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.