FINALS WEEK

Hello all!

I have never done so much studying and work in my entire life!

Monday and Tuesday I had class (didn't do much...watched presentations in German, Global Lit, and OC...and debated in Arc).
Wednesday I had no finals, but I had TONS of work. I had to write two pages for my Arc research paper, construct my Global Lit trifold on Six Characters in Search of an Author, and study for German.
I expected my trifold to only take me half an hour (hour tops) to print, cut out, and tape the paper to my trifold...ha...yeah right! It took bloody three hours!
Then I met with Joc at 8:30 to do research paper business, but she wasn't done. She started working on footnotes while I was just sitting there. I helped her with making the footnotes and formatting them. Then we finally traded papers. She wrote all over mine I loved it! And I wrote all over hers, too. Yay grammar Nazis! Anyways, got done at 10, then went to Quizlet and made German "notecards" and quizzed myself.
Went to the German final this morning and it turns out I needn't have studied! I memorized ten authors and their famous books for nothing! Along with some directors and actresses...oh well...test seemed fairly easy :)
Then my presentation went fine. Matt paired up with me. Had glasses and kinda short and nerdy in a good way!! Caleb has a girlfriend! She's a freshman. But he whenever he was talking and I'd listen in, he look my way to include me! :)

I have been hanging with Kjersti and Shanna and Allie and Heather and Natasha a lot lately! :)

Shanna and I were having a devil food fight that ended today. We kept putting them in each other's mail bags in the hall. So finally Shanna grabs them out of her bag and follow me to my room. I let her come in because she kept saying she was going to throw them into the garbage (I told her we had no garbage). Then I throw my coat into my moonchair underneath my loft, put my keys on my desk, and put my backpack by my desk. Shanna asks which bed is mine. I point to Jasmine's. Shanna throws them up there. lol! How could she not tell which bed was mine!? Eventually she grabbed them from Jasmine's bed and throws them on mine. Then I threw them on hers. Then Charlie threw them away.

We played a balloon popping game for a study break yesterday. We blew up a balloon, tied it to one foot, and then tried to pop a different person's.

I ran into Faith/Squirt today. We talked about classes and Naomi. lol She didn't know that Naomi (her roommate) and I knew each other! Ha!

Kjersti told me yesterday how she and Miranda couldn't understand how Jasmine and I can stand living with each other because we're so different. We came to the conclusion that we're both easy going with our differences.

Today I had breakfast with Heather and Natasha. We studied and I asked random German questions.

Then I met Natasha for dinner. We scored the big round table by the fireplace (so warm!). Heather was sitting alone so Natasha recruited her. Then Shanna was sitting alone. So I called her over and she sat with us. Then I went and waited for ice cream. There was a cute guy working! He's a foreign guy named Jan. He has blue eyes and is kinda tall. Anyways, some lady came up and asked if I was waiting for ice cream and I said "Yeah" and she said she'll find someone and she just happened to go to him. And I was ecstatic and shocked to find that he had an accent when he served me ice cream!! And he's Heather's manager. I practically skipped to the table. Then Shanan made fun of me :P lol she's getting back at me for all the Charlie jokes. Then Heather and Natasha left, then Kjersti showed up. Then Jamie showed up!

I walked with Julia to the ITS center. We jumped on snow and some hit my eye. And my pants. They got wet.

Cuddle bag! So...some people on my floor were playing with this cuddle bag in the hall. I thought nothing of it when they were pushing each other off of it. Then, as I was about to head outside, I saw the bag outside one of the doors. I dragged it to in front of Shanna and Allie's door. Then knocked and ran away. I hid for a couple seconds then walked out and asked what the heck that thing was. They dragged it inside their room. Kristi and Kate knocked on my door later that night asking if the bag was in my room. I said no. They were near freaking out because they thought it might've gotten stolen if it wasn't in their room.

Gotta go eat pizza!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

The Lonely Life

Hey all.

Today wasn't so great after all. No one wanted to accompany to Subway! I asked at least three people...only serves as a reminder of how I'm not super close with anyone here... I walked twelve blocks in 27 degrees Fahrenheit (not too bad...thighs were numb when I got back). In the dark. By myself. Nearly got hit by cars driving too close to the sidewalk. Good thing I brought my iPod with.

I'm so glad that Suzanne will email and text me and msn with me! I cannot explain how much of a relief and a pleasure and how happy I am to have her!! :D Thanks Suzanne!!!!!!!!!!

I am tired of seeking people out at college...I feel like I do that enough and don't want to annoy people. The thing is, though, that if I don't seek them out, I never get to go anywhere...sometimes makes me feel unwanted...but...I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!

I'm watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon) by myself in the room while I eat my Sub sandwich. The Vampire Diaries is on in an hour or two.

SIXTEEN DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

NO HW 4 DA WEEK

Hello all!

I gave my last speech for Oral Comm today. I got back to my room after eating for 45 minutes with the club. Then slept 'til two thirty.

I am bored.

Here's what I have left to do:

• Persuasive Speech outline to upload
• Make my BREW trifold
• Finish German Chapter 10
• Write one page of research paper
• Debate prep
• FINAL EXAM STUDY: OC
• FINAL EXAM STUDY: German

And that's it. It's allll due next week. So...I feel oddly liberated. And bored. And not motivated to do homework.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Volunteering...

Hello all!!

I just got back from volunteering at a cat place.

It was fun! I got to spend an hour and a half with this cute guy ;) . lol The Pres. It was awkward at first, but I had fun. I smiled a whole lot even if he didn't. We talked a good deal about books and professions and the Project and whatnot. We filled cat food containers, cleaned dishes, and cleaned out some compartments. Then we played with the cats! I got to ride in his car. It felt cool! He looked at me a lot. :)

I get back and talk to Danielle and eat with Julia. We talked in German. Then got cheese curds. Then I came back. And Shanna made fun of me. lol
Oh! Apparently I smell like cats. :/

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Trashy Tuesday

Hello all.

Yes, it's been a while since I've written a decent blog post.

So...we don't have a final in Global Lit because the prof wants us to focus on our projects! Yay and boo...I'd really like the exam to boost my grade that I'm scared about. But it helped when I told her this was "dead week." lol

I did a German PowerPoint today.

From 2-5 I napped and ate and watched TVD because I couldn't focus (as stated last entry).

I'm wondering what to get everyone for Christmas...and who to get for!

I am so tired...

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Dead Week

Hello all.

It's dead week. I'm stressed...so I'm pushing it off...
I have a list of what I need to do:

• Persuasive speech (Affirmative Action)
• Persuasive outline
• STUDY Chapters 3, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 (and 12 & 13)
• BREW Trifold
• Research Erich Maria Remarque and make PowerPoint
• Chapter 10
• Watch Rennt Lola
• STUDY German
• Work on archaeology research paper
• Archaeology debate

I'm currently watching The Vampire Diaries. Don't ask me why.

Um...I don't know what to write. I just want to zone out...

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Woot! Tweet! Sacrifice!

Hello all!

Sorry for lack of updates.

I took a three hour nap today.

I am hungry.

One of my tweets got retweeted NINE times!! I am excited!! I need to tag my posts more often... :)

TVD tonight was AWESOME!! I reallly enjoyed the Delena actions. Everyone keeps saying they expected them to kiss (and at times it looked like Damon was going to kiss Elena), but I still say it's too soon for Elena. I'm not seeing her in love with Damon yet. Sorry.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Door Incident

Just got back from sending seventeen Christmas cards.
I was walking down my hallway, then I pushed on Allie and Shanna's door and kept going when suddenly the door opened!
I was suprised! I then told Shanna what happened and demonstrated it, when it happened again! Allie opened the door just after I pushed it! lol

Yesterday Morning Snow Pics!

I got up to this yesterday morning! And there's more today, of course (sorry no pics).

Nifty huh?

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like...

Hello all!

Yes, yes, I haven't written in forever.

Here's what has happened recently:

• Julia and I sat in Danielle's open room, closed the door, and scared Danielle.
• I saw Harry Potter the week I got an average of 5.5 hours of sleep every night. It was so awesome! Our showing was at 12:02...so we left at 10:30 and had to walk all the way around the ten theaters to get to number nine. It was SO cold and windy. Some DJ was out playing Airplanes and people everywhere had blankets. We, however, got to go inside right away. I watched Bolt in the meantime. Didn't finish it. The movie started late and I cried five times SPOILER ALERT 1. Beginning upon realizing it is the last movie. 2. Hedwig died. 3. George's ear 4. Graveyard upon seeing Lily and James gravestones 5. Dobby's death . The movie was FANTASTIC! And we got back at three in the morning...
• Panel discussion went well. Global warming. Chelsea, Charlie, Jocelyn, Katie, and I did very well (even though Katie and I didn't know how to argue back against the other sides claims).
• IOC Speech contest last night was meh.
• Tutor was not at tutoring for the past two weeks.
• Watched The Hangover with some clubbies at Amanda May's. Locked Natie outside. Stole Aubrey's phone.
• Dad's birthday consisted of church basically...
• Typed six pages of research paper Sunday...
• Got new posters for my room
• Spent an hour doing works cited pages for aforementioned research paper for archaeology (it's a rough draft we had to turn in on our debate topic...why we shouldn't study artifacts with no provenance...hard to argue...it's more of an ethical debate...)
• IT SNOWED TEN INCHES!!!

Well...that's about it.

