Traveled- Springfield VA to District of Columbia - 14 miles.
We woke up at 7:30 am, ate breakfast, and at about 8:45 we headed down for the shuttle to the Metro.
The guy who drove the shuttle was very nice and helpful and we had no problem with getting onto the Metro, can be compared to the El.
We took the Metro from the Fancornio stop to the Smithsonian stop. When we got off we got ready to walk. We walked from the station past the Agriculture Centers to the Holocaust Museum. The Holocaust Museum was very very very interesting. My favorite Parts were David's Story (a little kids story of the holocaust) and the shoes from the concentration camps. There were also rooms of pictures of those who didn't survive. I thought the whole thing was just fascinating.
After rushing through that we walked to the Capitol. We had a tour at 12:50, and we saw the Rotunda, as well as the old congress rooms (which the acoustics are AMAZING), however the only downfall of all of this was we didn't see the actually congress in cessions. O well, maybe next time.
We then headed down Pennsylvania Ave. We saw all the different building, the Navy Building, Canada Embassy (why it was there I do not know), and the FBI building. O and the IRS which I flicked off for just a spilt second... :-p had to. We saw the White house, from about a quarter mile away. The security was SO tight for some reason we had to walk to the middle of a field and take pictures behind a fence.
We then went to see all the different monuments: the Washington, World War I and II, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean. They all were unique my favorite was probably the World War I and II cause I could soak my feet in it for a little bit. and it was beautiful. Lincoln was very cool too through. Korean was kinda creepy. And the Vietnam was just sad to think of everyone who died. Around the Vietnam and Korean there were lots of Asian people ironically.
What I thought was so weird about the experience was I didn't expect Washington DC to be such a city city... The building are only 14 stories high if that, but they all are like 14 stories high. I expected more room between the buildings I guess. It's really not that big, just bigger than I thought. I espeically imagined more green space around the white house...
We are going back tomorrow to hit up all the museums. Should be a good time.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
DC Trip Day 2
Traveled: From Bedford PA to Gettysburg PA - about 80 miles
This was a much easier drive seeing as only part of it was through the mountains and the other part was a big interstate. Gettysburg was very cool! We got to Artilary Ridge earlier for our horse back ride, so we took our free tickets to the biggest historical Diarama (it's basically a HUGE mini scale representation of the entire battlefield, there is a show with lights and video of what happened day by day in the battle, it was pretty sweet and a good review).
After the show we went back to the stable and got introduced to our horses. My horses name was Frankie, he was all chocolate with a white face and blue eyes, pretty cool. The only issue I had was at the beginning when my horse Frankie and Alicia's horse Jimmy were not getting along and Jimmy tried to kick Frankie. But I just had to crack the whip a little and keep Frankie back from Jimmy (easier said than done). I felt bad for pulling on the reins so hard.
The horse tour was very cool! We got to actually ride through the battle fields. This seems wierd but I never really realized just how big a battle field is. I thought it take place in like 2 maybe three fields, but it takes up maybe 3 maybe 4 miles of hills and fields. It was crazy to think that this peaceful fields were filled with cannons and blood. One thing that really hit me was that there was a cannon ball hole in one of the farms...
After the horse back ride we drove around a little to all the different monuments. One was huge and we went all the way to the top! We could see everything! It was really cool! We also went to Devils Den which is this massive rocks all lined up right by Little Round Top, a hill where one of the battles for the Union was won.
It was interesting to learn through this all that the only reason we really won Gettysburg is because 1. We had a hook like formation 2. We called General Lee's next move, to attack the middle.
I also decided that since I am 21, and this is my first time traveling, I am going to start collecting shot glasses (I dont have any). I bought my first one in Gettysburg! It has black and gold rings and has a cannon with "Gettysburg" written on it. It's not the typical size, and little slimmer, and frosted in the middle. I love it! ($3)
Traveled: Gettysburg PA to Springfield VA - 90 miles
We left around 5 or 6 and headed for Virginia for our hotel.
Probably the easiest ride the whole trip with lots of interstate.
Our hotel is pretty sweet, it's just a Best Western. We got to go swimming in the outdoor pool. The life gaurd was kinda creepy but could be worse. We were tired so we went to bed pretty easy. O and we had this amazing pizza with pepperoni and mushroom. So yummy! The pizza and pool concluded day 2.
This was a much easier drive seeing as only part of it was through the mountains and the other part was a big interstate. Gettysburg was very cool! We got to Artilary Ridge earlier for our horse back ride, so we took our free tickets to the biggest historical Diarama (it's basically a HUGE mini scale representation of the entire battlefield, there is a show with lights and video of what happened day by day in the battle, it was pretty sweet and a good review).
After the show we went back to the stable and got introduced to our horses. My horses name was Frankie, he was all chocolate with a white face and blue eyes, pretty cool. The only issue I had was at the beginning when my horse Frankie and Alicia's horse Jimmy were not getting along and Jimmy tried to kick Frankie. But I just had to crack the whip a little and keep Frankie back from Jimmy (easier said than done). I felt bad for pulling on the reins so hard.
The horse tour was very cool! We got to actually ride through the battle fields. This seems wierd but I never really realized just how big a battle field is. I thought it take place in like 2 maybe three fields, but it takes up maybe 3 maybe 4 miles of hills and fields. It was crazy to think that this peaceful fields were filled with cannons and blood. One thing that really hit me was that there was a cannon ball hole in one of the farms...
After the horse back ride we drove around a little to all the different monuments. One was huge and we went all the way to the top! We could see everything! It was really cool! We also went to Devils Den which is this massive rocks all lined up right by Little Round Top, a hill where one of the battles for the Union was won.
It was interesting to learn through this all that the only reason we really won Gettysburg is because 1. We had a hook like formation 2. We called General Lee's next move, to attack the middle.
I also decided that since I am 21, and this is my first time traveling, I am going to start collecting shot glasses (I dont have any). I bought my first one in Gettysburg! It has black and gold rings and has a cannon with "Gettysburg" written on it. It's not the typical size, and little slimmer, and frosted in the middle. I love it! ($3)
Traveled: Gettysburg PA to Springfield VA - 90 miles
We left around 5 or 6 and headed for Virginia for our hotel.
