College Town

I am back to school, well college actually.  I am a big boy now…lol.  I arrived yesterday at noon, unloaded, dad and I went uptown to grab lunch and books, and then we came back here for a bit.  We talked, unpacked a little, and then he left and returned home.  I unpacked alllllll afternoon.  But, I got everything put away and organized.  I also cleaned from 7 weeks worth of empty room dirt.  But I got it all done, and all is good.

Then I met up with some friends and reunited after a very long break.  It was terrific.   We exchanged Christmas gifts and then went to dinner.  We later went to a friends apartment and chatted and played games.  We returned to campus about midnight.  It was so awesome to be out that late the night before classes start.  Campus was dead and all…but we were out and it was fun.  I don’t have class till 11am, so it works out fine…and I love it.

I am finally living the college lifestyle:  Earliest class is 11, and I don’t have friday classes.  woot!

But, I am off to meet some people before we walk to class, and then I have a full, busy day of class.  This week should be good, fun, and fast.  I have friends in classes, and I like it.  I am excited and doing MUCH better now that I am back on campus.

ta ta

D

I’m not ignoring you…

I have just been really busy with stuff aka getting ready to move back to College.  I had a rather lengthy phone conversation with one of my very best friends from school after I posted my “emotion” blog.  We discussed many things, including our reservations to return to school.  Winter quarter for me last year was a drag, and I am just dreading it this year.  I think I have that seasonal depression disorder thing, because every winter I get sad when all of the plants die and the sun goes away for ever.  But, My phone call helped me out a lot.  It is always great to talk to a friend, especially a good, close one who has lots of advice.  So, thanks…I appreciated it.  It also made me feel a bit better to return to school.  We already set up our Christmas gift exchange of which I am happy about, and there is a Dance or Die next Thursday, which I can barely wait for.

This coming week will be so busy, I don’t know what I am going to do.  I have so many welcome back meetings and such…it is overwhelming.  Classes shouldn’t be too bad, especially on syllabus day (monday).  I decided I am going to move in on Sunday because I don’t need the extra day…and I want to avoid being alone in the empty dorm.  I can move back, unpack, run errands, clean, etc before I go to bed, so I will be fine.  Plus, I will have plenty of opportunities to get stuff done off and on this coming week.  My father is taking me back, which will hopefully help things a little bit.  I will be over saying goodbye to my mom by the time the 3 hour drive is over (i hope).

So, as I had mentioned I have been busy with packing and errands.  I got my hair cut, met my mom for lunch, visited my grandma, went over to my dad’s for dinner last night, etc etc.  Today is a day of heavy duty packing.  I will have most of it done today.  I need to get in gear however.  It is already 11am and I haven’t showered, so I need to step on it.

So, as I close break, leave home, and return to school, keep me in your thoughts and wish me the best.  I will be fine once I get back there and adjusted…I just hate the transition.  Also, don’t expect an update for a few days at least.  I will be uber busy…and time will be hard to come by when I get back to college.  I will post when I can.

D

The betch is back…

So I am back from Christmas festivities and my dad’s house.  It was a pretty good time.  On Christmas morning I was at my moms house.  We opened gifts ate breakfast, cleaned up, etc, etc etc.  There weren’t many surprises…as well all knew what we were getting.  I was with my mom when she bought all of my presents so it was a real shocker.  lol.  Some of use also got our gifts before xmas…like me and my phone.  However, I got what I wanted, so all was well.  I drove to my dads around 2 and opened my gifts there.  My brother and sister are both young, so we still believe in santa. cute!  So I got ink cartridges there, a few lotto tickets and some money.  I also got a watch…the exact one that I wanted.  However, I only looked online for it and the pics made it seem fab online…however, I know have decided that I dont care for it at much.  More to come on this later.  It has become a debacle. I played with the dog and looked at the kids’ gifts before we headed over to my gpas for xmas day dinner and more gifts.  It was nice to be there…I got to visit both of my uncles and one of their wives.  It is great to see them…they are a lot of fun and make getting together fun.  We opened gifts and then had dinner and snacks and such.   I got some money, gift cards, a hoodie, and cologne.  Woo!

