"You cradle me gently and wrapped in your arms... I'm home."
-Wrapped In Your Arms by fireflight
'Nough said there. =)
Sooo I'm a huge Twilight series nerd. Like... yeaaah. If you haven't read them, seriously, you should. I'm wanting to reread them, but 1) Michael has my first book, and 2) I CAN'T FIND NEW MOON (the second one). So yes.. But really, if you haven't read them, I highly reccomend. I know they're posed as "young adult" or whatever. But there's a whole group of "Twilight Moms" out there. So don't give me the excuse you're too old. =)
It's an epic love story. So for those who are hopeless romantics, even more reason to read it. I'm not even a fan of vampires and werewolves usually, but these books just sucked me in like.. a freakin black hole, lol. I think there's many parts of the book that draw people in. The main character, Bella, is so much like a normal teenage girl. Clumsy, not perfect... and she falls in love with Edward (a vampire), who is, well, a vampire -- gorgeous. I don't know (and that's why I'll never be a book reviewer), but the series is an amazing read. Stephenie Meyer is one talented author. I also read The Host by her. A lengthy novel (to say the least), but definitely worth it to me.
Haha, so I work at Borders (well, in the cafe), and I guess they're giving us buttons that say "Bite Me" and then tshirts for the midnight release party. Yesss. I knew there would be a reason to work til 1 am and then get up and work at 8 am. And I know Breaking Dawn will be worth it.
Soo till my next random and rambling post...
love love love
alex
-Wrapped In Your Arms by fireflight
'Nough said there. =)
Sooo I'm a huge Twilight series nerd. Like... yeaaah. If you haven't read them, seriously, you should. I'm wanting to reread them, but 1) Michael has my first book, and 2) I CAN'T FIND NEW MOON (the second one). So yes.. But really, if you haven't read them, I highly reccomend. I know they're posed as "young adult" or whatever. But there's a whole group of "Twilight Moms" out there. So don't give me the excuse you're too old. =)
It's an epic love story. So for those who are hopeless romantics, even more reason to read it. I'm not even a fan of vampires and werewolves usually, but these books just sucked me in like.. a freakin black hole, lol. I think there's many parts of the book that draw people in. The main character, Bella, is so much like a normal teenage girl. Clumsy, not perfect... and she falls in love with Edward (a vampire), who is, well, a vampire -- gorgeous. I don't know (and that's why I'll never be a book reviewer), but the series is an amazing read. Stephenie Meyer is one talented author. I also read The Host by her. A lengthy novel (to say the least), but definitely worth it to me.
Haha, so I work at Borders (well, in the cafe), and I guess they're giving us buttons that say "Bite Me" and then tshirts for the midnight release party. Yesss. I knew there would be a reason to work til 1 am and then get up and work at 8 am. And I know Breaking Dawn will be worth it.
Soo till my next random and rambling post...
love love love
alex
"But the orchestra plays on, and they sing, 'Oh, oh, things are gonna change now, for the better. Things are gonna change...'"
- "Dismantle.Repair" by Anberlin
Change. One thing I've never really liked. Just... not a huge fan. And I've got a feeling that a big change'll be happening for me in this next year. And, really... I think I'm ready for it. I've grown over the past few years. A gradual change, of sorts. I know I have a lot of big decisions to make over the next year, and I feel ready for it. Of course, I don't feel quite ready for the money changes... Like applying for big loans (which I just did, ugh) and putting electric in my name for my new house that I'm renting in Manhattan.. that kind of stuff is still scary and new to me. Overall though, I think I'm going to be okay. I've got so many stable things and people in my life who will support me through anything, and I know that that will help me through anything.
So here it is. It's coming. And I can do this.
We can do it... (you know who you are.)
Where did summer go? Anybody seen it? Cause it sure doesn't feel like the end of July. It seems like yesterday was the beginning of June. NO FUN. Come back summer?! I don't bite.
Unnntil next time..
Love and God bless,
alex
- "Dismantle.Repair" by Anberlin
Change. One thing I've never really liked. Just... not a huge fan. And I've got a feeling that a big change'll be happening for me in this next year. And, really... I think I'm ready for it. I've grown over the past few years. A gradual change, of sorts. I know I have a lot of big decisions to make over the next year, and I feel ready for it. Of course, I don't feel quite ready for the money changes... Like applying for big loans (which I just did, ugh) and putting electric in my name for my new house that I'm renting in Manhattan.. that kind of stuff is still scary and new to me. Overall though, I think I'm going to be okay. I've got so many stable things and people in my life who will support me through anything, and I know that that will help me through anything.
So here it is. It's coming. And I can do this.
We can do it... (you know who you are.)
