Yes, we all know Auburn lost this past weekend. I am aware of this fact, my whole family is alabama fans and they like to remind me of that. I HATE getting on facebook when it's iron bowl week, because statuses are just so obnoxious. They're all about insulting each other school's- but the sad thing is, most of the people that do this haven't attended either one of the schools, so how would they know? As you probably know, I used to be a bama fan. Basically I only wanted to go to Auburn because of the vet school, but once I visited I couldn't help but to fall in love. I loved the friendliness, the beautiful campus, and just the atmosphere of the place. It just feels like home here. Hence why I am an Auburn fan now... not because of the football team, but because I love this place and my Auburn family.
During halftime, we performed part of our halftime show together with the Million Dollar Band. During practice they weren't really too talkative, I'm not sure if it was because they didn't walk to talk to us or maybe it was because they had to be up so early. But anyways, there were about 800 people on the field together!! You know, even though I have hated band practices, I'm really sad that I won't get to see the band almost everyday. I've had such a great time and all of the hard work has been worth it. We should find out which bowl game we're going to go soon. I would love to go to the Music City Bowl in Tennessee!! But I'm guessing that we might get the Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta- anywhere we go I'm sure that we will have a great time together. I already can't wait until next year! I don't know what I'm going to do with all of this free time! But I'm sure I'll find something :)
As for my last week during the semester, I'm finding it difficult to stay motivated since I know that I don't need my chemistry class anymore. I know the gpa will still matter, but I just have zip interest in the subject and I'm terrible at it. Yesterday I went to talk to another career counselor to discuss possible options. After that, I went to go talk to the social work department to ask questions and such. The lady that was over the department was wearing a sock monkey hat and I wanted to laugh but I didn't think that'd be appropriate :) I still don't know if I want to be a social worker. I know that I like to help people and give advice, but I'm just so unsure with what I want to do anymore. I finally was able to change my schedule- it's a little awkward because of all of the spaces between classes, but I'll take it! I'm still going to take Organismal biology because I'm not sure if any of the lower ones are open and I know that I have a good teacher. I'm also still going to take Ethics and Health Sciences. Besides those, I'm taking Sociology, Psychology, and Introduction to Social Work (to help me find out if that's what I want to do!). Besides intro to social work, those are all pretty general so maybe I won't be wasting any credits if I decide to switch over to a different major. I'm so tired of being unsure- it bugs me. I like to know my path and have a sense of stability, and now I don't have that but I'm just going to have to hang it out and see where my future takes me!!
You know, God has perfect timing (gotta keep reminding myself on that). Just when I started to think that I was alone here, God provided friends for me. I can tell that good things are happening because of Lakeview Baptist. Slowly but surely, I am gaining friends and a church family. These are the positive people that I need in my life- they help to keep me on the right track. It's just really a blessing :')
So I don't really know why I'm about to write about this in a blog post (actually I do know why- it just ticks me off!!!)but there is a thug that works in the dining hall close to where my dorm is. Whenever a girl buys food at the counter and walks off, he turns his head and stares at her butt (and makes it super obvious). I'm not talking about just one girl- it's every girl that walks by. He doesn't even say a word when you buy food. Whenever I walked by after I bought my lunch, I knew that he was going to look. I really just wanted to stare straight back at him to let him know that he was busted- but he just gives me the creeps. But really, I wish he would have a little respect and keep his eyes to himself! Ugh.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
No Place Like Home
On Saturday, it was homecoming and we played Samford. The band had to be at the practice field by 6 a.m, which kind of threw me off because I've gotten used to late games. Whenever we lined up to jog out of the tunnel for our pre-game show, I turned around and noticed that football players were sitting on the benches that we normally sit on before the show!! I was really confused because that has never happened before, and wanted to ask them why they were sitting there. Trust me, I was getting many laughs from band people because I was trying to talk to them haha. They were in my normal spot anyway, so I went over there and stood beside them. One of the guys tapped me on my shoulder and said, "Hey, that guy wants to ask you something". So I looked towards that direction and a guy was like "Can you play a song on your piccolo for me? Just really quick?". I couldn't help but to laugh, but I had to tell him that we weren't allowed (I felt pretty cool ;)) I then asked them what they were sitting there for and a guy replied "Just chillin". That wasn't really the answer I was looking for but okay. Then I remembered that it was senior football recognition day! I don't even know who they are, because I was trying not to stare! Then during the pregame show whenever the band marches "TIGERS" down the field, I go to the field goal line along with most of the other piccolos and to my surprise, standing about 5 feet in front of the piccolo player beside me was Gene Chizik! It was crazy and so cool! I didn't expect him to be standing there.
