Three Week Reprise

To eveyone out there, I must first say that I am so incredibly sorry that I let the blog go stale for 4 weeks. A lot has happened, to say the least :P

For instance:

-I've had 3 tests
-I turned 19 (and am now old)
-Was kidnapped to a crepe and tea shop (delicious)
-Went to a dance (and looked fantastic in my blue dress)
-Met a boy
-Had a date with aforementioned boy
-Am now dating said boy (who is amazing)
-Knitted more of the first baby blanket; its now almost complete
-Gave up baking, baked goods, and complaining for Lent
-Had a spiritual (re)awakening (was very nice)
-Walked in knee-thigh high snow
-Met a cat that acts like a dog (He's so cute!)
-Realised I have some of the most awesome friends in the world
-Gained a new appreciation for the movie "Braveheart"
-Gained a new appreciation for the movie "The Little Mermaid"
-Gained a new appreciation for the movie "Lilo and Stitch"
-Caught a snowflake on my tongue
-Braved the 25-50 mph winds on the drillfield
-Have spoken a lot of French
-Learned how to waltz
-and samba
-and rhumba
-and swing
-Learned a lot about China and Iran
-Watched a 2 hour film on noodles (it was in japanese)
-Fell in love
-Fell in love again
-and again
-and again

So yeah, an eventful 3 weeks. I've been keeping a journal, so I sort of forgot to keep the blog. I'm going to try and maintain this on more reguar basis! Have no fear!

Until tomorrow!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Wow, it's been a week since I've posted. It was a very busy week full of classes and homework, so know that I am skipping blogs for a good purpose!

Since the last blog, I have dropped calculus (yes, I know, it's tragic) and am opting to take it at a later date (most likely during the summer). I've also come to really enjoy mythology (aside from the copious amounts of reading) and I am really getting to like french.

Yesterday, it snowed. A lot. I spent most of the day doing a bit of homework, dancing, and playing games with my BCM friends. I really enjoy the game "Ninja", mostly because I generally make it to the final few or win. We also watched "A Knight's Tale". Rest in peace Heath Ledger.

Below are posted some photos of the wonderful snow we received yesterday! Enjoy!













Well, that is all I have for today. I have to complete tomorrow's homework. Hooray for french!

Until whenever!

Business and English and French, Oh My!

This first week back at school has been ridiculously busy! There has been so much homework to do and so many notes to take and so many places to be. I am very glad and privileged to be able to go to college, but still, it has been a lot!

I really am enjoying my classes, despite the work load. Mythology and World Regions are provng to be my favorites so far. Calculus (as predicted) is my least favorite. I already feel I am behind in that class and it's only the second day! Hopefully it will just click someday soon.

Anywhos, sorry for such a short blog, but if you check the time stamp it is past my "bedtime".

Good night...er...morning!

Until whenever!

Classes, Classes, Classes

Firstly, by first few days of class have bee fantastic! The weather the first day was amazing (as you can see) and it only rained a little bit yesterday. It's so nice to be back here at Virginia Tech with my friends and bible study group and I really am getting excited for (most of) the classes I'm taking.

Here is a break down of what my impressions of the classes are:

Intro to Business Information Systems:
The teacher (she does not want us to call her professor) talks very fast but keeps the topic interesting. We are required to print lecture notes every day for this class (sorry trees) and add our own notes to them so we may fully understand the material with her notes and our additional notes fromthe spoken lecture.

English:
I am really not sure what to expect of this class. It is not going to be a standard English class, but rather an English class that analyzes music and its affect on culture, and culture and its affect on music. It appears this will be a writing intensive class (we are already writing an in-class paper today) so I really need to resharpen my writing skills.

World Regions:
This class is goin to be interesting. The professor is extraordinarily lively and rather fond of swearing. He promises to offend every single person in the class by the end of the semester (race, religion, etc). We also have a "World Leaders Death Watch" where there are 9 current world leaders on a tic-tac-toe board and if any 3 die in a tic-tac-toe formation,every one in the class gets an A for the semester (I don't know whether to be amused or horrified at this notion). Regardless, I fel I will learn a lot in this class and am looking forwad to it.

