Homework......meh.

So, basically, I have been doing homework all day today. Bummer, I know. :/
I went to school at 8:30, had class until noon, then I came home, grabbed a quick lunch, and started in on the homework I have been slacking on a bit the past few days. (I never procrastinated in high school, but in college it's SO much easier to do.)
Anywho, I worked on Microbiology worksheets and notes and reading for two hours, and by the time I had to head out to work at 2:00, I felt like my brain and eyes were going to fall out from overuse. Basically, I just wanted to never do any homework ever again in my entire life.

However, after getting back from work, I came home, still not wanting to do anymore homework today, but feeling something that made me happy I had done the work I did.
I felt productive. Accomplished. I felt like I had actually done something with my time.
True, it was boring microbiology homework, and after learning about germs for two hours I wanted to disinfect everything within sight......

But still. I had accomplished something tangible. I had finished a worksheet and notes that could be shown to my teacher if need be and be able to say, "Look, I did it!" (Ok, so that won't happen. We're in college, not kindergarten, but still, it was a nice thought.)
So, the moral of today's post is: be productive with your time. You can do anything you put your mind to, even if it IS boring college homework! And once you accomplish that assignment, or paper, or job that you've been dreading, you will be happy you did it. Trust me. And even if you aren't because you're some kind of monk that isn't allowed to feel or express emotion, at least it's now out of the way right? ;)

This is how you feel after you're productive! :) At least, I do....

BUT.....

If you happen to be one of those "non-feeling because it's against your religion" monks that I mentioned earlier, this is how you feel when you're productive. (Don't worry. He's happy on the inside.) 

Boys and Great Music

What's up, you guys?? :)

Well, it's been a couple of days since I last posted, so I have quite a bit to tell you, but we'll make it fast......I have an awesome song I'm going to show you at the end of this post, and I want you to get on to that!! :)
So, I went to my institute class today, it's on dating and courtship, and it was SO GOOD. First of all, this boy I am sort of interested in came with me today, so that was, of course, great. ;) But also, we learned about being Classy-how we should not act and just be ourselves on dates and not be "too" anything-too silly, too serious, too dumb. It was a great lesson, and a good reminder for me, as I'm getting more into dating this year at the university.
Guys, I don't know what it is, but I have (had) three date offers for this weekend and next week!! It's crazy, because when I was in high school, I never had boys even look at me like that, even though I did incredibly AWESOME things! (Like dress up with my friends as the Scooby Doo gang for Halloween. Picture below for evidence of our awesomeness.)

I mean, how could you not want to date someone who did that?? 

I'm totally kidding, but seriously, I rarely had dates in high school. I hardly ever went to dances, and when I did, it was girl's choice or I was asked by one of my really good friends who just wanted to go and have a good time....as friends. Woo hoo......

However, now that I am in college, and there's so many boys I want to date and am interested in, I've been going on a ton of dates! (Well, a ton for me....). One boy asked me to go boating with him tomorrow at a nearby reservoir, another wants to do something next week (the one who came to institute today), and another is coming up from about two hours south to see me and do something next weekend! This upcoming week is obviously going to be a blast. No awkward first dates for this girl! I'm just going to bite the bullet, be myself, and if they don't like me for who I am, then I guess they're not worth dating anyway, right?? 

Anywho, here's my new favorite song/music video as of right now (I'm sure it will change next week), and I want you to take a listen and tell me what you think! It's a great song, by one of my favorite artists (MIKA), and it really gets you pumped! So feel free to use it for homework time, jogging time, or just to get yourself happy. :) 

Cheers! 

MIKA - Popular Song ft. Ariana Grande

Being Normal is Overrated! End of Story.

All righty, everyone! I saw a quote today that I absolutely LOVE and I feel like it describes the way I look at life perfectly, so I decided it's a must share. :) (In fact, it's even the background on my computer, along with a picture of Benedict Cumberbatch, of course.)
Here it is: Drumroll please!.........

That's completely right, folks! If you are constantly striving to be something you're not, if you are constantly trying to fit in with the "in" crowd even though that's not who you are, if you always feel as if you are trying to fit into a mold that is not you, than STOP IT. That's not right and it will NEVER feel right to you, because it's not who you are. Being yourself is the most important accomplishment you can achieve in this life, and trust me, it's hard, but you can do it! I know you can. And the first step to loving yourself for you, and being able to show yourself to others fully, as yourself, is accepting your quirks and flaws, just as they are. 

