Thursday, December 23, 2010

Winter Break

Look at me, I'm a horrible blogger... that's life, I guess...

Anyway, it's almost December 25th and then shortly after that it will be December 28th, which is my departure to my home-state. I'm not really looking forward to it, it was a physical guilt trip I decided to spend $300 on and... I'd rather go shopping. Honestly, I'm not sure it will be such a wonderful time.

First: Ohio in the winter is sometimes pleasant (I enjoy snow and cold weather), but can be brutal at times. I'm worried that my flight back to California will get delayed... which would be a nightmare.

Second: I haven't seen my friends for quite some time and I feel that for the most part, my friends and I have grown apart. The one friend I think I'll still connect with on close to the same level will be out of town and working the majority of my trip. I'm just not sure how things are going to be and I'm not looking forward to being uncomfortable.

Third: I'll be in the same house as my step-mother. Enough said.

All of these things are worrying me, but there are some positive things like seeing my family- especially my two year old and six year old nephews. That was the main reason I chose to visit home. Wish me luck!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Update: September

This will probably be the only time that I will be blogging this month and here's why- I have NO free time anymore. It's rough. Juggling my full-time/live-in job as an RA, academics, ambassadors, and my social life (HA) is a little too much for me at once. I rarely talked to my parents before and now I talk to them even less! Don't worry, though. I still have plenty of time for facebook. Thank goodness.

So... Some updates! I'm supposed to have my application in for the college of ed by October 1st... wish me luck... I've really been dragging my feet when it comes to writing the entrance essay. Also, I am in a practicum class and will be working in a 4th grade classroom at a charter school. I've never been to a charter school before, so this will be interesting! All of my classes seem easy enough, I should come fairly close to making Dean's list this semester (if I don't actually make the list, that is). I was SO close last semester. This year it's not really a big deal anymore, though.

Other things... Well, fyi, I love my TOMS. They are working out pretty well, I reckon. I am also thinking about saving money to study abroad in the future. It's not a set goal, just a budding idea.

My goals for this semester: make at least 1 new friend, get my residents involved on campus, stay super active in ambassadors, and... just be happy. Sometimes the last goal I've set will be hard, but I'm willing to work for it!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Looking Forward to...


The August release of the third book in this trilogy, Mockingjay. I first learned about The Hunger Games in my Children's literature class two semesters ago and kinda shrugged it off as a book that I probably wouldn't get into. About a month after my semester ended, I ended up reading some of the book in a Barnes & Noble and bought it. It was finished within 24 hours, if I remember straight. After finishing book one, I immediately purchased Catching Fire. These books are so captivating and reading them reminded me of when I was growing up with Harry Potter, hanging on to every last word in every chapter without the ability to put it down! I am super excited for August! My boyfriend and several other friends that I've recommended this to are also as excited. It's so awesome to be able to recommend books to people and hear them agree with your opinion!

There are other things that I'm looking forward to, but The Hunger Games Trilogy was on my mind for some reason.

I think I'm going to try to read as many books in the next two weeks as possible...

Saturday, July 17, 2010

One for One


So recently, I bought a pair of TOMS. Not to be a cool hipster-type college student, but because I really think the cause is worth the 50-ish dollars I paid for them. I'm not sure how I feel about them yet because I have not worn them out in public (I work at a summer school- I don't want the kids to ruin them!). The website says that if you wear a size 10, you should order a 9 1/2. I got a 10 anyway because I'm pretty sure that I'm a 10 1/2 in real life.

Here are some things I'm worried about:
1) they will smell bad after wearing them and Sean will make me throw them away
2) they won't hold up long enough (1+ years)

3) my TOMS will hurt my feet

If my feet end up smelling/causing the shoes to smell, would foot powder solve that problem? I'm willing to try anything. I had these really awesome shoes when I first met Sean (and I mean, I really loved the heck out of them) and they were Keds/flats. They smelled horrible and made my feet stink hours after wearing and one day Sean threw them away. Bastard.
I also really want my TOMS to last and be comfortable because Sean and I are having a bet. He's betting they suck and aren't worth the money and refuses to buy a pair- no matter who is benefiting from it. I'm betting that they are as comfortable as everyone says and... well, I think it's obvious how I feel about "one for one". Sean is one of those types who feels that if anyone else likes it, he definitely AT ALL COSTS must not. It's very frustrating sometimes, honestly.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Midway

This summer is uneventful, but some really great things have happened. I can only hope that these "great things" are signs for a much better year. (Not saying last year was a bust, just saying I see room for growth!)

Every time I review my blog, I think of so many different things that I want to do with it... I want to review books, products I use, express my feelings, write something meaningful... I feel like it would be an unorganized mess. Also, I doubt that a blog title of "Twenty-Something and Dangerous" would suit a blog reviewing a good read... I guess what I'm trying to get at is that I'm sorry this blog has no true direction.

My goals this summer are to get healthy, read more, and be happy. I have not really worked on being healthy, to be honest! It's not easy when it's hotter outside than what I'm used to. Maybe I should blog about my rationale behind completing simple tasks and the factors that influence me... I have read more, though. Although it has only been 2 books, to be honest... !

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Summertime and the Livin' is Easy

Soooo... Now I'm just working as a substitute special education aide. It's pretty fun and very rewarding. The kids are very fun- you never know what you're going to experience, so it's best to approach with a positive attitude and an open mind.

Now that I'm out of school, I'd like to be reading more, but for some reason, I have yet to pick up a book. I'd like to start the Millennium Trilogy. Other than that, I think I'll stick to non-fiction. I love memoirs. Anything that can teach me something about other people is worth reading. One of my most recent reads was A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown. I definitely recommend it!

What else would I like to accomplish this summer? Well, I'm definitely keeping sight of my weightloss goals. I'm a huge fan of the Biggest Loser and it was definitely motivational... Now that it's over, I'm not sure what type of visual reminder I could keep for myself. I'll figure something out. I watched Losing It with Jillian... Definitely not as good... Oh well!

I've become a t.v. addict... Seriously! I'm currently addicted to Breaking Bad, Heroes (I still need to catch up), and some others... I keep up with Glee even though this season kinda blows.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Down

So right now I'm a little down... here's why:

1) Everyone has moved out of the Residence Halls and I'm all alone in my dorm (even Sean went home!)
2) I just saw how much money is left in my bank account as of right now
3) I also just realized how much money will be left over after I pay for a test that is required for me to get into the college of education. I thought I qualified for a fee waiver, but no.

It could be worse. I have no idea when I want to take my test, but I need to hurry up and schedule it so I don't spend the money I need for it. UGH.

At least I'm on a break from school and at least I'm not homeless. Worst case senario, I ask my parents for money/apply a semester late to the teaching program. It could be worse, seriously. At least I'm in college.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Something I Love:

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."
-Mark Twain

This reminds me of when I was small- so many people told me I couldn't do anything- so now look at me. I love life now that I'm free :)

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

...

I wish I could be like the ocean; completely free and careless.

Sometimes, it's not very easy to take a step back from life and breathe; it's so easy to just build up stress and fight against the current.

I think it's completely cliche to say "It's me against the world", but I have felt that way my whole life until August 2008. That is when I broke free, molded myself and who I want to be and started taking my life into my own hands. Now, I am taking it a step further and working on my physical self.

We are never perfect, but that doesn't mean we can't love ourselves. Sometimes I forget this about myself.

Dead Day

The day for finals prep is labeled "dead day", but I don't think it's official. I was pretty productive today, which will benefit me later when I only have to cram for a Geology final. I'm sooo close to being done, I can taste it!

I'm also really close to Dean's List- you need a 3.5; I have a 3.46!

This semester went by pretty fast and I am surprised that it's already ending... I have really come to love my roommates, so it will be sad to not see them as often next year when they live off campus.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

You're Always on my Mind

This semester is coming to a close... I have a feeling I won't make Dean's List again, but I'll only miss it slightly. I'll probably get 3 A's and 2 B's. Oh well. At one point, I was really stressing out about this, but I had to remind myself to breathe. My grades won't represent what type of teacher I'll be or what I really know, grades are just an arbitrary way of showing students who's boss ;)

I really do work hard for my grades, though. I care about my GPA because I know that one day (when applying for teaching jobs) it will matter. I wish I was in the Honors program, but it's a little too late. I think it is hard for transfer students to get into the Honors system, but then again, I didn't really try. Most of the classes that would count for honors credit are classes that I've already taken (English, Math, Core Humanities). Oh well- I don't have to graduate suma cum lade. A title on my future diploma will not define me.

Everyone wants to be the best at everything; I just want to be the best at being me.

Thinking About...

Honestly, I just realized something. Unfortunately, I have to leave for a final in a few minutes, so it will have to wait, but it's about judgement. Judging people, actions, activities, and using my thinking cap to discover what's right for me. I'll blog about it later- I'm going to need a distraction when I'm trying to work on a couple of assignments later!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Ch-ch-ch-changes

So the semester is almost over and I'm grateful. I'm in the process of entering the college of education and I haven't taken my skills test yet... But I'm excited because I've heard it's easy and plus, I'm going to be a junior in college soon!