Aubie was acting really crazy on Saturday. Seriously, he was crazier than normal! He jumped from where the band stands and into the flower bed. Then he started rolling around on top of the flowers... it was really unexpected but so funny! Then he yanked a bunch of the flowers up (with the roots still dangling) and gave them to random bystanders. He also jumped from the mic man's platform and basically body slammed the ground. You could hear the student section's "ooooo" even though the student section was way down from normal. I guess I'm just not used to Aubie being a dare devil :) As soon as the game was over, I ate out with Leigh Ellen and then went back to my room to pack all of my stuff for thanksgiving break! I couldn't wait to get home.
During my break I got to catch up with some good friends and family :) I also got help with my homework. Poor Shelby's dad... I sat in their living room for 5 hours with him helping me to understand it. I feel terrible, but if it wasn't for him, I don't know how I would've gotten through it. Thank you so much Mr. Bill!!! Also during the break, Shelby and I went to visit Catherine Grace because she got her wisdom teeth taken out. After that, Shelby told me that she had a surprise for me. I hopped out of the car whenever we got to Samurai and ran to the shiny silver Maxima that is one of my best friend's.... Haley :) I haven't seen her in 2 months and I was just so excited!!! I also got to see my best friends Callie and Holly this week too... It has just been a great week all around. I already miss both my friends and family.
On Thanksgiving, my family got together with my dad's side of the family. My cousin Abby just had a baby boy named Porter and let me tell you... he is the cutest thing. I've never really had experience with really tiny babies. They kind of scare me because they just seem so fragile! But this time I felt more comfortable and really enjoyed holding him, even if it was just for a few minutes. He was so content.
Aubie was acting really crazy on Saturday. Seriously, he was crazier than normal! He jumped from where the band stands and into the flower bed. Then he started rolling around on top of the flowers... it was really unexpected but so funny! Then he yanked a bunch of the flowers up (with the roots still dangling) and gave them to random bystanders. He also jumped from the mic man's platform and basically body slammed the ground. You could hear the student section's "ooooo" even though the student section was way down from normal. I guess I'm just not used to Aubie being a dare devil :) As soon as the game was over, I ate out with Leigh Ellen and then went back to my room to pack all of my stuff for thanksgiving break! I couldn't wait to get home.
During my break I got to catch up with some good friends and family :) I also got help with my homework. Poor Shelby's dad... I sat in their living room for 5 hours with him helping me to understand it. I feel terrible, but if it wasn't for him, I don't know how I would've gotten through it. Thank you so much Mr. Bill!!! Also during the break, Shelby and I went to visit Catherine Grace because she got her wisdom teeth taken out. After that, Shelby told me that she had a surprise for me. I hopped out of the car whenever we got to Samurai and ran to the shiny silver Maxima that is one of my best friend's.... Haley :) I haven't seen her in 2 months and I was just so excited!!! I also got to see my best friends Callie and Holly this week too... It has just been a great week all around. I already miss both my friends and family.
