The purpose of this post is to talk about the boys on Mackinac Island.
Theyre all looking for something.
And they're all crazy!
One guy told me, Bringing a girlfriend to this island is like bringing sand to the beach. You just don't show up to Mackinac Island with a significant other.
A lot of people are here to hook up or get girlfriends/boyfriends.
Now listen, these boys are so incredibly desperate that they will go after several girls at the same time, even if the girls are roommates!
A guy, Todd** told my roommate, Kelsey that he liked her sooo much after knowing her only one day (that alone is creepy). She nicely rejected him. The next morning he tells me that he likes me... CAUGHT YA! He was called out, to which he tried to cover up and get away with...which clearly didn't work out.
I don't know if these boys are just super desperate, or they just don't care at all!
I don't want to date any boy here, just knowing they're all hound dogs, and why would I want to date anyone anyways? I'm leaving in 6 months. Summer fling? Okay. Committed relationship? Not Okay.
And another thing! The guys here like to call you pet names! Ive gotten a few texts saying "Good morning gorgeous" "hey cutie ;)" and "oh hi there sexy". PAALLLEZZZZ! If you proceed to call me such ridiculous names after only a few days of knowing me, I'm going to put you into the 'Sleazy' category.
If anything, the boys on this island are funny, and you can usually get a good laugh at them!
** Name changed
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
First few days on Mackinac Island
Hey yall!
So Ive been on mackinac island for about 10 days!
I have a few pictures to share, and a few things to say. Although its going to take me awhile to get the pictures up because it takes so long to load, I promise they will be worth it! There is no internet in my room whatsoever. I am currently at a Starbucks, on my day off, getting some internet addiction fix. While I sit here writing I can see all the fudgies (non-mackinac islanders) outside the window. The kids are practically running down the street, while the parents with a huge backpack and camera around their neck are chasing after them. A huge box of fudge can be seen at almost any time, and the smell of horse manure is ripe!
Listening to a soothing Norah Jones voice, and sipping my delicious chi latte takes me away from the business from the street, into the quiet cafe.
I wrangle butterflies for my job at Wings of Mackinac. Thats fancy talk for I work the cash register and walk around the conservatory. Its actually really relaxing because its so warm, there's chill music being played and there are butterflys flying all around you. Easiest job ever! In the morning I open the shop by wiping down benches and picking up dead butterflies in the conservatory. During the day I either answer questions about the butterflies or I work in the gift shop, taking/selling tickets to the conservatory and selling merchandise. At the end of the day we close the shop by sweeping, windexing windows, and taking out the trash.
My roommate is ammmazing! So strange working with someone you work with everyday!Waiting for everyone to still get to the island to start going out! There arent enough island workers to go crazy! and most of the workers are over 21 so they go to the bar! waiting for underagers to get here!
The last 3 nights weve gone on adventures with people. Everyone is trying to make friends so its easy to meet a ton of people! Since I live in the building where the Carriage Tour people do, Im making a lot of friends who drive the hourses and give tours every day.
The adventures we take consist of going to sites on the island, such as arch rock, fort holmes (highest point on island) and going to the lake. Last night I learned how to skip rocks!
So Ive been on mackinac island for about 10 days!
I have a few pictures to share, and a few things to say. Although its going to take me awhile to get the pictures up because it takes so long to load, I promise they will be worth it! There is no internet in my room whatsoever. I am currently at a Starbucks, on my day off, getting some internet addiction fix. While I sit here writing I can see all the fudgies (non-mackinac islanders) outside the window. The kids are practically running down the street, while the parents with a huge backpack and camera around their neck are chasing after them. A huge box of fudge can be seen at almost any time, and the smell of horse manure is ripe!
Listening to a soothing Norah Jones voice, and sipping my delicious chi latte takes me away from the business from the street, into the quiet cafe.
