This is What I Think Right Now 

On Campus Again

It's so nice to have classes on campus again. Today I ran into a few friends while I was walking to and from my car. I love the small chit chat that happens in those instances. I wish I'd been able to talk longer, but it's always nice to see people that I haven't had time to meet up with in awhile. I'm so excited for Indy to get home this evening. It's going to be great to go to dinner and a movie followed by an awesome part on Saturday night. I wish that I wasn't so tired, but I think I'll wake up energized and refreshed tomorrow after having a little fun. I used to take a life with so much free time for granted. I really wish that I had actually done something with myself instead of sitting around doing nothing before Evie was born. Now I can think of a million things I'd like to do, but I just don't have the time. I guess that's why there are so many expressions like "seize the moment" and "live every day like it's your last". I never listened when I was younger. Now I don't have time to not listen. Procrastination has kept me from so many hobbies and interests that they're really dead hobbies and interests. I'm not going to let that happen with new things I need to get done. I think I'm more motivated now though. I have to get things done because I'm accountable. Maybe that's why free time and small conversations feel so good to have. I don't have time to see my friends very often so when I happen to run into them, it's a real treat.

Well, I'm 21

Just like most of the people I know, I'm finally completely legal to buy and drink alcohol. GO ME. This morning, I was really excited about today. I got up at five, went to the gym, got a bagel and green tea, went to my classes, went to the DMW and renewed my license, and then Grammy took me out for a burger and a margarita. It was a lot of fun. Tonight was supposed to be out to dinner and such, but it couldn't happen because of work. Silly work--always gettng in the way of fun. Birthday fun will have to be postponed. At least there's a party Saturday! I'm so excited. If I'm lucky, I'll get to go to dinner and Underworld: Evolution on Friday.

Here We Go

Well, first day back to school today. I am not usually this excited, but the idea that I am going to be able to spend time in a classroom interacting with people excites me. Most days, I have spent at home without a lot of outside contact and to have an opportunity to have a more normal schedule that includes social interaction makes me so happy. I have really missed sitting next to people, listening to real time lectures, and writing papers. I'm weird, I know. I really enjoy school. I've only ever met two other people with similar quirks. One is my friend Garrett and the other was a guy I met in middle school named Brendan who just happened to be good at everything. I mean Brendan was taking Calculus in 8th grade. I am excited though. This is going to be my giddy week. I get to go back to school, start a regular exersize schedule, and I'm turning 21. It doesn't get much better than this. I even get to party at the end of the week!

Waiting

Anticipation is everything. Turning 21 is exciting. It's not that I haven't had access to alcohol, but it will be a wonderful privilege to be able to order a glass of wine with dinner in a restaurant or walk through a liquor store without having to prove I'm with a parent or legal guardian. It's also a lot of fun because my parents are throwing me a party and everyone who cares about me is going to be there. Actually, I'm not sure that's entirely accurate because college kids are wishy-washy as to what their actual plans will be, but everyone outside of college of consequence that has been a part of my life will be at the party. I'm even going to have a real bartender and I have a new dress. I'm wishing that I could fast forward time a few days to get to Saturday. Forget school, work, and standing in line to renew my license. I want to have a party!

Wedding Plans

There are days that I wish that I had taken the money and eloped. Weddings have so many miniscule details to be discussed. It's enough to drive anyone absolutely crazy. The thing that people don't realize about weddings is that you plan more than just a wedding and reception. There are bridesmaid brunches, bridal showers, bachelor parties/roasts, rehearsal activities, and honeymoons to think about. You have to think about how to get everyone measured for dresses and ensure that everything matches when most product lines come from different people and rarely come in the right colors. Not only do you have to make the decisions about what color beads should go on the decorations, but you have to search for a vendor that has said product in that correct color. Budgets, bows, churches, ribbon, flowers, it's all there. It's all spinning around demanding immediate attention.

So I Have a Blog

I can't say I know much about blogging. All I know is that it seems like an interesting way to distribute thoughts and keep them in order without having to write an entire journal entry or story. I don't know how often I'll use it, but it's nice to have nonetheless.