Probably the easiest ride the whole trip with lots of interstate.
Our hotel is pretty sweet, it's just a Best Western. We got to go swimming in the outdoor pool. The life gaurd was kinda creepy but could be worse. We were tired so we went to bed pretty easy. O and we had this amazing pizza with pepperoni and mushroom. So yummy! The pizza and pool concluded day 2.
DC Trip Day 1
Driving for a long time: Overall Distance- about 770 miles.
We left at 7 am and got to our hotel at 9 pm. That was with about 4 or 5 rest stops and 1 food break at Cracker Barrell.
A few highlights from that day:
- Mom letting Alicia drive then freaking out about it.
- The iPass working in every single state! (Who knew eh?)
- Almost every other state besides Wisconsin has interstates with "Rest stops" that include gas, bathrooms, and food. However it's not a ramp, you can only go on the rest stop. In Indiana there were two identical rest stops on each side of the road with BP and a McDonalds.
- I slept most of the way, cause I was tired from Charlie's Aunt Nicole's wedding before. (which was a blast, dancing was so much fun! I taught Charlie how to Polka but he just hopped, it was still cute)
- Cracker Barrell has amazing chicken and dumplins.
- Indiana and Ohio are boring and flat, but Pennsylvania is beautiful and mountainy!
- When we left Cracker Barrell in PA, in the heart of the Appalichian Mountains, we turned the wrong way and the GPS took a different way to the hotel, one that included our little Prius full of stuff going up mountains, over 3000 feet, and back down. It almost didn't make it at one point, Mom started hyperventalating, but we got through, it was like a rollercoaster in the dark though. This is where we said that the GPS (also now known as the Bitch) really "Skrewed the Pooch on that one". lol
- We stayed at a Best Western that was pretty nice.
We left at 7 am and got to our hotel at 9 pm. That was with about 4 or 5 rest stops and 1 food break at Cracker Barrell.
A few highlights from that day:
- Mom letting Alicia drive then freaking out about it.
- The iPass working in every single state! (Who knew eh?)
- Almost every other state besides Wisconsin has interstates with "Rest stops" that include gas, bathrooms, and food. However it's not a ramp, you can only go on the rest stop. In Indiana there were two identical rest stops on each side of the road with BP and a McDonalds.
- I slept most of the way, cause I was tired from Charlie's Aunt Nicole's wedding before. (which was a blast, dancing was so much fun! I taught Charlie how to Polka but he just hopped, it was still cute)
- Cracker Barrell has amazing chicken and dumplins.
- Indiana and Ohio are boring and flat, but Pennsylvania is beautiful and mountainy!
- When we left Cracker Barrell in PA, in the heart of the Appalichian Mountains, we turned the wrong way and the GPS took a different way to the hotel, one that included our little Prius full of stuff going up mountains, over 3000 feet, and back down. It almost didn't make it at one point, Mom started hyperventalating, but we got through, it was like a rollercoaster in the dark though. This is where we said that the GPS (also now known as the Bitch) really "Skrewed the Pooch on that one". lol
- We stayed at a Best Western that was pretty nice.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Minnesohta
Quotes:
"ragging" - Allie
F*ck you it'll fit! - Erik
They will never find your body...- Dan
Sveeeeeeeen! Sven!- Maria, Dan, Amanda, Aaron, Erik, Sarah, Melissa
You really skrewed the pooch on that one! - Dan
They hunt in packs...- Erik
Events:
Dan forgetting his ID.
Melissa getting wasted on friday night from one drinking game...
Sarah making out with a guy she JUST met at the club.
Amanda loosing her phone.
Pancakes in the morning.
Loosing Sven, Maria's roomate's cat, then finding out later that it was inside the entire time.
Beach time!
Seeing how many girls can cling onto Dan in the water at the same time (the answer is 4).
Playing volleyball in the water, only making it up to G.
Water frisbee.
Chicken fight: Amanda and Dan verses Aaron.
Grilling out, making Brats and shishkobobs. Deliciousness.
Partying on top of Sarah's roof, starting at 8.
Maria and Erik playing an oversized game of Chess, Maria won.
Hot-tubbing on Sarah's roof.
Putting chips in a frying pan.
Allie and Amanda dancing around the hot-tub and mini-green in there bikinis.
Taking pictures of a beautiful sunset.
Watching a distant storm come in, mainly the lightening.
Playing Kings/Circle of Death in Sarah's apartment.
Eating ice cream and the rest of the shishkobobs.
Waking up at 6 am to "Aaaaaaaaaaaah sabenyaaaaaah, mama hesi maba!" *lion king*
Waking up to no Dan (went to hot tub for the morning)
Not being able to get back onto 94East,
Seeing one person get yelled at overhead, and one person actually drive off at the gas station! Fricken Minnesota Driver...
Watching Aaron refuse to do the "Green Bay Sweep" but willing to drive "Chicago style" and cut off a truck with load behind it.
Getting surrounded by 4 Toyota Siennas. Hence "They hunt in packs".
Seeing a Lotus.
Arriving home just before the storm.
Overall a pretty good weekend I think. :-)
"ragging" - Allie
F*ck you it'll fit! - Erik
They will never find your body...- Dan
Sveeeeeeeen! Sven!- Maria, Dan, Amanda, Aaron, Erik, Sarah, Melissa
You really skrewed the pooch on that one! - Dan
They hunt in packs...- Erik
Events:
Dan forgetting his ID.
Melissa getting wasted on friday night from one drinking game...
Sarah making out with a guy she JUST met at the club.
Amanda loosing her phone.
Pancakes in the morning.
Loosing Sven, Maria's roomate's cat, then finding out later that it was inside the entire time.
Beach time!
Seeing how many girls can cling onto Dan in the water at the same time (the answer is 4).
Playing volleyball in the water, only making it up to G.
Water frisbee.
Chicken fight: Amanda and Dan verses Aaron.
Grilling out, making Brats and shishkobobs. Deliciousness.
Partying on top of Sarah's roof, starting at 8.
Maria and Erik playing an oversized game of Chess, Maria won.
Hot-tubbing on Sarah's roof.
Putting chips in a frying pan.
Allie and Amanda dancing around the hot-tub and mini-green in there bikinis.