I wrangle butterflies for my job at Wings of Mackinac. Thats fancy talk for I work the cash register and walk around the conservatory. Its actually really relaxing because its so warm, there's chill music being played and there are butterflys flying all around you. Easiest job ever! In the morning I open the shop by wiping down benches and picking up dead butterflies in the conservatory. During the day I either answer questions about the butterflies or I work in the gift shop, taking/selling tickets to the conservatory and selling merchandise. At the end of the day we close the shop by sweeping, windexing windows, and taking out the trash.
My roommate is ammmazing! So strange working with someone you work with everyday!Waiting for everyone to still get to the island to start going out! There arent enough island workers to go crazy! and most of the workers are over 21 so they go to the bar! waiting for underagers to get here!
The last 3 nights weve gone on adventures with people. Everyone is trying to make friends so its easy to meet a ton of people! Since I live in the building where the Carriage Tour people do, Im making a lot of friends who drive the hourses and give tours every day.
The adventures we take consist of going to sites on the island, such as arch rock, fort holmes (highest point on island) and going to the lake. Last night I learned how to skip rocks!
Last few minutes before getting off the main land!
My mother and I! Shes amazing! Thanks for helping me move over momma bear!
My personal luggage carrier on the boat! So many things to move over to the island!
Main Street on Mackinac Island
Main Street on Mackinac Island
First night on Mackinac Island. View from my dorm window! You can see the lake!
The conservatory where I work!
Wrangled Butterfly
Wrangled Butterfly
Like I said, The pictures are really slow at loading. I loaded these few in 30 minutes total. When I have more time I will upload some more! Many many many to share!
Cant wait to tell everyone more adventure stories of my work at Mackinac Island!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Breakups...
My girlfriend recently went through a breakup with her boyfriend of 3 years. 3 years. Thats intense.
Ive been through a few intense breakups from serious relationships. So! Here is my blog about what to do after the breakup! My top 5 do's and donts!
1. Do buy that jumbo sized bag of chocolates and chips.
2. Do cry.
3. Start writing in a journal. That way all your thoughts are down and you dont keep running the same thoughts through your head.
4. Do hang out with your best friends and family. Thats the best remedy.
5. Do watch a bajillion chick flicks until you feel better.
1. Dont go out and do anything drastic: tattoo, or crazy piercing
2. Dont go out to the club right away, take time to heal
3. Dont keep calling/texting the ex. Let them see what theyre missing
4. Dont be friends with an ex. From my own experience it never works out.
5. Dont stalk your ex around, via facebook or in person.
Ive been through a few intense breakups from serious relationships. So! Here is my blog about what to do after the breakup! My top 5 do's and donts!
1. Do buy that jumbo sized bag of chocolates and chips.
2. Do cry.
3. Start writing in a journal. That way all your thoughts are down and you dont keep running the same thoughts through your head.
4. Do hang out with your best friends and family. Thats the best remedy.
5. Do watch a bajillion chick flicks until you feel better.
1. Dont go out and do anything drastic: tattoo, or crazy piercing
2. Dont go out to the club right away, take time to heal
3. Dont keep calling/texting the ex. Let them see what theyre missing
4. Dont be friends with an ex. From my own experience it never works out.
5. Dont stalk your ex around, via facebook or in person.
Monday, May 16, 2011
30 Day Song Challenge
day 01 - your favorite song (Isnt it always changing???)
day 02 - your least favorite song
day 03 - a song that makes you happy (I was born this way.)
day 04 - a song that makes you sad (Its just so freaking emotional..especially coming from kesha)
day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone (Kate Kerr hola!!)
day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere
day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event
day 08 - a song that you know all the words to (What song dont I know all the words to????)
day 09 - a song that you can dance to
day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep
day 11 - a song from your favorite band
day 12 - a song from a band you hate (Stop yelling at me please)
day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure (I love hilary duff, and no one knows it. Shes ma gurl)
day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love
day 15 - a song that describes you (I dont need somebody to complete me, I complete myself)
day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate
day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio (Im her biggest fan..)
day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry (Hope it gives YOU HELL)
day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy
day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad (Its beautiful though, no doubt!)
day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding (Wedding Day Jig....LOVE IT WITH MY WHOLE HEART<-not many people know that)
day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral
day 25 - a song that makes you laugh
day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument
day 27 - a song that you wish you could play (Always been obsessed, took step dancing lessons when I was younger..I still got it! I would even listen to the cd and watch the dvd on a regular basis)
day 28 - a song that makes you feel guilty
day 29 - a song from your childhood
day 30 - your favorite song at this time last year
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Sing Off
The other day my friend and I were daring each other to sing., and we were sooo embarrassed to, because we both dont consider ourselves fantastic singers to begin with. He eventually got brave and sang...so I had to. That was the deal. Heres what I sang.
