April 30th, 2012

Today, Zack and I embarked on a show that we both think will become a new favorite: Bridezillas. He likes it for the drama, and I like it because helllooooo it's about WEDDINGS! It's been absolutely crazy so far but also absolutely hilarious! Hope to continue to watch it.

April 29th, 2012

Today, I had a very nice relaxing do nothing day to get my head into gear for finals week. I figured out my entire schedule for the week and made sure that everything that needs to get done will happen. And then once it's over...SUMMER!!!

April 28th 2012

Today, I got the joy of watching both of my blogs get numerous hits because of me putting the URLs on Facebook. I went from single digits of views to over 40 for each in the course of a few hours. It was really amusing to see social networking be so influential.

April 27th, 2012

Today has definitely been an interesting day. I would have to say something to celebrate would be the fact that it has been three weeks since I got my nails done and even though they're really grown out and the gloss is completely gone, I have not cracked or chipped any. This probably isn't that big of an accomplishment, but I am really OCD about my nails and have a really bad habit of picking at loose ends. Not to mention the fact that you're supposed to get a fill-in after two weeks, so the fact that it's been an extra week and I still have ALL of them, it's pretty awesome. Part of me things I keep them just in case I miraculously have enough money to get them redone, but know that won't be the case, especially with me regularly cleaning poppers come May.

But for what it's worth I still absolutely love having them, and I plan to get as much out of them as possible.

April 26th, 2012

Today, not only did I finish making my schedule for my next semester, but I also found out that I am moving in WAY earlier than I thought I was! Well...four days earlier, but still! All of this is because of my job, so I will be doing nothing during the day and working during the night...definitely looking forward to all the hours I'll be getting!

April 25th, 2012

Today I was able to get into two more classes that I need for next year. It's a slow and grueling process, but thankfully my education is worth it.

April 24th. 2012

Today, I realized I wasn't angry anymore. I know that's extremely vague and devoid of context, but it is the only part of the story that makes me happy. I'm not angry anymore.

April 23rd, 2012

Today, while I went up to refill my water bottle for the third time in two hours, I realized something. This close to finals week I typically stock up as well as I can on diet coke to help me survive the massive studying and last minute projects I do. I remember last year I took Zack to a different hall because the one I lived in was OUT of diet coke; I felt like I needed it THAT MUCH. Today, I realized I have transferred that dependency to water. I think that's pretty nifty, and definitely healthier! Although I do have to use the bathroom more since I'm more hydrated...it's still a nice tidbit!

April 22nd, 2012

Today, I came up with a game plan to quickly and efficiently finish my assessment portfolio without staying up and working numerous stressful hours. Don't get me wrong, it is still a lot of work and will take a while, but it will cut down my previously projected work load by A TON. It's nice to be able to find solutions like this.

April 21st, 2012

Today, I am very happy to say that despite my lack of sleep, everything went successfully today. I got where I needed to go, I did what I needed to do, and at times it seemed impossible because of fatigue and hunger, but everything worked out in the end, and it makes me happy.

April 20th, 2012

Today I set my schedule for when I'm in France! I had already picked out the courses, but today I got confirmation that the courses went through at Ball State, Western Kentucky, and through the KIIS program! I will be taking a French conversation and a French literature course, and after these two I will be completely finished with my French language requirements!

It's a great thing =)

April 19th, 2012

When we were younger and my siblings and I would play the original Donkey Kong games on our Super Nintendo, there was a level in the third one that switched the left/right direction keys, but not the up/down keys. Because of the position of our TV to a bookcase with reflective glass, we realized that by looking in the TV's reflection the controls went back to normal.

Today, I came across the same level on my Wii virtual console, remembered that trick, and used a mirror to complete the level. It was absolutely thrilling.

April 18th, 2012

Today, I got some really good positive reassurance that I'm doing one of my final portfolios correctly! Considering it's worth about 70% of my grade, it made me feel sooooo much better about my progress and how the next two weeks are going to pan out.

April 17th, 2012

Today, I showed a friend in one of my education classes some facets of Prezi, an online-based tool used by teachers to have a presentation better than your average PowerPoint. We need to make one for our class, so it was nice to be able to help out.

April 16th, 2012

Today I took the first steps in accepting one of my friends for who she is and forgiving both of us for how the last year has turned out. I had been extremely bitter towards her for almost a year now, and we have not been talking for a while. Today I texted her with something amusing and she responded like she used to. It was interesting to be able to see in hindsight where we both went wrong and make that first move. Maybe in the future we'll be able to sit down and discuss what went on, but for now I'm happy that the ice is now broken.

April 15th, 2012

Today, found out that I was a big contributor in letting one of my friends' parents get her an iPhone. Apparently they were going to get her one after the summer when she got back from Europe, but she said that I had one and I'm going to Europe, so they decided that it was alright for her to get one too. Pretty cool to be so influential.

April 14th, 2012

Today, I got a phone call from my little sister. We have both enjoyed playing the Sims computer games, and we both currently have Sims 3. Well, Rachel has a bad habit of forgetting to install security alarms in her homes, so she gets burglars a lot. This all started back with Sims 2 and the burglar stole her shower. Her SHOWER! Anyway, she calls me today saying she's had another burglary but she doesn't know what they took, only that she called the cops who came and got beat up by the burglar, saying they'll "get her next time". I was laughing during this entire story and it definitely made my day.

