Sunday, March 27, 2011

Ive Im James Dean, then Youre Audry Hepburn.

Just got home from a Mitzvah!
Too fun. Im not Jewish, but my cousin married into a Jewish family. There was so much to do! Im still dressed up from the event. 
Casino night discussed. (At Williams hall)
Graffiti party mentioned (at Alpha Gamma Rho)
My Hawt date night discussed. 
:)




Thursday, March 24, 2011

After a while, you just want to be with the one who makes you laugh.

Lots to get out. Random thoughts on random subjects.

Weather: Hello???? was it almost spring? bout to send my leather jacket and adorable flats to my room..but wait! on my walk home from work last night, the sidewalks and streets had a beautiful (yet scary) sheet of ice on it.

East Asian Art History: Cant understand a word my prof says. Everyone falls asleep in class. Cant pronounce a word that I need to know.. I'm eating Fritos twisted flavor and its super loud in class...

If were born single, will we die single?
A guy Ive recently been seeing and talking to, suggested that when it comes down to it you die alone. Even if you   are married, have lots of friends, or your family is with you. Its a journey that you alone will take.

When Im in a bad mood about being single, I watch several episodes of Sex and the City (doesnt matter which season) and stuff my face with pringles, goldfish, and chocolate covered pretzels...not to mention the diet coke.
The down side of this bad habit is I get a bad stomach ache afterwards...good new, I feel 10 times more emotionally stable!

Sex and the city quote: "I decided to move from one addiction to another:shoes."
Sex and the city has sooo many good quotes. I have a whole note on fcbk that I made about 2 years ago with the best of Sex and the City quotes... want another?
Samantha: Well, let's just say it: you won. 
Carrie: Was there a contest? 
Samantha: Oh please! There's always a contest with an ex. It's called "who will die miserable." 



OMG! Tutors!
Horrible. I hired that tutor...and he had NO idea what he was doing. I was paying $10 an hr for NOTHING. So I fired him (he has no idea) and started going to help labs...well there are so many people there that it took over an hour for someone to help me...
So I hired my ex boyfriend. Slippery Slope? Nah. He took the class last semester and can teach me and help me with every subject. Today he helped me in under an hr and fixed my programing problem that I just couldnt figure out.
I pay him the same that I did my tutor. Hopefully it all works out!

Coloring hair. Let me tell you. If you have dark brown hair, dont try to bleach it yourself. I do it all the time. and at first i think it looks good, but as the days go by I end up longing for my dark brown hair again. Im sure if you get it done by a professional and arent using box coloring then it would look better..but the at home stuff...lets say no.

Alright?
Now that you know my opinion on everything you didnt need my opinion on..Have a great day!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Lady Gaga

Some people view her as crazy..some people view her as inspirational. Born this way is #1 for the 5th week in a row on the charts.

Im not going to talk about her, or her career, or what she really stands for. Instead Im going to give some of my favorite quotes by her, and hopefully they speak for themselves....


"Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you're wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn't love you anymore." 


"Trust is like a mirror, you can fix it if it's broken, but you can still see the crack in that mother fucker's reflection." 


"Love is like a brick. You can build a house, or you can sink a dead body."


"cause it's a hard life, with love in the world. and i'm a hard girl, loving me is like chewing on pearls."


"I had a boyfriend who told me I’d never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I’d fail. I said to him, ‘Someday, when we’re not together, you won’t be able to order a cup of coffee at the fucking deli without hearing or seeing me." 


"Don't you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can't be exactly who you are." 


"You're love is nothing I can't fight. Can't sleep with a man who dims my shine. " 


"Well my music was different in high school; I was singing about love—you know, things I don't care about anymore."


"A girl’s got to use what she’s given and I’m not going to make a guy drool the way a Britney video does. So I take it to extremes. I don’t say I dress sexily on stage - what I do is so extreme. It’s meant to make guys think: ‘I don’t know if this is sexy or just weird." 


"I want you to walk out of her tonight not loving me more, but loving yourselves more."













I got all of the quotes from http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2945649.Lady_Gaga

Friday, March 18, 2011

Felting!

Good morning fellow Spartans!
I hope you all had a very fun, yet safe st. patricks day!
I had a ton of fun!

I am soooo excited to share some pictures of what I did yesterday in the AM.
Before the st. patty celebration began, I had to go to my 8:30 class, which is ATD 231. I am always talking about this class. It is so exciting and we do alot of fun things.

Yesterday I learned how to felt.
You take wool filament, and lay them horizontally and vertically onto of each other on top of bubble wrap.
You spray it with soapy water, fold over the bubble wrap and massage it with your fingers.
Then bring it to hot running water (as hot as your hands can stand) and shock the fibers. rinse out all of the soapy water.
Bring it back over to your bubble wrap, spray with soapy watter and massage again if you feel it needs it. I had to add more wool fibers to make mine look better. Rinse with hot water. keep repeating until you get the look you want! Its super fast and easy.
Another thing you can do is iron it to shock the fibers even more.
You can also put your "felt piece" into a bag, and pop it into the dryer with some towels and itll defiantly look like felt.

