#59

Today, I spent the warm afternoon with my Dad, Laura, and Tyler. They met up with me around 11am and we spent the day with glow golf, Olive Garden, and a walking tour of the campus. As soon as they left, I took off for the Underground and stayed there for as long as I could.

#58

Today, I woke up and took a shower, and then headed down to the Underground to meet Grace. We hung out down there for a long time, and it was ungodly wonderful outside. Then, we went back to my dorm and played Mario Kart. After she left, I went to Liz and Noah's house for a Murder Mystery Dinner. It was super fun and the first time I'd ever been involved in something like that. I turned out to be the murderer, which was weird.

#57

Today, I went to classes like I always do. It was relieving to see how warm and wonderful it was. I proclaimed it to be the best day ever, and sure enough it was. After classes, I came back here and hung out until it was time for dinner, which I had with Becky and Yolanda. After that, I headed down to the Underground (are you seeing a theme these days?) with Grace and her friend Alison. Soon, it got too crowded so we took off for Panera after Liz and Noah met up with us. We stayed at Panera until close, and I had my first cup of coffee/caffeine since I stopped drinking it a few weeks ago. It made me REALLY hyper. After Panera closed, Liz and Noah went home, and Grace and I headed to the Underground with her dad. It was Latin dance night, but somehow we managed to tune them out long enough to write for about an hour and a half. When I finally got home, it was almost eleven and I was so happy.

#56

Today, I woke up and went to classes like I always do. I ended up turning down the Southwestern Internship, just because I couldn't handle being away from Missouri for that long. Hell, I don't even want to leave Columbia anymore, let alone go to the East Coast. Immediately after class, I took off for Malissie and Dennis' house, and as soon as I got there I expressed what a beautiful day it was, and we took off to the park. At the park, we walked around and climbed some rocks. We "skipped" rocks on the ice. We played on the playground. We walked. It was good to get outdoors. The sunshine makes me feel more alive. Then we headed back to their apartment and watched Harry Potter and ate tuna noodle casserole. It was the best.

#55

Today, like every Wednesday, I went out of my way to get to the Underground as soon as possible. I'm in love with Wednesdays, I don't know how I'm going to be able to give them up when I have to go back to Hannibal - or worse, when I'm across the country for Southwestern. Tonight, we were playing Apples to Apples - which we successfully turned into a writing game- and laughing. It was good to spend time with the group.

#54

Today, I wrote. I poured emotions and thoughts and past feelings into my character, Katie. My moleskine has become a constant companion. I don't know what I did before I had it, honestly. I pour so much of my energy into writing in it. Also, my handwriting is horrendously tiny.

Oh, and I didn't do as well as I thought I did on the Oral half of my French test. Go me. At least a 70% is still passing, technically.

#53

Today, I went to a meeting for a potential summer Internship called Southwestern. It's basically a summer sales job, where I'd be relocating to the East Coast for a couple of months, and getting plenty of travel while I do so. It seems so interesting and fun, and I'm starting to really hope that I get it.

Other than that, I did the usual of going to class and such. And I played with my new friend Kanye, which only furthers my need to have a guinea pig. Maybe for my birthday? Maybe?

#52

Today, we welcomed some new friends to our lovely group. A trip to Petco had Kee bringing home two mice - names to come - and Jessica bringing home a black guinea pig that we've come to call Kanye. They're darling. I couldn't love them more.

Aside from that, I met up with my friend Grace at the Underground for a quick write-in that went the same way most do, with no writing. I've come to love this kid.

#51

Tonight was McDavid Hall's Masquerade Ball, and I couldn't have had more fun at the dance. It wasn't the best turn out, but it was a swirl of bright lights and dance songs and people I am growing closer to. We were all dressed up and looking silly, but we were amazing.

This is what it feels like to be alive.

#50

Today, after classes, I went shopping with SCAM (or Student Council At McDavid if you're not a FARCer) for the masquerade's final things. I really couldn't be more excited about tomorrow night. The rest of the evening was spent in my room with my friends, enjoying the evening without the looming classes of the next day. I have a LOT of studying to do to catch up this weekend.

#49

Today, I spent the evening downstairs in FARC, working with Arts Advocates to host a mask making event. Saturday night is the wonderful Masquerade ball we've been planning for weeks now, and I couldn't be more excited. It seems like so much work has been put into it, and I know it's going to be so much fun.

#48

Today, I finally got the energy to start the project that I've been wanting to work on since 2008. It's going to be a hard, difficult trip, but I've got some wonderful friends to help me along the way. I'm excited to begin writing something real for the first time in months. It's thrilling.

