It was raining on the day that we first met, but you held my hand and the sun came out. I've been holding my breath ever since, because it doesn't make sense how a prince like you could end up with a girl like me. But so long as the story ends happily, I don't care.

Many Things Happen in Short Periods of Time

At the mandatory hall meeting on Sunday evening I met some pretty chill guys. They live on the floor above me and they're very nice to hang out with. Especially when my roommate has yet to physically live in our room. Her stuff is here, but she is MIA. I've been heading to classes, learning Italian, meeting new people, having deep conversations, finding new things I like, meeting people who love God and keeping myself busy. 

I love the college life. This was 100% worth the wait.

College Kids

someone please save us, us college kids!
what my parents told me is what i did
they said go to school and be a college kid
but in the end i question why i did

i'm poor, i'm starving, i'm flat broke, i've got no cash to spend
sell all my books for front row tickets to dave matthews band
my girlfriend's at another school, i know this year will test her
i called, found out she had three other boyfriends last semester

and that's why i say
oh no! not for me, not for me
call it torture, call it university
no! arts and crafts is all i need
i'll take calligraphy and then i'll make a fake degree

80 grand later i found out that all that i had learned
is that you should show up to take your finals and your midterms
the party scene is kinda mean, i think it's sick and twisted
the navy showed up at my dorm and claimed that i enlisted

and that's why i say
oh no! not for me, not for me
call it torture, call it university
no! arts and crafts is all i need
i'll take calligraphy and then i'll make a fake degree

don't get excited. she'll say "no" without a doubt you see
and i've decided college girls just won't go out with me
they make me nervous and they always catch me off my guard
like cell phone services i drop out cause college is too hard

it's time to call my father
cause it's his alma mater
good grades aren't what they seem
i think he knows the dean
it's time to call my father
cause it's his alma mater
he says he's proud of me
but college always was his dream
and i would always say it's not for me

oh no! not for me, not for me
call it torture, call it university
no! arts and crafts is all i need
i'll take calligraphy and then i'll make a fake degree

someone please save us, us college kids!
what my parents told me is what i did
they said go to school and be a college kid
but in the end i question why i did

do what will make you happy
do what you feel is right
only but one thing matters
learn how to live your life


(phi, beta, delta, cappa
someone please save us, us college kids!
what my parents told me is what i did
they said go to school and be a college kid
but in the end i question why i did)

do what will make God happy
do what you feel is right
only but one thing matters
learn how to live your life 


-Relient K

Late Nights and Good Times

Last night was Freebies at Freddy's. Needless to say, it got pretty crazy. If you're at all unaware of what I'm speaking of, Freebies at Freddy's is when UO gets about 2 gigantic greyhound buses and about 11:00 at night, everyone lines up to get on the bus and you head to Fred Meyer where pretty much EVERYTHING is on sale and they give you awesome coupons for things like groceries, apparel and electronics. It was intense! I got on the bus with some friends and came home with four boxes of Reese's Puffs, 12 pairs of socks and a gigantic Redbull. 

Then, after getting back on the bus and heading back to campus, I hung out in Joel and Caleb's room in the LLC. It is sooo nice in there. I definitely wish my room was that big. I got back into my dorm about 1:45am and hit the hay because I have church this morning! 

I'll be getting a ride to Ekklesia Eugene and hopefully meeting some really great new people. I can't wait to start doing things with YoungLife College here in Eugene, getting closer to the Lord and really finding what He is calling me to do. I've had this horrible emptiness in myself for the past few years because I just haven't been living my life for Christ. I need to get rid of that space inside me so that I can fill my life with the Lord once again.

Making New Friends

Last night I was out and about until 2-am, hanging out with my friend Kate that I met in Europe and her roommates. They live in an apartment down by Autzen Stadium and it was really nice being able get off campus for awhile and hang out with some new friends. We watched the movie Bridesmaids and just hung out and talked. It was pretty great. Then, this morning/early afternoon I met up with my friend Lindsey and we walked around getting to know campus a bit and finding out where our classes were at. The buildings themselves are pretty far from the dorm, but they're all nicely grouped together and easy access during the day. My goal was to work out today, but the Rec Center was closed, so that was kind of a bummer. I also picked up my bike from the bike shop and it works nicely now. Then, Lindsey and I got a bite to eat at the Dux Bistro where we had pretty decent wraps and delicious smoothies! YUM.
After wandering around for a bit longer we headed back to my dorm where I set up my printer and coffee maker. As I was doing this I heard a ukulele outside and told Lindsey that someone was playing a uke outside. She told me I was hearing things. But, then I heard the music again and I decided to stick my head outside the window and see where the music was coming from. Then I yelled out, "Play again!" And there the music was again. Pretty soon I heard a voice and the ukulele player was on the floor ABOVE me. So, he came down with his gorgeous Kamaka Tenor uke, with a pick up! The exact kind of ukulele that I want. And we jammed for a little while. It couldn't have been more perfect, we are obviously meant to be. He's from Hawaii and has a girlfriend of two years (dang it.)
Oh well, plenty of time to meet others.

