go make yourself a sandwich, you'll thank me later
So as promised here's the update that I've been putting off. I feel that I can do it now because I actually read a whole book today for one of my classes so my feelings of accomplishment are allowing me to waste some time. To be fair, the book was only 98 pages and I still have like way more shit to read but whatever, I can take 20 minutes and make an lj post.
So this is a bit long, if you're planning on reading it all at once you might want to get a snack or something. Seriously.
The problem with waiting so long to do this is that I've forgotten most of what I had wanted to say. My memory doesn't keep things in it for very long, but there's a few big things that need mentioning. So first big thing: I moved into my new apartment. It's absolutely amazing and I love it so much. It's a one bedroom in Lutherville, about ten minutes from school. I'm on the first floor and I have a patio that goes out to an awesome back yard. Forget skyscrapers and parked cars, I'm talking trees and a little stream and bamboo. Yes, bamboo. For some reason there's a shitload of it just chillin amongst the foliage. I was gonna make this a picture post and put up pictures of everything but I just put it all on facebook and I'm pretty sure anyone who cares also has one of those. If not, let me know, I'll direct you to some links. I haven't met any of my neighbors yet, but whoever lives above me moves around a lot and never really sleeps as far as I can tell from the constant floor creaking all night and the random showers at 6 in the morning. A part of me wants to meet him/her/them and another part of me wants it stay a secret so I can keep making up crazy stories about what really goes on up there.
Just over two weeks ago Denny flew over from England to visit. I won't point fingers at the people who thought I was crazy for pursuing this but just know that I'm thinking it. Anyway, the whole thing was both awesome and overwhelming. Since I had just moved in two days earlier, we got to stay in my apartment the whole time and had the place to ourselves, which was way better than staying with my parents as was originally planned. Thank you circumstance, you always seem to work out for the best. And for the record, I'm way happier here than I ever was at school. So the last two weeks were intense, we did everything we could in the time we had, which included a hell of a lot of driving and I spent about $500 in those two weeks but it was all totally worth it. And I was expecting no less anyway, in fact I think I budgeted fairly well. That also includes grocery shopping and small things for the apartment and of course gas so not too bad methinks. It was amazing having him here too, after all the time we've waited and talked about getting together, and it was definitely intense. He stayed for exactly two weeks and the last day was pretty sad. We've both got a lot going on now and we don't know when will be the next time we can get together but hopefully it won't be far off. (P.S. I miss you)
Classes started again a week ago and I was the complete opposite of ready for them. In fact I was sorta in denial, even sitting there on the first day. I really hate school, especially now after I've had so many issues with it, or with people there, thus resulting in more issues with it and a general dislike of everything related to it. But lucky for me my classes this time around are interesting, even the theology is proving to be above average in terms of holding my attention. I actually participated twice on thursday, of my own free will. Anyway, I'm only taking 4 classes because 5 always seems to just rape the shit outta me. And one of those classes is actually an internship, or the internship is required for the class so we only meet once a week for a little while to talk about it or something. I'm not quite sure yet. But I start that sometime in February, mondays and wednesdays 8am to 4pm. I know, I'm gonna die.
Last wednesday I had to go back to court for a request for modification. Basically, to get the charges dropped and changed to probation before judgment, which means that I'll no longer be convicted of anything. We sat there for over two hours while other cases were heard, but long story short the request was granted and I technically no longer have a criminal record. So yay! Apparently in three years I can go back and have the PBJ taken off too. Woohoo, my life is complete.
I think I'll follow this lengthy discourse with a list of other random things that I don't feel like putting in a paragraph.
- the cd player in my car died for good a few days ago. Unlike last time, I'm getting that shit replaced immediately, not waiting around for months and getting sent damaged products in the mail... twice.
- I really need a couch. And a tv that I can actually see from across the living room.
- my wrist is still very much injured and the pills my doctor gave me pretended to work for a day and then stopped. I think it's my own fault though because I can't seem to stop myself from playing guitar hero whenever it's in the vicinity.
- I have very little food here :(
- this definitely took me longer than 20 minutes so now I have to get back to reading about sexuality. Yeah, I told you my classes this time around rule .
