I wish I was better about keeping up with this, but seeing how my second draft of my story has been on chapter three for almost two months...things have been busy. It's not that I don't want to write by the time I get to it I'm physically exhausted. This is my last week of classes. It only has to get better, right?
In the mean time, I'm trying to do small related fun things. Drawing the characters. I want to do interviews with them. Haha. I can at least work on character development with a fried brain.
Besides the weekend, I haven't taken taken a day off or called out. Yep since August 25, I have been at this. I NEED A DAY OFF! But I'd rather have her ask me to do it than appear weak. The novel will be there!
In other exciting news...moving in with Jon. WHAT? Not until the summer but all the parties involved think it's finally time. My parents and his parents finally met! It's serious! Oh shit! It also sounds like Jon's brother wants to sell the house. Which means I'll be looking for apartments.
6 months is a long time from now, but seeing how December seemed like a long way away from August...It will really just be a little long and I've got a lot of shit do along the way.
December 6, 2011
November 14, 2011
Surprising Awake...
Evening...Blog.
I don't know if anyone reads this anymore. Tumblr seems to be the next big thing...I suppose that someday I will jump on board. I bearly have time to edit or breathe so I can't imagine it will be anytime soon. Lately life is like this.
6:30 AM Get the hell up
7:30 AM Drive to Work (Better hope you Ate, ironed and made yourself presentable)
8:00 AM- 3:ish PM Teach, laugh, staple things, make copies, organize the scary book shelves of future mentor teacher, smile, interact with 5 year old boys who love you, laugh, bathroom, give a spelling test, interact with 10 year boys that love you (eeek). Struggle throught a math lesson, YELL at kid standing on table, read stories, teach choir, cut out stuff for art teacher, being encoraging to boys and girls of all ages, go to library and sit on floor like I'm a kid. Eat lunch, laugh more, color, talk to teachers (many who were interns) DROP DEAD.
4:00-8:00 T and Th (Six on Monday) Sit in boring lectures.
Rest of day and weekends: Lesson plans, Lesson plans, online homework, online homework, unit plans, Native Americans, Disney Math lab, Butterfly life cycle play, Orgainic Food presentation, Lesson plans. Jon time. Story work.
It's crazy, sometimes I would rather be doing anything else at nine oclock at night and I'm always tired. But there is nothing else I'd rather do. Well I'd like to write more obviously. But there will be time. The kids make me happy. And the millions of lesson plans are at least fun to do. A nice change of pace from all the reading of the classics I did last year.
It's hard to believe it's already the middle of November. In someways it's bittersweet. Though I'm coming back next year, it won't be like this. They are all going to grow. Some will head to middle school. I'm getting attached. I NEVER WANT TO GO BACK TO BIG Y.
Seriously, I will be a camp counselor, nanny, tutor. Hell anything involving children. Please, I don't want to look at a Gold Coin ever AGAIN.
I don't know if anyone reads this anymore. Tumblr seems to be the next big thing...I suppose that someday I will jump on board. I bearly have time to edit or breathe so I can't imagine it will be anytime soon. Lately life is like this.
6:30 AM Get the hell up
7:30 AM Drive to Work (Better hope you Ate, ironed and made yourself presentable)
8:00 AM- 3:ish PM Teach, laugh, staple things, make copies, organize the scary book shelves of future mentor teacher, smile, interact with 5 year old boys who love you, laugh, bathroom, give a spelling test, interact with 10 year boys that love you (eeek). Struggle throught a math lesson, YELL at kid standing on table, read stories, teach choir, cut out stuff for art teacher, being encoraging to boys and girls of all ages, go to library and sit on floor like I'm a kid. Eat lunch, laugh more, color, talk to teachers (many who were interns) DROP DEAD.
4:00-8:00 T and Th (Six on Monday) Sit in boring lectures.
Rest of day and weekends: Lesson plans, Lesson plans, online homework, online homework, unit plans, Native Americans, Disney Math lab, Butterfly life cycle play, Orgainic Food presentation, Lesson plans. Jon time. Story work.
It's crazy, sometimes I would rather be doing anything else at nine oclock at night and I'm always tired. But there is nothing else I'd rather do. Well I'd like to write more obviously. But there will be time. The kids make me happy. And the millions of lesson plans are at least fun to do. A nice change of pace from all the reading of the classics I did last year.
It's hard to believe it's already the middle of November. In someways it's bittersweet. Though I'm coming back next year, it won't be like this. They are all going to grow. Some will head to middle school. I'm getting attached. I NEVER WANT TO GO BACK TO BIG Y.
Seriously, I will be a camp counselor, nanny, tutor. Hell anything involving children. Please, I don't want to look at a Gold Coin ever AGAIN.
November 8, 2011
Merry Happy
Hey just a quick update.
Haven't had my internship or school in over a week. I think everyone, including my father will be happy when this storm is behind us.
But the time off has been great because I'm now working on my second draft of my current project. I have broken a record with this one! I've finished half a dozen or less rough drafts, but nothing has gotten this far. It's tedious, but in the long run it will be worth it. I'm going back and doing things that I wasn't even thinking about when I busted it out the first time. My main character has more background story, and it's more detailed. Though I'm only on my second chapter. I'm happy to say that chapter one has been split into two chapters and I know of at least three new ones that I wanted to do from the get go. After I finish this (I imagine it won't be for sometime) I will take another mini hiatus before I do the final work draft. That will probably be more like polishing and what not. Copyright? Then I can start telling you what this is all about! Trust me, I want to SO BAD.
Haven't had my internship or school in over a week. I think everyone, including my father will be happy when this storm is behind us.
But the time off has been great because I'm now working on my second draft of my current project. I have broken a record with this one! I've finished half a dozen or less rough drafts, but nothing has gotten this far. It's tedious, but in the long run it will be worth it. I'm going back and doing things that I wasn't even thinking about when I busted it out the first time. My main character has more background story, and it's more detailed. Though I'm only on my second chapter. I'm happy to say that chapter one has been split into two chapters and I know of at least three new ones that I wanted to do from the get go. After I finish this (I imagine it won't be for sometime) I will take another mini hiatus before I do the final work draft. That will probably be more like polishing and what not. Copyright? Then I can start telling you what this is all about! Trust me, I want to SO BAD.
October 1, 2011
September 24, 2011
Hello
Trying to be better about posting on here. I swear to god I have so many stories about my internship and I talk to Jon about them all the time. I'm convinced that he is pretending to be interested. Haha. Maybe not who knows.
What I do know however:
-I've been interning for a month already! It feels so much longer in some ways! So far I've subbed for 5th grade twice, 1 grade once, and pre-k once all day. I've done half days in 4th. I've also done a lot of work in their autistic program. This week alone I was in there 3 out of 5 school days. They are good kids, and my heart goes out to a few. I just want to scoop them up and take them home!
