Now playing: Let It Go by ZBB
Well this past week, this week, and this upcoming week is probably going to be considered the second most stressful period of my life this far. I have 4 exams to study for and a case study to work on (a group project, might I add), aside from a bit of other added stress. I am really not looking forward to doing all of that but what choice do I have? Gotta keep moving forward.
This past weekend I went home. My brother and I planned on surprising my parents. Jimmy was a little slow on finding out my dad would be in the Poconos from Thursday to Sunday, but I ended up staying home until Monday so it was okay. I was super nervous my mom would be out when I got home and that it really wouldn't be a good surprise. But just my luck, she was pulling up as I was turning the corner. It took her a second to register I was in the driveway behind her and run out of the car. She was jumping around like a giddy teenage girl. I don't think I have ever been happier to be home than I was at that moment. We went to Jimmy's soccer game where I saw my favorite Mainland teacher/coach of all time. I also got to spend time with Jimmy's girlfriend at the game. She's awesome. They tied OC which isn't ideal, but is way better than a loss. Jimmy kicked some butt, I must admit. I spent a ton of time with my mom that weekend, watching Snow White and the Huntsman, shopping, and just relaxing. We even went to a jewelry party of one for her oldest friends. I also had breakfast/lunch with one of My oldest friends, Caroline. She is one of the few people I can act completely myself around, even if we haven't seen each other in ages.
This weekend also helped me realize how lucky I've been to be blessed with such amazing people in my life, whether constant or just popping in and out. I have some of the best friends a girl could ask for, and there are more than a few people for which I would do absolutely anything. I decided there were a few people I had had falling outs with that had always been there for me, and their friendship was worth more to me than being stubborn and not wanting to swallow my pride. And I couldn't be more happy I did. I'm back on good terms with two of my best, longest lasting friends.
Now Playing: The River by Garth Brooks
Well now I have some tests to study for, but hopefully I'll be back writing again soon!
xo
-B
And these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
And these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
It Just Takes Some Time, Little Girl You're in the Middle of the Ride
My last post was in July? That is ridiculous! So much has happened since then that I can't even remember it all. I finished up my summer working at the Greenhouse and moved into my new apartment at the end of August. I was so excited to be living with some of my favorite girls! I also was looking forward to having my own bedroom while being away at school, definitely a plus of this living arrangement. I chose to do my room with a nautical theme, one of my favorite. It's definitely a lot more grown up than my dorm was last year, but I guess that's what happens when you go away to school.
Our first week (or three) was spent living off of pasta. Now, I love to cook, and I'll make anything, but you don't realize how well stocked your house is until you move out and need something for a recipe and realize how little you have. Oops. Living with only salt and pepper for a week was quite interesting. I recently have taken up to using maybe a little bit too much garlic on things. I love the flavor, but realize than most people don't put garlic on everything they inhale. And by everything, I mean pasta and couscous so maybe it isn't that odd.
My roommates this year also actually enjoy going to the football games. I'm not sure whether no one wanted to go last year, or I was always out of town, but last year I only made it to one football game. While I don't really follow the NFL, I LOVE going to football games, especially with people who get really into it. And so far, we've been doing pretty well.
For the first time ever, I dropped a class and am not taking close to max credits. It's weird to have time and be done all of my classes while the sun is still out. I guess I should be happy for a decently relaxing semester because it probably won't happen again (mainly because I am going to get bored).
I'm extremely excited for life as a sister of AEPhi this semester. We're finally back and really getting into things (my excitement today may also be caused by the new letters I bought this morning). So many exciting things are already starting to happen, I can't wait to see what the rest of the year holds. It is going to be quite weird being on the other side of things during recruitment, though. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I am super pumped to get a little though! I'm in love with my big and gbig so I just want to add to the love.
One of my two best friends, Jenn, came to visit this weekend. I last saw her when she came down with her boyfriend, Zach, to spend some time in Atlantic City over the summer, but that feels like forever ago. We went to dinner at Chipotle with another usnagf, Amanda, at Chipotle, one of my all time favorite places to eat. After, we got all ready with my roommates and headed up to the towers to hang out with some other friends. One of my closest friends at Delaware found out some not-so-cool news and Jenn and I ended up heading back with her to sort things out. While it wasn't the super exciting night we had been planning, it was nice just to relax and hang out together. The next day we went to the football game, even with the threat of thunder storms. We had to evacuate at halftime, but we were already kicking Del State's butt, so we knew how the game was going to end. Sadly, after that, Jenn had to be on her way back to Annapolis. We had to say our goodbyes but knew we'd see each other again soon!
That night, we went out for one of my roommates' 20th birthday. First we went to Cucina Di Napoli for dinner. We kept ourselves quite entertained, even after the waiter refused to sing Happy Birthday (wtf? if hot girls are asking you to sing for them, you better do it!). Then we headed back to the apartment to get ready for that night. We overall had an amazing night, especially once they started putting on country music because they wanted the majority of people to leave.
