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Categories: Recurring Series

Odds and Ends, the January Edition

I am so happy it’s Friday. Even though I have tons of homework on the horizon, it’s been a crazy week and I just want some time to relax.

  • I went into a panic on Saturday because I looked at my tuition and saw that my scholarship hadn’t gone through yet. It pays for a good chunk of my tuition and I depend on it. So, perhaps I freaked out a bit, and started worrying that I was going to be dropped from my classes, and have to wait another semester (or two) to graduate. I looked again on Sunday and sure enough, my scholarship went through. Phew! Big, big sigh of relief.
  • Panic #2 began a few hours after Panic #1 ended. I looked at my Spanish II class and Spanish II Lab and realized: they didn’t match up. I remember when I registered that the classes and labs weren’t paired up and didn’t let you know which lab to register for which class. It was really pick-and-choose-and-pray-you’re-right. Well, I was wrong. And I remembered about it after the add/drop period, meaning I couldn’t drop the lab I was in and add the correct one. Instead, I have to send in a petition to make an even exchange of the labs. I had to have my professor sign an “Add Class” form and another professor sign a “Drop Class” form, as well as write a personal statement about why I was doing this. Luckily, my advisor talked me through this and seemed positive I could get this changed without any hassles. It’s a 1 credit course and is standing in the way of my graduation, not to mention it means I’m not in the right lab for my class! It’s been a stressful few days dealing with this, but I have high hopes that everything would turn out OK in the end.
  • My classes themselves are going great. My Spanish teacher is wonderful and has such a passion for the language. It’s exciting to see! Signing up for a creative writing class was the best decision I made (even though it’s making me question majoring in journalism and not English). I feel a kindred spirit with all of my classmates. I can’t say much about my literature course, although it’s going to require a lot of me. I’m a little nervous about that class! And lastly, my capstone course is going to be pretty awesome since it’s all about what to do once we graduate, plus it’s filled with all the people I’ve been through the program with!
  • I bought my first pair of eyeglasses this past week. I know, I know. I am well on my way to becoming a Grown-Up. Visionworks is having a half-off sale so I got a cute pair of frames, as well as lenses for just $129! I opted out of the no-glare because I’ve never had it on my glasses and haven’t really seen a problem.
  • My mom came home to work on Monday night and said, “I think it’s time.” Time for what? TIME FOR HER TO QUIT HER SECOND JOB! I’m so stoked about this. She has worked there for 4 1/2 years, working 6-day work weeks and really having no days to herself. Mondays, she works from 8:30-5 at her job, then heads right over to her second job and works there from 5:30-8:30. Saturdays, she has to be at work at 7, and works anywhere from 3-5 with only a half-hour lunch break. The work isn’t bad, she just doesn’t like working that much and not having much in common with her coworkers. Before, we desperately needed that second income but we’re doing much better financially and I’m hoping to snag some type of job when I graduate to begin contributing to the bills. I’m just so thrilled for her because she deserves to have a normal weekend!
  • I’m only completing 2 out of my 5 goals currently. My water intake has been dreadful and while I made it last Saturday with no media, I always forget that I’m supposed to cut myself off from technology at 9pm! And let’s not even get started on my finances. But I still have 10 days left in January. I can still do this.
  • The amount of homework I have waiting for me this weekend is a little terrifying. Poems to read, discussions to submit, a test to take, lectures to watch, a letter to write, an article to submit, and a resume to draft. Along with old-school I-feel-like-I’m-back-in-high-school homework from the textbook for Spanish. I just need to buckle down and get to it!

I hope everyone has a splendid weekend! What are your plans? Please, make me jealous with anything not involving homework! Don’t forget to enter my giveaway for a $55 gift certificate to CSN Stores. It ends Sunday at 7pm, the winner will be announced on Monday.

P.S. Go Steelers and Packers this weekend! Woop, woop!

Categories: Recurring Series

Ten on Tuesday (Vol. 26)

Another installment of Chelsea’s Ten on Tuesday for your viewing pleasure!

