sad day

My heart is so heavy today for many reasons.

I write in this blog for many reason's and now I think I need to vent. I will try to keep this story vague because frankly I don't know all the details. A friend of mine called me at 7am and told me that my ex killed someone last night. It was not pre conceived but non the less he took someone's life and it could have been prevented.

I feel so sad that an innocent life was taken, I feel sad for my classmate who lost a brother, I feel sad for his family, and all of his friends. I just feel sad.

Something that also makes me sad is that my ex will never change. He was always selfish. He didn't care who he hurt, as long as things went HIS way. He stole everything he could possibly could from me, his parents, friends, etc... and now he robbed someone of their life. And to those of you who told me that he has "changed" I hate to tell you but he fooled you once, don't let him fool you again.

rip hunter

HELLO

Yes, I AM still alive! I have not made blogging a priority lately and that needs to change! Ok here is the quick rundown on how life is these days:

School: It looks to be a promising semester. My classes are easy, my teachers are hysterical, and I am hoping for the best. Here is what I am taking
Business Law
Small Business Mgmt and Entrepreneurship
Technical Writing
Women's Health (might as well just call this Being a Feminist 101)
Visual Merchandising (fun!)
Post Internship

Catholic Classes: It is going pretty well. I have alot of homework and reading to do for it. I find I spend more time studying for it than I am spending on my school work! Although it is going well I am still unsure if I am going to become Catholic- I think I may be a little to...."loose" to actually become Catholic. But I am enjoying the classes and maybe I will end up feeling like I am a good fit for the church.

Wedding planning: Haven't done anything! But once I am settled in school I have a huge list of things to begin. joy haha

Speaking of wedding's...last weekend I went to New Bern, North Carolina for Ben and Carrie's wedding. That was such a fun wedding! I had a great time and want to go back. New Bern was the cutest town, the hotel was very nice, the wedding was beautiful and long haha, and the reception was AWESOME. Open Bar (I tested every flavor of wine), smith island cake, the most tender piece of meat I had ever tasted, awesome music, and a good time had by all. I would literally re-do that night once a week if I could! I was also in great company which never hurts anything :]

Haircut- Ok, I know its been over a month since I cut it but everybody is still talking about it and I think its ok to profess again how much I love it! I keep learning new ways to style it. Today I took the blowdryer and had it on MAX and then sprayed the hairspray on the hair that was standing up. IT was so cool! This is the first time I have ever had a hair do that actually had "style" to it. Its fun and I am so glad I did it!

Have an awesome day to all who read this :D

today

today has been a BAD day. and why do i have radishes as my blog background?

first last day

Today mom and I went "back to school shopping" for the last time...ever...atleast for myself anyway. What did I buy? The most essential thing for any student-new underwear. I also bought aerosol hairspray and mousse. I feel like Fonzie from Happy Days haha. I also have my "first day of school outfit" layed out. I will never change. I am wearing a black striped skirt, a black skirt, with a coardinating belt, comfy shoes, and my Betsey Johnson lips necklace. I am sure I will have a picture on facebook of this monumental day- my first last day of school!!!!!!!!!!!!!

goodbye summer!

my to do list for this week:

-buy books for school
-buy parking pass
-pack for north carolina
-clean rabbit cage
-turn in internship report
-turn in application for graduation
-study RCIA pamplets

AHHHHHHHHHH that list stresses me out

Monday I start school, as you probably figured by my "to do list". Then on Tuesday night Catholic Classes start. Then the next few days will be devoted to getting ready for the trip to North Carolina.

I think I am excited almost about school starting. I miss seeing my teachers and having a reason to get dressed up everyday. I do not miss the mile long list of homework but thats Ok. This will be a very weird semester since it will be my last!

One of my September goals is to meet with the caterer and hear the menu options and how much it will cost per person. I think that is the only area that I am really unsure how much it will cost. I have decided that I would like to have a sit down meal. It might not be lobster and steak but I would like something nice. At gabis wedding she had bruschetta stuffed chicken and it was awesome! The food at that wedding was so good and I want people to enjoy the food at mine too. The caterer is also going to make my cake so that will actually be a huge check off of my list.

Friday was my last day at Parker Place :[ I had such a fun summer! I think I learned alot about what it would be like to have a small business and I made a friend in the process!

new car

Today I found out I am getting a new car! Immediately this neon blue beauty came to mind. I have been drooling over this car for months now. I also really like black Mustangs. We are going to go look tomorrow but that doesn't mean we will find one thats for sure. I am not even sure if the new Mustangs are out yet. Guess I will see. Ok I will keep you updated!

home in a kit

In the past two years I have discovered many new interests, hobbies, and passions. I have talked about many of them on here before, antiqueing, collecting fiesta ware, pyrex, vintage fashion, etc.. One interest I have yet to tell you all about is my interest in housing! I attribute my interest in housing to my soon to be degree in human ecology. I have had to take several classes talking about shelter, housing, and design and have throughly enjoyed it!

One area of housing that has really interested me is the "do it yourself kit homes". Many people have not heard of them and if you are one of those people, do it yourself kit homes is a house that was sold through catalogs in the early 20th century. Sears, Montgomery Ward, Alladin were a few of the companies that sold the houses. They were 30,000 piece kits delivered by railroad to the location and you were given a book on how to put it together! There were over 300 styles of these houses and there was even a school. The houses were very inexpensive ranging from $2 to $8 thousand. Many of these houses still exist today! We all ride by them everyday and often times people live in them and don't even know they are!!

Anyhow I would love to own one someday that is still very authentic with little to no serious modifications. My mom actually grew up in one and I remember going to visit my grandparents when I was little. I haven't seen that house since I was three but I remember every room and even where the furniture was located! The house was not built with indoor plumbing (but was later added) and they still had an outhouse in the backyard. I remember many meals in the kitchen, many times peeing my pants and mom having to wash them and hang them in front of the wood stove haha!, and many good memories there. I will never forget that house and that farm, and the people who made it a home.