Today marks my last post before the beginning of spring quarter. I love knowing that I'm lying in my own bed (as much as a school mattress and bed frame counts as "mine") right next to my awesome roommate (and our friend Steven since he and Jess are watching New Moon right now...bleh) and with my boyfriend upstairs. It's just comfortable here, and I know exactly what's up and stuff.
I dive straight into pretty much every class tomorrow, but I'm kind of excited for it. I exchanged the credits of my piano class and my art class for another general education class (Geography). Basically I'll still be hauling 20 credits like last quarter, but I'm working to get more credits towards my basic graduation requirements. I guess it's just my way of securing that I'll graduate on time.
I really don't have much more to say, as I'm completely ready to pass out. Just thought I'd post a reminder to the world that I'm alive :)
~Allie
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ahh...home again
I'll be honest and say it's awesome to be home. I didn't necessarily miss Yakima that much, but I've definitely missed my parents a ton. I'm a little sad that my spring break falls nearly two weeks before theirs, but I am glad that I got this weekend with them to just spend some quality time together :)
I do miss Jae, but hey, it's only 5 days we'll be apart at the most, and time apart only makes us stronger, right? Spending time with his family is always a kick, and when I get back it'll be his 19th birthday...ahh, that will be fun to plan! I'm thinking a green cake with a fun dyed icing (maybe blue?) It'll be really cool looking, that's for sure!
What else is there to be said? Well, while I'm back I'm hoping to finally get this filling done on one of my molars that was supposed to get done around 6 months ago, and maybe get in for a haircut from Linda. She'll probably have lots of words to say about how I haven't cut my hair in months! That will be fun to catch up with. I don't want a lot of length taken off as I really do like how long it's getting, but a trim will feel good for my poor split ends.
I'm on a roll reading books while I'm not worrying about school. I think reading for fun is one thing I miss from high school. Since I've gone to college, I've had less time (or will) to read books outside of the class-required ones. Well, I decided that reading was needed for this break, and have about 7 books left of my original pile of 8 books. Thank God that I'll have lots of time to read while I'm in Yakima (probably while letting the dogs run out in the orchard next door) and I still have a 4 hour bus ride back to Everett too :D
I love spring break, and I totally can't wait to see what else is in store for me while I'm free from the brain-killing madness!
~Allie
I do miss Jae, but hey, it's only 5 days we'll be apart at the most, and time apart only makes us stronger, right? Spending time with his family is always a kick, and when I get back it'll be his 19th birthday...ahh, that will be fun to plan! I'm thinking a green cake with a fun dyed icing (maybe blue?) It'll be really cool looking, that's for sure!
What else is there to be said? Well, while I'm back I'm hoping to finally get this filling done on one of my molars that was supposed to get done around 6 months ago, and maybe get in for a haircut from Linda. She'll probably have lots of words to say about how I haven't cut my hair in months! That will be fun to catch up with. I don't want a lot of length taken off as I really do like how long it's getting, but a trim will feel good for my poor split ends.
I'm on a roll reading books while I'm not worrying about school. I think reading for fun is one thing I miss from high school. Since I've gone to college, I've had less time (or will) to read books outside of the class-required ones. Well, I decided that reading was needed for this break, and have about 7 books left of my original pile of 8 books. Thank God that I'll have lots of time to read while I'm in Yakima (probably while letting the dogs run out in the orchard next door) and I still have a 4 hour bus ride back to Everett too :D
I love spring break, and I totally can't wait to see what else is in store for me while I'm free from the brain-killing madness!
~Allie
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Avatar, Art and ADD
Yes, I'm posting a blog to distract myself from studying for a minute. I realized that when you start reading your art history textbook so fast that you're getting your periods and artists mixed up, you need a break. I've spent this weekend mostly just chilling with my roommate and my boyfriend (and other various friends), studying, and filling out job applications. It feels like it's been an efficient weekend, but then I remember that finals start tomorrow and I panic. The soundtrack from Avatar has been helping me through a lot of the reading where I need to concentrate but can't stand the consistent humming noises from the lights and refrigerators in my dorm room. I also can't stand the library because of how frighteningly quiet it is, so I've avoided it when hunting for places to study. My dorm room seems to be the best contender, if I just ban myself from my computer for 45 minutes at a time. That's about how long I can concentrate on one thing :P
I'm very ready for spring break, but just like Christmas break I don't really know what I'm going to do with myself without being here at school. I feel out of place at home since the world has moved on since I was there. None the less, I'll be glad to have a break from SPU and the food they serve in Gwinn. Don't get me wrong, it's not cruddy food; you just get tired of it after months of eating nothing but similar dishes.
None the less, after this somewhat short update, I'm getting back to studying...see you all on the other side!
~Allie
I'm very ready for spring break, but just like Christmas break I don't really know what I'm going to do with myself without being here at school. I feel out of place at home since the world has moved on since I was there. None the less, I'll be glad to have a break from SPU and the food they serve in Gwinn. Don't get me wrong, it's not cruddy food; you just get tired of it after months of eating nothing but similar dishes.
None the less, after this somewhat short update, I'm getting back to studying...see you all on the other side!