Shelby, Haley, me, Callie
On Thanksgiving, my family got together with my dad's side of the family. My cousin Abby just had a baby boy named Porter and let me tell you... he is the cutest thing. I've never really had experience with really tiny babies. They kind of scare me because they just seem so fragile! But this time I felt more comfortable and really enjoyed holding him, even if it was just for a few minutes. He was so content.
After lunch, my cousin Claudia, my brother Andrew, and I decided that it might would be a good idea to continue the tradition of raking the yard and jumping into a huge pile of leaves! My cousin Abby also has a daughter name Kylie, and she LOVED playing in the leaves with us.
It was hard to believe that I had spent 5 days in Andalusia... it feels as if I was only there for a day. But today I had to be back for band practice. After band practice, the piccolos got together and had our Christmas party. We all brought food and played dirty santa. I love my dirty santa gift that Blair made! It's the Auburn band symbol, and the music shown in the back is actual piccolo music such as war eagle, tiger rag, the horse, etc. It was such a great idea!
So tomorrow is the Iron Bowl... it should be an interesting day! War Eagle alllllll the way :) It's great to be an Auburn Tiger!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The Decision
My decision that I've made lately may be a shock to people- it sure came as a shock to me. If you know me well, you probably know that I've wanted to be a veterinarian for my entire life. Most children change what they want to do at least a couple of times, but I never really had that moment as a child. I've always been dead set on what I've wanted to do and have never really given true consideration towards any other career. Just now lately my world has sort of flipped upside down, and turned everything around . Little did I know, I didn't know anything. All I want and need is a job that I love. I'm not giving up on my dream- but my dream is changing. I'm almost positive that I no longer want to be a veterinarian any more. I don't enjoy my classes at all, and I think I need something that helps people more. Don't get me wrong, I know that veterinarians are helping people through their animals, but I think that I will be more satisfied with helping people directly. I still love animals though, and I will probably have many interesting pets to come haha. I have been troubled with the fact that I no longer know what I want to do, because I really like to have things planned out. Isn't it funny how we think we know what we're doing and all of the sudden our world gets shaken up?
I took a career/major test on my computer a few days ago and submitted it online. To find out my results I had to go to a group session to discuss everything at the career center (they were very helpful by the way). It turns out that no one else came to the group session so I had a career counselor all to myself to help me! My test said that I was SIA (Social, Investigative, Artistic) with social being my primary interest and skill. It said that Entrepreneurship and Conventional are topics that I'm not interested in at all (you may find that humorous considering that I'm a daughter of an accountant and a business man). This quiz gave me several ideas of careers that I might be interested in. Ones that I'm considering are speech pathology, social working, or maybe even elementary education. Though who knows, there could be something else out there for me that I just haven't seen or thought about yet! I'm just waiting for something to grab my attention. I'm not quite sure how I'm going to narrow this down, I'm just going to have to do alot of praying. A problem that I've run into is that the classes I'm registered for taking next semester are all pre-vet curriculum and aren't required for any of the other majors I'm thinking about (except maybe my ethics and health sciences class) and pretty much all of the good teachers for all of the classes I would need have already been taken. But I just have to keep reminding myself that this is all in good Hands :) Everything will work out, even if I end up staying in college longer than I originally planned. Another personality test that I took called "Typefocus" said that I was ESFJ (extroverted, sensing, feeling, judging) and my results were: "Host and Hostesses of the World" Gracious, Good Interpersonal Skills, Thoughtful, Appropriate, Eager to Please. I know that everyone says that there's time for me to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life. I just want something that I'll love to do for the rest of my days!