-I've got a shit-ton of homework. But It's done for the weekend. Time to have fun, be with my boy, Have dinner with my cousin and her husband and swap teacher stories. :)
-I finished the rough draft of my secret not releasing much about it story. After a copy right I will spill the beans. I have too much invested in this one to let anything slide. :)
-Life is pretty cool. Just tired a lot.
-Neighbors up the street are having a party or something because the top 40 station is BLARING.
What I do know however:
-I've been interning for a month already! It feels so much longer in some ways! So far I've subbed for 5th grade twice, 1 grade once, and pre-k once all day. I've done half days in 4th. I've also done a lot of work in their autistic program. This week alone I was in there 3 out of 5 school days. They are good kids, and my heart goes out to a few. I just want to scoop them up and take them home!
-I've got a shit-ton of homework. But It's done for the weekend. Time to have fun, be with my boy, Have dinner with my cousin and her husband and swap teacher stories. :)
-I finished the rough draft of my secret not releasing much about it story. After a copy right I will spill the beans. I have too much invested in this one to let anything slide. :)
-Life is pretty cool. Just tired a lot.
-Neighbors up the street are having a party or something because the top 40 station is BLARING.
September 19, 2011
Hi
The meaning of the name Teagan is Little Poet
The origin of the name Teagan is Irish
Alternate spellings: Teegan, Teagen
Notes: From Teague. Possibly also derived from the Welsh name Tegan meaning "pretty, fair"
Not only is it the name of one of my favorite students, but the meaning would apply. :)
Locking it away for the future. <3
The origin of the name Teagan is Irish
Alternate spellings: Teegan, Teagen
Notes: From Teague. Possibly also derived from the Welsh name Tegan meaning "pretty, fair"
Not only is it the name of one of my favorite students, but the meaning would apply. :)
Locking it away for the future. <3
August 20, 2011
The Summer That Was...and The Summer That Will Never Be
So here I am. Sorry for not writing. It's been an interesting few months. This summer has been nothing short of a blur.
Almost exactly 3 months ago, I graduated from CCSU. At the time, there was such an anticipation, it seemed like it would never come. And now it's a distant memory. I just finished my graduate school orientation and I'm one credit closer to getting my masters. (So the driving an hour each way for a week was worth it.)
After a brief week of relaxing with my cousins and whatnot, I started my summer class. It was terrible, I had walked at the XL center, but I had to go back to school? And worse, learn about King Arthur? At first it wasn't so bad, but I had to miss the most amazing week of the year and the best place on earth for the second year in a row. However on the plus side, As of right now it looks as though I will be going to LMC 2012. Even if I have class again. It will only be one day for four hours. But it sounds like I will be finished before camp even starts. I wish I could explain the joy that that brings me.
I spent a lot of time with Jon this summer, and he moved out of his parents house! However with Interning all week and then class we will not see each as much. But I'm trying to look on the bright side of things. It will mean much more when we are together now and we probably won't bicker as much because we won't be spending every waking moment together. Also...2 years in a few weeks!
The final thing I will leave you with is of course writing related. I've been spending pretty much every free moment (and even at work some...shhh) working on a new idea. I'm on my 16th chapter and I'm figuring I'm going to need about 5 more to get where I want to go. For along time I thought that my trilogy (Carceral, Manumit and Venerate) were going to be my "babies" so to speak. I'm even proud to say that 2 out of 3 have their rough draft written. But it was so hard. I created a world, races, religions, history etc etc etc. And it got to be too much for me to handle. I love it of course, but I'm not certain that some else reading it would like it right now for anything besides the main characters romance and it's more than just that! So for now Carceral will sit in Jon's house, Manumit will be in my desk and Venerate will be written someday. I'm not giving up on it, I just need to look at it from a different perspective and I'm not ready to do that yet...
So anyway...NEW project. I'm actually being really secretive about it because I really want it to be a surprise if it goes anywhere. I think I've told my cousin Ashley, Jon and my brother about it. What I will say is that it's a YA fantasy/paranormal story. And that it also has influences from my real life. One being the setting (loosely) and the other being a few characters, one in particular. I'm hoping this will not be an issue (I'm not exactly sure how they would feel to know that they are a character in my book) but it's really more so a situation in the beginning of the story that is similar to something that happened to me. It kind of spins off from there. To be honest, I really don't care because the feelings that I was "revisiting" made for some great writing as well as a killer story playlist. :)
I'm really excited about it. And have been working on it for about...2 months and change. Once it's done, I'm gonna put it away for awhile. I met an author a few weeks ago that said to "let it think about what's it's done" and I thought that was a hilarious way to describe it. That way, when I pick it up in say...a month, it will be new again, and ready to be made better.
I'm telling you I've become a nut. :)
Almost exactly 3 months ago, I graduated from CCSU. At the time, there was such an anticipation, it seemed like it would never come. And now it's a distant memory. I just finished my graduate school orientation and I'm one credit closer to getting my masters. (So the driving an hour each way for a week was worth it.)
After a brief week of relaxing with my cousins and whatnot, I started my summer class. It was terrible, I had walked at the XL center, but I had to go back to school? And worse, learn about King Arthur? At first it wasn't so bad, but I had to miss the most amazing week of the year and the best place on earth for the second year in a row. However on the plus side, As of right now it looks as though I will be going to LMC 2012. Even if I have class again. It will only be one day for four hours. But it sounds like I will be finished before camp even starts. I wish I could explain the joy that that brings me.
I spent a lot of time with Jon this summer, and he moved out of his parents house! However with Interning all week and then class we will not see each as much. But I'm trying to look on the bright side of things. It will mean much more when we are together now and we probably won't bicker as much because we won't be spending every waking moment together. Also...2 years in a few weeks!
The final thing I will leave you with is of course writing related. I've been spending pretty much every free moment (and even at work some...shhh) working on a new idea. I'm on my 16th chapter and I'm figuring I'm going to need about 5 more to get where I want to go. For along time I thought that my trilogy (Carceral, Manumit and Venerate) were going to be my "babies" so to speak. I'm even proud to say that 2 out of 3 have their rough draft written. But it was so hard. I created a world, races, religions, history etc etc etc. And it got to be too much for me to handle. I love it of course, but I'm not certain that some else reading it would like it right now for anything besides the main characters romance and it's more than just that! So for now Carceral will sit in Jon's house, Manumit will be in my desk and Venerate will be written someday. I'm not giving up on it, I just need to look at it from a different perspective and I'm not ready to do that yet...
