This Takes the Cake

its been some time, eh?

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:29:28 GMT

Well, I decided that it was time to make a stop in to my lj. I don't know if anyone actually reads this anymore. Heck, I haven't yet checked my friends pages to see if anyone still updates their own pages anymore...

I might start posting here, too. Although, I'm not sure I can keep up with two journals.

School is very busy. I have 10 more papers to write (although one of them is only 500 words and so is really nothing). I have 5 books to read in their entirety so I can write critical reviews on them (included in my paper count). I have many, many other things to do. But I like it?

If any of you still read this, I hope you are well. :)

homework panic

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:53:05 GMT

Here's something funny. I thought I was two weeks behind in homework, but I'm actually three weeks behind. Isn't that the greatest? And my entire day is going to be wasted tomorrow for jr/sr banquet stuff and then the Soda Shop. When am I supposed to catch up??

The yearbook is the new boyfriend.

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 18:07:38 GMT

I got a write up last night from my RA. She left it on my door. Lets see... The place of incident was the "Yearbook office" and the time was "every night." The details are as follows: "Katie was walking with me back from the 'post' and confessed to numerous un-Christian like activities with her 'new boyfriend.' As a responsible RA & friend, I offer this accountability report to Katie to help her confess her sin & mend her ways." Amazing.

On Saturday, I am going into the city with some fellows from the jr/sr banquet decoration committee so we can go thrift store shopping for things we need. I hope we find stuff that will work. I really don't like going into the city, so we'll see how it goes. Its also just going to be me with 3 guys. It should be okay, though, since I'm friends with all of them.

I want to write a book about the beautiful imagery of Christ and the Church as used with marriage. I'm sure, however, that such books have already been written and that they are probably better than I could write. But I just wish that more people would understand submission and love in a marriage in that context.

oh the things I have to do

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 02:49:33 GMT

The main body of the yearbook is done. Have I mentioned that? I feel so happy. Now to tackle my homework since I am about two weeks behind...

happiness is knowing...

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 17:13:41 GMT

I am meeting with my yearbook rep in about 20 minutes. I'll make sure to leave soon so that if she arrives early, I am ready, but I doubt that will be the case. Also, my proofs are online, for which I am excessively glad. Now I just have to go over them all...

I feel ready to start catching up with my work. I got a full nights sleep, and it felt wonderful.

I want a break.

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 23:29:30 GMT

I spent all morning on sending the yearbook deadline. And then this afternoon I've hardly done any homework, which is suprising considering I am so far behind. I really ought to be motivated, but I just don't care. I'm sick of school and work and being behind and never catching up.

I can't wait for summer break. I need time off.

a good quote

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 06:49:48 GMT

I have a great quote from the movie Natalie and I just watched: "I want to see if there's an us in you and me."

I should be in bed.

Superbowl Sunday

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 22:27:33 GMT

I was up until 5am this morning finishing the yearbook deadline. Then I slept until 12:40pm, with a brief awake time from about 10-10:30am due to loud freshmen. It really annoys me how loud people are on Sunday mornings. Because even if I'm awake, I like to have some quiet time to prepare myself for the day. Its one of the few times I can have a relaxing morning. This is supposed to be my day of rest, but with all the noise, its hard to feel restful (this is now talking about the afternoons, too).

Today is the Superbowl and the Seahawks are playing. I think I will drop by our school's Superbowl Party to represent.

Natalie hasn't come up yet. She must be with Christopher.

Its Career Day!

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 15:27:36 GMT

We're picking up Jen B. from the airport today. Natalie and I have dressed up for Career Day. She's a gypsy and I'm a mechanic. Its pretty rockin' awesome. We're totally going to the airport dressed like this.

I'm so glad its Friday. But I'm going to be really busy all tonight and tomorrow with the yearbook. Oh well. Its life, I guess.

I need to finish getting ready, so I'll have to try to update later.

wake up verse

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:14:35 GMT

Psalm 90:14 "O satisfy us in the morning with Your lovingkindness, That we may sing for joy and be glad all our days."

Perhaps I'm in the wrong program...