1. What’s your favorite color to paint your nails?
I am really, really bad at remembering to paint my nails. I should just fork over the money for a pedicure once a month, but I never seem to get around to it. Right now, they’re red and I don’t really have a favorite color. Whatever catches my eye, really!

2. Do you like to sneeze?
No! No, no, no, no, no! I avoid it at all costs, which I know is horrible for you. I hold all my sneezes in when I’m in public unless I have a tissue. I don’t have a cute sneeze and always have tons of snot. I’m awkward enough as it is without having to deal with my snot nose.

(Although, when I have a stuffy nose, sneezing feels like heaven!)

3. How often do you fill up your car with gas?
It gets filled up twice a week, once by me and once by my mom.

4. Were you named after anyone?
Nope.

5. Have you made any good recipes lately?
I made these awesome snickerdoodle cookies for my sister-in-law for Christmas. She liked them so much, she requested me to make more for her New Year’s Eve party! Oh, and last night, I made Hungry Girl’s turkey chili which is so good. And makes enough leftovers to last at least a week!

6. What’s an easy money-saving tip that you use regularly?
I try to use the “Come Back Later” rule to stop impulsive purchases. If I see something I want, I make myself wait at least 3 days before buying it. If I still want it as badly as I did 3 days ago, then I can buy it. But I usually find that I didn’t really need it as badly as I first thought.

7. Would you rather have a sore throat or an earache?
Probably a sore throat. They can be annoying but pain falls on maybe a 3 or 4 on a scale of 1-10. When I was little, I got earache’s all the time, although I haven’t gotten any in recent memory. Still, I can’t imagine they would be pleasant. With the 5+ sore throats I got last year, I’m a pro at handling them.

8. Do you have any scars? What are they from?
I have a small, barely recognizable scar on the inside of my thumb from when I had stitches in September. And I have a scar on my belly where a dog bit me when I was in 5th grade. But that’s about it!

9. What are you “known for” in your circle of friends/family?
Probably my intense love for football and my writing. I want to say my humor, but it may just be me who thinks I’m funny. 😉

10. How do you like to eat your pancakes?
Can I admit that I’m not a big fan of pancakes? I’m really not a big breakfast fan, period. When I do eat them, usually plain with no butter and lots of syrup. Sometimes, with chocolate chips. Mmm…chocolate chip pancakes! I cringe to know what the PointsPlus value of those would be!

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway – a $55 gift card to CSN Stores! Giveaway closes at 7pm on Sunday.

Categories: Recurring Series

Odds and Ends

  • I took today off work since I had a vacation day left to use that I didn’t know I had until a few weeks ago. I’m so excited to have a day off to sleep in and finish up my Christmas shopping!
  • One of the great and not-so-great things about working in a preschool is that it gets a lot calmer and easier during the holiday season. Our numbers will go down a lot during these next two weeks which means I’m only working 4-hour days! I’m excited about that…but so not excited about what it will do to my paycheck.
  • There hasn’t been a great turnout for the Blogger Book Swap. (Feels like high school all over again! Hehe.) Right now, we have 10 people participating but I’d really like to get a whole lot more. I’m not sure if I should scrap it if nobody else signs up, or keep it going with the few that did. Thoughts?
  • I am 100% stealing Nora’s idea of “Holiday Week” on my blog next week. Full credit to her for the idea and I may have a fun surprise in store for you all on Monday!
  • I’ve been playing around with my commenting system this week and finally went back to Blogger comments because they’re just easier for me. I did take off comment moderation because, let’s face it, I don’t get too many spam comments. And it means a lot less work for me. Yay!
  • On Wednesday, I sent off all my Christmas cards so I hope everyone who signed up gets one by Christmas. If not, they’ll be New Year cards. (Also, in doing this, I sent my first mail to Canada!)
  • After my post yesterday, I went out for a run. Yes, I know. This is why I’m so confused! I felt the urge to run, whereas yesterday, the thought of running made me want to throw up. I think I’m going to stick to running 1-2 days a week. I still want to run (some days), but I don’t want to make it the focal point of my exercise anymore. (And the comments on the post were awesome! Thanks so much for your support and advice.)
  • I’ve been watching The Sing-Off which has to be one of my new favorite shows. I’ve decided my favorite it Street Corner Symphony because the lead singer’s voice is incredible.
  • My weekend will consist of our bi-monthly game night with my brother, possible cookie decorating, lots of shopping, and watching football. (How is the season almost over, by the way? Football season goes by way too fast. Boo!)

