Just because it's been a while...
So. Blogs. Not going to lie here, I really kind of forgot that I had one. Granted I do get my daily Xanga emails and I still check MySpace because people message me there sometimes but the actual writing of my own blogs - yeah, I forgot that I can do that. So even though it’s been a couple weeks, months, or something like that, I for some reason find myself in a writing mood. So hold on to your seats because I’m just going to say a whole lot of I don’t know what and maybe at the end, you won’t be asleep. I hope.
Adulthood: Well, I’m 18 now. Have been for a while now. That hardly constitutes adulthood. But this post-high school state has been pretty good. Summer was awesome (for the exception of my job). Hanging out with friends, going to Street Theatre shows, working summer theatre - good times were had.
College: Holy crap. What a change! I’m so happy that I took AP classes in high school, but at the same time they can never completely prepare you for some of the classes you will take in college. Most of my classes are interesting; it’s just the homework that kills me.
Major: I have declared a major, however, so I am excited about that. I hope to someday be a high school English teacher. I sincerely hope that I can pull this off. Especially after today (which I will discuss later), I realized that I loved high school. I can go back and still feel at home. I miss exchanging ideas and considering other options, reading plays and bringing stories to life, and exploring the imaginations of other people and with English, that’s what I would get to help students do. But one step at a time: first I’ve got to finish this semester and get my grades up where they belong.
Other stuff: Times are crazy, but I’m also pretty happy right now. I’m especially happy that I have the week off for Thanksgiving because my brain seriously hurts. It’s so nice to just be in my own room with my own space back with familiar places and people. That’s not to say I don’t also love school, because I love Urbana. I’m in Alpha Phi Omega which has some of the craziest, most outgoing, truly awesome people. The girls I’ve gotten to know on my floor are fabulous - these past couple days have been weird without them. Most of us get along great and the dorm isn’t so foreign anymore. As for the dating scene, I am still very much single. For the first time in a very long time, however, I’m not sad about that. Do I wish I had that “special someone” or whatever? Of course. But as for now, I’m becoming more comfortable with myself and know I’ve grown up a little since college started. Besides, I’m constantly told that I’ll find someone as soon as I stop looking haha. I don’t know if I believe that, but I do know that college has taught me who my friends are and for that I couldn’t be more grateful. I have an amazing support system, so even though I may technically be single, I know if things are overwhelming, I’m never alone. (You know who you are :0) )
Today was ridiculous in the best possible sense of the word. Went downtown with my brother and Dad and walked around UIC. Got to see Nilay which was awesome and he gave us a mini-tour of the campus which was nice. I really liked it there - very compact and hard to get lost haha. This afternoon I got to once again roam the halls of Conant High School. Said hi to Lutz, Walsh, and P really quick before being a “guest judge” for improv. Oh my gosh, it was awesome. It was so interesting to now experience auditions from both sides. My fellow judges were Mallorie, Matt, Paul, and Alex. So many freshman and newbies oh my goodness! I only graduated in June and I already feel ancient there. So watching tryouts was awesome and then the fun continued when the alums and Weise went to dinner at Stake ‘n Shake. Oh my goodness, I have to say - laughing with old friends isn’t like anything else. I haven’t laughed that hard since I went out with the band alums at homecoming in October. Crazy stories and shenanigans took place, my abs were sore afterwards from laughing so hard.
What’s in store for the rest of my week? Well I’m glad you asked! (Actually I’m sure you could care less, but I’m going to tell you anyway.) Tomorrow will be all about writing a paper for political science and getting my hair cut (finally!!!). Wednesday I’m going to Conant to visit with teachers and having lunch with my mom at work. Thursday is Turkey time with my mom’s family in Milwaukee. Friday and Saturday are kind of up in the air right now, but I need to focus on my impending physics exam - I’ve got my work cut out for me there.
Well I don’t know about you, but I think that makes up for my lack of blogging recently. What do you think? Haha. Leave comments, make me feel loved. Or you know, don’t. That’s okay. I see how it is. Kidding! But comments are always appreciated. Thanks for reading and if I don’t get to talk to you, Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so thankful for the people I’ve been blessed enough to meet this year and all my friends - old and new - who continually look out for me and are there for me. The feeling is likewise. If you guys ever need me, I’ve got your back. Thank goodness for technology sometimes, I’m only an email or instant message or phone call or text away!
