Today has been a really long day. I can hardly believe that I was hanging out in the FEC building last night. It seems like that happened forever ago. But it was indeed around 8 p.m. yesterday that Bee and I were hanging out in Jess and Dan's room. Their room is sooo big, it's ridiculous. The best part about the FEC towers is that you can look out your window and see straight into the boys' rooms. Jess was telling us about a fight she was having with the boys directly across from her. Apparently the boys are huge Ravens fans and Jess is in love with the Steelers. So Jess hung up a bunch of Steelers logos in her window and the boys started hanging up Ravens jerseys. After she told us this story Bee and I told her about Rayban Ryan and how we bumped into him at Disney and about some of the funny jokes we made about him and his friends. Right when we finished this story, Jess looks out the window and screams "OMG! OUR ENEMIES ARE IN THEIR ROOM AGAIN!!" Bee and I rush over to the window and see none other than Rayban Ryan! We fell on the floor laughing at this coincidence. Bee and I added him on facebook so we could make fun of him and actually become friends instead of creepy stalkers. It was getting late by the time all of this had happened, so we headed back to our room and went to sleep.
This morning I had my math class. The concepts covered in class seem pretty easy, but we'll probably end up teaching ourselves. We're expected to just read the book and understand what's going on without any real instruction. I spent two hours doing about three quarters of my homework. College is absolutely crazy. In addition to my math homework, my Visual Cultures teacher gave me two 20+ page articles. That wouldn't have been a big deal if she would have just wanted us to read them and then be ready to discuss in class. But NOO, she wants us to read them, understand exactly what they're saying, and summarize them on paper, in class, without the articles in front of us. I sure hope she doesn't expect anything great. I'm hoping and praying that my teachers tomorrow go easy on the homework so I can actually have a fun weekend. I'm really excited to see Dragon!!!!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
First Day of Class!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had four out of five classes today and I must say, I LOVE them all!! My art professor is really chill and we're supposed to call her Laura. That's gonna take some getting used to. My history teacher is really hilarious. He goes off on random tangents and makes jokes about everything. I don't think there was a single dull moment today. After those two courses I had to rush over to KH for my English Comp class, I was really nervous about getting the syllabus because it's an honors class. But it seems that it's going to be a lot easier than my AP classes, which is saying a lot. The longest paper I have to write is four pages long.
And then came ASL!!! I knew that my teacher was going to be deaf and mute so I was wondering how this was going to work. I sat by my friend Jenny and we waited for our teacher to get started. He was actually really easy to understand. He did something like charades to tell us about class and go through the syllabus. He was sooo funny and taught us a few easy signs. I was surprised at how much I understood. He said (or rather signed) that he understood that we were upset that we had class until 5 on Fridays so he promised to let us out at around 430 on those days. I'm really really excited now! Any doubt I had about deaf ed has left my head.
Those were the classes I had today. Tomorrow I have math. WOOHOO!
Bee and I have been hanging out a lot. I really like her and we're like the same person. Disney with her was tons of fun. We have a bunch of jokes already like "wild ride!" "rayban ry" and "why is there honey on the walls??" Now that classes have started I'm hoping to make a few more friends. I mean, I love Jess, Dan and and Bee but I'd love to meet a few more people. Today we're meeting a sophomore for dinner and hopefully he'll be able to introduce us to more people.
This weekend, Dragon is coming! I can't wait to see her and tell her all about my college adventures and hear all about hers. :)
And then came ASL!!! I knew that my teacher was going to be deaf and mute so I was wondering how this was going to work. I sat by my friend Jenny and we waited for our teacher to get started. He was actually really easy to understand. He did something like charades to tell us about class and go through the syllabus. He was sooo funny and taught us a few easy signs. I was surprised at how much I understood. He said (or rather signed) that he understood that we were upset that we had class until 5 on Fridays so he promised to let us out at around 430 on those days. I'm really really excited now! Any doubt I had about deaf ed has left my head.