Taking pictures of a beautiful sunset.
Watching a distant storm come in, mainly the lightening.
Playing Kings/Circle of Death in Sarah's apartment.
Eating ice cream and the rest of the shishkobobs.
Waking up at 6 am to "Aaaaaaaaaaaah sabenyaaaaaah, mama hesi maba!" *lion king*
Waking up to no Dan (went to hot tub for the morning)
Not being able to get back onto 94East,
Seeing one person get yelled at overhead, and one person actually drive off at the gas station! Fricken Minnesota Driver...
Watching Aaron refuse to do the "Green Bay Sweep" but willing to drive "Chicago style" and cut off a truck with load behind it.
Getting surrounded by 4 Toyota Siennas. Hence "They hunt in packs".
Seeing a Lotus.
Arriving home just before the storm.
Overall a pretty good weekend I think. :-)
Monday, June 28, 2010
Let's just get through this.
When did this all happen?
I thought we were so in love...
I guess I did get caught up in everything. I was constantly worrying about the future, but I didn't mean to get it in your head.
Now you are the one worrying, and I'm the one going "Slow down, lets just take this in little chunks"
I see people break up around me and I just can't believe that is might actually happen to me again.
I would be broken. again.
That's the part that would piss me off, is that we've been here before, I let you back in and it happened again.
You say I'm beautiful, fun, caring, you can see me as your wife eventually. But the thought that I could actually be the one person you spend your life with freaks you out. You think you are too young to be in such a serious relationship. Then why did you start it if you knew you couldn't finish it? You want to get married later which is fine with me... I just think you need to be ok with commitment for once.
The part that bugs me is that there is nothing I can do.
You tell me its you. You have to figure it out in your head.
So I'm just sitting here waiting for you to come around, hoping I'm worth the distance and the wait.
The distance isn't permanent, I hope you can see that. I want you to have fun your senior year too ya know? I want to enhance your life, not hold you back.
And as for the job thing, I already told you I would follow you, my career is more versatile.
I've just been thanking God for everyday I have with you, and praying that he'll guild you back.
I already lost you once, i don't know if I could handle loosing you again.
We are SO compatible.
I think you'd be making a huge mistake.
We just have to keep working and get through this... that's what the good strong couples do.
I love you, and I know you love me.
Let's just get through this.
I thought we were so in love...
I guess I did get caught up in everything. I was constantly worrying about the future, but I didn't mean to get it in your head.
Now you are the one worrying, and I'm the one going "Slow down, lets just take this in little chunks"
I see people break up around me and I just can't believe that is might actually happen to me again.
I would be broken. again.
That's the part that would piss me off, is that we've been here before, I let you back in and it happened again.
You say I'm beautiful, fun, caring, you can see me as your wife eventually. But the thought that I could actually be the one person you spend your life with freaks you out. You think you are too young to be in such a serious relationship. Then why did you start it if you knew you couldn't finish it? You want to get married later which is fine with me... I just think you need to be ok with commitment for once.
The part that bugs me is that there is nothing I can do.
You tell me its you. You have to figure it out in your head.
So I'm just sitting here waiting for you to come around, hoping I'm worth the distance and the wait.
The distance isn't permanent, I hope you can see that. I want you to have fun your senior year too ya know? I want to enhance your life, not hold you back.
And as for the job thing, I already told you I would follow you, my career is more versatile.
I've just been thanking God for everyday I have with you, and praying that he'll guild you back.
I already lost you once, i don't know if I could handle loosing you again.
We are SO compatible.
I think you'd be making a huge mistake.
We just have to keep working and get through this... that's what the good strong couples do.
I love you, and I know you love me.
Let's just get through this.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
I can't believe how old I am getting.
It's really starting to hit me lately because it's started.
That period of life when all you're friends start getting engaged and married, yep it started.
My good friend from Chicago got engaged a few months ago, getting married next summer! (so excited! :-D )
And people I am not really friends with anymore, but still facebook friends with, are getting engaged all over the place!
When I talk to my friends who are in a serious relationship right now, some of them tell me that they plan on getting married in 2 or 3 years...
And the whole marriage thing is constantly on my mind.
Partially because I cannot go on the internet (mainly facebook) without an add for engagement rings, or wedding dresses, or new moms. The other part is because I am a bridal consultant at work. So whenever I work I am working with newly engaged couples, helping them plan and basically helping them put there entire married life together.
When I see some of my girl friends the question is usually asked "So when is the wedding?"... and a few years ago it was a joke, but now it's become semi-serious..
When I am bored I find myself looking at wedding ideas, looking at dresses, or rings, or flowers, or reception places... everything.
And this kinda scares me. It scares me because I will admit deep deep down my heart wants to get married.
In my heart I know that I want to get married because:
1. I am in love with a great guy I can see myself spending the rest of my life with
2. I don't get to see him often and I know if we got married I would get to live with him, our relationship would just blossom
3. The whole concept of living with him and eventually raising kids with him is just so exciting to me, I think we'd make some awesome parents
4. I love to entertain and marriage is the biggest celebration of my life
5. The petty part of me is excited to register, to buy a house and to fill it with all the stuff that is ours, to make our house our home
But then my head catches up with my heart and I know I cannot get married now because:
1. He's not ready, give him some time. lol
2. We both need our degrees first
3. We need stable jobs because...
4. Stuff outside the wedding is expensive (rings, honeymoon - want to go to Italy. haha)
5. WEDDINGS ARE HELLA EXPENSIVE ( I am in debt, still living with my parents. Need to be financially independent first)
I just have wait. And waiting is fine, I have the rest of my life to be married. lol
It's really starting to hit me lately because it's started.
That period of life when all you're friends start getting engaged and married, yep it started.
My good friend from Chicago got engaged a few months ago, getting married next summer! (so excited! :-D )
And people I am not really friends with anymore, but still facebook friends with, are getting engaged all over the place!
When I talk to my friends who are in a serious relationship right now, some of them tell me that they plan on getting married in 2 or 3 years...
And the whole marriage thing is constantly on my mind.
Partially because I cannot go on the internet (mainly facebook) without an add for engagement rings, or wedding dresses, or new moms. The other part is because I am a bridal consultant at work. So whenever I work I am working with newly engaged couples, helping them plan and basically helping them put there entire married life together.