So anyway...NEW project. I'm actually being really secretive about it because I really want it to be a surprise if it goes anywhere. I think I've told my cousin Ashley, Jon and my brother about it. What I will say is that it's a YA fantasy/paranormal story. And that it also has influences from my real life. One being the setting (loosely) and the other being a few characters, one in particular. I'm hoping this will not be an issue (I'm not exactly sure how they would feel to know that they are a character in my book) but it's really more so a situation in the beginning of the story that is similar to something that happened to me. It kind of spins off from there. To be honest, I really don't care because the feelings that I was "revisiting" made for some great writing as well as a killer story playlist. :)
I'm really excited about it. And have been working on it for about...2 months and change. Once it's done, I'm gonna put it away for awhile. I met an author a few weeks ago that said to "let it think about what's it's done" and I thought that was a hilarious way to describe it. That way, when I pick it up in say...a month, it will be new again, and ready to be made better.
I'm telling you I've become a nut. :)
July 29, 2011
June 14, 2011
An update
I haven't really been posting. Partially because I'm busy, but also just because nothing really stands out to me. But an update: why the heck not.
My summer classes are a lot of work. I honestly have nothing to say that makes it any better. I guess that it will be over June 30th and then I can move on to the next chapter of my life which will be even more work. but...eh...it will be a change of scenery at least.
I also got a parking ticket at school yesterday. One last hurrah CCFU?
But in other news. Started picking up the pencil to work on Venerate A.K.A part three of the trilogy. And I went to Barnes and Noble to do homework today...and I may go back there again and see if I can get anywhere. As for the other two...Jon still has part One and part two needs A LOT OF work. but it's done at least.
In the Jon world, things are really going good for for him. For one: he's been looking at full time jobs. He actually had an interview today, so we shall see how that goes. Also, he's moving out! I KNOW RIGHT? Long story short his brother is moving to New Jersey and He (eventually WE) will be renting the house. Without a job (my internship pays for tuition only) I can't pay the bills. So until the internship is over or my parents don't mind that I stay with Jon and not pay I will only be a visitor. but either way...pretty exciting.
I move home in a little over a month and although it has good points (cheaper, less crappy food etc) it will be interesting (dad anyone?) but trying to collect all my stuff in this apartment is an overwhelming and scary thought.
Cheers.
My summer classes are a lot of work. I honestly have nothing to say that makes it any better. I guess that it will be over June 30th and then I can move on to the next chapter of my life which will be even more work. but...eh...it will be a change of scenery at least.
I also got a parking ticket at school yesterday. One last hurrah CCFU?
But in other news. Started picking up the pencil to work on Venerate A.K.A part three of the trilogy. And I went to Barnes and Noble to do homework today...and I may go back there again and see if I can get anywhere. As for the other two...Jon still has part One and part two needs A LOT OF work. but it's done at least.
In the Jon world, things are really going good for for him. For one: he's been looking at full time jobs. He actually had an interview today, so we shall see how that goes. Also, he's moving out! I KNOW RIGHT? Long story short his brother is moving to New Jersey and He (eventually WE) will be renting the house. Without a job (my internship pays for tuition only) I can't pay the bills. So until the internship is over or my parents don't mind that I stay with Jon and not pay I will only be a visitor. but either way...pretty exciting.
I move home in a little over a month and although it has good points (cheaper, less crappy food etc) it will be interesting (dad anyone?) but trying to collect all my stuff in this apartment is an overwhelming and scary thought.
Cheers.
June 1, 2011
so this becomes life...
I started my summer classes yesterday. And If King Arthur actually looked like this...well I suppose it would have been nice to be Guinivere!
May 15, 2011
Don't mind me...just knitting baby sweaters...
...because Jon's sister is having a GIRL! WOOOOOOT!
I started making it before I knew anyway, just because I like the pattern...but had I discovered Heather was having another boy...I would have kept making it. My cousin Sarah had a baby girl last night...or you know...when I have kids...
Here's the countdown:
5 days till I'm 22.
6 days till commencement.
15 days till summer classes begin
46 days till I'm officialy done with being an undergrad
77 days until my lease is up/ my last day at Big Y (for now at least)
93(?) days until Grad School starts
-Internship begins
-Heather's baby is born
Big things are a comin. :)
I started making it before I knew anyway, just because I like the pattern...but had I discovered Heather was having another boy...I would have kept making it. My cousin Sarah had a baby girl last night...or you know...when I have kids...
Here's the countdown:
5 days till I'm 22.
6 days till commencement.
15 days till summer classes begin
46 days till I'm officialy done with being an undergrad
77 days until my lease is up/ my last day at Big Y (for now at least)
93(?) days until Grad School starts
-Internship begins
-Heather's baby is born
Big things are a comin. :)
May 10, 2011
May 5, 2011
:)
I always seem to meet people and make great friends just before a chapter of my life is about to close... :(
But I'm glad I tagged along tonight, it was the most fun I've had in a long time. :)
And sometimes it's fun to know that Jon is not the only boy that finds me attractive. Sometimes I forget. But don't tell him that. He will probably want to kill someone. :P
Good night!
But I'm glad I tagged along tonight, it was the most fun I've had in a long time. :)
And sometimes it's fun to know that Jon is not the only boy that finds me attractive. Sometimes I forget. But don't tell him that. He will probably want to kill someone. :P
Good night!
April 22, 2011
Here's that Long one
Since I don't have to work till four tomorrow and I'm not really tired, I guess I will give an update.
I think the thing that is most exciting and new is that Jon's older sister announced today that she is pregnant with her second baby! I'm really happy for her because Tyler is 3 and change now. This is Grand kid number three for Jon's parents (Jon's brother has a little 8 month old boy) and everyone (myself included) is hoping it's a girl. Not that I don't love Tyler and Fintan, but I want to make girl things! I know it probably seems strange but in September I will have been with Jon for two years and I feel like I've known these kids their almost their whole lives (With Fintan it has been his whole entire life.) Anyway, I already feel very connected to them. Tyler already has called me Auntie Kelly. Now I know, I know this is not the first time I've had this title with a boyfriend's nephew. However, the difference is that in past the parents were pushing it and it made me uncomfortable. This time it happened on it's own through his mouth. He ran over to me on Christmas and thanked me and called me that. That means more to me than if Heather and BJ told him to say that. I've been in his life since he was just shy of two years old. He might not know any better, but in any case... I am constantly proven that I belong in this family. It's only a matter of time...
Okay enough sappiness.
In other Jon's family related news, he may be buying his brother's house! WOOOOT! Now if a job would just open up...oh wait...it's Connecticut and America and the economy sucks! God? Could you grant Jon TWO miracle opportunities?
My hand really effing hurts but that could be because I write everyday of my life for hours...My rough draft of Manumit is pretty close to done. Two months? Have I turned into Bach, or Mozart or James Paterson...hahaah. Busting out these drafts like I'm a machine? Guess I should enjoy it now...because in September...life beyond Elementary Education is OVER.
Also, I've lost 8 pounds! WHAT? Finally! I've only been dieting and working out since January! To be honest I've stepped it up a shit ton. I work out 3-4 times a week and I've pretty much stopped eating out (Like once every other week if that). Also on a New BC pill so that might be helping too, but whatever it is. THANK YOU GOD it's making me feel great. Oh yah and my clothes fit better too. :)
Sorry for Bragging.
