"If it takes 40 years I want the thunder and the rain..."

It's raining...again. 

I'm just so happy today.  I've really enjoyed my summer this year, and I can't believe I only have a month left.  It's so much better than last year.  I haven't done anything special.  In fact, on the surface, this summer seems like a drama-filled nightmare.  My parents separated, my car was totalled, and I've been so busy I have had no time to socialize.  But ya know, those very same things have made my summer great as well.  My parents aren't fighting, our financial situation is so much better, I got a new car, and I've been busy--which keeps my mind off of missing Sewanee and makes me feel like a useful citizen.  I mean, really, where would this nation be without pretty, overpriced panties and bras? 

I've also enjoyed working out this summer.  I'm determined to work out at Sewanee too.  I hate Fowler, but I'll learn to love it I guess. 

I think this year is going to be good.  Yeah, I didn't get Humphrey's or St. Luke's, and I gave up my air conditioning for a room in Courts.  I know Nicky Hamilton thought I was crazy, as did everyone else, but I think I'll be okay.  Nicer dorm (than Benedict), bigger room, nicer matron, NO SUITEMATES, our own bathroom, and closer to central campus than Gorgas.  Throw a few fans in there and I think it'll work.  I've been planning a welcome back party for a couple of people, and I hope that goes well.  I think I've decided to buy the food rather than make it myself.  I know, it's cheating.  Oh well.

I've got a lot of errands to run today.  Hanson's new CD comes out tomorrow, haha.  I can't believe I'm going to spend my hard-earned money on it.  I guess once a Hanson fan, always a Hanson fan.  At least my walls aren't covered with posters this time around.  Perhaps it gets better with age.

Currently Reading Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer: A Road Trip into the Heart of Fan Mania By Warren St. John see related

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you

I didn't have to work today!  No money, but no sore feet either.  I did go to the mall, but it was to shop--not to sell underwear.  Then I worked out for a couple of hours, got in the tanning bed (I know, I know...), and took a nice long shower.  Now I'm bored.  Oh, I am hard to please. 

Why do I ever question?  Why do I ever think that my life is falling apart, or that God has abandoned me?  I don't deserve the blessings that God gives me each and every day.  I deserve the bad things that happen.  But God always has a plan.  I may not be able to see it at the time, but He does.  And you'd think I'd realize that by now.

I found out my uncle's insurance covers him, even in someone else's car.  His insurance is paying for my car (and considering it was in decent condition and had less than 40,000 miles, it's a pretty good price).  We only owe a small fraction of the money we'll receive.  That means I get a newer, nicer car.  I guess more than anything the blessing is that no one was injured in the accident.  My friend Alana says that I have really bad luck, but it always leads to really good luck.  I wouldn't call it luck, but she's got a point.  My prayers aren't always answered the way I would like.  But ya know, God isn't a silly human; He doesn't simply think about the here and now.  Not that I'm an overly arrogant person anyway, but I think God is just a little bit smarter than I ;)  Oh, and guess what my devotional for Saturday said?  I won't type out the whole thing, but it basically said that things may seem cruel now, and it may seem like the world is crashing down, but that there is a reason for this particular incident.  I just have to have faith and realize that God is with me.  How crazy is that? 

I think I'm going to watch some TV (home has turned me into a junkie) and then sleep.  Ah, sleep.  You'd think I'd get enough of it, but I never do.  I'm just lazy like that.

Currently Listening Heavier Things By John Mayer see related

I'm back!

I totally forgot I had this thing.  It's been almost a year, but oh well...Okay, can I just say that I am so sick of Victoria's Secret at the moment.  You can laugh all you want, but sorting panties is not easy.  Not when you have to follow a color-coded map the home office sends and match up like 100 different style numbers and deal with customers at the same time.  I'm going to spend all of my money at that place.  Forget stuff for my dorm and new clothes, but I'll have cute underwear.  Actually, after yesterday, I don't ever want to buy their merchandise again.  I'm sick of looking at it.

Oh, and get this.  It's a long story and I've got to get ready for work, but a relative of mine stole my car and wrecked it.  Well, by steal I mean he took it without asking.  And he isn't insured to drive my car.  And he totaled it.  I'm very upset at the moment, and I'm trying really hard not to be angry.  My mom assures me that I'll have a car at school, whether I get a new one or take hers.  I know I don't have to worry about not having a car, but I just want MY car!  It wasn't a great car or anything, but it was mine.  I get attached easily, ya know.  I have to get ready for work now.  Hopefully creepy men won't offer to buy me underwear today haha. 

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"Maybe this year will be better than the last..."

This weekend was fun/crazy/random.  I have been cleaning my room for the past two hours, and now I have to vacuum.  Last night was the infamous Viking party (which, I know some will disagree, I found completely not fun).  Molly brought over her fur blanket and cut it up into a really cute shirt.  Unfortunately, my floor is now covered in fur.  I've been so good about being clean and neat this year, this is driving me crazy.  I've only vacuumed like three times in my life--once when I was really young and I was trying to do something nice for my mom, and twice last year. 

I have class tonight at 6:00!  Dr. Register had to cancel a class a couple of weeks ago, so I get to dress up and go to Walsh-Ellet this evening.  Ah well, I enjoy the class and Register so it'll be fine.  Poor guy, I feel more sorry for him for having to take time away from being with his family on a Sunday night.  /Oh, I think I sprained my wrist last night...I know I know, not a week goes by that I don't get some type of injury.  My children are gonna be so clumsy, and then they'll learn to be babies about it because I'll rush up to them and smother them in kisses just because they trip.  Anyway, I've come to the conclusion that I love this year.  I like it more than last year, believe it or not.  Not so many stressful/emotional/depressing/painful things going on...just fun classes, fun people, and a fun dorm.  Really though, enough procrastination, I need to go vacuum, go to dinner, and go to class.  Then I have laundry and reading and a dorm staff meeting--oh my! 

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"No lookin' over my shoulder, oh it's over..."

I can't believe I survived last week!  Ah, it was absolutely terrible.  Fall break was not fun...NOT a good home visit.  I'm glad to be back at Sewanee.  Last night was a lot of fun.  Just a typical Sewanee night--watching Dazed and Confused and Ferris Bueller's Day Off with lots of people stuffed in a dorm room, drinking beer and vodka, and going to Waffle House.  I just got everything unpacked and I need to work on American lit homework.  I have four journal entries to do today...ahh!  But I'm not complaining.  I have lots to read for psychology too, but that's fun.  Anyway, this is mostly for Valentina so I hope you're having a great time up in New York!  I heard from Khushbu you had quite a happy birthday!!!  I think she and I are gonna fly up to NY in November to see you... 

Currently Watching Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Bueller Bueller Edition By Matthew Broderick, Ben Stein see related