Okay, I'll start. Get you off on the right foot. I am quirky and weird. I am a nerd-I love foreign history and all things medical. I watch Adventure Time, which is meant for like ten year olds, and am an avid (obsessive) fan of BBC Sherlock (and Benedict of course). I tell stupid jokes sometimes (okay, a lot of the time), and I absolutely LOVE good food. I do not have a perfect body, I have a bunch of scars marring my skin from past surgeries, I have curves, and I am not a size zero....or a one....or a two. I have issues with commitment, touch, and letting people in who love me. Sometimes I am moody and snap at those I care about. I have to say sorry A LOT. I am not perfect, but I am me, and I accept that. 

All of you have quirks and flaws and weirdness just like I do. However, that does not mean you cannot love yourself and enjoy life just the way you are. Seriously, people! Normal is overrated! In our society, there is no such thing as "normal" anymore in my opinion. There are so many different kinds of people in our world, and so many different ways to portray yourself, so why not be who you really are? The right people are going to love you no matter what, quirks and all. :) 

So don't try to be normal. Normal is stupid. Normal is boring. Be yourself-your crazy, weird, quirky self. Because once you truly taste how amazing you can be, you'll never want to go back to plain-old boring normal ever again. So let yourself take that first step. And be amazing today. There's no better time to start. :) 

Messy Twister! :)

Hey guys! :)

So, I tried out a new idea last night, and it was totally amazing, so I wanted to share it with all of you!
Everyone has seen that idea on Pinterest called "Messy Twister." You know, where you put paint dots on all the Twister board circles and then play Twister while getting very messy and colorful.
I was sort of skeptical on how that would work, or if it would even be fun, but last night I finally worked up the guts to do it on a date and it was one of the most fun things I think I have done on a date! :)
Basically, I went to the supercenter Walmart down the road from my apartment (That place is magical. It literally has everything.) and bought a Twister board game and a box of Crayola Washable Fingerpaints. Conveniently, the paints came in the four colors I needed (Blue, green, red, and yellow). YES. Score one for me. Overall, the game and paints cost me about twenty bucks, which is a pretty cheap date if you think about it. Especially if it's a large group date.
Anyway, I set up the Twister board in my back yard, plopped dots of coordinating fingerpaint on all of the circles, making sure those babies were all covered, and then wa la! We played Messy Twister.
I also made each color of circle correspond to something special you had to do so the game was more interesting. The questions and ideas were aimed at getting to know your date a little better-Blue was tell the person something they don't know about you, Yellow was a "have you ever?" question, Green was name one fear you have, and Red was a freebie circle (You could do, say, or ask anything you wanted).
Needless to say, the idea was a hit. A big success! YES. Score two for me. :) We played for about two hours, just laughing and talking and getting paint all over our clothes and each other. And after we were done, it was an easy clean up! I simply sprayed the Twister board down with the hose, washed my clothes, and the paint came out of everything. Washable, just like it said, because, you know, sometimes "washable" paints can be a little on the iffy side......
It was a perfectly simple date, but was so much fun, and it just goes to prove that you don't have to spend a lot of money on a movie or fancy dinner to have a good time with your date or significant other. Whether it's a first time or blind date, or you've been dating this person for awhile and just want to have a good time with each other, Messy Twister is definitely a must try! :) You won't be disappointed!!

The Game! All set up and ready for some Messy Fun! :) 

We didn't get our clothes too messy.... our hands and feet took the brunt of the paint....and each other of course! 

First Week of School? Check and Done.

Hey everyone!

