Autumn Daybook

Outside my window... there is a team/group of (drunk?) frisbee players shouting at each other on the playfield. It's also almost midnight here, so the dark adds a certain mystery to the voices.

I am thinking... that I cannot wait until the trees start to change and fall comes.

I am thankful... that my sister's baby is healthy, for two sweet nephews, for parents that love me, for a boy who puts up with all my crap, and for a resilient fish. 

From the learning rooms... I am learning things about monkeys and their ancestors I thought no one should care about. I am learning the secrets behind how things are put together inside us, and how those things are put together and react. 

In the kitchen... I made a successful batch of no-bakes this morning! A significant feat which required multiple trips up and down the hallway balancing pans and ingredients. Dorms really make you appreciate having kitchens and food in the same place. 

I am wearing... a mismatched outfit of blue running shorts, purple top, bare feet, and my new bose headphones :)

I am creating...a universe for my fishy

I am going...to finish my lab tonight.

I am wondering...how this week will go. 

I am reading... Dance of Dragons. Honestly, I  love the series, but don't start reading it if you don't want a very graphic story. The author is thorough in his representation of the lifestyles of the characters in the books and does not leave anything out! Gotta love it though. I will soon be reading People of Darkness for my anthropology class, which I am excited about! Plus it will be nice to have an actual book to read, instead of electronic. 

I am hoping... that I will start to feel better with this new medication :( It is not sitting well with my poor body. 

I am looking forward to...Rugby next week. We are going to be (finally) starting contact for the year with the new girls, yay for no braces and new mouth-guards!

I am hearing... "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry, a sad song but I love it. 

Around the house... It is cluttered! Who knew that getting a bigger room all to myself meant that it'd feel so messy! And it's not just me ;) I just feel as though I haven't really made the time to put everything in it's right place, my pictures aren't even up yet!

I am pondering... why I am not in Firenze, like my lucky friend Elika.

One of my favorite things... is to wash dishes with my headphones on. So soothing and peaceful. 

A few plans for the rest of the week: Tomorrow: pick up some things at WalMart including a new passport picture, complete my chemistry lab and make notecards :( The rest of the week involves: waking up, eating, class, eating, rugby, shower, bed. Pretty much every day. 

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

The No Bake cookies I made (well whats left of them!)

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FOR TODAY

1-13-11

Outside My Window... I can see nothing. It's pitch black outside, not that I can see out my window right now as my roommate insists on closing it all the time.

I am thinking... that I am sick of this dorm business and am ready to just move into my own place. My roommate is great- girls on my floor- not so much. How did I get the room next to the loudest girls on my floor? I am also thinking that I should be getting to bed as tomorrow should be a long day.

I am thankful for... the three day weekend coming up.

From the learning rooms... I just started school again, so I have six new classes going on right now. The two math classes are kind of a lot- but I'm enjoying it and the new topics.

From the kitchen... I cannot stop eating all of the macadamia nut kisses my doggy got me from Hawaii

I am wearing... Layered tank tops as the heat in our building is on the fritz, my comfy Joe's jeans, acorn slippers, and my tie blanket I made with my two best friends.

I am creating... the longest math problem I have ever done. It is a beast. No joke.

I am going... to eat biscuits and gravy for breakfast. I can't wait :D I'm pretty sure that breakfast is the best part of my day for thevery reason of those flaky biscuits.

I am reading... The Truth About Forever. A book by Sarah Dessen- one of my favorite authors. I also recently- as in 10 minutes ago- bought Anna and the French Kiss on my kindle, due to a recommendation from my friend who blogged about it :)

I am hoping... that I can find a good church in this tiny town. I had found what I thought was a good one- but alas- it wasn't. So now I'm on the search again. Something that contains NO joy, especially without a car.

I am hearing... Regina Spektor's Samson, possibly my favorite song about her. And the crazy girls SCREAMING in the hallway at 11pm- 2 hours after quiet hours started.....

Around the house... what house??????? :( Oh you mean my room? I guess I'm lucky that I have a clean roommate- my room is spotless in comparison to other girls in my hall who could make it on to the Hoarders show no problem.

One of my favorite things... is reading. I love the escape and the fantasy of it all. When I stop and remember they're just words I can't believe the impact it can have.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: I am planning on finishing homework tomorrow so I can enjoy the long three day weekend and be ready for Rugby next week.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

My Grandpa Wes and I- I love this!



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SEPTMEBER 9 2010

Outside My Window...
 The wind is blowing in, accelerated by the large food trucks bringing in snacks for all the hungry college students in my dorm. A staircase leads up from the bottom of my tower to the main street to the college. The sky is gray and chilly enough to know that fall is here!
I am thinking...
 I should not be blogging but should instead be starting and finishing my first college paper, due tomorrow for my World Civ class. I am also debating on eating this juicy peach that is sitting on my desk, staring me in the face. My thoughts are also on my Row class- I am so hoping to make the team! Class tonight is in the Urrrgggg room- not a nice change from the wonderful tank a WSU alumni donated. Look at it here. This is where I spend time everyday from 5-6pm!