When I see some of my girl friends the question is usually asked "So when is the wedding?"... and a few years ago it was a joke, but now it's become semi-serious..
When I am bored I find myself looking at wedding ideas, looking at dresses, or rings, or flowers, or reception places... everything.
And this kinda scares me. It scares me because I will admit deep deep down my heart wants to get married.
In my heart I know that I want to get married because:
1. I am in love with a great guy I can see myself spending the rest of my life with
2. I don't get to see him often and I know if we got married I would get to live with him, our relationship would just blossom
3. The whole concept of living with him and eventually raising kids with him is just so exciting to me, I think we'd make some awesome parents
4. I love to entertain and marriage is the biggest celebration of my life
5. The petty part of me is excited to register, to buy a house and to fill it with all the stuff that is ours, to make our house our home
But then my head catches up with my heart and I know I cannot get married now because:
1. He's not ready, give him some time. lol
2. We both need our degrees first
3. We need stable jobs because...
4. Stuff outside the wedding is expensive (rings, honeymoon - want to go to Italy. haha)
5. WEDDINGS ARE HELLA EXPENSIVE ( I am in debt, still living with my parents. Need to be financially independent first)
I just have wait. And waiting is fine, I have the rest of my life to be married. lol
Monday, May 24, 2010
In the summertime when the weather is hot...
O summer how I love thee!
The start to this summer has been pretty darn good!
It's been so very hot! It's gotten up to 90 already!
So far I've gotten to see Charlie twice (I went and visited him and he came up this past weekend for a day for his brothers graduation party)! I miss him. a lot.
I've been out to the bars a few times, had a bonfire in the teepee, hanging out with Pete and Alicia, been working a lot, and just relaxing.
Today I started my two summer classes. They are only a 4 week course, so it is going to be difficult to fit in two semester worths of materials into 4 weeks, but I think I can do it. My math class is basically one big review of high school so it shouldn't be too bad. And I love my Economics professor! The class is just so much more enjoyable when one can actually understand what the professor is saying! lol
Lately when I'm board I find myself either watching America's Next Top Model, Girlicious (I know i know...), or planning my wedding (which is stupid cause I'm not even close to that, but hey a girl can dream right?), or looking for jobs.
And all this looking at wedding stuff and job searching has just made me realize how poor I am going to be getting out of school.
I'm worried about not finding a job, their aren't many out there. And if I do what if it happens to be in like, New Mexico and my boyfriend is still in Wisconsin? I'm worried that I won't be able to find a job, which means I won't be able to pay off my loans, and I won't be able to move out then, or buy a car, or get my own cellphone,... and worst of all, I know my Mom would hold that over my head. I just want independence so bad.
This is what is wrong with me, I worry about the future instead of just enjoying the present.
I've always been the person who is not happy with where they are.
But at least I know now right? Isn't the first step to acknowledge the problem?
Well this summer I am just going to relax and take it all in. Take in the sun, the breeze, the knowledge, the money, the hugs, the scents, the tastes, and the love.
We only got 86,400 seconds in a day to turn it all around or to throw it all away, got to tell them that we love them while we got a chance to say.
We gotta live like we're dying. :-)
The start to this summer has been pretty darn good!
It's been so very hot! It's gotten up to 90 already!
So far I've gotten to see Charlie twice (I went and visited him and he came up this past weekend for a day for his brothers graduation party)! I miss him. a lot.
I've been out to the bars a few times, had a bonfire in the teepee, hanging out with Pete and Alicia, been working a lot, and just relaxing.
Today I started my two summer classes. They are only a 4 week course, so it is going to be difficult to fit in two semester worths of materials into 4 weeks, but I think I can do it. My math class is basically one big review of high school so it shouldn't be too bad. And I love my Economics professor! The class is just so much more enjoyable when one can actually understand what the professor is saying! lol
Lately when I'm board I find myself either watching America's Next Top Model, Girlicious (I know i know...), or planning my wedding (which is stupid cause I'm not even close to that, but hey a girl can dream right?), or looking for jobs.
And all this looking at wedding stuff and job searching has just made me realize how poor I am going to be getting out of school.
I'm worried about not finding a job, their aren't many out there. And if I do what if it happens to be in like, New Mexico and my boyfriend is still in Wisconsin? I'm worried that I won't be able to find a job, which means I won't be able to pay off my loans, and I won't be able to move out then, or buy a car, or get my own cellphone,... and worst of all, I know my Mom would hold that over my head. I just want independence so bad.
This is what is wrong with me, I worry about the future instead of just enjoying the present.
I've always been the person who is not happy with where they are.
But at least I know now right? Isn't the first step to acknowledge the problem?
Well this summer I am just going to relax and take it all in. Take in the sun, the breeze, the knowledge, the money, the hugs, the scents, the tastes, and the love.
We only got 86,400 seconds in a day to turn it all around or to throw it all away, got to tell them that we love them while we got a chance to say.
We gotta live like we're dying. :-)
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
*Whew*
Voice lessons - A
Choir- A
First Nations Studies - C
Opera Workshop - A
Education 206 - B
Sightsinging and Eartraining 2 - A
Theory 2 - B
Piano 4 - A
Not bad!
5 A's
2 B's
and 1 C.
I'm pretty happy! I did that with 2 part time jobs too! (Deserved better than a C in that class but o well.)
Hope to keep it up next time!
Choir- A
First Nations Studies - C
Opera Workshop - A
Education 206 - B
Sightsinging and Eartraining 2 - A
Theory 2 - B
Piano 4 - A
Not bad!
5 A's
2 B's
and 1 C.
I'm pretty happy! I did that with 2 part time jobs too! (Deserved better than a C in that class but o well.)
