"Santa Claus is coming to town!"

Well, hello everyone.

It's that time of year again. No, I'm not talking about super sales or hot chocolate next to the fire. I'm talking about exam times. Somehow it crept up before anyone could stop it. Usually I'm a nutcase this time of year, but it doesn't seem so bad --- YET. I've only got to take two exams. One is an oral for Spanish which should only take about fifteen minutes. The other is a history exam which will be a little tougher. My other two exams are papers. I'm not sure how those classes will go -- but my finals in those two classes will make or break the grade between an A and a B.

With classes out of the way, Christmas break seems within reach. As the saying goes, "so close, yet so very far away." Christmas break is going to be a little lonely this year. I'm going to be house sitting for two weeks straight. It'll be nice to have some alone time, but it'll also get really dreary. Luckily, both houses have dogs:) After the 28th, things should look up. I'm going to Wilmington with the State Suite and then going to Myrtle Beach with the Nails for new years. It should be pretty exciting.

The past week or two has been pretty cool. I actually got motivated and did most of my work ahead of time. I think that might be why I'm not as stressed as usual. I got to spend Thanksgiving with Tim's family. They make some of the best food. I feel like I gained a good twenty pounds -- but, hey, what's Thanksgiving without that feeling? State creamed Carolina at the football game which made the week that much better:)

This week has only been about two days long, but it seems like it's been two. I've not been sleeping well recently. Last night I was up until four, but that was mostly because I had this urge to get in touch with some family that I've not seen since I was in fifth grade. Weird, I know. Luckily, I found most of them and I've gotten to talk to them today! Woo hoo! So much has changed, that it's just weird to think about. I guess that's what eight or nine years does. Time flies!!

Well, it's late and I should be sleeping -- so here I go!!

I'll catch up later!!

xxoo

"Frosty the Snowman!"

That's right, my dear friends. Mark the day. Tuesday, Novemeber 18, 2008 marks the first day of snow in NC. Friday, November 21, 2008 marks the second day leaving a "dusting" on the ground. I am going to enjoy this winter, I can already tell. I love the snow. I wish it would snow everyday, if even just a little bit. They say that this winter is only going to get wetter and colder! YAY!

So life has been going pretty well. It's drawing to the end of the semester, so it's getting pretty draining. My average amount of sleep when from about 6 to about 4. I've been so tired recently. It's getting harder and harder to wake up. Luckily, though, I get a month break for Christmas. That's about a week and a half more than most schools. Yipee!

The bad part about being so very close to Christmas break, is that I'm still so very far away. I still have one 7-10 page paper to write for Environment Ethics on a topic I haven't even picked yet. Yikes. I have a 4-5 page paper to write on a movie of my choice (about a disability) and explain what signs and stuff prove that it's that disability. I've got to study for my history exam and my spanish exam. I'm not sure what to expect from either of the last two. I know that my spanish is an oral exam, but I've not been doing the best on though. Usually I get A's on those tests, but I've only gotten one A and one B. :(

I'm pretty sure that I can pull out at least a B in all my classes, but I really wanted a 4.0 this semester. I probably would have been able to do it if I had the same classes as last year. This year was a lot more challenging, and next semester is only going to be worse.

I picked my schedule for next semester. It's pretty cool. I have a class at 9 on MWF which kind of stinks and I have a class (potentially) at 8am at State on TH. But I'm dont by 1 on MWF and 4 on TTH. We'll see how things go.

I'm also trying to get a job. They're building this new place called Noodles & Co at Cameron Village. It looks and sounds really cool. It's not open yet, so I'm hoping that I can somehow get a job when it opens. I've applied already, so maybe I'll hear back? We'll see! It would be really awesome if it worked out.

Nothing else too exciting has been going on. I'm looking forward to finishing this school year just to say I'm halfway done. Yayyy. Haha.

Well, I think that's it for now. I'm going to go back to reading and such before I go to class.

Toodles to all you readers (all three of you! :)

xoxo

Ready to be a true adult

Well, to all those Obama fans, congrats. I can't say that I'm celebrating along with you. Obama's ideals sound okay, for the most part, and I just hope that he follows through.

Life has been pretty busy recently. I'm on the go all day every day. A lot of times I don't think I have enough time in a day to do everything I want. That's partly a result of it being Corhuskin' week. It's the biggest tradition at Meredith. There are events and socials to attend. Meetings to go to. It's mayheeeeeeem. It's all over on Friday. Woo hooo.

Christmas is just around the corner (kind of). I'm so excited. Most of you know that Christmas is my favorite time of year and I start celebrating as soon as it's early enough to not be annoying.:) I think I'm going to get a new tree this year s othat I can actually have it in my room!

I'm think about either 1) going abroad this summer, or 2) doing the disney internship that Disney World offers. I don't know what I should do. Any opinions? I would love them!

Well, I'm sitting in class, but I'll update again soon!

Ciao dogs.

Hello all!

Here I am, bored, once again. I'm seeing a trend here.

This week has been okay. It's been pretty insanely busy. I've had four papers, two tests, and a heavy duty assignment due all in one week. It's pretty draining, I'm not going to lie. On top of all that I've had meetings out the whazoo. Goodness gracious.

I don't really know what else there is to share. Hm.

I went to my parents house the other day to celebrate my birthday. It was pretty cool!

Sorry I didn't have more to say, y'all. My brain is off today. :\

Later taters!

Boredom is insanity

So, I'm sitting in the library at State and couldn't be more bored. I don't know what to do with myself. I continuously flip between facebook, wral, gmail, and miniclip just waiting for something to pop up and spark some sort of interest. I've got nothin'.