Classes got cancelled for tomorrow due to the upcoming storm! And because no one wants to be stranded at college over Thanksgiving break.

Jasmine and I have been talking a lot lately. Yay! It's better than silence.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Street Fair

Hello all!

I am in a quite pleasant mood despite the mound of homework I have.

This morning German went okay enough. After class, I ate breakfast with Allie and Shanna. Then went back to my room and read through some Delena quotes that I'd like to use in my Christmas cards to my DE acquaintances. And I watched the Damon and Elena scenes from episodes 120, 121, 122, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208* (talking about Elena), and 209. Wow...but they were all only 0:58 - 7:00 minutes long. Yesterday I watched The Dorm Life. It's funny.

But archaeology was cool. Before class I talked with Connor and Spencer. Then during class I talked with Justin (he asked me what the Deathly Hallows symbol looked like). Class wasn't difficult.



Lunch came and I went in line right away just so I could stand behind a cute guy! *happy guilty tongue sticking out face* And we both went for fries, too. Then Tina called out to me and I was looking all around but in front of me lol. And the ketchup squirted out of the container thing (sounded like a pop) and it scared me! I tried again and the same thing happened (me jumping, too)!

Came back to the room and Jasmine made Spaghetti O's and they smell delicious!

More later.

I'm heading to the library to start on my pile of homework!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

"C'mon, guys, there has to be a Journey song we haven't done yet"

Hello all.

Wow...I haven't blogged in a week!? Huh...well...

The funeral sucked. The Vampire Diaries rocked. I cannot wait two more weeks for the next episode.

Um...my Research Paper is done. And ugh...

I'm sick of homework.

So...my alarm clock didn't go off this morning. It somehow was switched from morning to evening...and I thought my watch was, too.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

My Life is a Friggin' Rollercoaster

Hi all.

I'm so out of it. So out of it. So out of it. Up and down constantly. Mixed and conflicting feelings.

A big revelation was shocking (actually two) and I'm trying to help. I have a frickin' huge research paper to draft by Thursday. There's a funeral Thursday. Tab Thursday. Speech Thursday. Concert high. Drama high.

I saw a play. Heaven's Gates & Hell's Flames. It hit home. I cried during the beginning. Just quietly and not hardcore at all. Just teared up.

I'm going nuts. Crazy. Too much stress and homework. I want to find a counselor or someone on campus.

I don't know!!!!!!!!

Get 'em High Hiiiiiiiiiiiiigh!

Hello all!

It's been quite a productive night.

After supper with Kjersti, I ran into some random dude wearing a Lecrae shirt (and he was pretty cute!). I stopped and asked him if went to the concert and we talked about where we were located! Then he asked if I was going to Remedy! (Sorry I have to say this again :) )

So, I went to German and didn't learn much. Just went through the book with the very nice tutor.

After, I went to Remedy. I hung out with Karen and Kristin and met some new peeps and briefly talked concert with a guy named Tyler. I literally knew EVERY OTHER SONG we sang. It was eerie...

I feel lifted up. Still not sure what's happening with the funeral...

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

DS 116

Hello all!!

I just ran into a guy wearing a 116 shirt!!!!!! He went to the concert Saturday night!!!!! He asked if I was going to the Remedy!!!!!!
Wooooo!!!!!!!

Just thought you'd like to know!

And he was pretty cute!!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Saturday Night...Death...

To add to my last post...
Saturday night I found out from Chrissy that my aunt Linda died of cancer. I told Chelsea and we were both shocked.
I was scared to go home. But my mom wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. She told me all about it and got really...emotional...I don't know...it's odd...and I'm not sure if I'm going to the funeral...I really don't want to...it sounds scary...and I don't handle crying family members well...my way of coping is distracting myself so I don't think about it. Then I move on because it's life, I guess. Sure, I cry during shows, but that's because I get WAY into the show...and they have a score which really does the trick...
I got a ride back to college with Jesse and Emily. And stayed up 'til 12:30 this morning working on my bibliography for Arc...and studying for German...bad day...minus seeing Herr Clark twice and Kaia.
God Bless
Tiff

Fly Me To the Show!

Hello all!

So Friday started off with me waking up at 9:30 (putting me half an hour behind) because I showered, then ate pancakes with my mom and dad. We were supposed to leave at 10 to go to town and get two steamers and whatever else that needed to be gotten, but we went at eleven instead. We got back at 12:15 and I finished packing and Chelsea called at like 12:30 asking if I was going. I got over there fifteen minutes later...I had stuff everywhere so I had to organize it all (my iPod, homework I didn't do, books, DVD player, clothes, camera, blanket, etc.). So we got there, I put my stuff in the van, went inside, and then we were on our way. We ate at Subway in Alex. It was such a NICE McDonald's!!

We watched the first half of Leap Year, then stopped because the subtitles were giving us a headache and slept and talked and played Mad Gab instead.

Once we got to the cities, we didn't really stop anywhere. We went straight to the club to wait in line. There were two fully decked out girls who were waiting since 12:30 and another group of smaller kids.

There was a chick behind us who was nice and cool, if not a little annoying. :/

So, when we FINALLY got inside, we RAN to the front. We dropped off our stuff and took turns going upstairs to buy things or go to the bathroom. Chelsea went first and took forever! We found out it was because she tried going to the bathrooms downstairs and was caught by security. So then the two VIP chicks got to go in front. Then the girl next to me and I went up to get shirts and whatnot. Then Suzanne.

Revive was AWESOME!! As was Britt Nicole!! And John Reuban was just fun (Dance dance dance dance party party party party)! And Hawk Nelson didn't disappoint! Even though there were technical difficulties such as the sounds not working or something, they sang Fourteen for the first time ever on stage!!
Little children...

Then afterwards, we got into line for Hawk Nelson's autographs. Suzanne ran to the bathroom and I ran up to get posters for Chelsea and I. I got back down and had to ask this really nice security guard if I could get back in line with my group. He let me in. Then Suzanne didn't come down for a while because Revive was upstairs! She came down, called Chelsea about getting back in line, and finally got in line. Chelsea was first and got a picture! Then came me and I got to talk a bit with Jon (small talk, you know, "Hey how are you?" "Good. How 'bout you?" etc.). Then, after signing, we ran upstairs to get pics with Revive and John Reuban. I HAD A CONVERSATION WITH THE LEAD SINGER OF REVIVE ABOUT HOW "BOB'S YOUR UNCLE!!" "Take a left and a right and Bob's your uncle" was his example. And he wondered how I knew it and thought it was cool that I remembered it. Aw! He was so cool! We didn't get a pic with the cute, unmarried guitarist, though...

Went back to the hotel, talked and watched a bit of house, and slept. Wait! We went to Cub Foods and bought munchies and drinks because "Walmart was closed."

Woke up the next morning, showered, and prepared to go to MOA! We got there and went to the Nickelodeon theme park and got our tickets and rode rides starting with the Ghost Buster thing...I got 660 points! And Chelsea got 330. Then, the epic straight up and down roller coaster. There were many cute guys there. Nathan and I ate at A&W and Suzanne and Chelsea ate at a Chinese place. Then more rides! And Kelly Clarkson was playing and we got to hear her! But not see her.

We stopped at the Disney store (I was in heaven) and...what else? The Nike photo booth and store. Then we got a pic with a model. Then...we...left?

The line for the concert was long. There were cute guys in front of us. Suzanne and I left to get Starbucks and Coldstone, then Chelsea and Nathan. We saw Lecrae while they were gone! They came back and the cute guys in front of us played Ninja. Chelsea ran across the street to get The Onion. There were a whole bunch of cars backed up on the transit at one point.

We booked it when we got in! Chelsea and I got front with Suzanne and Nathan behind us. There was a guy acting drunk behind her and VERY touchy couple next to me. The girl was like all over me and her boyfriend, but I held my ground and never let go of the safety rail.

It was mad! There was so much pushing and moving and bodies and heat! All the rappers that came out moved so much! lol! It was cool to see the Spill videos in between some songs. Trip Lee actually smiled when he came out and sang! It was so cool! Little children...

Chelsea and I left after Lecrae's Jesus Muzik so Suzanne and Nathan could have front row while we went upstairs to rest our legs. It was HOT in the crowd! Up front, it's nice and cool (for the most part). We parted through the PACKED crowd and made our way up the stairs and looked at the merch, then sat down and watched the screen with the performance. The bass blasted the color out of the TV!! I couldn't believe the bass was so loud! And that we were up front experiencing it.

After the concert, Suzanne and Nathan met us upstairs. Suzanne bought a shirt and told us how she got to sing twice! Chorus once and verse for another! AND how she got to touch everyone! But I was happy for her! :D

We went outside and talked and waited for Tammie to show up. An ambulance came. Oh! And Chelsea kept walking when we got outside so we called for her and these guy by her were like "What the heck, Chelsea?" "Yeah, what the f...!" lol!!!

We talked the whole way back and watched House more when we arrived at the hotel and just crashed.

Woke up the next morning, ate at McDonald's, and then drove home. We all mostly slept or listened to music.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

I Am So Pumped Right Now!!!!!!! EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!!!!!!

HELLO ALL!!

