I haven’t actually done any public updates since I got here. LAME.

Well, I moved in on the 29th.

I’ve had some pretty awesome classes, met a lot of awesome people, and have generally been working and playing hard (mostly working hard especially after what happened today).

My favorite classes so far are my Intro to English Studies (#English202) class and  (surprisingly) Human #Biology lecture. I LOVE my English teacher and she is just really awesome. The class is really cool though. Right now we’re talking about The Canon (well, we talked about that today because that’s what our reading was on) and I felt so epically nerdy. I did the reading, but she gave us a reading quiz because a ton of people forgot to pick it up. So for our quiz I talked about how I think the Canon is an outdated concept and that it should be more of a discussion of what great literature is rather than a list of books. I already feel like I’ve learned a lot just by the fact that I did the reading and stuff. My goodness, I feel smarter already. Go college!

Speaking of English 202….I had a freak out moment with that today. I got confused on when the “Why I want to be an English major” paper/response thing was due, and I almost didn’t turn it in. Fortunately, someone was looking out for me because I ran into one of the guys in my class and asked him about it. We checked the syllabus and it was due today and I was like….holy crap I have my work cut out for me. I RAN up the stairs (there’s no elevator in my dorm) and did it/bs’d it and ran all over campus to print and get to class. Chaos ensued, but crisis was averted. THAT IS NEVER EVER EVER happening to me again. EVER.

Biology I just like because it’s going to mostly review and relearning, but it’ll be ridiculously easy to get through since I’ve learned it before and all I have to do is study hard. The teacher seems kind of bitchy, but I still like her for some reason. Weird how things work out like that.

My Number Systems(#Math139) teacher is awesome. First day he was like “Guys, call me Pete”. Sure, Pete, you’re officially my favorite math teacher ever.

Health teacher is a total bro. Jalpa and I were cracking up the entire time. Plus he let us out like 45 minutes early from like 4-6:45

I still haven’t had my “intro to #college” class. Monday classes were cancelled because we moved in and Labor day is this next week.

My contemporary issues in Education (#Edu110) class is very blackboard heavy which is something that I find kind of hard to get used to, but I guess I’ll have to suck it up and get over it. Blackboard is ok, but kind of annoying. I’m not really big on the whole “online discussion thing”. It’s not that it’s hard, but it’s just another thing to do.

I think that’s it for my classes.

I’m so happy this roommate situation has worked out really well. My #roommate and I have been going to bed at like the same time every day since I’ve been staying up on skype and stuff, which is nice. She’s also been ok with the fact that my side of the room is really messy and stuff (I brought WAYYYY too much stuff….WAYYYYYYYYYYYYY TOOOOOOO MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH). I just feel like I gotta help my roommate to be more social and stuff since she’s talkative and whatever, but she can get really shy at points. It happens to me, but it’s really rare.

I’m happy too that there hasn’t been any MAJOR people drama. There are a few people (mostly this one girl) that really grind on my gears and somehow always manage to get on the wrong side of me, but still….Fortunately I haven’t seen that much of her and can hopefully be patient with her when I do have to deal with her. 

I feel like this is my chance to be the person I’m supposed to be and while I think that there’s a ton for my to work on and whatever…..I’ll make it work somehow

I have to go to the President’s Picnic/dinnner thing tonight and see all the awesome #clubs, so we’ll see what happens!!!

 

 

I’m moving into college #tomorrow. This is insane. I can’t believe this is happening….I’m really happy and excited, but nervous because I worry that I’m not going to do well academic wise. We’ll see what happens, I guess.

 

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Nope. So I left while I was writing that with the intent of coming back to it. Now I’m not moving in until Monday because of #Irene. Fun, right?

This is totally that awkward moment when a #hurricane cancels your move in day. Life is weird.

I hope the hurricane is intense and worth crap but not bad enough that my move in day is pushed off even more. I’m really kind of set off by this whole thing still, but I’ll get through it so it’s ok. It’s just one of those frustrating things, I guess.

This is SO bad for my crappiness at procrastinating with my packing.

Oh and move in day is going to be utter chaos on Monday, literally. I have no idea how all of this is going to work since it’s literally EVERYONE on campus moving in on one day. Thanks, Irene.

Ok, enough lamenting and whining for the day.

I’m gonna go and do something productive or whatever.

#2 days until I go to #college!!!!!

However, suddenly it’s a lot crazier because Connecticut (even where I’m going to school) is supposed to be hit by #hurricaneIrene. I’ve never been in a hurricane before, so I hope everything is ok for this. I know it’s going to be ok, but I’m just saying….This is just a little crazy! I’ll keep everyone posted, hopefully.

I don’t really have a concrete, definitive answer for this. I know in some cultures it’s commonplace for people to have arranged marriages and be married very young (like 15ish if I’m correct?). I think for me I have no problem with this in itself, but rather the choice of the matter. I don’t really find it fair for someone who’s that young to be forced into marriage. If they don’t mind or whatever then I can see that, but still. Maybe I can’t speak on it because it’s a different culture from my own; I think the distinction I’m trying to make here is for it to be the person’s choice and not forced on them.