So far, I really enjoy the majority of my classes this semester. I'm taking a theatre class which has nothing to do with my major, but definitely keeps me awake and entertained at 9:05am. My research methods professor is actually super cool and, while I'd rather not be learning about causal claims and the four big validities, I don't mind the class. Anatomy is going to be awesome. I was actually excited to study for our first exam which was on body planes and regions. This is the kind of stuff I actually find interesting and one of the main reasons I picked my major. It is the stuff I get, it just clicks for me. Sadly, our lab is a simulation, but maybe one day (if I change my plan for down the line), I'll actually get to do a lab with a cadaver. Anthropology is my fourth major class and the only one that bothers me. The professor goes off on tangents about his study of African Art that has nothing to do with what we are learning. But it does entertain me he reminds me of a white Bill Cosby. His ideas are also very biased, which I am not used to so far in college (I know, I know, college is kinda known for professors and their strong opinions, but I have been lucky so far). My last "class" is actually a gym class called "walking/jogging". I forced myself to sign up for this class so maybe I get into running. I am not good at self-motivating and figured I might as well run while getting credit for it. The girl who runs the class is a grad student studying health promotion. It's a field I never even thought about until she mentioned it, and now is something I might think about pursuing in grad school (me? grad school? what?!). Definitely something I need to look into.
This weekend, I'm also going to attempt to surprise two of the most important people in my lives, so hopefully I get around to blogging next week and y'all get to hear all about it!!!
xo
-B
Our first week (or three) was spent living off of pasta. Now, I love to cook, and I'll make anything, but you don't realize how well stocked your house is until you move out and need something for a recipe and realize how little you have. Oops. Living with only salt and pepper for a week was quite interesting. I recently have taken up to using maybe a little bit too much garlic on things. I love the flavor, but realize than most people don't put garlic on everything they inhale. And by everything, I mean pasta and couscous so maybe it isn't that odd.
My roommates this year also actually enjoy going to the football games. I'm not sure whether no one wanted to go last year, or I was always out of town, but last year I only made it to one football game. While I don't really follow the NFL, I LOVE going to football games, especially with people who get really into it. And so far, we've been doing pretty well.
For the first time ever, I dropped a class and am not taking close to max credits. It's weird to have time and be done all of my classes while the sun is still out. I guess I should be happy for a decently relaxing semester because it probably won't happen again (mainly because I am going to get bored).
I'm extremely excited for life as a sister of AEPhi this semester. We're finally back and really getting into things (my excitement today may also be caused by the new letters I bought this morning). So many exciting things are already starting to happen, I can't wait to see what the rest of the year holds. It is going to be quite weird being on the other side of things during recruitment, though. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I am super pumped to get a little though! I'm in love with my big and gbig so I just want to add to the love.
One of my two best friends, Jenn, came to visit this weekend. I last saw her when she came down with her boyfriend, Zach, to spend some time in Atlantic City over the summer, but that feels like forever ago. We went to dinner at Chipotle with another usnagf, Amanda, at Chipotle, one of my all time favorite places to eat. After, we got all ready with my roommates and headed up to the towers to hang out with some other friends. One of my closest friends at Delaware found out some not-so-cool news and Jenn and I ended up heading back with her to sort things out. While it wasn't the super exciting night we had been planning, it was nice just to relax and hang out together. The next day we went to the football game, even with the threat of thunder storms. We had to evacuate at halftime, but we were already kicking Del State's butt, so we knew how the game was going to end. Sadly, after that, Jenn had to be on her way back to Annapolis. We had to say our goodbyes but knew we'd see each other again soon!
That night, we went out for one of my roommates' 20th birthday. First we went to Cucina Di Napoli for dinner. We kept ourselves quite entertained, even after the waiter refused to sing Happy Birthday (wtf? if hot girls are asking you to sing for them, you better do it!). Then we headed back to the apartment to get ready for that night. We overall had an amazing night, especially once they started putting on country music because they wanted the majority of people to leave.
So far, I really enjoy the majority of my classes this semester. I'm taking a theatre class which has nothing to do with my major, but definitely keeps me awake and entertained at 9:05am. My research methods professor is actually super cool and, while I'd rather not be learning about causal claims and the four big validities, I don't mind the class. Anatomy is going to be awesome. I was actually excited to study for our first exam which was on body planes and regions. This is the kind of stuff I actually find interesting and one of the main reasons I picked my major. It is the stuff I get, it just clicks for me. Sadly, our lab is a simulation, but maybe one day (if I change my plan for down the line), I'll actually get to do a lab with a cadaver. Anthropology is my fourth major class and the only one that bothers me. The professor goes off on tangents about his study of African Art that has nothing to do with what we are learning. But it does entertain me he reminds me of a white Bill Cosby. His ideas are also very biased, which I am not used to so far in college (I know, I know, college is kinda known for professors and their strong opinions, but I have been lucky so far). My last "class" is actually a gym class called "walking/jogging". I forced myself to sign up for this class so maybe I get into running. I am not good at self-motivating and figured I might as well run while getting credit for it. The girl who runs the class is a grad student studying health promotion. It's a field I never even thought about until she mentioned it, and now is something I might think about pursuing in grad school (me? grad school? what?!). Definitely something I need to look into.
This weekend, I'm also going to attempt to surprise two of the most important people in my lives, so hopefully I get around to blogging next week and y'all get to hear all about it!!!
xo
-B
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