Today was amazing!
First let me reflect on tonight's Vampire Diaries "Rose." Ahhhhh it was so beautiful. You should've seen me when there was fifteen minutes left. I was pleading with the television; the cutest and saddest "Please" you will ever hear. So...when Damon...SPOILERS AHEAD! SKIP TO NEXT PARAGRAPH IF YOU DON'T WANT TO READ ABOUT THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "ROSE." I cried, I mean, I bawled when Damon told Elena he isn't deserving of her...the sweetest thing ever!! I literally fell to my knees, wrapped my arms around my stomach, and sobbed (silently)...sound familiar?? Ahhhh I'm on such a sweet high (not drugs losers). I was so touched and humbled and had a sweet gahhh moment...swoon...the whole episode just rocked...

My day was pretty AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First off, TWO guys held doors open for me before 10:30 this morning! A couple more did throughout the day!!

My chupacabra speech went AWESOME!! Everyone loved my British accent and I even got my prof to smile! And I got good reviews!!!

And in Global Lit, I got assigned a 7-10 page research paper due next Thursday. Class was fun though! I actually found out the topic and had help with my thesis and lost my ring and found it and my teacher was awesome!

My room is still unlocked due to my roomie losing her keys for the third time...

I am home. For the CONCERTS! And we're going to MOA!!

I can't stop repeating "Holy holy holy" because the VD Forums went through 75 pages of posts in EIGHT hours!!!!! Jeez!! lol I was readig through posts about the whole Elena/staircase thing and they were just eating it up! I have been trying so hard to not laugh out loud and wake everyone up because they ain't seen nothin' yet!!
But now they have and there's TONS of :crylots:

My day has been fantastic! We stopped at B&N. I am just so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So much to be thankful for!!! God you are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tiff

I Kissed A Vampire!

Hello all!

I still feel like crap, but whatever. Guess what new addiction I have!! It's a web series called "I Kissed A Vampire" that is now a rock musical (but has yet to come out...or even have the release date released *pout face*). Lucas Grabeel and Drew Seeley star in it. They are such fine actors! And singers! I wish I could sing well...I am sad there's only three "acts" to IKAV. Yup, I'm abbreviating it. I can't this "Outta My Head" ;). Seriously go look it up on YouTube.

But hurray! I finished my crap! I just need to see what look interesting to me in this class planner book thing. And I have to give my speech tomorrow. And come up with a thesis statement.
Oh boy...this is going to be a long weekend...I have to research my thesis statement on post colonialism that I don't have and study for a scary German test and prepare for a presentation discussion on Monday...AHHH!!!!!

God help me!

God Bless!
Tiff

Let Go and Let God

Hello all.

It's been a cringe worthy day. Earlier on Twitter, I described my feelings as "When I picture myself at the moment, it's me down on my knees, tears silently streaming down my face, my hands wrapped around my stomach (trying to hold myself together and hold back the massive sobs threatening to escape), and-and rocking. Rocking as if I'm in the fetal position."

I don't want to relate today's events of me missing half of class, getting basically yelled at by my teacher, having a test, and missing an appointment.

But, then a light was shown into my dark corner, I went to talkjesus.com and chatted with some people. I just told them of my day and they told me to pray. Instead of saying okay and not wanting to be a bother, I asked questions about what they were telling me (okay, the names were works and Brother Mike). Such as sometimes I don't understand the term "hand it over to Jesus." I know the meaning, but don't know how to do it. You know what I mean? When phrased like that, it sounds like I don't have to do anything and God will take care of it and do it...but I still have to do the work so somehow that doesn't work, you follow? Anyways, works actually prayed for me. Online. I was...shocked! I felt better afterwards.

Good things about today: studying for Archaeology test with Jocelyn and Justin. Finally sending off an email about Bonnie and Matt. TalkJesus.com.

God Bless!
Tiff...*still sad*

"Have You Hugged A Ginger Today?"

Hello all!

It's been quite a day. This morning I woke up, more tired than ever (I didn't even put in my contacts!) and wanting sleep. The darkness in my room didn't make me feel more awake... :P

First off, cheers! I didn't have to give my speech today! I was close though! Phew!

On my way to class, I saw "Have you hugged a ginger today?" written on the sidewalk.

We performed The Fate of a Cockroach today in my Global Lit. class. It was fun to watch. I played Umm Attiya. I totally missed a line because I was too buy with the action! Oops!!!! I felt terrible...and people laughed at me when I was tossing out the cockroach and cleaning up the ants...unexpected. It kind of threw me off, but I was happy to be noticed. We got pictures taken and I got to know some peoples. Also, a person I know is Senator Dan Skogen's niece!

At lunch I talked with a Christy, a senior, and we hit it off pretty good. Then we departed after we got chicken nuggets. I sat in the cafeteria and then saw a spider that was FAT AND BIGGER THAN A QUARTER. It was GROSS!! But still kind of cool because it was outside, but still on the window.

That's all for now!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Butt-Ox Tattoo

Hello all.

Today basically sucked butt. I only got FIVE hours of sleep.

I was so tired this morning (and didn't get a nap in because Jasmine was in and out of room all morning--update! we on good terms now :) ) that I went online and found some lyrics to this Japanese song (theme of Vampire Knight) and stared reading and singing them in Japanese...I stopped when I realized what I was doing lol.

And then Archaeology was a joke. I just have to study for the test Wednesday.

And Jamie wants to watch Lord of the Rings. So I'll study during that.

Well...I was actually productive today! I wrote my speech and did my outline crap and stuff from 4-now with little breaks in between (Twitter, VD Forums, food, library to make PowerPoint) and came back and needed to add something, but there were the computers were all being used by peeps....grr. Chupacabra.

OH! I wrote a nice theory on page 4110 of what I think will happen with Katherine. *nods*

I can't wait for THURSDAY AFTER CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy November...

Hello all.

Unlike my title, I am not happy; I am cold, tired, hungry, and drained. I stayed up 'til one this morning for who knows what reason and got up at 8. Then I had German. It wasn't fun. I bombed a quiz (thankfully it will count as 100% because everyone thought it was difficult). But anyways, I had to run a paper to Burchill when I ran into Clark! He is so cool! I look forward to having him as a teacher again next semester! Oh, I also found Natasha in the dorm next door's computer lab. She was eating Cheerios and working on German, too!

I really want to for an hour...then have breakfast...or something...Alpha Bits, perhaps?

I don't know what's up with my roommate. She's been...distant lately...and came back REALLY late this morning from Acres of Terror. See below
Ah, how I'd like to see the manners from the 18th and 19th century reappear. Much more respectable.

Nap time!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff
I've rarely eaten with her (we had to sit with her friends). I saw a hint of meanness when she didn't want to talk to this guy (granted the guy was a douche, I found out afterwards), but still...that ' no excuse for being impolite.

Boooooooo!!!

Hello all!

Ah! Halloween is so cute!! There have so many cute and scary children that have come by! And parents. Some of the parents dressed up, too!

I had a bowl full of candy, but now it's down to the dribbles. I didn't take a picture like I should (and I didn't get a chance to count how many trick-or-treaters we got because the thought didn't occur to me and I was off at DS for the first half-hour...and Jasmine's rather cranky).

It has slowed down immensely. I have Nicktoons Halloween playing.

Now I am incredibly happy!! Someone on the VD boards just told me she just read my fic and she loves it! Actually, it read "i just read your story......I looooooove it! :inlove:" I am sooo touched!!!!
AHhhhhHHHhhhhhhh!!!!!!! TWO people now told me they love it!!!! Ahhh I love it!!!! And the first person is reading another fic of mine *is on clouds* eek! :D

Maybe more laters!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Hallow...een.

Hey all.

What a week. I've been procrastinating writing.

Last night was the Halloween Bash and Casino night. It was fun! I spent, like, an hour in the bathroom with Kjersti and Britta (granted they were putting on their makeup and doing their hair as well). We arrived half-hour late and got our picture taken --> in the Photo Booth. Then, we headed to the Casino area and played that Black Jack 21 for an hour. I got bored as I wanted to dance and found out that there were no prizes for playing...so I gave up my chips to Kjersti and headed to the dance floor. I ran into Shanna and Allie right away so I hung out with them on the dance floor. The sad thing was, though, that they left the dance area twice to talk with a guy and get food...yet we left whenever the DJ played a song that I actually knew (we left during Good Girls Go Bad once). But the dancing wasn't bad at all! Little to no grinding on random people!

Um, well, during the whole bash, I saw three Edward Cullens, Robin Hood (Disney fox version!), Disney Princesses, Disney Villains, two Marios, Luigi, two penguins, a couple nerds, two bananas, V, flappers, baseball players, Princess Leia, Jersey Shore characters, ghosts, dolls, a couple vampires, Red Riding Hood, Robin (from Batman), Salt and Pepper, The Joker, a couple jailers, tons of (some slutty) hicks, transvestites, Fred and Daphne, guys in suits (TONS and very good looking, too), guys in all kinds of masks, Oompa Loompa, Cindy Lou Who, grapes, Avatar person, Abe Lincoln, Justin Bieber (I got "his" autograph!), and TONS others!! It was cool seeing so many costumes (and many were, like, legit).

After the dance, a group of us were offered pumpkins so we decided to put them outside some guy named Eric's door...but we never did. We left pumpkins randomly strewed on our way to the door. It was freaking cold outside.

I got back and took a shower. My hair had SO many snarls from being ratted on one side. I liked the blue hair spray though! I so totally want to go to Walmart or Target tomorrow and load up on the clearanced Halloween goodies.