I graduate in 31(?) days which is getting intense. My last Acabella concert is Thursday and I have one big paper before my finals week work begins. It's certainly been a long and crazy road, but I suppose that I wouldn't have it any other way.
Life has been good lately. <3
I think the thing that is most exciting and new is that Jon's older sister announced today that she is pregnant with her second baby! I'm really happy for her because Tyler is 3 and change now. This is Grand kid number three for Jon's parents (Jon's brother has a little 8 month old boy) and everyone (myself included) is hoping it's a girl. Not that I don't love Tyler and Fintan, but I want to make girl things! I know it probably seems strange but in September I will have been with Jon for two years and I feel like I've known these kids their almost their whole lives (With Fintan it has been his whole entire life.) Anyway, I already feel very connected to them. Tyler already has called me Auntie Kelly. Now I know, I know this is not the first time I've had this title with a boyfriend's nephew. However, the difference is that in past the parents were pushing it and it made me uncomfortable. This time it happened on it's own through his mouth. He ran over to me on Christmas and thanked me and called me that. That means more to me than if Heather and BJ told him to say that. I've been in his life since he was just shy of two years old. He might not know any better, but in any case... I am constantly proven that I belong in this family. It's only a matter of time...
Okay enough sappiness.
In other Jon's family related news, he may be buying his brother's house! WOOOOT! Now if a job would just open up...oh wait...it's Connecticut and America and the economy sucks! God? Could you grant Jon TWO miracle opportunities?
My hand really effing hurts but that could be because I write everyday of my life for hours...My rough draft of Manumit is pretty close to done. Two months? Have I turned into Bach, or Mozart or James Paterson...hahaah. Busting out these drafts like I'm a machine? Guess I should enjoy it now...because in September...life beyond Elementary Education is OVER.
Also, I've lost 8 pounds! WHAT? Finally! I've only been dieting and working out since January! To be honest I've stepped it up a shit ton. I work out 3-4 times a week and I've pretty much stopped eating out (Like once every other week if that). Also on a New BC pill so that might be helping too, but whatever it is. THANK YOU GOD it's making me feel great. Oh yah and my clothes fit better too. :)
Sorry for Bragging.
I graduate in 31(?) days which is getting intense. My last Acabella concert is Thursday and I have one big paper before my finals week work begins. It's certainly been a long and crazy road, but I suppose that I wouldn't have it any other way.
Life has been good lately. <3
April 16, 2011
Hi There
Long entry is due. Part of me wants to stay up. Part of me also wants to sleep.
Bullet points:
-Intern School awesome
-Mohegan Senior Trip AWESOME
-Acabellas DRAMATIC
-Manumit- Going well
-Work- Killing me slowly
-School= ALMOST DONE!
There are probably other points in there too, but I cant remember currently.
Bullet points:
-Intern School awesome
-Mohegan Senior Trip AWESOME
-Acabellas DRAMATIC
-Manumit- Going well
-Work- Killing me slowly
-School= ALMOST DONE!
There are probably other points in there too, but I cant remember currently.
April 5, 2011
Quick Update
I've been neglectful. April is nothing but outrageously busy...I am actually looking forward to May. Haha. No Acabella's at least.
If exciting news. I am going to be interning at Harry S. Fisher Elementary School in Terryville next year. It sounds like they only have one Intern per year and the Principal called ME before I had a chance to call her, so I feel pretty happy. :) It's right in between my house and Waterbury, so it's the perfect situation. I'm going to visit the school on friday and I'm looking forward to it.
In also exciting related news. Jon has been looking at full time jobs. Who know if he will hear anything back, but at least he's looking on his own. I'm really hoping that he will have his own place so when can have some privacy. Not that I don't love his parents, but you must admit, that would be A MAJOR DRAG.
However, he's is like painstakingly taking his time with Carceral and I feel like I'm going to be done with the rough draft of Manumit before I have Carceral back. In his defense. I always knew that Manumit and Venerate were going to be easier to write. But Carceral had to be done to make sense. Hopefully Jon and other's can help make it just as kick ass.
Okay, I need to eat. Talk to you later.
If exciting news. I am going to be interning at Harry S. Fisher Elementary School in Terryville next year. It sounds like they only have one Intern per year and the Principal called ME before I had a chance to call her, so I feel pretty happy. :) It's right in between my house and Waterbury, so it's the perfect situation. I'm going to visit the school on friday and I'm looking forward to it.
In also exciting related news. Jon has been looking at full time jobs. Who know if he will hear anything back, but at least he's looking on his own. I'm really hoping that he will have his own place so when can have some privacy. Not that I don't love his parents, but you must admit, that would be A MAJOR DRAG.
However, he's is like painstakingly taking his time with Carceral and I feel like I'm going to be done with the rough draft of Manumit before I have Carceral back. In his defense. I always knew that Manumit and Venerate were going to be easier to write. But Carceral had to be done to make sense. Hopefully Jon and other's can help make it just as kick ass.
Okay, I need to eat. Talk to you later.
March 27, 2011
March 25, 2011
Haha
So I see why people give up on this blog thing half way through...eventually you are like....oh damn I have to hunt for more pictures...Eh, we will see if I feel like picking it up tomorrow. Work has been hectic. But I will have money.
Nothing too exciting otherwise. Just been reading and working on my rough draft of Manumit. Jon has Carceral and I'm scared he's going to hate it. Here's hoping he's going to love it instead.
Then here's the game plan:
Revise all the stuff he and I went through
Apply for copyright
Send out queries? EGADS! (That might be scarier than Jon reading the 1st draft)
Here's a more general game plan:
Apply for Summer classes
Meet for my interview with UB
Pass everything (Not really concerned)
Hopefully have time for novel stuff.
Nothing too exciting otherwise. Just been reading and working on my rough draft of Manumit. Jon has Carceral and I'm scared he's going to hate it. Here's hoping he's going to love it instead.
Then here's the game plan:
Revise all the stuff he and I went through
Apply for copyright
Send out queries? EGADS! (That might be scarier than Jon reading the 1st draft)
Here's a more general game plan:
Apply for Summer classes
Meet for my interview with UB
Pass everything (Not really concerned)
Hopefully have time for novel stuff.
March 21, 2011
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
I want to publish a book and be popular somewhere in between these two. I want my characters and my books to have a fan base and pandemonium like Twilight. But I want people to like me as an author and enjoy my writing like J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter.
March 20, 2011
Day 14 A picture of someone you couldn't imagine your life without
caught up again!
He's not just my boyfriend, He's my best friend too. :)
He's not just my boyfriend, He's my best friend too. :)
Day 13- Your Favorite Band or Artist
Florence and the Machine is Magical!