I took a career/major test on my computer a few days ago and submitted it online. To find out my results I had to go to a group session to discuss everything at the career center (they were very helpful by the way). It turns out that no one else came to the group session so I had a career counselor all to myself to help me! My test said that I was SIA (Social, Investigative, Artistic) with social being my primary interest and skill. It said that Entrepreneurship and Conventional are topics that I'm not interested in at all (you may find that humorous considering that I'm a daughter of an accountant and a business man). This quiz gave me several ideas of careers that I might be interested in. Ones that I'm considering are speech pathology, social working, or maybe even elementary education. Though who knows, there could be something else out there for me that I just haven't seen or thought about yet! I'm just waiting for something to grab my attention. I'm not quite sure how I'm going to narrow this down, I'm just going to have to do alot of praying. A problem that I've run into is that the classes I'm registered for taking next semester are all pre-vet curriculum and aren't required for any of the other majors I'm thinking about (except maybe my ethics and health sciences class) and pretty much all of the good teachers for all of the classes I would need have already been taken. But I just have to keep reminding myself that this is all in good Hands :) Everything will work out, even if I end up staying in college longer than I originally planned. Another personality test that I took called "Typefocus" said that I was ESFJ (extroverted, sensing, feeling, judging) and my results were: "Host and Hostesses of the World" Gracious, Good Interpersonal Skills, Thoughtful, Appropriate, Eager to Please. I know that everyone says that there's time for me to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life. I just want something that I'll love to do for the rest of my days!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
My Verdict- Not Guilty
Not Guilty by Mandisa Click it! :)
I can already tell that this week is going to be an interesting one. This past Sunday, I finally drug myself out of bed (it wasn't too bad this time, the band got home from Georgia around 10:30) and went to church at Lakeview... and I'm so glad that I did. The songs that we sang during "big church" (yes I still call it that haha) were so motivational and I definitely could feel the Holy Spirit. We sang "Glory to God", "Glorious Day" by Casting Crowns, and the choir sang a song called "Not Guilty" that brought tears to my eyes. I didn't know this, but it's by Mandisa which inspired the blog entry named "Stronger" that I wrote few weeks ago... you know, the song that they played in my Butts and Gutts class?! I'm not used to singing contemporary songs like this in church... but I LOVE it.
On Sunday afternoon, I had a meeting for the Give Kids the World (gktw.org) trip that I'll be going on from December 11-17. They made us do a trillion activities that were supposed to build teamwork, like guiding a blindfolded person verbally to go through a "mine" field filled with squeaky toys, being "stranded on an island" and the only source of food was in a hole that we could only use specific materials to retrieve it, having to jump rope as a team (sadly, we failed at that ha), and a few other things as well. I've been kind of hesitant about going on this trip, because I don't know anyone on the team... but through those frustrating activities, I believe that we will work great together considering how patient and supportive everyone was. We were sent the itinerary the other day, and different people will have different jobs. They have events for all of the kids each night and we get to help with the events such as Halloween night, Big Splash Bash, Gingerbread House, and I think there's other things. The things that appeal to me are working at the Horse and Pony thing, La Ti Da Spa, and the Story Time Corner. But if I don't get placed in those specific places, I will be fine with working wherever I'm placed! Thank you to all of the people that gave money for my trip... I raised $125 over what I needed. I would love to thank you all in person, but the organization didn't tell me any names by which it was given... but I am so thankful and thank you all so very much!! Thanks for being so supportive of me. The extra money will go towards the organization, most likely other people's trips that couldn't raise the required amount.
Lately I have been in the process of making two big decisions, so please I ask you to keep me in your prayers! One of them has to do with my current major, and I think it will surprise many people :) But I'm still in the process of figuring it out and I want to make sure that I've made up my mind completely before I tell alot of people about it. But I'll let y'all know how it goes! I sure am looking forward to Thanksgiving next week!
My verse of the week:
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10: 12-13
I can already tell that this week is going to be an interesting one. This past Sunday, I finally drug myself out of bed (it wasn't too bad this time, the band got home from Georgia around 10:30) and went to church at Lakeview... and I'm so glad that I did. The songs that we sang during "big church" (yes I still call it that haha) were so motivational and I definitely could feel the Holy Spirit. We sang "Glory to God", "Glorious Day" by Casting Crowns, and the choir sang a song called "Not Guilty" that brought tears to my eyes. I didn't know this, but it's by Mandisa which inspired the blog entry named "Stronger" that I wrote few weeks ago... you know, the song that they played in my Butts and Gutts class?! I'm not used to singing contemporary songs like this in church... but I LOVE it.
