Sea of No Cares

Schedule

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:23:49 GMT

I registered for classes yesterday...

Monday
Math 8-8:50
Bio Lecture 10-10:50
French 1 12-12:50
New Page: Apprec the Env 1-1:50

Tuesday
New Page Discussion 9:30-10:45
English Comp 1:30-2:45

Wednesday
Math 8-8:50
Bio Lecture 10-10:50
French 1 12-12:50
New Page 1-1:50
Bio Lab 4-6:50

Thursday
English Comp 1:30-2:45

Friday
Math 8-8:50
Bio Lecture 10-10:50
French 12-12:50

We're getting closer!

Come to My Window

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:57:21 GMT

Lindsey dropped me off in Waynesboro so I'll be home tomorrow.

Blacksburg was gorgeous.

While I was there...

We went hiking. The weather didn't hold out most days but when we finally got to go it was worth it.
We sat around and read. (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Dry-Augusten Burroughs has this great darkened sense of humor-, The Giver, just to name a few...)
She helped me out with courses and now I'm almost 100% certain of what classes I'm taking.
We went hookahing, and the hookah is definitely better down there.
We saw Waitress-with Keri Russell-and Ratatouille.
And we spent a lot of time outside. The mountains are so relaxing. I could've gotten used to that.

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:43:32 GMT

Lindsey and I made a pit stop on the way to Blacksburg at my grandparent's house in Waynesboro so she could go to her Shakespeare camp reunion. I'm so excited for this week though. Relaxation, sun, and my favorite (even if she is my only) big sis.

This summer has been so great, but busy as hell. Within the last week I've gone hookahing, gone to the Harry Potter midnight premiere, gone out with friends, gone bowling, and worked more hours than I can count.
And once I get back...beach, King's Dominion, clubs, more hookahing, catching up with every single last one of my friends before we go off to college, orientation, and again working more hours than necessary.

Yeah, this week of sun and relaxation is EXACTLY what I need.

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:35:25 GMT

"Consequence Free"

Wouldn't it be great, if no one ever got offended
Wouldn't it be great to say what's really on your mind
I have always said 'all the rules are made for bending'
And if I let my hair down, would that be such a crime?

[Chorus]
I wanna be consequence free
I wanna be where nothing needs to matter
I wanna be consequence free
just sing Na Na Na Na Na Ne Na Na Na

I could really use, to lose my Catholic conscience
Cuz I'm getting sick of feeling guilty all the time
I won't abuse it, Yeah I've got the best intentions
For a little bit of anarchy but not the hurting kind

[Chorus]

I couldn't sleep at all last night
cause I had so much on my mind
I'd like to leave it all behind,
but you know it's not that easy

[Chorus]

Wouldn't it be great, if the band just never ended
We could stay out late and we would never hear last call
We wouldn't need to worry about approval or permission,
we could - slip off the edge and never worry about the fall

[Chorus]

College here we come!

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:46:33 GMT

One more day. We're graduating!

I'm taking this, and crediting it to my sister, for all of us college goers. She's teaching this "introduction to freshman year" class and, because she's still in college, she knows exactly what she's talking about. This is a list of "things [she] wishes [she] had known"...

• Don't be passive-aggressive. Not with roommates, not with friends, not with significant others. Say what you mean, or don't say anything at all, but don't act what you feel without saying what you mean.

• Go to professors' office hours. They want you to stop by, even if it's just to say hello. Many of them chose to be professors because they never wanted to leave college, so most of them won't have a problem with spending an hour talking to you about last night's episode of Family Guy. Plus, professors feel a lot more guilty about giving you a bad grade if they know you're a real person.

• During your first week of college, almost everyone is as nervous as you are. Go say hi! They'll be grateful, and you'll have a brand new friend.

• You don't have to stay friends with everyone you met during your first semester.

• Be nice to your RAs. They work hard, make a lot of sacrifices, and are not well compensated.

• The best way to make friends fast is through food. If you make cupcakes, everyone will want to be your new BFF.

• Do not date anyone in your building. Do not hook up with anyone on your hall. Do not get romantically involved with anyone who you will not be able to avoid later.