Second day on Campus

I got an insane amount of stuff done. I got everything that I needed for my dorm, batteries, lightbulbs, an extra pillow, things you don't really think about until you realize that you don't have them. This morning I woke up and I discovered that I didn't have any shampoo or conditioner. Instant freak out. I had made a point to buy new sh/co before I even came to Eugene just so I would have more. I ended up just knocking on my neighbors door and asking nicely if I could borrow some shampoo. They were extremely sweet about it and I felt a lot less embarrassed.
My dad actually came back to Eugene today, he took me to Target and that's where I got more stuff. We got extremely lost trying to find our way around. It's very confusing because there are a lot of random one way streets and roads that are basically like the freeway. Coburg road=one of those terrible places.
I also had to get my bike fixed today. The brakes were sticking and I had to get some new lights. Walking all the way to the bike store wasn't one of my favorite pastimes, especially when it's about 90 degrees outside. As much as I love the sun, I can only handle a little bit at a time.
So, now I'm back in my dorm getting to ready to skype my Megan, who lives in Montana. She goes to Montana State. We met during my first year at kids camp and I still write her endless letters and we make a point to see each other whenever I'm in Idaho or Spokane. I plan on going to stay in CDA for a week this coming winter break so that Megan and I can hang out and she can show me all of her favorite winter time activities.

First Day in Eugene

Today I drove to Eugene with my parents and best friend, Amelia. It was a lot of running around and getting done with last minute things, and freaking out because we all wondered if I had enough stuff or too much? My dad helped me load everything into the truck and Amelia and I did some last minute graffiti on the car. Eugene Bound and GO DUCKS! Then I said goodbye to my baby kitty and my doggie and left my home. We started out on the road around 10:00. We wanted to get to UO as early as possible because then it wouldn't be so hectic getting all of my crap into my room.

It took a few hours, a breakfast stop, fabric stop and two rest stops to get to Eugene. Also, mom got lost so that contributed to some time loss, but it was perfectly fine. Amelia and I jumped out of the car on the corner of 15th and Agate so I could check into DeBusk hall, Bean West Complex. I got my room key and we started unpacking. It took lots of rushed minutes to get all of the boxes up to my room, then registering my bike with DPS and getting my laundry card and whatnot. I met some cool kids with YoungLife College and decided to get as involved as I can with that. I also want to get involved with Complex government here at the Bean Complex and maybe run for Publicity Director.

If you were wondering at all how small my room is, it's pretty tiny, but not nearly as mini as I thought.I guess it's pretty cozy. I absolutely adore my roommate's bedspread. I got to meet her today and she seems really sweet. I can't wait to talk to her more and get to know each other.

My parents, Amelia and I went out to eat at TrackTown Pizza after I was all moved in, though not quite organized. Best pizza ever, if you ever want good pizza in an awesome town like Eugene. Then we went to this little odds and ends store, which I cannot remember the name of, but this store has EVERYTHING. And I literally mean everything. Except for food. It was AMAZING. They even had a post office, which I plan on using like crazy because two of my best friends live out of state, one of which lives out of the country. Needless to say, Eugene is one the coolest towns I have ever had the privilege of living in.

Tomorrow is a new day where I will work out, run some errands and basically live it up here and soak up the college experience.

  

It's Finally Here

I can't believe I am headed off to college TOMORROW! I finally finished packing, and I think I have way too much stuff. Enter my mother to help me sift through what I will and will not need. Now I just have to go pick up some extra things, toothpaste, allergy medication and that's pretty much it. Can't wait to be on the road tomorrow!

(anyone who lived in a pretty how town)

anyone lived in a pretty how town
(with up so floating many bells down)
spring summer autumn winter
he sang his didn't he danced his did

Women and men(both little and small)
cared for anyone not at all
they sowed their isn't they reaped their same
sun moon stars rain

children guessed(but only a few
and down they forgot as up they grew
autumn winter spring summer)
that noone loved him more by more

when by now and tree by leaf
she laughed his joy she cried his grief
bird by snow and stir by still
anyone's any was all to her

someones married their everyones
laughed their cryings and did their dance
(sleep wake hope and then)they
said their nevers they slept their dream

stars rain sun moon
(and only the snow can begin to explain
how children are apt to forget to remember
with up so floating many bells down)

one day anyone died i guess
(and noone stooped to kiss his face)
busy folk buried them side by side
little by little and was by was

all by all and deep by deep
and more by more they dream their sleep
noone and anyone earth by april
wish by spirit and if by yes.

Women and men(both dong and ding)
summer autumn winter spring
reaped their sowing and went their came
sun moon stars rain

-E.E. Cummings

Do you know which line is tattooed on my back? 