Where did summer go? Anybody seen it? Cause it sure doesn't feel like the end of July. It seems like yesterday was the beginning of June. NO FUN. Come back summer?! I don't bite.
Unnntil next time..
Love and God bless,
alex
"So I put my arms around you... and I hope that I will do no wrong..."
-"Dancing" by Elisa
So I love Chai Tea. Vanilla Chai Tea or Chai Tea Lattes to be more specific. Thanks to my crazy job at the Borders Cafe, I have a sad, sad addiction. Only being fueled by the fact that my brother got me a hot pot (that boils water in like... 60 seconds) for my birthday, and finding Vanilla Chai at Dillons.... Yessss.
Oh yeah, my birthday was yesterday. 19 years of age now. When I say it, it seems older than it really is. I just think it's crazy. I kept forgetting during the week that my birthday was coming up. I got some awesome gifts, and Michael of course made it a great night with a Coldstone ice cream cake and WALL-E at the drive in, among other things. =)
I'm trying to let my worries of college and my future just go to the Big Man, because worrying definitely doesn't help me in any way, shape or form. I know that I will end up where I am supposed to, majoring in what I'm supposed to. Now.. I just have to get there. And I will. It'll all be okay. Yeap.
So, today, when I was out with my mom and sister, we went by Food For Thought on the east side. While my mom was looking for some healthy food that I can't pronounce or spell, I was spacing out (sorry, mom) and I looked behind me, and sitting there... The Kansas City Cookie. Which, might not sound like much to you, but I freaked out. I worked at Best Regards in Olathe, which is exactly where these cookies come from. They were still small when I worked there, and now they're wholesaling!! To places where I can get the cookies, nonetheless. I took one bite of the Margarita Tea Cookie when I got home, and I was back there in the warehouse, bagging those cookies for 8 hours, and smelling like lime the rest of the day. Oh goodness. I'm so proud of them. Good story.
Now... seriously. Try Chai.
And go to Food For Thought and buy some of those freaking cookies. You won't regret it.
Love love love
alex
-"Dancing" by Elisa
So I love Chai Tea. Vanilla Chai Tea or Chai Tea Lattes to be more specific. Thanks to my crazy job at the Borders Cafe, I have a sad, sad addiction. Only being fueled by the fact that my brother got me a hot pot (that boils water in like... 60 seconds) for my birthday, and finding Vanilla Chai at Dillons.... Yessss.
Oh yeah, my birthday was yesterday. 19 years of age now. When I say it, it seems older than it really is. I just think it's crazy. I kept forgetting during the week that my birthday was coming up. I got some awesome gifts, and Michael of course made it a great night with a Coldstone ice cream cake and WALL-E at the drive in, among other things. =)
I'm trying to let my worries of college and my future just go to the Big Man, because worrying definitely doesn't help me in any way, shape or form. I know that I will end up where I am supposed to, majoring in what I'm supposed to. Now.. I just have to get there. And I will. It'll all be okay. Yeap.
So, today, when I was out with my mom and sister, we went by Food For Thought on the east side. While my mom was looking for some healthy food that I can't pronounce or spell, I was spacing out (sorry, mom) and I looked behind me, and sitting there... The Kansas City Cookie. Which, might not sound like much to you, but I freaked out. I worked at Best Regards in Olathe, which is exactly where these cookies come from. They were still small when I worked there, and now they're wholesaling!! To places where I can get the cookies, nonetheless. I took one bite of the Margarita Tea Cookie when I got home, and I was back there in the warehouse, bagging those cookies for 8 hours, and smelling like lime the rest of the day. Oh goodness. I'm so proud of them. Good story.
Now... seriously. Try Chai.
And go to Food For Thought and buy some of those freaking cookies. You won't regret it.
Love love love
alex
"Can I trust what I can't see, to reach my destiny? I wanna take control, but I know better..."
-Unbreakable by fireflight
*Warning: This blogs about to get more personal.. more a place for me to just write what I'm thinking...*
I feel like the past year I've kinda strayed from where I need to be... in more ways than one. But I've been blessed with so much. College was a hard start for me. I thought I knew what I wanted, but I didn't. I fell from my faith... It's one of those things that you don't realize until you're too far out. Recently though, a lot of things have led me back, and I hope to be stronger than before. I think today really helped me. From just praying and researching and relying on God to lead me where I am supposed to be with the things that I'm stressing about... Which is mainly college and degrees and careers... I like to plan... though one thing I've learned is that I can plan as much as I want to, but things almost always turn out differently. I just have to put my trust where it's supposed to be. That's hard for me though. I can say I'll do it as much as I want, but I know that actually letting go is going to be difficult for me.