But today I woke up at eleven (I went to bed at 3:30). I grabbed my computer and headed to the lounge to eat breadsticks (and to not wake up my roommate). But she kind of angered me today because yeah we no longer have a garbage can in our room. Yeah, we have too much garbage so she decided to trash the can (pun intended). We now have to walk the long walk just to throw something away. Ha, jokes on her! I'm going to keep a bag for my garbage hidden (it'll just be for wrappers and not smelly stuff and whatnot) by my bed. Sorry...I just don't have the time to deal with all that.

Um tonight I have to write a speech, do a German project and the online stuff, and study for a test on Wednesday.

Let's see...anything else exciting this past week?

I rode the bus last Friday! Kjersti and I went to Target, then K-mart for our costumes and candy! Long bus ride. We ended up walking back home because she had to get to choir. Then we ordered pizza and walked to go get it.

Um...that's all I can think of at the moment. I'm having trick-or-treaters come at 5 p.m. so maybe I'll take some pictures of the really good ones. I hope I have enough candy! I'm going to be playing some Nickelodeon Halloween shows.

Ugh...I still have the two bruises that didn't come off in the shower...and my face still has remnants of the makeup from yesterday.

Thanks!

God Bless!

Happy Halloween!!!

Tiff

Arc Quotes

Funny quotes:

*sneeze*
Shut up!

(when speaking of how someone had to cut off head from front, then back, then side because it wouldn't come off) Ugh, I hate it when that happens!

Teacher: Who would've used a spearpoint?
Justin: Jesus.

Last Night

Hello all.

I am still upset, but relatively calm. You know me. I turn my emotions inward and get it out by talking (or working out, like last night). But I just wanted to say that I shouldn't be so judgy, but, mind you, I was writing right after I found this out. Plus, I had all these high-wired emotions from watching The Vampire Diaries (I'm telling you, it gets me riled up). I mean, what if it turns out "Bonnie" is a nice lady? (Hangover reference? ;) ).

But anyways...after last night, Jasmine and I had another deep conversation. I felt so open and vulnerable because I disclosed to her some stuff I haven't told anyone (I don't know what compelled me to do it). Probably because she is experiencing something somewhat similar...but it was nice that we could bond and talk. But, for some reason, it always happens at night. Right before we're about to sleep.

I still really appreciated the talk, Jasmine!

And keep Suzanne in your prayers!!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiffany

How Can Something So Good Fall Apart So Easily??

Hello all.

URGH!!! WHAT A NIGHT!!!!

It all started off good!!! I had no homework today. I took a career assessment that was pretty spot-on. I went to Bdubs (Buffalo Wild Wings) for the first time ever (I ordered 8 boneless teriyaki...not good) and got hats and learned what a...something gross was. Then called several people including Natalie, Mom, and Julie (and not Julie...called up "Julies cell" on my phone..."Hello?" "Hey what's up?" "Your mom." "What?" Call ended.)

BUT NOW!!!!!!!!!

First, before I watch The Vampire Diaries, I get a call from Suzanne and she's all sad. I wonder what's up (since I have all this energy from Bdubs and impatience from waiting for TVD--had to wait to watch it because friend was watching a different show...I don't do waiting for TVD well sorry).
It turns out Jason's witch of a mother basically said "Suzanne drove all this way for nothing. *glare and grab* My son! I'm not sharing!" Wow. Way to be a Christian, Jason's mom. That is so RUDE AND UNCOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You know what? I'm going to call his mother Bonnie. Oh yeah. I went there. Like from TVD! Judgemental and cranky. Take a FREAKIN' CHILL PILL, Bonnie!!!!!!! And I don't even know her!!! If that so called "mother" *scoffs* does that...and knows all the preparation and money and time and pining done...well, what an uncaring, selfish, sheltering beast. She makes Hitler seem like Jesus (wow! intense!) at the moment.
But from the moment Suzanne uttered those words, I was pissed. What kind of a mother does that!??!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!? I am STILL pissed.

Which brings me to The Vampire Diaries. What an episode! Anyone who follows me on twitter would be like..."Dudette. Chill. It's just a show." But I'm all like "NAHH! Leave me alone to cry and scream and shout at the computer screen (because I have to watch it online)."
I don't even want to start on it...I'm sick of so much! (But I'll rant a bit anyways) We need more Delena! JP and KW say it'll be a slow build-up...well YEAH DUH!! That's because the pair gets like, what, 30 seconds (and it's going down!!!!) of screen time alone together PER episode!!! That is just NOT right. So of course it's a "slow" build-up because they really have nothing to build upon!!! They aren't given time to do so!!
And Bonnie...well...if you like her...don't read this. She's a freaking WITCH!!!!! Ergh!!!! She is SUCH A hypocrite! And...I...just don't like her attitude toward Elena and Damon. She wants the world to revolve around her. "Elena, you're choosing Caroline over me." "Caroline is a vampire, therefore I won't even look at her." Bonnie, Caroline is STILL a person!!! With overly intense emotions right now!!!!! At least Bonnie had a minuscule amoeba-sized moment of redemption when she let Caroline go with her to the well. Props for that. But still...
Yeah...and Katherine is still totally BA.

I...need to get out of my room. And August Burns Red is playing. Suzanne was right. That does help.

I need to go somewhere and SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks.
God Bless!
Tiff

Huh...Today Was Kind Of Pleasant

Hello all!

My test went GREAT last night! I got the essay portion and it really made me think (America being "the land of opportunity" debate). It got a bit philosophical, if you ask me. Then I stayed up real late (12:30 am!) learning the names of European countries...in German.

Despite an early morning and short nap and boring class, my day has been pretty chill.

At 2 p.m., I went to the Financial Aid office and got somethings settled. Then I stopped by the Career Center and made an appointment to fill out a survey to find out what I'm good at! Yay!

Then I called Jordan!! Ahh, he is so cool. It was nice to talk to him and catch up. The lucky devil gets to bed at 10 PM each night!!!!! But we spent 20 minutes talking!! So yeah...hmm...I need to start posting pictures up here again...

Then I decorated for Halloween!! (Wait, I think this was before talking to Jordan O_o). But anyways...my desk is decked out and part of the ceiling. I'll put up a pic later when the images are working...

At dinner, I ran into Garrett (OL leader!). It was nice to see him all dressed up fancy-like.

Um...Halloween movie night tonight! I hope...

Oh! So I emailed a teacher about the failed test (and hopefully I get some points back?), but I also asked him if he's read this book by Joe Gibbs and he said no and asked me how I'm liking it. Awkward, but cool! ---Ohmigosh! I'm listening to classical Halloween music as I'm typing this and Mozart's Requiem: Dies Irae just came blasting on and scared me!---I really like that teacher...but he's more like a coach...the tennis coach to be exact!! I want to take Tennis for my sport...and yoga...or pilates...

So...I use many...ellipses...and pen...*shakes head "Whaaa?"*

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

I've Been Reaped

Hello all.

I am depressed right now. I just failed a final. I am sooo sad. I feel terrible. I liked the teacher and class, yet I still failed. There were only 10 questions I wasn't for sure on...I want to cry. Also, I am sick of Oral Comm and of waking up early. I am so tired. It feels like nothing is going right today. Well, my only high of the day so far was talking with a floor mate and sitting by a cute guy in class, oh, and breakfast. I like to feel included. I thrive on that. I feel I've been deprived when I was younger so now I yearn for it so much more. I have German homework to do. And a thank you card to write. I feel crushed. A sinking feeling. I want to crawl into a dark corner and curl up and weep until the world is right again. But the world is slowly descending into an ignorant, ungodly stupor of self-destruction and self-immoralization...so what's the point? I know, I know. I need to go out for God, my friends, my family, and all, but I feel down. I get very upset when my grades aren't good enough and it's even worse when I can't do anything about it because it's already carved out in permanent ink. I suppose it is only fitting that I'm quite down today because my weekend was pretty good and yesterday was really good (for the most part).

Yesterday I had a positive attitude because 1) I got an A on an Archaeology test 2) I got my Secret Reaper package and 3) I got to hang with some clubbies (this doesn't seem to be great...but I was included and got to know some of the girls better).


It seems that I'm not the only one having trouble finding friends. I think one of my friends is almost as sad as I am (or so I discerned from a recent message). I have no trouble finding people to eat with if I am just coming back from a class (for the most part) or if I happen to run into a floor mate, but other than that I am on my own. No super close people that call and invite me to go or something. Ah man...I sound so selfish...but I am lonely.

Anyways, my reaper package. I was so excited when I got it! Let's just say that as soon as it was in my hands, I started ripping into it. But I only opened the top to the glittery streamer-like things. When I got back to my dorm room, that's when I really started digging in. I took pics too! Let me just say that my reaper went WAY above and beyond the call of duty. I was shouting "Oh my gosh! This is so cool!" and jumping up and down like a child at Christmas when I was pulling out each gift one by one. I'm definitely signing up for that again next year! Except I'm going to include cats and Disney in my interests.


We're doing a play for Global Lit. I'm the cook in The Fate of a Cockroach.

I had a meeting with a german prof today. It went well. She asked how I was doing and how my other classes were and how her class could be improved (unfortunately, she can't do anything about the time).

I am going to a Titanic themed meal tonight...still debating whether I should dress up.

And then later tonight I'm taking a test for thirty dollars! But it'll take like an hour and a half.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff
PS: The title of this is significant because 1) I got my reaper gift (obviously) and 2) when you first read it, it looks like something waaay worse...but I feel that vulnerability...

