When I think about the fact that it is the year 2012, I sorta understand what adults mean when they say that time starts to fly by as you get older. I think about how twelve years ago I was a little girl anticipating a double digits birthday, staring in toy store windows at dolls that I wanted for Christmas, and just discovering that boys could be oh so annoying but oh so fun to play with...
Twelve years later...my jaw wants to drop, I want to scream, and I just can't believe all that happens in a little over a decade. Or that I am less than six years away from being done with a formal education...never thought that day would come. Adulthood becomes scary at about this moment. Yet also exciting!
I have less than a week of break left before I head back to Nyack for my second semester. Honestly, contemplating last semester I can't say I am excited to go back, but I am trusting that there are new things in store these next few months so I am eager for change and new things!
To recap last semester, it was hard. It was stressful. It wasn't what I expected from my first semester at a Christian college. But it was eye opening. And I believe than challenges are opportunities to strengthen faith and grow. So I am thankful.
Other than going to school at Nyack this spring semester, I don't know what 2012 holds. I don't think I'll be coming back to Colorado for spring break, so I could be going four to six months without seeing my family...a big challenge! Summer plans are still under prayer.
My prayer for this year:
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
Friday, December 2, 2011
crunch time [finals + sickness + caffeine]
It's too late for me to even try to post about everything that has happened in the last few weeks! I went to Colorado for Thanksgiving, but only my parents knew, so my sister was very surprised! She saw me sitting there, dropped her stuff, stared at me, and fell into my arms, bawling. It was a precious moment to say the least. :) I am excited to go back in 2 weeks!
oh my goodness! 2 weeks to get all of this work done...it seems impossible. And I am getting sick on top of it all. Tonight I am going to bed to get some rest before the looooong weekend ahead.
TREE!!!! shout out to my RA, Tree! Best RA ever, fyi folks. Our floor theme is Enchanted, which is one of my fave movies of the year! She is literally the cutest, most hilarious person I've ever met. With GREAT fashion sense.
And I told her months ago I was going to dedicate a post to her and all about her, my roommate Ellary! Which I will! just wait for it :D
oh my goodness! 2 weeks to get all of this work done...it seems impossible. And I am getting sick on top of it all. Tonight I am going to bed to get some rest before the looooong weekend ahead.
TREE!!!! shout out to my RA, Tree! Best RA ever, fyi folks. Our floor theme is Enchanted, which is one of my fave movies of the year! She is literally the cutest, most hilarious person I've ever met. With GREAT fashion sense.
And I told her months ago I was going to dedicate a post to her and all about her, my roommate Ellary! Which I will! just wait for it :D
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
I guess videos don't really work
This past week or two has been full of homework homework homework! With little highlights here and there like going to a church across the Hudson (and Panera bread--guess what Coloradans, out here they deliver!). Also watched The Lion King and Mulan with a bunch of kids from school, which was pretty much awesome! Next weekend is homecoming weekend...I didn't know colleges have homecoming weekends but whatever. I am actually going to the dance. My first dance. I am actually excited yes! Going with some girlfriends, don't worry I don't think I'll have my first slow dance ever this time around!
My hardest class this semester is microbiology...which I have many names for but in all reality maybe I'm just complaining too much. No exaggeration, it is a very difficult class, but so far I haven't passed out from stress (although I have had stomach pains from it!). I got a considerably good grade on my quiz for it today and the grade I got on my first test was better than I expected. So far God is answering my prayers and for that I am very thankful.
I am also thankful that He is challenging me. I don't know in what ways I'll grow because of these challenges but His hand is on this time.
My roommate is awesome, I think I say that a lot but it's true! Ok, so I'm the one who gives her massages and takes out the garbage and washes the dishes, but I couldn't have asked for someone more compatible, and I think God is using us to teach each other new things.
:) Ok, got a test to study for. TIC (this is college),
Olivia
My hardest class this semester is microbiology...which I have many names for but in all reality maybe I'm just complaining too much. No exaggeration, it is a very difficult class, but so far I haven't passed out from stress (although I have had stomach pains from it!). I got a considerably good grade on my quiz for it today and the grade I got on my first test was better than I expected. So far God is answering my prayers and for that I am very thankful.
I am also thankful that He is challenging me. I don't know in what ways I'll grow because of these challenges but His hand is on this time.
My roommate is awesome, I think I say that a lot but it's true! Ok, so I'm the one who gives her massages and takes out the garbage and washes the dishes, but I couldn't have asked for someone more compatible, and I think God is using us to teach each other new things.
:) Ok, got a test to study for. TIC (this is college),
Olivia
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
why is it so hot in September??
sorry it's so big! I didn't know how to shrink it any further...well I do but I'm too lazy :P
so yes, it is like 70 degrees everyday here. I am wearing shorts and a tshirt this morning. I can't wait for the snow to come!
In the picture above is my and my roomie! We stayed up last night until 2:30 am talking about everything under the sun...I am exhausted now but it was such a blessing of a conversation. I see so clearly that God has put us together to learn from each other and help one another grow...this is such an answer to prayer and my heart is overflowing with gratitude!
