It's Friday and it's Halloween weekend and I only have one test next week.
I'm going to Austin tonight and exploring 6th street for the second time (hopefully I can have another $17 night) and coming back early Saturday to partake in Waco Halloween festivities. One of those festtivities is going to include the Fiji Haunted House aka Fiji Fright Night. I haven't ever been before and I'm pretty excited. I haven't been to a haunted house ever in my LIFE except once when I was little one of my neighbors had a sketchy "haunted maze" in their garage.
I'm not really sure what to expect. I think it's going to be funny to see the boys dressed up and acting scary. I have a feeling I'm going to laugh when I see them more than I'm going to be scared.
Last night, me and 5 of my girlfriends went to Piano Man at Treff's. Okay, so the Piano Man aka RUSSELL is completely LEGIT. He's from Austin and plays in College Station on Wednesday nights at The Tap (I got this information from Matney) and then he plays in Waco on Thursday nights at Treff's.
He knows every song known to man. He sings ANY song that you request and he plays the piano to ANY song that you request. Last night we heard a variety of songs ranging from Queen to Tim McGraw to Sublime and the list goes on. I don't know how he can play the piano and sing to any any any song in this entire world, but it was definitely a fun night. I am beginning to gain more respect for Waco. Just a little.
Happy Halloween to all my loyal followers (and Mom)
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Laughter. The best medicine, truly.
I was walking home after class today, dragging along because of another sleepless week.
I had just finished an exam that was pretty easy, but I stayed up pretty late studying for it. I was ready to take a nap and not feeling entirely too chipper.
I was irritable because I had to wake up this morning, I guess. I overslept and my routine became hectic because of it. Thank goodness I didn't sleep through my exams like last week, but I still slept 10 extra minutes which doesn't seem like much, but when you have your morning down to an art (each minute has a detailed task - wash face, brush teeth, coat lashes, grab granola bar - and there is no room for flexibility - this type of rigid routine happens when you're not a morning person) you don't realize how much of a difference 10 minutes makes until. you. are. late.
I got to class on time, no big deal. I'm a speed-walker.
Anyway, after class and exam I was walking home. Dragging along. Not really wanting to talk or smile at anyone. Just wanted to get home, have some hot soup, and climb in bed for a small sojourn from life.
I happened to look up once and there was a girl talking on her phone. I'm not really sure what language she was speaking in, but it wasn't mine. Her voice was high-pitched like a little girl but the thing that really intrigued me was her laugh.
It was such a genuine sound that danced from her lungs that I couldn't help but smile myself. I didn't know what she was saying, but she must have been glad to say it and in turn, I became glad that she was saying it too. I caught myself feeling happy and content and relaxed for the first time that afternoon. Thank you to the unknown girl in front of North Village.
Strange, contagious thing, that laughter.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Plaid Pajamas in Class. Very Uncool.
I'm not typically one to judge another person's appearance or attire choice, but I couldn't help myself when a girl showed up to class today ... wearing pajamas. Gasp.
At first I thought I was being too harsh on the poor girl. In her defense, Baylor campus was all but completely flooded this morning and it was pretty chilly outside. Maybe I could see her logic. But not really.
I asked Matney what she thought of said girl's fashion statement, and evidently I'm not alone in my belief that pajamas are meant for lounging/sleeping/napping, but they are not meant to wear to class.
Let me explain my reasoning:
1. First of all, Paige Pajama was wearing full makeup, so it wasn't a case of I-woke-up-late-and-I-literally-had-to-roll-out-of-bed-so-as-not-to-be-late-to-class. And the makeup looked fresh and smudgeless too, so it wasn't last night's makeup either.
2. Wearing pajamas to class is kind of like wearing your sweaty workout clothes or your lingerie to class. It's kind of intimate. Your professor and classmates do not want to see what you slept in last night anymore than we want to see your pit sweat from doing too many bicep curls. It's just a little too much informatiion for the classroom environment. Not to mention, it's a private university, so keep your private bedroom attire in the bedroom.
3. When I asked Matney what she thought of Paige Pajama's pajamas, Matney admitted that she wore sweatpants to class that day. Sweatpants are not pajamas in any style, pattern, or shape. The pajamas that I saw this morning were blue plaid flannel drawstring creatures and they were NOT to be confused with sweatpants.
I wear Nike shorts nearly every day to class, so I respect the need for comfort, but I don't disrespect my peers so much as to wear plaid flannel drawstring pj's to class. Uncool.
At first I thought I was being too harsh on the poor girl. In her defense, Baylor campus was all but completely flooded this morning and it was pretty chilly outside. Maybe I could see her logic. But not really.
I asked Matney what she thought of said girl's fashion statement, and evidently I'm not alone in my belief that pajamas are meant for lounging/sleeping/napping, but they are not meant to wear to class.