I have been blessed with so much more than I've ever deserved. Between Michael, my family and all of my amazing friends, I have a support system for everything.. people who will always be there for me, and I cannot be more thankful for that. I know I have people I can turn to now to help lead me back to my faith and help me to completely trust in God. Everything'll turn out like it's supposed to... That I do know.
So bring it on life. I know there will be good times and horrible times. I just have to be willing to take them as they come. Let's hope I can do it.
I hope that everyone that might be reading this is doing well. If any of you need anything, please, don't hesitate to ask. Whether we talk often, or rarely at all, I do care about you. So yeah... =)
Until next time... love and dreaming...
-Alex
-Unbreakable by fireflight
*Warning: This blogs about to get more personal.. more a place for me to just write what I'm thinking...*
I feel like the past year I've kinda strayed from where I need to be... in more ways than one. But I've been blessed with so much. College was a hard start for me. I thought I knew what I wanted, but I didn't. I fell from my faith... It's one of those things that you don't realize until you're too far out. Recently though, a lot of things have led me back, and I hope to be stronger than before. I think today really helped me. From just praying and researching and relying on God to lead me where I am supposed to be with the things that I'm stressing about... Which is mainly college and degrees and careers... I like to plan... though one thing I've learned is that I can plan as much as I want to, but things almost always turn out differently. I just have to put my trust where it's supposed to be. That's hard for me though. I can say I'll do it as much as I want, but I know that actually letting go is going to be difficult for me.
I have been blessed with so much more than I've ever deserved. Between Michael, my family and all of my amazing friends, I have a support system for everything.. people who will always be there for me, and I cannot be more thankful for that. I know I have people I can turn to now to help lead me back to my faith and help me to completely trust in God. Everything'll turn out like it's supposed to... That I do know.
So bring it on life. I know there will be good times and horrible times. I just have to be willing to take them as they come. Let's hope I can do it.
I hope that everyone that might be reading this is doing well. If any of you need anything, please, don't hesitate to ask. Whether we talk often, or rarely at all, I do care about you. So yeah... =)
Until next time... love and dreaming...
-Alex
Once again.. I'm lacking on the updates. But there's not a whole lot to update on...
School's out, summertime. I'm working pretty much full time at Seattle's Best Coffee in the Border's on the west side. It's definitely not a bad job, and I like the people I work with. When I'm not working I'm relaxing or working out or visiting my sister and her family on the east side. Somewhere inbetween I hang out with the rest of my family and Michael... (Who turned nineteen on Saturday! I feel like I'm getting old. =) )
I'm ashamed to say that I made it through all four seasons of One Tree Hill (on DVD) in a few short months, and I'm hopelessly addicted, and speaking of addictions... So You Think You Can Dance? started up too, and we're finally to the top twenty. We'll have to see how this season pans out. =)
On a more.. intrapersonal note... I'm really very happy with where I am in life right now. I wish I could figure out some of the college stuff, but I know that it'll all work itself out. I'm way in love with a guy who treats me so much better than I've ever deserved... a family who will support me no matter what my decisions, and a good job that I don't mind going to. I keep waiting for some sort of downfall, because that used to be how my life worked out. But I just keep praying that I'm being led the way I'm supposed to go, and I'll keep leaning on God. All'll be well.
Take it easy, and God bless.
alex
School's out, summertime. I'm working pretty much full time at Seattle's Best Coffee in the Border's on the west side. It's definitely not a bad job, and I like the people I work with. When I'm not working I'm relaxing or working out or visiting my sister and her family on the east side. Somewhere inbetween I hang out with the rest of my family and Michael... (Who turned nineteen on Saturday! I feel like I'm getting old. =) )
I'm ashamed to say that I made it through all four seasons of One Tree Hill (on DVD) in a few short months, and I'm hopelessly addicted, and speaking of addictions... So You Think You Can Dance? started up too, and we're finally to the top twenty. We'll have to see how this season pans out. =)
On a more.. intrapersonal note... I'm really very happy with where I am in life right now. I wish I could figure out some of the college stuff, but I know that it'll all work itself out. I'm way in love with a guy who treats me so much better than I've ever deserved... a family who will support me no matter what my decisions, and a good job that I don't mind going to. I keep waiting for some sort of downfall, because that used to be how my life worked out. But I just keep praying that I'm being led the way I'm supposed to go, and I'll keep leaning on God. All'll be well.
Take it easy, and God bless.
alex
Oh... so close.
Down to eight days until I'm back home to Wichita. Well, nine technically.. but whatever. I'm headin back home this weekend because I've got relatives coming into town, which is going to be awesome. My dad's decided to have a cookout with my aunt and uncle that are coming in, the rest of my family, plus Michael (my boyfriend), Anastasia (Craig's girlfriend) and Phil (Beth's boyfriend). I don't know if that's ever happened before, but I think it's going to be a lot of fun... Sarah called me the other day when she was shopping for my dad's birthday (tomorrow! He'll be 50. =) ) and Mother's Day and asked if I heard the cookout was going down. I think she was kind of in shock because my dad has never actually invited any of them to stuff like this. It was funny.
