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