On my prayer list is my microbiology class. Not only is the topic really hard, but we have a huge workload and I have a difficult time learning the concepts because most of it we are expected to learn from reading the textbook and I don't really learn well from reading. So not only am I working hard in that class (even still falling behind) but that prevents me from putting 100% into my other classes. So I am praying for time management skills, hardcore concentration ability, and a little bit of supernatural understanding from up above. :)
I want to share a verse that we learned for one of our classes:
Ephesians 4:1-3
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Friday, September 16, 2011
thoughts
Studying to be a nurse is hard. It will get harder.
Truth: I have never really enjoyed school or studying.
I want to change: my attitude towards learning.
Truth: I would rather study cultures, people groups, geography, and ministry anytime
I will continue with nursing because: I have seen first-hand how effective medical care is in showing God's love to the world.
For me: the selfish choice would be to pursue a degree that I want to learn about simply because I think it would be awesome. Unless God directs me elsewhere, I will trust that He'll help me pass these classes, learn a lot, and become the best nurse I can be.
All for the glory of God!
Truth: I have never really enjoyed school or studying.
I want to change: my attitude towards learning.
Truth: I would rather study cultures, people groups, geography, and ministry anytime
I will continue with nursing because: I have seen first-hand how effective medical care is in showing God's love to the world.
For me: the selfish choice would be to pursue a degree that I want to learn about simply because I think it would be awesome. Unless God directs me elsewhere, I will trust that He'll help me pass these classes, learn a lot, and become the best nurse I can be.
All for the glory of God!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
My roommate almost just kicked me in the face!
since we bunked our beds, Ellary has said she wants to jump up onto the top bunk instead of climbing up. She just tried...twice, both times epic failures. It was very amusing, however.
So for dinner tonight we did take-out Chinese. For one, the cafeteria was JAM-PACKED. For second, they close super early! And thirdly...I'd take Chinese over cafeteria food anyday. Plenty of leftovers. :)
Today was our second day of classes...I am one of the fortunate ones who only had two classes in all over these last few days. My roommate, on the other hand, had all of hers, so she is stressing out over homework whereas I will probably be at that point next week. It's sorta funny, though, to see all the freshmen freaking out about homework, all the upperclassmen telling them that it will become more natural as time goes on, and they still freak out. Haha, I love having experience this already...
Tonight Ellary asked me how I am doing with my parents being gone and stuff. It's really hard, but in a different way than other freshmen might be feeling. Since I've already been away from my family for the length of a semester I think I've gone through that initial separation stuff. But it's still hard...I am ready to move on, but that doesn't make it easier.
Spiritual stuff. We had our first chapel service on Wednesday. The speaker (one of my professors) gave an absolutely amazing message. She talked about how Abraham did not just hold to God His promises, expecting Him to keep to them and that is all he got out of his relationship from God. He loved the presence of God more than the promises of God. And I was like: oh my word. I have been repeating to myself, "He is faithful. He promised this will be a good year. I am going to trust Him." Yet never once have I thought, "Enjoy God in this place." So I needed to hear that, and God served it up.
if you would like to pray for me, please pray that I would remain faithful in engaging in community with Him. I have promised my life to Him, so I need to follow through with that.
also please pray that God would bring the people into my life that I can bless in some way, but that I would also be open to being loved by others.
and also please pray that I would not despair but find joy in the morning.
:)
from my heart.
So for dinner tonight we did take-out Chinese. For one, the cafeteria was JAM-PACKED. For second, they close super early! And thirdly...I'd take Chinese over cafeteria food anyday. Plenty of leftovers. :)
Today was our second day of classes...I am one of the fortunate ones who only had two classes in all over these last few days. My roommate, on the other hand, had all of hers, so she is stressing out over homework whereas I will probably be at that point next week. It's sorta funny, though, to see all the freshmen freaking out about homework, all the upperclassmen telling them that it will become more natural as time goes on, and they still freak out. Haha, I love having experience this already...
Tonight Ellary asked me how I am doing with my parents being gone and stuff. It's really hard, but in a different way than other freshmen might be feeling. Since I've already been away from my family for the length of a semester I think I've gone through that initial separation stuff. But it's still hard...I am ready to move on, but that doesn't make it easier.
Spiritual stuff. We had our first chapel service on Wednesday. The speaker (one of my professors) gave an absolutely amazing message. She talked about how Abraham did not just hold to God His promises, expecting Him to keep to them and that is all he got out of his relationship from God. He loved the presence of God more than the promises of God. And I was like: oh my word. I have been repeating to myself, "He is faithful. He promised this will be a good year. I am going to trust Him." Yet never once have I thought, "Enjoy God in this place." So I needed to hear that, and God served it up.
if you would like to pray for me, please pray that I would remain faithful in engaging in community with Him. I have promised my life to Him, so I need to follow through with that.
also please pray that God would bring the people into my life that I can bless in some way, but that I would also be open to being loved by others.
and also please pray that I would not despair but find joy in the morning.