God Blessed the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Lessons Learned from MSU.
Thinking back on the last 8-9 months spent at MSU, I know that I am so lucky to have all of those experiences.
I remember going to Grand Rapids Community College, hating living at home, with no freedom, and the best grades ever. I wanted to be free so bad. I applied to Michigan State as soon as I could, and not only Michigan State, but I applied to every and any college I could get into.
I never ever ever ever thought I'd go to a Big 10 school. Ever. I never considered myself smart enough. I never thought I had the capabilities. To be accepted made me feel like I could do anything with my life, and I can. I will. I am so proud of all that I have accomplished and overcome this last year.
I remember my first day moving into MSU. It was sunny, 80 degrees, I rode a motorcycle for the first time, and I couldnt wait to get out and meet people and start my life here.
This post is dedicated to everything Ive learned this last year at Michigan State. The good, and the bad. I think they both need to be documented.
This includes things that I am not necessarily proud of, and things that I want to tell the world about.
Hope you enjoy what Ive learned. Feel free to judge me for whatever I post to the whole world to see...lol.
Heard this song the first night at MSU.
Lessons Learned from MSU...
~I do not get the "Party Girl" title by any means
~My mom and I have the most amazing relationship when I live under a different roof than hers
~I can get ready for class in under 20 minutes
~Going to bed at 11pm is very unusual for many people, so prepare to get mocked
~I can actually paint and draw with practice. I believe it to be a learned skill.
~I can get promoted in the work place, and then put down by employees right after
~Naps are a definite must!
~Frat parties...are the best...
~House parties...are the best.... (Blue House)
~"boys right now will only tell you they want to marry you to get into your head and mess with you." -Skeeter
~I started taking anything free that anyone was passing out..a laundry bag for the college of agriculture, the can of sunkiss that the Sunkiss van was handing out...
~Falling asleep to "Beamer, Benz, or Bently" being blasted maybe one of the best things youll experience http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTR7yvONCV8
~Riding a motorcycle is like nothing Ive ever experienced. The best. Doooo itttt!
~Green beer turns your mouth green.
~The problem isnt you dont have time to do your homework, the problem is you have too much time to do anything but homework
~Procrastination is an Art
~Before you look at a guy in a boyfriend sense, see them in a friend sense. He is a completely different person than you knew...but he wasnt. Hes always been this way, and you never saw it.
~Laugh at the boy who cant be without a girl, who cant be independent. Beware.
~Never try and put a drunk girls shoe on...shell kick it off. The next day shell ask why one of her feet are dirty...hilarious
~Go out with a bunch of random people youve never met before, youll make some serious friends (peter, andrew, jackie, brett).
~Dishes arent dirty until they have mold in them
~I thought everyone at MSU would be smart...no. Not everyone. People drop after one semester, and people ride with a 2.2.
~See different people at the same time. Keep your options open. Go on dates, but until they ask to be exclusive or be official, why should you make them your number one priority.
~Pimpin' aint easy.
~Pray that they have toilet paper in Frat bathrooms...
~Learn that there will never be toilet paper in Frat bathrooms unless you ask a brother specifically for it.
~You can never get the right temperature in the dorm room
~The freshman 5 (or 15...) is going to come whether you like it or not!
~Standing at a bus stop with a clown doesnt surprise me in the least.
~You get used to having low expectations for the cleanliness of a frat house
~Spending money is way too easy. Get a job. Save.
~Seeing a horse outside a hall isnt strange anymore...anything happens here.
~Acetone will ruin acetate!