~Allie
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Finals time :P
Yup, it's that time of the year again. End of the quarter finals. Actually I don't know why I'm complaining, since I actually enjoy the week before finals. I don't mind studying, and my homework load becomes non-existent, thanks to somewhat merciful professors.
I turns out that I have my Aural Skills final tomorrow, as our university-scheduled final was never posted, and over half the class had made travel plans to leave the night before. We took a vote in class (I'm glad to see music majors are so democratic) and decided that instead of having tomorrow as a review day, it's the day of the final. I'm not really nervous for it, as my midterm went really well, and there's nothing on the final I don't know. That was improper, I meant that I know everything that will be on the test. I'm excited to have one of them done before finals week technically starts. It'll make next week an absolute breeze.
I love my new roommate a ton! Yes, we were friends, and that's one of the reasons I switched rooms, but just knowing that I like talking to the person living in my room makes me more willing to be in my room. Also, I like that we like similar music, having people in and out of the room, and the TV isn't on all the time! Oh, and I get to sleep at night...that's the best part :) I'll consider posting pictures of our room setup, since it's a lot better than anything I could put together in that weird room upstairs. My art prof said it best when he commented that architecturally, the less square a room is, the less functional it is. Who forgot to tell the architect of this dorm that? Oh well, the majority of the rooms are on first through third floors, and half of fourth floor works since they have fifth above them.
Overall, I'm just spending my time prepping for finals, putting final touches on the room, practicing, and just having wonderful chill time with Jae and Jess (among other people). It's a wonderful week thus far.
Now, off to go watch my piano TA's senior recital and just generally enjoy being band geeky for an hour!
~Allie
I turns out that I have my Aural Skills final tomorrow, as our university-scheduled final was never posted, and over half the class had made travel plans to leave the night before. We took a vote in class (I'm glad to see music majors are so democratic) and decided that instead of having tomorrow as a review day, it's the day of the final. I'm not really nervous for it, as my midterm went really well, and there's nothing on the final I don't know. That was improper, I meant that I know everything that will be on the test. I'm excited to have one of them done before finals week technically starts. It'll make next week an absolute breeze.
I love my new roommate a ton! Yes, we were friends, and that's one of the reasons I switched rooms, but just knowing that I like talking to the person living in my room makes me more willing to be in my room. Also, I like that we like similar music, having people in and out of the room, and the TV isn't on all the time! Oh, and I get to sleep at night...that's the best part :) I'll consider posting pictures of our room setup, since it's a lot better than anything I could put together in that weird room upstairs. My art prof said it best when he commented that architecturally, the less square a room is, the less functional it is. Who forgot to tell the architect of this dorm that? Oh well, the majority of the rooms are on first through third floors, and half of fourth floor works since they have fifth above them.
Overall, I'm just spending my time prepping for finals, putting final touches on the room, practicing, and just having wonderful chill time with Jae and Jess (among other people). It's a wonderful week thus far.
Now, off to go watch my piano TA's senior recital and just generally enjoy being band geeky for an hour!
~Allie
Friday, March 5, 2010
Back to blogging
I'm just finishing up winter quarter here at school, and it's been a trip. There's a lot I'm still getting used to, like actually learning how to study and balance my time, but overall I love it.
A wonderful experience today: the sun is sort of out (as much as it ever is here) and it's really warm, so instead of going into a building to study and check my email, I decided to stay outside in the sun and the warmth. It's not just the warmth that makes this so great; there are seagulls overhead yelling at each other. Just a friendly reminder that I'm near an ocean, and I love it! I can't see the ocean, yet I'm within 5 or 10 miles of it, and every once in a while I can smell it. That's my favorite :)
I don't ever want to leave this moment, yet I'm going to have to eventually. Maybe I'll find a way to duplicate these conditions sometime, as the year goes on and the sun keeps coming out more. For March, the weather is awesome, and I hope it won't end.
I miss my family and friends from home right now. Part of this weather reminds me of playing (or attempting to play) wallball during lunch in the last few weeks before I graduated. Spring break is soon, and I need to figure out my plans for the nearly two weeks I have off. I hope the sun is out and beautiful back home like it is here so I can get some sunbathing time (well, without the swimsuit...it's still way too cold for that!)
More coming later (I hope),
~Allie
A wonderful experience today: the sun is sort of out (as much as it ever is here) and it's really warm, so instead of going into a building to study and check my email, I decided to stay outside in the sun and the warmth. It's not just the warmth that makes this so great; there are seagulls overhead yelling at each other. Just a friendly reminder that I'm near an ocean, and I love it! I can't see the ocean, yet I'm within 5 or 10 miles of it, and every once in a while I can smell it. That's my favorite :)
I don't ever want to leave this moment, yet I'm going to have to eventually. Maybe I'll find a way to duplicate these conditions sometime, as the year goes on and the sun keeps coming out more. For March, the weather is awesome, and I hope it won't end.
I miss my family and friends from home right now. Part of this weather reminds me of playing (or attempting to play) wallball during lunch in the last few weeks before I graduated. Spring break is soon, and I need to figure out my plans for the nearly two weeks I have off. I hope the sun is out and beautiful back home like it is here so I can get some sunbathing time (well, without the swimsuit...it's still way too cold for that!)
More coming later (I hope),
~Allie
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