:)
from my heart.
Monday, December 13, 2010
New Directions
No, I am not copying from Glee. I thought up the title on my own and THEN realized I was sorta copying...
Well folks, I am taking a new direction. Turning off a road that has lasted what seems to be way to long and starting a new part of life. I am desperately trying at the moment to sound passionate and contemplative, but mostly I am too tired to even think about it all. And I don't think it will hit me that I am officially done with high school. Probably because I never felt like I was in high school.
I started out my 12-year-long journey of school at home with my mommy. She is one of those amazing women who dedicated 12 years of her life to giving me an amazing education. Not to mention she got a bit of one herself! I am so so so thankful for a mom who actually made learning a first priority in our lives. School was never trumped by anything else--we were a die hard home school family because it really was SCHOOL at home. She taught me how to write effectively, and it is thanks to her that I can easily pass any writing course now. She incorporated Biblical truths and principals into our learning. Gosh, she just really invested so much into my education.
I spent my first two years of high school doing an online school, then. Still sort of home schooling but the work was way harder than anything Mom or probably most regular schools can come up with. These two years really prepared me for the next year and a half. I breezed through my first semester of 11th grade. Which happened to be my first semester in a public school. The second semester I went to our community college (my high school paid for it) and that is what I did this semester as well. Because I took college courses for dual college and high school credits I gained enough credit to graduate this December, which I have done! Today I took my very last final and now I have some relief from the stresses of school.
I can't believe that 12 years of my life has passed so quickly...and yet so slowly. It's so crazy that for over a decade my life has been so varied, changing, and....just....life-ish! I feel like I am almost finally waking up. That sounds cheesy, I know. I don't know how to express the feelings I have, though, when I think that the chains called "school" that have bound me, in essence, for the last four years are sort of gone. I tell you no lies when I say that all throughout high school, the main priority in my life has been school. Homework. Getting good grades. It has become so apparent to me this last semester how I have so easily pushed other things to the wayside as I focused so heavily on school!
Now I know that I still have years left of education. And even after schooling and college I hope I can still be learning. But Lord knows that after a year of doing college work but having to tell people I am still in high school can be more than a bit frustrating!
So here is to freedom! And to a new direction. May it glorify God even more than any road I've ever been on.
Well folks, I am taking a new direction. Turning off a road that has lasted what seems to be way to long and starting a new part of life. I am desperately trying at the moment to sound passionate and contemplative, but mostly I am too tired to even think about it all. And I don't think it will hit me that I am officially done with high school. Probably because I never felt like I was in high school.
I started out my 12-year-long journey of school at home with my mommy. She is one of those amazing women who dedicated 12 years of her life to giving me an amazing education. Not to mention she got a bit of one herself! I am so so so thankful for a mom who actually made learning a first priority in our lives. School was never trumped by anything else--we were a die hard home school family because it really was SCHOOL at home. She taught me how to write effectively, and it is thanks to her that I can easily pass any writing course now. She incorporated Biblical truths and principals into our learning. Gosh, she just really invested so much into my education.
I spent my first two years of high school doing an online school, then. Still sort of home schooling but the work was way harder than anything Mom or probably most regular schools can come up with. These two years really prepared me for the next year and a half. I breezed through my first semester of 11th grade. Which happened to be my first semester in a public school. The second semester I went to our community college (my high school paid for it) and that is what I did this semester as well. Because I took college courses for dual college and high school credits I gained enough credit to graduate this December, which I have done! Today I took my very last final and now I have some relief from the stresses of school.
I can't believe that 12 years of my life has passed so quickly...and yet so slowly. It's so crazy that for over a decade my life has been so varied, changing, and....just....life-ish! I feel like I am almost finally waking up. That sounds cheesy, I know. I don't know how to express the feelings I have, though, when I think that the chains called "school" that have bound me, in essence, for the last four years are sort of gone. I tell you no lies when I say that all throughout high school, the main priority in my life has been school. Homework. Getting good grades. It has become so apparent to me this last semester how I have so easily pushed other things to the wayside as I focused so heavily on school!
Now I know that I still have years left of education. And even after schooling and college I hope I can still be learning. But Lord knows that after a year of doing college work but having to tell people I am still in high school can be more than a bit frustrating!
So here is to freedom! And to a new direction. May it glorify God even more than any road I've ever been on.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Whoa!
Oh my goodness something weird just happened! My laptop is on my lap and the muscle in my leg just moved so much that it lifted my laptop up almost an inch and then back down! Creeeeepy!
So I am officially done with French and History classes now! For French we performed our final skit today. It went fairly well and I got a 97% so...yaay! And in history I got a 93% on my midterm....haha, wow. Totally was not expecting that good of a grade. All I have left is chemistry and then I am done forever! Or at least for a little less than a year...
Nothing else interesting to say as of yet. Oh, who's excited for NARNIA????!!?!
So I am officially done with French and History classes now! For French we performed our final skit today. It went fairly well and I got a 97% so...yaay! And in history I got a 93% on my midterm....haha, wow. Totally was not expecting that good of a grade. All I have left is chemistry and then I am done forever! Or at least for a little less than a year...
