| since vanessa wants an update on my life so badly :), i figured i would let you all know what's been going on:
1. i work a lot. it's weird, because when i'm there all i want is a day off, but then when i do have a day or morning off, i feel like i'm just wasting time adn i should be doing something with my life. seriously, today was my first day off all summer that i felt like i was productive, which is obviously a good thing, but odd that it took half the summer. work is ok, i love the restaurant and the job itself, but i'm not a huge fan of the people. i feel out of place a lot of the time because i've had the priviledge of an education. like, i won't participate in conversations because i'm worried that i'm going to come off as too pretenious and people will talk about me behind my back by saying that i think i'm better than everyone else. there is a LOT of gossiping at our store, especially between teh servers about other servers, and it really just bothers me. by sunday nights i'm exhausted, but i'm making a lot of money so i guess i can't really complain.
2. vacation was good. i spent the week in NY with my family, hanging out and playing with my cousins. i got to spend time with my godson jared and my aunts, who with my mom are my best friends, and that was really nice. the baptism was wonderful and it was nice to see everyone together again.
3. i miss dc like whoa. i don't know if i'm going to be able to take another summer at home next year, because it just get's harder and harder each year. dont' get me wrong, i love my family, but i need my independence. only having it 8 months out of the year isn't doing it for me anymore. plus, there is absolutely nothing to do in cincinnati at night, minus the movies, food adn clubs, none of which really interest me. so i'm bored at times, and when i'm bored i get lonely, which just makes me miss dc and everyone there like crazy.
other than that, not a whole lot is going on. oh wait, i lied. the relationship with the boy is awesome. i wasn't sure how things were going to go long distance, but it's worked out better than i ever could have imagined. i miss him like crazy obviously, but we talk almost every night which helps. also, i'm going out to cali to visit him in a couple of weeks and he's going to come out here to cinci to see me right before i go back to school, so that will be nice. i'm glad to know that this is working and that we'll be ok when he is in philly next year. hell, philly-dc is a lot closer than cali-cinci, so we'll get to see each other a lot more anyway. overall, sooooo happy with hot things are turning out and glad that we've made it 2 whole months now! for a first relationship, long distance at that, i figure i'll take it. :)
that's it from me for now. love to all! | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment   |
| um, can we talk about how much faster college goes than high school? i mean, i thought that high school went by pretty quickly, but i literally feel like i am flying through my time in college. it's ridiculous! this year was phenomonal, and i thought i'd do a little recap of the end of the semester to fill everyone in...
classes ended on a good note, i finally pulled my cumulative gpa up to where i wanted it to be all along, which is such a good plus for me. it's taken me 4 semesters, but i did it and now i just have to keep it there, which hopefully won't be too bad since i'm finally done with philosophy classes. i didn't have too many finals, which is always nice, and i am done with work until august, which is an even bigger plus.
i am getting super excited about being an RA next year. i had orientation in mid-april and a couple of planning meetings last week, and things are going to be so sweet next year. my co and i already have our first month of discussions and programing almost figured out, and it should be a fairly easy transition.
the end of the year was incredibly difficult for me to get through. last year i was pulling my hair and screaming to get out of school and practically pushed my dad out the door and into the car. this year i cried hysterically on the night before i left, and used every ounce of strength in me to get through my goodbyes on thursday. i think last year i was in the mindset going home that nothing was really going to change; i knew that i was going to come back for sophomore year and that my friends and i were all going to be in the same building again and it would be just like freshman year. i'm realizing this year that the downside to having over-achiever friends is that we are all students leaders next year, and so we are split up and living all over campus. i'm not going to be able to run down the hall to find my friends or grab a hug when i'm having a bad day, adn that realization was really hard for me.
another reason it was hard was because i had to leave the boyfriend. yes, i said it, i finally have a boyfriend. it only took 20 years, right? :) it kind of sucks, because we didn't have a lot of time together to build on our relationship before we left school, adn he lives in california, so it's not like i'm going to be able to see him every couple of weeks. also, he's transferring to Temple next year, which makes it even more difficult. but we are getting through it little by little, and i know it will be fine. i'm so happy with where we are at, and i couldn't ask for a whole lot more right now.
still looking for a job for the summer, but it should be worked out this week. i had an interview today, which was a complete waste of time, because they told me they weren't looking to hire seasonal workers right 15 minutes AFTER i told them i was seasonal. why they couldn't have just told me and saved both of us the interview is beyond me, but whatever. i got to go to the spring concert at ua tonight, which was nice. it amazes me how much has changed since we graduated, but in a good way. so much progress being made!
anyways, i hope everyone is having a good week so far. leave love if you are home and want to get together, i'd love to see people!! | | comments: 3 comments or Leave a comment |
| so, quick update on my life since i am bored and having nothing else to do:
1. i got a position as an RA on campus next year and i'm very excited about it. i applied for the special housing that i was a resident in last year, and i was placed there over lots of other people, so that made me VERY happy. and i get free room and board, so that will help lots with john being at school next year as well.