• Try most things once. Go to a stupid frat party. Play intramural kickball. Go bowling at 2am with some nerds. Hang out down at the college radio station. Go camping at the Devil's Marbleyard and swimming at the Cascades. If you try a little of everything, you'll probably find that something that does it for you.

• Don't judge people. That goes for sorority girls as much as it does for faux-punk anarcho-Marxists.

• Be nice to secretaries and custodial staff. Learn their names. Drop by to say hello. Ask them how their winter break was. Talk to them about their grandkids. This is important because 1) they're real people and deserve more respect than the average college kid gives them, and 2) they have a lot of secret power to get stuff done. When you need to have your lightbulb changed and your international relations class force-added, these are the people who get it done.

• Don't put anything on the internet that you don't want your grandmother, your boss, CNN, and Alberto Gonzales to read.

• Learn to write a good paper. If you don't know how, go to the writing center. It's free, it'll help your grades, and it'll make you a better student.

• Do not get TiVo. It will eat your soul.

• If you're going to drink, always have a plan for getting home before you take the first sip. There's no reason to drink and drive in a college town, and there's always a way to get back to your own bed safe if you take a little time to think about it while you're still in a state to do so.

• Don't be afraid to tell your friends if you're too poor to go do something. Odds are, someone else in the group is in the same position and will be glad you said something.

• Invest in one amazingly comfortable hoodie and one pair of awesome sweatpants.

• Take cool classes! Take intro classes to things you know nothing about! You have free electives for a reason, and it would be a shame to waste them.

• If you need help, ask for it. If a friend needs help, find it for them. Ask your RA or an older friend or a professor. The university has countless resources, from tutors to health services to rape counselors to lawyers. The cost is included with tuition, and all you have to do is ask.

• Don't cheat. Don't plagiarize. Don't steal. You will get caught, and it can be devastating to your academic (and future professional) career

• You do not need to know what you want to do with your life when you start school. You don't need to know what you want to do with your life when you graduate. Hell, you don't need to know what you want to do this Friday evening. Take life as it comes at you.

• Find a great 24-hour coffee shop.

• If you have no idea what you're talking about, make a PowerPoint presentation and you'll get at least a B.

• Sleep regularly, watch the sun set often, and play a lot of frisbee. There's a lot more to college than drinking, studying, and getting a piece of paper at the end.

Welcome to Paradise?

Mon, 14 May 2007 01:44:33 GMT

Friday:
*Saw Disturbia with Jason and Amanda. It ended with me on Amanda's lap and both of us hiding our heads in Jason and him just laughing.
*Got a mother's day gift. Sundress from Macy's. Veeery cute!
*Jason and I went back to Amanda's and watched some French movie with hot French boys in it, even though none of us knew what they were saying.

Saturday:
*Saw The Ex with Jacob and Will.

Sunday:
*Went to my cousin's and saw everyone else in the family.
*Went to YG where we sat around talking about "what people think it really means to be Catholic". The conversation didn't flow as smoothly on that one. But from what people did say it was pretty interesting, actually.

Fri, 04 May 2007 02:33:46 GMT

So far the musical has been great (minus some things breaking). A lot of people have come so far and everyone's been doing so so well. : D

And I really want to know who my secret pal is!

Coming up next....
Prom and then Graduation. Only 30 school days left! **

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 01:42:17 GMT

I don't like immature people. Just because I'm going to Prom with someone you don't like, that's not a good reason to tell me that we can't be friends anymore. That's lame.

Anyways, on a different note, my life is pretty fanatstic right now. I went to a vicious concert on Friday with one of my best friends, and the play is great. I'm starting a job soon. I'm going to be a waitress! Haha my job actually sounds FUN. I'm really excited.

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:48:45 GMT

If you know anyone, if you know anyone who knows anyone, or even if you don't have any association with people that go to VT please pray for them. You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I don't know how people are expected to move on from something like this...

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:39:46 GMT

If size wasn't a big deal to me I'd definitely be going to Lynchburg College. It was reallu nice.

I think my parents are disappointed in my top two. They're trying to "sell" other colleges to me.