Woah! College Part 2

Hello again.

When I got back to my room, I headed out to the choir concert. It was fantabulous, and I swooned at the guys (especially one solo!).
Then, I ate with Caitlyn, then some clubbies showed up! We chatted for a good while. I got back to the door, attempting to start homework, but failed.
Jasmine told me about some guys she met and we chatted it up for a bit.
Then I went to help make brownies and puppy chow, but had to go to the Pet Awareness meeting. Then I spent half an hour at the worship service at the East.
I came back and attempted more homework, but things got complicated and I wrote on so many people's Facebook walls. AND one of my Orientation Leaders wrote on MY wall asking...well, here's what he wrote, "Hey Tiffany! How are you doing? I haven't seen you in a long time. I hope everything is going well for you! :)" I was all Awwww! because he didn't write on anyone else's wall. :)
Anyways...I started some German...then started blogging.
Oh! Jasmine is hosting a potential student named Allison. She's a Vampire Diaries fan! And Team Damon!! Yay!! We had a fun conversation about that while Miranda and Jasmine worked on a speech.
Then we went to bed. The end.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff
PS: I am SUPER duper tired. You should be happy I wrote this.
PPS: I am in such a good spiritual mood!
PPPS: Today was AWESOME!! Everyone is making me smile!!

Woah! I'm At College Again!

Hello all!

I went to Fallapalooza this weekend! It was fun.

It started out with two girls (Brea and Jen) from a college nearby picking me up. Then we picked up the driver's brother (Michael) And then another girl (Carley). The trunk was SO packed!
We drove for an hour. We played "What're you taking camping?" game...it was words with letter "L."
Then we ate at Brea's and Michael's house. With her family. It was a bit awkward. They had three dogs. When we prayed, their dad led us in prayer and we all held hands! I wasn't used to that. Then we headed out for another hour's drive. It was quiet as I think we were all full and tired. We arrived late. But after "Session 1" which was worship songs and talk, we had campus time (since there were three colleges there). All of us gathered in the Dining Hall. We played Never Have I Ever. I ended up in the middle, like, four times, but others always got me out so I only had to speak twice! :)
Then, I got into my team based on the bandannas after registration (I was Team Poop! lol!). We had to go search the grounds for a paper bag with our color bandanna in it. It took FOREVER as we had no flashlight. Also, the people in charge gave us the wrong clue! They said to search beyond the swings for our clue when it fact it was by the tree line in the open. Both were SO not what they said to be. The bag we found by the swings was on the other side of the road and the other bag was SO not in the open.
We got back inside and had to construct an art project for a staff member.
For free time, I met and hung out with two girls who I don't remember. We sang near the campfire and played Ultimate Frisbee. Then I met Tina and we played games in the Dining Hall. First, we got chocolate/cappuccino to drink, then played cards. Three guys come over and invite us to play a generic Jenga game. One guy (Jared) kinda kept picking on me! lol! But it was all in good fun. We also played Bananagrams with them! Much fun! They kept asking me if some words were actually words or what could be used because apparently I was the only one who played it before (and I've only ever sat down and played the game once!)
Anyways...we left at 1:30 am and I took at shower. So I got to bed at 2 basically. I met Tina for breakfast. For the second session, we had a bit of a Bible Study. And, of course, more worship songs.
Breakout sessions weren't helpful. I didn't learn anything. I just made some new friends! It was cool because I was walking out of the "chapel" and this guy and I just asked where each was going and it turned out we were going to the same place. His name was Joel. We talked until we got inside the gym. Then his friends came and he introduced them to me (his "new friend"). Then we went to the next session together and we talked a bit more and he was nice (took my rocks from this game where I could only say yes). Then, we didn't see each other again (which was okay because he was with some girl.
Lunch with team was cool. Me and this girl (name forgotten) were the only members of Team Poop in the Dining Area for a while. Then our team came. The winning art team from last night got to eat first, then they allowed us up by tables and WE got to go second! Score! Good seating picking done by me and the other girl!
Free time consisted of trying to canoe and row boat, rock wall climbing, and napping. I slept through Freshman Gathering which was just a game anyways.
Then...supper. Session #3 where we learned about Revelations. And, of course, sang.
Men's and Women's times were next. Us girls just got into groups and wrote down questions to ask three married staff ladies. The guys got to go shirtless outside and do two sets of push ups and sit ups, then put duct tape on their chests and try to rip it off each other.
Free time consisted of singing by the campfire until 1:40 am and I showered after.
My bunk bed was comfy. Oh! I actually chose a bottom bunk.
Breakfast next morning was eggs and rolls. Session 4 (in which I raised my hand once while singing Hosanna...just to try it).
Campus times were just getting into our groups and praying and talking a bit about faith.
Then, we packed for home.
The first hour Michael and I discussed Creation and how Evolution is wrong. Also, we got philosophical and then discussed what would happen if the world was flat.
We ate at Brea's and Michael's house again. I was more at ease this time even though we ate Hamburger stew. Much more talking.
The next hour was devoted to video games and manga and anime discussion.
Then, I got back to college. It felt so different. Like the weekend seemed to last so long that when I came back, I felt so out of place again.

Random Notes:
A couple times I couldn't read the words on the screen due to so many hands being raised up in worship.
I didn't agree with some of what was being said because, from what I got, they believed that God is always loving (which he is) but were implying that he is never sad or angry with us. But he is when we sin. Also, they said we weren't sinners anymore because we live with Christ...or something like that. We are still sinners though, but hopefully ones who will be saved.

Random Quotes:
"Hungry? There's an apple for that."
Concerning pregnancy "It'll happen if you think really hard about it."~Jen

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

I Do This Every Single [Thurs]Day!

Hello all!

Um, I have an Archaeology test to study for so I'm make this quick.

Today sucked!! OC wasn't so bad...just listening to speeches. And we got out early! I spent a good hour in DS with some clubbies.

Then it was off to Global Lit. We get to do a play! Or rather 4 pages...I have a small part with a few lines! At least I don't have a crapload of lines to memorize! That's my reasoning for volunteering for the small part. The play we're doing is "The Fate of a Cockroach."

We got out early...so I went back to my room and grabbed different books and stuff.

Then, off to my final Wellness class. It was such a good class period! I love talking about faith, but I'm afraid I'm faltering just a bit due to lack of time and a bit of narcissism. I'm going to miss that class and people...it was easy and I actually learned quite a bit (or it felt like it...I'm pretty sure I didn't learn all that much that I didn't already know). But I believe it was my teacher/prof who made me want to go to class every other day. I'd rather OC be over...and this should be shocking for those of you who know how much I despise any health classes.
Wellness was quite inspiring today. I enjoyed seeing quotes from the Bible which tell us how to live our lives and work in society today...even if it was only a bit. But still...really good.

Then, I went to the library and went on a Mac for the first time (I was so amazed and felt like a child exploring something new...which I was). It's sooo different! But cool. =D

Anyways, then I started reading this book for German. I got into the first five pages (which took half an hour) and was translating and understanding the story and details pretty well, but there were frickin' thirty pages in that "child's" book. Yeah right! Those pages were SO full of text! One picture page, the other filled with not large writing...lame.sauce. Just-no. I gave up and looked at the pictures to figure out my assignment; honestly, I would have continued had I, like, an hour or two.

Then I went back to the room to find an article for German as well.

A knock on the door drew me from my concentration...floor dinner! That lasted a good 45 minutes.

I was in my room for the next half hour trying to figure out where I should start for Archaeology (define terms or read book?). At 7 p.m. was one of my prof's one lady show about an Irish-American woman who was basically a woman's rights activist, but died before she could see her dream of suffrage become a reality.

I took an hour doing last minute German activities (jeez!). This stupid CD-ROM because I noticed a quiz tomorrow...urgh.

At 9 p.m. was Tab. That lasted an hour and a half. I get back to the room, check for updates for tomorrow (I'm going to Fallapalooza...whatever that is...), and try to work out a little. Turns out I leave at 3:30 tomorrow...I think. I don't have to pack much :) .

Um...now to study!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

PS: It deeply saddens me that there is no new Vampire Diaries tonight...

I'm In A Desk

Hello all!

It's been forever! I'm sorry. I've been so busy! Well, as my title says, I'm in class. Archaeology to be exact.

Um, my classes are going all right. I got moved up in German! But I got moved from 6:30 at night to 8:30 in the morning (ick).

Our floor won the Homecoming decorating contest! But we lost the Homecoming game.

Homecoming week was busy! So much happening! I missed the Harvest Ball because I had to work :(. Then, there was the Johnny Holm dance...awkward!! Sooo...much grinding...*shudders*

What else? Oh! I'm involved with a Secret Reaper thing...basically a Secret Santa but for Halloween. My victim is from Texas and all he said for his likes was "harvest haunt" stuff.

Roomie and I get along great...except when it comes to religion. She says she believes in a higher being, but also in reincarnation.

Oh! I told a floor mate about Creation! She had never heard of how God created the Earth before. She was fascinated and seemed to really take in what I told her! It was such an amazing feeling!

