like to play in the rain, but I don't get a chance to do that much.

It's looks dreary outside right now. The sky is grey. The trees are very green, not suprising since we have had a lot of rain this week. It looks kinda dark outside.

I'm reminded of Europe when it looks like this. Seeing as how I have yet to make it to my dream place, this may sound weird to some people. But, people say that it rain a lot there. I don't know, I just think of Ireland when I look outside. Idk, maybe I'm just weird.

Sigh. I don't know about you, but I find the rain to be cleansing. Sometimes. It makes the air feel refreshing after it has rain. Does anyone else feel that way?

*headdesk*

I don't know why, but it seems that every Saturday I wake up with a headache. This is not cool. I work on Saturdays, at least until this semester is over (except for next Saturday, I have to take that day off). For the first 2 hours, I guess it's okay, cause I'm just at the desk. But, when I get off the desk and have to do something like shelf shifting, it is not okay. It just seems to make my head worse. However, I'm usually studying when I'm at the desk. Like, right now, I'm studying biology. We are looking at genetics. This is not helping my head. Sigh.

Why is it that, when I know I have a lot to do, I keep putting it off? I know I should be working on memorization for my scene next week, but I don't take the time to look at the script that often. I know that I should be doing a report for 4 different plays for World Drama, but I don't do them. I know that I should be working on my last religion assignment, but again, I don't. Why is this? Because I'm lazy, a procrastinator, going through Senioritis even though I'm not graduating yet, etc. And every time I think about what I have to do, I freak out. Yet I'm responsible for this. I put myself in this situation. In addition to all my final stuff, I also have to figure out how I can get my bill paid off. I have at least been working on that. I applied to a position to do spotlight for one of the music shows over the summer, and I will be working a lot of hours during the May intersession. My goal is to have my bill paid off and be enrolled in at least fall classes before in intersession is over, cause there is no way I can do it by the end of this semester, which is 2 weeks from yesterday.

*headdesk*

Concert done. Okay, breathe. Now, panic.

Our choir concert is done. Noises Off starts tonight. Apparently, some things got changed, so I don't entirely know what I'm doing backstage. Still need to memorize lines for my scene next week. Oh, and still no one has contacted me about teaching the lesson at the Clue Ball next week. Reading my bio book keeps making my eyes tired. Still can't enroll yet. Really need some time off, but it's not going to happen until after finals. Starbucks coffee sounds really good right now.

Silent Scream

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Learning lights

So, our theatre is getting ready for our last production, Noises Off. I signed up to work backstage stuff. Today was a tech rehearsal. I only have a couple jobs right now. Move the props table on and off, help turn the stage after act 2, and run the spotlight for act 3. I haven't done lights before, so this is going to be exciting. Hopefully I won't mess it up.

House Song by Ministry of Magic

I'm a Gryffindor
I'll fly with my friends
We'll never back down
And fight to the end

I'm a Gryffindor
And we own the sky
Yeah we always win
With our rally cry

I'm a Gryffinor
As brave as the come
And my namesake sword
Will get the job done


just supporting my house :)

Excercise

So, I'm trying to get in the habit of exercising more. Roommate and I have started going to the Fitness Center again. We tried to go yesterday, but they were closing. We did go Monday and Wednesday. Right now we only work out for 30 mins. I have mostly been concentrating on my arms, but I have also been doing stuff for my abs and back. We have also started going out for walks. Not short 5 min walks, but long 1 hour walks. It gives us a chance to really talk about stuff, like relationships, confidence levels, and future-ness stuff. It's been good. We usually talk about this stuff throughout the day, but the walks allow us to really talk about it, stuff we don't tell each other.

Really hoping that this exercise routine keeps up. I usually feel better after exercising. Plus, I would like to one day be able to lift heavy objects or run at least a mile without having to stop for breath every 2 mins. Also, the walking gets me outside for long periods of time. So, that's good.

Why I love what I love: Part Five

Your Pants.
I think Your Pants is amazing. It is the best place ever! There are so many things you can do in Your Pants!

For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about:
Your Pants is a website created by Hank Green. It is a big, nerdy forum website. There are many different threads you can go to and discuss things. Lots of groups you can join. And it is full of nerds.

Hank and John Green are responsible for the big Nerdfighter uproar. Nerdfighters are all about doing stuff to decrease world suck, like sending 5 planes full of supplies to Haiti. Your Pants is a website where nerdfighters can meet. You can make friends with nerdfighters from all across the world. I have made friends with 2 people from Australia, and one person from Northern Ireland. It makes me happy.

You can find groups about Harry Potter, Buffy, books, nerds in your state/country, nerds who randomly burst out in song, art, theater, etc. You can also see upcoming nerd events. Anything.

Since Im still new to Nerdfighteria, I can't tell you much about it. If you want to know more about Nerdfighteria, check out the VlogBrothers on Youtube. Or you  could google it. Then, check out Your Pants.