Muse!!
and of course my boys....Adam on the far left. <3
Day 12- A picture of Something You Love
Since the day I could hold a pencil. I just finished a huge round of edits.Now Jon gets to tear it apart.
Also honorable mentions go to JON and knitting.
March 17, 2011
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
I think I am seriously the ONLY person that hates to drive.
March 16, 2011
Day 10 - A picture of someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
I know that this is cheesy, but I've felt that way for a very very long time. It's only a matter of time :) I'm really hoping that we'll be living together before that, but we will see what happens. <3
March 15, 2011
A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
I can't believe I don't have the three of us together. We've been through alot. It sucks that One lives in Salem and the other in NYC. But when we get together, it's always good!
and Jon obviously. But He's the star of tomorrow! :)
March 14, 2011
Day 8 A picture that makes you laugh.
I guess this means that we were very expressive. But frozen in time...we look like Morons.
Love you ladies! <3
March 13, 2011
Day 7 A picture of your true self
I'll be caught up now!
This pretty much sums up how I secretly feel about life. Haha
This pretty much sums up how I secretly feel about life. Haha
Day 6 A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Davey Havok, the guy second from the left.
1. He's famous
2. He's currently on Broadway
3. His voice is perfect for my range (which I'm not sure if that means he has a girl voice or I have a man voice)
4. (and most importantly) He is standing to the right of the love of my life, the man of dreams. Haha. No seriously. He was in my dream last night.
March 11, 2011
Day 5 - A picture of your favorite memory.
This was like the last entry, All about Lithuania. My two cousins on the outside are Stacie and Tom, they are from Torrington. My other cousins are Sandra and Zilvinas and though we met for the first time on that trip, it really felt like we had known each other for much longer. I know Cliche.
The second picture is proof that we looked related too. :)
March 10, 2011
Day 4 A picture of your favorite night.
Well this was the beginning of a night. I suppose that counts. This whole trip was amazing and I want to go back SO BAD.
March 9, 2011
Day3 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Of All time?
I think this picture if hilarious too. :)
And a Recent Addition?
I think this picture if hilarious too. :)
And a Recent Addition?
March 8, 2011
Day2 - A picture of you and a person you have been close to for a while.
Both of these ladies have been with me since at least the 6th grade. It's weird to think that we are all done with college!
March 7, 2011
Why the eff not?
Lets see if i can actually do this
Day One- A picture of you and 15 facts
1.I'm currently trying to publish a book. I'm still in the the editing stages...but here's hoping.
2. That being said, the idea is a trilogy and I'm working on writing the rough draft for the second one.
3. I love it, but I'm trying really hard to have my main characters not become Bella and Edward sugary sweet gross. ugh. Sometimes it's hard.
4. This could be because the person Rynor is based is like my biggest celebrity crush! He makes my brain go nuts. :)
5. Too bad he's like 35. Haha.
6. If you haven't been able to tell, this has been really consuming my life lately, and it's all I think about and talk about. Bless my boyfriends soul.
7. Speaking of, He's the most amazing person I've ever met. He puts up with my quirkiness and keeps me grounded. I would be lost without him. A year and a half this week! :)
8. I'm graduating in 2 months and change. CANT WAIT
9. I"m going to Grad school (God willing) in August.
10. I really want a dog. He will be named Rambo. Yes like John Rambo. I also want a cat. He will be named Ovie. Like Alex Ovechkin, The hockey player. (Thank you Jon)
11. If you see me writing anything during a class, I can guarantee you that it's not for the class. This should have really gone along with the first 6, but you know I had to do a proper Jon acknowledgment and then I got side tracked...
12. My Job has made me dislike people, surprisingly more than I ever felt at my old job. Almost out of there anyhow.
13. My job also "twitter attacked" Jes. Which I still can not believe. :)
14. I feel like a nut as I'm writing this.
15. But at least I have accepted the fact that I am a nut. Here's hoping I can do this for 29 more days!
Day One- A picture of you and 15 facts
1.I'm currently trying to publish a book. I'm still in the the editing stages...but here's hoping.
2. That being said, the idea is a trilogy and I'm working on writing the rough draft for the second one.
3. I love it, but I'm trying really hard to have my main characters not become Bella and Edward sugary sweet gross. ugh. Sometimes it's hard.
4. This could be because the person Rynor is based is like my biggest celebrity crush! He makes my brain go nuts. :)
5. Too bad he's like 35. Haha.
6. If you haven't been able to tell, this has been really consuming my life lately, and it's all I think about and talk about. Bless my boyfriends soul.
7. Speaking of, He's the most amazing person I've ever met. He puts up with my quirkiness and keeps me grounded. I would be lost without him. A year and a half this week! :)
8. I'm graduating in 2 months and change. CANT WAIT
9. I"m going to Grad school (God willing) in August.
10. I really want a dog. He will be named Rambo. Yes like John Rambo. I also want a cat. He will be named Ovie. Like Alex Ovechkin, The hockey player. (Thank you Jon)
11. If you see me writing anything during a class, I can guarantee you that it's not for the class. This should have really gone along with the first 6, but you know I had to do a proper Jon acknowledgment and then I got side tracked...
12. My Job has made me dislike people, surprisingly more than I ever felt at my old job. Almost out of there anyhow.
13. My job also "twitter attacked" Jes. Which I still can not believe. :)
14. I feel like a nut as I'm writing this.
15. But at least I have accepted the fact that I am a nut. Here's hoping I can do this for 29 more days!
March 6, 2011
Phew
Wishing I had the ability to make friend only entries...hmmm.
But seriously. *Proverbial Stress released*
But seriously. *Proverbial Stress released*
March 4, 2011
Libba Bray you've done it again
So I finished Rebel Angels last night. I've really got to stop reading good books, because I get so upset when they're over. (Just kidding)Although I thought it was a little slow to start, I felt that it represented itself by the end and was just as good if not better As A Great and Terrible Beauty. So you get an A
Now all that's left is The Sweet Far Thing, but with all the books I have to read for school and a few other ones I have purchased, I'm hoping that it will be on my KINDLE when I get one for graduating in MAY.
In other news, any day now...should be getting my acceptance to Gradschool which means I can make an appointment to pick out a school. *crosses fingers* here's hoping for Harwinton Consolidated.
I should get going. I have Errands up the wazoo. Then movie night with Jon. :)
Now all that's left is The Sweet Far Thing, but with all the books I have to read for school and a few other ones I have purchased, I'm hoping that it will be on my KINDLE when I get one for graduating in MAY.
In other news, any day now...should be getting my acceptance to Gradschool which means I can make an appointment to pick out a school. *crosses fingers* here's hoping for Harwinton Consolidated.
I should get going. I have Errands up the wazoo. Then movie night with Jon. :)
February 25, 2011
I have weird dreams...
So I had another one those "baby" dreams except this one had an oh so strange twist!
