Closed for bad weather

I got up this morning, a little late ( because my bed was SOOOOO comfy) but in plenty of time to get ready and walk to class.  So I washed my face, brushed my teeth, fixed my hair. Put on socks underwear, pants, undershirt, shirt,jacket, scarf, gloves, and shoes. 

Walked out my door, and notice that one of my suite mates put up a lovely sign.... it read:

"UTA closed, ALL CLASSES CANCELLED... Cafeteria still open"

S**t

So I went back to my room to call my sister, because without her knowing, I put her in charge of calling me and telling me these things, so I don't have to get out of bed. 

But I made the day productive and did laundry and homework. I was actually kinda mad that there were no classes.  It is too early in the semester to NEED a day off, and I just know that all of my teachers are going to do the "we have to cram and make up work" which me teaching myself things, which I am not good at... hence being at college.  

And as I write this I hear sleet and freezing rain hitting my window, which mean more than likely classes will be cancelled tomorrow.  

Here's hoping for warmer weather. 

I heart squirrels

yeah, I know they are not always the coolest animals. In VA they were everywhere and would eat the food out of the bird feeders, and usually end up breaking them. 

BUT

here in Arlington... the are cute.  I watched one for probably way too long while I was waiting for my last class to start.  They eat their nuts(hehe... no dirty thoughts) in a very corn on the cob like way, and they sit on the hind legs, while the munch with their little tiny hands.  

I guess since they have gotten used to sharing their home with a bunch of college kids they are not exactly scared of us.  The don't run, and I swear they stare at us too, so I don't feel too bad watching them eat. 

I actually saw two of them playing( or fighting) on a tree this morning as I walked to class, and it was funny to watch.  I honestly thought, at how when kids fight we grow annoyed and aggravated, but two squirrels on a tree it becomes an interesting dance that invokes a smile. 

maybe it is just me, but just made me realize how much I really do like my campus.  and the fact that is is 75degrees on a Jan afternoon here in TX!

10 things i have learned.....so far

1. my govt teacher is a republican teaching roughly 100 democratic students:)  and former pres. bush might(MIGHT) be coming to speak to just my class. Not the whole school just my class. double :)

2. walking slowly up three flights of stairs doesn't make them easier, just prolongs the end of them. 

3. lots of people are eating lunch alone, not just me. 

4. who ever orders desks for the college  seems to think that 10 year olds are attending classes. 

5. my way around campus (sort of, although I probably still look like a dork.

6. walking in the cold at night to go get dinner is not as nice as walking downstairs in my slippers. 

7. my sonic boom alarm clock with bed shaker is AWESOME-- I really should have gotten one sooner, I may have saved Kyle from getting mad at me some mornings.

8. I am not the oldest person at college ( maybe in the dorms, not sure yet)

9. my classes are fun

10. my shower temperature is NOT consistent.  taking a shower in the morning is not fun, every time someone on my floor flushes (which is often) the water turns to scalding hot. Not good when washing soap off of your face. 

maybe at the end of the semester, I will have learned 10 academic things.  

Video Blog:)

And it begins.......

So last Sunday, my sister whipped up a very wonderful,very nice goodbye party for me. I know it probably seems silly that everyone is saying goodbye when I will back in a couple of months, and probably back many weekends. But the goodbye wasn't as much for me as it was for the past couple of years. I have loved living with my sister and her family. And becoming friends with so many people through the church. I don't think it has hit me yet on how much my life is going to change.

Thank you everyone for all your kindness!

and special thanks to Sarah Rager who made me a

wonder piece of art that I get to fill with my stuff and carry around for

everyone to ask-- "WHERE did you get that?"... and I can say

From this wonderful woman-- check her out online here.

The picture above is her awesomeness.

PART II:

I have officially moved.

Thursday I packed. I finished around 5pm and really was impressed with myself.

I normally have a packing problem.

Like I could be going to the Sahara Desert and would pack a parka, you know just in case the world freezes while I there.

I do this when packing for anything. I could be going to a place for the weekend and pack for 2 weeks, you just never know what is gonna happen. And of course I will be the only person everyone is jealous of when I have when they need.

It doesn't matter that in this day in age a walmart is on every other corner and that in a life or death situation I could buy what I forgotten. I would much rather drag 4 suitcases to my destination.

Where was I?

Yes, So I packed smart enough(as hard as It was) and managed to get all of my belongings in Janie's van. And Friday morning we headed off to UTA.

Now all this time I have been worrying about who my roommate would be, would people like me, could I manage this whole university thing.

What I did not think about....

having a room on the 3rd floor with no elevator.

yeah.......

I am not worried about the day to day.. stairs don't scare me....

moving my extremely packed suitcases, a filing cabinet,and a small fridge, plus numerous other things.

that SUCKED.

I thought we would get everything up stairs, and then walk around the campus.

but after 10 or so trips downs steps and up carrying stuff.

The campus can wait.

But Janie and I survived.

barely

And I survived my first night alone, with the help of my glorious high count sheet (on sale @ Target--- if they go on sale again, and you can-- GET THEM)

My roommate hasn't moved in yet, in fact I don't think any of my 5 suite mates have either.

I have pretty much gotten settle in.

The whole dorm is pretty silent.

so I haven't really meet anyone yet.

I will be sure to post immediately after first super embarrassing moment,

'cause there is just bound to be one.

in the mean time, marvel at my tons of space in my dorm room.

Its hard taking pictures of this room, so excuse the quality of the angles.

Well Hello, 2009, Where did you come from???

I had a very boring/fun new years eve. I'm in VA right now helping family out and doing a little visiting while here. Last night I got to toast in the new year with my sister and aunt. I rarely get to spend time with family, and most of the time end up spending nights out with friends. It was a very non-eventful night, but I found that fun because I got to bond with just my sister, which believe it or not, is rare now that her child count is up to four, and her husband usually takes up her alone time. With me moving out of the house is just a few days, almost as soon as we get back to Dallas, I'm happy we get a little alone time.

And with all that said, I miss Dallas. I miss home. I do like visiting here, and I am SOOOOO grateful that I got to see Renee(Best Friend) and Debbie( Awesome Woman). I really do miss them both. I have known Renee since 7th grade, she was my first roommate, and we have been so close and I am grateful that our friendship has passed the test of distance. We don't talk as often but we never miss a beat. Debbie has been such an inspiration in my life and she has had such a hard year, I am happy I was able to see talk with her. It don't know when where you live becomes your home. It happens very subtle. When I moved to Dallas, I missed VA so much, and for months felt like I was living in someone else's home. Now I feel like a tourist in VA and I MISS home.

Well I can't believe that 2008 has come and gone. I feel like I blinked, and very long blink. So much happened, and so much didn't happen at the same time. Maybe 2009 will show some improvement, and will last a little longer.

Wishing everyone a good year!!