~Sometimes you gotta let your pride go, say you werent prepared, and drop the class
~The food menu is saved on my browser
~Boys will randomly come up to you and give you THEIR number. Psh! screw handing out YOUR number! (thanks Tobin)
~You never learn last names. Ever.
~Movies are free here!!! (popcorn isnt...)
~Getting sick while at school is the worst possible thing to happen. Between the cafeterias, the showers, and the roommate, its just not a good combo.
~Beer never seems to have an expiration date... (google that one!)
~The trash can be a mile high...and only YOU will take it out...
~Never take $120 as a weeks pay for dogsitting (sleeping in the bed with the dogs required)
~Youll learn the greatest songs, that you never would have heard elsewhere
~You will lose your I.D., wallet, and/or keys at least once. And if youre lucky, youll lose your shoes too. :)
~Skype has never been so fun
~Football games are awesome. (I assume Basketball is amazing too!) Go to at least one.
~You have the choice to accept or turn down the guy who drunk dials you at 2am. Reject it.
~Going to the mall becomes a serious adventure, between waiting for the bus...the long bus ride...
~Get prepared for the bus door to shut on you
~When the beers gone, walk around the room, and pick up all the half full/almost gone beers, and combine them into one (beware, this is how mono is spread...I wouldnt know.)
~Single doesnt mean im looking...
~Finals week will be horrible. No one will hang out. The library is packed. And you wont get any sleep for a week.
~Textiles class is AWESOME
~Throwing your hair up in a sloppy pony tail becomes a "hair style"
~Anything can be celebrated, and break out into a party: ex. Bin Ladin's death, Easter, or Snow day ("getting slizzard in the blizzard")
~There is a dating section of allmsu.edu. Dont make a profile...go out.
~When dating someone in college, you can either A. gain more friends, or B. not make any more friends. Be careful of how you act while in a relationship. After getting out of my 5 month relationship I met a TON of people. Some of the best. The last 2 months of MSU was absolutely the best...because I had so many friendships, rather than a boyfriend. You can have both, but you've been warned of what MAY happen.
~Haters gon Hate! And ex's gon hate even harder (they shall talk smack like its their job!)... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD9A8x_xn5g
~West circle has alot of fun events that only people in west circle really know about!
~Dont like your roommate? Move.
~Dont like Dubstep? Too bad. You will be forced to listen.... :) "wait for the drop" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSeNSzJ2-Jw (sample)
~Caf food is not bad at all..and at the same time, its disgusting
~People will make up the most ABSURD stories about you when they have no idea who you are. Worst one I got was that I was prego and had an abortion..WHAT? where do people come up with this stuff??? Stupid people..lol
~You and your roommate will have either 1. the best bond ever. or 2. the worst bond ever. Going in blind is a risk!
~You will run into a lot of the people you meet on the weekends when walking around campus.
~There is literally NEVER a dull moment.
~Random people will recognize you from blogging for MSU... :) strange!
~You'll have the greatest stories to tell your friends!!!
I <3 MSU
I remember going to Grand Rapids Community College, hating living at home, with no freedom, and the best grades ever. I wanted to be free so bad. I applied to Michigan State as soon as I could, and not only Michigan State, but I applied to every and any college I could get into.
I never ever ever ever thought I'd go to a Big 10 school. Ever. I never considered myself smart enough. I never thought I had the capabilities. To be accepted made me feel like I could do anything with my life, and I can. I will. I am so proud of all that I have accomplished and overcome this last year.
I remember my first day moving into MSU. It was sunny, 80 degrees, I rode a motorcycle for the first time, and I couldnt wait to get out and meet people and start my life here.
This post is dedicated to everything Ive learned this last year at Michigan State. The good, and the bad. I think they both need to be documented.
This includes things that I am not necessarily proud of, and things that I want to tell the world about.
Hope you enjoy what Ive learned. Feel free to judge me for whatever I post to the whole world to see...lol.
Heard this song the first night at MSU.
Lessons Learned from MSU...
