New Experiences

As you all know (or if you are reading this, you should), I am a HUGE Gleek! I started watching Glee about a year ago to get through my boredom known as Spring Break. It happened to be the winter finale and the show then took a four week hiatus. Well, I guess Glee's schedule is moving too fast this year, because on Tuesday, Fox aired Glee's third season's winter finale and all I have to say is Oh My God...

In it, one of the characters attempted to commit suicide and another is in a car accident while texting. It's safe to say Glee doesn't always have it's comedic roots firmly grounded, but I am proud to be a fan of a show that covers issues that many shows won't go near. Many people probably want to argue with me when I say how much I love Glee, but I really couldn't care less. It holds a special place in my heart and it teaches me life lessons from time to time. This happens to be one of those times.

In this particularly eventful episode, Mr. Shue tells the group that no matter how bad it gets, think of all the experiences you could miss out on. Graduating, going to college, getting married, having a family. Or even the little one's such as eating peanut butter for the first time.

So, this got me thinking. What are the experiences I'm most looking forward to? Besides the obvious of graduating KU with a plethora of certifications, going to KU Med, graduating KU Med, getting married and having kids, of course.

Well, I want to sky dive someday. And parasail. And regain my back handspring. And learn to do a straight-legged scorpion (hey! it could happen!). None of this experiences will necessarily define me or my life goals, however, I can't imagine living my life without some of these seemingly trivial experiences (or attempting them).

Like the first time I walked through KU's Anschutz library. There are THOUSANDS of books down here and I get to study amongst them. It still gets me sometimes how the little things about this campus move me so much. Or the first time I saw Star Wars or Harry Potter.... who knew how much those movies would impact me?! Or the first time I Rock Climbed.

Yes, I rock climbed. (: It was Wednesday night after our Student Senate meeting and I was DYING to climb this wall. Jessica and Claire refused to climb with me since they are afraid of heights, but they stayed on the ground and supported me and navigated for me when my sight was limited. It was so much fun! The only thing is, the guy told me to use my (all-powerful, cheer) legs when climbing so my arms wouldn't get tired... Well, it took time for me to adjust to the thought of "If I fall, I'm not going anywhere." So, when I was five rocks away from the top (and the bell), I had to tap out. I thought I was too short and there was no way I could do it with zero arm strength.

So I WILL be back and I WILL ring that bell before Spring Break. It takes 66 days to make a habit and Jessica, Claire and I have been at the rec center for over an hour for the last two nights climbing, raquetballing, running, kickboxing and walking. Completely new, and exciting experiences that I wouldn't want to ever lose...

<3

2 stories high.

Trying to smile, but I'm coming down, so that's tricky lol

Battle Wounds! You can't see them well, but that bruise on my left leg is nasty.

MOTIVATION! It's on my wall above my bed.

PS. This is a straight-legged scorpion.

Day 10

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.

Katie Wall. Who else whould buy the exact same dress as me?! Lol this girl always puts a smile on my face no matter what. We have had some pretty awesome mini road trips and conversations and vacations together. Plus, she always seems to be around when I make those discoveries we all laugh hysterically about years later.


I miss Katie everyday. And even though we are apart.. I am sure we are still doing crazy stuff! Haha especially since today is her 19th BIRTHDAY!! Happy Birthday Love!


Now I guess I have a new Partner-In-Crime!
Claire!

Like going to a Midnight Premiere?! (:

Day 9

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

This chick is probably my soul mate. I love her to death and even though we've only been super tight for a few months, we've been together for years. Sitting in her carafter cheer practice for an hour telling stories, staying up until ungodly hours crying together, Skyping each other every night to recap the day, laying on my bed watching Dawson's Creek until our eyes hurt from crying so much, shopping shoping shoping, our jokes, Advisory time, and the pictures... she's been with me through some of the toughest months ever... the good, and the bad. 

♥

Same. This will never change...

Except maybe an addition...

As unbelievable as it sounds... thanks for everything Chris. (:

Day 8

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.

This picture def makes me LOL. We had such a fun night that night and it was the best thing for me. I will never forget this particular girls night because I still get reminded about it from Jess. "You sent me home two hours early!!!!" Lol ;)


Now..


Still makes me laugh.. :) but I definitely have a funnier one.

Similar in nature.. but a little more violent I'd say ;) I can't wait until Spring comes so I can take more pictures with the fountain :)

How to Succeed in College While Trying VERY Hard...

I love being back in school. Don't get me wrong, I love being home.

But here I get a second chance of fixing what, I believe, I messed up first semester. Many people tell me that I did fine for a first semester college student coming from a 4A high school to a 4 year university. But I don't think that's an excuse and I don't intend to use it as one. I intend to use last semester's performance as a motivator and a wake-up call that I desperately needed.

So far, I am right on track. (: I'm doing well in my classes (89 on a Calc2 test, and 84 on Chem188!) and I'm sleeping a lot more! I'm also finally exploring the KC area and getting really active in the KU community.

Mat Kearney

A couple weeks ago, I took Claire to her first concert! It was Mat Kearney (Nothing Left to Lose, Breathe In, Breathe Out) at the Beaumont Club in KC. It was amazing!! He was funny, walked through the audience and had a guitarist that looked like a dream... and he was only 21 ;) The only bad thing was they didn't have a meet and greet... Shame. ;)

Our Tickets!

At the Club

The Band

Best Pic I took probably :)

Bestie :)

Best Friend's Day

It's really a shame Greek Life can't be the same everywhere. Because if KU Greek Life was like Emporia Greek Life, then I would totally be a sorority girl! I went to visit Amanda and Levi at ESU for the Tri-Sig's Best Friend Day! It was a scavenger hunt where the Tri-Sig's had their best friend come up for the day and make some awesome memories. After, I decided to stay the night in Emporia since it had been so long since I had seen my Emporia friends... I even got to see Brogy! It was a great weekend becasuse the night before, Jessica, Kenton and I went to see Star Wars 3D... It blew my mind. 'Nuff Said. :)

Pyramid! (it was a photo scavenger hunt!)

YMCA!

Brogy!

Going to hang out with the Sigma Pi's!

Star Wars!

Just Another Night Out

This weekend, Juli, Robert, and Reed and I went to see This Means War... Best movie ever! Juli and I were pretty much having a contest with the old ladies down in front who could laugh the loudest and catch the most dirty jokes. If you want to go see this movie... Do it. You won't regret it (:

Also since I've been back, Claire and I have been destroying my movie collection going through about five a week. I am pleased to say that I haven't picked one out she hasn't liked yet!

I learned a lot here my first semester (and a bit of the second). But nothing more important then the fact that I am not perfect. I will never succeed at everything, and it's high time I learned to fail. Over break, I had several talks with several people about what I was doing wrong... and one stood out to me.

One friend told me that yeah, this is a transition year.. and yeah, it's hard... but now that I've slightly got my foot in the door, it's time to be a big girl and learn from my failures here. He said that I have so much drive and passion for what I am doing, I shouldn't let my doubts and fears get in the way. And I refuse to give up. I know what it's like to fight for something you want and I intend to do so... This semester is still a learning semester, and so will the next two...

But just know, I am definitely trying. <3

PS: I got to go home for a weekend!! And Claire came!! (: