I'm having a "HYDRATION EMERGENCY!"
I can't believe that today will mark day 5 of Governor's School! I have already learned so much and met so many people in this short time, I can't imagine what and who I will know when the six weeks are up! There is so much to do here and not nearly enough time to do it all in! Seminars, trips, lectures, clubs, sports. It's like a little organized college...oh wait...it is. Haha
This is kinda A.D.D but at this moment I am sitting on a blanket out in the quad, soaking up the sunshine, and there is a squirrel literally like one foot in front of me, just watching me. He isn't trying to come near me or anything, he's just chillin' like "Hey girl...what's your name?" Even the squirrels are friendly here! :-p
I'm trying to think of all I've done since the last time I wrote....let's see. Well classes are going well. I really enjoy spending an hour just debating with people and listening to new perspectives. It's unlike any course I've ever taken. Yesterday I found the lake and sat by it and wrote poetry. It was quite relaxing. Then last night I went to a lecture about the New Testamant and what is fact and what is fiction. While I still stand by my beliefs, it was interesting to see what scholars believe to contradict itself in the bible. It was also cool to hear some of the sometimes bizarre theories people have come up with to prove biblical stories wrong. The man who came teaches religion at UNC-Chapel Hill and I'm thinking if I get in I will definitely be signing up for his class.
Night before last I went to Open Mic night. I didn't intend to sing but once I got there peer pressure set in and I went for it. I sang "Mood Indigo" by Duke Ellington and the crowd gave me an amazing response. The people here are always open minded and willing to appreciate everyone's talents.
I signed up for the volleyball team and my first game is next week! I'm so stoked. It's been way too long! Unfortunately I don't have any knee pads with me so I'm a little worried about my knees...haha.
Saturday night is the first Governor's School dance. I'm really excited and anxious to see how we all improvise our dancing so that we're not grinding. Dances always seem to bring some people out of their shell so I'm hoping this will do that for a lot of people.
Sunday we're going to Crabtree mall! YAY!!! I leave home for 6 weeks and I STILL get to go shopping. Saturday there is a trip to Jellybeans. I've never been skating so I'm not really wanting to go, but my friend Glenn has been trying to persuade me. His peer pressure is quite convincing so I guess we'll just wait and see. I don't want to bust my ass...or face on the floor. Ha.
Tonight i'm going to a lecture about what defines country music. It should definitely be interesting. I love that things are analyzed here that are often overlooked elsewhere.
Every night I go out to the quad and meet new people. Last night Brandi, Alex, Glenn, Graham and I sat in the parlor telling stories about stupid people doing things...(like driving their cars into houses after prom). It was so chill and I love it. The night before that I sat in the grass with Allie, Devyn and Andi and we talked about boys, love and how girls emotions are not something to be toyed with. There are so many people here, I just hope I get a chance to meet as many people as possible.
So you're probably wondering what the title of this means...well...the other night we had a hall meeting. We talked about how we need a name and no one could think of anything. Well then I asked about getting drinks after the dining hall is closed because I'm always so thirsty. One of the girls said she had more drinks than she knew what to do with so I could just knock on 404 and she'd give me something. We joked about having a code word to make it a speak easy. All the sudden out of no where someone goes "HYDRATION EMERGENCY!" And thus...our hall name was born.
Yeh you had to be there...haha
I'm so stoked about the next few weeks. On top of Governor's School and the mall and dances, Brendan is coming up to State so I'll get to chill with him! And of course I am making plans with the oh so fine Caroline Duffy. :-)
Yep this summer is going well. :-D
If you want to see one of the poems I wrote here is one. We had to choose something to look at in 13 different ways. I chose..you guessed it...a man. :-p
Standing lone with ocean foam engulfing his feet;
A distant dream in his eye.
His name is a mystery, his passion a secret.
Curiosity has been sparked by a man.
Projecting a voice as majestic as Zeus.
My chest at ease at his hand's control.
Power exercised by a man.
Bosom heaving to hide my pounding heart.
Forbidden sin within my grasp.
The Garden of Eden resurrected.
My body lusts for the touch of a man.
Strong rough hands intertwined with mine.
A song as joyful as the breaking of spring.
My soul flies.
No hiding my happiness from a man.
Lips brush mine and the world
is a carasaul of color.
A scarlet and pink whirlwind.
I'm head over heels in love with a man.
Veil hiding my tearing sky eyes.
The congregation stands in harmony.
Our vows voiced,
Love. For better of worse.
A man I are now one.
The sun will not shine
and neither can my soul.
The world has consumed me,
but he is my catcher in the rye.
Encouragement is my savior in the form of a man
The chicken now ice.
The candlelight exponentially decays,
along with the numbing wine in my glass.
Once again I am frustrated with a man.
Cries can be heard in a distance.
A new life has blossomed.
A rose planted our of love;
He cradles our new born son.
Nothing is more awe-inspiring
the the gentleness of a man.
Exhaustion pouring from his crow's feet,
the sun has long set in the western sky.
His double occupations kept from our family.
My naivety revealed by the selflessness of a man.
One day.
Now the equivalent of a year.
Return to me baby.
My soul is overwhelmed,
with nostalgia for a man.
A new smell pollutes our sheets.
I tremble in fear of the truth.
Her couldn't have done this to me. He wouldn't.
Therefore I am the unfaithful whence.
Heartache is evident in the departure of a man.
Sobbing on the floor.
The worthless destroyed of a paradise.
My body is soiled, as sinful as the earth.
Until he offers his hand, and ultimately his heart.
I am rendered speechless by the forgiveness of a man.