I want to win. SO BAD.
Please please please be with me tomorrow, bowling gods!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Best Rebecca Black joke ever: "no wonder Rebecca Black didn't take the bus, she would've had a panic attack from all the seating options"
I laughed my ass off every time I read this yesterday (Thursday), so hilarious. If you don't know who rebecca black is, follow this link.
Get it now? Pure genius thanks to a facebook friend's post.
I laughed my ass off every time I read this yesterday (Thursday), so hilarious. If you don't know who rebecca black is, follow this link.
Get it now? Pure genius thanks to a facebook friend's post.
Luck O' the Irish
St. Pattie's day for the win? Not sure. I know I had fun, but at a cost. I know no one really cares, especially because obviously I was drunk, and drunk people are ridiculous, but I am highly embarrassed at myself last night. And there are so many black spots! So bad. My friend made me go to bed last night. Probably a good thing or else I might have passed out on the kitchen counter and I would have been mortified.
Reason for being so hammered? Well, besides the obvious date, I had just finish my last midterm and as soon as I got home (8:30) I cracked open a beer. In an hour I had downed 3 of them. Then we all went to the guys' hockey game, had one there and then went to a pub called Gallagher's. There I had 2 glasses of green beer (woo!), 2 shots of After 8, some other shot and then a pint of beer (not green, they ran out!!). So ya... too much.
Without going into detail, because I hate myself for it, let's just say some things I do when I get drunk are turning into a habit, and I'm not happy about it. I also woke up with bruises. Apparently I got tackled when I got back to res but I have no recollection! So bad. Next round will probs be next weekend at girls night, but I am SO NOT getting wasted. For one, I don't think my body could handle it, and two, neither can my wallet.
And thank goodness for no class today, it was cancelled!! So today will consist of cleaning, laundry and hopefully a nap.
I hate being ridiculous.
Reason for being so hammered? Well, besides the obvious date, I had just finish my last midterm and as soon as I got home (8:30) I cracked open a beer. In an hour I had downed 3 of them. Then we all went to the guys' hockey game, had one there and then went to a pub called Gallagher's. There I had 2 glasses of green beer (woo!), 2 shots of After 8, some other shot and then a pint of beer (not green, they ran out!!). So ya... too much.
Without going into detail, because I hate myself for it, let's just say some things I do when I get drunk are turning into a habit, and I'm not happy about it. I also woke up with bruises. Apparently I got tackled when I got back to res but I have no recollection! So bad. Next round will probs be next weekend at girls night, but I am SO NOT getting wasted. For one, I don't think my body could handle it, and two, neither can my wallet.
And thank goodness for no class today, it was cancelled!! So today will consist of cleaning, laundry and hopefully a nap.
I hate being ridiculous.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Self Improvement Project
Alright, so I had this blog all planned out in my head, but then I remembered I wanted to give props to Glee, so I've kind of lost my train of thought for this.
The main point, however, is that I've noticed some personal growth in the last year. And I'm super proud of this fact. Around this time last year, I was convinced to apply as an orientation leader (show a group of high school students around campus for orientation). I went to the first phase of the process, the group interview. Here is where they just get to know you and see how you work with others. First up is a "team building" activity, where you actually have to build something. This has to be done with minimal supplies, and overall it's a tough enough task but it relies on teamwork. Then are some multiple choice questions or strongly agree/agree/disagree/strongly disagree questions where you go stand in the corner of the room where that option is posted. Then you discuss in your group about your reasoning and then you share with everyone else. Finally is a skit that your group performs that has a theme (eg. sitcom) that has to be tailored for supporting/talking about orientation.
Last year, I did not really feel comfortable doing this, and I didn't find it that fun. This year however, was different because of the following: I've been working on my social skills (yes, because as my MOM points out, I have little to no social skills). This has entailed mostly forcing myself to talk to random people when I go out with groups of people so that I feel more comfortable meeting new people. So, this time around for the group interview, I found this "training" paid off! I felt SO much more comfortable, I was immediately giving ideas to the group, freely giving my opinion and being spokesperson for the little discussion groups. I had an AWESOME time. I seriously felt like if I had more time, I could have made friends there. Like I'm sad that the people that were in my group for the skit are not in my faculty (since orientation groups are faculty specific). Meaning if I get the job, I might not see them again and have an opportunity to become friends.
That being said, I really do hope I get the job so I can make new friends. I honestly never thought I'd say that, but I really look forward to making new friends. I need new friends. I'm SO not saying I'm over my current ones (except maybe Meagan, if she's reading this, because she makes me get up early for the gym..kidding!!), but I DO need some change in my life. Granted, this will happen once I get out rez (thank god), but I need to extend my circle of friends. Or at least start networking!! I'm so jealous of Meagan and Amber when we're at main and we keep running into all these people they know. Plus if my current friends are busy and I want to do something, then chances are if I have other friends, they might be free!