Hope to keep it up next time!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Summer Goals
X visit Charlie at least once and go to Noah's Ark with him
X visit Minnesota to visit Sarah, Maria, and Allie
- visit Iowa to see tippy and biv
X pass my Math class
X pass my Economics class
x work lots and make lots of money
x go out to the bars and go clubbing
X party at Lisa's apartment
X Reconnect with Susan, Leah, and Caitlin
X work out 3 times a week
X get a taaaaaaaaan without a booth
- by the end of the summer, after tuiton is paid off I still want to have $500-$1000 left over
- swing at the park
X go shopping at st. vinny's with Alicia
X go for a bike ride with Peter
X go to the library more
X go rollerblading on the fox river trail and get ice cream from Zesty's
X get drunk, but not hungover
- drive in movie theater
X visit Steven's Point to visit Jill
X pass my Praxis
- go to up north and jet skiing
X to relax and have fun
<3
*I will be checking these off as I go. :-)
X visit Minnesota to visit Sarah, Maria, and Allie
- visit Iowa to see tippy and biv
X pass my Math class
X pass my Economics class
x work lots and make lots of money
x go out to the bars and go clubbing
X party at Lisa's apartment
X Reconnect with Susan, Leah, and Caitlin
X work out 3 times a week
X get a taaaaaaaaan without a booth
- by the end of the summer, after tuiton is paid off I still want to have $500-$1000 left over
- swing at the park
X go shopping at st. vinny's with Alicia
X go for a bike ride with Peter
X go to the library more
X go rollerblading on the fox river trail and get ice cream from Zesty's
X get drunk, but not hungover
- drive in movie theater
X visit Steven's Point to visit Jill
X pass my Praxis
- go to up north and jet skiing
X to relax and have fun
<3
*I will be checking these off as I go. :-)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Better Together
Every once in a while I'll come across something that just fits me right now.
I found this last night.
And I love it.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Missing you
As I am sure you've noticed I typically don't blog unless I have a strong feeling.
Well as of right now I'm kinda... sad I guess.
I went on my youtube and watched a few videos I took of at the time, my Women's Chorus at the CCPA.
And after spending so much time at UWGB, I forgot how talented we all were at the CCPA.
I find myself getting so frustrated in my voice lessons.
She only likes my voice when I take the vibrato completely out and sing nasal.
It bugs me a lot.
I'm not a musical theater major, and I don't want to be.
I had my musical "Sweet Betsy From Pike".
It went ok.
not my best by anymeans.
I don't think I actually made a mistake, but I just thought I could've been in character better.
I cracked a little on one note, and of course me being a hard ass on myself I want another shot.
But that is impossible.
My family and friends all think I did amazing, but I can't help but want a second chance.
It was the first time I had performed in a musical since high school.
I wish I had more time to do it.
I miss that adrenaline rush.
I want to go into teaching and I will be perfectly happy the rest of my life teaching.
But the selfish part of me wants to perform.
But then I look at everyone at the CCPA and how talented they all are and I know it's a stupid idea, because I can't even compare to any of them, and they told us there that only 10% of that group would make it.
So I will take the unselfish part of myself and teach and be perfectly happy.
Who knows, maybe someday I can do musicals and performing on the side as well.
I'm not completely happy here.
Green Bay doesn't inspire me to be the best musician I can be like Chicago did.
I don't know how to fill this gap.
Dear Chicago,
I miss your noises and smells. I miss living with my best friend, and having my other ones right down the hall.
I miss talking walks down Michigan Avenue, Grant Park, Millennium Park, and by the water to Navy Pier and the Museums. I miss free days. I miss the 9th floor. I miss the amazing professors. I miss my voice lessons. I miss the El running by my window every 5 minutes. I miss the UC. even the food. I miss random snow ball fights. I miss looking out my window at the beautiful skyline. I miss state street. I miss IMEA. I miss being able to graduate in 4 years. I miss being surrounded by talent far beyond mine, forcing me to strive to keep up. I miss living my own life.
I miss you.
Amanda
Well as of right now I'm kinda... sad I guess.
I went on my youtube and watched a few videos I took of at the time, my Women's Chorus at the CCPA.
And after spending so much time at UWGB, I forgot how talented we all were at the CCPA.
I find myself getting so frustrated in my voice lessons.
She only likes my voice when I take the vibrato completely out and sing nasal.
It bugs me a lot.
I'm not a musical theater major, and I don't want to be.
I had my musical "Sweet Betsy From Pike".
It went ok.
not my best by anymeans.
I don't think I actually made a mistake, but I just thought I could've been in character better.
I cracked a little on one note, and of course me being a hard ass on myself I want another shot.
But that is impossible.
My family and friends all think I did amazing, but I can't help but want a second chance.
It was the first time I had performed in a musical since high school.
I wish I had more time to do it.
I miss that adrenaline rush.
I want to go into teaching and I will be perfectly happy the rest of my life teaching.
But the selfish part of me wants to perform.
But then I look at everyone at the CCPA and how talented they all are and I know it's a stupid idea, because I can't even compare to any of them, and they told us there that only 10% of that group would make it.
So I will take the unselfish part of myself and teach and be perfectly happy.
Who knows, maybe someday I can do musicals and performing on the side as well.
I'm not completely happy here.
Green Bay doesn't inspire me to be the best musician I can be like Chicago did.
I don't know how to fill this gap.
Dear Chicago,
I miss your noises and smells. I miss living with my best friend, and having my other ones right down the hall.
I miss talking walks down Michigan Avenue, Grant Park, Millennium Park, and by the water to Navy Pier and the Museums. I miss free days. I miss the 9th floor. I miss the amazing professors. I miss my voice lessons. I miss the El running by my window every 5 minutes. I miss the UC. even the food. I miss random snow ball fights. I miss looking out my window at the beautiful skyline. I miss state street. I miss IMEA. I miss being able to graduate in 4 years. I miss being surrounded by talent far beyond mine, forcing me to strive to keep up. I miss living my own life.
I miss you.
Amanda
Monday, March 22, 2010
We Are All American
ya know what I hate?
I hate it when people label themselves: I'm republican, I'm democrat.
Well I, Amanda Mae, am whatever I feel is right at the time.
Some people say this, but they are hypocrite.
During the previous election I sat with a pen and paper and watched every single debate. Not the news shows which are always bias one way or they other. I watched the debates, and took notes. I voted for who I thought would run the country best, and would take it to the place I want it to go. With the current issue at hand, I believe health insurance should be a given right as an american, end of story.
So don't start talking politics with me, and not expect me to say something.
I, for the most part, tried to refuse to talk politics because this always happen. It's stupid. It just leads to fighting and no one is ever going to change there ways.
