Okay, so I haven't blogged in forever. I would say I'm going to start again, but I won't make that promise yet, haha.
I did this whole survey thing a year or so ago, and I'm reposting it with new responses. It amazes me thinking back to who my responses were intended for and how my feelings towards most of those people have changed...completely.
TEN things you wish you could say to TEN different people right now:
1. I am so glad I have you in my life. You are my other half and I can't wait until I'm back there so we can be together all the time. You're my BFF. 35 days!
2. I've missed you. Please don't hurt me again.
3. You aren't the person I thought you were. I will never forget the things you said and how badly they hurt.
4. Why can't you just love and accept me? You have no idea how much this is killing me.
5. I can't believe everything changed so quickly. You really disappointed me.
6. There are no words for how much I love you. Thanks for listening to me.
7. I'm so glad we're friends. I don't know what I'd do without you.
8. You mean more to me than you know. I'm so glad I have you in my life.
9. I may have missed you the most. I know you would never believe me, but I look up to you SO MUCH. I can't wait to see you.
10. You're such a hypocrite.
Things are changing in my life - hopefully it's for the better.
I feel really good about where things are headed.
July 12, 2009
January 31, 2009
oh, stress...
so it's officially about to be the third week of school...and I have two tests. Two. The third week. That's not really right, if you ask me.
In other news, I'm thinking that having a puppy is the best kind of therapy. It doesn't matter how crappy my day has been, when I walk through that door and he starts jumping up and down, so excited to see me that he can't even control himself...it just all melts away.
In other news, I'm thinking that having a puppy is the best kind of therapy. It doesn't matter how crappy my day has been, when I walk through that door and he starts jumping up and down, so excited to see me that he can't even control himself...it just all melts away.
November 13, 2008
an open letter to jerky guy on the bus:
dear jerky guy on the bus:
i was in a good mood this morning. no, scratch that: i was in a GREAT mood. my hair was looking good (for once), i had a super cute outfit, it was freezing cold outside and it was super foggy. now, most people don't like the foggy weather, but i love it. so, needless to say, i was unusually happy as i was walking to the bus stop at 7:30 this morning.
however, when i got to the back of the bus, where you were sitting, all of that changed. i don't know if you noticed, you were so engrossed in your iphone, but i was carrying a laptop. and i'm freaking 5'2''. that's short. those bars for the people standing to hold are HIGH. i can barely reach them. so, naturally, when i got back to where you were sitting and had to practically stand on my tiptoes to reach the bars with one hand, while holding my laptop in the other, i thought you might give me your seat. all the other guys around you gave up theirs - - i don't know if you noticed but i was the ONLY GIRL standing up in that area of the bus.
but no. you didn't. and you know what? that's okay. some guys don't like to give up their seats, and i understand that.
but did you really have to sit there with your legs all spread out taking up TWO SEATS?! i think that was a little unnecessary, don't you?
and i know that there was one other guy who didn't give up his seat back there. but he looked sad. and he was only taking up one seat. and i wasn't standing directly in front of him.
so, jerky guy on the bus, thanks for making my day a little crappier.
really. i appreciate it.
sincerely,
amanda
i was in a good mood this morning. no, scratch that: i was in a GREAT mood. my hair was looking good (for once), i had a super cute outfit, it was freezing cold outside and it was super foggy. now, most people don't like the foggy weather, but i love it. so, needless to say, i was unusually happy as i was walking to the bus stop at 7:30 this morning.
however, when i got to the back of the bus, where you were sitting, all of that changed. i don't know if you noticed, you were so engrossed in your iphone, but i was carrying a laptop. and i'm freaking 5'2''. that's short. those bars for the people standing to hold are HIGH. i can barely reach them. so, naturally, when i got back to where you were sitting and had to practically stand on my tiptoes to reach the bars with one hand, while holding my laptop in the other, i thought you might give me your seat. all the other guys around you gave up theirs - - i don't know if you noticed but i was the ONLY GIRL standing up in that area of the bus.
but no. you didn't. and you know what? that's okay. some guys don't like to give up their seats, and i understand that.
but did you really have to sit there with your legs all spread out taking up TWO SEATS?! i think that was a little unnecessary, don't you?
and i know that there was one other guy who didn't give up his seat back there. but he looked sad. and he was only taking up one seat. and i wasn't standing directly in front of him.
so, jerky guy on the bus, thanks for making my day a little crappier.
really. i appreciate it.
sincerely,
amanda
November 11, 2008
gilmore girls.
seriously...how is it possible that one show can be so...wonderful?
i had a pretty terrible day today...
by the time i made it home i was almost in tears...
however - about 10 minutes into gilmore girls and all of that is gone.
it's like therapy for your soul.
mmm.
i had a pretty terrible day today...
by the time i made it home i was almost in tears...
however - about 10 minutes into gilmore girls and all of that is gone.
it's like therapy for your soul.
mmm.