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 01:45:45 GMT

Your Scholastic Strength Is Evaluating

You are great at looking at many details and putting them all together.
You are talented at detecting subtle trends, accuracy, and managing change.

You should major in:

Statistics
Speech
Conflict studies
Communication
Finance
Medicine

What Should You Major In?

Saturdays are the new boyfriend.

Sat, 28 Jan 2006 18:02:40 GMT

Freshly laundered pjs and sheets make me inordinately happy.

I am going to research all day today until dinner time. Then I work tonight for the last time, and I get to train Natalie (she's taking over my shift).

I got 9 hours of sleep last night and it felt wonderful. I love being able to sleep in.

Well, I should probably go and be productive since I have a lot to do.

Day of Prayer

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:09:11 GMT

It is the Day of Prayer today. Natalie and I are in my room, talking and sometimes doing some reading. Its our break time, when we're supposed to be praying. Oh well.

oh the freedom of me

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:50:41 GMT

Updates to my life: I have quit my job (well, put in notice), and I dropped my Apologetics class. This means I will have to take a distance ed class this summer, but it will be worth it to not want to kill myself all semester from being so busy. I decided that its okay to not be crazy-busy all the time.

You Don't Own Me by Lesley Gore

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 22:28:46 GMT

You don't own me, I'm not just one of your many toys
You don't own me, don't say I can't go with other boys

And don't tell me what to do
And don't tell me what to say
And please, when I go out with you
Don't put me on display, 'cause

You don't own me, don't try to change me in any way
You don't own me, don't tie me down 'cause I'd never stay

Oh, I don't tell you what to say
I don't tell you what to do
So just let me be myself
That's all I ask of you

I'm young and I love to be young
I'm free and I love to be free
To live my life the way I want
To say and do whatever I please

A-a-a-nd don't tell me what to do
Oh-h-h-h don't tell me what to say
And please, when I go out with you
Don't put me on display

I don't tell you what to say
Oh-h-h-h don't tell you what to do
So just let me be myself
That's all I ask of you

I'm young and I love to be young
I'm free and I love to be free
To live my life the way I want

Yearbook & Men

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:40:19 GMT

The deadline is completed. Thank goodness for that was an awful experience. On Tuesday, Natalie and I were in the office until 3:45am working on it--we would take turns putting mug shots on pages and huddling in front of the space heater. We only slept in until 7:30am since we had an 8am class. Then on Wednesday, we worked on it between all of our classes and until 4:30am. Well, that's not quite true. At 3:30am we began the process of sending the last 3 files (it takes about 30-60 minutes for a large file, as these were). But since the night before we had only gotten 3 hours of sleep, we were pretty tired. So we thought we'd just set the timer on the microwave in the Student Lounge and sleep on the couches for 30 minutes. Well, we missed it and Natalie woke up at 4:30am (thank goodness or else I am sure I would have slept until someeone came in and asked what I was doing). That's when we cleaned up the office and went home. I slept from 5am-11am. Now only one more big deadline and it should be "easy street" from here on out. ha ha ha ha ha

I have discovered how to find the perfect man. All you have to do is take 3-4 other men and combine their best (and your favourite) qualities. Ta da, the perfect man; one for the price of four.

a thought

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 02:01:29 GMT

I think we all, who are still single, should remain single and make a pact. Yes, a pact to remain single forever and dedicate our lives to doing good. (Because obviously no good can come from being in a relationship.) Any takers?

fatness

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 14:27:01 GMT

I need to lose weight. My goal is 15 lbs this semester. It is totally do-able, providing I keep motivated. I'm planning on exercizing twice a week at 6am, on Wednesday & Friday. I figure since I get up then for ministry on Tuesday & Thursdays, my body should be able to handle this. However, this does mean that I have to get in bed at a reasonable time this semester. But if I ever want to be svelte, this will have to be how it is.

Back at school

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 22:20:52 GMT

I got in yesterday at 6pm. Today I paid the school for this semester. Ugh. That is never a fun experience; just another reminder of how much more in debt I am. Nevertheless, I am glad to be back.