Let me explain my reasoning:
1. First of all, Paige Pajama was wearing full makeup, so it wasn't a case of I-woke-up-late-and-I-literally-had-to-roll-out-of-bed-so-as-not-to-be-late-to-class. And the makeup looked fresh and smudgeless too, so it wasn't last night's makeup either.
2. Wearing pajamas to class is kind of like wearing your sweaty workout clothes or your lingerie to class. It's kind of intimate. Your professor and classmates do not want to see what you slept in last night anymore than we want to see your pit sweat from doing too many bicep curls. It's just a little too much informatiion for the classroom environment. Not to mention, it's a private university, so keep your private bedroom attire in the bedroom.
3. When I asked Matney what she thought of Paige Pajama's pajamas, Matney admitted that she wore sweatpants to class that day. Sweatpants are not pajamas in any style, pattern, or shape. The pajamas that I saw this morning were blue plaid flannel drawstring creatures and they were NOT to be confused with sweatpants.
I wear Nike shorts nearly every day to class, so I respect the need for comfort, but I don't disrespect my peers so much as to wear plaid flannel drawstring pj's to class. Uncool.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
She's a true farmer
Jennifer is currently addicted to FarmVille (Mom, if you're reading this, FarmVille is a game on Facebook where you "farm" with your other friends and compete to see who has the best farm. It's very uncool).
Let me tell you how bad this addiction is. Well, she is in the computer lab aka the arctic tundra right now and she's not doing homework or anything like that.
Nah, she is totally working on her FarmVille skillz.
I guess I can't really judge her though because I'm writing a blog.
"I was doing homework. I was doing it. Look at that." says Jennifer guiltily as she shows me some scribble that is supposedly her Arabic. Psh, looks like another language to me. Jibberish.
This Friday I will have two articles in the Homecoming edition of The Lariat. One about the hockey team again (I feel like their personal reporter) and one about the location change of Pics & Gifts. Legitimate news. Not really, but I try.
Also, it's homecoming weekend. That means homecoming parade on Saturday morning. That means that tonight will be an all-nighter at the floate site. I haven't been to float in a week, so I'm anxious to spend some quality time with my beautiful sisters and bond over things like paper machet, welding and paint. (sarcasm)
Good luck Baylor Football against OSU this weekend. Homecoming is important. So make your school like you more.
Let me tell you how bad this addiction is. Well, she is in the computer lab aka the arctic tundra right now and she's not doing homework or anything like that.
Nah, she is totally working on her FarmVille skillz.
I guess I can't really judge her though because I'm writing a blog.
"I was doing homework. I was doing it. Look at that." says Jennifer guiltily as she shows me some scribble that is supposedly her Arabic. Psh, looks like another language to me. Jibberish.
This Friday I will have two articles in the Homecoming edition of The Lariat. One about the hockey team again (I feel like their personal reporter) and one about the location change of Pics & Gifts. Legitimate news. Not really, but I try.
Also, it's homecoming weekend. That means homecoming parade on Saturday morning. That means that tonight will be an all-nighter at the floate site. I haven't been to float in a week, so I'm anxious to spend some quality time with my beautiful sisters and bond over things like paper machet, welding and paint. (sarcasm)
Good luck Baylor Football against OSU this weekend. Homecoming is important. So make your school like you more.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Hurray for Moms
I'm in Kerrville right now. It's funny how this town never really changes. I come home after 6 months and expect to see new things, but nah, it's the same old Kerrville.
It's been really nice to be home. Brian and I rode home together after I drove back to Waco from Austin on Friday morning.
We rolled into town about 6pm Friday and there was a lovely feast of my favorite foods waiting on the counter courtesy of Mom. Brian and I decided to go out Friday night (partly because that way I could have more food to take back to Waco and partly because Brian and I's favorite foods aren't really aligned...so what my mom made for ME, wasn't really what brian wanted for dinner). We went to ACAPULCO. IT WAS DELICIOUS. I haven't had good mexican food, save Taco Tuesday, in literally MONTHS. the chicken enchiladas with double rice hit the spot.
The house full of yummy baked stuff hasn't changed either. There were s'mores muffins, homemade sugar cookies with homemade icing and chocolate cake all tempting me. It's still tempting me and I hope to take a lot of it back to waco with me. Maybe I can even give a couple of crumbs to Kitty to fatten him up. mwaha
Saturday (that would be today) morning my parents and I went to some garage sales. I found some great bargains! I got some REALLY cute stationery for 50 cents, 6 pairs of earrings for 50 cents a pair, a pecan pie plate that has the recipe for pecan pie on it (1.00), two tall candles for 25 cents each, a retro cookie jar for 50 cents and two brand new pillow shams for 50 cents each that match my bed perfectly!