April 13th, 2012

Today, my boyfriend bought me dinner. Why? Because he wanted to. It was an extremely sweet gesture that made me smile.

April 12th, 2012

Today, I had a great conversation with a friend I met about six months ago. He and I hit it off back then so seamlessly, but we rarely talk because of distance and our own schedule conflicts. But today we were both on Skype at the same time and had a wonderful conversation that sent me laughing literally out loud numerous times. It's great to know that even with all the mucking up I've done this year, I still have one friend who not only accepts me for who I am, but does what he can to make me smile.

April 11th, 2012

Today, I was told that I won't have my Advanced French Literature class for the next week. even though I am actually doing well in that class, it is nice to have a short break and focus on other things that need to be taken care of.

April 10th, 2012

Today, for one reason or another, I was able to tell without a doubt that my boyfriend loves me.

We've been telling each other that we love each other for a while now, so the realization shouldn't come to much of a shock to me. And it doesn't...it's more shocking that I can actually see and recognize it. I was once told that yo know you're in love when all the songs make sense. But it's more than that. It's...a security. Knowing that no matter what happens you will always have one person by your side.

Sometimes it's with a look he gives me. Sometimes it's with the way he holds me when we're watching TV together. It's hard to explain but it's not something I can unfeel.

Nor will I ever want to

April 9th, 2012

Today was a great day overall. Something that just makes me smile whenever I sense it is the lilies my boyfriend got me for my birthday. Besides them being my favorite flower, they are very fragrant. Even when I've been in the room for a couple hours, if I concentrate on breathing in through my nose, I can smell them across the room. It's such a strong and clean smell...it makes me smile every time.

April 8th, 2012

TODAY WAS MY BIRTHDAY AND IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!

That's not my small thing, but I still felt that I should commemorate it =)

Today, I started reading the Hunger Games. I'm already pretty well into it, and I'm enjoying it so much, not because I absolutely loved the movie, but because it's a breath of fresh air for my imagination. I enjoy reading new material so much, it just opens up my mind at the possibilities...it takes me wherever the story is and I find myself so deeply rooted it actually affects my mood! I haven't read a new book in a couple of months, and so this is definitely a great feeling that I have missed. =)

April 7th, 2012

There have been so many good things that have happened today, it's hard to pick just one, a small one at that, and have it be something to celebrate. I would say my small thing to celebrate today is that everything literally went as smoothly as possible today. We had a schedule that was very tightly fit, but we got everything done we wanted to and it was great! I can't wait for more awesomeness tomorrow =)

April 6th, 2012

Today, I saw the Hunger Games with my brother and sister. It was a small joy that could brighten the unpredictable afternoon. Although I haven't read the books (yet) I had enough premise to understand what was going on and why. It creeped me out at some points, but I can now definitely say that I look forward to reading the books and seeing the rest of the movies!

April 5th, 2012

Today, I was working with my two sixth graders in their math class and they were doing ACCELERATED MATH! At first I didn't remember it, but once they started it ALL came back to me. When I was in 6th grade we had competitions to see who could get the most points at the end of the year. The only time that we had to complete these, besides the few days dedicated to it, were just after we had done our homework for the day. I remember strongly competed with two others in my class...it was so much fun! Remembering that just made me so happy =)

April 4th, 2012

Today, I did not have the best of days, but there were two instances where everything went splendidly.

The first was at lunch. Zack and I were eating when two men approached us asking to take a quick survey about God. We ended up talking to them for a while longer (I recognized one of the gentlemen) and we learned that he could not remember names to save his life. In the end, he called Zack "Mark" more times than he did "Zack"...even though he asked Zack several times to remind him of the name...AND he would still call Zack "Mark".

The second was much simpler. After my last class, my professor and I were talking and I said that if it were possible I would love to be her student assistant for the rest of my life, and she said that I would be really good at that.

That's all =)

April 3rd, 2012

Today I looked up the price for tickets to Disneyland Paris for the summer. Although expensive (41 euros) I can see it being a definite trip when I'm *in* Paris. The fact that one of my best friends will be just a train trip away and able to potentially visit during our breaks, I can foresee us taking this trip over the summer.

April 2nd, 2012

Today I have been feeling extremely restless, so I decided to try and get my mind elsewhere by reading a book. I chose "The Truth About Forever" by Sarah Dessen, the first of her novels I ever read. She has a habit of linking characters within her different stories, but I never found the link with one of her most recent ones until today. "Along for the Ride" takes place in a different town than the rest of her stories, and at the time I couldn't find any links except in the one she published after that one. Well today, I found the link in the book I'm reading currently, and I can't wait to reread the other to find more overlaps.

April 1st, 2012

Today, my life was made by a very small thing. I've always been fond of all water fowls (including geese), but ducks have been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. They're so cute! So today, when we were heading back from lunch, I was completely in love with watching a male mallard duck perch on a rock at the pond by my residence hall and sunbathe. I thought it was the cutest thing in the world...definitely made my day.