Those were the classes I had today. Tomorrow I have math. WOOHOO!
Bee and I have been hanging out a lot. I really like her and we're like the same person. Disney with her was tons of fun. We have a bunch of jokes already like "wild ride!" "rayban ry" and "why is there honey on the walls??" Now that classes have started I'm hoping to make a few more friends. I mean, I love Jess, Dan and and Bee but I'd love to meet a few more people. Today we're meeting a sophomore for dinner and hopefully he'll be able to introduce us to more people.
This weekend, Dragon is coming! I can't wait to see her and tell her all about my college adventures and hear all about hers. :)
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Living the College Life
So, I'm all moved in. My stuff has been put in its proper place and now I just have to wait a little while longer for a dorm floor meeting. Being here is pretty amazing. People are really friendly and will come up and talk to you like they've known you forever. My room is getting some character and my roommate is really nice. We have our own bathroom which is pretty much the best thing ever! (But in order to make our room work, our fridge is in that bathroom) Last night we went out to eat at a local Italian place and I met my soulmate. He is sooo perfect. Too bad I'll probably never see him again because he already graduated. I'm sure I'll meet plenty of nice people here. Especially at Good News. :)
*The next day*
Well, after that post we went to our floor meeting. Our RA's discussed campus rules and how to do maintenance requests. My favorite part was when this one girl found out that we can't put nails in the walls. She raised her hand and said "Soo let's just say that I accidentally put some nails in my wall and set my room around those nails... What would I do?" After the meeting we went down to the dining hall for a game night. I don't really know how to gamble so B and I just walked around waiting for someone to talk to us. Eventually these two really nice girls M&M came and we talked until the game night ended. They are really nice and we all seem to have a lot in common. Game night ended around 1030 and we headed back up to our dorm. (Which is a big icebox since we're right next to the a/c) I slept okay, but I didn't actually fall asleep until 2-ish. I had a billion thoughts running through my head and then my phone started going off because JP was texting me to ask how my day was. Once he went to bed, I fell asleep. Now we're up bright and early so we can head to breakfast, and then get our campus credit cards. After that we just have to hang out until 1. It's move in day for the returning students so we'll probably use some of our time scoping out the scene. And by scene, I mean people.
*The next day*
Well, after that post we went to our floor meeting. Our RA's discussed campus rules and how to do maintenance requests. My favorite part was when this one girl found out that we can't put nails in the walls. She raised her hand and said "Soo let's just say that I accidentally put some nails in my wall and set my room around those nails... What would I do?" After the meeting we went down to the dining hall for a game night. I don't really know how to gamble so B and I just walked around waiting for someone to talk to us. Eventually these two really nice girls M&M came and we talked until the game night ended. They are really nice and we all seem to have a lot in common. Game night ended around 1030 and we headed back up to our dorm. (Which is a big icebox since we're right next to the a/c) I slept okay, but I didn't actually fall asleep until 2-ish. I had a billion thoughts running through my head and then my phone started going off because JP was texting me to ask how my day was. Once he went to bed, I fell asleep. Now we're up bright and early so we can head to breakfast, and then get our campus credit cards. After that we just have to hang out until 1. It's move in day for the returning students so we'll probably use some of our time scoping out the scene. And by scene, I mean people.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Pin Removal
I woke up earlier than usual this morning to go to Dr. R's and get the pins and stitches removed from my finger, so I thought I'd take the time to explain the process to those who are interested.
WARNING: Do not read if you are squeamish. I do not know how gross this will get and will not be held responsible for any fainting, puking, pale skin, etc.