So I have a daughter, she's like a year old. But Carolyn has been raising her? I haven't seen the child since I gave her up and now I'm coming to to visit her. Carolyn leads me to her room and says "Kaine, mommy's here!" (Why the child is named Kaine, as in Jordan's last name/ guy who killed Abel I have no idea.) and the child shoots up from her crib. but when she sees it's me she stiffens right up because obviously she thought I was Carolyn. I'm devastated. Long story short, I'm so over come with motherly joy that I eventually take Kaine back home with me, even though I'm convinced that's not the name I gave her when she popped out of me. and I'm happy. Like five minutes later....I have a son too, who I think is named Jacob. I'm talking to my mom looking the same, 21 years old...with 2 small children under the age of 5.
So I woke up confused.
A) It was understood that they were Jon's. They had his wavy dark hair, but Where the eff was he?
B) Why could I not remember their names? Quarter life Amnesia?
C) WHY BABY DREAMS?
In other fun news. I FINISHED MY STORY! IT'S IN A BINDER IN MY ROOOOOOOOM!
So I have a daughter, she's like a year old. But Carolyn has been raising her? I haven't seen the child since I gave her up and now I'm coming to to visit her. Carolyn leads me to her room and says "Kaine, mommy's here!" (Why the child is named Kaine, as in Jordan's last name/ guy who killed Abel I have no idea.) and the child shoots up from her crib. but when she sees it's me she stiffens right up because obviously she thought I was Carolyn. I'm devastated. Long story short, I'm so over come with motherly joy that I eventually take Kaine back home with me, even though I'm convinced that's not the name I gave her when she popped out of me. and I'm happy. Like five minutes later....I have a son too, who I think is named Jacob. I'm talking to my mom looking the same, 21 years old...with 2 small children under the age of 5.
So I woke up confused.
A) It was understood that they were Jon's. They had his wavy dark hair, but Where the eff was he?
B) Why could I not remember their names? Quarter life Amnesia?
C) WHY BABY DREAMS?
In other fun news. I FINISHED MY STORY! IT'S IN A BINDER IN MY ROOOOOOOOM!
February 16, 2011
Photoshop made my computer blow up.
Seriously. Don't use boot leg stuff. It get's you in the long run. Thank god Jon is a techno geek. :)
I hate that by the time I have free time at night...I'm exhausted. This story is never going to get typed.
But in exciting news, (not really) I actually have a desk to work at now....and not just an additional place that I stack crap. HOW LONG WILL IT LAST? I don't know how I've acquired so much stuff in this little room. I don't know where it's going to fit when I bring it home for Grad school. I may be giving a lot of stuff away. Or renting a storage garage. :(
Since I get next to no time to type and edit Carceral, I've outlined and started the first few pages of Manumit. I really want to get book one typed and printed so that loved ones and others can look it over so I can fix it, but you know, with 4 hour acabella rehearsals twice a week plus an average of 5 hours of school a day, plus work equals you do what you can...Don't talk to me about Acabellas please...part of it may be senioritis...or "other things", but I right now I welcome April 28th with open arms.
Valentine's day was low key, but awesome. I burned Jon some cds and wrote him a note and he made me dinner. I hope that next Valentines day we will celebrating in HIS apartment, we will see about Grad school and jobs and things like that. One can dream right?
Well, I should go to bed! It's Thursday tomorrow already! At least the weeks go by quick this semester!
I hate that by the time I have free time at night...I'm exhausted. This story is never going to get typed.
But in exciting news, (not really) I actually have a desk to work at now....and not just an additional place that I stack crap. HOW LONG WILL IT LAST? I don't know how I've acquired so much stuff in this little room. I don't know where it's going to fit when I bring it home for Grad school. I may be giving a lot of stuff away. Or renting a storage garage. :(
Since I get next to no time to type and edit Carceral, I've outlined and started the first few pages of Manumit. I really want to get book one typed and printed so that loved ones and others can look it over so I can fix it, but you know, with 4 hour acabella rehearsals twice a week plus an average of 5 hours of school a day, plus work equals you do what you can...Don't talk to me about Acabellas please...part of it may be senioritis...or "other things", but I right now I welcome April 28th with open arms.
Valentine's day was low key, but awesome. I burned Jon some cds and wrote him a note and he made me dinner. I hope that next Valentines day we will celebrating in HIS apartment, we will see about Grad school and jobs and things like that. One can dream right?
Well, I should go to bed! It's Thursday tomorrow already! At least the weeks go by quick this semester!
February 12, 2011
To Tweet or not to To Tweet?
That is the question. I honestly know nothing about it.
Typing/basic editing/researching the publishing process.
Really not ready for that step yet. But it's good to know. :)
Also copyrighting it? Crazy and I right?
P.S. Alien is an awful movie.
P.S.S. Carceral would take place in a city like this.
It's actually Malta in the Mediterranean. But you get it.
Typing/basic editing/researching the publishing process.
Really not ready for that step yet. But it's good to know. :)
Also copyrighting it? Crazy and I right?
P.S. Alien is an awful movie.
P.S.S. Carceral would take place in a city like this.
It's actually Malta in the Mediterranean. But you get it.
February 10, 2011
Telegrams
Stephenie Meyer- Watch your back. I'm coming to derail your gravy train. :) Just kidding love your books, but no seriously. It's my turn.
Davey Havok- The green day musical? REALLY... :(
Steven Stamkos- I'm kinda in love with you. Don't tell Jon. He introduced us.
Shayne Leighton- I wish I was you! Or at least your friend. You are 20 and are getting a book published! ENVY.
My English Professors- Sorry for writing during class. Except you Karpuk. I know you would kill me.
Katy Perry- I like you now. Good job on Firework.
My brother- PICK UP YOUR PHONE! HA
Davey Havok- The green day musical? REALLY... :(
Steven Stamkos- I'm kinda in love with you. Don't tell Jon. He introduced us.
Shayne Leighton- I wish I was you! Or at least your friend. You are 20 and are getting a book published! ENVY.
My English Professors- Sorry for writing during class. Except you Karpuk. I know you would kill me.
Katy Perry- I like you now. Good job on Firework.
My brother- PICK UP YOUR PHONE! HA
February 9, 2011
It all began in Algebra II classroom at THS
The rough draft of Carceral is complete!
Now comes the tedious shitty part. But it will be worth it.
<3
PS-Is anyone else disturbed that Justin Bieber is 16 and sings like a castratiti (You know, no junk)? I think that may be his secret. :)
Now comes the tedious shitty part. But it will be worth it.
<3
PS-Is anyone else disturbed that Justin Bieber is 16 and sings like a castratiti (You know, no junk)? I think that may be his secret. :)
February 2, 2011
Carceral, Manumit, and Venerate
The Trilogy finally has titles! It only took me like...5 years right?
Worked on Book One alot the past two snow days. Yay! It's almost done! Then you know editing and shiz.