After Garage Sale Tour 09, we went to China Town - another Kerrville favorite. I have not had the bounty of chinese food in my tummy for MONTHS either. maybe even a year or more. I know. SHOCKING. but true.
Now I'm sitting on the couch, talking life with Brian's parents and being fed cookies by his mother who is quite the baker herself (thank goodness for moms). We have also been watching various sports all day. Whoo.
Time for homemade chicken strips! I'm going to enjoy them thoroughly.
It's been really nice to be home. Brian and I rode home together after I drove back to Waco from Austin on Friday morning.
We rolled into town about 6pm Friday and there was a lovely feast of my favorite foods waiting on the counter courtesy of Mom. Brian and I decided to go out Friday night (partly because that way I could have more food to take back to Waco and partly because Brian and I's favorite foods aren't really aligned...so what my mom made for ME, wasn't really what brian wanted for dinner). We went to ACAPULCO. IT WAS DELICIOUS. I haven't had good mexican food, save Taco Tuesday, in literally MONTHS. the chicken enchiladas with double rice hit the spot.
The house full of yummy baked stuff hasn't changed either. There were s'mores muffins, homemade sugar cookies with homemade icing and chocolate cake all tempting me. It's still tempting me and I hope to take a lot of it back to waco with me. Maybe I can even give a couple of crumbs to Kitty to fatten him up. mwaha
Saturday (that would be today) morning my parents and I went to some garage sales. I found some great bargains! I got some REALLY cute stationery for 50 cents, 6 pairs of earrings for 50 cents a pair, a pecan pie plate that has the recipe for pecan pie on it (1.00), two tall candles for 25 cents each, a retro cookie jar for 50 cents and two brand new pillow shams for 50 cents each that match my bed perfectly!
After Garage Sale Tour 09, we went to China Town - another Kerrville favorite. I have not had the bounty of chinese food in my tummy for MONTHS either. maybe even a year or more. I know. SHOCKING. but true.
Now I'm sitting on the couch, talking life with Brian's parents and being fed cookies by his mother who is quite the baker herself (thank goodness for moms). We have also been watching various sports all day. Whoo.
Time for homemade chicken strips! I'm going to enjoy them thoroughly.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Sincerely, Your Frantic Friend
I slept through 2 quizzes and a midterm today.
You know that feeling when you wake up on your own, realizing that you're late for class or work... or when you accidentally fall asleep and miss important committments?
Okay, multiply that feeling by 1 million billion trillion and that is how I felt this morning when I looked at my clock and it said the time was 12:37pm instead of 9am, when I'm supposed to wake up on MWF.
I frantically emailed my professors and told them that I had slept through class and asked if there would be any way to make up my quizzes/midterm. Then I booked it to the business school to talk to them in person.
To make a long story short, everything is completely okay and I'm making up my midterm tomorrow morning with the Tuesday/Thursday class, my quiz tomorrow at noon and I made up the other quiz today. Whew.
Thank goodness this was the first time I had missed class in any of my classes. It pays to be a relatively responsible student at times.
I blame this sleepless week - and my water-damaged Blackberry - for the mistake this morning. I still don't know if I turned my alarm off when it sounded at 9am, or maybe it didn't even go off at all? That part is still unclear. Maybe someone (aka Indy Kitty) is plotting against me.
Life goes on.
Oh, and I get more time to study for my test.
You know that feeling when you wake up on your own, realizing that you're late for class or work... or when you accidentally fall asleep and miss important committments?
Okay, multiply that feeling by 1 million billion trillion and that is how I felt this morning when I looked at my clock and it said the time was 12:37pm instead of 9am, when I'm supposed to wake up on MWF.
I frantically emailed my professors and told them that I had slept through class and asked if there would be any way to make up my quizzes/midterm. Then I booked it to the business school to talk to them in person.
To make a long story short, everything is completely okay and I'm making up my midterm tomorrow morning with the Tuesday/Thursday class, my quiz tomorrow at noon and I made up the other quiz today. Whew.
Thank goodness this was the first time I had missed class in any of my classes. It pays to be a relatively responsible student at times.
I blame this sleepless week - and my water-damaged Blackberry - for the mistake this morning. I still don't know if I turned my alarm off when it sounded at 9am, or maybe it didn't even go off at all? That part is still unclear. Maybe someone (aka Indy Kitty) is plotting against me.
Life goes on.
Oh, and I get more time to study for my test.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
future events
I am very jealous of the Gumby's pizza rolls that Matney got to devour tonight. I was supposed to devour some tasty Taco Tuesday treats, but alas, I did not grace myself with the delicacy of Rosa's in my belly.
In other news, I am FINALLY going legit Waco bar hopping on Thursday. I actually don't have tons of things to do. I do have class at 10 on Friday morning, but I will survive (I hope). I can't wait to go to Piano Man!