Mythology: The professor in this class seems very down to earth and I believe I will enjoy learning from him. The actual topics covered in this course also look to be ver interesting and I honestly cannot wait to delve into the textbook.

Calculus: This class is goin to be trouble. Considering I passed last semester calculus by and extraordinarily slim margin (3 points) I'm not wuite sure yet how I'll do in this course. Firstly, I have to tke a 6 question test on last semester's material and recieve a 5 or 6 (even though a 4 would technically be passing). We'll see how it goes.

French: I came into this class very much afraid that I would be a step or two behind because it has been 6 months since I've last spoken French. However, after spending a few minutes in te class, I realise that I really am going to enjoy it. It is a very comfortable atmosphere and the material is already familiar to me.

Well, those are my initial impressions of my courses. We'll see how those change as the semester goes on.

I hope all of you have a fantastic day!

Until whenever

T'was the Night Before Classes...

...and all through the dorm
All the students were resting
And doing the norm

Some chatting on Facebook
Some anxiously waiting
For classes to start
Some dreading and hating

The thought of their break
Near approaching its end
They hope and they wish
And they beg and pretend

That there really aren't classes
But alas it's not true
Classes are coming
What's a student to do?

For starters, stop blogging
And go get some rest
Get up in the morning
And go do her best

Today is officially the last day before classes start. My blogs will probably be more sporadic from this point on due to assignments and club obligations.

For all of my friends in college, I hope you have a wonderful day of class tomorrow and be sure to get some sleep!

Here is what my schedule looks like for the up-coming semester:

MWF:
Mythology (8:00)
Calculus (9:05)
French (10:10)

TR:
Intro to Business (8:00)
English (9:30)
World Regions (2:00)

Not particularly looking forward to having 8:00 a.m. classes everyday, but at least I'll be done relatively early.

Well, turning in early tonight. Good night everyone and good luck with classes tomorrow!

Until whenever...

Back in Blaksburg!

Sorry I haven't blogged in a few days. I've been incredibly busy getting ready to go back to Virginia Tech and catching up with everyone. I didn't realise how much missed it here and I'm so glad to be back.

I had a wonderful ride up with my mom, during which we were extraordinarily goofy (which makes me miss her more now) and listened to all sorts of radio stations. We made it to Tech, unloaded my things (with the help of one of my very good friends) and most of those things remain unpacked today ( I'm writing this over 24 hours after I arrived ).

Today seemed like the longest day I've had in a while (just for having so many things to do!). I went to church and Sunday school, had my first on-campus lunch in over a month, did a little grocery shopping, made birthday crepes for my friends who both had birthdays over the break, tried nutella for the first time (it is incredible), and watched a movie called The Illusionist (which was very good).

Oh, and I brought copious amounts of yarn back with me to Tech...



Well, that's all for today. I figure I should grab some sleep beore classes start on Tuesday.

Until tomorrow!

Hope for Haiti

Today was another work day. Everyone seemed to be in a very good mood due to the recent warmer weather. A lot of Virginia Tech fans / alumni came in today, which made for some excellent conversation. Also, a woman with the last name Van Pelt came in which immediately made me think of The Mentalist (and I asked her if she watches that show and we laughed about the connection).

One customer that came in today was this wonderfully sweet older woman. She could not have been a kinder customer and she was extraordinarily pleasant. During a convrsation wih my dad, we came to find out that she co-runs a missionary in Haiti where 90 babies and their care-givers are/were resident. She has not heard from them since the devestating earthquake a few days ago. I ask that you would pray for them (if it is in your faith) and just think about them until this crisis is over.

The older wman was extrememly positive throughout the entire conversation and transaction and I admire people so much who have that sort of strength and faith. I admire her and the thousands affected my this tragedy who are pulling through and looking on to a brihter day, which is sure to come.

As far as what I've done in the past two days:

-Knitted (a lot)
-Watched all 16 episodes of Baccano (my eyes are still sore from having to read so many subtitles over the course of 7 1/2 hours; completely worth it though)
-Went to work
-Had a few very nice conversations with a few very nice people
-Blogged

Until tomorrow!