So I'm in my fourth day of pre-collegeness.. It's been quite a trip so far!
Lots of free time, and I am so ready to be busy! I got the professor for violin that I wanted, even though I thought her name was something else and I requested the wrong prof. Somehow, it all worked out and they put me in Professor Jiang's studio- YES!!
I am so lucky to have such a chill room mate- we get along perfectly, and we're both pretty carefree. We're not like, "Get your robe OFF of my mirror!" It's like, "If you have a visitor, I'll leave. I'm cool with visitors.."etc. Love it!
I have gone to a few parties to ring in the college year, and have met tons of new friends. I'm really enjoying it, although it is really weird enjoying all this without the bf.
Aside from my roommate, I've met some interesting people on this floor, such a silly collaborative mix of people and I'm so glad to be spending the upcoming year with them. They are all so nice and friendly, and there is no complaints. Even my CA (RA @ most schools) is totally sweet. He offered me to practice in his room if my roommate got annoyed with me. Brownie Points!!!
Tomorrow will be my first ACTUAL day...when classes start. I can't wait - but I'm also so scared. Haha, I won't lie. I have people to help me along the way though, so thank you to them (mostly my parents).
I'd write more, considering it's been days since my last post, but I have class very early tomorrow - 7:30 am! Wish me luck!
xox
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
Casting Away..almost.
In about four days to the hour almost, I will be taking a drive down to Tempe with my parents, and staying the night. The next morning BRIGHT and early, I will be moving into my small little dorm room in the Arcadia community on campus. Moving is another new experience for me; I was far too young to remember the one and only move I have ever been involved in - Chicago to AZ. This is different: I'm not sleeping, playing around in the kitchen, or eating, and letting my mom pack for me because that's what a 3 year old has to do. Nah, I'm packing my clothes. I'm getting a first aid kit together, picture frames, ironing all my clothes! You don't really realize how much work moving somewhere else is, until you actually do it. I never thought it would be hard, and I certainly didn't think I'd have to start packing a couple weeks in advance. I only really, really starting packing maybe one or two days ago, and I am feeling really behind. I still have to get a substantial working (hopefully better than average) bike lock, insurance, bus pass, the list goes on. Fortunately, I got a few things taken care of today, such as 95% of my laundry, and packed all the tops, bras, and dresses I'll need for the upcoming semester. Unfortunately, this means I'll be scrounging for my not-so-fav clothing to wear for the next couple of days, haha. Beware- I may be a plain Jane! ;)
For a weekend update: I was at the Arizona State University campus on Friday, and we paid off my tuition - another thing checked off the list!
We had quite a fun experience while there: we thought we were being rather 007'esque, "sneaking" into my future dorm's back door (thinking it would be locked!), "sneaking" into the elevator onto the 2nd floor where I will be staying, and then successfully and surprisingly being able to sneak into the EXACT dorm I will be living in, in a week. We wanted to see if the lock worked, so we re-opened the dorm room door to let my sister out to check, and the next thing we hear someone say, "hello! Are you going to be staying here?" and so my dad, mom, and I are stealing quick glances at each other before we decided to open the door and introduce ourselves. My "CA" (an RA at most universities) was really nice - he is the person who caught us in the act, I guess you could say :) It was also cool to see someone that I had added about a month ago on my facebook through an ASU Group on a discussion board. We found out that we were both music majors, so we added eachother. One of the people I was in contact with online happened to be at the dorm at the same time I was. She recognized me, and I recognized her face - I just couldn't remember where from! Anyway, that was a pretty cool experience. And thinking that in a week, my residential hall will no longer be so desolate, deserted, and quiet as it was when I was there visiting - But loud, fun, and unlike anything I've experienced. I'm so ready to make new friends, KEEP my old friends of course, and just soak in the whole experience.
I think I'm just about done with the packing now, after all : I've been packing basically the entire day!
xox
For a weekend update: I was at the Arizona State University campus on Friday, and we paid off my tuition - another thing checked off the list!
We had quite a fun experience while there: we thought we were being rather 007'esque, "sneaking" into my future dorm's back door (thinking it would be locked!), "sneaking" into the elevator onto the 2nd floor where I will be staying, and then successfully and surprisingly being able to sneak into the EXACT dorm I will be living in, in a week. We wanted to see if the lock worked, so we re-opened the dorm room door to let my sister out to check, and the next thing we hear someone say, "hello! Are you going to be staying here?" and so my dad, mom, and I are stealing quick glances at each other before we decided to open the door and introduce ourselves. My "CA" (an RA at most universities) was really nice - he is the person who caught us in the act, I guess you could say :) It was also cool to see someone that I had added about a month ago on my facebook through an ASU Group on a discussion board. We found out that we were both music majors, so we added eachother. One of the people I was in contact with online happened to be at the dorm at the same time I was. She recognized me, and I recognized her face - I just couldn't remember where from! Anyway, that was a pretty cool experience. And thinking that in a week, my residential hall will no longer be so desolate, deserted, and quiet as it was when I was there visiting - But loud, fun, and unlike anything I've experienced. I'm so ready to make new friends, KEEP my old friends of course, and just soak in the whole experience.