I am thankful for...
 The opportunity to be in college- just last night I overheard a girl argueing with her mom about college; how to afford it, what she wants to do with her degree, etc. etc. I am so thankful to have a family that is still together and fully supportive of whatever career path I may choose.
On a slightly less serious note- I am thankful they have fruit here in my dining hall! So many of my friends are deprived of delicious peaches and yummy bananas- thank goodess for downstates having fruit!

From the learning rooms...
 I am currently taking 5 classes; microeconomics, chemistry, calculus 2, World Civ, and "Learn to Row." I must say that I am enjoying both my microeconomics class and my world civ class much more than I thought I would. My learn to row class is much more like a sports team as we meet everyday and work out our BODS. My back and shoulders are aching in that way that says "We worked HARD!" Gotta say its a  good feeling after having such a lazy summer. This week, as it is after a 3 day weekend, has been jampacked with club meetings, row class, homework, and new videogames, that I barely have time to sleep! It's so nice to be busy again.

From the kitchen...
 From MY "kitchen" just came a fresh pot of coffee- which I am enjoying as I type, and a lovely little peach. Breakfast this morning was a step up from the regular cereal as I was able to go to the dining hall as I have no class until 3. Biscuits and gravy are now settled happily in my stomach :)
 On a sour note- I am no longer allowed to enjoy freshly steamed broccoli in my room as everyone in my hall claims "it stinks everything up" - oh am I bitter.....

I am wearing...
 Whitney's old Alaska Grown sweatshirt, Dad's/Mom's/Kelsey's/Whitney's old red feltex ropes shirt- such a family tradition, blue running shorts, and my new blue socks. I have successfully learned how to make my room cold so that I can be comfy wearing sweatshirts and socks and wrap my new fuzzy "baby" blankey aroud my self with pleasure. I don't think my roommate enjoys this weather as she always closes the window and curtain....

I am creating...
 A masterepiece of a paper on whether or not the civilization of Mesopotamia was exclusively male dominated... well I am supposed to be :)
I am also trying to create a better body by:
1. Eating more fruits/veggies
2. Working harder in Crew
3. Running to Crew- only a 7ish minute run BUT up HUGEEEEE hills- killer
4. Joining Rugby :D
5. Not stuffing my face on the bag of truffles Dad sent me

I am going...
 To the football game this Saturday! I just recently obtained a sports pass and cannot wait to go cheer on the cougar football team in their game against montana state- GO COUGS!

I am reading...
 For school- "The First Civilization of Mesopotamia"- gotta say- it's pretty interesting
 For fun- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix- have to reread them all before the 7th (part 1) movie comes out in November!

I am hoping...
 To make the Crew team, get all A's, get skinnier, keep my fish alive all year, make some FRIENDS- which I suck at :(, persuade my bamboo plant to grow in a spiral (my friend Nicole told me how), and to go somewhere fun for Thanksgiving!

I am hearing...
 The buzzing of my refridgerator, the bustle of those bigs trucks outside, my fish ( Ferdinand) taping against the glass, and the song "Wednesday Morning, 3 am" by Simon & Garfunkel- possibly my favorite song of theirs.

Around the house...
 Wish I had one- but around my DORM- my closet is recently cleaned, my rug straightened, my shoes lined up against my bed post, my desk covered with hmwk but clean other than that, my dishes in need of washing, my water bottle supply in need of replacing, and my fish happily swimming around with his new octopus buddy in his little bowl. My bed is made- though slightly falling off, and my books are lined up nicely on the shelf. :D

One of my favorite things...
 Thursday mornings when I have alone time after breakfast to clean, mess around, do homework, skype with family, and read or do whatever I want. There is truly something nice about waking up and being ALIVE in the mornings- I do not understand how people can sleep the day away.
And I must add one of my LEAST favorite things- how early it gets dark here- I feel like it's winter already!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
 I stated earlier about my plans for the football game, but I also have plans to go to Safeway or the Bookie for some good letter-writing stationery, to finish this stupid paper, to participate in a fun "experiment" game online for econ tonight- only college gives you extra credit for playing a buy/sell game online, accompanying my boyfriend to his "break dance club" meetings (aka watch him dance) which I gotta say- its fun to see him having fun, and possibly go to Moscow for a secret mission- which will be revealed AFTER it happens. :)

Here is picture thought I am sharing...
A yummy dessert I had at a nice resaurant in Barcelona!