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Breakups Hurt, Literally
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Breakups Hurt, Literally
Watch What You Eat
Put It On the Front
Keep the Books
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Spanish, Sam, and Sand
Events in the past couple of days, namely my intense amount of homework and projects (alksjdofijalsdfndbuakjbgaiubhasldkfasp9dfuaoskdnfasdfoasijdnfakjsbdfpoidbjnal;sdjfoaisdnf) that I've had have made this project nearly impossible. Here goes nothing.
Yo no gusta profesora.
Like dos tango dancers, we step, we act, we divulge, we hide, we abuse, we use,
y nosotros no nos amamos unos a otros.
You taunt me with your deep rojo rose protruding from your forgiegn lips that hablar,
such beautiful words and yet I am swept away in the crowd,
waiting for you to slow down to my pace.
Instead I am emailing you in my native Ingles while you respond in espanol furthering my frustrations.
Yo no gusta espanol.
Yo no gusta profesora.
Sam, you are giving me the strength to be a better person everyday. I'm not sure I can repay the favor but I can honestly say you are my sanity and sun over these final few weeks. Stay strong, for you have come so far.
The list to finish out the year:
1. Go on a legit Sam, me and Laura Posluszny lady date with heels and pearls, ok maybe no pearls but heels for sure.
2. Figure out a cute project for the three of us to complete
3. Go on a photo shoot scavenger hunt
4. Cook a real meal, we have to practice for next year
5. "Insert devious statement here" you know what I'm talking about...
6. Live it up, not like we don't but still
7. Pass all our finals and get back to this place ASAP.
Yep. This is going to be awesome.
Sand,
Florida I'm on my way. Please keep yourself full of gritty sand, rainy afternoons, and my loving family til I get there. I know we haven't had the best relationship because I don't really know you yet, but give me time. I'm a loving person, we can be friends, I'm sure.
And a few pictures for the road:
Good night and good hearts.
Spanish. Espanol.
Yo no gusta español.Yo no gusta profesora.
Like dos tango dancers, we step, we act, we divulge, we hide, we abuse, we use,
y nosotros no nos amamos unos a otros.
You taunt me with your deep rojo rose protruding from your forgiegn lips that hablar,
such beautiful words and yet I am swept away in the crowd,
waiting for you to slow down to my pace.
Instead I am emailing you in my native Ingles while you respond in espanol furthering my frustrations.
Yo no gusta espanol.
Yo no gusta profesora.
Sam, you are giving me the strength to be a better person everyday. I'm not sure I can repay the favor but I can honestly say you are my sanity and sun over these final few weeks. Stay strong, for you have come so far.
The list to finish out the year:
1. Go on a legit Sam, me and Laura Posluszny lady date with heels and pearls, ok maybe no pearls but heels for sure.
2. Figure out a cute project for the three of us to complete
3. Go on a photo shoot scavenger hunt
4. Cook a real meal, we have to practice for next year
5. "Insert devious statement here" you know what I'm talking about...
6. Live it up, not like we don't but still
7. Pass all our finals and get back to this place ASAP.
Yep. This is going to be awesome.
Sand,
Florida I'm on my way. Please keep yourself full of gritty sand, rainy afternoons, and my loving family til I get there. I know we haven't had the best relationship because I don't really know you yet, but give me time. I'm a loving person, we can be friends, I'm sure.
And a few pictures for the road:
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
OH NO SHE DIDN'T
This week Jessie, my conversation partner, and I didn't get to meet because of our crazy busy schedules. As fate would have it, we still got to see each other, even though it wasn't the best of situations.
I saw Jessie while I was on a quick run. I had dropped my ID card and luckily no one had picked it up. I say this because if I hadn't dropped my card, I wouldn't have been on that part of the path. I then see Jessie, in the middle of the road by the physical plant, crying, and then she almost got hit by a car.
"JESSIE GET OUT OF THE ROAD!' I yelled. She came over and this is apparently what had happened:
While in her international class one of the other girls (name and nationality removed for privacy reasons, but the girl wasn't chinese) pulled Jessie's hair. In China that's a huge insult. The equivalent of calling someone a poisonous b****.
Let me just say that Jessie is one of the sweetest women I've ever met and would never do anything to offend anyone on purpose.
Jessie then talked about how hard it was to be in a foreign culture for so long. It's surprising to hear considering how optimistic and fun loving Jessie has been all year. I talked her down, explaining how I was sorry and just tried to calm the poor girl down. I've had my more than fair share of mean girls to deal with. For those of you that know me from Burkburnett, you probably remember all of my high school, middle school, and even elementary school years.
Makes me wonder, did the other girl know how upsetting that small action was or was she innocent? Are we giving those who aren't from our culture too much credit?
Girls are mean no matter what race, culture, or language. Meanness is just a streak that girls wear like the natural highlights that come out in the sun. Striking and unseen publicly in a majority of circumstances.
I saw Jessie while I was on a quick run. I had dropped my ID card and luckily no one had picked it up. I say this because if I hadn't dropped my card, I wouldn't have been on that part of the path. I then see Jessie, in the middle of the road by the physical plant, crying, and then she almost got hit by a car.
"JESSIE GET OUT OF THE ROAD!' I yelled. She came over and this is apparently what had happened:
While in her international class one of the other girls (name and nationality removed for privacy reasons, but the girl wasn't chinese) pulled Jessie's hair. In China that's a huge insult. The equivalent of calling someone a poisonous b****.