November 01, 2008
oh so busy.
i promise i will start using this thing more often.
i haven't had much to say lately.
and the few things i do have to say have been criticized by a majority of those around me...
so i'll just keep those to myself.
life has been beautiful lately.
i've loved everything about it...
the feeling of finishing a week that is entirely too hectic.
laying on the couch for hours watching gilmore girls and reliving each and every moment (good and bad) through watching his face.
working at a place where, three times a week, i get to spend a few hours with some seriously amazing kids.
knowing that thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. and he will be there to share in all of the traditions, the food, and the laughter.
having him here. to share in stupid things like laughing about something we saw on campus, or yelling at people who don't know how to drive...but also to have him hold me while a cry away the worst day i've had all year.
mmm.
i'm just...happy.
i haven't had much to say lately.
and the few things i do have to say have been criticized by a majority of those around me...
so i'll just keep those to myself.
life has been beautiful lately.
i've loved everything about it...
the feeling of finishing a week that is entirely too hectic.
laying on the couch for hours watching gilmore girls and reliving each and every moment (good and bad) through watching his face.
working at a place where, three times a week, i get to spend a few hours with some seriously amazing kids.
knowing that thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. and he will be there to share in all of the traditions, the food, and the laughter.
having him here. to share in stupid things like laughing about something we saw on campus, or yelling at people who don't know how to drive...but also to have him hold me while a cry away the worst day i've had all year.
mmm.
i'm just...happy.
July 16, 2008
i love him.
(while shopping at Bed Bath and Beyond yesterday for couch pillows)
me: "Well...I'd say either navy blue or yellow will work best."
him: "I can' have yellow pillows on my couch...I'm a man."
I cannot wait until August...I'm so ready to be back in CS.
p.s. I'm loving my required books for classes this semester. The list includes Alice In Wonderland, Fast Food Nation, and Harold and the Purple Crayon.
me: "Well...I'd say either navy blue or yellow will work best."
him: "I can' have yellow pillows on my couch...I'm a man."
I cannot wait until August...I'm so ready to be back in CS.
p.s. I'm loving my required books for classes this semester. The list includes Alice In Wonderland, Fast Food Nation, and Harold and the Purple Crayon.
July 02, 2008
June 22, 2008
June 19, 2008
thoughts
- I have been a bad blogger lately. I want to fix that.
- I'm so glad Corey is able to be in Hawaii right now visiting his brother - - but I MISS HIM!!!
- I want an iPod Touch. Desperately.
- I am going to Six Flags/Schlitterbahn this weekend. Not only will it be fun, hopefully it'll give me a chance to fix some things.
- I really hope I don't chicken out this weekend.
- I want things to get better - and it looks like they actually might!
- Texting with your boyfriend is NO SUBSTITUTE for actually talking on the phone. It just makes things much more cryptic. :-(
- 9 days. I cannot wait to feel his arms around me.
- I missed church last week, and the week before. And I'm missing this week. Sucks. I miss it.
- The Father's Day cake I made was good. I didn't like the cake part of it so much. But the filling/icing? Amazing!
- Be My Cupcake is my new favorite place. Ever. Their cupcakes make me feel all warm and fuzzy.
- I <3 working out.
- I hate that my computer only lets me watch The Office from 6:00-7:30 in the morning. Seriously - what's up with that?
- I make some freaking good spaghetti.
- I miss watching the Food Network all the time.
- I miss College Station.
- But I love being in Austin.
- It's 9:00 and my eyes are already drooping. Does that make me a grandma?
- No. I don't think it does. I'm going to go read some more of Lisey's Story and go to bed.
P.S. I haven't met a Stephen King book I don't like yet. Seriously. They make me happy.
- I'm so glad Corey is able to be in Hawaii right now visiting his brother - - but I MISS HIM!!!
- I want an iPod Touch. Desperately.
- I am going to Six Flags/Schlitterbahn this weekend. Not only will it be fun, hopefully it'll give me a chance to fix some things.
- I really hope I don't chicken out this weekend.
- I want things to get better - and it looks like they actually might!
- Texting with your boyfriend is NO SUBSTITUTE for actually talking on the phone. It just makes things much more cryptic. :-(
- 9 days. I cannot wait to feel his arms around me.
- I missed church last week, and the week before. And I'm missing this week. Sucks. I miss it.
- The Father's Day cake I made was good. I didn't like the cake part of it so much. But the filling/icing? Amazing!
