This is more for me than you. The rest of my November is in hyperdrive, and there are some pretty exciting items on the agenda. Somehow, seeing it all written out calms me and gets me excited all at the same time.
Tonight, I'm giving my multicultural presentation. Outside of a final on December 1, this is the climax of my time in a class that has almost done me in. For 20 minutes or more, I will stand in front my peers and present information about my experience interviewing a friend from Mexico. I'll present all of my research concerning this population, including seminal articles on the topic as well as assessment tools specifically for this people group. And finally, I'll open the floor for questions from my classmates and... my professor. This is where it could get sticky. So shoot a quick prayer up for me.
After class, my friend and classmate Laura will be spending the night with me. Tomorrow we've got to film a video of ourselves demonstrating our counseling theory of choice. If you're in the field of psychology, you might be familiar with the Gloria tapes. If you're not, this won't be funny to you. In mine and Laura's tape, I'm going to be Gloria and she's going to be Fritz Perls, possibly the most frustrating, confrontational theorist of all time. We're going to dress up and use props, namely "smoking" dozens of cigarettes in a 20-minute timeframe as the Gloria tapes were filmed at the height of the smoking craze in the early 60s. And tomorrow night, I'll go to the first of my last two Thursday night classes for the semester.
Friday, Chasley comes to town!! She's never been to Tuscaloosa, so I'm going to do my very best to show her everything this city has to offer. My cousin Luke gave me his student ticket for the game so Chasley will get to experience her very first Bama game with me in the student section. Other than the game, we'll do some shopping, lots of eating, and we'll of course hit the night life. A couple of other friends from home are coming down for the weekend, so I'm anticipating a really good time. But really, Chasley's always a really good time.
Next week, my mommy is coming to visit!! I have always loved when my parents come to visit me at college because I enjoy having a little piece of home in my "other" home. She's going with me to the Bama- Georgia State game on Thursday night, and then of course we'll do some shopping in Northport, home of many a cutesy gift shop.
Sometime late Friday night, Clay and his friend--Stephen, I think-- are dropping in. They'll be en route from Texas to Alabama, and my apartment is serving as a layover for the travelers. Saturday morning, Clayton and I will head to Guntersville and his friend will go to his hometown-- Decatur, I think-- to celebrate our respective Thanksgivings. Although, before I ever get to Thanksgiving, I'll have to come back to Tuscaloosa once more for a pesky Tuesday night class. Skip, you say. If only: our final projects are conveniently due that night.
Thursday, November 25, will be spent with my extended family in Guntersville. This means that my house will be flooded with crimson and white and studded with navy and orange in preparation for the other November holiday: the Iron Bowl. Several friends and I will head down to Tuscaloosa late Thursday night, in hopes of beating game day traffic. I can't wait to have an apartment full of my closest friends: Jordon, Laura, Clay, Anna, Josh, Trey, Marlena... maybe more? I'm sure there won't be room to walk amongst the air mattresses and luggage, but I'm excited just thinking about it. Black Friday will be spent by some of us in Bryant-Denny Stadium, while others tailgate around campus. Tensions are already high in anticipation of what will be one of the best Iron Bowls in years... and don't you worry, I may go to the University of Alabama, but come Iron Bowl I'll be decked in orange and blue with an AU tattoo on my cheek and a shaker in my hand.
The Saturday after Iron Bowl, we will get up after what's sure to be a long night and head home. Saturday afternoon, I'll be meeting up with pledge sisters and old friends to head to the big city (I won't say where because I'm not sure how much of it is a surprise) to celebrate Katie Bolt's last few weeks as a free woman. I can't wait to get together with all of these familiar faces and catch up, and I can't wait to celebrate Katie, who happens to be one of my very favorite people.
When I return Sunday, Mom and Dad will have all the Christmas boxes dragged out. Beside the holiday itself, this is one of my favorite days of the Christmas season. Mom and I will finally-- I say finally because in our household it is an outright sin to do so before Thanksgiving-- break out the Christmas music. We'll decorate the tree to the tunes of Bing Crosby and Kenny G, and we'll relive memories of Christmas past all day as we go through ornaments that are several decades old. Meanwhile, our Cokes will be chilling in the freezer and our red and green sprinkled sugar cookies will be baking in the oven, nearly ready to be enjoyed on Christmas dishes. (This is a tradition that we are very strict about) My specialties are the place settings on the dining room table and the nativity scene on the table in the foyer, and I get a little froggy should "someone" jump the gun and try to do these things before I can get to them.