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:14:18 GMT

*Finish the Sentence*
I really love...:	spontaneity.
I really hate it when....:	people cut you off/go too slow/don't use turn signals when driving. Actually, I just don't like driving.
My parents are...:	awesome. End of story.
My crush is...:	funny.
My best friend is...:	someone who's so soo sweet and can make me laugh. We're pretty much the same person...well, in some areas.
What annoys me most is...:	driving.
I get really happy when...:	my friends make up/get along.
I really wish I had never...:	erm...I don't have regrets.
One day I hope to...:	save the world! : P I want to better our environment.
I would never....:	cheat on someone.
I wish more people would...:	look around and try to see the beauty in life once in a while.
I could not live without...:	music.
One thing I wish didn't exist is...:	corrupt politics.
I'm terrified of...:	fish and the metro.
I really don't understand why...:	people have to be so politically correct.
I'm really good at...:	art.
For some reason I just can't...:	stay mad at anyone for longer than two minutes.
I've always wanted to have a...:	personal snowboarding lesson. Oh yessss.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be...:	brain surgeon. ((So ambitious!))
I was really embarrased when...:	um...I'm drawing a blank. I've done a lot of things I should be embarassed about, but if I'm with my friends it doesn't matter, cause they're my FRIENDS.
I would love to visit...:	Greece or Thailand.
I can't wait until...:	college...but I'm also kind of scared.
I would never eat...:	a deer/bear/any of those animals that a lot of hunters like to eat.
The biggest lie I've ever told was...:	that I've never told a lie.
I spend most of my time...:	with my friends. At rehearsal. At kickboxing/yoga.
I wish I was more....:	outgoing in the beginning. I'm really loud and hyper, but before I get to know you I'm really pretty quiet.
Right now, what I really wan't to happen is...:	to have a certain someone ask me to Prom. ((I know, it's really superficial.))
I would be so surprised if...:	my dad is actually okay when I tell him I want to go to ODU.
I would be upset if...:	Dee ended up not going there. I like knowing someone.
I will never forget when...:	we went to Stotes freshman year. Ryan, Dee, and I were inseperable.
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Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:49:43 GMT

What You Really Think Of Your Friends

Dee is your soulmate.

You truly love Summer.

You consider Shannon your true friend.

You know that Jamie is always thinking of you.

You'll remember Ryan for the rest of your life.

You secretly think Roo is creative, charming, and a bit too dramatic at times.

You secretly think that Megan G. is colorful, impulsive, and a total risk taker.

You secretly think that Andrew S is loyal and trustworthy to you. And that Andrew S changes lovers faster than underwear.

You secretly think Tommy is shy and nonconfrontational. And that Tommy has a hidden internet romance.

What Do You Think of Your Friends?

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:07:15 GMT

Create your own Friend Quiz here

There. Go. I got bored. There's useless random facts. V fun! : P

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:30:01 GMT

Mood swings like crazy. Ha, welcome to a girl's world.

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:28:11 GMT

You know how when people rave about something so much you HAVE to check it out just to see what all the hooplah is/was about?

...House. Well, I have found my next addicting show. It's not quite as great as Grey's Anatomy, but it's definitely next in line.

I Was Fine Before You Walked Into My Life.

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:06:52 GMT

Today has been a very emo day.

Spring Break (Part 2)

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:47:51 GMT

Wednesday:
Hung out with Shannon, Summer, Alda (Shannon's friend from Iceland), and Tori. Was fun.
At night I went with Andrew to see "Premonition", the movie with Sandra Bullock. I love her. She's definitely my favorite actress, next to Kate Hudson. But yeah, the movie was good, but pretty sad at the end.

Thursday:
Uneventful. Had things I needed to do.

Friday:
College searching with my dad. We bonded. Ruled out CNU. It's pretty small. I'm going to see Lynchburg next weekend. It's the same size as CNU,but it may have something to make up for it. I'm between VCU and ODU. VCU was very artsy and had a good town. ODU was more on the water and a lot more preppy. And it's closer to my CNU buddies.

Saturday:
Went to dinner with Carolina Hill, Shannon, Summer, Alda, and Summer's friend, Billy at Primo's. Then we went Hookah-ing at Prince with Chelsea, and another girl I don't know. On the way back we had excitement/got in a little bit of trouble, but that stroy's for another day. One of those situations where you freak out at the moment and then laugh about it afterwards. Good times.