Adulthood: Well, I’m 18 now. Have been for a while now. That hardly constitutes adulthood. But this post-high school state has been pretty good. Summer was awesome (for the exception of my job). Hanging out with friends, going to Street Theatre shows, working summer theatre - good times were had.
College: Holy crap. What a change! I’m so happy that I took AP classes in high school, but at the same time they can never completely prepare you for some of the classes you will take in college. Most of my classes are interesting; it’s just the homework that kills me.
Major: I have declared a major, however, so I am excited about that. I hope to someday be a high school English teacher. I sincerely hope that I can pull this off. Especially after today (which I will discuss later), I realized that I loved high school. I can go back and still feel at home. I miss exchanging ideas and considering other options, reading plays and bringing stories to life, and exploring the imaginations of other people and with English, that’s what I would get to help students do. But one step at a time: first I’ve got to finish this semester and get my grades up where they belong.
Other stuff: Times are crazy, but I’m also pretty happy right now. I’m especially happy that I have the week off for Thanksgiving because my brain seriously hurts. It’s so nice to just be in my own room with my own space back with familiar places and people. That’s not to say I don’t also love school, because I love Urbana. I’m in Alpha Phi Omega which has some of the craziest, most outgoing, truly awesome people. The girls I’ve gotten to know on my floor are fabulous - these past couple days have been weird without them. Most of us get along great and the dorm isn’t so foreign anymore. As for the dating scene, I am still very much single. For the first time in a very long time, however, I’m not sad about that. Do I wish I had that “special someone” or whatever? Of course. But as for now, I’m becoming more comfortable with myself and know I’ve grown up a little since college started. Besides, I’m constantly told that I’ll find someone as soon as I stop looking haha. I don’t know if I believe that, but I do know that college has taught me who my friends are and for that I couldn’t be more grateful. I have an amazing support system, so even though I may technically be single, I know if things are overwhelming, I’m never alone. (You know who you are :0) )
Today was ridiculous in the best possible sense of the word. Went downtown with my brother and Dad and walked around UIC. Got to see Nilay which was awesome and he gave us a mini-tour of the campus which was nice. I really liked it there - very compact and hard to get lost haha. This afternoon I got to once again roam the halls of Conant High School. Said hi to Lutz, Walsh, and P really quick before being a “guest judge” for improv. Oh my gosh, it was awesome. It was so interesting to now experience auditions from both sides. My fellow judges were Mallorie, Matt, Paul, and Alex. So many freshman and newbies oh my goodness! I only graduated in June and I already feel ancient there. So watching tryouts was awesome and then the fun continued when the alums and Weise went to dinner at Stake ‘n Shake. Oh my goodness, I have to say - laughing with old friends isn’t like anything else. I haven’t laughed that hard since I went out with the band alums at homecoming in October. Crazy stories and shenanigans took place, my abs were sore afterwards from laughing so hard.
What’s in store for the rest of my week? Well I’m glad you asked! (Actually I’m sure you could care less, but I’m going to tell you anyway.) Tomorrow will be all about writing a paper for political science and getting my hair cut (finally!!!). Wednesday I’m going to Conant to visit with teachers and having lunch with my mom at work. Thursday is Turkey time with my mom’s family in Milwaukee. Friday and Saturday are kind of up in the air right now, but I need to focus on my impending physics exam - I’ve got my work cut out for me there.
Well I don’t know about you, but I think that makes up for my lack of blogging recently. What do you think? Haha. Leave comments, make me feel loved. Or you know, don’t. That’s okay. I see how it is. Kidding! But comments are always appreciated. Thanks for reading and if I don’t get to talk to you, Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so thankful for the people I’ve been blessed enough to meet this year and all my friends - old and new - who continually look out for me and are there for me. The feeling is likewise. If you guys ever need me, I’ve got your back. Thank goodness for technology sometimes, I’m only an email or instant message or phone call or text away!