And with that special day, November comes to a close. I'll return to Tuscaloosa and the real world for a few days and finals before the winter holidays begin. And when those blissful days do arrive, I have many a book to read and craft to do. :)
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Cop Out
I know that this isn't an original post, but I really love to read other people's surveys... so I'm going to gift anyone that stumbles onto the old blog with one today. You're welcome. And thanks, Erica, you know how excited I get when you blog.
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I have a scar on my knee from falling down the bleachers at the 4A state championship football game in 2006. Leave it to me to fall down the bleachers when my entire town is packed into Legion Field.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
A mirror, my sorority paddle, my diploma, a clock, a few pictures...
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP
I definitely talk in my sleep from time to time.
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
It would be easier to tell you what I don't listen to, namely bands like Nickelback. Gross. Gross. Gross.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
Around noon, I think. Correct me if I'm wrong, Mommy.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
Christmas break would be stellar. I hate to fast forward through Thanksgiving, but it doesn't offer the whole "break" feature that comes with Christmas.
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS ?
My friends, living with my parents, Auburn
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
I'd be lost without my phone. My cat is my life. And I'm really into pictures and books.
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'3
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Very.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Sometimes.
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
I think I make myself cry more than anything. I get a little worked up sometimes.
13. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
My biggest phobia is not being able to breathe.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
I like a variety, thanks.
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING?
n/a
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
I only drink coffee that doesn't taste like coffee--e.g. white chocolate latte-- and I suppose my energy drink of choice is Vault (tastes JUST LIKE Surge!)... but I really don't drink either often.
17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Mushroom or pineapple... although I love a good slice of plain cheese sometimes.
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I'm dreaming of one of mine and Erica's Friday night dates at Mama's Pizza now.
19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME?
Green. Green. Green.
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
No, but I've actually seen people do this. Odd that you should ask.
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
Off the top of my head, my dad made me a really cool wooden chest for Christmas last year. I think it's one of those things that will be special to me forever because my dad made it. I also get a Snow Baby ornament every year for Christmas, and my mom always picks them out based on something that's going on in my life. It's pretty cool to go through them every year as we put the tree up.
22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?
It's safe to say I have a new crush every week.
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
Oh yes.
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
Free People, Ann Taylor, Gap, Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie
25. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE CELEBRITY?
John Krasinski and Jennifer Aniston
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
Macy would prefer that you not refer to her as "pet" as she is the part-owner of this establishment.
27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
SHE, not it, is a gray no-name cat. Simply delightful.
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
I would at least try not to, I suppose.
29. A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED.
3
30. ARE YOU WAITING FOR ANY UPCOMING EVENTS?
Chasley is coming to Tuscaloosa this weekend!!!!
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
I'm currently blonde. Check back in six weeks and who knows.
32. FAVORITE QUOTE?
I love quotes. When I looked around my room, this is the first one I saw because it's written on my mirror:
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail." Lamentation 3:22
33. FAVORITE PLACE?
Auburn. If you're looking for something more exotic, my favorite place to travel is probably Stockholm because of my family there. Oh, and the beach for relaxing.
34. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN OUTSIDE OF THE US?
Lots. I'm very blessed that way.
35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
CHOCOLATE.
36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
I was extremely close to Ben Folds once...
37. FIRST JOB?
Other than babysitting, I started working at Haralson Drugs when I was 15.
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
I was never really into prank calls. I was definitely into the three-way calls though. Whoa, drama.
39. DO YOU THINK EVERYONE OUT THERE HAS A SOULMATE?
No, I'm not so sure that I do. I'm sure that if I was dating someone that I really loved, I would desperately want to believe we were soul mates.
40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
Watching Gilmore Girls.
41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
Yes.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
When I braid my hair and my peacock necklace.
43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
Nope, and I'm probably the only person that ever really wanted to have them. My cousin Rachel had them, and I'm not sure if I wanted them because she had them or if I just wanted to be her.
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
That is a long way off, thank goodness.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT AND THEIR NAMES?
Whoa- let's work on finding a groom first.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My middle name is Cheryl, like my mom.
47. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TURN OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Arrogance. Video games. Bad taste in music.
48. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LIKE(D) ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?
Cheerleading. My friends.
49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
Loreal Rosemary Mint for volume, and Redkin Blonde Glam or something like that
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yes, I'm quite proud of it actually.
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
I love a combination of turkey and roast beef.
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
I check my Facebook entirely too often.
53. ARE YOU A JEALOUS PERSON?
In a word, yes.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I hope so. I'm two tons of fun.
55. DO YOU AGREE WITH FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS?
Definitely not.
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
Sure.
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
I call my mom and vent.
58. WOULD YOU RATHER GAIN 58 POUNDS OR LOSE 58 POUNDS.
Of course I don't want to GAIN weight, but I would be pretty terrifying minus 58 pounds. 18 or 28, much more do-able.
59. WHAT'S YOUR MAIN GOAL IN LIFE?
To have a job that I love, to travel, to have a family
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
Barbies and dolls. My favorite things to play were House and School. And sometimes Bank.
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
Lots more than I actually use.
62.WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID?
Eh, not particularly.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
It's my primary language.
64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
Macaroni and cheese
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Sense of humor, outspoken Christian, intelligence, tall, good teeth, excellent taste in music, style... At least I'm not picky...
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Linds, Lindsanity, Z, Hays
67. FAVORITE SUPER POWER?
I would want to control time.
68. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Glee, Grey's Anatomy, Say Yes to the Dress, How I Met Your Mother, Friends, Community, Scrubs, The Office
69. WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH YOUR ENEMIES?
Avoid at all costs.
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Mint chocolate chip
71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
Yes
72. DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM?
My computer goes where I want it to: handy-dandy-laptop.
73. PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
Class and spend-the-night party with Laura
74. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE WHEN YOU ARE OLDER?
I would love to live abroad before I have a family. Once I settle down, though, I want to be near my parents and extended family.
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Sure
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
Still Standing is on television.
77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
Coke Zero and lemonade
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My dad
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Height and clothes, I think.
80. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
Read, shop, craft, blog
81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
Homework
82. FAVORITE SEASON OF THE YEAR?
Fall- football season, fall clothes, changing leaves, crisp cool air
83. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF CANDY?
Chocolate. Anything chocolate.
84. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY AND TRULY HAD A BEST FRIEND?
The very, very best.
85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
For the moment, blonde.
86. EYE COLOR?
Blue
87. SHOE SIZE?
6.5-7
88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Lately, Firehouse Subs
89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
In Tuscaloosa, Cypress Inn and Hooligan's. In Guntersville, Mama's.
90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Yesss.
91. WATCH TV TODAY?
Everyday. I can't sit in silence.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
I love any holiday I get to spend with my family.
93. PLAY(ED) ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
I fiddle with the guitar and piano. Fiddle... get it?
94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
I'm a registered Republican, but I don't really consider myself one or the other due to my dislike for politics.
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
Yes, please.
96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
Relationships. Duh.
97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
Dinner from Firehouse last night.
98. WOULD YOU EVER BE A HOUSEWIFE?
Only if I was being paid by Bravo.
99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Gone with the Wind, and a plethora of textbooks unfortunately.
100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE.
Non-existent.
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I have a scar on my knee from falling down the bleachers at the 4A state championship football game in 2006. Leave it to me to fall down the bleachers when my entire town is packed into Legion Field.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
A mirror, my sorority paddle, my diploma, a clock, a few pictures...
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP
I definitely talk in my sleep from time to time.
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
It would be easier to tell you what I don't listen to, namely bands like Nickelback. Gross. Gross. Gross.
5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
Around noon, I think. Correct me if I'm wrong, Mommy.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
Christmas break would be stellar. I hate to fast forward through Thanksgiving, but it doesn't offer the whole "break" feature that comes with Christmas.
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS ?
My friends, living with my parents, Auburn
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
I'd be lost without my phone. My cat is my life. And I'm really into pictures and books.
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'3
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Very.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
Sometimes.
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
I think I make myself cry more than anything. I get a little worked up sometimes.
13. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
My biggest phobia is not being able to breathe.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
I like a variety, thanks.