I have my beliefs from the debates I hear, and from articles I read like this
Articles that state both the pros and cons so that I can make my own judgement.
I hate it when people go one way.
I hated it when people who "are democrat" hated Bush, sent around all these nasty emails and bumper stickers making fun of him. I hate it when they label republicans as close minded, arrogant, riches.
I hate it when people "are republican" and hate "those damn democrats", and only watch Fox News and the O'Rielly Factor, and only listen to Rush Limbaugh on the radio, when they send around hate emails, and put bumper stickers up about Obama and how America is going to hell.
NEWSFLASH: WE ARE ALL AMERICAN. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU AGREE WITH HIM OR NOT HE IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT AND SHOULD BE TREATED WITH SOME AMOUNT OF BASIC RESPECT! IF YOU'RE SO GREAT THEN WHY DON'T YOU RUN THE COUNTRY!
I try to make myself as well-rounded asmuch as possible.
Why can't everyone else?
Ps: Found this article today.... thinks it's pretty cool.
I hate it when people label themselves: I'm republican, I'm democrat.
Well I, Amanda Mae, am whatever I feel is right at the time.
Some people say this, but they are hypocrite.
During the previous election I sat with a pen and paper and watched every single debate. Not the news shows which are always bias one way or they other. I watched the debates, and took notes. I voted for who I thought would run the country best, and would take it to the place I want it to go. With the current issue at hand, I believe health insurance should be a given right as an american, end of story.
So don't start talking politics with me, and not expect me to say something.
I, for the most part, tried to refuse to talk politics because this always happen. It's stupid. It just leads to fighting and no one is ever going to change there ways.
I have my beliefs from the debates I hear, and from articles I read like this
Articles that state both the pros and cons so that I can make my own judgement.
I hate it when people go one way.
I hated it when people who "are democrat" hated Bush, sent around all these nasty emails and bumper stickers making fun of him. I hate it when they label republicans as close minded, arrogant, riches.
I hate it when people "are republican" and hate "those damn democrats", and only watch Fox News and the O'Rielly Factor, and only listen to Rush Limbaugh on the radio, when they send around hate emails, and put bumper stickers up about Obama and how America is going to hell.
NEWSFLASH: WE ARE ALL AMERICAN. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU AGREE WITH HIM OR NOT HE IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT AND SHOULD BE TREATED WITH SOME AMOUNT OF BASIC RESPECT! IF YOU'RE SO GREAT THEN WHY DON'T YOU RUN THE COUNTRY!
I try to make myself as well-rounded asmuch as possible.
Why can't everyone else?
Ps: Found this article today.... thinks it's pretty cool.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
White-trash stole my solo!
So last night, I had two things going on at once: I had to sing the national anthem for a Green Bay Deacons hockey game, and I had to work.
First things first, a few weeks ago I was contacted to sing the national anthem for a Green Bay Deacons hockey game. They had gotten my name from the Green Bay Gamblers who I normally sing for. I asked off, and it was not given to me.
I stopped in the day before to find someone to cover for me, but alas, I failed.
So at work last night I told my boss I would have to leave at 7, so I could be there at 7:15 and sing at 7:30, I also told him I would be back around 7:45 or as soon as I could get back. He was upset about this, and told me I had to think about if this was really the part time job for me. I said that singing is what I do, and recently my name has been thrown around green bay. I am getting calls from the Bullfrogs, Deacons, and Gamblers. I assured him this wouldn't happen again.
So at 7 I leave to go to the DePere Ice Arena, a wee bit flustered from the converstaion with my boss. I get there and the lady that was helping was like "Oh! Ok, I will walk you down there when it's time" So we walk down to the place where the microphone is, and I meet the guys who are doing the technical stuff, and he asks me for my name so he can annouce it in like 5 minutes when they start.
All of a sudden this woman, dressed in Harley Davidson, holding a beer (we'll call her White-trash), comes up and goes "Ok I'm ready to sing"
Lady next to me: "Oh, you don't have to they brought in someone to tonight"
White-trash: "WHAT? It's my husbands last game! He's been playing for 15 years and it's his last game and my kids are here, I NEED to sing. Who are you?"
Me: "I was contacted a few weeks ago, they came to me and asked me to sing tonight, I usually sing for the gamblers"
White-trash: "Well honey you can sing for every game next year but I need to sing for this one, its my husbands last game and I have family here"
Me: "I have family here too, and I got in trouble at work to be here." *in my head I'm thinking, I could outsing you anyday*
White-trash: *who is now talking to the players* "Where is Carl? I need to talk to him, this girl thinks she is singing and now she's getting all pissed"
(this whole time no one has stepped in to say that I was scheduled to sing)
Me: "Whatever" and I left.
I was so pissed, I have never been treated that bad. You ask to come sing for you then you don't even stand up for me when some white-trash, drunk, pitchless bitch comes to take it away????
I got back to work and my boss could see I was upset, so he felt kinda bad and sympathized.
I've never been so disrespected or humiliated in my life.
Green Bay Deacons: don't expect me to answer your calls, don't expect me to ever come to a game either.
First things first, a few weeks ago I was contacted to sing the national anthem for a Green Bay Deacons hockey game. They had gotten my name from the Green Bay Gamblers who I normally sing for. I asked off, and it was not given to me.
I stopped in the day before to find someone to cover for me, but alas, I failed.
So at work last night I told my boss I would have to leave at 7, so I could be there at 7:15 and sing at 7:30, I also told him I would be back around 7:45 or as soon as I could get back. He was upset about this, and told me I had to think about if this was really the part time job for me. I said that singing is what I do, and recently my name has been thrown around green bay. I am getting calls from the Bullfrogs, Deacons, and Gamblers. I assured him this wouldn't happen again.
So at 7 I leave to go to the DePere Ice Arena, a wee bit flustered from the converstaion with my boss. I get there and the lady that was helping was like "Oh! Ok, I will walk you down there when it's time" So we walk down to the place where the microphone is, and I meet the guys who are doing the technical stuff, and he asks me for my name so he can annouce it in like 5 minutes when they start.