I think I also have to address that some people aren’t mature enough to be married even if they are older. People tend to mature at different rates, and I think by asking a question like this it doesn’t take that into consideration. Someone at 18 or 19 years old might be mature enough (maybe even more mature) than someone who’s 27 or 28 years old. People may argue with me about that, but I know from my own personal experience that it’s true. For multiple reasons people tend to think I’m older than I am. I’m not going to deny that part of it is the fact that I’m 5’10″ and have a face that can sometimes be hard to age (many people tell me that, so I’m not making this up). The other part of it is that I don’t feel the age that I am. That’s so weird to think about it like that especially since I should, but whatever. I feel like I’m 20-something already even though I’m only 17ish (going to be 18 in a little over a month). Going back to the point I was making though. I’m mature for my age so I don’t feel like it would be wrong for me to get married at my age (I’m not saying that I’m going to, but I’m just saying that I think I could handle it if it were supposed to happen anytime soon).

   

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I have been kind of neglectful about actually packing, so I am currently procrastinating on that….I feel like I need to shove every single article of clothing I own into my dorm room. Good thing I have lots of under the bed storage because I will probably really need it. I would be screwed if I had/needed a lot of make up type stuff because I think my dorm room would be death since there would literally be no room. I can’t wait ’till I can do a tour of it !!!!!

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Anyway…I’m going to go pack all my random clothes !

I stole this from @acomfortingcolloquy 

 

 

Appearance

 

I have/had piercings besides the ears.

I want piercings besides the ears.

I have many scars.

I tan easily.

I wish my hair was a different color.

I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color.

I have/want a tattoo.

I can be self-conscious about my appearance.

I have/had braces.

I have more than two piercings. (Three holes in each ear…I’ve basically stopped wearing them though

 

Embarrassment

Disney movies still make me cry.

I’ve laughed so hard I’ve cried.

I’ve glued my hand to something.

I’ve laughed until some kind of beverage came out of my nose.

I’ve had my pants rip in public.

I’ve touched something sharp/hot/etc to see if it would hurt.

 

Health

I’ve gotten stitches.

I’ve broken or dislocated a bone.

I’ve had my tonsils removed.

I’ve had my wisdom teeth removed.

I’ve had chicken pox.

 

Travel

I’ve been to Florida.

I’ve driven/ridden over 200 kilometers in one day.

I’ve been on a plane.

I’ve been to Colombia.

I’ve been to Cuba.

I’ve been to Niagara Falls.

I’ve been to Ottawa

I’ve been to the Caribbean.

I’ve been to Europe.

 

Experiences

I’ve gotten lost in my city.

I’ve seen a shooting star.

I’ve wished on a shooting star.

I’ve seen a meteor shower.

I’ve gone out in public in my pajamas.

I’ve pushed all the buttons on an elevator.

I’ve slapped someone.

I’ve kissed someone underwater.

I’ve chugged something.(water)

I’ve crashed a car.

I’ve been skiing. (snowboarding)

I’ve been in a musical.

I’ve auditioned for something.

I’ve been on stage.

I’ve caught a snowflake on my tongue.

I’ve sat on a rooftop at night.

I’ve pranked someone.

I’ve ridden in a taxi.

 

Honesty / Crime

I’ve been threatened to be arrested.

I’ve broken a law.

I’ve done something I promised someone I wouldn’t.

I’ve done something I promised myself I wouldn’t.

I’ve sneaked out.

I’ve lied about my whereabouts.

I’ve cheated while playing a game.

I’ve been in a fist fight.

 

Death

I’m afraid of dying.

I hate funerals.

I’ve seen someone/something die.

Someone close to me has attempted/committed suicide.

I have attempted suicide.

I’ve thought about suicide before. (hasn’t everybody THOUGHT about suicide?)

I’ve written a eulogy for myself. 

 

Materialism

I own over 5 rap CD’s.

I’m obsessed with anime/manga.

I collected comic books.

I own a lot of makeup.

I own something from Pac Sun.

I own something from The Gap.

I own something I got on E-Bay.

I own something from Abercrombie.

I thrive on compliments.

I thrive on hate.

 

Random

I can sing low key. (not really that well, but sure)

I’ve stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant.

I open up to others easily.

I watch the news occasionally or always.

I don’t like to kill bugs.

I sing in the shower(and in general!).

I’m a morning person.

I’m a sports fanatic.

I twirl my hair.

I care about grammar.

I love spam.

I’ve copied more than 30 CD’s in a day.

I bake well.

My favorite color is either white, yellow, pink, blue, red, black, purple, or orange.

I would wear pajamas to school.

I like Martha Stewart.

I laugh at my own jokes.

I eat fast food weekly.

I’ve not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class.

I can’t sleep if there’s a spider in the room.

I’m really ticklish.

I like white chocolate.

I bite my nails.

I’m good at remembering names.

I’m good at remembering dates.

I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.

 

People

..used to ask if I was anorexic/bulimic.

..called me fat.

..say I’m skinny.

..have said I’m ugly.

..have said I’m pretty.

..have spread rumors about me.