And tomorrow, since it's Easter, I'll be spending lots of time with the family. We're getting together with my grandparents. HAPPY EASTER!!

Spring Break (Part One)

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:01:25 GMT

Friday:
Went bathing suit shopping with Andrew and Megan. Then we all went home for an hour and had a hot tub party. Was awesome.

Saturday: Girl's night at Shannon's with Stacey, Summer, Shannon, and me, of course. We watched Rent, played DDR, and then met up with Ryan at 2-ish? (AM)

Sunday:Another girl's night,and Ryan, same place. We *attempted* to go hookah-ing, but it didn't work out so well, so we ended up going to Old Town. We walked around and had more girl time after we dropped Ryan off. We went hot tubbing again, watched Mean Girls, read girly magazines, and just hung out.

Monday: We left Shannon's at 3-ish (?) and half an hour after I got home Jeremy showed up at my house, so we went and played soccer. Sort of. It's kind of hard to play soccer with two people, but we accomodated.

Tuesday: Lots of cleaning. My parents get home tonight, so I want the house to be spotless.

So far Spring Break has been good to me.

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:15:24 GMT

I got tickets for Great Big Sea on 4/20!

Always Forever

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:21:06 GMT

Have you ever been so disappointed in someone that you don't know what to say to them? Where you don't have an ounce of anger torwards them, but they just really let you down? And I'd like to just let go, but I'll never stop having faith in them. When you find a friend, a really good, trusting, caring friend you don't want to let it go. A friend like that only comes around once in a blue moon, and I'm lucky, I know. I'm just really tired.

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:23:37 GMT

Prom Dresses.

Victoria's Secret.

Old Navy.

Bathing Suits.

Dancing.

Hot Tubs.

Ice.

Chinese Food.

Tonight was fun. I wish people hadn't had to have been thrown out as early, but it was still awesome.

17 Seconds

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:36:26 GMT

Reason one of why I love Grey's Anatomy.

When you're still awake at 1:30 AM it's still entertaining.

I can't sleep, but wow, I'm going to be tired tomorrow.

Knock a Little Louder, Baby

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:05:50 GMT

http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/dog-performs-heimlich-on-choking-owner/20070327235409990001

Lookie! I couldn't resist posting it.

On a semi-related note I <3 Trevor a whole lot! He's getting so much bigger. I saw a picture on Sarah's phone from the day we got him and he's double, maybe even triple that size. I can't wait to take him backpacking this summer! He's too cute!

Sea of No Cares

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:52:22 GMT

I'm so exhausted. I feel like I'm running off of nothing but caffeine, lots and lots of it.

It's only Monday. I shouldn't be like this, but I seriously can not wait until Spring Break. Not that I don't like running from Rehearsal to Yoga to Small Groups to whatever other random things I have to do. I normally love being busy. But as of right now there's nothing more I'd like to do than to lay down with a good movie and fall asleep...Or maybe go to Fort Hunt Park, put out a blanket, and just fall asleep there.

These Were the Best Days of Our Lives

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:49:20 GMT

My day/weekend in a nut shell...

*Bought a stellar prom dress for practically v. little money.
*Got my hair cut/dyed back to normal.
*Woke up at an extremely early hour to do fundraising for the D.R. mission trip.
*Learned about relationships at Youth Group...
Apparently there are "rules"...
(1) Choose where you go out wisely.
(2)Talk about boundares beforehand.
(3)Don't date someone who hs a different religion/different morals than you. (I personally disagree with this one.)
(4)...There was a fourth one, but I can't remember it...
I agree with some of the things he said, but I can't say everything he said was perfect.

Today:
*Listened to people's velanielles (?) in English. A few of them were surprisingly well written. An administrator came in to see how the class was being run, but during that time two people read theirs, talking about how "boring" school/English class was. Haha I'm sure that gave Cabral a great impression.
*Went to Starbucks with Tommy to study for Anatomy practical.
*Took the anatomy practical...It was alright, except for the labeling of the actual heart.
*Going back to school in about five minutes for Rehearsal.

I can't wait until Spring Break!