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING?
n/a
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
I only drink coffee that doesn't taste like coffee--e.g. white chocolate latte-- and I suppose my energy drink of choice is Vault (tastes JUST LIKE Surge!)... but I really don't drink either often.
17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Mushroom or pineapple... although I love a good slice of plain cheese sometimes.
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I'm dreaming of one of mine and Erica's Friday night dates at Mama's Pizza now.
19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME?
Green. Green. Green.
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
No, but I've actually seen people do this. Odd that you should ask.
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
Off the top of my head, my dad made me a really cool wooden chest for Christmas last year. I think it's one of those things that will be special to me forever because my dad made it. I also get a Snow Baby ornament every year for Christmas, and my mom always picks them out based on something that's going on in my life. It's pretty cool to go through them every year as we put the tree up.
22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?
It's safe to say I have a new crush every week.
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
Oh yes.
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
Free People, Ann Taylor, Gap, Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie
25. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE CELEBRITY?
John Krasinski and Jennifer Aniston
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
Macy would prefer that you not refer to her as "pet" as she is the part-owner of this establishment.
27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
SHE, not it, is a gray no-name cat. Simply delightful.
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
I would at least try not to, I suppose.
29. A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED.
3
30. ARE YOU WAITING FOR ANY UPCOMING EVENTS?
Chasley is coming to Tuscaloosa this weekend!!!!
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
I'm currently blonde. Check back in six weeks and who knows.
32. FAVORITE QUOTE?
I love quotes. When I looked around my room, this is the first one I saw because it's written on my mirror:
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail." Lamentation 3:22
33. FAVORITE PLACE?
Auburn. If you're looking for something more exotic, my favorite place to travel is probably Stockholm because of my family there. Oh, and the beach for relaxing.
34. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN OUTSIDE OF THE US?
Lots. I'm very blessed that way.
35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
CHOCOLATE.
36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
I was extremely close to Ben Folds once...
37. FIRST JOB?
Other than babysitting, I started working at Haralson Drugs when I was 15.
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
I was never really into prank calls. I was definitely into the three-way calls though. Whoa, drama.
39. DO YOU THINK EVERYONE OUT THERE HAS A SOULMATE?
No, I'm not so sure that I do. I'm sure that if I was dating someone that I really loved, I would desperately want to believe we were soul mates.
40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
Watching Gilmore Girls.
41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
Yes.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
When I braid my hair and my peacock necklace.
43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
Nope, and I'm probably the only person that ever really wanted to have them. My cousin Rachel had them, and I'm not sure if I wanted them because she had them or if I just wanted to be her.
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
That is a long way off, thank goodness.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT AND THEIR NAMES?
Whoa- let's work on finding a groom first.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My middle name is Cheryl, like my mom.
47. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TURN OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Arrogance. Video games. Bad taste in music.
48. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LIKE(D) ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?
Cheerleading. My friends.
49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
Loreal Rosemary Mint for volume, and Redkin Blonde Glam or something like that
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yes, I'm quite proud of it actually.
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
I love a combination of turkey and roast beef.
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
I check my Facebook entirely too often.
53. ARE YOU A JEALOUS PERSON?
In a word, yes.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I hope so. I'm two tons of fun.
55. DO YOU AGREE WITH FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS?
Definitely not.
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
Sure.
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
I call my mom and vent.
58. WOULD YOU RATHER GAIN 58 POUNDS OR LOSE 58 POUNDS.
Of course I don't want to GAIN weight, but I would be pretty terrifying minus 58 pounds. 18 or 28, much more do-able.
59. WHAT'S YOUR MAIN GOAL IN LIFE?
To have a job that I love, to travel, to have a family
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
Barbies and dolls. My favorite things to play were House and School. And sometimes Bank.
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
Lots more than I actually use.
62.WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID?
Eh, not particularly.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
It's my primary language.
64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
Macaroni and cheese
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Sense of humor, outspoken Christian, intelligence, tall, good teeth, excellent taste in music, style... At least I'm not picky...
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
Linds, Lindsanity, Z, Hays
67. FAVORITE SUPER POWER?
I would want to control time.
68. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Glee, Grey's Anatomy, Say Yes to the Dress, How I Met Your Mother, Friends, Community, Scrubs, The Office
69. WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH YOUR ENEMIES?
Avoid at all costs.
