Well....Summer 08?

I just watched "Super Size Me" and....I kinda wanna go get McDonalds! Awful.

So I can't believe it's already June 24th! Where does the time go?? School's been out for over a month and I'm still broke, white, and overweight. Whoops. In my defense---The moving situation was not ideal and then I've been working a lot of hours. It's just starting to feel like summer to me and things are somewhat slowing down.

So we had to be out of our old apt by May 29th and the PLAN was to move into Collin and Pat's apartment, which just so happens to be an apt in our old building up on Clairemont. Weird, eh? Well anyway, yeah we were supposed to sublease from them while they were at Cap Sound all summer. Well right before Memorial Day we all found out that Cap Sound isn't going to field this summer (or who knows, maybe never again) SO this was big news and kinda screwed up our plans. It stunk trying to clean up the old apt and take care of moving between work and whatnot. THEN we were going to stay at Pat and Collins until we found a place. We were really looking into renting this apt on Grand but then we couldn't because we knew our credit wasn't good enough and they finally said that they don't even allow a co-sign option with our parents. SO I called up cornerstone and here we are. Back in unit 3....Same place, same unit....brings back a lot of memories from the first 3 years of college. Some good, some bad. It's crazy, but at least with newer furniture and less "college student crap" it looks quite a bit nicer. Plus rent is cheaper up here.

We had free cable TV for the first couple weeks and that was SWEET, but of course...that ended. At least we're still able to scam someone's wireless internet. I can deal with no TV. I mean, we're working a lot and when we're not there, sleeping, running errands, or on the internet--we can just pop in a DVD or something. I just rented some from the library. :o)

This weekend is our birthday (23 already?!) and I'm excited for the most part. I'm NOT excited that I have to open the store at 5:30am and works a 10.5 hr shift, but I AM excited that when I'm done Rick will be here! Whoo! It will have been over three weeks since we've seen each other, and I really miss him. I don't know how people can do long-distance all the time. Plus we all kinda thought he'd be aging out this year, but since the corps isn't marching he's just staying home and helping his family on the farm. So he's still getting a tan--just in fewer areas. Gotta love the farmer's tan. Ha.

Then Saturday morning we're driving to Madison for the show at Camp Randall. I'm pumped to see Beatriz and all the people there I haven't seen in awhile. Trying to communicate and make plans with all of us has been frustrating, but at least we can get together. I think we're all (meaning me, my sisters, Rick, Sara, Beatriz, and maybe some others?) meeting for lunch and then tailgating on this one guy's lawn until the show. I CAN'T WAIT to see Errin marching with Kilties. Hilarious. It's weird because I don't feel like I really know too many people who are still marching so we'll see who's there. Liz said Joe Rodriguez may be coming and that'd be SUPER. I think we're getting a bunch of free tickets too so that'll be good to save $30 on a ticket. I don't really care where I sit so...

Then we gotta head home kinda early Sunday because Theresa and I work in EC at 4pm. Blow. I'm not sure when Rick will have to head back, but I hope he can stay another day so we can spend some more time together when things are crazy.

So that's my summer so far. Well, I guess I also babysat couple times for this family that Liz used to babysit through the daycare she worked at. The one boy is 3 and a 1/2 and the other one was 3 WEEKS OLD when I went out there last week. Been awhile since I've held a baby that small. Very cute. I want one.

Hopefully in the next couple weeks, I'll be done paying off bills and rent and have some money left over for once. I really need to get some new clothes. And no, I don't just like shopping. I REALLY need clothes, even if trying a bunch of things on in front of an honest mirror will only depress me.

Time to get ready for work....again.

Killing Time....

OKay, I've GOT to kill some time until class or I'm gonna fall asleep on a couch in Davies and miss class....

whats your name spelt backwards?
seluos ykceb/acceber

What did you do last night?
Had BASSically Brass concert, went to SAI, went to library until 2am

The last thing you downloaded onto your computer?
a free trial of a bar-coding system for class?

Have you ever licked a 9 volt battery?
I'm a pussy so no.