- Be My Cupcake is my new favorite place. Ever. Their cupcakes make me feel all warm and fuzzy.
- I <3 working out.
- I hate that my computer only lets me watch The Office from 6:00-7:30 in the morning. Seriously - what's up with that?
- I make some freaking good spaghetti.
- I miss watching the Food Network all the time.
- I miss College Station.
- But I love being in Austin.
- It's 9:00 and my eyes are already drooping. Does that make me a grandma?
- No. I don't think it does. I'm going to go read some more of Lisey's Story and go to bed.
P.S. I haven't met a Stephen King book I don't like yet. Seriously. They make me happy.
May 28, 2008
May 27, 2008
oh so true.
We were born to mothers who smoked and drank
Our cribs were covered in lead based paint
No child proof lids no seat belts in cars
Rode bikes with no helmets and still here we are, still here we are
We got daddy’s belt when we misbehaved
Had three TV channels you got up to change
No video games and no satellite
All we had were friends and they were outside, playin’ outside
It was a different life
When we were boys and girls
Not just a different time
It was a different world
School always started the same every day
The pledge of allegiance then someone would pray
Not every kid made the team when they tried
We got disappointed and that was all right, we turned out all right
No bottled water, we drank from a garden hose
And every Sunday, all the stores were closed
It was a different world
Our cribs were covered in lead based paint
No child proof lids no seat belts in cars
Rode bikes with no helmets and still here we are, still here we are
We got daddy’s belt when we misbehaved
Had three TV channels you got up to change
No video games and no satellite
All we had were friends and they were outside, playin’ outside
It was a different life
When we were boys and girls
Not just a different time
It was a different world
School always started the same every day
The pledge of allegiance then someone would pray
Not every kid made the team when they tried
We got disappointed and that was all right, we turned out all right
No bottled water, we drank from a garden hose
And every Sunday, all the stores were closed
It was a different world
May 22, 2008
the hardest thing.
i never in my life thought that our relationship would come to this.
you used to be my best friend.
what happened?
i know it's selfish,
but i hope with all of my heart that someday you regret the way you've treated me.
...then i'll at least know you care.
you used to be my best friend.
what happened?
i know it's selfish,
but i hope with all of my heart that someday you regret the way you've treated me.
...then i'll at least know you care.
May 12, 2008
bored bored bored.
being home for the summer is not really as exciting when there's nothing to do.
sigh.
when does work start?
sigh.
when does work start?
May 06, 2008
An open letter to the girls who insist on going to the gym with their hair and makeup perfect, and looking gorgeous.
Dear girls who insist on going to the gym with their hair and makeup perfect, and looking gorgeous:
Stop it.
You're making the rest of us look bad.
Thanks!
- Amanda
Stop it.
You're making the rest of us look bad.
Thanks!
- Amanda
May 01, 2008
thoughts:
i just finished watching My Best Friend's Wedding.
i'm pretty sure julia robert's character is crazy.
like. really. crazy.
i am so glad he didn't pick her.
because she so does NOT deserve the boy.
not even a little bit.
chick flicks are stupid.
(but i still <3 them.)
i'm pretty sure julia robert's character is crazy.
like. really. crazy.
i am so glad he didn't pick her.
because she so does NOT deserve the boy.
not even a little bit.
chick flicks are stupid.
(but i still <3 them.)
April 30, 2008
the little things...
you know, it just really makes me smile that a dress i wore my freshman year in high school still fits me perfectly at the end of my freshman year in college.
:-)
yay.
:-)
yay.
April 27, 2008
how hungry does this make you??
mmmm....i baked cookies yesterday!!!!
(and yes, they taste just as yummy as they look!!!!!)
April 21, 2008
a walk down memory lane...
So I found my old xanga the other day, and that provided a couple of wonderful hours of laughing at myself.
But it did remind me of one tradition that I've come to miss, and I think I want to revive: the Summer To-Do List.
So in honor of my old xanga, I've decided to post my To-Do lists from '04 and '05, along with how I did as far as completing them.
Plus...Summer To-Do List '08! That's right. Be excited.
2004
To Do This Summer:
1. Read at least 15 books
2. Finish reading The Bible (I don't know if that happened that summer, but I've definitely done it - and I'm currently working on a second time!)
3. Get a good tan (Hah! That never happens.)
4. Work out - alot
5. Get alot of money (working)
6. Have fun (I always do)
7. Don't lose contact with my friends from school
8. Try new things
and just because i feel like following the crowd...
9. Find a nice, sensible boy (Mmmmm....took me a while. But I found him!)
2005
1. read at least 10 books.