2. feeling extremely liberated and happy with myself after getting my acceptence letter, i wrote a letter to the guy i like telling him EVERYTHING and slipped it under his door before i headed for the airport. yeah, i'm not really sure how that's going to be when i get back to school, but at least i did it and can say that for once i wasn't a coward. hopefully it will turn out well.
3. i'm home for spring break and loving it. i cut my hair today too, which is always fun. it feels so much better.
heading out to dinner and getting yelled at for running late, so more later! | | comments: Leave a comment |
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| this is the away message of my RA's boyfriend Steve this evening:
Hi, winter? Its me Steve again. I was just wondering where you've been at lately. I mean really, I know that sometimes we all need a vacation but you've used yours up a while ago. You've really been slacking lately, and to be honest, I'm not too happy about it. Now, I know, I know. Yes, I hear you, there are some people that don't really appreciate you, however thats life. Some people just don't see your snowy coldness as a wonderful thing. Well, I'm going to have to demand that you come back for a couple months, I mean it's February for crying out loud. Anyway, keep in touch. Peace out.
-Steve
only when you go to a school where everyone comes from the northeast do you find things like this on a day where we reached a record high of 64 degrees. :)
everyone have a blessed night and a beautiful week! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| | Current Music: | defying gravity | | Subject: | wicked | | Time: | 10:32 am | | Current Mood: | happy |
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| wicked was AMAZING! no, it was beyond amazing. there are no words to describe how much i enjoyed that show last night and how i can't wait until i finally get the chance to see it again sometime. the woman who played alpheaba was fantastic, both her vocals and her acting were on the whole time. glinda was no kristen chenoweth, so after listening to her on my cd for the last 2 years that was disapointing at first, but i warmed up a lot to her as the show went on. we has the original madame morrible, so that was cool, and the wizard was pretty good. the guy that played fiyero was HOT. i mean, HOT. and i had third row orchestra seats, so i was right there and could see everything. i cried 5 seperate times during the show, starting with the wizard and i and ending with for good. it was probably one of the best experiences of my life, and i'm on a complete wicked high still! :)
so far classes are going well. my philosophy class shouldn't be too bad, although it's a little weird sometimes. math is ridiculously easy and boring, it's math in the modern world, and it's such basic stuff that it's hard to sit through a 50 minute class without falling asleep. for theology i'm taking christian marriage and family life, and it's soooooo good. i love my professor, and the class is delving into some issues that i've been dying to get into here, so that was a good choice. i'm taking a media studies class, media and the underclass, and while it's very interesting and appropriate for a social work major to take, it's pretty intense. my professor is a writer for the washington post, and he expects a lot out of us. i'm the only sophomore, every one else is a junior or senior, and almost 90% of them are media majors, so i'm a little out of place, but its going ok so far. social work is good, it's just a continuation of last semester with a new teacher, one that i actually like better so yay.
love to everyone, i miss home like crazy whoa, but i'm happy to be back in DC with my friends. | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| hello all, i need some prayers please!
my aunt called the other day to let us know that her tests on the baby came back, and there's a possibility that my godson jared could be born with down syndrome. he's not due for 4 1/2 more months, but i figured if i get an early start on the prayers maybe that would help. i would appreciate any extra that could be thrown up for him! thanks!
merry christmas all! let me know if anyone has new years plans! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| so, i have so much to be thankful for this year, and i am going to post later, but right now i'm so excited i have to tell everyone before i burst!
my aunt and uncle just asked me to be the new babys godmother! :) and of course i said yes, because it's such an honor that they asked me, even though i'm only their niece instead of any of their friends or jasons family. i'm so excited!
happy thanksgiving all! | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| so, sophomore retreat was AMAZING! honestly, even though i am stressed right now with all my work to do before thanksgiving break this weekend, it could not have come at a better time. it was right up there on the same level as kairos, though this one had more of a religious aspect to it, which i liked and needed right now. the teams talks were awesome, every one of them, and support staff did a wonderful job as well (yay lindsay! :) )i couldn't hvae asked for more fulfilling weekend, even though it made me a think a lot and left me with a lot of questions that i have found i need to examine. i loved every minue of it, even though i was sick and didn't feel very well for most of the weekend. show me YOUR GLORY!