Anyway, I got to the office a little early and was called back immediately. One of the nurses showed me my exam room so I could put my bag down and then took me to the x-ray room. She took three x-rays of my hand (still in the ace bandage) and then led me back to my exam area. I could hear Dr R say, "Okay, looks good. Pin removal it is." I waited for a few minutes, and then my nurse came back in. She started pulling various instruments and gauze out of the cupboard. Small scissors, benadine, a pair of scissors with one flat side, and a pair of medical pliers. Two things scared me about these medical instruments, one- the lack of any sort of syringe filled with numbing medicine and two- the white towel she then pulled out and put in my lap. I looked quizzical so she said "Just to protect your clothes." My first thought was "WTF? Am I going to be a geyser or something?!"
Before I had too much time to worry Dr R was back in the room. He asked if I had ever had a tooth pulled and I said yes (all four wisdom teeth and a couple troublesome baby teeth). He then told me a BIG lie. "Oh, well this isn't as bad as that." HA! Yeah right. He grabbed the pliers and took hold of the first pin. One small yank and it was out. "Hmm not so bad," I thought. I can do this again... Then he took hold of the second pin. YANK! Nothing. The pin didn't want to move. YOW! Did that one hurt. He tried again, pulled harder, and the pin came out. Then his nurse took out the two stitches. A couple more x-rays and I was done. I got a prescription for occupational therapy in case I need some help moving my finger again.
So basically, I'm all healed. I already got to drive again and am typing with TWO hand for the first time in almost three weeks. It's nice to be able to move my wrist again and lie my hand flat.
Once Lando Calrissian (as we call my little brother) gets home from his dentist appointment, we are going to the University to meet up with Lease. I can't wait to see her and cause some trouble up at the college. They'll be glad to only have one Barimo in their school once we're done.
WARNING: Do not read if you are squeamish. I do not know how gross this will get and will not be held responsible for any fainting, puking, pale skin, etc.
Anyway, I got to the office a little early and was called back immediately. One of the nurses showed me my exam room so I could put my bag down and then took me to the x-ray room. She took three x-rays of my hand (still in the ace bandage) and then led me back to my exam area. I could hear Dr R say, "Okay, looks good. Pin removal it is." I waited for a few minutes, and then my nurse came back in. She started pulling various instruments and gauze out of the cupboard. Small scissors, benadine, a pair of scissors with one flat side, and a pair of medical pliers. Two things scared me about these medical instruments, one- the lack of any sort of syringe filled with numbing medicine and two- the white towel she then pulled out and put in my lap. I looked quizzical so she said "Just to protect your clothes." My first thought was "WTF? Am I going to be a geyser or something?!"
Before I had too much time to worry Dr R was back in the room. He asked if I had ever had a tooth pulled and I said yes (all four wisdom teeth and a couple troublesome baby teeth). He then told me a BIG lie. "Oh, well this isn't as bad as that." HA! Yeah right. He grabbed the pliers and took hold of the first pin. One small yank and it was out. "Hmm not so bad," I thought. I can do this again... Then he took hold of the second pin. YANK! Nothing. The pin didn't want to move. YOW! Did that one hurt. He tried again, pulled harder, and the pin came out. Then his nurse took out the two stitches. A couple more x-rays and I was done. I got a prescription for occupational therapy in case I need some help moving my finger again.
So basically, I'm all healed. I already got to drive again and am typing with TWO hand for the first time in almost three weeks. It's nice to be able to move my wrist again and lie my hand flat.
Once Lando Calrissian (as we call my little brother) gets home from his dentist appointment, we are going to the University to meet up with Lease. I can't wait to see her and cause some trouble up at the college. They'll be glad to only have one Barimo in their school once we're done.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Song lyrics
On my facebook I have a bumper sticker that says "Song lyrics say the words that we cannot." I thought I understood what that meant until last night when I saw shuffling through my iTunes. You see, my iTunes account has some sort of mind reading device on it that can tell what mood I'm in or what will make me smile. Or simply what I am in desperate need of at that exact moment. As I'm writing this, I have several of the songs from last night playing through my head.... Scratch that, I just went and made a playlist of them.... But anyways, some of the best songs on that list are B.L.G.- Thunder, Taylor Swift- Y.B.W.M., Jack Johnson- Sitting, Waiting, Wishing, and a little sprinkling of Sherwood. Right now, I wish I could walk outside and scream select verses from those songs, but I won't. I'll just keep singing them in my room acting like I don't have a reason to sing each.