I think I'm just about done with the packing now, after all : I've been packing basically the entire day!
xox
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Recap on Ventilation
I had quite a roll there this early morning, I actually laughed while re-reading some of it again, because it was.. it was a sharp one. In a literal sense. If it were a person, someone would feel a prickle. Besides the analogy, I am trying to keep relatively calm today and I might take a trip to the pool. It's a beautiful, sunny day (that I can see so far) and I should be making the best of it. I hope Eydn is okay. She had a rough night last night, we'd been conversing and I wish so badly she didn't have to leave my house so I could comfort her more. Her parents don't know what they're doing to her. Her parents are like how mine were to me, 2 years ago. But 4 notches worse.
I get to hang out with Keith tonight, which I am beyond ecstatic for, because him and I have not hung out in ages. We had this period over this summer where we were hanging out like every couple days. He is the funniest person I know, and is always there for me. I had a really, horrific day in June, and he read me so easily and was over with starbucks. Even regardless of bringing starbucks, he is one of the best friends I could ever ask for. He is always there to back me up; like this time when he actually got in an arguement via facebook with Tyler's ex - it was hilarious!! But he was there for me, full force and "Dirty like x-tina", quoting Keith himself. Too bad we aren't going to the same school, because he really is a dear. He's the only good friend of mine that's a good dancer. Hell, he could move better than some of the Pom girls when I was on the team! Thank god for gays! They make the world defined and unique.
I discussed with my roommate yesterday too about our mini-fridge situation... At first I was reluctant to share a mini fridge with her because my parents weren't cool with it. She did her good dose of convincing though, so we are indeed sharing.
I leave for Arizona State University in 11 days. I'm so excited, like I'm waiting for Christmas or something (not quite to that extent, though). Speaking of ASU, I will be going to Tempe friday to check out the campus some more, and maybe try and see where everything is like my classes if I can. I will also try and get an appointment with my advisor, and Dr. Swartz to see if he can tell me who my violin teacher is going to be! I find it odd that as a music major, I still don't know who I will be studying with.
Well, that's about it. Sorry if I scared anyone with my anger from last night.
XOX!
I get to hang out with Keith tonight, which I am beyond ecstatic for, because him and I have not hung out in ages. We had this period over this summer where we were hanging out like every couple days. He is the funniest person I know, and is always there for me. I had a really, horrific day in June, and he read me so easily and was over with starbucks. Even regardless of bringing starbucks, he is one of the best friends I could ever ask for. He is always there to back me up; like this time when he actually got in an arguement via facebook with Tyler's ex - it was hilarious!! But he was there for me, full force and "Dirty like x-tina", quoting Keith himself. Too bad we aren't going to the same school, because he really is a dear. He's the only good friend of mine that's a good dancer. Hell, he could move better than some of the Pom girls when I was on the team! Thank god for gays! They make the world defined and unique.
I discussed with my roommate yesterday too about our mini-fridge situation... At first I was reluctant to share a mini fridge with her because my parents weren't cool with it. She did her good dose of convincing though, so we are indeed sharing.
I leave for Arizona State University in 11 days. I'm so excited, like I'm waiting for Christmas or something (not quite to that extent, though). Speaking of ASU, I will be going to Tempe friday to check out the campus some more, and maybe try and see where everything is like my classes if I can. I will also try and get an appointment with my advisor, and Dr. Swartz to see if he can tell me who my violin teacher is going to be! I find it odd that as a music major, I still don't know who I will be studying with.
Well, that's about it. Sorry if I scared anyone with my anger from last night.
XOX!
Goody-Two Shoes is a Storyteller.
I'm not quite sure how to sum this all up without making it sound like some typical drama scenario that happens, but it .. isn't a rather typical situation. At least, not in my life. I never have drama really at all, and at that - girl drama. The only other time I've really ever, ever had a "girl drama" in my life was with my boyfriend's ex. Which by the way, was completely pointless and a waste of wonderful living life time. God that girl. She makes me sick. On to the more important part of this blog post since she is of no importance (bitter much?)... I feel betrayed. A friend I grew up playing violin with is the cause for these feelings. I mean, we were never really good friends, let alone great friends. We were friends. Stand partners. I am the type of person that trusts others easily, and that is my fault and no one else's. I leave my purse in my car, my ipod in my car in the open, yeah I can go on. Perhaps it's the small town life that makes me trust people more even in conversation. I confided in her, thinking I could trust her. I guess I didn't really think anything of what I was saying at the time, just because I felt so at ease with telling her, and didn't think of it as an issue. It didn't stay confidential. She, for some reason I'm not sure why, told her mom. I never thought that on top of telling everything to her mom and it traveling to my best friend's mom - yes, on top of all of this, she conspired a story so wrought and ridiculous, the story that traveled to my parents, they actually didn't believe it (and thank G!). Why? because they were there.