Nothing else interesting to say as of yet. Oh, who's excited for NARNIA????!!?!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
December 2
I was always bad at thinking of titles. I usually come up with something random like song lyrics or a quote...I don't know how to sum up all the muddled-ness in my head into one Title!
So my last day of classes is December 13. Unfortunately I have a big chemistry final that day. Otherwise I finish everything else scary the week before. Once I am done on that Monday I am thoroughly determined to celebrate! I am just imaginging how I am going to use my days once I am done with school. Oh bliss...
Last night I couldn't sleep. And it wasn't one of those nights where you just can't fall asleep. I couldn't fall asleep because I had a million thoughts whirling around in my head and they all seemed to be pressing against my skull. Tons of worries and issues and I knew I'd never get to sleep. So I grabbed my blankie and went into my parents room. My dad is a pretty light sleeper so I thought that if I whispered "Daaaaad" a few times he would wake up. It was my mom who muttered a groggy, "What?". Then I asked for them to pray for me. They did (of course I cried) and then they let me lay down right in between them. Which was awesome because I haven't done that for over a decade, but after a while it got really hot so I went back to my bed. It was just so amazing to have them understand and love me enough to pray for me at midnight!
One of my big worries was about a French test today. Originally I had a C overall grade in the class. I was so freaked out because I need a C or higher to graduate, and I knew that if I bombed the test and got lower than a C and then got a really low overall grade...well I didn't know what would happen! I wouldn't be able to graduate in December. So it really was one of those tests that would make or break...my whole future. O_O Anyways, I got an 86!! WHOOT! Who says God doesn't answer prayer?? I say "Ha!" in their faces!
Needless to say, there are so many other things that are weighing on my mind. Uuuuuugh...I don't even want to deal with it all. I wish I had a machine that had a sign on it "QUESTIONS" and everyday you could ask any question and get God's answer back.
Oh and thanks to all (2 of you! lame!) who told me which actor your dream spouse would resemble! Yours is cute, Ame! And Madds, he is quite handsome. :) Mine is (dun dun dun dun):
Josh Harnett. :) Yes...anywho.
I watched the movie The Company the other day. It pretty much follows the life of a ballet dancer in a Chicago ballet company. I love dance but not enough to live the kind of life she did...insane. And I really want to see 127 Hours! Not only does it look good but I looooove James Franco. We'll see. Right now Voyage of the Dawn Treader is top on my list. And also Tangled looks so good! Maybe that is how I will go celebrate.
So my last day of classes is December 13. Unfortunately I have a big chemistry final that day. Otherwise I finish everything else scary the week before. Once I am done on that Monday I am thoroughly determined to celebrate! I am just imaginging how I am going to use my days once I am done with school. Oh bliss...
Last night I couldn't sleep. And it wasn't one of those nights where you just can't fall asleep. I couldn't fall asleep because I had a million thoughts whirling around in my head and they all seemed to be pressing against my skull. Tons of worries and issues and I knew I'd never get to sleep. So I grabbed my blankie and went into my parents room. My dad is a pretty light sleeper so I thought that if I whispered "Daaaaad" a few times he would wake up. It was my mom who muttered a groggy, "What?". Then I asked for them to pray for me. They did (of course I cried) and then they let me lay down right in between them. Which was awesome because I haven't done that for over a decade, but after a while it got really hot so I went back to my bed. It was just so amazing to have them understand and love me enough to pray for me at midnight!
One of my big worries was about a French test today. Originally I had a C overall grade in the class. I was so freaked out because I need a C or higher to graduate, and I knew that if I bombed the test and got lower than a C and then got a really low overall grade...well I didn't know what would happen! I wouldn't be able to graduate in December. So it really was one of those tests that would make or break...my whole future. O_O Anyways, I got an 86!! WHOOT! Who says God doesn't answer prayer?? I say "Ha!" in their faces!
Needless to say, there are so many other things that are weighing on my mind. Uuuuuugh...I don't even want to deal with it all. I wish I had a machine that had a sign on it "QUESTIONS" and everyday you could ask any question and get God's answer back.
Oh and thanks to all (2 of you! lame!) who told me which actor your dream spouse would resemble! Yours is cute, Ame! And Madds, he is quite handsome. :) Mine is (dun dun dun dun):
Josh Harnett. :) Yes...anywho.
I watched the movie The Company the other day. It pretty much follows the life of a ballet dancer in a Chicago ballet company. I love dance but not enough to live the kind of life she did...insane. And I really want to see 127 Hours! Not only does it look good but I looooove James Franco. We'll see. Right now Voyage of the Dawn Treader is top on my list. And also Tangled looks so good! Maybe that is how I will go celebrate.
Friday, November 26, 2010
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
It is true. The day after Thanksgiving begins Christmas season in my home. I set my alarm clock this morning on the Christmas radio station. Because of the dog we are dogsitting, though, I didn't get to wake up to magical Christmas music. But you can be sure I put some on the minute I got out of bed. And at this very moment I am listening to the Celtic Thunder Christmas album. At Dad's prompting (can I get a shocked face??) I downloaded it MP3. As an early present from him, I guess! Can I use this moment to say again how much I love this band?