On Sunday afternoon, I had a meeting for the Give Kids the World (gktw.org) trip that I'll be going on from December 11-17. They made us do a trillion activities that were supposed to build teamwork, like guiding a blindfolded person verbally to go through a "mine" field filled with squeaky toys, being "stranded on an island" and the only source of food was in a hole that we could only use specific materials to retrieve it, having to jump rope as a team (sadly, we failed at that ha), and a few other things as well. I've been kind of hesitant about going on this trip, because I don't know anyone on the team... but through those frustrating activities, I believe that we will work great together considering how patient and supportive everyone was. We were sent the itinerary the other day, and different people will have different jobs. They have events for all of the kids each night and we get to help with the events such as Halloween night, Big Splash Bash, Gingerbread House, and I think there's other things. The things that appeal to me are working at the Horse and Pony thing, La Ti Da Spa, and the Story Time Corner. But if I don't get placed in those specific places, I will be fine with working wherever I'm placed! Thank you to all of the people that gave money for my trip... I raised $125 over what I needed. I would love to thank you all in person, but the organization didn't tell me any names by which it was given... but I am so thankful and thank you all so very much!! Thanks for being so supportive of me. The extra money will go towards the organization, most likely other people's trips that couldn't raise the required amount.
Lately I have been in the process of making two big decisions, so please I ask you to keep me in your prayers! One of them has to do with my current major, and I think it will surprise many people :) But I'm still in the process of figuring it out and I want to make sure that I've made up my mind completely before I tell alot of people about it. But I'll let y'all know how it goes! I sure am looking forward to Thanksgiving next week!
My verse of the week:
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10: 12-13
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Addiction
So I've come to the conclusion that I'm addicted.... to blogging! I think it's funny when I'm thinking and all of the sudden I remember things that I had forgotten to blog about...So here's something random that I really enjoyed this past week!
This week, I had a quiz in Architecture. This was not any ordinary quiz, it was one that I actually had to go out and experience architecture. Our goal was to take a picture, document, and record the address of where we found the following styles of houses: Neoclassical, Bungalow, Queen Anne, 1950's Ranch Burger, and Tudor. So on Saturday morning I hopped into my car on a mission! I received many weird stares as I parked my car in random places and walked down the streets with my camera and notebook in hand. I decided that I would go to Opelika since I haven't really been there, and it was quite a task to find residential areas with the exact house style I was looking for! It took me a little while longer than I expected and I actually got lost in the ghetto while I was there, but I had a blast!! I love projects when I'm learning something and having fun all at the same time. Why can't all classes have quizes like that?
I used to hate it when mom and dad used to take Andrew and I along with them whenever they'd look at houses just for fun. But now through this class I've kind of taken an interest to houses and it makes me think about possibilities for the future... I can't wait to live in a little house of my own one day :)
These are the houses that I found during my adventure:
This week, I had a quiz in Architecture. This was not any ordinary quiz, it was one that I actually had to go out and experience architecture. Our goal was to take a picture, document, and record the address of where we found the following styles of houses: Neoclassical, Bungalow, Queen Anne, 1950's Ranch Burger, and Tudor. So on Saturday morning I hopped into my car on a mission! I received many weird stares as I parked my car in random places and walked down the streets with my camera and notebook in hand. I decided that I would go to Opelika since I haven't really been there, and it was quite a task to find residential areas with the exact house style I was looking for! It took me a little while longer than I expected and I actually got lost in the ghetto while I was there, but I had a blast!! I love projects when I'm learning something and having fun all at the same time. Why can't all classes have quizes like that?