Wednesday was spent sleeping WAYYY in and watching the kids and the dog.  it was actually enjoyable.  I spent the whole day playing with their new toys, games and movies.  They were good for me, and it was nice to spend some quality time with them.  I will be posting pics of my xmas on facebook later.  I spent the whole day there and then came back home late last night.  I had a severe headache, but decided to put away Christmas stuff anyways.   Then I watched the realworld and figured out what i am going to do with my cash.

I put a BUNCH in savings, and then i am going to spend the rest on a few items I would like:

-Digital Photo Frame

-Sweater Vest from American Eagle

-some other misc. Items

-and…and upgrade to my watch…which i thought i like…but I don’t.

Not having a receipt and dealing with Kohls on returns is the devil.  Plus, they don’t have the watch I want…so I am going to the store again tonight to look at some more and hopefully find one and just get it.

I haven’t had a watch since before thanksgiving, and I am in desperate need of getting one, getting it sized correctly, and doing all of that before I leave for school again next sat or sunday.  I haven’t decided which day i am moving back in.  Time will tell.

So, now it is your turn.  I have three questions for you!!!

1) How was your christmas?  What did you get?

2) When are you moving back to school?  Sat or Sun?

3) and…if you have any stories or advice for returning things…oh joy

Until tomorrow…

D

creeper alert

Today was a day filled with traveling and visiting family. I spend most of the day at my father’s house, which was actually quite enjoyable. Then for dinner, we went to my step-mom’s extended family’s xmas get together. It was nice. I went for the food and to visit with my father and our close sector of that particular family. it was nice until after we got done eating and things got awkward. I don’t really know that family well…so for me to visit with them is almost unbearably difficult. They don’t know me well…and I know them even less. So it was interesting to say the least…but it didn’t last long.

I then left for my home and on the way home I ran into some snow covered roads and lots of wind. Apparently the PT Cruiser 384792834790 cars in front of me decided it was absolutely to drive between 10 and 25MPH on a highway rated for 55MPH. UGH. The roads weren’t even bad. So, I was pissed off. Then when I came home and was greeted by my mother, I became more infuriated. Something about her and then holidays makes her became crabby…and make me not get along with her very much. It is a shame…and i feel bad for being so pissed off at her, but I just can’t help having a snotty attitude towards her. I just wished she actually listened to me and what I said so I wouldn’t have to explain myself to her 345 times and then i wish she would loose the tude. I would do the same if she were willing to act a little nicer. This is the problem with break and holidays. Too much time at home with nothing to do and being surrounded by one another 24/7. Its bad.

BUT BUT BUT…getting to my CREEPER story…

I got home tonight and logged onto my computer and checked my e-mail. I got a message from good ole Facebook (which I loving refer to as stalker book). It seems that one of my mother’s friend’s husband requested my friendship. I find it awkward and weird that anyone over the age of 30 would have a facebook. This is just one of the reasons I do not like facebook opening up to ppl with out a .edu address. I didn’t have a facebook when I was in HS, so all of these stupid teenie boppers from HS who add me as a friend on facebook piss me off and shouldn’t be allowed in my opinion. It would also prevent the current situation I am in right now. I mean with the apps and no restrictions, facebook is becoming myspace and I don’t like it . So…back to my story and stepping off of my soap box. I find that I get this friend request from a man I see MAYBE once or twice a year. And, I don’t know why he would want to add me as a friend on facebook. So, I also got a message from him (which was more of a happy holiday greeting), but still. So, I checked his profile and it contained the following information:

-Birth Date

-E-mail Address

-Company

-College info.

