Monday, January 18, 2010

an epic weekend.

well i just completed my last first week of classes in my college career. and while i probably didn't take this week as seriously as i should have, i can already tell i am going to be overwhelmed with work. most likely because i have 15 hours and most of my friends only have 12, with most of them being easy classes. k is an exception of course, i am sure she has tons of work to do with the whole student teaching!

so yes, a week in and i feel like i am already behind on my reading. my classes this semester are going to require lots of attention, while i am going to want to focus my attention on other things, such as enjoying my last semester of college. however, i will just have to find a happy medium! i hope that work dies down soon, so i can get a little homework done while i work. right now all the professors are requesting so many books i feel like i may as well be working at davis instead of the ul.

nonetheless, all the work that occurred this past week definitely was worth it for this weekend. i must say, it was a pretty epic weekend. there was a beer pong tournament last night at mccauley, where of course c and v won, but k and i had a nice little run. we were the only all girls team, judging that for most of the party we were also the only girls. no wonder the party died when we left...apparently boys don't like having a party of all boys.

r was down from philly for the weekend and it was nice to see him again. while he did try to hit on this rough girl, he always brings a party. he also gave the apt a picture of him to put on our fridge, so he is now next to jesus, a present from some random prayer group.

well, i think this is enough for now, i need to go read pride and prejudice while also watching the movie. hope everyone has a good week!

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

time for a new year

yes blog world, i have finally returned. i saw that k wrote up her new years resolutions and i figured that maybe if i actually wrote them down here that it may help me to stick to at least one or two. :) i know i always make such big plans for the year, and basically just end up reverting back to old habits, regardless of my goals. however, this year i hope that i can finally do something good with my life.

while i love my family, spending these last few weeks with them has really made me want to work extra hard to find a job within the next few months for after graduation. i really wish that it was as easy as handing an employer my unc diploma, but i know that really to most companies, that means nothing. the only thing i am really scared about is my lack of experience in what i really want to do. for once, i ACTUALLY know what i want to do with my life, which is going into the publishing world. i guess i should have attempted to figure this out BEFORE my last semester of college, but i say better late than never. the only problem is that for basically every job out there, i need work experience in the publishing field. while moving up to new york city and getting a job would be amazing and my dream come true, i have this haunting feeling that i will be stuck either in chapel hill or charlotte after i graduate. i really want to be the first daughter to get out of this place. however, i know i am not that lucky and so most of this semester will be constantly dedicated to revising my resume, writing cover letters, getting recommendations, and applying to jobs. i hope that doesn't hurt my grades, although i have a feeling it might get in the way of my social life.

alright, after that long ramble, i guess i can finally start my list of resolutions:
  • find a job in the publishing field (even if it is an internship).
  • stay in shape, complete p90x with k and s.
  • get down to my target weight and stay there.
  • learn to cook a variety of meals.
  • drink more water, less soda.
  • broaden my musical horizons.
  • have more girl's nights.
  • laugh more, get mad less.
  • have PATIENCE.
  • be a little more emotional, but not overly emotional.
  • be happy.
  • tell people, some in particular, how i feel before it is too late.
  • read more classics, less chick-lit (although it is too good to pass up!).
  • take more pictures to capture memories of my last college semester.
  • take a road trip to a new place.
  • don't go to bed mad.
wow, what a list. guess i will be busy! and of course, i would love to write in this blog more and attempt to keep in touch with more people. however, i know myself and i will quickly get wrapped back up in school and the college life and most likely stop blogging. nonetheless, it would be nice to write every once in a while, maybe once a week. and as far as keeping in touch with friends, i know i am really bad at that. i guess i should work on that then eh? somehow it is easier for me to keep in touch with boys than girls, maybe because i am more comfortable around boys? who knows. we don't even need to go into boy drama. :)

and with l and p's wedding later this year i am sure to be busy, busy, busy with wedding details! i can't wait to help pick out the dress and all those girly things. i just hope i have enough money to be traveling back and forth from chapel hill to charlotte!

so there are my resolutions blogger world. here's to a new year and hopefully at this time next year i can say i succeeded in keeping some of my resolutions!

all we ever do is say goodbye,
m.