Enlightened
So, I was thinking today about relationships and such. And I realized that I've only been in two, and I am utterly thankful for that. While being in a relationship has it's benefits, it has it's downfalls too. I can't decide which list is longer right now, the downfalls or the benefits. In the first place, you have to give up so much time for that person. Time that could be spent working, studying, or being with friends. Is it worth it? You have to surrender emotions. That person has the potential to hurt you, and vis-versa. And then there are all of the other compromises that go along with relationships. Don't get me wrong, there are benefits too. You gain a great friend that has the potential to be your future spouse. You learn how to love in a totally different way, and how to be selfless. But I guess it's just tricky to find the one person who is worth all of that and makes the relationship beneficial to your life. Who wants to share in your joy and your struggles, who you want to share in their joy and struggles also, who wants what's best for you and both of you in light of God's glory, and who is good at biology so they can help you study for your test.... j/k :o) Just something that's been on my mind lately. And no, friends in Santa Maria, there is nobody I have in mind in reference to this blog- I was just pondering.
Friday, September 16, 2005
Fame
Here's a pretty funny story for you guys..... So, last week, in my plant biology class, my professor gave us all plants to take home and keep alive for the semester. I have this class right before lunch, so after it, I walk home. This day, I was walking home with my plant in my hand and there was this girl taking pictures of people walking on the levee. I didn't really think anything of it, maybe she was in a photagraphy class or something. So, yesterday, I was standing outside at school and one of my buddies walked up to me and chit chatted for a bit. Then he says, "Hey, did you know you're in the school paper? It's a pretty big picture too." I just laughed and was like, "No, that's funny." But, I didn't really think of what it could be of. Nevertheless, I picked up a school paper and started reading it during lab. When I got to the page with my picture, I laughed aloud. There I was, walking home for lunch on the levee, with my plant in my hand. It is so funny. In lab, my professor came up and asked why I was laughing, I showed her the picture and she was so excited. She even got a copy and hung it up in the lab room. Wow. Totally random huh? That's all.
Here's a pretty funny story for you guys..... So, last week, in my plant biology class, my professor gave us all plants to take home and keep alive for the semester. I have this class right before lunch, so after it, I walk home. This day, I was walking home with my plant in my hand and there was this girl taking pictures of people walking on the levee. I didn't really think anything of it, maybe she was in a photagraphy class or something. So, yesterday, I was standing outside at school and one of my buddies walked up to me and chit chatted for a bit. Then he says, "Hey, did you know you're in the school paper? It's a pretty big picture too." I just laughed and was like, "No, that's funny." But, I didn't really think of what it could be of. Nevertheless, I picked up a school paper and started reading it during lab. When I got to the page with my picture, I laughed aloud. There I was, walking home for lunch on the levee, with my plant in my hand. It is so funny. In lab, my professor came up and asked why I was laughing, I showed her the picture and she was so excited. She even got a copy and hung it up in the lab room. Wow. Totally random huh? That's all.
Friday, September 09, 2005
Dropped
So, I listened to my gut and dropped a class- Chemistry. I guess I feel kind of weird, like a failure. Even though I prevented that by dropping the class, I feel bad because I didn't try. Oh well, that's life. Tonight marks 1 of 3 last days at Applebee's. Yay! I seriously don't know why I ever wanted another job, what was I thinking? Tomorrow I am going to play tennis with Greg, Lori, and Ric, it's going to be awesome. I suck at it, but love playing. So, Crystal came home today and told me that our landlord called her to say he was selling our place. We were planning on moving out after our lease was up anyway, but it's still sad. Well, I don't think I have anything else to complain about. :o) I feel like such a crab right now. Good thing Crystal's crabby right now too, we can be crabs together. Peace.