The Best Day

I'm five years old
It's getting cold
I've got my big coat on

I hear your laugh
And look up smiling at you
I run and run

Past the pumpkin patch
And the tractor rides
Look now -- the sky is gold
I hug your legs and fall asleep
On the way home

I don't know why all the trees change in the fall
I know you're not scared of anything at all
Don't know if Snow White's house is near or far away
But I know I had the best day
With you today

I'm thirteen now
And don't know how my friends
Could be so mean

I come home crying and you hold me tight and grab the keys

And we drive and drive
Until we've found a town
Far enough away

And we talk and window-shop
Until I've forgotten all their names

I don't know who I'm gonna talk to
Now at school
I know I'm laughing on the car ride home with you
Don't know how long it's gonna take to feel okay
But I know I had the best day
With you today

I have an excellent father
His strength is making me stronger
God smiles on my little brother
Inside and out
He's better than I am

I grew up in a pretty house
And I had space to run
And I had the best days with you

There is a video
I found from back when I was three
You set up a paint set in the kitchen
And you're talking to me

It's the age of princesses and pirate ships
And the seven dwarfs
Daddy's smart
And you're the prettiest lady in the whole wide world

Now I know why all the trees change in the fall
I know you were on my side
Even when I was wrong
And I love you for giving me your eyes
Staying back and watching me shine

And I didn't know if you knew
So I'm taking this chance to say
That I had the best day
With you today 



-Taylor Swift

Packing

I guess you never realize how much crap you have until you actually have to pack all of it up, drive two hours away where you are going to put said crap into a dorm room, that's about half the size of the bedroom you already live in. Also, that room houses another person. I can't wait to meet my new roommate and all but the space issue is not my ideal situation.

I'll be spending the next few hours cleaning off my desk and organizing things that will go on/in my new desk. I hate that they neglect to tell you how much space you'll actually have to go off of. As of right now I don't even know what I can and cannot take, such as storage space. Should I bring the small drawers under my desk? Would they fit under my dorm desk? I don't know. At this point, I'm guessing it would be better to be safe than sorry, but then you'll have less room in the car to take other things.

Mind you, that's just the desk situation. When I start getting around to clothes and whatnot, I'll be pulling my hair out and cursing the sky.

New Seasons

Going on to college has been my dream since I was in 7th grade. I just couldn't wait to get out, meet new people, learn with people that actually cared about learning and being on my own. I honestly didn't know if this day would ever come. Waiting for high school to be over seemed like waiting on something that would never happen. I got sick of the popularity rush, the need to be "original," the people that would stab you in the back as soon as you got close to them. I was exhausted of feeling like the only person that cared. I wanted to take classes that wrapped up with my major, I wanted to be with people who actually wanted to be in school, and I wanted more in common with the people around me. Now, I'm finally there. I leave for Eugene this Thursday and I couldn't possibly be more excited (or nervous!) I wonder about the people that I'll meet, how hard my classes will be, if I'll be able to find a church that fits me well, will my roommate like me? I can see right now that I am going to love my college experience and I cannot wait for this new season of my life to begin.

Catching Up

It's been awhile since I've written and I have a few things to blame it on. About an hour after my last post, I logged onto MTV.com to see if they had any Teen Mom episodes available, turns out they had EVERY SINGLE ONE. So, I got to rewatch and watch more episodes than ever before. Saying that I am addicted would not be an understatement, so then I had to watch all episodes of Teen Mom 2 because that was available as well.

During my time with Teen Mom, my hair extensions had been coming to an end, due to the fact that my natural hair was growing too long and dreading around the surgical tape that held my extensions. A very painful experience. The salon that I went to in CDA is my favorite salon of all time, Frattelli, it's an Aveda concept salon and everyone is so great! When I got my extensions done I was told that they were called Great Lengths Extensions and they were very easy to take out, and you could in fact, re use them if you had saved the extensions and kept them in good condition. So, about every 4-8 weeks you must take out the extensions. I had mine in for about 5 weeks when they started dreading. My dad and I went all over Portland trying to find a Great Lengths bond that would take out the extensions, but we had no such luck. Instead we used acetone, deep conditioning treatments and at one point some scissors (all which did not do ANYTHING to get these out of my hair.) Finally, I got the sense to call the salon in CDA and ask exactly what to do with the extensions and apparently they were a completely different brand of extensions that was in my hair. HotHeads. We got so lucky because they're main salon is in Tigard, so we went out and got the spray that would take care of the extensions. And now....short hair!! I have also gotten a new kitten. Her name is Ethel, because our other cat's name is Lucy and they will be besties. She's such a good kitty, comes when I call, is litter trained, cuddles with me during the night, I just love her. I'm gonna miss her when I go to UO.

I saw Ray LaMontagne when he came to Edgefield, I even jumped the fence to see him closer. It was pretty amazing, I love his music. My dad and I have been going to numerous Portland Pilots women's soccer games before I go away to school, we go to every game and have amazing fun every time. That's probably my favorite thing to do with my dad. Well, I am pretty sure I've caught everyone back up and now to resume watching the shows that have neglected me from blogging.