schoooooool's in for the school year

Here we go once again. 

Back to classes, homework, confusing assignments, and sweating off 10lbs from changing buildings because southern Alabama weather shows no mercy. 

I'm terrible about school. I'm a last minute kinda person which bites me pretty often but somehow I manage to get everything done eventually. This summer was a fantastic break from the craziness of having to commute an hour to get to my 8am class on time, but I'm glad to have some sort of structured schedule back in my life.

Thankfully this first week hasn't been too much a cold splash back into the reality that my little town I now call home is a bubble of nice people. Readjusting to rude drivers, sarcastic classmates, and teachers obsessed with using "damn" to describe everything is going to be a challenge, but I'm ready (I think).

All the siblings are back to school as well. The house is full of lesson videos playing and a constant chorus of "Mooooom! I need help!" I've kinda sorta missed it...I just wish she could also help me deal with all this online class stupidity. (Don't even get me started with how pathetic that concept is when you're actually at the school taking classes)

As crazy as it is going to be, I'm excited about this year so far. I'm praying for another semester of safe traveling, fun classes, and maybe this year I'll get lucky enough to find a few morally sane friends on campus ;)

So even though teachers are crazy, classmates may stalk you, textbooks are a freaking rip off, and every semester you get stuck with a "why on earth do I have to take this?!" class, college is fun. I'm trying the best I can to keep it that way without any regrets. 

So far so good.

Sophomore year...here we go :)

its a love/hate thing 2.0

A couple months ago, I posted a blog about certain things I love and things I despise (its a love/hate kinda thing) well I promised that I would every so often post the same kind of style. So here we are...enjoy!

Things I hate...

#1 - people talking during movies

okay I'm reasonable. If you turn to make a little quiet comment to your date that's perfectly alright. I'm talking about those people who have decided to provide their personal commentary throughout the entire film to the rows of movie-goers surrounding them. Honestly, I don't care the least bit what you think of the movie. Go out afterwards and talk about it. I paid through the nose to get into that place so for the sake of not provoking me to find a way to kill you with popcorn, please stay off your phone and keep your mouth closed (that sounds a little more sinister than I wanted it to...but you get the point. heehee) I will say, I don't at all mind when I'm watching a movie in a non-theatre setting and someone has a little comment - I'm quite guilty of that practice. but to those of you who simply cannot resist from blurting your view every five minutes...it would be best for your health if we did not watch a movie together :P

#2 - fish

this picture makes me gag. I cannot stand fish. The sight/smell/taste makes me queasy. I'm in no way a picky eater, but for some reason my stomach simply cannot take the idea of fish. About a week ago, my sisters went down to the pier and brought home a bucket of them - I just about died from the scent. Now I'm not condemning those of you who like fish. I honestly wish I liked it. Any other kind of seafood is absolutely delicious to me, but fish...no thank you. 

#3 - anti-blinkers 

You know who you are. 

Some of you might want to sit down for this fantastic news: there's this magical light on either side of your vehicle that by the flick of wrist will illuminate to allow those vehicles surrounding you to receive a warning that you are planning on changing the direction you are going. WHOA. mind blown. 

It's not that hard to do. I've heard the argument that you don't need to use your blinkers because you already know where you're going. That's all fine and dandy but -news flash- its not all about you, dear ;) I'm not a tailgater by any means, but when you slam on your brakes and swerve into McDonalds, or blow your horn at me because I didn't realize you were planning on cutting in front of me on the highway, I can get a little upset. So if you enjoy the luxury of retaining a bumper, please please please use those blinkers.

and now for my lighter, less whiny side

Things I love...

#1 - being serenaded

To that special guy - I don't sit around painting my nails while dreaming about a handsome prince charming. I don't like mushy "butterflies and rainbows" style displays of affection (I might just throw up). Don't come up with stupid gooey nicknames for me or call me constantly just so you can hear my voice. I'm simple: tell me I'm beautiful and that you love me...then sing for me. Aside from queso and chips, there's no quicker way to my heart. I love goofy guitar gibberish and sappy piano sonatas. Sing cheesy 80's love songs or blurt out musical ballads. Whatever you choose to musically romanticize me with, I will love you forever.

#2 - Tevas 

some of the ugliest shoes you will ever see...but also some of the most comfortable and compatible. My Tevas are my 'all the time' shoes. I wear them every day to work, when I bike, when I kayak, when I hike, and when I'm at school. I've been told they look stupid. I've been told they look comfortable. I agree with both. They have left quite the impression on me (literally). My 'Teva tan' is my pride and joy. As goofy and unflattering as these sandals may seem, they are God's gift to my feet.

#3 - biking

I've found a new love in life...his name is Bikey. Living in a bike-friendly town is heavenly. I was a nanny all summer and on top of biking to and from work, I literally took the kids out on rides every single day. I cannot wait to get into a normal bike routine. Hopefully it'll be a healthy hobby I keep up with for a long time. 

So that's that. A little sneak peek into the vast personality withheld in this head of mine. Hopefully you feel your time spent reading about my pet peeves and personal favorites has been well spent :)

-#2