I think I'm also going to College Station Friday night to have a sequel to last weekend. Daisy Duke's was so fun and I want to see what else Northgate has to offer. Theta Casual is on Saturday (to Six Flags) but since I have class and cannot attend meetings on Monday nights, I wasn't able to sign up in time and space was limited. I tried getting someone's spot who decided not to go, buuuut there was a waiting list that I did not know about! That was a little disappointing. Brian was sad too.
Next week (october 16) is fall break...and I don't have class that Thursday, so it's only going to be a 3 day week. Whoo and I have 4 tests in those 3 days. BRACING MYSELF FOR HELLO OPERATOR. It's also Kelly's birthday on Thursday and the plan is to road trip to Austin and go to 6th street that night (I think Matney is joining as well for her friend Molly's birthday!) and we are going to stay with Kate. That is the plan so far and I really really really want it to transpire because I have never been to 6th street and the thought of partying with my best friends in Austin ... well, it would be AMAZING.
And I'm back to studying for a quiz tomorrow. Thank you, blog, for always being a time-waster. good night to all.
In other news, I am FINALLY going legit Waco bar hopping on Thursday. I actually don't have tons of things to do. I do have class at 10 on Friday morning, but I will survive (I hope). I can't wait to go to Piano Man!
I think I'm also going to College Station Friday night to have a sequel to last weekend. Daisy Duke's was so fun and I want to see what else Northgate has to offer. Theta Casual is on Saturday (to Six Flags) but since I have class and cannot attend meetings on Monday nights, I wasn't able to sign up in time and space was limited. I tried getting someone's spot who decided not to go, buuuut there was a waiting list that I did not know about! That was a little disappointing. Brian was sad too.
Next week (october 16) is fall break...and I don't have class that Thursday, so it's only going to be a 3 day week. Whoo and I have 4 tests in those 3 days. BRACING MYSELF FOR HELLO OPERATOR. It's also Kelly's birthday on Thursday and the plan is to road trip to Austin and go to 6th street that night (I think Matney is joining as well for her friend Molly's birthday!) and we are going to stay with Kate. That is the plan so far and I really really really want it to transpire because I have never been to 6th street and the thought of partying with my best friends in Austin ... well, it would be AMAZING.
And I'm back to studying for a quiz tomorrow. Thank you, blog, for always being a time-waster. good night to all.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Pizza Procrastination Post
well, well, well. if it isn't the blog.
I haven't written anything in a while, partly because I have been very busy and I guess I have also felt that nothing has been blogworthy.
I still don't really have any blogworthy things to write, per se, but I will let you in on a little secret: When I really really really really don't want to do my homework, I resort to dirty methods of procrastination. such as:
1) facebook stalking
2) sending emails over Theta list serve about every possible topic
3) reading mylifeisaverage.com
4) reading peopleofwalmart.com
5) blogging on this blog
6) blogging on http://www.thetabaylor.blogspot.com/
7) texting people
8) reading cnn.com and washingtonpost.com
9) playing Brick Breaker
10) looking at old facebook albums
I do a lot of stuff that has nothing to with school or homework or studies.
My marketing professor brought pizza (and 5 little girls) to class again today. Dominos pizza is amazing. I don't think I have ever really appreciated its greatness. I've always liked Mr. Gattis and Little Caesar's, but Dominos is a front runner as well. And no, of course I'm not bias because I was hungry and it was class and the thought of getting pizza for class is usually unheard of. no, it was actually one of the best pizzas I have ever had. Ever.
I expect posts from all of my loyal followers soon as well.
I haven't written anything in a while, partly because I have been very busy and I guess I have also felt that nothing has been blogworthy.
I still don't really have any blogworthy things to write, per se, but I will let you in on a little secret: When I really really really really don't want to do my homework, I resort to dirty methods of procrastination. such as:
1) facebook stalking
2) sending emails over Theta list serve about every possible topic
3) reading mylifeisaverage.com
4) reading peopleofwalmart.com
5) blogging on this blog
6) blogging on http://www.thetabaylor.blogspot.com/
7) texting people
8) reading cnn.com and washingtonpost.com
9) playing Brick Breaker
10) looking at old facebook albums
I do a lot of stuff that has nothing to with school or homework or studies.
My marketing professor brought pizza (and 5 little girls) to class again today. Dominos pizza is amazing. I don't think I have ever really appreciated its greatness. I've always liked Mr. Gattis and Little Caesar's, but Dominos is a front runner as well. And no, of course I'm not bias because I was hungry and it was class and the thought of getting pizza for class is usually unheard of. no, it was actually one of the best pizzas I have ever had. Ever.
I expect posts from all of my loyal followers soon as well.
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