It's that time of year again, and I hope school is treating you well so far! :)

Well, I survived my first week at least, and I hope you can say the same thing. I mean, it's school, so it hasn't been all kicks and giggles, but I survived it. That counts for something right??
Anyway, first week of my sophomore year at college. I am taking ALL medical and science classes so I can get into my program this Spring, and so I feel like this semester is going to be brutal all ready.....:/
Okay, this will sounds really nerdy, but I had a goal to have a social life this semester-you know, hang out with friends, date cute boys, go to parties, that sort of thing. Last year was my first year at college, and let's be honest (lesbihonest if you're into Pitch Perfect), I didn't do much outside of studying my guts out and going to school, maybe finding time to sleep in between giant assignments. That's just how I roll. I don't procrastinate, I get things done if it kills me (and I do them right!), and I don't take time for social things if I know I have homework waiting at home for me. SO ANYWAY. My goal was to have a social life this year, and not just stay home and study 24/7 in my free time. However, as I get more into my classes, even just the first week, I feel that hope for a social life slowly going down the drain......This semester may make me more of an introvert than ever. :/
Ok, so enough about that. I'll keep you updated on how that goal goes-if I have any cute dates, friend outings, or something else to do besides homework in the near future. ;)
Well, we all know the first week of school is stressful and tiring, and I am WORN out now that it's finally the weekend, but still, it went relatively well. I got to all of my classes on time, in the right classroom, on the right day, and managed to stay ahead of the few homework assignments I was given.
Besides being in school full time, I also work full time, at an information desk on campus and the other night, I had a somewhat awkward situation occur. A very attractive kid came up to the desk to get his student ID card and bus pass, and I helped him out, casually noting to my boss and coworkers that I found him attractive. BAD IDEA. Never tell your coworkers you think someone's attractive. Needless to say, they gave him my number, much to my embarrassment, and that was that. Or so I thought.......
I saw that same attractive kid, in my honors class the next day, and much to my dismay, he recognized me. "Hey! You're that girl who was at the info desk the other day when I came to get my card!"
"Uhhh......yeah......" Can you say AWKWARD?
Yeah, anyway, the first week of school is over, and it went surprisingly well, besides all of the slow-walking students I got stuck behind on campus,

And the boring lectures I had to sit through, 

And the awkward run in with a certain attractive boy. 

ANYWAY. I hope the next week of school goes well for all of you, and that you don't have any awkward situations like I did.....however, if you do, I would love to hear about them. ;) 

I mean, awkward situation ARE my speciality. 

Cheers, school nerds! :) 

I don't know what my emotions are doing! My brain is crying! SCHOOL IS STARTING!

AHGHHGHGHHGHGHGH!!!!! GAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Okay, sorry about that. It's just school starts tomorrow and I don't know how to feel about it! So many conflicting emotions, people!

I mean, let's be honest, on the one hand, I'm super duper stoked to go back to school. I've been sitting at home recovering from surgery, so I'm ready to get back out there, do things, and meet new people. I am also a nerd and I am slightly excited (just slightly....okay, really excited!) about all of my medical classes I have lined up for this semester. 

HOWEVER. On the other hand, I am freaking out about another school year! School means awkward encounters while trying to make new friends, homework and hours of studying with no social life, and let's face it, comparing yourself to every other girl on campus. Face it, girls, it's what we do, and I KNOW I do it! I look at all the other girls every day and think, "Wow, she's gorgeous. I look like a potato." Or, "Well, she certainly pulls off the exact outfit I have hanging in my closet much better than I ever could. I mean, she has boobs and long legs and nice hair and that dress looks amazing on her! Yup, that one's going to charity as soon as I get home. No way I can ever compare to Barbie over here." 

Oh, and I ALWAYS worry about making new friends at the beginning of the school year. I mean, you show up to class and it's like, "Oh gosh, I feel so awkward, I don't know anyone. This is going to be just like lunch in middle school where I had to sit all alone by the trash cans! And I can't......I just can't even......how to.....socialize....?" Yup. Been there, done that, my friends. 

It's fine. I understand all about the mixed emotions when faced with a new school year-the jitters, the excitement, the hesitation-but let's be honest, college is a WHOLE lot better than high school in that regard. There's still insecurities and doubts, but once you're in college, you just do your own thing. You do whatever stirs your chili, floats your boat, blows your bubbles. College is all about finding yourself, and as long as I can keep that in mind, and not focus TOO much on the girl in my English class who has the exact same sweater on as me and looks like a flipping model, then I'll be just fine this school year. 

Besides, who wants to be a model in a dress or sweater when I can rock scrubs like no one else?