Here are some of my pics!
Lay down the fibers and spray with soapy water.


Flip bubble wrap and massage.


Rinse with hot water.


Add more fibers if needed and repeat!


After ironing^  
Felt is awesome because you can cut it and it wont fray on the ends. Thats why felt was used for poodle skirts in the 50's. It was so easy to make so many!
This is my awkward 4 leaf clover for St. Patricks day!  :)


Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Butterfly fly away!

Hello!
I just got hired at Wings of Mackinac on Mackinac Island! I am soooo excited!
I had to share it!
I will be living with 6 other girls who work there right off of the main street.
I will also have a meal plan.
I will be working over 40hrs each week! gotta get that cash monies!
 Heres the link so you can see where I will be working.....
http://www.wingsofmackinac.com/

CANT WAIT! AHHHH

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

St Patrick day!

You say I must eat so many lemons cause I am so bitter...

My Spring Break Pictures

My kitty kat (at the top of the stair is Pita)

Chicago!

Getting ready to go out

Chicago

Chicago

We got our nails done..this is my friend, Kristens nails

Cant decide if I love this clock or hate it (IDKEA)

IKEA

IKEA

Shopping at IKEA

IKEA

Cool Light


Another cool light, but its made out of paper

Kristen and Kate in downtown Chicago

Beautiful

The amazing train ride!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Welcome Back!

Hey everyone!
First official day after the lovely spring break. Although I didn't go anywhere where the weather got over 45 degrees, but nonetheless... it was a much needed break.
I went to chicago and spent 2 days simply shopping. Now my closet is more full, and my room is more enjoyable! My bank account is slightly low...but hey! its spring break!
I now have completely new bedding that looks awesome in my room. Its also super fluffy with a beautiful design. I also bought an orchid that slightly matches my new bedding. 
I bought a mini ironing board, so I don't have to iron on my bed or on my chair! Being mini helps alot too..its dorm size!
I got some spring clothes, and a long storage hanger for my closet. 
IKEA was a great stop! great prices. i ended up buying sooo much than i had expected from ikea. I needed bedding so badly though. My old one had been used since 5th grade...yeah. it was time.
Us girls literally shopped till we dropped!
We had dinner at Cheesecake factory one night. It was deliciouso! yet expensive! So worth it though. It was my first time at the Cheesecake factory, and let me tell you, the interior is pretty darn nice!
Best spring break overall.
I loved seeing my family and catching up with old friends.
Im ready to be back and start school work again! Mainly just ready to be back in a routine!

Im uploading pics right now! tomorrow I will post some pics from the trip!

Sunday, March 6, 2011

ATD 231, and Knitting!

Hey Hey Hey!
Last Thursday in class I learned how to knit!
I am taking a class that is about Textiles. Now its not just about colors... Its seriously intense!
We are learning about different fibers, and how they're collected or manufactured and then how they are used. We also learn what fibers are good for what, whether it be they can withstand sunlight or abrasion.
Trust me, these test are not easy!
There is a recitation after the class, which is like a lab. In recitation we touch different materials to get a feel of what kind of fiber it is made out of, and we do hands on projects as well, such as weaving and KNITTING!
So, I learned how to knit in class the other day!
I loved it!
It was perfect for me, and I was a natural.
As soon as class was out I went to Woven Arts (talked about early in my blog about ATD 231 field trip) which is located in downtown East Lansing.
A very enthusiastic lady with the longest dreads I have ever seen, helped me pick out needles and yarn.
The yarn I got was gray (my favorite color) and it is made out of wool (easier for beginners because it stretches better).
The needles I got were not long and straight. Instead thy are shorter, wood needles, that are connected by a clear plastic string. I believe these are called circular needles. These are a new kind, and can aid in making certain things better...but since I'm a beginner, I'm only making long, rectangular/square things, like a scarf!
I am so proud of the smallest things I make! Ive always wanted to know how to knit, and it just took someone showing me for 10 seconds for me to learn!
Knitting is something I can do for the rest of my life, and it is very popular among the elderly community...so hopefully ill fit right in!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Venting to the World. Troubles with Dating in College...and a little but of Allmsu.com

Hey!
Okay, so in this blog I am going to mention:
A. Allmsu.com and how it can help you.
B. Why dating in college can suck
C. My situation, because I need to vent. This is the situation from MY personal view.
Now! A and B will come in the story of C...so youre going to have to read some of my dirt to get to A if thats what you would like to know.
If you dont want to hear me vent...I suggest you stop reading riiiiight...now.