Let me just say that Jessie is one of the sweetest women I've ever met and would never do anything to offend anyone on purpose.
Jessie then talked about how hard it was to be in a foreign culture for so long. It's surprising to hear considering how optimistic and fun loving Jessie has been all year. I talked her down, explaining how I was sorry and just tried to calm the poor girl down. I've had my more than fair share of mean girls to deal with. For those of you that know me from Burkburnett, you probably remember all of my high school, middle school, and even elementary school years.
Makes me wonder, did the other girl know how upsetting that small action was or was she innocent? Are we giving those who aren't from our culture too much credit?
Girls are mean no matter what race, culture, or language. Meanness is just a streak that girls wear like the natural highlights that come out in the sun. Striking and unseen publicly in a majority of circumstances.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Rough Around the Edges
As the year winds down I 'm lost in translation between looking back at how far I've come and what I've yet to accomplish. I'm more than merely excited for this summer but at the same time leaving feels a bit bittersweet. This place isn't my home, but it's definitely become more than merely comfortable. I've made the best friends anyone could ask for and I've gained a sorority of true sisters as corny and cliche as that may sound. I've done more than just learn. I've experienced, I've risked, I've tried, I have, I truly have.
For the next year I'm saying it now: I refuse to be this busy. I will make time for me and what I want to do. School and activities will only take up as much time as I let them. Other than that, I will win. Ok, fair enough to say, hopefully I can make that happen.
I've gotten a bit addicted to stumpleupon.com. I'll be posting more pictures in another post soon. Look forward to them, they make my day.
Something that's really been weighing on my heart and head these past couple of weeks is the idea of following through. I'm sick of people saying they're going to do something and then not doing it. If you say you're going to call, call. If you say you're going to leave, leave. If you say you'll come, then by means come on over. Don't leave others in that in-between awkward stage of wondering. It's something I struggle with too, so let this be a testament to my attempts to getting it right too.
Night friends.
For the next year I'm saying it now: I refuse to be this busy. I will make time for me and what I want to do. School and activities will only take up as much time as I let them. Other than that, I will win. Ok, fair enough to say, hopefully I can make that happen.
I've gotten a bit addicted to stumpleupon.com. I'll be posting more pictures in another post soon. Look forward to them, they make my day.
Something that's really been weighing on my heart and head these past couple of weeks is the idea of following through. I'm sick of people saying they're going to do something and then not doing it. If you say you're going to call, call. If you say you're going to leave, leave. If you say you'll come, then by means come on over. Don't leave others in that in-between awkward stage of wondering. It's something I struggle with too, so let this be a testament to my attempts to getting it right too.
Night friends.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
New Playlist
Even with the massive accomplishments we've made in the field of music. Most of the time I get stuck on one song for while. And by a while I mean I still get excited for rap songs that came out when I was in 7th grade. Anyone else do this? I definitely can't help it.
So for now I'm listening to:
You Lie: The Band Perry.--This new single seems all to familiar in terms of the lyrics and I like it that way.
What Do Want: Jerrod Nieman-- Ever had that one person you can't get over? Yep, me too. Apparently so does Jerrod.
Little Miss: Sugarland--I'm little miss for now.
Interstate: The Randy Rogers Band.--Driving is very therapeutic for me again. I let the top down and just drive. Singing at the top of my lungs and thinking about things that make me happy.
The Way Love Looks: Easton Corbin. -- Easton Corbin holds a very special place in my heart anyways. But this song in particular makes me laugh and think about that time
Look it Up: Ashton Shepherd.-- Oh yeah. Tell him girl.
Georgia Clay: Josh Kelley.-- Nostalgia. Love it. "When live was nothing more than living for the night."
If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away: Justin Moore.--Justin Moore and I were made for each other. In his video's he has a brunette. He'll learn. He'll learn fast.
How I Got To Be This Way: Justin Moore-- On that note. Yes. I love him a lot.
Homeboy: Eric Church-- Goodness. I love Eric Church. He has a way of saying it right with a sense of humor.
Last Night Again: Steel Magnolia-- Smiley Face. I like their use of dialogue.
Enjoy.
So for now I'm listening to:
You Lie: The Band Perry.--This new single seems all to familiar in terms of the lyrics and I like it that way.
What Do Want: Jerrod Nieman-- Ever had that one person you can't get over? Yep, me too. Apparently so does Jerrod.
Little Miss: Sugarland--I'm little miss for now.
Interstate: The Randy Rogers Band.--Driving is very therapeutic for me again. I let the top down and just drive. Singing at the top of my lungs and thinking about things that make me happy.
The Way Love Looks: Easton Corbin. -- Easton Corbin holds a very special place in my heart anyways. But this song in particular makes me laugh and think about that time
Look it Up: Ashton Shepherd.-- Oh yeah. Tell him girl.
Georgia Clay: Josh Kelley.-- Nostalgia. Love it. "When live was nothing more than living for the night."
If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away: Justin Moore.--Justin Moore and I were made for each other. In his video's he has a brunette. He'll learn. He'll learn fast.
How I Got To Be This Way: Justin Moore-- On that note. Yes. I love him a lot.
Homeboy: Eric Church-- Goodness. I love Eric Church. He has a way of saying it right with a sense of humor.
Last Night Again: Steel Magnolia-- Smiley Face. I like their use of dialogue.
Enjoy.
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