Worked on Book One alot the past two snow days. Yay! It's almost done! Then you know editing and shiz.
February 1, 2011
Snowed in?
Another awful weather day. One of my Tuesday/Thursday classes has only met once. :( It's February now...It's gotta end soon right?
Not too much to share. Just a quick book grade.
Bree Tanner- B- Not terrible like some said, but not fantastic either. It lacked the whole chemistry thing that's rampant with Bella and Edward. But for 178 pages, it was a decent attempt. Perhaps a Reneesme POV is in the future? (Not sure how I would grade that one either.)
Up Next is Rebel Angels by Libba Bray. And Harry Potter at some point.
Not too much to share. Just a quick book grade.
Bree Tanner- B- Not terrible like some said, but not fantastic either. It lacked the whole chemistry thing that's rampant with Bella and Edward. But for 178 pages, it was a decent attempt. Perhaps a Reneesme POV is in the future? (Not sure how I would grade that one either.)
Up Next is Rebel Angels by Libba Bray. And Harry Potter at some point.
January 30, 2011
should be sleeping. Oh well.
Real quick update.
Cleopatra's Daughter. A+++++++++ times infinity. I was really upset when it was over. But it had a really awesome surprise ending! GOD I need to get back to my stories!
I'm now reading Stephanie Meyer's The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. I heard mixed things about it. We shall see who's correct.
Loving Katy Perry's Firework song right now. Stupid Just Dance 2. It's stuck in my head.
Went to Jon's Grandma's for a Post Holiday party (She was away during the actual holidays) SHE had everyone in his family (spouses and significant others included) go in her room and go through a mountain of stuff. Like I have plastic shopping bags full of stuff that she gave me. Insanity. Did you also know that Jon and Rachel Hanlon are first cousins? They are.
I'm ready to take a leave of absence from big y. Waiting 4 more months? 5 months? BRING IT ON.
My ipod charger cable thing is missing. :(
Okay should go to bed soon. Marathon school day commences in 9 hours and change.
Bye
Cleopatra's Daughter. A+++++++++ times infinity. I was really upset when it was over. But it had a really awesome surprise ending! GOD I need to get back to my stories!
I'm now reading Stephanie Meyer's The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. I heard mixed things about it. We shall see who's correct.
Loving Katy Perry's Firework song right now. Stupid Just Dance 2. It's stuck in my head.
Went to Jon's Grandma's for a Post Holiday party (She was away during the actual holidays) SHE had everyone in his family (spouses and significant others included) go in her room and go through a mountain of stuff. Like I have plastic shopping bags full of stuff that she gave me. Insanity. Did you also know that Jon and Rachel Hanlon are first cousins? They are.
I'm ready to take a leave of absence from big y. Waiting 4 more months? 5 months? BRING IT ON.
My ipod charger cable thing is missing. :(
Okay should go to bed soon. Marathon school day commences in 9 hours and change.
Bye
January 27, 2011
ugh. I HATE THE SNOW
my class is at 1:40. But I'm going to be heading out in a bit to clean off my car because I am sure that parking will be a nightmare. oh CCSU. We've been together for so long, your starting to get on my NERVES! In may we are so DONE. (With a quick 2nd try till July. Summer classes)
I really shouldn't be complaining...I just hate driving in the snow. It's one class and I'll bring a book. I really haven't had time for pleasure reading anyhow. Speaking of. I have so books to grade. (Haven't done this in a while. Book-a-week challenge met finals week.)
Harry Potter- Not done yet. About half way. Enough to see the movie. I know you must think it's crazy that I'm not one of those people who can just sit there and read a HP book all the way through in like 24 hours. But I can't. But what I've read so far is A+. DUH what else would it be?
Uglies By Scott Westerfield- I gave it a B. I thought it was going to be a quick read and the beginning was painful. But the middle and end made up for it. Really exciting, surprising and I'm a sucker for a romance.
Down a Dark Hall By Lois Duncan. This book was my moms! It's from the 70's. It was more like a Novella really. Anyway. I gave it a C. It was just too friggin weird at the end. When it was over, I may have actually been pissed off.
Now I'm reading Cleopatra's Daughter by Michele Moran. I'm not done with it yet, but I am in love. I think I just like historical fiction.
speaking of books. I finally got a great comment on Webook!
"Wow I read the page to fame thing and I was like... I WANT TO READ THIS. And then I did :) So hey, keep it up. I look forward to reading more :D"
At least someone appreciates a good Zombie story. Incentive to finish it? We will see.
I have to go bury out my car now.... *grumble*
I really shouldn't be complaining...I just hate driving in the snow. It's one class and I'll bring a book. I really haven't had time for pleasure reading anyhow. Speaking of. I have so books to grade. (Haven't done this in a while. Book-a-week challenge met finals week.)
Harry Potter- Not done yet. About half way. Enough to see the movie. I know you must think it's crazy that I'm not one of those people who can just sit there and read a HP book all the way through in like 24 hours. But I can't. But what I've read so far is A+. DUH what else would it be?
Uglies By Scott Westerfield- I gave it a B. I thought it was going to be a quick read and the beginning was painful. But the middle and end made up for it. Really exciting, surprising and I'm a sucker for a romance.
Down a Dark Hall By Lois Duncan. This book was my moms! It's from the 70's. It was more like a Novella really. Anyway. I gave it a C. It was just too friggin weird at the end. When it was over, I may have actually been pissed off.
Now I'm reading Cleopatra's Daughter by Michele Moran. I'm not done with it yet, but I am in love. I think I just like historical fiction.
speaking of books. I finally got a great comment on Webook!
"Wow I read the page to fame thing and I was like... I WANT TO READ THIS. And then I did :) So hey, keep it up. I look forward to reading more :D"
At least someone appreciates a good Zombie story. Incentive to finish it? We will see.
I have to go bury out my car now.... *grumble*
January 24, 2011
Last Semester: Day 1
It was a cold blustery day today. It was also the first day of my last semester. I had four of my six classes and they are back to back. Although it's not the best situation, I'm willing to make it work. I packed a lunch and ate it in between classes. I'm hoping that not having time to go get bad food will help with my whole loose weight/work out more mantra. My classes seem interesting. There's a lot of reading but that's what happens when you only have English courses left over.
My Shakespeare professor is the same that I had as last year. She comes really stern but she's awesome. There are about 15/20 of us and we are in a huge room it seems really odd. Jordan from camp is in my class. It's nice to know someone well. Although I must say, I'm starting to befriend English Majors. I'm still trying to grasp that they are not the music people. haha.
My Bible Professor is ironically old. But senile and adorable. He had a translate a section of Mark from Greek to English. Fun once you got the hang of it.
My world Lit professor seems fun. The class is completely full. There isn't one empty seat. It makes me really uneasy. I may be claustrophobic.