2. go to schlitterbahn with my friends (Still haven't been. Sigh.)
3. do really well in my acc class. (Check!)
4. watch alot of movies
5. go on a picnic
6. watch a sunset
7. stay up really late with my friends
8. go to all the fun little festivals we have in lago (Ahhh the memories. So much fun)
9. spend tons of time with all of my friends
10. have at least one completely random and spontaneous day
11. go to karaoke - alot.
12. get closer to some certain people (ahem) (Hmm. I don't remember who this was supposed to be about. Wonder if we got closer? Hah!)
13. don't watch too much tv - spend some time outside
14. be goofy!! ^_^
15. keep up with my bible study
16. take a ton of pictures! (Oh goodness. I did that!)
17. don't get too caught up with stuff - enjoy myself!!!
and nooooow....
2008
1. Work out daily. Or at least...semi-daily. 5X a week. At least.
2. Play lots of tennis/basketball/volleyball/whatever. Just be outside.
3. Start a savings account and actually save money
4. GO TO SCHLITTERBAHN!
5. Relax. Alot. It won't happen once school starts, so get it all in!
6. Read alot. I won't set a specific number. But I want to spend some serious time with my books!
7. Eat well. None of this eating out every night crap. And dessert only when I reaaaaally want it.
8. Take pictures. I've really been bad about this lately, and I want to start taking more.
9. Be sure to save plenty of time for my parents. Corey and I have learned that a night in with them can be just as much fun as anything else we could do.
10. Have at least one random road trip. To San Antonio. Houston. Downtown Austin.Dallas. Marble Falls. Heck - - College Station. I don't care. Just go somewhere.
fin.
But it did remind me of one tradition that I've come to miss, and I think I want to revive: the Summer To-Do List.
So in honor of my old xanga, I've decided to post my To-Do lists from '04 and '05, along with how I did as far as completing them.
Plus...Summer To-Do List '08! That's right. Be excited.
2004
To Do This Summer:
1. Read at least 15 books
2. Finish reading The Bible (I don't know if that happened that summer, but I've definitely done it - and I'm currently working on a second time!)
3. Get a good tan (Hah! That never happens.)
4. Work out - alot
5. Get alot of money (working)
6. Have fun (I always do)
7. Don't lose contact with my friends from school
8. Try new things
and just because i feel like following the crowd...
9. Find a nice, sensible boy (Mmmmm....took me a while. But I found him!)
2005
1. read at least 10 books.
2. go to schlitterbahn with my friends (Still haven't been. Sigh.)
3. do really well in my acc class. (Check!)
4. watch alot of movies
5. go on a picnic
6. watch a sunset
7. stay up really late with my friends
8. go to all the fun little festivals we have in lago (Ahhh the memories. So much fun)
9. spend tons of time with all of my friends
10. have at least one completely random and spontaneous day
11. go to karaoke - alot.
12. get closer to some certain people (ahem) (Hmm. I don't remember who this was supposed to be about. Wonder if we got closer? Hah!)
13. don't watch too much tv - spend some time outside
14. be goofy!! ^_^
15. keep up with my bible study
16. take a ton of pictures! (Oh goodness. I did that!)
17. don't get too caught up with stuff - enjoy myself!!!
and nooooow....
2008
1. Work out daily. Or at least...semi-daily. 5X a week. At least.
2. Play lots of tennis/basketball/volleyball/whatever. Just be outside.
3. Start a savings account and actually save money
4. GO TO SCHLITTERBAHN!
5. Relax. Alot. It won't happen once school starts, so get it all in!
6. Read alot. I won't set a specific number. But I want to spend some serious time with my books!
7. Eat well. None of this eating out every night crap. And dessert only when I reaaaaally want it.
8. Take pictures. I've really been bad about this lately, and I want to start taking more.
9. Be sure to save plenty of time for my parents. Corey and I have learned that a night in with them can be just as much fun as anything else we could do.
10. Have at least one random road trip. To San Antonio. Houston. Downtown Austin.Dallas. Marble Falls. Heck - - College Station. I don't care. Just go somewhere.
fin.
April 11, 2008
next semester
so i'm way excited about my classes next semester...
Children's Literature...
SPED 302...
Dr. Jay's INST class...
...and YOGA.
(i'll have to admit - i'm looking forward to yoga the most. yup. i play favorites.)
Children's Literature...
SPED 302...
Dr. Jay's INST class...
...and YOGA.
(i'll have to admit - i'm looking forward to yoga the most. yup. i play favorites.)
April 06, 2008
meet emma and sophie
that's sophie. she's so cute and cuddly.
emma is OBSESSED with the running wheel.
they're pretty much bffs.
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