Random Thought of the Day

I can't do a proper forward roll. Nope. Can't do it. I'm so afraid I'm going to crack my neck or pull my hair. Nope. Still can't. My friend tried to help me, but I landed on my shoulder after turning halfway through the roll. I'll keep working on it and update you guys and if I was successful. By the way, I can do a perfect cartwheel...10 cartwheels in a row even....what's up with this simple forward roll?! Haha...I'll get it eventually.

Playing Games

So I feel like after coming to college, I've been playing more board games, card games, and games I've never really played before. Ever heard of Phase 10? Nope, me neither. Haha, but my friend Doug showed me and my friend to play. And it was fun! We played until 1 in the morning and I was TIRED! But it was so so fun. I also played Frisbee and learned how to throw the frisbee not "frou frou" as I was told I throw it. I've played pool, ping pong, Mad Gab, and jenga. I learned how to play another card game...can't remember the name though...see how many games I've played?! College life is fun and I don't need to drink or do drugs for it to be that way! And that is NOT cheesy! :) Blessings!

A Quick Poem Before Class

Who are you to me
To feel my heart with glee?
Don't go, but don't stay
I can't understand what I say.
Make me smile, please do
Keep me sane, won't you?

Who are you to me?
I'm not quite sure, not quite ready.
Dance a little in the rain,
But! Don't splash me...don't be a pain.
I can't decide if I want to be free.
Make a way for myself...Who are you to me?

-An original poem by Juana Lopez

How I Spent My Friday

I spent early Friday morning (midnight) stressing about the Brit Lit quiz I had to take when I woke up and the math homework that was due in a few days. Uhhhhhg. I called my dad and complained...texted my friend and complained...sykped with my mom and dad and complained. Haha, I really was not looking forward to those assignments. I dealt with the pain and got up the next morning to take the quiz. This particular quiz didn't have a timer on it, so I spent the next 2 hours writing out the essay and answering the literature questions. Then, I accidentally deleted half of my essay! But I finally completed it and did pretty well on it. Then, it was onto my math homework. It was actually pretty painless, thank God! After the math homework, I did laundry and hung out with my friend for a part of the evening. Around midnight, I went back to my room, folded laundry, and had funny conversations with my roommates. It was an interesting day :)

Life in VA

Well, I've been in VA for about 3 weeks now. I have felt so many emotions...sadness, joy, anger, confusion, and love. I'm enjoying it, though! I'm sitting at the desk in my room, eating breakfast (grapes, bagel, and coffee) and feeling oddly different. The weeks have been folding into one another. I've gotten to know my roommates better, met new friends, gone to classes. I miss my family so much! I can't wait until I can see them! But, yes, other than my homesickness, I've been adjusting well. My hall, RA'ed by the lovely Christen Allocco, had a great prayer time and Bible study on Monday. I'm really looking forward to doing that each week. We're trying to plan a pajama party for the girls on our floor so we can paaaaarrrtttay ;) And of late, we are expecting a big storm later on (Hurricane Earl...). I will keep everyone updated on how it goes! And, I know this post is kind of messy and random, but I had lots of little tidbits to share, so I just spilled them all out. Blessings!

Lady Gaga!! :)

This made me laugh out loud! I heart Lady Gaga in all her weird, crazy, hairbow glory. This definitely won't be my last lady Gaga post!

A Change Within Me

I've been feeling a little odd lately. I'm not sure why....maybe it was my cross country move or being around a whole new set of people. It was just an odd feeling. Not even sad or depressed, nothing like that, but just plain weird. Then, last night, something clicked. My mind seemed clearer and more focused and I wasn't unsure of things anymore. It was nice to wake up knowing what I wanted and knowing what I didn't want. I'm sorry if this post is vague and doesn't mean anything to you, but I just needed to express the change outloud.Here's to a big new step, letting go of those hands I trusted (and thought I needed), holding onto God's hand, and continuing to love my family and friends :) Many blessings!