I used to hate it when mom and dad used to take Andrew and I along with them whenever they'd look at houses just for fun. But now through this class I've kind of taken an interest to houses and it makes me think about possibilities for the future... I can't wait to live in a little house of my own one day :)
These are the houses that I found during my adventure:
Tudor (Gothic Revival)
Queen Anne
1950's Ranch Burger
Neoclassical
Bungalow
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
FREEDOM.... well, sort of.
This past Sunday, Mom, Dad, and Andrew came to Montgomery so that we could spend some time together. I hadn't seen Dad and Andrew for a really long time! We got to go shopping and we went out to eat for lunch. I miss my crazy little family, and it just makes me more and more ready to come home for Thanksgiving! Mom told me that she had a surprise for me in the car... it turns out that it was a cooler full of homemade food! Best present ever. So this week I've been living off of "real" food. I have peas, carrots, pasta salad, broccoli cheddar soup, and last but definitely not least... chicken casserole :) I've already finished all of the chicken casserole! Thanks Mom.
For the last two weeks, I've been thriving on the fact that if I can just get through with today, the monster of all days, that freedom would taste so sweet. Today I had both a chemistry and biology test... I've studied the most I've ever studied, and sadly it still wasn't enough. It's not that my chemistry teacher is horrible, I just had a terrible experience with chemistry in high school and so I barely have a background in it. Though don't get me wrong, I think I did better on this test than on the others (knock on wood) I was just disappointed that I studied for a while and still didn't do as well as I had hoped. Though I will say this... if you are going to take biology at Auburn, do not I repeat do NOT take Professor Singh. I have always loved biology. I loved it because I could apply it and I've always liked to know why and how things work. All of you Andalusia High School studnets, be so thankful for Mrs. Sasser. She's one of the best teachers I've ever had. She was interesting, clear, helpful, and explained things to where they made perfect sense. My professor does not explain how anything works, he only reads off of a slide. Earlier in the year after I made a poor grade on my first test, I stopped coming to class and told myself that I could teach myself out of the book and read over his notes and make a better grade. So for the second test, I made 2 points higher than I had made on my first test- and I didn't even go to class. For the third test, I decided to come back to his class, and then I decided that I wanted to talk to him on ways that I could improve my grade. He asked me, "Do you come to class?" and I replied, "Well not lately." and he said, "well, why not" I replied, "Because I've noticed that by coming to class my grades don't improve"... which really I shouldn't have said that, but I was just so mad but I said it calmly. He replied angrily, "Oh, that is not the case!". which, if he ever took attendance (which if he did I would have been coming to class everyday) he would have noticed that I was telling the truth. But ever since I talked to him in his office, I've been coming to class every day to prove to him that I'm there. He's been telling us this week that nothing from chapter 15 would be on the test, but he had several questions from that chapter on there. I confronted him about it (not in a bratty manner) and he looked at me like I was the smallest dumbest piece of dirt and said, "I covered it in class". So I just kind of teared up, and walked out of the room. Basic genetics are actually really interesting to me, so I've payed good attention. He didn't cover those things. Briana (a band friend) and I went to study at the library last night, and thankfully a band kid that marches behind Briana in the halftime show was able to help us study photosynthesis. He drew it out on a board, and told us the function of all of it and it helped so so much! We ended up staying until after midnight. I now understand alot more. It's just sad that I never feel like I understand anything in my biology class.