Hmm...I can go through classes...
Oral Comm: I've bombed a speech on Walt Disney and Joe Mauer. And we've already had the midterm in that class. When practicing in the laundry room last night, someone came in and it turned out that she had had my prof last year and wanted to warn me about the midsem, but was too late.
Global Lit: Read poems (ones by Irish poets) about Easter 1916, rape, and "poems" that did not rhyme.
Wellness: Only two more classes left! It's been easy. We've been talking about alcohol for the past couple class periods. Now, we're moving on to spirituality. Yesterday, we talked about what the Bible says about relationships and sex. I was in awe and excited to have FINALLY brought the Bible into class and hear God's word and regulations. I'd rather not end this class at midsem...I'd rather OC end...
German: We just tested and I was in between 112 and 211. I really, really liked 211 and had fun, but my poor vocab prevented me from understanding what the prof and other people were saying. Also, there were really nice people in the class (and two or three cute boys!). But in 112, it's easy, but a lot of work. I understand more, but the class is so early! (But there is a cute guy-possibly two lol). I only missed this class once because I wasn't informed of the correct time for class.
Archaeology: Easy peasy lemon squeezey. Just work. It is common sense. We've been doing "research" papers, but I've starting them the night before and finishing up the morning of. And getting A's on the papers. I accidentally slept through one class of this (not in class).

Doing Pet Awareness stuff today...hope I can find the meet together place...

Um, that's it for now...I think...hopefully more later...and more interesting...

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Research Cram

Hello all.

Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been EXTREMELY busy with homework and classes. I have a 3 page research paper due in 12 hours...I'm cracking, don't worry...

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

I Need More Food...and Milk

Hello all.

I visited the Oral Comm Center for help on my speech and I am now doing my speech on the life of Walt Disney. Woo. Does everyone know about him being supposedly anti-Seminist, afraid of mice, and his head being frozen and hidden somewhere on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

The Cheese and Crackers thing was good. Lots of mingling done, but it was all small talk. I don't think anyone will really be remembered. I was told I look like a sorority girl by someone on my floor lol I wish.

I don't know what happened to the day! But then again, I slept a good chunk of it away...and speaking of sleep...

Goodnight!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Quick Update 9-19-10

Hello all!

I am actually working on my homework!! :)

Anyways, I went to bed at two this morning. I was watching a musical by myself and reading Vampire Knight. I got up around ten and showered and ate and made a Halloween playlist on YouTube. Right now, I'm listening to A Disney Halloween.

I am SO in a Halloween mood. I want to watch some Halloween movies.

Anyways (yes, I say that often :P ), the Magic Mirror mentioned something about the butler always being the villain. I remembered last year at camp when I was in charge of some boys for a kind of Who Done It? type of evening game. Anyways, my boys randomly guessed the butler did it...and he did! (The butler had a DEEP voice). Of course, I was up on the chair, too, for providing false info because someone was careless with their paper...

So...I'm not getting far at all for my speech. Urgh. I should get back to work.

Oh! One more notable bit of information! The front of my thighs HURT when I walk from standing yesterday in my uncomfy shoes.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

PS: I hope to go to the worship service again tonight. Hopefully it'll be better. Wait....I can't! Dang it....Cheese and Crackers...And I gotta go to the library later...

The Wedding Designer

Hello all!!!!

I just got back from my catering job. I ADORED what I did tonight (probably a one time thing). I catered at a wedding reception. I arrived at the place, put on my official shirt and nametag, and went upstairs (it took place in an art gallery...because it was big enough). I helped move things, scoop potatoes onto plates (and chicken and asparagus sometimes). Then I served coffee, picked up plates, and helped put cake onto platters. Then we sat and ate while all the speeches were made. We even got cake (they were out of chocolate sadly...but it was still delicious)! Then we cleaned up the tables while the dance started. It was so elegant! We watched the first dance, and listened to the rest of the sweet songs. Then "I Gotta Feelin'" and "Tik Tok" and "Just Dance" and "Your Love is My Drug" came out while we were cleaning. It was hilarious to watch EVERYONE--and I mean EVERYONE, guys included--dance and sing along to "I Gotta Feelin'" while we worked lol!!!!!

I am now planning my wedding at Disney World. :)

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Walking=Dangerous...When Alone

Hello all!

You would not believe how insanely busy I have been. Thursday was all about classes and finishing homework. Then, I /had/ to watch TVD at 10. There's just no stopping it. After my show, I had to start on this 3 page, single-spaced paper. I worked on it from 10:40 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday morning, and from 10:00 a.m. until I was finished at 11:20 a.m. Then I turned it in at 11:50 a.m.!!

I am so frickin' hungry right now. I was unable to find someone to walk with me to Subway or McDonald's so I'm stuck in my room with a peanut butter sandwich and M&M's.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

And To Think I Was Excited...

No. I just got back from the symposium...and, boy, am I irked. The speaker was an atheist and tried to talk about how we shouldn't debate Science versus Evolution because it'll get us nowhere (when, in fact, science supports the Bible) so he avoids it. Yet, one of his points was about hierophany, or experience of some sacred manifest which, as I interpreted it, came out as having a spiritual experience (and he says we get it whenever we feel awe).

(The person I was sitting by smelled like old socks).

Urgh...I am quite frustrated and need to do some homework, shower, and go to bed.

May write more tomorrow...

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

My Room!

I finally got the pics!!

This is the image you see when you first walk into my room. Jasmine's loft in on the left and mine is on the right (with the bathrobe). That is also my desk with the TV and cable cord and light.

When you walk forward into my room and turn around, you see Jasmine's side of the room including her desk and lamp and posters (you can't see her closet, though, because it's behind the loft. She brought the fridge and microwave, but we both use them.

This is my side (pardon my messy desk...it's all homework). You can see my neatly made bed, moonchair, dresser, closet, and bathrobe (it's gotta dry somewhere!).

And this is the view of my desk and wall from my loft (I only took this pic so you could see my cute kitten and mouse poster :) ). And in the back corner is the shared bookshelf for books, food, tupperware, and miscellaneous items such as Kleenexes and straws.

Apparently this is a decent sized room compared to many others. Well, now you know...so come visit me! ;)

Be Sure To Check the Times When I Post

Hello all.

Today is bittersweet. For one, I didn't have half my classes today! But on the downside, I was up so late last night* and still had to get up for my 8 a.m. class. Yuck! I wasn't the only one nodding off and fighting heavy lids during the class though. We took notes on the chapters we just finished quizzing on and reading on our own. How pointless! But upon talking later with someone else, she said we're probably doing this so much because finals are brutal.

I made a playlist on YouTube and took a nap. And ate dinner (it was so freaking packed! I didn't have time to stand in line for lo mein and a fortune cookie or more fries *pout face*).

For Wellness, we had to do this test to see how (un)fit we are. So far, so good. For height and weight, I'm either average or below average. My resting heart rate is quite high. We'll have to continue on Thursday.


*At 9:15, our floor left for Shakey Monday which is where we go to some shake diner and buy one shake, get one free. When we arrived in the timely fashion we did, it was packed! I ordered a hot fudge shake. It was really good! But I don't think I'm going to order a shake again...too thick and it got really rich at the end. Then we had our floor meeting at, like, 10:30 and that went on until 11:30. After, we had to do a roommate contract for half an hour, then I had to take a shower and a quiz. So I went to bed at one this morning and woke at seven.

I want to go to the symposium at 7:30 tonight so I should start on my homework.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Since When Are Mondays Good?

Hello all!

Today has been fabulous so far! I've talked with many people and ran into Squirt from LIC!!

Archaeology was boring as ever though. We took notes on the "barriers" or "traps" that prevent us from thinking critically. It turned into a philosophical debate concerning bias, which I suppose, is interesting, but people were falling asleep in class!

Laters

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Sunday Night At East

Hello all.

Quick note. I went to Sunday Night at the East complex (basically a worship service with fun songs...but unfortunately I found them a bit boring--but someone told me the songs were off this week and it's not normally like that.) with some floormates (I didn't have a buddy with sadly).

Anyways, what I found quite cool (besides the weather) was how the pastor said "while" and "wheat;" he said those types of words like Stewie said cool "whip" on Family Guy. :P

Then, we had communion. And for those who are wondering, yup! It still tastes as horrible as the wine at church.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

First Weekend On Campus

Hello all!

I was totally wrong about what I said about that one girl from the previous post. We went to the concert on campus tonight and had a good time. Then we watched a movie (Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella). It was so much fun. I shouldn't have been so judgemental. I blame
my depression and Internet/TVD addiction for making me so cranky. I really feel terrible.

At the concert, I stood by myself for a good amount of time because my friend had to go get her laundry out of the machine. I texted people. I knew one of the band's songs that they wrote. Afterwards I got a t-shirt (which they signed) and a picture with them! :)

Today Suzanne came up!! I was so excited. We couldn't find each other at first (lol!), but then we walked around the campus. She met Jasmine and saw my oddly shaped, larger-than-the-typical-college-dorm room (and said my side was cleaner. Score!). We ate on campus, then went off-campus to the mall where Suzy bought shoes. We next (still inside the mall) went to this Christian bookstore which was fantabulous! I wanted so many books and this Action Bible and CD's. Suz was all over the CD's and a Vegetales movie. I have never seen a Vegetales movie. I am SO missing out from what I've heard. We ate pretzels (but they didn't taste as good as we thought). And then Suzanne had to boogie home after dropping me back off at...this...place.