C. So. He and I broke up. We were going great. fantastic. so in love. UNTIL!!! A few weeks ago when we discussed what are plans were for the summer and next year.
I wanted to go to Mackinac to work, and he wanted to go to Holland, but said he was willing to try Mackinac for me. Next fall I wanted to study abroad, but his grades were so low he couldnt even apply to any study abroad programs. So it was a struggle of stay together or not. We decided to stay together, but just that one day of talking about our future plans was stressful on the relationship.
B. Dating in college is difficult because everyone is always changing their plans. You never know when something is going to change, and if youll be able to make it work with that person. your life is never set in stone, especially in college.
Next, Valentines day comes around and I dont get a single word of "happy...valentines.." until I said it to him. It was a tragic day, but we dont need to go into details, other than it sucked hugely!
I get upset because wed been dating for almost 5 months and he had never paid for a dinner. not once. he paid for my bubble island once though...
We went on so many dinners and so many dates, which I paid for!!!!!! Not until I asked him to take me on an official date is when he finally decided to pay. So I was angry about that.
The next was a roommate situation which basically ended it all. His ex gf's roommate was who I apparently had been talking to about living with...and well, that just wasnt going to work out.
He was angry at me...because I was getting angry at him for many different situations.


SO we broke up. Mutually...but then I was willing to get back together...and he was too just not as willing as I was. But he decided to try.

That was were I shouldve stopped. Always make sure the other wants you wayyy more than you do.

I asked if he wanted to go to lunch.
"Yes. But can you come here (snyphi) because im not feeling good"
I got concerned and of course I was going to meet him there. I asked if he needed anything and headed over for lunch.
During lunch he told me how he thought he was sick because he pulled an all nighter and just stayed up really late 2 nights in a row and that he just needed rest. I believed him and watched as he ate only broth for lunch. He also told me how he had thrown up the night before and couldnt eat solids.
We part ways, and I head to work.
While at work, his roommate comes in and gives me a huge high five. The convo went like this:
"Hey!"
"Hey! I heard he was sick?"
"Sick??? Hes not sick. Maybe reeeeeaaaallllly hung over!"
"oh yeah?"
"yeah! Him me and *Fred* got really drunk last night"
"oooo Okay!"

I go to his door, and hes sleeping, I open up and say his name and tell him to wake up.
I question how he could lie straight to my face.
SICK? How bout hung over.

The fact that he didnt tell me makes it seem as though he is hiding something. Yes we are both single and are able to do what we like, but you still better tell me the truth to save anything close to a friendship.
I slammed the door when I left (he claims this was me ending it....it was already over when he lied to my face)
I feel like I have been so disrespected as a friend. I dont care that he drank, thats not an issue with me. The issue is that I was lied to.
What makes me worried is that hes not a big drinker. And hes never drank so much that hes ever had a hangover...so he must of had quite alot of alcohol.

I feel as though I have every right to be angry. The trust is no longer there, and I no longer want to be with him.
His Tv, DVD player, and cable box were set up in my room for me to use while we were dating. Since I no longer wanted to be with him he had to come get it.
he knocked on the door and I let him in. We didnt say a word. He started getting the things together, while me and my roommate watched. At one point he looked up and said "Sorry...for everything" and looked away. Another 2 minutes of silence goes by, and before he walks out of the door he says "see you around" and almost starts crying. Im seriously impressed at how fast this boy got his items together! it was record time i swear!

On his facebook today his status is "Whos partying tonight??"
Now. This boy is not a partier. He is a frat boy though.
He denies he has intentions to drink tonight...but seriously. Its ridiculous.
Idk what is going on with him...

I hope he is happy with the decisions he's made, and I hope hes happy with the outcome.
We are no longer friends, and will no longer be seeing each other ever again.

I still wish him the best, no matter what he does. He is not a bad person at all, and deserves to be happy in every way possible. I just wish he didnt lie, so that our relationship could be way better than it is. Before yesterday I was bawling over him...in class, at work... but as soon as he lied, the tears stop. Anger took the place of sadness. In a way, him doing this has made it 10 times easier to get over it all.

I am not broken. I am bruised.

The week home during Spring Break will be amazing. I plan to spend lots of time with my girlie friends and family. :) YAAAAY!!

SOO now you get A.

My ex was my CSE tutor who would help me whenever i needed help before a test. Being a design student, Im not very good with computers.
Without him I was going to fail. I freaked.
But I got smart about it. Instead of hanging on to my ex and keeping him as a tutor, which might not have been the best choice, I posted on allmsu.com that i needed a CSE 101 tutor. I got 2 replies and one guy is the winner! He will be awesome. He is a senior in computer science and has his own web page resume. Any time I need help, i just give him a call. Im very excited to meet him after spring break to get help!

On allmsu you can post just about anything ranging from lost/found, roommates, to dating. It saved me in this situation, and im sure it will save me again some time down the road.

To all who read, Thanks for listening to me vent.
And if the boy who this is about reads this, know that ill always be there for you, no matter what. "when its all good, to when its all bad"  I wish you the best...and Ill see you at work. Please dont take offense, but i had to get it out somewhere.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Found on Stumble

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be (possibly your roommate, neighbour, co-worker, longest friend, lover, or even a complete stranger) but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people move our souls to dance.
They awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom.
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.
They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints in our hearts,
and We are never, ever the same.
And sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realised your potential, strength, willpower, or heart. Everything happens for a reason, nothing happens by chance or by means of luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless. The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience help to create who you become.
Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.
If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.
Make every day count!! Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself; it will be hard for others to believe in you.
You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.