My year of decaf coffee has gotten off to a good start. Other than needing more sleep (ie feeling more tired than normal), I haven't missed it at all.

The school is using new soap in the bathrooms and I think I might be allergic to it. I think its giving me headaches, which is what happens when I'm sensitive to a scent (which is also why I usually only use unscented lotions, etc). I have a hard time finding stuff I'm not sensitive to.

I haven't done that much today. I feel like I should, but then, its my last day of semi-guilt free laziness before the semester begins. There will be no rest for me after tomorrow.

now that I have things to do, I don't want to

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 20:42:27 GMT

Yes, I have all my books, thank goodness. But I've only read one of them... I know I need to apply myself and get some reading out of the way, but my motivation is in severe lack.

I need to lose some serious weight this semester. Which means I've got to get serious about exercizing and eating healthy. I can do it. I really can.

I go back to school on Sunday.

Time to go upstairs and do something productive. Like clean the bathroom. And then read some theology.

Its almost 2006!

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 06:43:28 GMT

"Why You Should Not Elope" by a dear man in Natalie's life: "I've decided not to elope, because it really didn't work out to well for Annikan (Star Wars Episode 3) so if we were to do that we could end up turning to the darkside and killing all the wrong ppl. Who knows, but I've decided that's what the moral of episode three was: if you elope, you turn to the dark side of the force."

Kim's wedding went well last night. The bestman twirled me and then we danced down the aisle after Kim & Iver went down. They had that song that Smashmouth re-did for Shrek that the Monkey's sang originally--something about never believing in love before, but now he does. Anyway, we got a few laughs for that one.

I've gotten three of my books from amazon.com. I have two more to come. Last I checked, one was in Utah and one in Kentucky. I'm thinking they should be here by Friday at the latest.

New Year's Resolutions:
1. No more caffeinated coffee.
2. Exercize at least twice a week.
3. Keep the first two resolutions.

Kim's Wedding Update

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 00:47:47 GMT

I'm at Kim's, watching her get ready for her wedding (she's getting married at 7pm tonight and I'm maid of honor). Its a good time. My hair is already done, for the most part. But eventually I'll have to get dressed and do makeup. Good times? Oh, I found out, the bestman and I get to sign as witnesses of their marriage. Woot! Now, back to the bride.

I was told last night that boys aren't a waste of time.

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 04:15:28 GMT

I'm reading "Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller. It is an amazing book and I highly recommend it to everyone. Its described as "non-religious thoughts concerning Christian spirituality," but that seems rather vague (and flaky) to me. I'm not sure how to describe it myself, other than a must read.

I'm having some really good chocolate ice cream right now, and it is making me feel better. I was feeling lonely, but its good to know that I can still substitute food for people and happiness.

I am so tired of wanting things I can't have.

I found a crochet hook (one I had given my sister when I taught her to crochet, so I asked to borrow it), so I am working on making granny squares out of all my extra yarn. I am going to make a hideously ugly blanket that won't even match itself, but at least I won't be wasteful. And it gives me something to do. I hate not having anything to do. I am going to boycott boredom. Except that I don't know how to.

That's all for now. Back to country music and other random activities to fill my time until its late enough to go to bed.

how the day stretches out before me

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 01:32:20 GMT

The most depressing thing in the world has to be this: I just finished writing an email and was looking it over for spelling errors, grammar, etc, when I somehow hit some key that randomly made the whole thing disappear. I don't even have the heart to try again. Maybe later.

Now, a bit of wisdom I learned last night from watching the Simpsons with my family (I promise I don't watch this show often, don't judge me): "Handsome means you look at yourself all day. Rugged means they look at you."

I am lonely. I want to be back at school, busy and with friends.

Merry Christmas!

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 22:03:29 GMT

We did our Christmas dinner last night with Aaron and family (they're at Crystal's folks this afternoon for their Christmas dinner). I made cinnamon rolls this morning. It was a good time.

I still have a cold though, and so sit around, snuffling and sniffling. Its delightful, I can assure you.

And that's all for now. Hope you're all having a wonderful Christmas. :)