~I do not get the "Party Girl" title by any means
~My mom and I have the most amazing relationship when I live under a different roof than hers
~I can get ready for class in under 20 minutes
~Going to bed at 11pm is very unusual for many people, so prepare to get mocked
~I can actually paint and draw with practice. I believe it to be a learned skill.
~I can get promoted in the work place, and then put down by employees right after
~Naps are a definite must!
~Frat parties...are the best...
~House parties...are the best.... (Blue House)
~"boys right now will only tell you they want to marry you to get into your head and mess with you." -Skeeter
~I started taking anything free that anyone was passing out..a laundry bag for the college of agriculture, the can of sunkiss that the Sunkiss van was handing out...
~Falling asleep to "Beamer, Benz, or Bently" being blasted maybe one of the best things youll experience http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTR7yvONCV8
~Riding a motorcycle is like nothing Ive ever experienced. The best. Doooo itttt!
~Green beer turns your mouth green.
~The problem isnt you dont have time to do your homework, the problem is you have too much time to do anything but homework
~Procrastination is an Art
~Before you look at a guy in a boyfriend sense, see them in a friend sense. He is a completely different person than you knew...but he wasnt. Hes always been this way, and you never saw it.
~Laugh at the boy who cant be without a girl, who cant be independent. Beware.
~Never try and put a drunk girls shoe on...shell kick it off. The next day shell ask why one of her feet are dirty...hilarious
~Go out with a bunch of random people youve never met before, youll make some serious friends (peter, andrew, jackie, brett).
~Dishes arent dirty until they have mold in them
~I thought everyone at MSU would be smart...no. Not everyone. People drop after one semester, and people ride with a 2.2.
~See different people at the same time. Keep your options open. Go on dates, but until they ask to be exclusive or be official, why should you make them your number one priority.
~Pimpin' aint easy.
~Pray that they have toilet paper in Frat bathrooms...
~Learn that there will never be toilet paper in Frat bathrooms unless you ask a brother specifically for it.
~You can never get the right temperature in the dorm room
~The freshman 5 (or 15...) is going to come whether you like it or not!
~Standing at a bus stop with a clown doesnt surprise me in the least.
~You get used to having low expectations for the cleanliness of a frat house
~Spending money is way too easy. Get a job. Save.
~Seeing a horse outside a hall isnt strange anymore...anything happens here.
~Acetone will ruin acetate!
~Sometimes you gotta let your pride go, say you werent prepared, and drop the class
~The food menu is saved on my browser
~Boys will randomly come up to you and give you THEIR number. Psh! screw handing out YOUR number! (thanks Tobin)
~You never learn last names. Ever.
~Movies are free here!!! (popcorn isnt...)
~Getting sick while at school is the worst possible thing to happen. Between the cafeterias, the showers, and the roommate, its just not a good combo.
~Beer never seems to have an expiration date... (google that one!)
~The trash can be a mile high...and only YOU will take it out...
~Never take $120 as a weeks pay for dogsitting (sleeping in the bed with the dogs required)
~Youll learn the greatest songs, that you never would have heard elsewhere
~You will lose your I.D., wallet, and/or keys at least once. And if youre lucky, youll lose your shoes too. :)
~Skype has never been so fun
~Football games are awesome. (I assume Basketball is amazing too!) Go to at least one.
~You have the choice to accept or turn down the guy who drunk dials you at 2am. Reject it.
~Going to the mall becomes a serious adventure, between waiting for the bus...the long bus ride...
~Get prepared for the bus door to shut on you
~When the beers gone, walk around the room, and pick up all the half full/almost gone beers, and combine them into one (beware, this is how mono is spread...I wouldnt know.)
~Single doesnt mean im looking...
~Finals week will be horrible. No one will hang out. The library is packed. And you wont get any sleep for a week.
~Textiles class is AWESOME
~Throwing your hair up in a sloppy pony tail becomes a "hair style"
~Anything can be celebrated, and break out into a party: ex. Bin Ladin's death, Easter, or Snow day ("getting slizzard in the blizzard")
~There is a dating section of allmsu.edu. Dont make a profile...go out.