Margie and I didn't end up going shopping today. We were going to but last night I just liked the idea of staying home and decorating better than wasting gas in traffic. Plus, shopping just wears me out and I didn't want to be a sleepy mess tonight at a sleepover we are going to. Maybe next year we will pull it off.
I am definitely not looking forward to the next two weeks. Two weeks and then I am done done done! I feel so un-studied, though. Now I'm panicking...I think I'll go study. Oh school you are the tragedy of my life. And yet one of the biggest blessings. Love + hate = school...
Monday, November 15, 2010
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
First off, happy happy happy birthday to the most amazing Meghan in the world! Readers, you may see her comments on most of my posts. I have met Meg once in my life, and at that time we didn't really bond seeing as we did not yet realize the hidden treasures of our friendship. But afterwards we really began to get to know each other, and what a privilege that has been! She is a few years older than me but we share many similarities and she is really a terrific online (and offline!) friend. I can't wait to see her again and hug her to death. Happy birthday Meg. :)
oh!! IT'S SNOWING!!!!!!! *dies of happiness*
Guess where I am again? Panera bread. There is an old lady looking at me...she just keeps looking at me. Creepy. Or it would be if she wasn't an old lady with a pink sweater. They have rewards cards for free now here at Panera. Go get one! Once you register it online you get a free something yummy! :
I turned in my chemistry test today. Only one more and then the final. I felt a bit better about this one than the last, I just hope my grade reflects my confidence.
This should be a good week. Tonight my sis and I go out to dinner with a friend of ours. Tomorrow I'm going to Bible study, Wednesday is dance, and on Saturday night I'm going with a friend out to dinner and then to see a community production of "The Importance of Being Earnest". So excited! Plus, I've taken all my tests for a few weeks so I can take it a bit easier.
I need to remember when I hate life that I really do love life.
oh!! IT'S SNOWING!!!!!!! *dies of happiness*
Guess where I am again? Panera bread. There is an old lady looking at me...she just keeps looking at me. Creepy. Or it would be if she wasn't an old lady with a pink sweater. They have rewards cards for free now here at Panera. Go get one! Once you register it online you get a free something yummy! :
I turned in my chemistry test today. Only one more and then the final. I felt a bit better about this one than the last, I just hope my grade reflects my confidence.
This should be a good week. Tonight my sis and I go out to dinner with a friend of ours. Tomorrow I'm going to Bible study, Wednesday is dance, and on Saturday night I'm going with a friend out to dinner and then to see a community production of "The Importance of Being Earnest". So excited! Plus, I've taken all my tests for a few weeks so I can take it a bit easier.
I need to remember when I hate life that I really do love life.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Please come to us snow!
Today I sent an e-mail with the link to my Africa blog to a bunch of people. I hate doing stuff like that...it just seems so narcisistic and like I epxect everyone to want to read it or something. I mean, I love it when people do obviously but I hate promoting myself in that way for some reason...well, I know the reason.
I hope we get snow today! The forecast calls for it, but down south in the city where our house is rarely ever gets snow. :( I think this calls for a unisonal "Poo-hoo!"
What a crazy weekend I have ahead of me. Today I got to French class and take a test. After that I go babysitting. Then I come home and work nonstop on my chemistry test. Tomorrow morning I go babysitting again until mid-afternoon. I come home and, guess what? Work nonstop on my chemistry test. Then we are having friends over for dinner. I'll probably sleep over with a friend and in the morning I have dance at 9:30. At 1 I have a CNA training thing and then after that I go straight to some friends' house for another sleepover. I get up in the morning, go to church (and hear my dad preach!) then come home and, yet again, work nonstop on my chemistry test. By the point depending on how much I have done I might go to Perspectives (my missions class). If not, I'll stay home and work on the test. Which is due Monday morning.
Only a few more weeks of this school madness! I think the fact that I'm done with high school in December is making me a wee bit apathetic.
I really want to spend money and buy the Celtic Thunder Christmas album! But no. Well maybe. We'll see...
I raked a big pile of leaves yesterday. I might go jump in them before it snows...
I hope we get snow today! The forecast calls for it, but down south in the city where our house is rarely ever gets snow. :( I think this calls for a unisonal "Poo-hoo!"
What a crazy weekend I have ahead of me. Today I got to French class and take a test. After that I go babysitting. Then I come home and work nonstop on my chemistry test. Tomorrow morning I go babysitting again until mid-afternoon. I come home and, guess what? Work nonstop on my chemistry test. Then we are having friends over for dinner. I'll probably sleep over with a friend and in the morning I have dance at 9:30. At 1 I have a CNA training thing and then after that I go straight to some friends' house for another sleepover. I get up in the morning, go to church (and hear my dad preach!) then come home and, yet again, work nonstop on my chemistry test. By the point depending on how much I have done I might go to Perspectives (my missions class). If not, I'll stay home and work on the test. Which is due Monday morning.