Last time you swam in a pool?
I'm gonna assume last summer at some point when I went home...and no one but family was around

What are you wearing?
my work uniform

How many cars have you owned?
3, the Buick LaSabre, my little car I had for 6mo in HS, and the dang Sable.

Type of music you dislike most?
Really hard-core rock or heavy metal

Are you registered to vote?
i think so...yes

Do you have cable?
yes....dang Charter!

What kind of computer do you use?
Theresa's, one on campus, or a laptop from school because mine's kaputt

Ever made a prank phone call?
OH i'm sure of it

You like anyone right now?
I like most people...of course, Rick.

Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
Ummm....I'd consider it

Furthest place you ever traveled?
Ireland, Germany, Italy, Greece

What's your favorite comic strip?
Family Circus. Ha.

Do u know all the words to the national anthem?
Shoudn't we all??

Shower, morning or night?
I have to shower in the morning or I'm totally disgusting and greasy by night...

Best movie you've seen in the past month?
UHhhhhh......Little Miss Sunshine? I really haven't watched too many movies lately.

Favorite pizza toppings?
pepperoni, bacon, canadian bacon.....TACO PIZZA.

Chips or popcorn?
Chips

Have you ever smoked peanut shells?
How does one do that??

Have you ever been in a beauty pageant?
You're a friggin joke.

Orange Juice or apple?
I like both a lot so it depends on the mood. Generally Apple I think

Who were the last people you sat at lunch with?
Rick.

favorite chocolate bar?
I like Snickers....Butterfinger.....Fastbreak. Oh man.

Who is your longest friend and how long?
Uh, Liz and Theresa--Since the womb.

Last time you ate a homegrown tomato?
No clue.

Have you ever won a trophy?
A trophy...I don't think so. Medals or ribbons--a couple times in younger days.

Favorite arcade game?
PacMan?

Ever ordered from an infomercial?
Nope...but T-sa did!

Sprite or 7-UP?
Um....I dunno. I don't usually want either

Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school/work?
I'm wearing a work uniform now so that's a little obvious.

Last thing you bought at Walgreens?
Prescriptions and sour patch kids

Ever thrown up in public?
Uhhh.....yeah.

Would you prefer being a millionaire or finding true love?
true love. I'm a sap.

Do you believe in love at first sight?
I think in attraction, but who knows.

SPONGEBOB OR JIMMY NEUTRON?
SpongeBob but they're both annoying

Did you have long hair as a young kid?
usually

What message is on your voicemail machine?
some from Rick, one from Beatriz....I dunno

Where would you like to go right now?
my bed

Whats the name of your pet?
Theresa

What kind of back pack do you have, and what's in it?
A black one from Rick's parents house....because mine broke and Mary's dog peed on it.

What do you think about most?
Myself I think. But honestly, don't most people?? Or  I guess, the future?

About ready to punch the screen....

Does anyone know anything about Visual Studio 2005??! Me neither! And it's really making it tough to do this assignment. It's so embarrassing that even with meeting with the prof twice, I probably still won't get it. I swear everyone in the class thinks its so easy because they've done programming and I had to start from scratch.

So I'm tired and on the verge of tears...............fricken school.

OKay. Alright.

Sooo....I don't know really where I want to go with this entry, but I've got something on my mind, I guess.

So, tomorrow will be April 23. Liz graduates May 17. Then who knows what summer's gonna be like and in the fall Theresa student teaches and Liz will be gone. To me, this is major. I don't feel like how I thought I would at this point. I mean, compared to a few years ago even. I mean, the last major life event that we are officially going to go through together will be done. We'll go our separate ways and life goes on. I'm feeling so many emotions about it, I guess. Naturally, I'm a bit sad because....well, just because. It's sad. But also, I don't feel the same separation anxiety I used to. It's like when I think about it, I just feel weird. A little numb maybe? It's like I know it'll be fine and we'll all talk and whatnot. But let me tell you...it's weird to go through life for 23 years with two people side by side almost everyday and then boom, it's done. I enjoy hearing about what they want to do and things like that. I like hearing about Liz applying for jobs and getting ready to graduate. I feel truly excited and it's like I'm totally accepting it. Then there are times when I realize what it means and I feel a little lost. I know it would help too if maybe I were as close to graduating and moving on too, but I'm not. I feel stuck in college. Without my summer financial aid and having to not take any classes this summer, that means I'll stuck here for three more semesters and not two. AND they will be heavy semesters and it will be hard, but damnit I will graduate. I feel like it's a tease to be there while they look at jobs or talk about student teaching when I have so much time left. And if one more person says, "well, rick'll still be here"....I KNOW he will, but do you honestly think we have classes together or something? It's not that part of being in college that's hard still. It's seeing everyone my age be done or leaving soon and knowing that I'm going to be still fricken here. I also know SAI will be so different now and "scared" isn't a good word to describe it but I think I am a little worried. Not about the success of the chapter or anything, but just that its another one of those things we've always done together. Always laughed about together, bi***ed about together, cried about together.... Oh well.