..force me to eat.

..say I eat too much.

..say I eat too little.

 

Family

I’ve sworn at my parents.

I’ve planned to run away from home before.

I’ve run away from home.

My biological parents are together.

I have a sibling less than one year old.

I want kids.

I’ve had kids.

I’ve lost a child.

 

Relationships

I’m engaged.

I’m married.

I’m a swinger.

I’ve gone on a blind date.

I have/had a friend with benefits.

I miss someone right now.

I have a fear of abandonment.

I’ve gotten divorced.

I’ve had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back.

Someone has/had feelings for me when I didn’t have them back.

I’ve told someone I loved them when I didn’t.

I’ve told someone I didn’t love them when I did.

I’ve kept something from a past relationship.

 

Sexuality

I’m a cuddler.

I’ve been kissed in the rain.

I’ve hugged a stranger.

I’ve kissed a stranger.

 

Bad times

I regularly drink.

I can’t swallow pills.

I can swallow numerous pills at a time without difficulty.

I’ve been diagnosed with depression at some point.

I have/had anxiety problems.

I shut others out when I’m upset.

I don’t have anyone to talk to when I’m upset.

I have taken/take anti-depressants.

I’ve slept an entire day before.

I’ve plotted revenge.

Why is this even interesting to me? Your guess is as good as mine. Seems depressing to even think about, but whatever.


I’ve said recently-ish that I don’t feel like I’m supposed to be dating, yet at the same time I’ve just decided to take everything one day at a time and trust that whatever’s supposed to be happening to me is going to happen. I just have to learn to recognize it for what it is and work with what I’ve been given. My problem is that I tried to rush and force things because I cared so much about having someone else rather than focusing my efforts on the things in my life that are important. I think I was scared of that happening to me again and that’s why I said no dating. I am still scared, but I recognize what’s more important to me now. I guess I’m thinking about this question in the sense that I feel like I wouldn’t be the one waiting. I don’t want to make any hard and fast decisions about dating anymore…I think that’s what’s brought me to this point.


Somehow I feel like a person waiting on me wouldn’t wait that long, but I guess that would be up to them. If I’m genuinely being asked this about someone else(which I kind of am since it was originally directed at me)…I think it depends. I hate making a decision when there are so many shades of grey. Maybe I care enough about said person to wait. I think it really depends on the reason that they don’t want to commit. I think if they were a douche about it and didn’t want to commit because they wanted to sleep around or something then I wouldn’t be willing to wait. I think there are always circumstances I would need to think through before I can say yes or no, but that’s the only one that would definitely be a no. I think in all other circumstances I would need to see what was going on, but yeah. That was kind of a longer answer than I intended it to be?

   

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1. I have #doublejointed thumbs
2. I’ve never been #skiing
3. Sometimes I avoid #talking about myself/bonding with people by asking lots of questions of other people and letting them ramble on and on about themselves
4. I really like stuff with #stars
5.I think it I was an #element I would be water (even though I feel like I’m not specifically one element or the other I like #water the best).

   

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The #countdown is getting kind of legit. It’s creepy because #college has never felt like one of those things that was actually going to happen. It’s always felt like it was just kind of in the way far off future. I’m really excited, but I just want to not have to keep waiting. A lot of my friends are going to their respective schools before me so I think that will make it a lot worse in terms of waiting.

I hope it goes by fast, but not so fast that I don’t have time to figure everything out?

My #wisdom #teeth are gone (I’m actually tempted to take a picture of them to post up, but at the same time I don’t …maybe I’ll post them later).

So, I got up early-ish yesterday morning (actually even earlier than I thought because I woke up really anxious at 8:11ish when I was supposed to get up 8:30). I called C to make sure that she was still coming, got dressed, wish I could eat, checked facebook/twitter/social network sites. Then we picked up C.

We finally got there.

I’ll admit I was pretty freaking nervous.

So I sit down in the operating chair, they give me the laughing gas. I swear it didn’t do anything for me. I felt like a freak because the doctor had it all the way up to the max and I still felt it when he pricked me with the IV (he actually had to prick me twice because apparently I have really really small veins…go me? I chilled for a few minutes and then the spot on the ceiling looked like it was moving and then I was out.

Then I woke up when they were finishing up on me. I swear I was hallucinating. That was..interesting. C took video of me that she still hasn’t put on facebook. I WANT TO WATCH IT. I felt really alert when I woke up though….maybe I said some stupid stuff. I just remember that I was really upset because I wasn’t supposed to talk with the gauze in my mouth. I kind of like to talk, if that wasn’t clear for some reason.

Anyway….I felt like I wasn’t in recovery for that long and then I went home, ate some ice cream and soy yogurt. It was kind of weird because I couldn’t feel my lips/tongue/mouth, but yeah…somehow I managed to eat still. Just very weird not to be able to taste because your tongue is numb. It was nice because I didn’t have to worry about how nasty the pain/antibiotic meds taste.

I wasn’t really tired, but I figured it was best to just take a nap afterwards. I think I took about a 2-3 hour nap and then went on my merry way.

I’m happy it all worked out and that I don’t feel too bad.