Currently Listening Here Without You By 3 Doors Down see related

**CONTINUATION OF LAST NIGHT**

So, I have decided that Carthage is no longer the school I will be attending next year.  I sat down, thought about it, took into account things I have heard *from multiple people* and thought about where I would be the happiest.  I have decided that North Central is my home for the next four years.  So far, I don't regret that decision.  It's close to home(but not too close), its 45 minutes from the city (chicago) and there is a ton of stuff around there to do.  I can't wait.

So enough about school.  Things in general lately have just been different.  I am realizing my priorities, and I am realizing that it is OK to every now and then do something for myself, regardless of the critizism I receive from others.  It is ok to say no to people and not please everyone.  I had a milestone birthday in November and that kinda had an impact on me.  I put a new hole in my head (totally out of anger and I kinda regret doing it now) and I got a tattoo.  The tattoo, I do not regret,  I love it, and would totally get another one (just not now).  I realize who my friends are.  I realize that when I need them, they will be there for me.  I am really lucky.  Luckier than some in more ways than one.

Ryan and I..well, that is no longer.  Am I heartbroken about that?  No.  It was a learning experience.  That is all I can say to that.  I learned stuff about him, and most importantly, I learned stuff about myself.  I thought that by use being more than friends, I would be happier than I was.  That turned out to be the opposite.  I was miserable because things weren't like I had expected/wanted them to be.  I am now with someone else.  The special someone else who was my homecoming date.  The person who has made me so happy.  I love him and don't know what I would do without him. 

More later...

Oh gosh.  Again, long time since I have updated this thing.  Oh well.  Not like anyone reads it anways.  Well for those of you who do, I'll update you a little on what has been (or hasnt been) going on

Ryan and I are good.  This past weekend was a tough one, but whatev.  C'est la vie, n'est pas?

I went with Ryan and his family the other day to visit North Central.  I like it.  A lot.  I think I've found where I will be spending the next four years of life.  Don't get me wrong, I love(d) Carthage, but this one just clicks with me.  It's everything I want, and I can get both of my majors.  My French major only takes 8 classes- AMAZING!

Halloween was good.  I went to Kerrins and hung out wiht Jackie, Kerrin, Bryan and Dan.  Fun times.  Friday nite, a couple days before, Heather, Meghan and I went to Ryan's and carved pumpkins.  Fun.  They turned out really cute.  As soon as Ryan sends me pictures, I'll post.

Im not gonna lie though, I haven't had a good the last couple of days.  However, I have noticed it is the small things in life that make me happy.  Example, My freshmen gym class and their randomness, my brother rockin out to Ashlee Simpson.  stuff like that.

More later

SO, today is Friday, October 14- can anyone tell me what happend a week ago tonite at 8:05 p.m.? 

This has been seriously the best week.  Yes, I have been working some OBNOXIOUSLY loooong hours at work, and have had a TON to do for school, but because of last Friday, this has been the best week.  I can honestly say I can't really remember what it feels like to feel this good.  So, I'm not gonna lie.  Up until like yesterday, things really didn't start to hit me. Hell, they still haven't hit all the way.  I am still in shock, but in a good way.  Friday was so perfect.  One of those nights you'll always remember every single detail about it.  He's wonderful

So, this weekend will be fun filled.  HUGE spanish project to do for Senora Brown, *why do I wait to do it three days before it's due?*, Making strides breast cancer walk, more homework, and group get together tonite.  Should be fun. Oh yes, and the Hallmark holiday people call sweetest day is tomorrow as well.  *rolls eyes*.  You'd think my attitude would have changed about that; yeah, no!

Speaking of Making Strides, if anyone would like to sponsor me, please contact me.  I would greatly appreciate it.  It goes to a wonderful cause.  Trust me.

FYI- Band Night at OFHS on November 11th.  Be there.  More details will follow.  You can check my myspace as well in like a week for more info.

Im off..time to get ready.

Currently Listening Confessions/My Boo, Pt. 1 By Usher see related

Gosh, I am really slacking at this thing.  It's been weeks since I have posted anything.  Oh well, I'm a busy person, what can I say? LoL this is going to be just a quick overview of the last few weeks for me.

October 1st was homecoming.  We won the game the nite before against Crete, which was cool.  Saturday (10/1) was the dance.  I didn't think I was gonna have fun, but actually, I had a BLAST!  Seriously, I had a TON of fun. 

The following Monday, there was an article about me in the Southtown.  It was a good article, very well-written.  The picture wasn't half bad either.

And now, on October 7th, which was Friday, after two long years of waiting for this, Ryan finally asked me out.  Yes, I said it.  Ryan asked me out.  AMAZING!!!!! Yeah, I don't think I've been so happy in sooo long.  YAYY!!!

Alright, peace out.

Currently Watching Sixteen Candles By Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall see related

Yeah, once again...no updates for a while.  It's alright though.  Nothing too exciting has been going on.

I'll start off with saying this and I won't go further:  The future looks bright.  Case closed.

Um, these thoughts are in random, not chronological like they should be.  Bear with me:

I'm captain of the speech team.  Yes, I know now that I am the biggest dork.  Whatev.  Everyone loves a dork

Homecoming is next week. Yay!  A little ticked about the "class color" (purple?!), but other that that, it should be gravy.  Like i may have stated in the last one ( I can't remember if I did or not) things on homecoming are gonna be weird, just a smidge.  It's nothing that can't be worked around. 

I got my dress.  I have my hair appointment made. I have the boutineer ordered.  I just need tickets and I'm set.  Woop.

Oh hey- I am walking for the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer walk, Making Strides, in October.  I would greatly appreciate pledges.  Talk to me if you would be interested in helping me out.  Thanks!

Im out.