Only a few more weeks of this school madness! I think the fact that I'm done with high school in December is making me a wee bit apathetic.
I really want to spend money and buy the Celtic Thunder Christmas album! But no. Well maybe. We'll see...
I raked a big pile of leaves yesterday. I might go jump in them before it snows...
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Meme Day 23
Day 23 – Something that makes you feel better
Good food or when friends spontaneously go out of their way to make me feel loved.
I love dance. How I will miss it.
I have been craving hot apple cider for weeks. Craving fulfilled.
Oh, I got a 92% on my chemistry test today.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And a 91% on my history midterm.
=D happiness.
Good food or when friends spontaneously go out of their way to make me feel loved.
I love dance. How I will miss it.
I have been craving hot apple cider for weeks. Craving fulfilled.
Oh, I got a 92% on my chemistry test today.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And a 91% on my history midterm.
=D happiness.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Looking for hope in a hopeless world-Margaret Becker
My parents have a shelf full of CD's that we've had since I was a little girl. Just recently I've started pulling off random ones and popping them into my lappie-top. Ha, a year ago I never would have listened to my parent's music. But now I'm burning most of them onto my computer. Right now I'm listening to Margaret Becker...pretty good!
So what is there to look forward to in the next month? Hopefully cooler weather. I'm still switching between capris and pants. And I still leave my window open at night. But October highlights include:
-Celtic Thunder!
-House sitting
haha, I thought there were more things. Oh well, those two are good enough to cover the whole month! Oh, and an extra special is when I donated blood I got a coupon for a free pint of ice cream from Baskin Robbins. So I'm going to get some for house-sitting!
I am actually very proud of my French abilities. I know I could be studying harder and learning more but seeing as I don't study that much and just go to class I think I'm getting the jist of it.
I've realized how much I really do not prefer texting. Like, I don't mind it for little "hello's" or asking questions, but it irks me when people want to hold a convo completely over texting. I don't know why, it's just not my style.
So I figured out some statistics about my life. Recently (because of a bad test grade in chemistry class) my parents have been demanding I give up either Bible study or some of dance. And I will post it loud and clear for everyone to read because I am ashamed of them: MY PARENTS WANT ME TO GIVE UP BIBLE STUDY FOR SCHOOL!!!!
Anyways. I figured out how many hours a week I spend on certain activities.
45 hours free/homework/housework
18 hours class
9 hours work
7 hours dance/Bible study
So can you see how frustrated I am??? The least amount of time a week I spend on fun stuff and my parents want me to give some of that up!
I am really frustrated. What great parents they are but sometimes I don't think they really understand what it is like to go to class, go home, and sit inside doing homework and homework and homework. I need a break!
So what is there to look forward to in the next month? Hopefully cooler weather. I'm still switching between capris and pants. And I still leave my window open at night. But October highlights include:
-Celtic Thunder!
-House sitting
haha, I thought there were more things. Oh well, those two are good enough to cover the whole month! Oh, and an extra special is when I donated blood I got a coupon for a free pint of ice cream from Baskin Robbins. So I'm going to get some for house-sitting!
I am actually very proud of my French abilities. I know I could be studying harder and learning more but seeing as I don't study that much and just go to class I think I'm getting the jist of it.
I've realized how much I really do not prefer texting. Like, I don't mind it for little "hello's" or asking questions, but it irks me when people want to hold a convo completely over texting. I don't know why, it's just not my style.
So I figured out some statistics about my life. Recently (because of a bad test grade in chemistry class) my parents have been demanding I give up either Bible study or some of dance. And I will post it loud and clear for everyone to read because I am ashamed of them: MY PARENTS WANT ME TO GIVE UP BIBLE STUDY FOR SCHOOL!!!!
Anyways. I figured out how many hours a week I spend on certain activities.
45 hours free/homework/housework
18 hours class
9 hours work
7 hours dance/Bible study
So can you see how frustrated I am??? The least amount of time a week I spend on fun stuff and my parents want me to give some of that up!
I am really frustrated. What great parents they are but sometimes I don't think they really understand what it is like to go to class, go home, and sit inside doing homework and homework and homework. I need a break!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
It is well with my soul.
I am going to try and make this post as optimistic as possible. Call me a Pollyanna, but I do believe that when we start focusing on the things in life to be thankful for the bad things just sorta get pushed into the back of one's mind. Not that I don't have TONS of things to be thankful for! Gosh, I am more blessed than so many people. I wonder why God just heaps blessings on someone like me...
So the exchange girl who has been living with us for several months is going home to New Zealand on Saturday. We are going to miss her terribly as she has become a part of our family quite easily. And the fact that I get my own room and bed back doesn't really make it better. Surprisingly I didn't mind sharing a bed with my sister...NEVER thought I'd be saying that. But we worked out the sleeping arrangement quite well. I sleep with my head at the feet of the bed and set up my pillows so she doesn't accidently kick me in the face. Anyways, back to our "sister" leaving. Yep, it will be sad but I am happy that she is happy to be going home. And knowing that she isn't leaving because of anything wrong with our family is quite comforting, as you might imagine.
