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Well kiddos, its been awhile, but seeing as how i am supposed to be writing a 7 page paper, I thought a journal update was necessary.
First, an apology to miss Carolyn. I totally disappeared on you again but I promise, I have been planning my trip to come see you. I've gotten all kinds of wonderful advice from a lot of people and I've found free places to stay in different countries so we can travel. After finals, I will send you a loooonnnggg email update!
Second, happy belated 21st bday to the lovely Amanda. Sorry I couldn't make it to your party but I am sure it was grand. Don't forget, dinner on Saturday! Also, happy early birthday to my bday buddy Matt, man we're getting old. And, happy birthday to my cousin who also turns 21! Go out and drink one for me!
Next, Thanksgiving was good. I went home for the first time since July and I got to spend some quality time with my Pburg crew as well as the family. My parents got two kittens - 6 weeks old and barely a pound. Lets just say I spent a lot of time with kiddies sleeping on my belly. Break was a much needed and I thorougly enjoyed it. The Duke game was incredible. I have never heard Assembly Hall get so loud. Absolutely amazing. Put a tear in my eye.
Besides that, I am not really sure what happened to the last month. November just kinda came and went before I had time to blink. The next few weeks hold some mighty big events for me, as do the next few months really. I graduate in less than week. I am pretty emotionless right now but I think subconsciously it is really stressing me out and has messed with my psyche. I've been on an extreme rollercoaster of ups and downs, stressed and not stressed, worried and not worried. Its really taking a toll on me and as someone told me, that may be the reason for my sickness last week (let's just say, i've never experienced so much pain in my entire life.) I've been tired and ill-motivated to work out, mostly just because all i want to do is be lazy. As far as academics go, I have one class left, one paper, and three finals. Then, i am done. Done. Done. Ah.
A lot of people have been asking me about grad school. I rather not think about it until February.
Not only do I have graduation to handle, my parents are coming to Bloomington for the ceremony. It will be my dad's first time here since September of '03. I'm excited to have them come and see my house and my life here, but they will also be meeting boy and quite frankly, that scares me. I've never been much of introducing people I am dating to parents so this is going to be quite interesting. Luckily, the lovely Ms. VA will also be attending the ceremony and can maybe break up some of the ackwardness.
In a couple weeks, I also end the year of my golden birthday as i move on to the ripe age of 22. Sounds strange. When I was little, I thought 22 was so old and people had life figured out at this point. You were all grown up. Hah, if I only knew then what I know now. I planned on being married and having a kid by the time i was 26. Its funny how we imagine things when we are young. Granted, i do have four years, but i really don't forsee that happening in the next four years. Probably not even in the next 10 years. Sorry mom.
It is also the holiday season which makes me sad because it hits me hard in the face with how much money I don't have. I am planning a trip to Germany, I want a lap top, I have grad school to pay for, and I need to buy xmas gifts or somehow buy some creativity from someone so i can make some. But, I don't even have enough for groceries. I guess if I just keep praying, things will work out.
Speaking of prayer, it is the christmas mass at St. Paul's this weekend. My last Christmas mass in Bloomington. I may shed a tear.
New Years is also just around the corner (seeing as how time has went incredibly fast, i feel it is appropriate to say that). We are planning a trip to good ole Chicago and I couldn't be more excited. Plans for Chicago fell through last year, but I did end up in Toronto which was just awesome. So, I am hoping Chicago works out this year and I can say i've spent another New Years in a big city. I suppose the next stop will have to be Times Square.
Ok, I must go write my paper. The last one at IU.
One last request: Keep my best friend in your prayers. She needs strength this holiday season.
First, an apology to miss Carolyn. I totally disappeared on you again but I promise, I have been planning my trip to come see you. I've gotten all kinds of wonderful advice from a lot of people and I've found free places to stay in different countries so we can travel. After finals, I will send you a loooonnnggg email update!
Second, happy belated 21st bday to the lovely Amanda. Sorry I couldn't make it to your party but I am sure it was grand. Don't forget, dinner on Saturday! Also, happy early birthday to my bday buddy Matt, man we're getting old. And, happy birthday to my cousin who also turns 21! Go out and drink one for me!
Next, Thanksgiving was good. I went home for the first time since July and I got to spend some quality time with my Pburg crew as well as the family. My parents got two kittens - 6 weeks old and barely a pound. Lets just say I spent a lot of time with kiddies sleeping on my belly. Break was a much needed and I thorougly enjoyed it. The Duke game was incredible. I have never heard Assembly Hall get so loud. Absolutely amazing. Put a tear in my eye.
Besides that, I am not really sure what happened to the last month. November just kinda came and went before I had time to blink. The next few weeks hold some mighty big events for me, as do the next few months really. I graduate in less than week. I am pretty emotionless right now but I think subconsciously it is really stressing me out and has messed with my psyche. I've been on an extreme rollercoaster of ups and downs, stressed and not stressed, worried and not worried. Its really taking a toll on me and as someone told me, that may be the reason for my sickness last week (let's just say, i've never experienced so much pain in my entire life.) I've been tired and ill-motivated to work out, mostly just because all i want to do is be lazy. As far as academics go, I have one class left, one paper, and three finals. Then, i am done. Done. Done. Ah.
A lot of people have been asking me about grad school. I rather not think about it until February.
Not only do I have graduation to handle, my parents are coming to Bloomington for the ceremony. It will be my dad's first time here since September of '03. I'm excited to have them come and see my house and my life here, but they will also be meeting boy and quite frankly, that scares me. I've never been much of introducing people I am dating to parents so this is going to be quite interesting. Luckily, the lovely Ms. VA will also be attending the ceremony and can maybe break up some of the ackwardness.
In a couple weeks, I also end the year of my golden birthday as i move on to the ripe age of 22. Sounds strange. When I was little, I thought 22 was so old and people had life figured out at this point. You were all grown up. Hah, if I only knew then what I know now. I planned on being married and having a kid by the time i was 26. Its funny how we imagine things when we are young. Granted, i do have four years, but i really don't forsee that happening in the next four years. Probably not even in the next 10 years. Sorry mom.
It is also the holiday season which makes me sad because it hits me hard in the face with how much money I don't have. I am planning a trip to Germany, I want a lap top, I have grad school to pay for, and I need to buy xmas gifts or somehow buy some creativity from someone so i can make some. But, I don't even have enough for groceries. I guess if I just keep praying, things will work out.
Speaking of prayer, it is the christmas mass at St. Paul's this weekend. My last Christmas mass in Bloomington. I may shed a tear.
New Years is also just around the corner (seeing as how time has went incredibly fast, i feel it is appropriate to say that). We are planning a trip to good ole Chicago and I couldn't be more excited. Plans for Chicago fell through last year, but I did end up in Toronto which was just awesome. So, I am hoping Chicago works out this year and I can say i've spent another New Years in a big city. I suppose the next stop will have to be Times Square.
Ok, I must go write my paper. The last one at IU.
One last request: Keep my best friend in your prayers. She needs strength this holiday season.