well, as stated above, i'm sick and have been since i came back from home LAST weekend. i'm pretty sure i've moved into the final stage, as i've done away with the lack of voice (i sounded like a mouse for a few days, then i had that deep sexy man voice for a few days as well), nad right now i'm left with a hacking cough and a runny nose. hopefully i'll be better for this weekend, because i have so much to do! my aunt and uncle and cousins are coming down to ohio for thanksgiving, which will be awesome. there are so many people i want to see and visit, i'm going to have to try and find time to do everything AND my homework that i can't afford to avoid while i'm home.
anyway, this entry has been a complete avoidance of homework, since i got up early solely to work on my stats project. i love you all though and can't wait to see people this week!! are any of you planning on doing the max and ermas fundraiser for UA on wednesday? also, i was wondering if anyone wanted to try and go to the cemetary with me on saturday, since i have to leave sunday morning to come back to school. i know a lot of people are leaving sunday, and thought it would be nice if a group of us wanted to go over, because i've never been and i finally want to go. anyways, comment if you're interested!
love you all,
erika
show me YOUR GLORY- third day
I caught a glimpse of Your splendor
In the corner of my eye
The most beautiful thing I've ever seen
And it was like a flash of lightning
Reflected off the sky
And I know I'll never be the same
Show me Your glory
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your glory
Majesty shines about You
I can't go on without You, Lord
When I climb down the mountain
And get back to my life
I won't settle for ordinary things
I'm gonna follow You forever
And for all of my days
I won't rest 'til I see You again
Show me Your glory
Show me Your glory
I can't live without You | | comments: Leave a comment |
| um, so i was really pretty sure that i was getting over peter. i wasn't thinking about him, i wasn't nearly as jealous when i saw him with other girls, no obsessing at all.
that flew out the window last week. since last monday i've seen a LOT of him, and i'm loving it. all the feelings that i had last semester are back in full swing, and i don't really know what to do about it. i'm really happy that we are talking again on a regular basis and hanging out a bit, but i don't want to get my hopes up if it's not going to lead to anything. there are some things awkward with the situation too, namely that his roommate and good mutual friend of mine knows that i like him and i think has every intention of talking to him about it if i seem like i'm falling hard. that scares the hell out of me, not gonna lie. i'm such a secretive person when it comes to my feelings about boys, especially the the boy themself, and i don't know if i want him to know, because i don't want it to ruin our friendship if he really doesn't like me back. i wish life were just not so complicated sometimes adn i could just be happy with being single and not liking anyone.
any suggestions people? i really don't know what to do anymore, if anything, and i really don't want to mess this up. i've been hurt so much that i don't want to open myself up, even though i know that's the only way to make things happen. | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
| hey all, i know it's been forever since i've actually updated, so i'm going to try and visually fill you all in on what has been going on in my life, with the few pictures that i do have. so here goes, i suppose, read what you like.
i was back at school early, so i could help with move in. one of the biggest perks was being here so i could see the Orientation Idol, a lip sync comp between upperclassman groups. the highlight was seeing my 3 best guys friends in dresses and umbrellas, dancing and singing to it's raining men.
( It's Raining Men )
my brother john came to visit over labor day weekend. on sat night we went out to dinner and monument hopping with meg, my roommate, and we ended up at the FDR memorial.
( FDR memorial )
The second weekend we were back Lindsay, Katie B, Meg and I all decided to get dressed up and go to the cheescake factory for dinner. we were so full by the time we left, but it was sooooo good.
( cheescake factory )
a few weeks later we got really cheap tickets to the red sox- orioles game in baltimore, so we took up about 5 school buses to camden yards and spent the night eating bad and expensive food.
( red sox game )
the next weekend there were 7 of us that went to my suitemate, katie c's, house for dinner and to spend the night. we ate good food, sang karaoke and watched beauty and the beast. yes, beauty and the beast.
( clemmer house )
over columbus day weekend we took the bus to new york city and stayed at my friend lindsays house for her birthday. it was my first time in nyc and i loved it, minus all the rain!
( New York City )
last weekend was homecoming weekend. friday night was the homecoming charity ball, adn we had soooo much fun. it was a good time to get all dressed up and just relax after a miserable two weeks of midterms.
