It's almost time to say goodbye to 2010 and while I enjoyed using the term oh ten, oh eleven doesn't seem to work. Sigh.
I'll cheat on this blog (because it's kinda late) and make lists :D
GREAT NEWS OF 2010
I had several amazing jobs, including nannying for Alexander!
I made tons of new friends!
I was named the AD-FA for VACURH!
I continued my growing love of FSR! <3
I turned 21!
I found out I was going to be an aunt!
I got to cuddle and snuggle with lots of sweet babies!
I offically became a comm major!
I got two tattoos!
I blogged a lot! Yay!
I found out about an amazing internship I got!
NOT SO GREAT NEWS OF 2010
My family lost an incredible member, my Grandad. I still miss him every day.
Switching majors is making me stay an extra semester in Wise.
I lost my best friends after graduation.
I didn't get to see my big sis as much.
I found out I was going to be an aunt and I gained a new brother in law (and soon to be sister in law).
I spent A LOT of money.
I was sick a lot and broke my foot. Twice.
FSR lost an amazing member to a house fire.
I had my first flat tire.
GOALS OF 2011
Continue to grow in my faith
Be a better person in general
Laugh once an hour, even when the times are rough
Tell the people I love I love them more
Be a better friend to those I've ignored
Study harder
Look for love in unexpected places
Cry more
One day a week, have an Emily day
Blog more, Tweet the same, and Facebook less
Find a grad school
SAVE money!
Love every moment
Well friends, I'm off to the beach to ring in the New Year. I hope 2010 was a blessing and 2011 an even greater one.
XOXO
Emily
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
rainy days
Oh duty,
Why do you always have to be on the nights that it monsoons? There are puddles up to my ankles outside and it's still pouring. Lucky me-I have to go play in the while trying to wade to Culbertson and back. Perhaps I'll build a boat between rounds.
<3
Why do you always have to be on the nights that it monsoons? There are puddles up to my ankles outside and it's still pouring. Lucky me-I have to go play in the while trying to wade to Culbertson and back. Perhaps I'll build a boat between rounds.
<3
Sunday, November 28, 2010
A Letter of Love
Dear Hamilton Beach Twelve Cup Coffee Maker,
I know we only met Friday when I bought you at midnight at an incredible Black Friday sale, and I know it's only been two days, but I think I love you already.
Yes, I know you rode in my trunk from Burkeville to Wise and stayed there last night but that's only because I wasn't back on campus yet. I couldn't bring you inside and not use you. But I'm back now and I brought you in. I've been known to unwrap on a first date but I've never brewed...until today. Maybe I'm moving so fast because I've missed coffee ever since my last maker and I broke up-he was only a four cup anyway.
But you. You are the great maker that even allows me to program you to start brewing before I wake up, which is a good thing since you're the first thing I think about when I wake up now.
I know it's fast, but I'm so glad we're going to be together for a very long time. Can't wait to taste your first cup.
Love,
Emily
I know we only met Friday when I bought you at midnight at an incredible Black Friday sale, and I know it's only been two days, but I think I love you already.
Yes, I know you rode in my trunk from Burkeville to Wise and stayed there last night but that's only because I wasn't back on campus yet. I couldn't bring you inside and not use you. But I'm back now and I brought you in. I've been known to unwrap on a first date but I've never brewed...until today. Maybe I'm moving so fast because I've missed coffee ever since my last maker and I broke up-he was only a four cup anyway.
But you. You are the great maker that even allows me to program you to start brewing before I wake up, which is a good thing since you're the first thing I think about when I wake up now.
I know it's fast, but I'm so glad we're going to be together for a very long time. Can't wait to taste your first cup.
Love,
Emily
Saturday, November 20, 2010
there's good in the bad
Sometimes, I think I only blog about bad things in my life. My blog is where I can go to vent, bitch, and say exactly what is on my mind without having someone give me a look, a sigh, or roll their eyes in my direction. It's my blog. It's what I'm feeling.
So why have a blog that's public? Why have a blog where people can comment or text me after they've read it?
Because there's good in the bad.
This is a good blog entry.
I think I'm starting to heal. Finally.
I fell Monday morning when I was trying to get ready to go to class. I fell hard...and I fell good.
So good, in fact, that I ended up in the emergency room. yessssss (not).
The wonderful James Tiffany took me and waited with me (for four hours...) so they could take several x-rays and put me in a cast and on crutches. It's one of those casts I can take on and off so I'm not completely helpless, thank God. I can take it off when I shower and I've been taking it off to sleep. The first few nights, somehow, it would get tighter and I would wake up sometime during the middle of the night with a numb and blue foot...that's no good.
This might seem like the beginnings of a bad blog. No.
Last night, I took a shower without my cast and then walked (more hobbled) back to my room. Without my crutches. Without any cast. And I didn't scream in pain. Imagine that. It's been only a few days, but I think staying off of it, which has been the hardest thing to do. ever. and doing exactly what the doctor told me to do is actually working! I know...shocker.
Wednesday, I'm going to get up and do health and safety (as fast as I can) and then hit the road to Burkeville. I can't wait to spend time with my grandparents for Thanksgiving. It's the first time, in twenty one years, though, that I won't see my sister, mom, and dad. That's hard to believe. Mom, Dad, Erica, Steve, and maybe David if he flies in, will be in Warrenton. At least I'll be surrounded with some family.