I apologize for writing a Liz-style entry that requires an appointment to be read and various snacks and beverages and perhaps a break here and there. Thanks for setting aside a part of your day to read it.
So this is a bit long, if you're planning on reading it all at once you might want to get a snack or something. Seriously.
The problem with waiting so long to do this is that I've forgotten most of what I had wanted to say. My memory doesn't keep things in it for very long, but there's a few big things that need mentioning. So first big thing: I moved into my new apartment. It's absolutely amazing and I love it so much. It's a one bedroom in Lutherville, about ten minutes from school. I'm on the first floor and I have a patio that goes out to an awesome back yard. Forget skyscrapers and parked cars, I'm talking trees and a little stream and bamboo. Yes, bamboo. For some reason there's a shitload of it just chillin amongst the foliage. I was gonna make this a picture post and put up pictures of everything but I just put it all on facebook and I'm pretty sure anyone who cares also has one of those. If not, let me know, I'll direct you to some links. I haven't met any of my neighbors yet, but whoever lives above me moves around a lot and never really sleeps as far as I can tell from the constant floor creaking all night and the random showers at 6 in the morning. A part of me wants to meet him/her/them and another part of me wants it stay a secret so I can keep making up crazy stories about what really goes on up there.
Just over two weeks ago Denny flew over from England to visit. I won't point fingers at the people who thought I was crazy for pursuing this but just know that I'm thinking it. Anyway, the whole thing was both awesome and overwhelming. Since I had just moved in two days earlier, we got to stay in my apartment the whole time and had the place to ourselves, which was way better than staying with my parents as was originally planned. Thank you circumstance, you always seem to work out for the best. And for the record, I'm way happier here than I ever was at school. So the last two weeks were intense, we did everything we could in the time we had, which included a hell of a lot of driving and I spent about $500 in those two weeks but it was all totally worth it. And I was expecting no less anyway, in fact I think I budgeted fairly well. That also includes grocery shopping and small things for the apartment and of course gas so not too bad methinks. It was amazing having him here too, after all the time we've waited and talked about getting together, and it was definitely intense. He stayed for exactly two weeks and the last day was pretty sad. We've both got a lot going on now and we don't know when will be the next time we can get together but hopefully it won't be far off. (P.S. I miss you)
Classes started again a week ago and I was the complete opposite of ready for them. In fact I was sorta in denial, even sitting there on the first day. I really hate school, especially now after I've had so many issues with it, or with people there, thus resulting in more issues with it and a general dislike of everything related to it. But lucky for me my classes this time around are interesting, even the theology is proving to be above average in terms of holding my attention. I actually participated twice on thursday, of my own free will. Anyway, I'm only taking 4 classes because 5 always seems to just rape the shit outta me. And one of those classes is actually an internship, or the internship is required for the class so we only meet once a week for a little while to talk about it or something. I'm not quite sure yet. But I start that sometime in February, mondays and wednesdays 8am to 4pm. I know, I'm gonna die.
Last wednesday I had to go back to court for a request for modification. Basically, to get the charges dropped and changed to probation before judgment, which means that I'll no longer be convicted of anything. We sat there for over two hours while other cases were heard, but long story short the request was granted and I technically no longer have a criminal record. So yay! Apparently in three years I can go back and have the PBJ taken off too. Woohoo, my life is complete.
I think I'll follow this lengthy discourse with a list of other random things that I don't feel like putting in a paragraph.
- the cd player in my car died for good a few days ago. Unlike last time, I'm getting that shit replaced immediately, not waiting around for months and getting sent damaged products in the mail... twice.
- I really need a couch. And a tv that I can actually see from across the living room.
- my wrist is still very much injured and the pills my doctor gave me pretended to work for a day and then stopped. I think it's my own fault though because I can't seem to stop myself from playing guitar hero whenever it's in the vicinity.
- I have very little food here :(
- this definitely took me longer than 20 minutes so now I have to get back to reading about sexuality. Yeah, I told you my classes this time around rule .
I apologize for writing a Liz-style entry that requires an appointment to be read and various snacks and beverages and perhaps a break here and there. Thanks for setting aside a part of your day to read it.