My American Renaissance professor is really cool. However, an hour long lecture about Emerson's life....Not so much. Here's hoping once we start reading things that I won't be watching the clock. A girl from my 298 class is in this one. She and I drove to a play together once. Again, it's nice to know people.
Winter Break was short in some ways but long in others. Big Y has so many teen twerps and college kids home I really didn't work that much. But it was okay because I had my winter class and I was really able to focus.
I also got to knit a lot. I feel pretty proud of myself. I remember I used to be the girl who could only use real knitting needles to make a simple garter stitch scarf. (I wore one of them today) I used the knifty knitter a lot early in college. (I plan on making Jon a hat with one soon). But lately I've gone regular knit crazy. Over the break alone. I made Jon a two-toned scarf with a ribbed pattern and a baby afghan with circulars. I'm going to donate the blanket. Next on the agenda is a olive green cowl (weird scarf that doesn't ave edges) for myself and the hat for Jon I discussed earlier. I have a cousin in Oklahoma that knits and is demanding a facebook album so stay tuned.
Jon and I went away last week. By away I mean my apartment and then an overnight by the casino. It was much needed. Perfect way to end the break. :)
He's here, and even though I went to the gym already, Jon wants to go. So I'm gonna finish my blanket. start the cowl tomorrow night.
Bye
My Shakespeare professor is the same that I had as last year. She comes really stern but she's awesome. There are about 15/20 of us and we are in a huge room it seems really odd. Jordan from camp is in my class. It's nice to know someone well. Although I must say, I'm starting to befriend English Majors. I'm still trying to grasp that they are not the music people. haha.
My Bible Professor is ironically old. But senile and adorable. He had a translate a section of Mark from Greek to English. Fun once you got the hang of it.
My world Lit professor seems fun. The class is completely full. There isn't one empty seat. It makes me really uneasy. I may be claustrophobic.
My American Renaissance professor is really cool. However, an hour long lecture about Emerson's life....Not so much. Here's hoping once we start reading things that I won't be watching the clock. A girl from my 298 class is in this one. She and I drove to a play together once. Again, it's nice to know people.
Winter Break was short in some ways but long in others. Big Y has so many teen twerps and college kids home I really didn't work that much. But it was okay because I had my winter class and I was really able to focus.
I also got to knit a lot. I feel pretty proud of myself. I remember I used to be the girl who could only use real knitting needles to make a simple garter stitch scarf. (I wore one of them today) I used the knifty knitter a lot early in college. (I plan on making Jon a hat with one soon). But lately I've gone regular knit crazy. Over the break alone. I made Jon a two-toned scarf with a ribbed pattern and a baby afghan with circulars. I'm going to donate the blanket. Next on the agenda is a olive green cowl (weird scarf that doesn't ave edges) for myself and the hat for Jon I discussed earlier. I have a cousin in Oklahoma that knits and is demanding a facebook album so stay tuned.
Jon and I went away last week. By away I mean my apartment and then an overnight by the casino. It was much needed. Perfect way to end the break. :)
He's here, and even though I went to the gym already, Jon wants to go. So I'm gonna finish my blanket. start the cowl tomorrow night.
Bye
January 20, 2011
Hi.
Quick update
Got an A in my online course.
My Grad school apps are going out tomorrow. This time next month I will know where I'm going/hopefully know where I'm going to be placed if I get the internship.
I'm almost done with my Project Linus Afghan. stay tuned.
Went to the Casino and broke even. :)
Jon and I just spent the past four days watching The Office. It's the calm before the spring semester storm.
I owe you...a long entry.
Got an A in my online course.
My Grad school apps are going out tomorrow. This time next month I will know where I'm going/hopefully know where I'm going to be placed if I get the internship.
I'm almost done with my Project Linus Afghan. stay tuned.
Went to the Casino and broke even. :)
Jon and I just spent the past four days watching The Office. It's the calm before the spring semester storm.
I owe you...a long entry.
January 3, 2011
Hey I'm still Alive
Sorry for the month hiatus. The end of the semester was crazy, as was work with the holidays. David was also here for two weeks. He shipped out yesterday. :( He's off to Washington now...it's probably going to be at least six months till we see each other. boo.
Keeping with the season...lets do some resolutions!
1. Work out as much as I have been if not more- I hate to admit it, but I've gained about 30 pounds since high school. I know that I used to be a semi-stick when I danced...but I don't like it. I mean I don't have to necessarily be back to that old weight...but I want to look nice in the clothes I own. Eating out less/eating better food should go hand and hand with this.
2. Finish an effing story. :) I thought I would finish TZN over break. I haven't touched it since school got out. I was losing steam...and I made the mistake of putting it somewhere that people could assess it, thinking it was awesome...and it's not. Not yet anyway. It discouraged me a little...but oh well. Better to find out now than later.
3. Make this last semester count. It's crazy to think that in less than 5 months, I will be walking at graduation. That being said...I was kind of a hermit this past semester. Granted, I got decent grades (STILL waiting to hear officially) but I pretty much went to class, went home, and went to bellas. Those girls were most of my out of school contact. This semester I'm going to try to see the Seth North crew, Carissa and even friends who don't go to CCSU. I want to try to do more fun stuff, because next year is going to be crazy. I don't know when I'm going to have time to see Jon let alone any one else. And obviously...get good grades
4. Make time for the little things. That being said, I should enjoy my lazy days with Jon. Knitting, reading for pleasure and writing stories. Because with my internship next year...I'm not even going to be able to work at Big Y.
5. Save money while I can. For when I don't have a job, and when I feel like I need to buy something.
Keeping with the season...lets do some resolutions!
1. Work out as much as I have been if not more- I hate to admit it, but I've gained about 30 pounds since high school. I know that I used to be a semi-stick when I danced...but I don't like it. I mean I don't have to necessarily be back to that old weight...but I want to look nice in the clothes I own. Eating out less/eating better food should go hand and hand with this.
2. Finish an effing story. :) I thought I would finish TZN over break. I haven't touched it since school got out. I was losing steam...and I made the mistake of putting it somewhere that people could assess it, thinking it was awesome...and it's not. Not yet anyway. It discouraged me a little...but oh well. Better to find out now than later.
3. Make this last semester count. It's crazy to think that in less than 5 months, I will be walking at graduation. That being said...I was kind of a hermit this past semester. Granted, I got decent grades (STILL waiting to hear officially) but I pretty much went to class, went home, and went to bellas. Those girls were most of my out of school contact. This semester I'm going to try to see the Seth North crew, Carissa and even friends who don't go to CCSU. I want to try to do more fun stuff, because next year is going to be crazy. I don't know when I'm going to have time to see Jon let alone any one else. And obviously...get good grades
4. Make time for the little things. That being said, I should enjoy my lazy days with Jon. Knitting, reading for pleasure and writing stories. Because with my internship next year...I'm not even going to be able to work at Big Y.
5. Save money while I can. For when I don't have a job, and when I feel like I need to buy something.
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