So now that both of these tests are over, I will finally be able to move on. Clean up, go to the grocery store, wash clothes, pick up my band uniform from the cleaners, and everything else that I put to the side so that I could finish studying. I'm free for now... but in the back of my mind all I can think about are my finals... which are the only tests that I have left for the remainder of this semester. Sorry for all of the whining, I've just really needed to vent. Thanks for listening :)
For the last two weeks, I've been thriving on the fact that if I can just get through with today, the monster of all days, that freedom would taste so sweet. Today I had both a chemistry and biology test... I've studied the most I've ever studied, and sadly it still wasn't enough. It's not that my chemistry teacher is horrible, I just had a terrible experience with chemistry in high school and so I barely have a background in it. Though don't get me wrong, I think I did better on this test than on the others (knock on wood) I was just disappointed that I studied for a while and still didn't do as well as I had hoped. Though I will say this... if you are going to take biology at Auburn, do not I repeat do NOT take Professor Singh. I have always loved biology. I loved it because I could apply it and I've always liked to know why and how things work. All of you Andalusia High School studnets, be so thankful for Mrs. Sasser. She's one of the best teachers I've ever had. She was interesting, clear, helpful, and explained things to where they made perfect sense. My professor does not explain how anything works, he only reads off of a slide. Earlier in the year after I made a poor grade on my first test, I stopped coming to class and told myself that I could teach myself out of the book and read over his notes and make a better grade. So for the second test, I made 2 points higher than I had made on my first test- and I didn't even go to class. For the third test, I decided to come back to his class, and then I decided that I wanted to talk to him on ways that I could improve my grade. He asked me, "Do you come to class?" and I replied, "Well not lately." and he said, "well, why not" I replied, "Because I've noticed that by coming to class my grades don't improve"... which really I shouldn't have said that, but I was just so mad but I said it calmly. He replied angrily, "Oh, that is not the case!". which, if he ever took attendance (which if he did I would have been coming to class everyday) he would have noticed that I was telling the truth. But ever since I talked to him in his office, I've been coming to class every day to prove to him that I'm there. He's been telling us this week that nothing from chapter 15 would be on the test, but he had several questions from that chapter on there. I confronted him about it (not in a bratty manner) and he looked at me like I was the smallest dumbest piece of dirt and said, "I covered it in class". So I just kind of teared up, and walked out of the room. Basic genetics are actually really interesting to me, so I've payed good attention. He didn't cover those things. Briana (a band friend) and I went to study at the library last night, and thankfully a band kid that marches behind Briana in the halftime show was able to help us study photosynthesis. He drew it out on a board, and told us the function of all of it and it helped so so much! We ended up staying until after midnight. I now understand alot more. It's just sad that I never feel like I understand anything in my biology class.
So now that both of these tests are over, I will finally be able to move on. Clean up, go to the grocery store, wash clothes, pick up my band uniform from the cleaners, and everything else that I put to the side so that I could finish studying. I'm free for now... but in the back of my mind all I can think about are my finals... which are the only tests that I have left for the remainder of this semester. Sorry for all of the whining, I've just really needed to vent. Thanks for listening :)
Friday, November 4, 2011
Breaking the Habit
Today, I'm sitting here eating the first sandwich that I've made since... well, I was home this summer. And I have to admit, it tastes pretty dang good! I'm embracing the George Foreman Grill :) Lately I've been so tired of eating heavy meals so it feels good to eat a satisfying but not overbearing portion.
Last Friday, the architecture department held their annual pumpkin carving fundraiser! My intro to architecture class was required to participate. It was so awesome to get to do something fun during class! I believe the last time I carved a pumpkin was when I was like 12, so don't make too much fun of it ;)
On Saturday night, the marching band had their Halloween party, and so I went as an 80's girl! I really enjoyed searching for all of the pieces of clothing, teasing my hair that big, and wearing loud eyeshadow.
I only stayed for like an hour at the party, and then a few of us decided that we wanted to go to Pope's Haunted Farm. They had a haunted barn, forest, hayride, and clown maze. The hayride was closed by the time we got there, but we got to go into everything else! First stop was the forest. We went into this abandoned trailer, and their special effects were so cool! The walls started to close in on us, and we were cracking the people up. On our way out of the trailer, we heard them say, "They were a good group!!" as they were laughing. Then the forest was really dark and people were chasing after us. They had some workers in a sling type thing up in the trees, and they would jump down from the trees, and bounce right back up. They also had a "Peter Rotten Tail" room which was creepy in itself. After the forest, we went to the haunted barn. The barn was based off of the Saw movies, and I've seen about 4 of them, so I understood alot of the things. I just couldn't help but to think of some of my friends from Andalusia, cause we used to watch scary movies together and go to haunted houses... I'm pretty sure they would've loved that place! I miss them. Then we went to the haunted clown maze, which made you wear 3d glasses... and it was scary but I was just annoyed at the fact of trying to keep the glasses on haha. Two other people in my group lost theirs!