All of a sudden this woman, dressed in Harley Davidson, holding a beer (we'll call her White-trash), comes up and goes "Ok I'm ready to sing"
Lady next to me: "Oh, you don't have to they brought in someone to tonight"
White-trash: "WHAT? It's my husbands last game! He's been playing for 15 years and it's his last game and my kids are here, I NEED to sing. Who are you?"
Me: "I was contacted a few weeks ago, they came to me and asked me to sing tonight, I usually sing for the gamblers"
White-trash: "Well honey you can sing for every game next year but I need to sing for this one, its my husbands last game and I have family here"
Me: "I have family here too, and I got in trouble at work to be here." *in my head I'm thinking, I could outsing you anyday*
White-trash: *who is now talking to the players* "Where is Carl? I need to talk to him, this girl thinks she is singing and now she's getting all pissed"
(this whole time no one has stepped in to say that I was scheduled to sing)
Me: "Whatever" and I left.
I was so pissed, I have never been treated that bad. You ask to come sing for you then you don't even stand up for me when some white-trash, drunk, pitchless bitch comes to take it away????
I got back to work and my boss could see I was upset, so he felt kinda bad and sympathized.
I've never been so disrespected or humiliated in my life.
Green Bay Deacons: don't expect me to answer your calls, don't expect me to ever come to a game either.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Jobs, class, chi visit, life in general
It's been a super long time since I've written anything, but i didn't really know what to write.
I am in Green Bay right now and am actually quite content with my life at this point. I am on my final day of spring break, and am kinda disappointed with the lack of things I actually got done. O well.
To sum up this year so far, on new years day charlie accidentally hit me in the eye with a nerf gun, it immediately bled over and I had to go to the ER. I spent 2 weeks on bedrest, and 2 months on 3 different drops 4 times a day. Charlie felt terrible and was there waiting on me hand and foot till he had to go back to school. One of the drops was a steriod which lowered my immune system. I got a bad sinus infection that lasted a month untill I was done with my drops.
BUT on March 1st I was offically BACK TO NORMAL. I feel like I can finally begin my 2010.
Yesterday I got to see Sarah and Biv for the first time in over a year! So much as changed with all of us. Biv has a boyfriend, and both of them are the cutest ginger couple ever, I'm so happy for her! Tippy is engaged to get married to Chelsea! I'm so happy for them, they seem to get a long amazingly. Their personalities just click.
I went into roosevelt. I went up to the 9th floor and just looked around, everyone was on break so no one was there. I went to the lounge and just sat for a moment. I walked past Frazes door to what used to be Mrs. Norman's door. idk if it still is hers or not cause it just said "Studio" on the side, but I put my hand up to it, and just leaned my head against it. I miss it so much it kills me. I left a little postit note on the music ed board by frazes office, it's just a small little thing to know I was there.
On a random note, It had been the first time I had seen Biv and Tippy since I broke up with Jamie, so I finally got to explain to them both what really happened. And I can't believe after all this time it still bothers me, it bugs me how I handled the whole thing. And it bugs me to know that he has said some nasty things about me, but part of me understands why. I handled it horribly. I should've been more honest with him when I started to have doubts months before I broke up with him. Yesterday I was worried that when I was in chicago we were going to run into him. Part of me wishes we would've, just because then I could've said "I'm sorry" to his face. Maybe he could've seen in my eyes that I mean it.
I can't change the past, I can only learn from it. I really firmly believe there are two other people better made for us, and I hope he finds that person and is happy. I wish I would've been more honest with him, and I wish I could tell him that after I broke up with him I started having feelings for charlie. I know even if I did he wouldn't believe me, but it's the truth.
So I'm letting go.
I've apologized so many times, I just can't feel bad anymore.
I'm so happy right now and I think I've found someone who really fits me, my faith, my family, my life.
I'm in a long distance relationship, and sure we disagree on somethings, but the fundamentals are there. And we may be obnoxious when we are together, but it's cause the absence makes the heart grow fonder. We don't bicker, we don't fight.
We love.
We talked last night about a timeline, and honestly I don't really want to have one, whenever we feel like getting married we will. It's not a race.
I look at my parents, and I don't want to go through a divorce because of them. My mom is starting to date again and I am all mixed up about it. Good for her, but i don't want him to think he'll ever be my dad. And I don't want him to think that when I have kids someday that he'll be their grandpa. That's just not how it works. My Dad, whose been laid off since the beginning of the year, finally god a job! He is head matience guy for all 12 of the pioneer credit union locations! Comes with insurance, salary, all that stuff. He starts monday!
Charlie got a job in Wisconsin Dells this summer, and will be working 70 hour weeks. I'm very happy and proud of him, I wanted him to stay in WI and he got it! But it's going to be very hard to find time to keep this relationship going. I just have to hang on to the hope that maybe a few years from now we won't need to live hours apart. And we won't have to call each other to talk to each other, or skype to see each others faces.
For Valentines Day he didn't get me anything extravagant, but it was perfect all the same. he got me a frame. It says "Charlie & Amanda" with a picture of us at the Packer/Seahawks game we went to this past season. In the corner is this quote "Even though you are one day further from the last time you saw me, you are one day closer to the next time you will"
It's perfect cause when I miss him, I read it and know it'll be ok.
Classes are going good, not failing anything which is good. I have a lot more solo opportunity here. I had the soprano solo in the big christmas concert this past december, and I got the lead in the Opera as well this semester. I'm really excited about it because for the first time since high school I get to act and sing and dance!!! :-D
I signed up for 2 summer classes and am hoping for a job in the bookstore this summer. It'd be nice to work on campass and now waste so much gas. Plus I'll be able to meet more people, and just be more involved in general.
I'm frustrated with my job at BB&B right now. When I asked to cut down hours they gave me shit for it. I only asked for 8 - 10 hours a week, they give me 10 - 12. I can't switch with anyone very well cause they have to be bridal consultants. I get paid minimum wage, didn't even get a raise when I was bridal certified. It's sucks cause I like the actual job (working with people) but the pay and the gas to get there just doesn't make it worth while.