Gracious.

Anyway, so I am twenty years old now... big whoop. It does feel pretty amazing to say 20, though. No longer a teenager. However, I am becoming an old fogie. It's weird to think that within the next five years I will probably be married, and within ten have a toddler! CRAZY! Life is flying... I'm not so sure I like it.

My birthday was okay. I got to go to the fair with Angie and her daugters. It was a lot of fun. I got the girls to ride a lot of rides they usually wouldn't. We got to eat a lot of food, which, thanks to the Whales back in the day, I haven't been able to get enough of. However, I did really well this year. I shared stuff with people -- and only got one thing for myself -- and that was my beloved deep-fried candy bar. I only get one a year. It was delicious:)

After that I went out shopping with Spencer. That wasn't such a good time. It was great to spend some time with Spencer, but it was terrible, because I've gained a lot of weight and haven't bought clothes as a result. Needless to say, trying on clothes that didn't fit for four hours didn't make me feel too great. That's okay though. I'm working on it:)

I just started a diet/exercise plan on Monday. I've done well the first two days. I've only got 2.5 months left. Haha. My goal is to lose 15-20 pounds which is completely doable and healthy:) Hopefully at that point I will be more comfortable and happy with my own body.

Every week I just look forward to the weekends. It seems that the weeks are just chocked full of meetins, classes, work, and the like. Even the weekends are pretty busy. Blah!

Well, it's getting colder. I'm in need of a winter coat and it's only October. Goodness! Maybe this is promising for snow? Doubt it, but we'll see!

Alrighty, well I'm going to go back to my boredom. I'll update soon enough:)

xoxo

And my teenage life draws to an end....

Well, hello folks.

Fall break has come and gone. I can hardly believe I had a break. I come back and my week is cram-packed. Goodness. It's going to be a busy one, but that's okay. I only have two tests and a ton of meetings. Yayyy. Haha.

So for fall break I went to Wilmington. Woot. It was a pretty good weekend. There were a TON of birthdays. Tim's Dad (Al), his brother's (Aaron) girlfriend (Danielle), Tim's, and my birthday are all in the month of October. It was pretty crazy. So we had a cookout at the Nail household. It was pretty sweet. I got to eat lots of home made food which is always a bonus:) I got a new sweater from the Nail's for my birthday. It is pretty awesome! I don't have a sweater, so it was very much needed!

Tim and I went to go see Beverly Hills Chihuahua with his godfamily. That was interesting. I thought it was going to be a terrible movie, but it was actually OK. I won't buy it, but it wasn't terrible.

Other than that, this weekend was pretty dull, which was good. It was nice to relax for the most part. We came back last night and went to IHOP with Brad (Tim's roomie). That was awesome. Sometimes breakfast for dinner just hits the spot!

Today.... monday (gross) ... has been a pretty good day for it being Monday. I went to class and actually knew what went on in my first class. My history class was a different story. It was SO hot. I had to fight to stay awake. Plus, my professor smelled so bad! It was gross. Spanish was the same -- except we did mini projects, so I didn't necessarily have to listen. Woo hoo.

After all that, I went to work and got off early. Then, Jamie and I went to the mall to pick up shoes and jewelry for the White Iris Ball on Friday:) I'm gonna look pretty cute! I'll post pictures when I have them!

I get to go to the State game on Thursday! Jamie and I both get to go! We are so stoked! Hopefully we'll win, but we all know how that goes:) Loyalty... loyalty!

I'm looking forward to this weekend. I've got the ball, the fair, and my birthday this weekend. Apparently there's "nothing" special planned for my birthday, but I'm not allowed to make plans... hmm... secrets.

Anyway, it's my last week as a rowdy teenager. Woot.

Well, farewell I suppose!!! If anyone reads this, leave me a comment so that I know that I'm not just doing this for the heck of it. Haha.

Thanks guys!

Fall is here!

Hello all!

It's been forever and a day since I last updated -- sorry about that. I don't think many people follow anyway, but, hey, it's relaxing:)

Nothing too exciting has been going on. Classes have been whooping my tail. If it's not a ton and a half pages of reading, then it's not passing a test I thought I'd have flying colors on. I suppose I could take it slow and focus more, but who does that;)

I'm trying to do this new thing where as soon as I get done with work (EVERYDAY:( ) I will do my homework. It worked last night, let's see if I can do it again.

Fall break is next week, and I couldn't be more excited! Following fall break is my Big 2-0 and White Iris Ball! I can't wait:) It's going to be a great week that week:)

Tim and I just had out 9th month together. Jeez... nine months. Props to you all who are at more than a year. It seems like no time, and yet forever all at the same time:) They've been the best!!!

So, I'm finally starting to do college life the right way. I'm getting involved... I'm having fun... I'm lacking in sleep:) I've just got to get the academics down now that my classes aren't as easy to get away with.

Once I finish it, I'll take a picture of my awesome bulletin board I had to make for RHA (Residence Hall Association). I'm the president of my dorm, so I've got to make an awesome bulletin board every other month... oh yeah, and I've got to go to RHHC every other Sunday. RHHC is Honor Council for the residence halls. Bring a boy in your room off hours -- you'll answer to me;) Cause I'm so rough and tough..... HA!

Well, I'm sitting at work, incredibely board and exhausted. Fridays are the worst sometimes. I'll be here till 5:(

I hope you're all doing well!!! IT'S FALL!:)

I'm out!