So, I listened to my gut and dropped a class- Chemistry. I guess I feel kind of weird, like a failure. Even though I prevented that by dropping the class, I feel bad because I didn't try. Oh well, that's life. Tonight marks 1 of 3 last days at Applebee's. Yay! I seriously don't know why I ever wanted another job, what was I thinking? Tomorrow I am going to play tennis with Greg, Lori, and Ric, it's going to be awesome. I suck at it, but love playing. So, Crystal came home today and told me that our landlord called her to say he was selling our place. We were planning on moving out after our lease was up anyway, but it's still sad. Well, I don't think I have anything else to complain about. :o) I feel like such a crab right now. Good thing Crystal's crabby right now too, we can be crabs together. Peace.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
In my gut
I'm at school right now, in the computer lab. In a sense it reminds me of "the good old days" when we used to go to the computer lab to play Oregon Trail. Except for, "back then" there was always someone watching over your shoulder making sure you didn't have any problems, or you weren't putting a curse word on one of the graves. Today I realized, that now more than ever, I have to have self discipline. I realized that I need to constantly be reminding myself not to be lazy but to persevere. Why does it have to be so hard?! It's only the second week of classes, and I already have this feeling of hoplessness. In the back of my mind I tell myself, "Jen, it's okay because if you fail, you can just try again." But that just means that I'll have to work just as hard for twice the amount of time that it should take. I guess there's a reason why people are so happy once they finally get their degree, they remember all of the toil and late night anguish and feelings of inadequacy that it took to get there. I know it will definitely be worth it in the end, but that doesn't mean it's not hard right now. So, that's in my gut right now. Other than that, life is good. I quit Applebee's. Sunday is my last day, hallelujiah! And nothing else too exciting to say. :o) Happy Thursday!
I'm at school right now, in the computer lab. In a sense it reminds me of "the good old days" when we used to go to the computer lab to play Oregon Trail. Except for, "back then" there was always someone watching over your shoulder making sure you didn't have any problems, or you weren't putting a curse word on one of the graves. Today I realized, that now more than ever, I have to have self discipline. I realized that I need to constantly be reminding myself not to be lazy but to persevere. Why does it have to be so hard?! It's only the second week of classes, and I already have this feeling of hoplessness. In the back of my mind I tell myself, "Jen, it's okay because if you fail, you can just try again." But that just means that I'll have to work just as hard for twice the amount of time that it should take. I guess there's a reason why people are so happy once they finally get their degree, they remember all of the toil and late night anguish and feelings of inadequacy that it took to get there. I know it will definitely be worth it in the end, but that doesn't mean it's not hard right now. So, that's in my gut right now. Other than that, life is good. I quit Applebee's. Sunday is my last day, hallelujiah! And nothing else too exciting to say. :o) Happy Thursday!
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Friday, September 02, 2005
Sicky Bear
That's what I call people when they are sick. Kind of corny, but funny. And I'm calling myself that right now. I'll admit it, I'm a sicky bear. So I'm just taking it easy like that old song today. I went to work this morning but called in sick for tonight, after getting an earfull for it. But, alas, I don't care. :o) Being sick is about sitting at home and watching movies, taking care of yoursef, getting high on nyquil, not about going to work. School started this week, I am going to have a good semester. The word of the semester is challenged. I stole that one from Crystal. She used that word in an essay, and she's convinced that's why she passed it. Anywho, my most exciting classes are in this order: Beginning Tap, Plant Biology, Economics, Contemporary Environmental Issues, and last but not least, Chemistry. They're all exciting in their own way. For instance, I get to wear goggles in chemistry! I'm a professional now. haha. Well, I think I need to go watch half a dozen movies now..... adios!
"Christmas fever, if you catch it, works it's magic spell on you. You will find the Christmas fever lasting all year through."
That's what I call people when they are sick. Kind of corny, but funny. And I'm calling myself that right now. I'll admit it, I'm a sicky bear. So I'm just taking it easy like that old song today. I went to work this morning but called in sick for tonight, after getting an earfull for it. But, alas, I don't care. :o) Being sick is about sitting at home and watching movies, taking care of yoursef, getting high on nyquil, not about going to work. School started this week, I am going to have a good semester. The word of the semester is challenged. I stole that one from Crystal. She used that word in an essay, and she's convinced that's why she passed it. Anywho, my most exciting classes are in this order: Beginning Tap, Plant Biology, Economics, Contemporary Environmental Issues, and last but not least, Chemistry. They're all exciting in their own way. For instance, I get to wear goggles in chemistry! I'm a professional now. haha. Well, I think I need to go watch half a dozen movies now..... adios!
"Christmas fever, if you catch it, works it's magic spell on you. You will find the Christmas fever lasting all year through."
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