Oh! On the long way back (we hit soooo many stoplights), there was this dude in a tripped out SUV from Texas and he had this LOUD bass. So Suzanne turns her iPod to Lecrae and later Trip Lee and rolls down the windows and blasts the music. So fun! We got a couple stares from people. Tehe.

I miss being home and going to football games and hearing about what's new in my friends lives (seriously, peeps, email me!). My parents are texting me overly affectionate phrases that they normally don't even say to me at home.

I'm afraid I wasn't very productive today. I had made a schedule, but a Class Rep Interest meeting kind of screwed my schedule so I was extremely off-task. (As you probably know, I was on TVD forums discussing and dissecting the latest episode and what happened and future possibilities and so on...this is why I'm an English major.)

Oh, I might have to get a major or minor in history (I just thought of this right now) because it'd be easier to understand the novel's origins or to what time a book/story is referring to or the setting of some stories. And I like history.

I started reading this article for my Archaeology Today class...and I came across evolution references...urgh...this is going to be a long semester. Go Creationism!!!

I really want to watch To Save A Life.

I need to email a professor concerning if we have class on Tuesday...symposium...

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

"By Your Side"

Hey all.

I should be incredibly happy that I attended my first college football game, but I feel low. We won 42-0. It was a cool game. For one our last touchdowns, one of our guys threw the ball, a different team tipped it, then one of our guys caught it in the end zone. Pretty sweet. I went to the game with a person on my floor. She is nice and Christian (we've talked a couple times), but we just didn't really enjoy each other's company (we had those awkward silences).

I am lonely. Here, it feels like all I can make are acquaintances. There's no solid group or person I hang out with. I am sad. If and when I ever talk with the loners at a meal (I've been having to eat by myself lately :( ), they seem nice, but end up a little...odd. I don't know if it's me or if it's the people. It's like I can't find the right people that I click with. I am tolerated and can score a laugh here and there, but I'm not getting that connection I'm familiar with when I make friends. I'm getting insecure. I don't know what to do other than pray...

My roommate didn't come back last night. I was a bit scared, but let it slide because I figured she might come back late because it was a Friday night. Turns out she was taking care of a drunk friend. And she had one drink. Talk about getting me worried all the time.

I've been listening to Tenth Avenue North to make me feel better.