( HoCo Ball )
all in all, minus the rough moments, it has been a wonderful semester so far, and it's only halfway through! i love and miss all of you tons, and i can't wait to see everyone at christmas/thanksgiving! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| | Current Music: | nothing actually, a big surprise | | Subject: | an update, i know | | Time: | 07:34 pm | | Current Mood: | ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/charitycam/stars/energetic.gif) excited |
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| hello all!
i figured since it's been over a month since i updated i should probably let you all in on what's going on in my life.
i went to cape cod with the fam and had a great time! it was nice to just chill on the beach (when it was warm enough) and to hang out with my mom and my aunts again. we are all so close and i love it. i mean, my mom is my best friend, my aunt char is my moms best friend and my godmother, so her guidance has been constant in my life, and my aunt ellen is the "cool aunt" because she's only 16 years older than me, she's still young and hip, she used to let me visit her when she was in college and she always listens no matter what i'm talking about. i just love them all so much and it was good bonding time for the 4 of us, since i don't really have any cousins my age, the closest one is only 12. so cape cod=amazingly fun and relaxing. oh yeah, and meg got to come visit for a day which was totally awesome since i didn't see anyone from catholic all summer.
work for the rest of the summer was ok i guess. waitressing really is probably one of the worst jobs ever, but i almost kind of enjoyed it a little. lol no, i suppose it really wasn't that bad, but i learned that people are just horrible and mean and that they should learn how to tip well. i miss all the people that i worked with already though and really did make some good friends that i will have to go back and visit at thanksgiving.
the rest of my summer kinda sucked, not gonna lie. had some issues with friends that didn't resolve themselves, but i'm trying really hard not to think about them and to move on with my life here instead, because the more i worry about them, the less i concentrate on school, and that just can't happen. so there life!
i am now back at school, have been for almost 2 weeks, and i'm loving it. classes started this week, and they seem to be ok. i'm taking a lot of core classes this semester, so they're not too interesting, but i'm really enjoying my english/social work classes so far which is a nice change from last year. it's so nice being back with all of my friends from school and just getting back into the routine of college life. i forgot how much i really love CUA and DC and how blessed i really am to be here. it is absolutely wonderful.
this weekend my brother came to visit me and do "college visits." he flew in on thursday night and left this afternoon, and it was a REALLY long weekend. we had a lot of fun though and i think he has a much better perspective of catholic now. i found it funny that he turned to me on friday as we were walking to class and said "wow, there are a lot of hot girls here!" i'm amazed at what he thought it was going to be like here. i always tell him that's it's just a normal college campus, with normal college life, it's just called Catholic University. i think that the name scares a lot of people away that would be really good for this school and thrive in the environment, and he seemed to see that this weekend. we went up to the university of maryland to walk around on saturday and he really liked that too, so we'll have to see what he decides. i would love it if he came here, surprisingly enough, but i'm not going to pressure him to do anything that he doesn't want to do, i would much rather him be happy.
on a SUPER happy note, my mom just told me tonight that my aunt ellen is expecting, which is a totally awesome surprise that i am so happy about! she just got remarried in december and has two children with my first uncle, but jason doesn't have any kids of his own so i'm glad that they are having one together. she's not due until right around mothers day, which is awesome, because they are coming down memorial day weekend for johns graduation so i'll get to see the new baby, whatever it may be.
anyways, i know that this was an incredibly long post, so props to anyone who cares enough to read the whole thing. i love and miss you all! | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
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| | leaving tomorrow when i get home from work for cape cod, we'll be back late on the 31st, so everyone leave one with plans for when i get back! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| i realized tonight how much i miss my catholic people and i can't wait to get back there next month. this would be the funny conversation i had with craig, the "i live in iowa where i don't talk to girls and therefore have no idea how to act around the now or give a decent hug" boy from the second floor.
uamusicgrl2004: hey!
uamusicgrl2004: what's up?
LMBC130: not much how are you
uamusicgrl2004: not too bad, bored to tears here, but ok
uamusicgrl2004: how are you?
LMBC130: i am doing fine, it is a little boring here too
uamusicgrl2004: yeah, i'm sitting at home trying to figure out what to do on weekends instead of being at school doing it with you guys lol
uamusicgrl2004: :_
uamusicgrl2004: :-)
LMBC130: well i just stayed behind for moral support
LMBC130: i could have found something to do i am sure
uamusicgrl2004: right, i'm sure of it
uamusicgrl2004: thanks for that moral support
uamusicgrl2004: if you could have found something to do though, how come we never did anything?