But yeah... I'm one studio, one recitation, two lecture, three work shifts and four finals away from being done with my freshman year. I'm finally taking down my loft tomorrow (Yay!) and getting everything packed away... Tis a great feeling. And I get to see Judson Laipply (Evolution of Dance guy) premiere Evolution of Dance 2 tonight!
Down to eight days until I'm back home to Wichita. Well, nine technically.. but whatever. I'm headin back home this weekend because I've got relatives coming into town, which is going to be awesome. My dad's decided to have a cookout with my aunt and uncle that are coming in, the rest of my family, plus Michael (my boyfriend), Anastasia (Craig's girlfriend) and Phil (Beth's boyfriend). I don't know if that's ever happened before, but I think it's going to be a lot of fun... Sarah called me the other day when she was shopping for my dad's birthday (tomorrow! He'll be 50. =) ) and Mother's Day and asked if I heard the cookout was going down. I think she was kind of in shock because my dad has never actually invited any of them to stuff like this. It was funny.
But yeah... I'm one studio, one recitation, two lecture, three work shifts and four finals away from being done with my freshman year. I'm finally taking down my loft tomorrow (Yay!) and getting everything packed away... Tis a great feeling. And I get to see Judson Laipply (Evolution of Dance guy) premiere Evolution of Dance 2 tonight!
22 Days!
That's right... just 22 days left of freshman year. And if things keep heading the way they are, they'll fly by. I've been so busy with everything.. between work, going to Michael's concerts, and studying, oh and maybe sleeping in there ;), thing's are just crazy. I'm trying to enjoy the good things and not stress the bad. Of course, I have an engineering physics test on Friday, that at this point, looks grim. But hey, I got a 98 on my calc test. I'll just keep that in mind.
Ooh! And my current roommate, Cameron (who I knew from Olathe, she's a sophomore right now), got accepted into the Disney internship! She gets to spend next semester in Orlando, getting paid and learning and having a great time. Plus last night she went to the Chris Daughtery/Bon Jovi concert at the Sprint Center. It's just been a great couple days for her.
Everyone take it easy and keep rockin'!
Ooh! And my current roommate, Cameron (who I knew from Olathe, she's a sophomore right now), got accepted into the Disney internship! She gets to spend next semester in Orlando, getting paid and learning and having a great time. Plus last night she went to the Chris Daughtery/Bon Jovi concert at the Sprint Center. It's just been a great couple days for her.
Everyone take it easy and keep rockin'!
Back once again to the blog I seem to have neglected. Things are crazy, and I'm four weeks away from finishing my freshman year of college. It's definitely flown by, and I wouldn't trade the memories for anything. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what I want to do with my life, but I know God will lead me to what I'm supposed to do. I'm getting very excited for my future, and everything that's going to come along with it.
This past weekend, several friends and I partook in Relay for Life here at K-State. It was an amazing experience and a ton of fun. I hope that maybe one day, I can help research to find a cure.
Well, that's all for now.. and I'm out.
This past weekend, several friends and I partook in Relay for Life here at K-State. It was an amazing experience and a ton of fun. I hope that maybe one day, I can help research to find a cure.
Well, that's all for now.. and I'm out.
I'm still alliiiiive
Howdy everyone that might possibly be reading my blog...
So school's going all right. My time is mainly spent in class, studying, eating or at Michael's. I feel like I haven't had a moment to relax. Hopefully that'll change this weekend. I plan on actually running for the first time by myself (during the day.. I'll be careful) on Saturday. I'm getting streesed... I have four exams next week, and I think I just need to have some time to myself to clear my mind.
Otherwise, everything's going ok. I survived my first exam... biology... 85%, which wasn't bad considering there was only 20 questions. Next week it's Bio, Chem, Calc and Psych. Psycho? Probably. But what'll you do? =)
Howdy everyone that might possibly be reading my blog...
So school's going all right. My time is mainly spent in class, studying, eating or at Michael's. I feel like I haven't had a moment to relax. Hopefully that'll change this weekend. I plan on actually running for the first time by myself (during the day.. I'll be careful) on Saturday. I'm getting streesed... I have four exams next week, and I think I just need to have some time to myself to clear my mind.
Otherwise, everything's going ok. I survived my first exam... biology... 85%, which wasn't bad considering there was only 20 questions. Next week it's Bio, Chem, Calc and Psych. Psycho? Probably. But what'll you do? =)