So, I am happy with my development since last year. I know this sounds sort of strange and maybe somewhat philosophical (is that the word?) (I HATE when my brain goes all philosophical-it does it a lot lately), but in the end, it's the things that make you happy that matter right? Well I am sure that as long as I keep getting more comfortable with myself and other people, I will indeed be happier in the end.
The main point, however, is that I've noticed some personal growth in the last year. And I'm super proud of this fact. Around this time last year, I was convinced to apply as an orientation leader (show a group of high school students around campus for orientation). I went to the first phase of the process, the group interview. Here is where they just get to know you and see how you work with others. First up is a "team building" activity, where you actually have to build something. This has to be done with minimal supplies, and overall it's a tough enough task but it relies on teamwork. Then are some multiple choice questions or strongly agree/agree/disagree/strongly disagree questions where you go stand in the corner of the room where that option is posted. Then you discuss in your group about your reasoning and then you share with everyone else. Finally is a skit that your group performs that has a theme (eg. sitcom) that has to be tailored for supporting/talking about orientation.
Last year, I did not really feel comfortable doing this, and I didn't find it that fun. This year however, was different because of the following: I've been working on my social skills (yes, because as my MOM points out, I have little to no social skills). This has entailed mostly forcing myself to talk to random people when I go out with groups of people so that I feel more comfortable meeting new people. So, this time around for the group interview, I found this "training" paid off! I felt SO much more comfortable, I was immediately giving ideas to the group, freely giving my opinion and being spokesperson for the little discussion groups. I had an AWESOME time. I seriously felt like if I had more time, I could have made friends there. Like I'm sad that the people that were in my group for the skit are not in my faculty (since orientation groups are faculty specific). Meaning if I get the job, I might not see them again and have an opportunity to become friends.
That being said, I really do hope I get the job so I can make new friends. I honestly never thought I'd say that, but I really look forward to making new friends. I need new friends. I'm SO not saying I'm over my current ones (except maybe Meagan, if she's reading this, because she makes me get up early for the gym..kidding!!), but I DO need some change in my life. Granted, this will happen once I get out rez (thank god), but I need to extend my circle of friends. Or at least start networking!! I'm so jealous of Meagan and Amber when we're at main and we keep running into all these people they know. Plus if my current friends are busy and I want to do something, then chances are if I have other friends, they might be free!
So, I am happy with my development since last year. I know this sounds sort of strange and maybe somewhat philosophical (is that the word?) (I HATE when my brain goes all philosophical-it does it a lot lately), but in the end, it's the things that make you happy that matter right? Well I am sure that as long as I keep getting more comfortable with myself and other people, I will indeed be happier in the end.
Props to Glee
I want to give a shout out to Glee for venturing further into society's issues than I believe any other TV show has done before. Over all they are telling kids that it's okay for you to be who you are, whether that is an athlete, a geek, a gleek, gay/lesbian, etc. I think this is really needed for kids these days, who believe there is a specific norm and that they have to abide to it. This doesn't even have to reach out to just kids, adults who watch this show and who struggle with who they think they are can benefit from the messages from this show.
At times this show has been a joke, with no real story line with performances of over played top 40 songs. More recently, however, there has been a consistent theme of sending a message to the audience. (And the songs have been better.) I'm really enjoying this new side of Glee, because it sort of makes me think. And as an intellectual, I love that.
Even if you're not into Glee, I think you should check out their most recent episode, "Sexy". It deals with the issues of being gay and lesbian, which I think is probably one of the biggest problems with youth, not knowing who they really are, and this episode sends a strong message to these people saying that it's alright to be what you feel.
To top it all off, it was quite a funny episode as well :)
And yay for Will Shuester!
At times this show has been a joke, with no real story line with performances of over played top 40 songs. More recently, however, there has been a consistent theme of sending a message to the audience. (And the songs have been better.) I'm really enjoying this new side of Glee, because it sort of makes me think. And as an intellectual, I love that.
Even if you're not into Glee, I think you should check out their most recent episode, "Sexy". It deals with the issues of being gay and lesbian, which I think is probably one of the biggest problems with youth, not knowing who they really are, and this episode sends a strong message to these people saying that it's alright to be what you feel.
To top it all off, it was quite a funny episode as well :)
And yay for Will Shuester!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Next Year
Students are able to start selecting classes for next year, and I have already chosen all of mine for both semesters. I AM STOKED. I am finally getting to do the interesting kinesiology classes. (As I have early acceptance for Kines) So I just want it to be next year already :p It's probably going to be a lot of work and possibly a hectic year, but I don't care after the year I've had. Too much time is NOT a good thing! So here's to hoping I keep the competitive GPA!
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