What would I do without music? How would I express myself without it? I wish I had half the talent these bands do so I could go out and make millions on my mistakes.
What would I do without music? How would I express myself without it? I wish I had half the talent these bands do so I could go out and make millions on my mistakes.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Analyzing my Thoughts
I've been feeling super down lately and I have come to realize that I have caused my own downness. (let's just pretend that's a real word, okay?)
I honestly think that I tend to wait until it's too late to say/do things because I'm afraid of happiness. Being happy scares me because nothing lasts forever. Happiness will always end in despair. The only question is when this despair will come. I've been taking this fact of life and spinning it the wrong way. You see, if you live your life not opening up to people and trying to avoid happiness because of the despair it causes, you just end up sad all the time. If you go out and grab what you need to be happy, you get some good times. Sure the bad will come, but won't the good outweigh that?
I know it's a little too late for me to have figured that one out. I don't have a time machine, so I can't go back and fix the problem I have created for myself. I can't go back and, honestly, I'm not sure that I would if I did have such a machine. While the place I am now sucks and I can't say what I want to because it would be a total disaster, I know that it will end up working out eventually. Someday I'll get what I've always wanted, but I will not push what I want away anymore. Things don't just land in your lap, you have to fight. I'm willing to fight now.
I honestly think that I tend to wait until it's too late to say/do things because I'm afraid of happiness. Being happy scares me because nothing lasts forever. Happiness will always end in despair. The only question is when this despair will come. I've been taking this fact of life and spinning it the wrong way. You see, if you live your life not opening up to people and trying to avoid happiness because of the despair it causes, you just end up sad all the time. If you go out and grab what you need to be happy, you get some good times. Sure the bad will come, but won't the good outweigh that?
I know it's a little too late for me to have figured that one out. I don't have a time machine, so I can't go back and fix the problem I have created for myself. I can't go back and, honestly, I'm not sure that I would if I did have such a machine. While the place I am now sucks and I can't say what I want to because it would be a total disaster, I know that it will end up working out eventually. Someday I'll get what I've always wanted, but I will not push what I want away anymore. Things don't just land in your lap, you have to fight. I'm willing to fight now.
Private College
It's Monday morning and I think it's safe to say that I'm one of the only Smallsvillian under 21 not to be in class today, or preparing for it tomorrow. Most people wouldn't complain about this fact, but I am. I have to admit, it's really boring here when you can't drive, and don't have anyone to hang out with. To stop this boredom, I'm headed up to the high school around 3 for their first Young Republicans meeting. I have to go support my fellow conservatives and the future President.
Later tonight, Mommy N, Auntie B, and I are going to N's house to do something I am embarrassed to admit I am excited for... Renting the JB movie on iControl and screaming like little 12 year old when our favorite hottie graces the screen.
As for frisbee, it was good. I got to say bye to everyone and watch Sod King get the revenge I was waiting for. I just wish I could have actually played. But oh well, only two more days until I can drive, move my finger, and prepare for ASL. My hand is going to look sooo gross, but as long as I can move it, I'm happy.
Now to go find something to keep my occupied until the YR meeting.
Later tonight, Mommy N, Auntie B, and I are going to N's house to do something I am embarrassed to admit I am excited for... Renting the JB movie on iControl and screaming like little 12 year old when our favorite hottie graces the screen.
As for frisbee, it was good. I got to say bye to everyone and watch Sod King get the revenge I was waiting for. I just wish I could have actually played. But oh well, only two more days until I can drive, move my finger, and prepare for ASL. My hand is going to look sooo gross, but as long as I can move it, I'm happy.
Now to go find something to keep my occupied until the YR meeting.
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