"Beat It, Ese"

WEEKEND:

FRIDAY: History exam went well. After class, I watched the premiere of Biggest Loser while eating spaghettios w/ meatballs. Took a nap. Went with my favorite girls to the movie Easy A! It was so funny, I highly recommend it. Plus the main actress, Emma Stone, is awesome. She's like Lindsay Lohan in Mean Girls but with much better comic timing. After this, I watched Never Back Down for the first time. It was highly recommended by girls on my floor, mainly because of this.

So.. I don't think ANYONE should be allowed to be that smokin hot and toned. Like, I'm almost not attracted to him because he is too sexy, I wouldn't be able to look him in the eye. Anyway, cheesy movie, sweet fight scenes, and very sexy bodies.

SATURDAY: FOOTBALL GAME! If you're not aware, people dress up for the games here. I'm talking cocktail dresses and heels. Boys wear button-up shirts or polos (pastel colors are popular) tucked into khakis and dress shoe/loafers. Not exactly my style, but hey, to each their own. I walked into town in the morning to get brunch at the best place in the Square, the Bottletree Bakery. I also had a very rare shopping 'moment'. I was in a boutique looking at some dresses, and I found the perfect one - 50% off, the only one left, my size, and cute! After I bought it, I knew it was going to be a good night. And it was! I tailgated, got a bit drunk, and ran across the football field with 2,000 other people for Rebel Run. The game was awesome and we kicked Fresno State's ass. I also discovered a new food creation when I got back to my dorm. Banana flavored oatmeal with a spoonful of peanut butter - so simple and delicious I had to make 2 bowls.

SUNDAY: I have to write this quick because I'm about to watch the Vikings game. I went to Honest Abe's Donut Shop this morning, which is this donut shop that looks like a barn on the side of the road, decorated with a bunch of animal heads. The donut (I got a cream filled chocolate one) was pretty amazing though, and I'm putting it on my list of good places to eat in Oxford.

I want to give myself a high five!

So, as I mentioned in my previous blog, I had my in-class English essay today. As expected, I started fretting as soon as I opened my eyes today. I actually seriously considered the idea of not going to class, and therefore forfeitting my grade, that's how much I did not want to do this essay. But I went, I survived, and I actually think I did okay. I just have this overwhelming fear (aka phobia) of trying to write a coherent thesis-based essay in a timed setting, I just don't work that way. But it's over and done with, on to better things!

I had a busy busy day. Class from 9-12, lunch, work-out, studied (while drinking a delicous Mint Javalanche, courtesy of Java City), Bio Lab from 4-5:50 then lax practice from 6-8 (a really hard one today). I really wanted Mallory to be there so I could throw my sweaty sports bra on her ;)

I have my first big History exam Friday. I'm not sure how I feel about this one, because I think it's going to be hard, but I also feel like I know a lot of the info. I should be studying for that now, but I thought it wise to take a short break to refresh thy mind, which turned into a 90 minute romp on facebook, twitter, e-mail, and blogger :)

I miss TV. I hardly watch it at all anymore because we don't have a TV in our dormroom. I need something else to numb my mind...suggestions?

Off to bed, my eyes kind of hurt from staring at the computer screen. I don't think that is healthy.

a new beginning?

Hello all, I am officially in the blog-o-sphere! I have a bit of work to do to make my profile relevant but my first job is to add a post. My goals for this blog: reflect on my day, share news with friends and followers, and get out my stories that I haven't had a chance to tell anyone.

So, let's begin. The beggining is always the hardest, right?

I had my first poly-sci exam this morning, I woke up late and I didn't have time to get coffee (eek!). I got an 81% which I am dissapointed with but I now know this particular teachers test-giving style and can prepare better next time. I lost most of my points because I didn't memorize all of the Supreme Court cases we covered (there was like 40, okay?). Anyways, the point is the test was fact-driven, not concept-driven.

During my short break before my next class (Intro to Music), I downed a cappuccino which I instantly regretted once I sat down for the 75 minute lecture (leg-jiggle 120x/min). We learned about Miles Davis, an innovater of 1950's cool jazz, and literally the only thing I could think about was, "If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis!" The joys of Billy Madison can sneak up on you when you're least expecting it.

After class, thorougly exhausted from my excessive leg-jiggling, I trekked it to the JC (cafeteria) to get some grub. Nothing noteworthy there. Then another class (Biology). After that, nappy time:) Throw in some quality study time, a bike ride into town, and laundry and now I'm here and another day has passed. Funny how that works.

Tomorrow, I have an in-class essay in English, something I am NOTORIOUSLY bad at and am nervous for. My anxiety was reinforced on Monday when we did a practice in-class essay to prepare for the real thing Wednesday. It was not a pleasant experience, I actually felt the urge to run away from class and cry a little bit. I resisted this urge but from the way my essay turned out it probably wouldn't have mattered anyway.

Oh yeah, I'm going home for a long weekend, Sept 30 - Oct 3! I am trying not to get too excited, but I miss home!

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