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Mint chocolate chip
71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
Yes
72. DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM?
My computer goes where I want it to: handy-dandy-laptop.
73. PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
Class and spend-the-night party with Laura
74. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE WHEN YOU ARE OLDER?
I would love to live abroad before I have a family. Once I settle down, though, I want to be near my parents and extended family.
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
Sure
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
Still Standing is on television.
77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
Coke Zero and lemonade
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My dad
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Height and clothes, I think.
80. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
Read, shop, craft, blog
81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
Homework
82. FAVORITE SEASON OF THE YEAR?
Fall- football season, fall clothes, changing leaves, crisp cool air
83. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF CANDY?
Chocolate. Anything chocolate.
84. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY AND TRULY HAD A BEST FRIEND?
The very, very best.
85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
For the moment, blonde.
86. EYE COLOR?
Blue
87. SHOE SIZE?
6.5-7
88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Lately, Firehouse Subs
89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
In Tuscaloosa, Cypress Inn and Hooligan's. In Guntersville, Mama's.
90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
Yesss.
91. WATCH TV TODAY?
Everyday. I can't sit in silence.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
I love any holiday I get to spend with my family.
93. PLAY(ED) ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
I fiddle with the guitar and piano. Fiddle... get it?
94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
I'm a registered Republican, but I don't really consider myself one or the other due to my dislike for politics.
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
Yes, please.
96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
Relationships. Duh.
97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
Dinner from Firehouse last night.
98. WOULD YOU EVER BE A HOUSEWIFE?
Only if I was being paid by Bravo.
99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Gone with the Wind, and a plethora of textbooks unfortunately.
100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE.
Non-existent.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Teacher's Lounge
There's something kind of nice about being able to use the restroom in the teacher's lounge. Now that I have this golden ticket to a private restroom, the student restrooms seem all the more disgusting to me. However, there is only one teacher's lounge, and it happens to be on the other side of the school. As I walked to the lunchroom earlier, I decided to duck into the nearest restroom instead of fighting the crowds in the hallways to get to the Promised Land.
Whoa. Talk about unwanted. A hush fell as I walked into the restroom. Girls standing in huddles around the mirror gave each other knowing looks and mumbled, "I'll tell you in a minute." Obviously I tripped an invisible alarm as I walked in, alerting all those within: Intruder alert! Intruder alert! Contraband cell phones were stuffed into back pockets with ninja-like speed.
Obviously the bathroom is a sanctuary for note passing and secret telling. My entrance was unexpected because most teachers wouldn't stoop so low: unexpected and unwanted.
My bad, guys. Didn't mean to cramp your style.
Whoa. Talk about unwanted. A hush fell as I walked into the restroom. Girls standing in huddles around the mirror gave each other knowing looks and mumbled, "I'll tell you in a minute." Obviously I tripped an invisible alarm as I walked in, alerting all those within: Intruder alert! Intruder alert! Contraband cell phones were stuffed into back pockets with ninja-like speed.
Obviously the bathroom is a sanctuary for note passing and secret telling. My entrance was unexpected because most teachers wouldn't stoop so low: unexpected and unwanted.
My bad, guys. Didn't mean to cramp your style.
Monday Playlist
I'm subbing today-- Geometry, my favorite (sarcasm!)-- and I have first period planning. So while I sit here and prepare, I've got my iTunes on shuffle. I've always been a slave to lyrics, often listening to the same song over and over not because of the beat or catchy refrain, but because of a lyric that expresses what's on my heart... or just makes me smile.
So here's what's up today:
1. Ben Harper- Gold to Me
"you make me wanna sing/ with all the joy you bring/ you look like gold"
2. Kari Jobe- Revelation Song
"Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder/ at the mention of your name/ Jesus, your name is power/ Breath, and living water/ Such a marvelous mystery"
3. John Mayer- Clarity
"But this morning there's a calm I can't explain/ the rock candy's melted, only diamonds now remain"
4. Rilo Kiley- Breakin' Up
"Betrayal is a thorny crown/ you wear it well/ just like a king/ revenge is the saddest thing/ honey, I'm afraid to say/ you deserve everything"
5. Brooke Fraser- Shadowfeet
"When the world has fallen out from under me/ I'll be found in You, still standing/ when the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees/ when time and space are through/ I'll be found in You"
6. Jason Mraz- Beautiful Mess
"Although you were biased, I love your advice/ Your comebacks they're quick and probably/ have to do with your insecurities"
7. Taylor Swift- Last Kiss
"You can plan for a change in the weather and time/ But I never planned on you changing your mind."