One might ask what the story was, and here it is: Remember the grad party I had in May? Well, she claims that at that party, there was supposed to be illegal activity (smoking substances) occurring, but didn't because the guy didn't "deliver" for all of us. UNbelieveable! By the way, this never happened. Anyway, that's what she told her mother, that my party was supposed to be filled with marijuana lovers and whatever else. The comical part about all of this, is that she wasn't even AT my graduation party! That's what is hysterical. Making such false accusations like she was there. I'm not sure what her ulterior motive was for this, because there obviously is one. All I know is, is that I don't deserve this. What did I ever do to her? Is it because I'm better at violin? It can't be that immature of a reason. I'm really glad my parents actually threw me the graduation party, and know that nothing of the sort happened. We're going to try and sort this all out in the morning, well, later morning haha. I can't seem to go to bed. I'm watchin' the 9th episode (Wheels) of Glee which is about to come to a close, and writing this frustrating blog post. I'm still in utter shock that she could do something like this. She has caused so much havoc; between my best friend's family, my family (for a short instant), and that's really it. What was the point? Does she feel better now after spreading such a heinous lie?
Michelle, my older sister thinks she did it because she felt the need to belittle other people to her mom (even if it's untrue) to make herself seem like such a goody two-shoes disturbed by such acts, which is the totally the persona she gives off. Even to me until now. Anyway, making herself seem like such a goody good, even though she's off skipping orchestra rehearsals and sneaking out at night to hang out with her boyfriend at 2 am.
It was really cool. My friends stood up for me in this situation, and so did my sister. When we were discussing with my parents what happened, my sister was right there next to me on the couch, standing up for me whenever she needed to. A true big sister. Other friends Haley & Chey texted me to see if I was okay. One of my best friends Keith actually sent a message to this mystery storytelling girl, but wasn't trashy- just straight forward. Thank you x 10 to them. It was comforting to know my friends are still looking out for me even if we don't talk everyday. <3 br="">
Goodnight everyone, I've had such a terrible evening. Let's see..best friend crying at my house because her mother's kindof a psycho (but we made cookies. there's a plus), boyfriend won't make time to converse with me when I needed to talk to someone most (he obviously couldn't tell the difference haha), and then the topper of the evening, story-making girl.
Ok, signing off.
One might ask what the story was, and here it is: Remember the grad party I had in May? Well, she claims that at that party, there was supposed to be illegal activity (smoking substances) occurring, but didn't because the guy didn't "deliver" for all of us. UNbelieveable! By the way, this never happened. Anyway, that's what she told her mother, that my party was supposed to be filled with marijuana lovers and whatever else. The comical part about all of this, is that she wasn't even AT my graduation party! That's what is hysterical. Making such false accusations like she was there. I'm not sure what her ulterior motive was for this, because there obviously is one. All I know is, is that I don't deserve this. What did I ever do to her? Is it because I'm better at violin? It can't be that immature of a reason. I'm really glad my parents actually threw me the graduation party, and know that nothing of the sort happened. We're going to try and sort this all out in the morning, well, later morning haha. I can't seem to go to bed. I'm watchin' the 9th episode (Wheels) of Glee which is about to come to a close, and writing this frustrating blog post. I'm still in utter shock that she could do something like this. She has caused so much havoc; between my best friend's family, my family (for a short instant), and that's really it. What was the point? Does she feel better now after spreading such a heinous lie?
Michelle, my older sister thinks she did it because she felt the need to belittle other people to her mom (even if it's untrue) to make herself seem like such a goody two-shoes disturbed by such acts, which is the totally the persona she gives off. Even to me until now. Anyway, making herself seem like such a goody good, even though she's off skipping orchestra rehearsals and sneaking out at night to hang out with her boyfriend at 2 am.
It was really cool. My friends stood up for me in this situation, and so did my sister. When we were discussing with my parents what happened, my sister was right there next to me on the couch, standing up for me whenever she needed to. A true big sister. Other friends Haley & Chey texted me to see if I was okay. One of my best friends Keith actually sent a message to this mystery storytelling girl, but wasn't trashy- just straight forward. Thank you x 10 to them. It was comforting to know my friends are still looking out for me even if we don't talk everyday. <3 br="">
Goodnight everyone, I've had such a terrible evening. Let's see..best friend crying at my house because her mother's kindof a psycho (but we made cookies. there's a plus), boyfriend won't make time to converse with me when I needed to talk to someone most (he obviously couldn't tell the difference haha), and then the topper of the evening, story-making girl.
Ok, signing off.
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