Thats it. no pic and nothing else. no friends either. so I am hoping that he didn’t create an account with the sole intention of adding me a friend on there. CREEPY. So, I decided to be civil, yet cautious. I added him as a friend with the caveat that he could only see a limited profile…which I stripped down to basically nothing. Work info, college info, and basics. Thats it. I dont know that I want this man looking at my quotes, pics, wall posts, etc. I mean he wouldn’t get it I know, and would probably take offense to some of it, which my college ppl don’t have a problem at all. And, my luck, it would get back to my mother…ahhh! Not to mention I don’t want him looking through my photo archives and seeing my drunken antic pics. jeesh.

So…thats that. But I am still kinds shocked and creeped out by it. ick!

Of course I mention this to my mother and she says “I told you not to post anything on the internet that would get you in trouble” Anyone can see it blah blah blah blah. Appearently she doesn’t get the security settings that I don’t let just anyone view my profile. And besides, there isn’t much on there that would get me into REAL trouble…minus some pictures. But, next year that will be all ok.

I mean I understand the internet can be a creepy place. And I don’t want to ever post anything that would potentially harm myself or others. And, I think i use discretion while posting things. Its just…natural to me. And to adults, the internet is still this strange, mystical thing. It makes me worry about some of the things I have posted previously (and on here, facebook, etc) and in the future. The scariest thing is it never goes away. But, I think it is all ok. But the longer I write this and think about it, the more freaked out I get by it. So, I am going to stop.

So folks, thats my story. Leave your comments, thoughts, etc. Especially on the facebook incident.

And, what do you guys think about the internet and things you post there? I am really interested in hearing what you guys have to say about it. SO please, fire away those comments!

Until later…

D

Christmas Parties

Last night’s festivities at my house went well.  It was a lot of fun visiting with everyone.  Good food, fun times, and some gifts!  w00t!

Today I am driving (in hurricane force winds) to my dad’s house to visit them.  It has been over 2 weeks since I have seen them last.  i will visit with my bro, sis, and the dog while I am there.  Fun.

Then, we are going to the HUGE Christmas party on my step mom’s side for dinner.  Don’t expect many updates until after christmas…things are busy.  BUT, do continue to check back, leave comments, etc etc.

D

Jingle Jingle

So today is my family Christmas party…at my house. We are expecting 30 people…give or take. Hopefully it goes well. My mom is all stressed out about it and always makes such a production out of it. That, in turn, pisses us all off because she freaks out the whole day about nothing, then she gets this attitude and EVERYONE ends up pissed off by the end of the day. JOY! I can’t wait…

BUT BUT BUT, I am excited for food, family, lots of home cooked sweets and such. I will probably gain 5pounds today alone. ick. AND, my break workout is failing miserably. I haven’t lost ANY weight…probably just gained more. What can you do? lol. Hopefully winter quarter I will make it to Ping and loose some bear fat. gross.

Sorry I did not blog/video blog last night. I came home from work and did a few things, ate some dinner, caught up on online schtuff and then at 9:00 I got the urge to bake and cook. So, I make sugar cookies (with misc shapes of holiday figures). I made the batter, rolled them out, cut them, baked them, and then iced them after they were done cooling. I also make scotceroo’s. My absolute favorite thing ever. So, I made a double batch (because I could and I am good like that). I am proud of myself for knowing how to do all of that stuff on my own. I will have you know that the rest of the family decided to sleep and NOT help me/partake in the holiday spirit…so I did it myself. (and in case you were wondering – Scotcheroo’s contain about your yearly allotment of calories…could explain why I am so obese).

So, I did dishes, cleaned up, watched the soup and went to bed. No time/energy to experiment with the Vblog. Maybe some other time.

However, the next few days will be busy for me (as I suspect it will for all of you). I will be visiting my Dad tomorrow and then monday and tuesday are packed with events as well. I will try to blog when and if I can. Stay tuned!

D

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PS:  annie lennox’s “walking in a winter wonderland” is quite possibly my favorite song of hers.  It is so “eurythmics” and her style.  It makes me laugh…a wee bit.

However, not quite as good as “Sex Crime”.  You tube that shit for a kick ass music video!