~When dating someone in college, you can either A. gain more friends, or B. not make any more friends. Be careful of how you act while in a relationship. After getting out of my 5 month relationship I met a TON of people. Some of the best. The last 2 months of MSU was absolutely the best...because I had so many friendships, rather than a boyfriend. You can have both, but you've been warned of what MAY happen.
~Haters gon Hate! And ex's gon hate even harder (they shall talk smack like its their job!)... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD9A8x_xn5g
~West circle has alot of fun events that only people in west circle really know about!
~Dont like your roommate? Move.
~Dont like Dubstep? Too bad. You will be forced to listen.... :) "wait for the drop" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSeNSzJ2-Jw (sample)
~Caf food is not bad at all..and at the same time, its disgusting
~People will make up the most ABSURD stories about you when they have no idea who you are. Worst one I got was that I was prego and had an abortion..WHAT? where do people come up with this stuff??? Stupid people..lol
~You and your roommate will have either 1. the best bond ever. or 2. the worst bond ever. Going in blind is a risk!
~You will run into a lot of the people you meet on the weekends when walking around campus.
~There is literally NEVER a dull moment.
~Random people will recognize you from blogging for MSU... :) strange!
~You'll have the greatest stories to tell your friends!!!
I <3 MSU
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Fun-Do-Date-Night
Hey everyone! So Im finally home!
I wanted to share with you about my last date night at MSU. Ive been seeing this great guy and we went on our last date Sunday, May 1st. We kept it casual, ya know...why make it extravagant and awkward when I was leaving in a day? We went to Brodey (he had never been) and had a quick dinner. I was going to go straight to the room because I had an all-nighter ahead of me...But agreed to go on a walk, and visit the Childrens Garden with him. Little did I know that the Childrens garden is FOREVER away. Its close to the Warton Center (Map of MSU) It was a beautiful day though, so the long walk wasnt bad at all.
The garden was beautiful. Right next to it was a "gardens around the world" type of thing. So you walk through one garden and its like you're in Great Britain with the hedges and fountains, and then you walk through another garden and you're in a Zen Rock Garden. It was sooo cool. I would've never known it was there if hed never shown me. Too bad it was so late into the semester!
After visiting the gardens we checked out the green houses! Ive never seen one, and of course they were locked, but I got a few good pictures from outside!
Some of the vegetables grown in these gardens are used in our own cafs around campus, such as snyphi and yakeley!
I wanted to share with you about my last date night at MSU. Ive been seeing this great guy and we went on our last date Sunday, May 1st. We kept it casual, ya know...why make it extravagant and awkward when I was leaving in a day? We went to Brodey (he had never been) and had a quick dinner. I was going to go straight to the room because I had an all-nighter ahead of me...But agreed to go on a walk, and visit the Childrens Garden with him. Little did I know that the Childrens garden is FOREVER away. Its close to the Warton Center (Map of MSU) It was a beautiful day though, so the long walk wasnt bad at all.
The garden was beautiful. Right next to it was a "gardens around the world" type of thing. So you walk through one garden and its like you're in Great Britain with the hedges and fountains, and then you walk through another garden and you're in a Zen Rock Garden. It was sooo cool. I would've never known it was there if hed never shown me. Too bad it was so late into the semester!
After visiting the gardens we checked out the green houses! Ive never seen one, and of course they were locked, but I got a few good pictures from outside!
Some of the vegetables grown in these gardens are used in our own cafs around campus, such as snyphi and yakeley!
Grass?
Tomatoes!
The date was fun. :) Hes such a great guy! I cant wait till I see him again when returning to State next year!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Spring Football Game
Hello!
Finished with work today, and took my last exam at 3pm. holllla! And its only monday! Tomorrow Im going home for a few days, and then coming to EL on Thursday to hangout with friends for the last time! I am in so much need of rest! I have pulled about 3-4 all nighters in the last week. I am on little-no sleep. Its ridiculous.
On Saturday, April 30th, there was a free football game for all to attend! It was just our own team, green against white. It was much more family friendly then a football game in the fall might be. I went with 2 other girls and we sat in the front row! Here are some of the pictures I took from that day!
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