#47

Today, I opened my heart to my best friend. I told her the truth of what happened to me. I needed her to hear it, even though it hurt both of us for it to be said out loud. I feel so much better now.

#46

Today, I impulsively cleaned out my dorm room. I had so much stuff here that I didn't need in the slightest. I'm so glad to have it clean. I feel better just knowing all of that stuff isn't in here anymore. Other than that, it was a usual Monday.

#45

Today was Valentine's day, as though that really means anything. I spent the day with my friends, enjoying life. I'm so happy to be alive right now, you guys don't even know.

#44

Today, Kee, Jessica, and I went to the mall to buy Kee some new dress clothes. It was fun to just spend my time with my friends. We also went to Hyvee and then to Petco, where I got to play with this little monster. I want a ferret desperately, they're too cute to exist.

#43

Today, I hung out. I let the girlier side of me take over and proceeded to watch both the Princess Diaries with my roommate. I was over-caffienated, sleep-deprived, and wonderful. I'm truly coming to terms with exactly how wonderful it is to be alive. And boy, I couldn't be happier.

#42

So, today I learned not to dye your hair with cheap hair dye. Or on a dare. With Walgreens hair dye. It was legit like chocolate syrup for your hair. It was awful and my hair is grey. Welcome to college. But hey, it gave us a really, really good laugh.

#41

Today, I lived. Today, I felt better than I have in a while. I breathed. I went to class with an optimistic attitude. I smiled. I gave a fourteen year old girl advice that I wish someone would have told me awhile ago.

Today was better than days have been lately. I am so happy.

#40

Today, I felt like I was dying with all the snow and the way the temperature plummeted. It's a whopping 10 degrees outside, which means layers upon layers of coats that make me feel trapped. I hate the winter. I hate it.

#39

Today, I bundled up and tried to keep warm from the snow that just kept falling down. Psych was cancelled today, which slightly elevated my mood. But only a little. I also dyed my hair purple. Go me.

#38

Today, I returned to school, even though I didn't want to. I love school, honestly I do. But I was looking forward to spending Super Bowl Sunday with my family. But of course, that wasn't an option due to upcoming snowfall. Snow and I are done. Over.

Mom and Dad made hot wings, rye bread and dill dip, and baked eggplant. They also made taco soup to send home with me. It was delicious. I spent the Super Bowl in Jessy's room, watching it for the commercials and working for kgb_.

#37

Today, I spent the day with my Mom and my Grandma. I whined about the intense amount of snow. I hate snow these days. Anyway, these icicles were wicked sweet, so Mom and I needed to take a picture of it!

#36

Today, I woke up in a sore mood. I looked outside and saw the snow. I knew that would mean that my mother wouldn't let me drive home. But actually, it was quite the opposite. I got to go home and after a two hour drive home, I'm sitting in my living room typing this. I'm so happy to be home, even if I already miss Mizzou. It's funny how that happens. My heart aches to be in two places at once. But maybe that's a good thing, It means I'm always happy.

#35

Lounged around the dorm today in the time that wasn't spent in class. It's abnormal to spend a Thursday at the dorm and not hanging out with my best friends. It's sad, almost. The positive side is that I got to spend some time with my Kee and my Jessy before I have to go home this weekend. I love how I say "I have to go home" like it's an obligation. But really, I couldn't be more thrilled to go home.

This time tomorrow I'll be updating from my house! My house! Now I'm off to play a game on Skype with Haley, who will most likely kick my ass.

#34

Today I went down to the Underground and got some writing done, but not a whole lot. Just enough to give to Sarah for Fragile Strings. Then I updated my actual blog with some stuff. I finally got a car back today, even though it had only been a few days without one. It was intense! I'm glad to have a car back, but I miss my baby Delaney.

Home in a few days. So thrilled!

#33

The patio outside Lafferre Hall is home to the stone shamrock symbol of engineering. It is said that you are destined to marry an engineer if you walk across this embedded stone.

I didn't do much today. I got up late. Went to class. Ate lunch. Went to another class and then worked at kgb_. I'm not happy. But I'm not unhappy either. I'm just me I guess, and that's okay. I started a new writing project with Sarah. I hope that turns out the way I wanted it to.

#32

This is my bookbag that I bought yesterday. It is beyond fabulous. Today, like most Mondays, was long and draggy. I'm exhausted. I made $15 at kgb_ tonight, which was fantastic! Also, I hung out with Kee and Jessy. I feel like I haven't seen my roommate in ages though.