What a bad past couple of days (minus watching Avatar).

~~~

I signed up for English Club, Pet Awareness, Ultimate Frisbee, and Tabernacle. Most don't meet that often so I hope I'm able to juggle them all. And also find some Bible Studies to go to.

I have a crapload of homework so...(and maybe a concert to go to).

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

PS: Thank you Chelsea and Suzanne for cheering me up with your texts and messages.

Today I'm Going To Be Productive

Hello all!


I'm still depressed about the Vikings and the weather and TVD especially.


On the up side, I saw squirrels chasing each other today. Also, I watched a squirrel bury an acorn. And I saw a baby red squirrel. It was so cute. XP


I actually read my book for class this morning. Then I had Archaeology. It was incredibly dull. The teacher spent the entire class period explaining a powerpoint on "What a statement is" and "Explanations versus arguments." We're in college. We know what a statement is. It was a long hour and ten minutes.

Then I ate lunch.

And...did homework and internet things until six when I went to a pizza party. Twas fun. Me and a bunch of peeps hung out in the basement/lounge in one of the dorms. And we all met up at 8:30 to watch Avatar.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Oh Tiiiime! Where Have You Gone??

Hello all!

Can you believe it's been exactly one week since classes started? I've already gotten behind on reading. I stayed up until 12:40 reading--or should I say skimming--a novel. Twas quite dull and boring. But--thankfully--the reading isn't due 'til next Thursday!

The printer in my dorm isn't working! It's TERRIBLE!

The day slowly, progressively was...better.

My Wellness class really made me think of how poorly I manage my time (I'm a freshman! It's difficult! I spend too much time on the computer...tehe).

I had a revelation today. In my Global Lit class, we were discussing the plot triangle-like thing (you know, the exposition, initial conflict, rising action, falling action, and denouement) and types of conflicts and I was getting excited. I don't know whether it was because I knew what we were talking about or the fact that I really enjoy English. I have yet to drop my Business to a minor...(I may drop it completely if it's boring enough). But I know I love English. Reading and writing fiction.

After my classes, I ate, ran a couple errands, and prepared for my last class of the day...German. It's excruciating to have a class at the same time as the Vikings (and more importantly TVD).

I exercised for like fifteen/twenty minutes (10 of those minutes spent on the bike).

Pizza party tomorrow! Woo!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Quick Blech!

Hey all.

I'm not excited. I just read 84 pages over the course of 12+ hours. Doesn't sound bad right? Well, I just remember the reading was due today at 11:50 and I remembered it at, oh, 9:30 last night. :P All the reading was about a research paper anyway (I get to write another one...greaaat. *headdesk*). The styling is different, and we are supposed to use footnotes or endnotes. Urk!

I have SO much to do.

Off to class!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

A Lanyard Is A College Student's Best Friend

Hello all!

Quick note. I bombed my speech. I spoke too fast, my throat was dry and scratchy, and I skipped a funny part of my speech.

I tried a mango smoothie today (it was a free sample)...I didn't like it that much.

I still have a dirty glass sitting on my desk from last night. I need to wash it soon. Like now.

Anyways, as of 2:45 p.m., I've had a pretty good day after Oral Comm (oh, I watched three squirrels chase each other before class, by the way). I ate breakfast with Ella and Jocelyn. Global Lit was interesting. I didn't do a homework assignment! Apparently we were supposed to read 30 pages...well, under Tuesday on the homework syllabus thing it said the homework for today was the 30 pages and I looked at Thursday and that's when we were supposed to be discussing it...so thankfully all we did in class was present information we researched last Thursday. Then we started reading a story (my awesome teacher started reading it out loud and doing actions, too!).

Dinner-time was not as bad as last Thursday. Sure the place was pretty full, but I sat by someone from my Global Lit class (she invited me...so nice!!). She is super nice and funny and pretty and such a sweetie and easy to get along with. Her extremely cute boyfriend sat by her, too (what a catch!), and he is the same as her (except she did more talking...which I'm fine with). Anyways, they made the cutest couple!!

Oh, each time I've seen one of my high school classmates, he's waved and smiled at me. We sat at the same table and didn't know it today until two guys left. We waved and smiled at each other. Even though we never really talked much in high school, it amazes me and makes me happy to know how kind he is. You absolutely rock, dude!! Such an awesome person... :)

On the way to my Wellness class I ran into one of my OLs! It was nice to see him.

Wellness wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Originally I groaned and was extremely reluctant and wary of this class, but I actually like it so far. The teacher is very nice and laid-back.

I'm going to go do a crapload of reading now. And clean my dirty cup and spoon.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

What Happened To My Day?

Hello all!

I think I've finished all my homework that's due. It's nice to be...done? My speech still needs some polish, but I'm giving tomorrow morning anyways. I woke at nine this morning and ate at 9:45 (I slacked and talked before heading to breakfast).

After breakfast, I went back to the dorm and grabbed my Wellness book and started reading Chapter 1 in this lounge-like area with a piano in it. Then at 11:30 I started to go to the library, but ended up going back to my room and bringing my wellness book with me. I showed up at the library on time for my archaeology class. We spent the entire class period finding our way around the library as looking for magazines in the hidden stairwells and finding articles and using the computer and walking the floors and reading and skimming. Then...I ate dinner with Natie, Katie, and Jason. We looked at the posters at the poster sale and made off to the bookstore. We went our separate ways then.

I had a catering training session from four to five-fifteen. It was...a bit confusing to be honest. I need me some black tennies. We walked mostly. They showed us the key box. And the Jones Conference Center where we're most likely to be catering the most. And we got a small handbook.

I still miss home. And family. And friends especially. And freezing my butt off at football games.

Anyways, after catering, I worked on my speech. I was supposed to meet up with people, but they bailed due to all the random heavy rain. I went and ate supper by myself for the first time. Later Tessa and I met up on the fourth floor (we're in the same dorm) and practiced in front of each other.

I haven't had a pop all day! :) It's so tempting to get pop at each meal because there's a pop machine. They have Dr. Pepper (or is it Pibb?), Coke, Cherry Coke, etc. I often go with Fruit Punch. Milk or chocolate milk is for mornings. I've gone through nearly a quart of milk in two days!! Okay, that may sound like a lot, but it's only four glasses of chocolate milk. I'm still thirsty. Capri Sun just doesn't do it.

After practicing, I grabbed my Wellness book (and it's eight p.m. by now) and make for the piano lounge when who do I run into? Audrey and Jesse!! We talked for, like, twenty minutes. It was fun! I showed them my room! Still no pics yet :( . They're on my camera, but I'm in too big of a hurry to finish writing this to put them up. I took the pics earlier today. I think. Did I mention I put up my poster?

Oh, we're under a flood warning watch thing. :P Just my luck...

Wish me GREAT luck on my speech tomorrow (and with my other classes and homework as well)! I need sleep...and to brush my teeth.

Oh yeah, if you need my college address, just ask.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Schedule

Hello all.

I'm not as peppy as usual lately (as you can probably tell by my lack of enthusiasm). Instead of doing my homework, I decided to finally post my schedule!

Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
Archaeology Today 11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday/Thursday:
Oral Communications 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
Global Literature and Human Experience 10:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Wellness 12:50 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Introduction to German-Speaking World I 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.


Anyways, I just got back from breakfast. Apparently there was chapel today and the choir sang! I'm so upset I missed it! I had no idea! I ran into one of my OLs and he told me about it.

Well, off to catch up on some reading. And at three, I'm practicing my speech at the library. Then at four it's off to a catering meeting. Then, I need to crack down and study-study-study!!

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

I Want To Go Back...

Hey all.

I am back at my dorm from home. I miss home already. I brought more clothes and food this time. I should be calling this place "home," but the name doesn't fit. I want to go back.

I haven't had time to do any of my homework! I've been too busy unpacking and cleaning and organizing and reorganizing. I can't keep my desk clean. It's a mess. Thank goodness my roommate isn't back yet to see me going crazy.

I am so worried about keeping up with homework! And living on my own in general. I have yet to do my own laundry. I really don't like going places alone yet. I'm worried about making and keeping friends. I wish life/time had a pause button so I could catch up.

I know I keep writing it, but I'll post pictures and my schedule up soon. :P

Oh! On the good news side, I finally got my wireless set up. I'm in my room as I'm writing. :)

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff

Orientation Week

Hello all!

Oh, where to begin? Hm, perhaps the beginning!!

On Sunday, I left around 11 or 11:30 (Oops...we had planned on leaving at, um, 10...oh well). We moved my stuff in--it felt like soo much...but when it was all unpacked, it seemed...decent--with the help of Jasmine and her father. I'll get a pic of the room later. But I had to sign off on some papers to get my key. And I picked up my Cobber ID (VERY important...I need it for eating).

After Jasmine and I got a little settled in the room, we decided to walk around to get to know the campus better. We ended up in the auditorium at, like, 3:30 or 3:45. We were supposed to meet our Clubs there at four anyways; it was funny how we just happened upon the auditorium. Sadly, we had to split up because I was in Club 28 and she was in Club 34. Anyways, I met the group leaders (Garrett and Amanda). I was the second person there. I received my beanie and orientation book. Once everyone arrived (I made small talk with people sitting by me), we met at "our spot" aka the grassy knoll outside Memorial Auditorium. We played icebreaker games (the first game was saying our name and saying an animal that started with the same letter, for example, "Tiffany the Toucan" because Tiger was taken...but we had to go in a circle and repeat all who had gone before; next we played Bunny Bunny...no idea how to explain that; then Toilet Tag; and finally Ninja.) Then, we headed off to dinner and watched some upperclassman perform. After all that excitement, we headed to our dorms and had a meeting for the floor and met our RA and people on the floor.

Monday: We ate breakfast and then headed off for the "Hands for Change Service Project" which, for us, entailed going to a daycare center for children from low-income families and cleaned up around the place. People cleaned the walls, kitchen, shed, windows, etc. Me and three others washed tables and chairs. We had to scrub some of them down because they had paint stuck to them! Five or six of us chilled in the kitchen, eating one doughnut each, relaxing and talking. Then we got to play with the children. We had to give piggy back rides and get put in jail multiple times. Then we sat with the children as they ate (and they picked on me! lol. one ginger kept poking me and blaming it on someone else, and two girls were putting their feet on me and pretending to suffocate me with Jocelyn's beanie). After setting up mats for nap time and washing hands and having a dance party (they played La Bamba and everyone got into a conga line), we had to depart (Justin Bieber was playing...only the guys were dancing lol) and eat lunch back on campus. Then we reflected on what we did and how it helped the workers and the community. Basically we just exchanged funny stories about the children and were amazed at how much time we saved the few workers there (there were 22 of us there and each set of three or four people did 20-40 minutes worth of work at the center). At 1:45 there was a ceremony telling about what all clubs just did and the activity on campus that sponsors that. Next we were supposed to go to an Advising Seminar, but both the OLs (orientation leaders) mistook it for free time. So Garret took five of us girls on a walk to DQ. It was windy and hot out, and my hair blew into my blizzard. Dinner was with our residence hall/floor. Then cabaret. Cabaret was a bunch of upperclassman singing and dancing and showing off musical talents. It was FANTASTIC. And some of the guys were, well, you know, HOT. (One guy sang SO amazingly and I was sitting in my seat just going nuts, and then a group came on and danced and ripped off their shirts, and one guy sang a song he wrote--amazing piano playing--and there were a few bands and the MC's were hilarious. One MC dressed as Sarah Palin and sang a song about Minnesota set to the tone of "A Whole New World.")

Tuesday: Breakfast. Then an orientation seminar on Technology. Lunch (where we went around the circle and told the club our fears, then pet peeves). I ran my labtop down to tech to see how to get wireless, but I needed to buy some wireless adapter thing. Department previews were next. I freakin' got my beanie stolen by some bastard on roller blades. I--being the flippin' nice and polite person I am, though, said "May I have my beanie back, please?" and he was a dick. I am regretful to admit I spent the next hour contemplating ways to make his life heck (cancer, having him paralyzed, shoving needles into him and pushing him off a ten-story building, etc.) (and I only say "regretful" because I shouldn't be thinking of others like that, wishing them harm and all; it's un-Christian-like. But I was pissed beyond belief...though, you know me, I bottle it up and imagine acting out). I sat through the business preview and was bored out of my skull. I ran my labtop back to my dorm, but by the time I was done, I thought I had missed the start of the next preview (and I really wanted to go to the English preview because that was my preference! My favorite! My main major!). I hung out in the bathroom, texting...and still fuming over the snatch. Then, I met with my advisor (Knutson) to discuss classes and the future (there were three other students there as well). She was so awesome! She's a writing professor who loves cats! After the meeting, I talked with her about English (it wasn't a connection type of talk, but it was a start!), and she gave me a booklet and a bag. Then, there was the library tour (where we kept bumping into the student president's group and he kept repeating what Amanda and Garret were saying lol). We glanced around the Farmer's Market (basically people set up booths with food they've grown...not much though, sadly). Then we went to a science building to discuss the summer book read. I didn't say anything about the book because, um, I skimmed the entire thing in two days. What I got from it was what I already knew about staying firm with one's religion except this was about the author's life. I kept my mouth shut during the discussion because I didn't want to start a religious debate.

Wednesday: Breakfast. DS (dining services) meeting--boring and confusing...paperwork. Orientation seminar on being broke (thanks for the reminder :P ). Lunch. Orientation seminar "What's It All About" was so...INTENSE!! There were three scenes. The first was a guy bringing two friends (another guy--who was black--and a girl) to meet. It was a "drama." After the scene ended badly, we--as in the audience--were allowed to talk to the people onstage--who stayed well in character. It turned into a sexism/racism debate and people actually left the auditorium! The next scene was about a drunk guy pushing another drunk guy to drink more. The first drunk guy was having fun and drinking and his girlfriend was the least drunk of them all. The discussion wasn't too bad. The last scene was the most...unsettling. It was about rape. It was only a boy and girl onstage. They actually made-out! The girl just wanted to cuddle and not have sex, but she was sending mixed signals by touching the guy so much, and he just forced himself onto her. They didn't actually have sex onstage (pervert!). I was uncomfortable. The discussion wasn't too bad. "Wanting to watch Glee doesn't end in sex" was something said by an audience member and fellow club member to explain what the girl wanted. After that was the resource fair (booths to look at for help and such). Then we got to attend the President's Reception and Ice Cream social which was basically our club got dressed up and we shook hands with President Dovre and his wife and ate ice cream and cookies in the backyard. Then we had a photo. Supper. And sleep.

Thursday: Super busy! I'll post my schedule in another post. But anyways. First class got let out early for the Opening Convocation and Beanie Toss. More classes. Then Toy Story 3 in the auditorium!! Popcorn was served on Frisbees. I nearly cried this time. Such a great movie.

Friday: Only one class. I got to sleep in 'til nine am! Usually I had been getting up at, like, seven am (I usually stayed up watching Family Guy or something 'til eleven or midnight because I had to rest). The dance! Our floor dressed as little children with each person wearing a letter of the alphabet on our shirt! Four guys actually came to our dorm randomly looking for people to put make-up on them. They were dressed as people from the 80's. Two of them came into my room, and I took a couple pics while other people got them ready lol (they came with the 80's outfits on). Pics to come! The dance was...fun? At least people were dancing. There was no room anywhere because of all the people. You couldn't go anywhere without touching someone. Since it was a theme dance, some of the theme outfits included crayons, Lady Gaga, Jersey Shore, cowboys, togas, boys in bikini tops and jean shorts, shirtless guys, write your phone number down shirts, classy, masquerade, ninja, etc. And people showed up in normal clothes, too. All the grinding towards the end of the dance was disgusting. Seeing it on TV is gross, but seeing it in person...*shudders*. Oh, and some guy randomly tried to kiss another guy!

Funny story: At lunch on one of the first days, I was looking around and doing a whole bunch of double takes because people looked like students from high school. I did so many. So while getting in line for Italian food (that was the country this week), I see someone who looks like Jesse. He was wearing a black and white shirt and had glasses and blondish/whitish hair. His back was to me. So I looked for a bit, then he turned around. Yeah, it was Jesse!!

Random things to note:
I got two packages in the mail: One was from B&N, the other from home (cable cord).
Dorm rooms are quite dim.
I've been kept SUPER busy all week.
I had to make a trip to the library for a book I apparently didn't need, but ending up stopping by there later for a different book.
Lanyards are quite helpful.
I get three meals a day.

Thanks!
God Bless!
Tiff