So it's weird. I used to be so much more dramatic and sensitive about them leaving and now it's like, "Good for them! Good luck!" while still having this jealously that I couldn't do it like they did. I lose--I'm the dumb, lazy one who messed up and is now picking up the pieces while trying my damndest to motivate myself each day to get that much closer to where they are in life.

OKay so that was a rant. I think it was kinda jumping from one thought to the next, but I just needed to get it all off my chest.

Does anyone else find it funny?

That they always write "NO FOOD DRINK GUM" on the white erase boards on campus??

Like.... "No Food....Drink gum" As if you drink gum. I'm special, I know.

Whoa, it's been awhile. It's amazing how hard it is even to find the time and energy to  update a freaggin blog. I guess I'll try a little recap of what's happened since my last post--I know already it's gonna be all over the place.

Spring Break was good when I wasn't working, which was not often. I was trained on opening the store and daily paperwork so I had to be there by 5:20am Mon-Thurs. I also worked the Friday and Sat going into break so here's when I didn't work and what I did.

First Sunday of break=Recover from St. Fats (fun times, everyone, fun times)

Thurs Night-Friday Night= Celebrate Amanda's birthday with beer, liquor, and Burrachos

Saturday = Sleep in and then clean, shower, and drive to Menomonie.

Sunday (Easter) = Come back from Menomonie and spend the night with Rick

Monday = Go to library and catch up on homework that I didn't do all break.

SO, while some fun times were had, it really didn't feel like a break. I can't wait until this summer when all I have to worry about is my work schedule and fun. No school worries, no drum corps (well, except some shows), etc. I want a mindless summer where I don't have to be completely stressed out the whole time. I wanna grill out and go tubing and see my family a lot. Oh, and I want to go visit Rick in Madison too because that's going to be rough doing long-distance for the first time really. I know, it's pathetic--it's only for the summer. Whatever.

School is going alright this semester. It could and should be going better, but it's not bad at all. I only have 11 credits now because I dropped my online business law class. I am glad that I'm finally getting my stuff together and being a decent student. I like my IS classes and that's a HUGE relief. I was going to take a bunch of classes this summer, but apparently I was denied financial aid for then so I can't tak summer credits AND that means I'll be here three more semesters instead of two. Woo. Hoo. .....................Not.

Rick got me flowers the other day! They're the prettiest flowers I ever gotten (Not that I've gotten very many). I was happy and he's the best. End of story.

Um, what else has happened?...Oh, last weekend Mike Buerger came to visit. Had fun, ate Burrachos, went to jazzfest concert and the House....It was a good time. Kinda weird, but you'll have that.

Theresa really needs to find out where she's going to be student teaching in the fall so I can figure out a housing situation! Ah! I don't really know what's going on. I also am worried about coming up with a deposit. AND moving sucks so I'm not looking forward to it. Well, no. I AM looking forward to moving out of this place and being able to get sleep at night, not have my apartment smell like a bar on the weekends, having a nicer place, and having a good landlord....I just hate the actual act of moving all our crap! :o)

Anyone wanna do a summer volleyball league? I don't.    HA, but Sara's trying to convince me. I know I'll break my hand somehow.

That's all for now. I need to get some work done before heading to Student Health for a dreaded womanly exam. Greaaaaaaat. I know--TMI.