Then back to Wise for a week of classes, a week of exams, and home for a month.
See, Christmas break is right around the corner...something for everyone to look forward to :)
So why have a blog that's public? Why have a blog where people can comment or text me after they've read it?
Because there's good in the bad.
This is a good blog entry.
I think I'm starting to heal. Finally.
I fell Monday morning when I was trying to get ready to go to class. I fell hard...and I fell good.
So good, in fact, that I ended up in the emergency room. yessssss (not).
The wonderful James Tiffany took me and waited with me (for four hours...) so they could take several x-rays and put me in a cast and on crutches. It's one of those casts I can take on and off so I'm not completely helpless, thank God. I can take it off when I shower and I've been taking it off to sleep. The first few nights, somehow, it would get tighter and I would wake up sometime during the middle of the night with a numb and blue foot...that's no good.
This might seem like the beginnings of a bad blog. No.
Last night, I took a shower without my cast and then walked (more hobbled) back to my room. Without my crutches. Without any cast. And I didn't scream in pain. Imagine that. It's been only a few days, but I think staying off of it, which has been the hardest thing to do. ever. and doing exactly what the doctor told me to do is actually working! I know...shocker.
Wednesday, I'm going to get up and do health and safety (as fast as I can) and then hit the road to Burkeville. I can't wait to spend time with my grandparents for Thanksgiving. It's the first time, in twenty one years, though, that I won't see my sister, mom, and dad. That's hard to believe. Mom, Dad, Erica, Steve, and maybe David if he flies in, will be in Warrenton. At least I'll be surrounded with some family.
Then back to Wise for a week of classes, a week of exams, and home for a month.
See, Christmas break is right around the corner...something for everyone to look forward to :)
Thursday, November 11, 2010
here's a quickie
because not a bunch has happened to me since the last time i updated this thing.
i found out my brother is engaged. terrifying.
my sister found out she's having a girl. even more terrifying.
and i'm just stuck in wise. getting my school on.
thinking about running for rha president.
keeping up with the whole apo thing.
finishing out the semester for being an ra.
not coming back next.
just trying to survive until thanksgiving break.
next week.
then two days after that.
almost done.
almost done.
almost done.
i found out my brother is engaged. terrifying.
my sister found out she's having a girl. even more terrifying.
and i'm just stuck in wise. getting my school on.
thinking about running for rha president.
keeping up with the whole apo thing.
finishing out the semester for being an ra.
not coming back next.
just trying to survive until thanksgiving break.
next week.
then two days after that.
almost done.
almost done.
almost done.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Vanilla Twilight
This song has been stuck in my head the last few days. I'm going to see Grandma tomorrow and I feel like this is how she's feeling right now. I know she's been missing Grandad a lot lately-I have two; I can't believe it's been a little over two months.
Anyway, I thought I'd share these fabulous lyrics with you :)
P.S. The singer of Owl City's girlfriend passed away and he wrote/dedicated this song for her so I think the lyrics speak volumes of how Grandma is feeling right now.
Vanilla Twilight by Owl City
The stars lean down to kiss you
And I lie awake and miss you
Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere
'Cause I'll doze off safe and soundly
But I'll miss your arms around me
I'd send a postcard to you, dear
'Cause I wish you were here
I'll watch the night turn light-blue
But it's not the same without you
Because it takes two to whisper quietly
The silence isn't so bad
'Til I look at my hands and feel sad
'Cause the spaces between my fingers
Are right where yours fit perfectly
I'll find repose in new ways
Though I haven't slept in two days
'Cause cold nostalgia
Chills me to the bone
But drenched in vanilla twilight
I'll sit on the front porch all night
Waist-deep in thought because
When I think of you I don't feel so alone
I don't feel so alone, I don't feel so alone
As many times as I blink
I'll think of you tonight
I'll think of you tonight
When violet eyes get brighter
And heavy wings grow lighter
I'll taste the sky and feel alive again
And I'll forget the world that I knew
But I swear I won't forget you
Oh, if my voice could reach
Back through the past
I'd whisper in your ear
Oh darling, I wish you were here
Anyway, I thought I'd share these fabulous lyrics with you :)
P.S. The singer of Owl City's girlfriend passed away and he wrote/dedicated this song for her so I think the lyrics speak volumes of how Grandma is feeling right now.
Vanilla Twilight by Owl City
The stars lean down to kiss you
And I lie awake and miss you
Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere
'Cause I'll doze off safe and soundly
But I'll miss your arms around me
I'd send a postcard to you, dear
'Cause I wish you were here
I'll watch the night turn light-blue
But it's not the same without you
Because it takes two to whisper quietly
The silence isn't so bad
'Til I look at my hands and feel sad
'Cause the spaces between my fingers
Are right where yours fit perfectly
I'll find repose in new ways
Though I haven't slept in two days
'Cause cold nostalgia
Chills me to the bone
But drenched in vanilla twilight
I'll sit on the front porch all night
Waist-deep in thought because
When I think of you I don't feel so alone
I don't feel so alone, I don't feel so alone
As many times as I blink
I'll think of you tonight
I'll think of you tonight
When violet eyes get brighter
And heavy wings grow lighter
I'll taste the sky and feel alive again
And I'll forget the world that I knew
But I swear I won't forget you
Oh, if my voice could reach
Back through the past
I'd whisper in your ear
Oh darling, I wish you were here
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