Your Pants: Where Fun Stuff Happens

Hate Rant #1

So, the semester is coming to a close and it's time to sign up for housing for the next school year. My roommate and I, and the rest of the quad and/or floor, got a letter saying that we were going to be displaced, meaning that we will have to move to a different floor/building. The letters said that we would have today and tomorrow to sign up for housing. So, my roommate and I went to the housing office this morning. We got there early so that we could make sure we got the place we wanted. One of the housing ladies showed up and said that they were going to start the signing-up a little bit early. They were only sending in 2 people at a time. Roommate went ahead of me. Apparently, the only semi-private rooms we could have gotten today were rooms in Wyly (I believe the smallest rooms), Logan, and Ross (our current dorm). The only people who could sign up to live in Haskell (the dorm we wanted) were the ones who were already living there. The housing lady did not tell us this when she first came by. Roommate and I wasted minutes waiting in line just for them to tell us that we could not sign up until tomorrow.

This is not the first time housing has screwed us over. Because roommate and I stayed on campus over the summer, we were able to move into our fall assignments earlier than the normal move-in day (our summer assignments were in a different dorm). After moving all our stuff into our fall assignment, roommate went to stay a week at her home in Tulsa. I stayed in our new room, unpacking stuff. Well, after a couple days of staying there, one of the other girls who had moved in early, came and told me that housing had put us in the wrong quad, and that we would have to move. *sigh* So, I called my roommate and told her what was going on, so she told her mom and they came up that night. The next day we moved into a quad across the hall.

Then, housing decided to close one of the other dorms down, so they could do some remodeling stuff. They were supposed to close after finals in December. Did they? No. They waited until the middle of this semester, right after spring break (I think) to close the building.

Roommate and I are really wanting to live off campus. One of our guy friends is wanting to live off campus too, so we may end up living somewhere with him, and possible one or two of our other friends.

This entire school is effed up.

Why I love what I love: Part Four

Friends.
I'm an introvert. I don't go out of my way to make friends, usually. For some people, it takes me awhile before I latch on to them, before they become part of my close circle. Then there are some who I can click with instantly. I also have some who I have no idea how they became my best friend. Actually, this last part only refers to one person.

My friends make me happy. They know how to cheer me. They mean a lot to me. I may not always tell them, like I should, but they do. Each of my friends bring out something different in me. Not saying that I'm a different person with each of my friends, they just bring out a different part. Let me explan.

My roommate is my absolute best friend. When we are together, things go crazy. We both make weird noises, do funny gestures, burst out in random songs, and sometimes we seem to know what the other is thinking. A lot of people find it hard to understand us sometimes. And by sometimes, I mean all the time.

With my other friends, things are less crazy. Our conversations are different than the one I have with my roommate. We are usually easier to understand. They just bring out a different layer of myself than what my roommate brings out of me.

I have so many memories with my friends. Lots of laughter, crying. Lots and lots of nerdiness. They comfort me when I need it. And they usually give the best hugs. They listen to my rants, and I listen to theirs. They help me to enjoy life.

There are just so many reasons why I love my friends. I know that I would be really lonely without them. And my bouts of depression would probably be worse.

The reason why I chose this topic is because I did an extreme activity in my acting class today. It made me think how badly I would feel if I lost one of my friends. It was hard being in that position. It just made me realize what I had.

Why I love what I love: Part Three

So, I'm about to complete my first year as a theater major. It took me a long time to find a major that I really enjoyed. I started my first semeser as a music major. That lasted one semester. Then, sometime in my soph or jr year, I declared as a human and family science major, because I'm interested in families. I wasn't happy with that either. Mainly because the classes started to get boring after awhile, but also because I didn't really make any friends. Also, during the period between music and human/family science, I considered history and science and psychology.

Then, last spring, I was thinking about stuff I was interested in. I enjoyed doing plays and competing in drama contests in high school, so I decided to look into my school's theater program. I thought about doing theater stuff my fresh year, but  I didn't really know how to get into it or who to talk to. But towards the end of jr year, I decided to finally look into it. I decided to just declare my major to theater after talking to the theater director.

When I  tell people I'm a theater major, they ask me what I plan on doing with it. Acting is my focus. I love acting. I love being on stage. But theater isn't just about acting. Or directing either. We have 4 tech classes in our program. Tech 1 is all about makeup, costuming, and props. I learned how to do a little bit of handstitching, machine sewing, different styles of makeup (old age, gender reversal, restoration period, bruises/scars), and about different kinds of props (I actually got to make a couple props. First, everyone got to make old parchment paper, like the kind seen on Pirates. Then I made a little cloth doll for my project).

Tech 2, where I'm at now, is about lights, sounds, and set design. Right now we are on set design, and have been discussing tools. We did lights first. We were shown how to set up the lights and how to work the light board. We haven't got to sound yet.

Also, our theater department has work call every week. Twice a week we meet at the theater and help get stuff ready for our current production. Right now we are getting ready for Noises Off. Everyone is assigned to a crew. We have lights, costume, props, and set. I'm on set crew. I help build stuff, and do a lot of painting.

So, not only am I learning the impractical stuff, acting/directing, I'm also learning the practical stuff as well.