Funny thing, as we are talking about blessings. On the day I found out that our student was leaving earlier than planned a couple from my church called to ask if I could house sit for them for ten days at the beginning of October. I would have been thrilled to do so any time of the year but I think it's so amazing that God knew I would need a little "escape" like this at this point in time. Needless to say I am quite excited to be on my own for a little bit. Not that I'll be a total loner--my sister will stay on the weekends with me and a few of my friends might give me company some nights. Oh, and the husband of the couple called me "ultra responsible" when his wife mentioned me for the job. Haha that made my day!
I applied for another CNA job today. I have mixed feelings about it. Part of me really feels like I need to get a steady, good-paying job. But then again, seeing as there is a possibility I might not be in the States next semester I wonder if it is worth it. But compared to the actual possibility of leaving the country for a bit but trying to find out how or why or when....the job thing is kinda not stressful at all.
Ha, I've just been typing like nuts about nothingness. It's this new computer, the keyboard is so fun to type away on.
Oh, I think I've decided I really like the Beach Boys. :)
Dance is going so amazing! Our lyrical dance is AMAZING. Definitely will record it when we are done and post it somewhere. And our tap dance is acapella and quite groovy. Plus on Saturdays I help out with two classes which of course I love, being with dramatic little ballerinas.
Well, I've got French class in two hours. I haven't taken my first test, but I am LOVING this class. It's my longest but the two and a half hours seem to fly by. Au revoir!
So the exchange girl who has been living with us for several months is going home to New Zealand on Saturday. We are going to miss her terribly as she has become a part of our family quite easily. And the fact that I get my own room and bed back doesn't really make it better. Surprisingly I didn't mind sharing a bed with my sister...NEVER thought I'd be saying that. But we worked out the sleeping arrangement quite well. I sleep with my head at the feet of the bed and set up my pillows so she doesn't accidently kick me in the face. Anyways, back to our "sister" leaving. Yep, it will be sad but I am happy that she is happy to be going home. And knowing that she isn't leaving because of anything wrong with our family is quite comforting, as you might imagine.
Funny thing, as we are talking about blessings. On the day I found out that our student was leaving earlier than planned a couple from my church called to ask if I could house sit for them for ten days at the beginning of October. I would have been thrilled to do so any time of the year but I think it's so amazing that God knew I would need a little "escape" like this at this point in time. Needless to say I am quite excited to be on my own for a little bit. Not that I'll be a total loner--my sister will stay on the weekends with me and a few of my friends might give me company some nights. Oh, and the husband of the couple called me "ultra responsible" when his wife mentioned me for the job. Haha that made my day!
I applied for another CNA job today. I have mixed feelings about it. Part of me really feels like I need to get a steady, good-paying job. But then again, seeing as there is a possibility I might not be in the States next semester I wonder if it is worth it. But compared to the actual possibility of leaving the country for a bit but trying to find out how or why or when....the job thing is kinda not stressful at all.
Ha, I've just been typing like nuts about nothingness. It's this new computer, the keyboard is so fun to type away on.
Oh, I think I've decided I really like the Beach Boys. :)
Dance is going so amazing! Our lyrical dance is AMAZING. Definitely will record it when we are done and post it somewhere. And our tap dance is acapella and quite groovy. Plus on Saturdays I help out with two classes which of course I love, being with dramatic little ballerinas.
Well, I've got French class in two hours. I haven't taken my first test, but I am LOVING this class. It's my longest but the two and a half hours seem to fly by. Au revoir!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Olivia's List of Favorite Actors (in no particular order)
Entry #1: James Dean
Why? A legendary classic, didn't conform to the expected "characters" of the time, didn't have his own "shell" or "mold". He was his own person.
Today was my first day of school this semester. I am attending Pikes Peak Community College...Rampart campus. Last semester I went to the Centennial and Downtown campuses, so now I am hitting the last one in the city. The thing I don't like about this campus is that most of the student body is made up of students about my age. I like the atmosphere at the other campuses where a class is made up of people of all ages. In most of my classes last spring I was one of the youngest in the class. That could very easily not be the case at Rampart. Thankfully I am in my longest, hardest class with a good friend of mine. Oh, and that's chemistry. Give me biology or anatomy any day, but chemistry...if this class doesn't transfer to my 4-year school I will literally flip. My other two classes are World History and French (French I am going to tomorrow). It's only three classes but they add up to 13 credit hours, only one less hour than last semester with four classes. And I have a feeling this chemistry class will suck my guts out of me.
Playing phone tag with a potential employer...
It's raining. absolute bliss.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Why so serious?
So around the end of May Dad was at his last day of work (he's a math teacher). In the afternoon he walks out to his truck, and this is what he sees. As you can imagine, he is stumped and confused. Nevertheless, he and his co-workers get a kick out of it. Turns out, they come up with this idea that one of the other math teacher's (who was getting married that month) classes meant to decorate HIS truck but mixed it up with my dad's. That afternoon Dad comes home and sits down by me. "Guess what?" he says. "What?" I say. And he proceeds to tell me the story of how his truck got decorated instead of his co-workers. Funny thing is, they didn't do it.
