I figured...

...That it was probably time for me to post another blog. At least while I have a lull between reading for class, going to class, working, cleaning, and arguing with anti-feminists in my online sociology class.

Actually this is me pretending that I don't have massive amounts of unpacking, homework, reading and probably more important things I could be doing. Oh well.

Speaking of unpacking I'm proud to say that my parents are now officially homeowners. That's right I now am fulfilling the prophecy that I made about dying alone in my parents' basement (the room is a lovely color though so that's not too bad). Oh well it's rent free and only temporary. However it is a perfect house and everything that they were looking and hoping for. Pretty much a dream come true. All it's missing is the cherries and whipped cream on top. MMMM whipped cream.

I am now currently a full time student at NIC. While the campus is less than ideal I just always have to tell myself that it's only for one semester and at least I'm not stuck living in Moscow. NIC really isn't all that different from your University campus setting and I'll give you a few reasons to prove that point:

1) There are still those people who think that it's a good idea to stop walking in the middle of a doorway. Or even better, the stairs. Don't worry your pretty little head. The rest of the world will wait while you have a conversation with your significant other about who left the toilet seat up.

2) You know that douchbaggy guy who drives around a campus filled with pedestrians at breakneck speeds while listening to music so loud that you know his ears just HAVE to be bleeding? Yeah, he's here too.

3) There's still that one professor that reminds you of someone crazy. In my case my Chemistry professor reminds me of what would happen if Rainman and the Joker had a baby. Picture that one.

4) Those annoying people who talk in class when they don't have anything valid or important to say. They're multiplying and getting dumber every semester. It's a worldwide phenomenon.

5) I have yet to see a girl named Kaleigh Marie Enos roaming around this new campus which still makes me sad. I miss her lots.

6) How about the creepy van that rolls around campus every day? You know, the one that is being driven by the Grizzy Adams looking guy wearing a fake leather jacket that makes you want to tell all the kids in the neighborhood to "GET OUT". I bet there's one on your campus.

Other than those few things that I expected to happen with my transition I just have to say that I absolutely love the area I live in now. I think it's perfect and really fits the saying "there's no place like home."

Live. Laugh. Love.
Erika

One of the many reasons why I love Starbucks

I love love love coffee. I drink it like it's going out of style. It's bad. I was probably meant to be a six foot five basketball star but coffee has stunted my growth. Oh no.

Anyways, I look forward to getting a hot coffee at Starbucks not only for the delicious taste of coffee but for their "The Way I See It" prints on the back of their cups.

So I found this one. It's amazing. Read it.

It’s relationships, not programs, that change children. A great program simply creates the environment for healthy relationships to form between adults and children. Young people thrive when adults care about them on a one-to-one level, and when they also have a sense of belonging to a caring community.
-- Bill MillikenFounder and vice chairman of Communities in Schools, author of Tough Love and The Last Dropout.

That's all.

Love.
Erika

Craigslist

I find Craigslist to be one of the most hilarious and innovative websites on the internet. It pretty much sucks you in and monopolizes your time if you're just surfing the web (yeah it's 11pm and I MEANT to go to bed an hour ago). So after looking at it for over an hour I just felt compelled to make some obvious (I guess not obvious for those who actually post this stuff) observations about what people are trying to "sell".

1. Personal ads. Oh boy. These are by far the most hilarious to look at. Just a small piece of advice. You're probably not going to find "the one" if you post multiple pictures of yourself flipping the camera off and saying "I'm in collage right now....looking to go out for the night when I'm done studing." Seriously? I think that I would suggest just taking the night off and learning the basics of spelling. Or going out with a 3rd grade teacher.

2. No. I do not want to buy your 20 year old sectional couch that has been puked on, peed on, and has an ominous looking stain on every couch cushion and is selling for a "mere $200"

3. Swearing actually doesn't get your point across better. However it does effectively make you look like a HUGE tool.

4. I'm pretty sure that selling something for more than people buy it when it's brand new isn't going to get you far. Just a thought.

5. I don't think people are desperate enough to ride in the back of your creepy van just so they can get a free ride and $10.00 discount on Silverwood tickets. Sorry.

6. WRITING EVERYTHING IN CAPS hurts the eyes and makes me feel like you're shouting. I don't need to be yelled today.

7. Uatnoupiagi = Using acronyms that no one understands probably isn't a good idea.

8. The title "food specialist" should not be used to describe a full time job as a drive-through clerk at the local Taco Bell.

9. It's probably a pretty good idea to write down your phone number or e-mail address if you post something that says "contact me if interested."

10. If you're posting a house ad that says "All I need is a fresh coat of paint" and yet your pictures show giant holes in the walls I don't think that's a very good sign.

Wow. I've wasted way too much time. I've actually turned into one of those people who ENJOY blogging. Yuck.

God bless,
Erika

Insanity

So after 754 pages, 10 hours and 2 energy drinks later I've finally finished Breaking Dawn.

As Kaleigh so eloquently stated, "Are you freaking kidding me?! You're ridiculous. Have you even slept?"

Nope.

So goodnight.