I've done a lot lately... like go to Las Vegas for the first time... FOR FREE!!! It was amazing, but I didn't get to do the regular tourist-y stuff because I was there for business. I stayed in the Trump Hotel and got to walk around the strip! It was very cool.

Also, I got a position that I've really wanted for a long time! I start in August and can't wait!

One other thing; I've been exercising regularly and eating healthier. I've lost 2 pounds already! (I know that is a small amount, but I am excited, so whatever!) I've been keeping a food journal for 2 weeks and I go to the gym everyday.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Good Nights, Bad Behavior!

Student Ambassador Retreat was the highlight of January. It was supposed to be a Saturday/Sunday event, but I was invited up early on Friday with a few other members for an extra day. I felt really special and in the days leading up to retreat I was super pumped! Anyway, when we arrived in Tahoe I was overwhelmed with Lake Tahoe's beauty in winter... I was a little disappointed that we weren't there to explore! Retreat was a really great experience and I got to know people in the organization a lot better. I kinda feel like it was life-changing for me because I realized aspects of myself that I would like to change for the better. Also, while there, I discovered my interest to move up in the organization. Even though Christine made me join two semesters ago, I've always enjoyed being an Ambassador for the University. I like showing off our beautiful campus and influencing the students who come to us for a tour because I remember how hard choosing a college was. Plus, I like being the center of attention and I feel important when I give tours because they have to listen to me hahaha. Being an Ambassador makes me happy and I'm lucky I get to be apart of such a great organization.

Before retreat, we were all split into "airbands" groups and we practiced our dance grooves and showed them off at retreat. My group did a Lady Gaga/Jersey Shore/Bollywood Snuggie Fashion Show! Needless to say, it was definitely epic!

I also celebrated my birthday recently. Not just any ol' birthday, either! It was my 21st birthday :) Anyway, the actual week of my birthday I celebrated it with Sean and his family with a nice dinner. Thursday I went out with Sean to dinner at my favorite restaurant (Indian Kabaab & Curry) and went to Atlantis for a few drinks (we had a cake shot and cherry lemon drops). This past weekend I went out with a bunch of my friends from Ambassadors and had a few drinks and went dancing. I had my first Blue Moon Beer(s), Dirty Shirley(s), Jello Shot, and Carmel Camel! It was very fun AND I didn't throw up the next day, woo!

I want to go to Coachella, but it's too expensive... I am in love with Local Natives (a band) and they are playing there with a few of my other favorites... and Bonnaroo (but I don't want to go to that as of right now!)

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Highway 80 Catastrophe!

So this past friday, my boyfriend and I woke up at like 4 a.m. and got on the road at around 5:30 a.m. to get to Sacramento from Reno. Well, Thursday night highway 80 had been closed for that big car pile up, so we couldn't leave thursday as planned. We're on the highway and my boyfriend puts on his chains. About 20 minutes later, one of the cables snaps on the driver side and it's making an awful noise so we pull over. He's like "oh crap, what do we do??" and instantly (always hoping to be in an emergency situation so I can show off my sick survival skills), I say "a hair tie! we'll tie it down with a hair tie!" but it turns out I couldn't find one... But, I did find a twist tie (like the bread bag closer things). So he ties the cable back on with the twist tie and we keep going down the road... for possibly five minutes. Once the hair tie fails, I scrounge around for a hair tie and when I find one, he uses it to secure the cable once more. We get about 5 miles down the road (close to where you start seeing signs for farad) and the cable comes loose. Having no more hair ties, we're both sitting in the car at the side of the road wondering what to do and finally I get excited and exclaim "a shoelace!" So we take one of the shoelaces out of my chuck taylors and he cuts it up and secures the cable in two different places. Everything is going great, until we get to the California ag check. We're about 100 feet away from ag check when all of a sudden, the passenger side cable just flies off! So now, we're stuck (because legally we can't drive the car without chains and we're out of resources) and my boyfriend FINALLY calls AAA. So they tell him he'll get a free tow, (blah, blah, blah) and we wait about 30 mins in front of ag check. Well, when the tow guy arrives, we discover that he's romanian and english isn't one of his specialties. So he says some things to us outside that we don't really understand and hooks up the car. When we get into his truck/back on the road, he tells us that AAA doesn't cover a tow when you aren't having engine trouble! So I was thinking "oh well, I have a credit card, his parents can pay me back later" until I asked how much it was to be towed- it was a wopping $260 per hour!!! Thankfully, this fella was pretty nice and said he wasn't going to charge us and took us to the nearest AAA approved shop where we tipped him and paid about 1,000,000 dollars to buy new chains and have them installed. After a few hours later, we made it home safe and all was right in the world (6 hours for a 2 hour trip!)

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