So once again, I've decided to temporarily deactivate my facebook. I'm just too tempted to stay on it or check notifications to distract myself from doing homework or studying... so by deactivating, I have no notifications to check. I know most people can just not get on it, but for me it's kind of a habit that I need to break because I spend all of my extra time on it! I know I said that I'd log back in on Wednesday, but I think I'm going to keep it deactivated until Thanksgiving break, when I don't have any more school work to do, then I will probably deactivate until finals are over! Please pray for me for my next chemistry and biology test... they happen to be on the same day (Wednesday) and it is crucial for me to make great on them! Though thanks to deactivating my facebook, I complete my chemistry homework last night that is due this Saturday (this is a big surprise knowing that I'm a big procrastinator!!). Unfortunately due to these tests, I won't be able to come home this weekend... but I'm so excited to come home for Thanksgiving!!!!!! :)
Last Friday, the architecture department held their annual pumpkin carving fundraiser! My intro to architecture class was required to participate. It was so awesome to get to do something fun during class! I believe the last time I carved a pumpkin was when I was like 12, so don't make too much fun of it ;)
For extra credit we could take a picture with our pumpkin and write a description :) It's my favorite class for sure!
On Saturday night, the marching band had their Halloween party, and so I went as an 80's girl! I really enjoyed searching for all of the pieces of clothing, teasing my hair that big, and wearing loud eyeshadow.
I only stayed for like an hour at the party, and then a few of us decided that we wanted to go to Pope's Haunted Farm. They had a haunted barn, forest, hayride, and clown maze. The hayride was closed by the time we got there, but we got to go into everything else! First stop was the forest. We went into this abandoned trailer, and their special effects were so cool! The walls started to close in on us, and we were cracking the people up. On our way out of the trailer, we heard them say, "They were a good group!!" as they were laughing. Then the forest was really dark and people were chasing after us. They had some workers in a sling type thing up in the trees, and they would jump down from the trees, and bounce right back up. They also had a "Peter Rotten Tail" room which was creepy in itself. After the forest, we went to the haunted barn. The barn was based off of the Saw movies, and I've seen about 4 of them, so I understood alot of the things. I just couldn't help but to think of some of my friends from Andalusia, cause we used to watch scary movies together and go to haunted houses... I'm pretty sure they would've loved that place! I miss them. Then we went to the haunted clown maze, which made you wear 3d glasses... and it was scary but I was just annoyed at the fact of trying to keep the glasses on haha. Two other people in my group lost theirs!
So once again, I've decided to temporarily deactivate my facebook. I'm just too tempted to stay on it or check notifications to distract myself from doing homework or studying... so by deactivating, I have no notifications to check. I know most people can just not get on it, but for me it's kind of a habit that I need to break because I spend all of my extra time on it! I know I said that I'd log back in on Wednesday, but I think I'm going to keep it deactivated until Thanksgiving break, when I don't have any more school work to do, then I will probably deactivate until finals are over! Please pray for me for my next chemistry and biology test... they happen to be on the same day (Wednesday) and it is crucial for me to make great on them! Though thanks to deactivating my facebook, I complete my chemistry homework last night that is due this Saturday (this is a big surprise knowing that I'm a big procrastinator!!). Unfortunately due to these tests, I won't be able to come home this weekend... but I'm so excited to come home for Thanksgiving!!!!!! :)
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