I didn't realize how much I loved theater until we did our children's show last semester. I wasn't one of the actors, but I was a voice over for a projection (the characters in the show were animals. the farmer and his wife were just projections). Listening to the kids reactions to the show and seeing them after the performances, it was a lot of fun for me. Also, seeing the set being built was fun too. The past show that we did was The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged (you should really look that up if you have never heard of it). I got to work backstage. I had a blast doing that. It was crazy, but a lot of fun. My favorite show. I hope to work backstage for Noises Off too.

I have also made several friends in the theater. A lot of them are a nerdy as I am, so it works out.

I love being a theater major. There are times when I don't want to go, because I'm tired or something, but it has been amazing for me. I love being a part of it.

Now, Amy, what are you going to do afterwards? I'm not entirely sure. I really want to go to Europe and find acting jobs there. However, if that doesn't work out, I will probably go to the east coast and find something. I really don't want to be a big famous actress. Finding a community theater or something like that would be good. I'm thinking about maybe getting a second degree in library studies later on, as a fall back, and because I love books (see previous blog). Right now I am just focusing on theater. I'm sticking to this degree.

Why I love what I love: Part Two

Reading.
My elementary school does this Sequoyah book list thing. Basically, there is a list of books that you can read and take a little quiz on. You get awarded for reading a certain amount. I remember participating in this when I was in 4th or 5th grade. I got to go on a trip to meet the author of one of the book, The Million Dollar Shot (I think). He signed it for me. I think that was when I really started reading. Since then, I have always had a book on me. Sometimes more than one. I used to read the Nancy Drew books. I would have 4 or 5 going at once. Now I usually just have 1 or 2.

Reading is my escape. It helps me to relax and get away from whatever I have going on. It's my comfort. I think my favorite time to read is when it's raining, I'm curled up with a good book and a warm blanket, maybe a cup of hot cocoa. This sounds cliche, but reading can take you places. It can take you anywhere. I love it when I can visually see what I'm reading. I get lost in it. I know, I'm such a nerd.

I enjoy reading mysteries, Christian romance, some historical fiction, a little sci fi. I mentioned that Harry Potter and Agatha Christi are my favorites. Christian romance set in 18th or early 19th Century. Jane Austen, Nicholas Sparks. Titanic is another of my favorites (well, my version that I have at least; there are many different stories of Titanic). Dan Brown is good. And many others.

I work at the library. Everytime I find a book that looks interesting, I want to sit down and read it. It can be anything. I might find a book about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and start flipping through the pages. It's probably a good thing I don't work in a bookstore. I would be so broke.

I really feel that everyone should read. There are so many good books out there. And a lot of these books can change someone's life. Look at the Harry Potter books and the inspiration it has sparked. It is amazing!

Why I love what I love: Part One

So, these next few blogs will be about things I love to do. They are not in any particular order, just whatever comes to my head. I'm not sure how many there will be, so I apologize in advance if you begin to get bored.

Dancing. I decided to start with this because I forgot to list it in my hobbies.
I love to dance. It is a lot of fun. My favorite dance is the Tango, closely followed by Salsa and Swing. When I dance, I feel confident, beautiful. You have to be able to trust your partner. There is a movie with Antonio Banderas called Take the Lead. I really enjoy this movie.

Pierre Dulaine: Do you love to dance?
Caitlin: Yeah
Pierre Dulaine: Then you're meant to dance.

This is just one of the quotes from the movie. I think it can be applied to anything, at least as far as ambitions and dreams go. If you love something, then you were made to do it.

I'm actually involved in Social Dance Society at my school. Currently, I'm the Secretary and, starting this week, President. We do a lot of Swing and Salsa. I kinda want to learn the Foxtrot. Well, actually I have learned it, it was just 4 years ago, and I have forgotten some of it. It is sad that most people do not know how to do Ballroom Dancing. They are just so much fun to do, and look sophisticated. Plus, some of the moves, especially in the Latin dances, are sexy. JSYK.

Have you met me?

So, I decided to start blogging. I'm not going to have a lot to say, but I decided to do it mainly just to get my thoughts out. I don't really know how far I will be able to keep it up. But I will try to update when I can. Comment and telll me what you think. Please, don't be mean.

Let me tell you about me. I'm a 23 year old theater major. I'm in my 4th year of college, but since I just changed my major (again), I still have another 3 or 4 semesters left until I can graduate. I like to read, a lot. Harry Potter is just one of my favorites. Agatha Christi, Jane Austen, Nicholas Sparks, Percy Jackson, Dan Brown, The Historian, etc., are others that I enjoy reading. I like watching movies. Harry Potter, chick flicks, and classics like Breakfast at Tiffanys, You've Got Mail, Princess Bride. Not to mention the classic Disney movies: Lion King, Cinderella, Mulan. And Moulin Rouge, The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged.

TV shows. Doctor Who, HIMYM, Big Bang Theory, House, Buffy, One Tree Hill, Boy Meets World. I also like the new show Coming Home, though I have only seen one episode.

Music. Wrock is currently my favorite. I also enjoy Jeremy Camp, Skillet, David Crowder, Skyway Flyer, All Caps.

I currently work at my school library. Thinking of maybe getting my second degree in library studies, but that will be after I graduate with my theater degree.

I think that will be it for today.