8. Tim Myers- the Lucky Ones
"Lately I've been smiling outside/ I feel good, I feel light as a feather/ Open up the windows, look out at the sky/ Everything's better"
9. Nickel Creek- This Side
"One day you'll see her and you'll know what I mean/ Take her or leave her, she will still be the same/ She'll not try to buy you with her time/ But nothing's the same as you'll see when she's gone."
10. Otis Redding- Try a Little Tenderness
"You won't regret it, no no/ Some girls they don't forget it/ Love is their only happiness, yeah"
So here's what's up today:
1. Ben Harper- Gold to Me
"you make me wanna sing/ with all the joy you bring/ you look like gold"
2. Kari Jobe- Revelation Song
"Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder/ at the mention of your name/ Jesus, your name is power/ Breath, and living water/ Such a marvelous mystery"
3. John Mayer- Clarity
"But this morning there's a calm I can't explain/ the rock candy's melted, only diamonds now remain"
4. Rilo Kiley- Breakin' Up
"Betrayal is a thorny crown/ you wear it well/ just like a king/ revenge is the saddest thing/ honey, I'm afraid to say/ you deserve everything"
5. Brooke Fraser- Shadowfeet
"When the world has fallen out from under me/ I'll be found in You, still standing/ when the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees/ when time and space are through/ I'll be found in You"
6. Jason Mraz- Beautiful Mess
"Although you were biased, I love your advice/ Your comebacks they're quick and probably/ have to do with your insecurities"
7. Taylor Swift- Last Kiss
"You can plan for a change in the weather and time/ But I never planned on you changing your mind."
8. Tim Myers- the Lucky Ones
"Lately I've been smiling outside/ I feel good, I feel light as a feather/ Open up the windows, look out at the sky/ Everything's better"
9. Nickel Creek- This Side
"One day you'll see her and you'll know what I mean/ Take her or leave her, she will still be the same/ She'll not try to buy you with her time/ But nothing's the same as you'll see when she's gone."
10. Otis Redding- Try a Little Tenderness
"You won't regret it, no no/ Some girls they don't forget it/ Love is their only happiness, yeah"
Friday, November 5, 2010
Reality Check.
I usually try not to get involved in football trash talking. I'll be the first to tell you that I don't know enough about the rules and regulations of football to back myself up in an argument. I can't tell you how many times Alabama's been number one versus how many times Auburn's been number one, and I would struggle to talk about either team prior to 2005.
This week-- yesterday, specifically-- our little corner of the Southeast Conference was rocked by news of a so-called NCAA investigation into Cam Newton and his family. I was glad to see the Auburn Family unite and stand together immediately-- really, it gives me chills to think about this special group of people-- but I was equally horrified to see how many people were absolutely giddy to see this happen to a man, a YOUNG man.
I won't lie or pretend to be innocent: I would have trouble stifling my grin if news broke that Greg McElroy were in trouble. But I can say with conviction that I would never stoop to the trash talking as seen on Facebook and in the media. Because Greg, like Cam, is a real person, not just the face of a football team.
When Tim Tebow was on top, it was the same thing. People love to see the mighty fall. Tim Tebow was an outspoken Christian who lived his Christianity out loud and unashamedly, and I frequently listened to fellow Christians belittle him, claiming he was "too good to be true" or that he had "won enough." What is it about the human race that truly can't stand to see others rise above the norm? What a witness Tim Tebow was! Can you imagine how many people looked up those Bible verses he wrote weekly on his face (I'm sure those black stripes have a name, but you know what I'm talking about)? But no, I'm sure he was really a grade-A dirtbag who beat his girlfriend when he got black-out drunk...
**that was sarcasm**
Pardon the detour, but I think Cam is a similar-- but not identical-- situation. Here's a kid (KID) who has messed up in the past and gone on to live an incredible story of redemption. He was given a second chance, and he has earned his stripes on the football field and off. He may never live down his (big) mistake at Florida, but leading an undefeated SEC team is a step in the right direction. And on top of that, he's a genuine nice guy. Why can't we cheer for the nice guy instead of hoping it's all a farce?