:D :D :D
My friend and I did it. (Let me clarify, though, I am NOT evil or smart enough to have thought of it. It was my friend's idea). So the next couple of months were ones of muffled laughter as we listened to Dad telling everyone about how "stupid high schoolers mixed up my truck with my co-worker's!".
This is where my mom becomes a criminal as well. It was her idea that we re-do it exactly the same on the first day of school this fall. So of course we did! Now it all would have been so perfect if there hadn't been one blunder. See, the poster we used that said "Just Married" was saved after the first time. Mom used it to make a poster for my birthday, and then I again snatched it in case we needed it again. So when we decided to re-do the truck, I re-used the poster. With my name on the back. I'm sure you can use your imagination to guess how events unfolded.
The funniest part about the second time around is that that afternoon my friend (the criminal) got a ride home with my dad. In the truck he decorated. As my dad puts it, it's like in all those shows where the murderer is the first person to go comfort the victim's family. So my friend rode all the way home as he listened to Dad trying to figure out who on earth could have decorated his truck AGAIN!
Thankfully it wasn't until that night that Dad actually noticed the back of the poster. And the rest is pretty much history. Let's just say there was a lot of shock, almost-screaming, and "You're lying!!" and "No way!!!!" happening that night. And of course Dad is on his pay-back streak. So don't be surprised if I don't post for a while...he might hijack my computer to play Miley Cyrus's "The Climb" every time I turn it on. Thus, I would never turn it on.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
"Take these broken wings..."
Less than a week and summer bliss ends. Overall this summer has been rather unproductive. Other than climbing to the top of Pikes Peak for the first time ever (after living at its base for 18 years). And if you count surviving living in a house with six teenage girls for a week an accomplishment, then I now have two to add to the list. Yep, the highlight of the summer was having two Chinese exchange students live with us for three weeks as well as having a good friend from the East Coast come to visit for a week. On top of that, we have an exchange student girl from New Zealand living with us until December. So this summer our family (and house) has been stretched large and we have experienced several different personalities and cultures all at once!
Dad gave me a mission at the beginning of the summer: find scholarships for college. Yeah, I've found them. I just need to do them. And find colleges, as well. This semester for me is going to be jam-packed with research, homework, and lots of decision-making. Which, as those who live with me can tell you, is NOT my strong point.
My sis started her first day of high school yesterday. She didn't come home crying, so that's a big plus! We bought a cupcake for her at a new cupcake shop by the movie theatres--it was cherry Dr. Pepper flavored! Oh gosh, what I wouldn't give to make beautiful cupcakes like that one. But it is my mission to become a cupcake expert! Which is quite a feat at high altitude, let me tell you.
Oh yes! The reason we were by the cupcake shop was because we (Tracey the exchange girl and I) went to see Inception yesterday. Dudes, let me tell you. It was insane. I didn't walk out as confused as I thought I would be. It just...makes you think. And wish that you dreamed more. I don't remember my dreams anymore. Well, rarely. I only seem to remember bits of dreams that relate to people or events that are real in my life now. But after the movie, Tracey made the remark that what if we are all living in a dream now without realizing it? In a way, we sort of are living in a dream. If Heaven is my real "home" and should be my reality, then life on Earth is like a visit in a dream. Except that what we do and believe on Earth matters in Heaven.
I should have been writing some of my scholarship essay right now but I wasn't. So ha. Not really ;) I'm not a major procrastinator. Just a minor one.
Dad gave me a mission at the beginning of the summer: find scholarships for college. Yeah, I've found them. I just need to do them. And find colleges, as well. This semester for me is going to be jam-packed with research, homework, and lots of decision-making. Which, as those who live with me can tell you, is NOT my strong point.
My sis started her first day of high school yesterday. She didn't come home crying, so that's a big plus! We bought a cupcake for her at a new cupcake shop by the movie theatres--it was cherry Dr. Pepper flavored! Oh gosh, what I wouldn't give to make beautiful cupcakes like that one. But it is my mission to become a cupcake expert! Which is quite a feat at high altitude, let me tell you.
Oh yes! The reason we were by the cupcake shop was because we (Tracey the exchange girl and I) went to see Inception yesterday. Dudes, let me tell you. It was insane. I didn't walk out as confused as I thought I would be. It just...makes you think. And wish that you dreamed more. I don't remember my dreams anymore. Well, rarely. I only seem to remember bits of dreams that relate to people or events that are real in my life now. But after the movie, Tracey made the remark that what if we are all living in a dream now without realizing it? In a way, we sort of are living in a dream. If Heaven is my real "home" and should be my reality, then life on Earth is like a visit in a dream. Except that what we do and believe on Earth matters in Heaven.
I should have been writing some of my scholarship essay right now but I wasn't. So ha. Not really ;) I'm not a major procrastinator. Just a minor one.
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