LMBC130: i dont know
LMBC130: i didnt want to be dictator like so i didnt put out my ideas
uamusicgrl2004: clearly the best option :-)
uamusicgrl2004: you wouldn't want all of us to hate you, then you wouldn't have any friends
LMBC130: i would make new ones
LMBC130: i am a friendly guy
LMBC130: but who could hate me in the first place
uamusicgrl2004: no one could hate you craig
LMBC130: so basically i avoid the whole, no friends situation
uamusicgrl2004: you're pretty lovable
LMBC130: problem solved
uamusicgrl2004: it was so obvious lol
uamusicgrl2004: it is true, everyone likes you
ok, maybe it isn't really funny to anyone but me, but you kinda have to know craig to get it. i really just wanted to document it because it made me laugh really hard, something i hvaen't done in a long time. anyways, love to all! | | comments: Leave a comment |
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| good things from this week:
1. i bought a pattern and fabric for a cool tote bag this weekend and for a new sundress. they are my new projects to keep me busy since i don't go out much, and i am hopeing to finish them before i leave on vacation next thursday. as of right now, i have a half finished bag. that i keep messing up and having to have my mom help me. but it's my first sewing experience in about 10 years, so it's ok.
2. the AL won the all star game tonight and i got to rub it in john pauls face that boston had 4 players that we starters while cinci only had one who didn't play intil teh 7th inning. sorry reds fans, but it felt good to make him mad a bit.
3. i got to see mari for a bit on sunday night.
4. having these projects to do means i have seen my mom a bit more.
5. i got to talk to a couple people from catholic for a long time and it made me miss cua and excited to go back next month.
bad things from this week:
1. shannon still hasn't moved back to her house. if you want to know the full story, leave a comment and i'll tell you. but it's a long one, be prepared.
2. shannon's in teh next room snoring very loudly and i can't sleep.
3. i have to go to work tomorrow and i'll be there until at least 4 because wedensday is the only day that there is no one who comes in until 4 instead of 2 or 2:30.
4. i have to work teh next four days in a row.
my computer just started making noises so i think it is time to go. goodnight all! | | comments: Leave a comment |
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| I got tagged by Lissa!
List five songs that you are currently digging. It doesn't matter what genre they are, whether they have words or not, or if they're even any good, as long as they are songs that you're really enjoying right now. Post these instructions in your blog along with your five songs, then choose five other people to tag and see what they're listening to.
1. Heart of Worship- Praise and Worship
2. Long Slow Beautiful Dance- Rascal Flatts
3. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) -Return2Zero
4. Lord I Lift Your Name on High- Praise and Worship
5. Imagine- Mercy Me
yeah, i'm on a praise and worship kick, i kinda like it. :) not much to say, work is going well and i actually kind of like it, minus all the annoying people and long days. things at home are not so hot right now, but i'm hoping and praying that everything will turn out ok, and if all of you could keep me and my fam in your thoughts and prayers as well i would really appreciate it and could really use it. i love you all and i want to see people soon! john is in africa until july 7th so i have almost completet access to a car, so call me!!! love love love!! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| | Time: | 04:18 pm | | Current Mood: | bored |
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| List five (5) things you do when alone that relax you completely. Then tag five (5) people and have them post their five (5) things in their journal.
1. sleep
2. watch gilmore girls
3. watch movies
4. sing
5. listen to music
TAG!
1. pink_sandals_85
2. broadwaygeek628
3. jawgolden
4. spiffycait
5. thtrgrl | | comments: Leave a comment |
| | Time: | 11:33 am | | Current Mood: | cheerful |
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| i am officially done with spanish forever if i want!!!!!
oh, i'm so happy. five years later i never have to worry about a spanish class again. :) :) :) | | comments: Leave a comment |
| | Current Music: | build me up buttercup | | Time: | 11:56 pm | | Current Mood: | crushed |
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| i'm giving up on boys forever, just so everyone knows.
screw them all, even the good ones are assholes. | | comments: 3 comments or Leave a comment |
| | Time: | 12:43 pm | | Current Mood: | exhausted |
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| FUNNY MOMENT OF THE DAY:
it's 4:20 am and there are about 10 residents in the lounge watching the procession of the funeral mass for the pope, which many more coming at 4:30. two residents have bought pancake mix, muffins, bacon, OJ, milk, ect. for us to eat and are busy runnng about making the food. at 4:22 the bacon begins to smoke and the room fills rapidly, setting off our extremely sensative fire alarm and waking the ENTIRE dorm. many people were not happy, but it did get everyone who was trying to get up to watch out of bed very quickly.
in other news, i'm headed to philly in a few hours to visit teeny and i'm super excited! i need to get away from school and see someone from home before i go crazy. so have a good weekend everyone! | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
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