Football is a game, albeit a game that I love and that consumes my Saturdays from August to November (and hopefully beyond). But the bottom line is, it's a game. And it's players are real: real people, real kids-- and at risk of being overly corny-- with real feelings.
So to those of you who so dearly want to see a guy in the prime of his life fail, shame on you. Get a hobby. Pick on someone your own size (because I bet you won't pick on Cam face-to-face). And Cam, shake them haters off, big guy.
This week-- yesterday, specifically-- our little corner of the Southeast Conference was rocked by news of a so-called NCAA investigation into Cam Newton and his family. I was glad to see the Auburn Family unite and stand together immediately-- really, it gives me chills to think about this special group of people-- but I was equally horrified to see how many people were absolutely giddy to see this happen to a man, a YOUNG man.
I won't lie or pretend to be innocent: I would have trouble stifling my grin if news broke that Greg McElroy were in trouble. But I can say with conviction that I would never stoop to the trash talking as seen on Facebook and in the media. Because Greg, like Cam, is a real person, not just the face of a football team.
When Tim Tebow was on top, it was the same thing. People love to see the mighty fall. Tim Tebow was an outspoken Christian who lived his Christianity out loud and unashamedly, and I frequently listened to fellow Christians belittle him, claiming he was "too good to be true" or that he had "won enough." What is it about the human race that truly can't stand to see others rise above the norm? What a witness Tim Tebow was! Can you imagine how many people looked up those Bible verses he wrote weekly on his face (I'm sure those black stripes have a name, but you know what I'm talking about)? But no, I'm sure he was really a grade-A dirtbag who beat his girlfriend when he got black-out drunk...
**that was sarcasm**
Pardon the detour, but I think Cam is a similar-- but not identical-- situation. Here's a kid (KID) who has messed up in the past and gone on to live an incredible story of redemption. He was given a second chance, and he has earned his stripes on the football field and off. He may never live down his (big) mistake at Florida, but leading an undefeated SEC team is a step in the right direction. And on top of that, he's a genuine nice guy. Why can't we cheer for the nice guy instead of hoping it's all a farce?
Football is a game, albeit a game that I love and that consumes my Saturdays from August to November (and hopefully beyond). But the bottom line is, it's a game. And it's players are real: real people, real kids-- and at risk of being overly corny-- with real feelings.
So to those of you who so dearly want to see a guy in the prime of his life fail, shame on you. Get a hobby. Pick on someone your own size (because I bet you won't pick on Cam face-to-face). And Cam, shake them haters off, big guy.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Rock the Vote
I voted for the first time this summer. It should be noted that this summer I was 22 years old and long past the legal voting age, so shame on me. I've never cared for politics, though. Since I was a child, I've always been a people-pleaser. Disagreements upset me and arguments are divisive, so what exactly would have pulled me into politics in the first place?
At 23, I don't like politics any more than ever before. Even the public figures that I agree with turn me off with their abrasive personalities. Today, as I pulled into vote, one candidate greeted me with a wave in the parking lot while his opponent's team waved signs of their candidate and his young family. That's another thing I hate about politics: someone has to lose. And you know, there's not always a bad guy. Sure, in some situations there's a clear choice; in other races, it's sometimes a matter of picking the lesser of two evils. But every now and then there's a race between two good candidates, each having poured relentless time and energy-- not to mention funds-- into their campaign.
And then there's the smear campaigns: This Candidate is a member of the Ku Klux Klan, This Candidate is endorsed by Adolf Hitler, This Candidate's wife slept with Charlie Manson. And no side is innocent or one more guilty than the other. Every time my television is own, it seems, my living room is filled with one politician or another being blasted by the opposing camp.
And whoa at the signs. My hometown happens to be one of the most beautiful in this great state, and seeing So and So's sign doesn't make me want to re-elect him so much as I want to punch him in the face for being a blemish on my city.
I don't vote liberal because I'm young, and I don't vote conservative because my parents are Republicans. Am I the most responsible voter? Absolutely not: I voted for Young Boozer because he sounds like a good time, and I voted for Twinkle Cavanaugh because her name is delightful. But I do vote now, at the ripe old age of 23, and I guess that's a step in the right direction. Really and truly, I'm just ready to see the campaign trail come to a grinding halt.
At 23, I don't like politics any more than ever before. Even the public figures that I agree with turn me off with their abrasive personalities. Today, as I pulled into vote, one candidate greeted me with a wave in the parking lot while his opponent's team waved signs of their candidate and his young family. That's another thing I hate about politics: someone has to lose. And you know, there's not always a bad guy. Sure, in some situations there's a clear choice; in other races, it's sometimes a matter of picking the lesser of two evils. But every now and then there's a race between two good candidates, each having poured relentless time and energy-- not to mention funds-- into their campaign.
And then there's the smear campaigns: This Candidate is a member of the Ku Klux Klan, This Candidate is endorsed by Adolf Hitler, This Candidate's wife slept with Charlie Manson. And no side is innocent or one more guilty than the other. Every time my television is own, it seems, my living room is filled with one politician or another being blasted by the opposing camp.
And whoa at the signs. My hometown happens to be one of the most beautiful in this great state, and seeing So and So's sign doesn't make me want to re-elect him so much as I want to punch him in the face for being a blemish on my city.
I don't vote liberal because I'm young, and I don't vote conservative because my parents are Republicans. Am I the most responsible voter? Absolutely not: I voted for Young Boozer because he sounds like a good time, and I voted for Twinkle Cavanaugh because her name is delightful. But I do vote now, at the ripe old age of 23, and I guess that's a step in the right direction. Really and truly, I'm just ready to see the campaign trail come to a grinding halt.
Monday, November 1, 2010
the one with all the driving.
In the past week, I've driven several hundred miles. I came home Wednesday to sub on Thursday, drove to Birmingham after school to ride with a friend to Thursday night class, drove back home after class, drove to Arab Friday to do the last part of my interview with my friend from Mexico, drove to Grant Saturday for a Halloween party, rode to Wallace yesterday for 'Little Shop of Horrors' with Erica, and tomorrow I'll drive back to school.
In between all the driving, I painted Halloween t-shirts, ran a 5k, went to Wal-Mart 3 times, ate at Ichiban, Rock House, and Gunter's Landing, went to Trunk or Treat at the church, and finally read another chapter in Gone with the Wind.
What's missing? School work. I did a little work on Thursday while I subbed, but since then my effort has diminished. I just emailed one of my professors, so I'm going to count that as effort since it's a holiday weekend. Sometime today I'm going to start my last multicultural assignment: 7-9 pages-- excluding the cover page, references, and appendices-- describing my interview with my Mexican friend; 4-must-read seminal articles; 4 potential web-based sources, 4 empirically-validated assessment tools (where does one find such things? I wish I knew); and a PowerPoint describing and compressing the previously mentioned requirements.
You'd think with this amount of work in just one class looming over my head, I would be in a rush to get started. Oddly enough, my reaction to this kind of pressure is the opposite. My reaction to an overwhelming workload is, instead, paralysis. I can't get started; I can't even look at it or open a blank Word document. Rather, I'll watch re-runs of 8 Simple Rules to Date My Daughter and write a blog. I will even go to the gym in lieu of facing this assignment.
I might even drive somewhere.
In between all the driving, I painted Halloween t-shirts, ran a 5k, went to Wal-Mart 3 times, ate at Ichiban, Rock House, and Gunter's Landing, went to Trunk or Treat at the church, and finally read another chapter in Gone with the Wind.
What's missing? School work. I did a little work on Thursday while I subbed, but since then my effort has diminished. I just emailed one of my professors, so I'm going to count that as effort since it's a holiday weekend. Sometime today I'm going to start my last multicultural assignment: 7-9 pages-- excluding the cover page, references, and appendices-- describing my interview with my Mexican friend; 4-must-read seminal articles; 4 potential web-based sources, 4 empirically-validated assessment tools (where does one find such things? I wish I knew); and a PowerPoint describing and compressing the previously mentioned requirements.
You'd think with this amount of work in just one class looming over my head, I would be in a rush to get started. Oddly enough, my reaction to this kind of pressure is the opposite. My reaction to an overwhelming workload is, instead, paralysis. I can't get started; I can't even look at it or open a blank Word document. Rather, I'll watch re-runs of 8 Simple Rules to Date My Daughter and write a blog. I will even go to the gym in lieu of facing this assignment.
I might even drive somewhere.
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