I got a real job this semester, I am a show choir director at Aldo Leopold Middle School. It's not quite what I expected. We had a competition a few weeks ago and we did good! They got good feedback (she got picky which means all the fundamentals were there). They had fun. But now they are getting frustrated. They want to do good, but don't want to do the work to get there. I am constantly hearing "I don't wanna" or "I can't do it". It's hard to find the line between something to easy and they get bored, or something to hard they just give up on. I try to keep them motivated, but it's hard when 4/5 of the kids are either ADHD or OCD, and then 3/5 had family issues at home. They fight, not quite as bad as before but it still happens. They get emotional as middle school girls do, and they tend to blow up. We have off this week cause of spring break which is good, I need a week to get my thoughts together and figure out a way to motivate them again.
So yea, overall I am doing pretty good. Happy with school, boy, and most of the time my jobs. Hoping everything will work out this summer.
I promise I'll keep you more updated this time. :-)
I am in Green Bay right now and am actually quite content with my life at this point. I am on my final day of spring break, and am kinda disappointed with the lack of things I actually got done. O well.
To sum up this year so far, on new years day charlie accidentally hit me in the eye with a nerf gun, it immediately bled over and I had to go to the ER. I spent 2 weeks on bedrest, and 2 months on 3 different drops 4 times a day. Charlie felt terrible and was there waiting on me hand and foot till he had to go back to school. One of the drops was a steriod which lowered my immune system. I got a bad sinus infection that lasted a month untill I was done with my drops.
BUT on March 1st I was offically BACK TO NORMAL. I feel like I can finally begin my 2010.
Yesterday I got to see Sarah and Biv for the first time in over a year! So much as changed with all of us. Biv has a boyfriend, and both of them are the cutest ginger couple ever, I'm so happy for her! Tippy is engaged to get married to Chelsea! I'm so happy for them, they seem to get a long amazingly. Their personalities just click.
I went into roosevelt. I went up to the 9th floor and just looked around, everyone was on break so no one was there. I went to the lounge and just sat for a moment. I walked past Frazes door to what used to be Mrs. Norman's door. idk if it still is hers or not cause it just said "Studio" on the side, but I put my hand up to it, and just leaned my head against it. I miss it so much it kills me. I left a little postit note on the music ed board by frazes office, it's just a small little thing to know I was there.
On a random note, It had been the first time I had seen Biv and Tippy since I broke up with Jamie, so I finally got to explain to them both what really happened. And I can't believe after all this time it still bothers me, it bugs me how I handled the whole thing. And it bugs me to know that he has said some nasty things about me, but part of me understands why. I handled it horribly. I should've been more honest with him when I started to have doubts months before I broke up with him. Yesterday I was worried that when I was in chicago we were going to run into him. Part of me wishes we would've, just because then I could've said "I'm sorry" to his face. Maybe he could've seen in my eyes that I mean it.
I can't change the past, I can only learn from it. I really firmly believe there are two other people better made for us, and I hope he finds that person and is happy. I wish I would've been more honest with him, and I wish I could tell him that after I broke up with him I started having feelings for charlie. I know even if I did he wouldn't believe me, but it's the truth.
So I'm letting go.
I've apologized so many times, I just can't feel bad anymore.
I'm so happy right now and I think I've found someone who really fits me, my faith, my family, my life.
I'm in a long distance relationship, and sure we disagree on somethings, but the fundamentals are there. And we may be obnoxious when we are together, but it's cause the absence makes the heart grow fonder. We don't bicker, we don't fight.
We love.
We talked last night about a timeline, and honestly I don't really want to have one, whenever we feel like getting married we will. It's not a race.
I look at my parents, and I don't want to go through a divorce because of them. My mom is starting to date again and I am all mixed up about it. Good for her, but i don't want him to think he'll ever be my dad. And I don't want him to think that when I have kids someday that he'll be their grandpa. That's just not how it works. My Dad, whose been laid off since the beginning of the year, finally god a job! He is head matience guy for all 12 of the pioneer credit union locations! Comes with insurance, salary, all that stuff. He starts monday!
Charlie got a job in Wisconsin Dells this summer, and will be working 70 hour weeks. I'm very happy and proud of him, I wanted him to stay in WI and he got it! But it's going to be very hard to find time to keep this relationship going. I just have to hang on to the hope that maybe a few years from now we won't need to live hours apart. And we won't have to call each other to talk to each other, or skype to see each others faces.
For Valentines Day he didn't get me anything extravagant, but it was perfect all the same. he got me a frame. It says "Charlie & Amanda" with a picture of us at the Packer/Seahawks game we went to this past season. In the corner is this quote "Even though you are one day further from the last time you saw me, you are one day closer to the next time you will"
It's perfect cause when I miss him, I read it and know it'll be ok.
Classes are going good, not failing anything which is good. I have a lot more solo opportunity here. I had the soprano solo in the big christmas concert this past december, and I got the lead in the Opera as well this semester. I'm really excited about it because for the first time since high school I get to act and sing and dance!!! :-D
I signed up for 2 summer classes and am hoping for a job in the bookstore this summer. It'd be nice to work on campass and now waste so much gas. Plus I'll be able to meet more people, and just be more involved in general.
I'm frustrated with my job at BB&B right now. When I asked to cut down hours they gave me shit for it. I only asked for 8 - 10 hours a week, they give me 10 - 12. I can't switch with anyone very well cause they have to be bridal consultants. I get paid minimum wage, didn't even get a raise when I was bridal certified. It's sucks cause I like the actual job (working with people) but the pay and the gas to get there just doesn't make it worth while.
I got a real job this semester, I am a show choir director at Aldo Leopold Middle School. It's not quite what I expected. We had a competition a few weeks ago and we did good! They got good feedback (she got picky which means all the fundamentals were there). They had fun. But now they are getting frustrated. They want to do good, but don't want to do the work to get there. I am constantly hearing "I don't wanna" or "I can't do it". It's hard to find the line between something to easy and they get bored, or something to hard they just give up on. I try to keep them motivated, but it's hard when 4/5 of the kids are either ADHD or OCD, and then 3/5 had family issues at home. They fight, not quite as bad as before but it still happens. They get emotional as middle school girls do, and they tend to blow up. We have off this week cause of spring break which is good, I need a week to get my thoughts together and figure out a way to motivate them again.
So yea, overall I am doing pretty good. Happy with school, boy, and most of the time my jobs. Hoping everything will work out this summer.
I promise I'll keep you more updated this time. :-)
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