What are you up to this weekend?

Categories: Recurring Series

Ten on Tuesday (Vol. 26)

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1. What is your favorite kind of cheese?
The only cheese I like is mozzarella cheese. I absolutely love string cheese, but the only other place I tolerate cheese is on my pizza. I don’t like it in sandwiches and can’t stand it alone. (If you hadn’t yet figured it out, I’m a picky eater. Oops?)

2. Do you prefer fudge with or without nuts?
Either. Nuts give fudge an extra oomph but sometimes, fudge is good plain. I don’t really have a preference.

3. How do you feel about cats?
I’m definitely more of a dog person, but cats are fine. They do seem like a lot less work, and I’m not adverse to getting one. My mom isn’t a cat person at all, so that’s not going to happen until I move out.

4. Meg Ryan or Julia Roberts?
Julia Roberts, hands down. I have an intense love for Julia. She’s an amazing actress, so real and natural. And she’s gorgeous in a non-intimidating way. I think meeting her would feel like meeting someone you’ve known for a long time, she just seems the type to put you completely at ease immediately. Ah, I love her. So much.

(I don’t have anything against Meg. I’m just more of a Julia girl.)

5. Do you wear a watch?
No. I haven’t worn a watch since middle school. I have issues with wearing things on my wrists, for some reason. They just annoy me.

6. What are a few of your favorite songs from the 90′s?
I was just a kid in the 90s so I can only think of songs by Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, and Geoff Moore. “Dancing With the Dinosaurs” and “Friends Are Friends Forever.” Also, singing “This Is the Song That Never Ends” over and over and over again on the bus to annoy our bus driver.

7. Do you like scented candles?
No. Not even a little bit.

8. What do you like on your hamburger?
Ketchup only, please! Sometimes I get a little crazy and add lettuce and pickles, but I usually keep it plain. (Picky eater, remember?)

9. How often do you cut your fingernails?
I usually bite them off if they seem to be getting too long. I never actually use nail clippers on them, though. My teeth work better. 🙂

10. Do you sleep in socks?
No. Sometimes, in the winter, I’ll put my comfy socks on, but this is a rare occurrence. They always seem to fall off in the middle of the night.

Hop on over to Roots and Rings for a full list of Ten on Tuesday participants.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Blogger Book Swap!

Categories: Recurring Series

Ten on Tuesday (25) – The Thursday Edition

Since I’m anal about writing my posts the night before, I’m taking a different approach to reverb10. While I will be participating, it won’t be every day, especially since the daily prompts aren’t announced until that day. Expect more reverb10 posts than regular posts, but as this is my blog, I reserve the right to post whatever the heck I want! 🙂

And without further ado, here is this week’s Ten on Tuesday, hosted by Roots and Rings.

1. Where are you from? Have you lived there your whole life?

I’m from St. Petersburg, Florida and I have been born and raised here, which is pretty uncommon! I love the area, even though the summers are disgustingly hot and my skin is way too thin to handle the winters here.

2. How would you classify your clothing style?

Probably as casual. I’m big on jeans and tees and while I try to be fashionable with it, it doesn’t always happen. I just like to be comfortable!

3. What kind of car do you drive?

A 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, with three missing hubcaps which irks me to death. Also, it’s my mom’s car. I’m lame.

4. What would your dream home look like if you could have it (or already do!)?

I’m not sure. I haven’t thought about it too much, since I’m not in the market for a house for a good, long while. I would like to move back to my old apartment with the stainless steel appliances, glass-top stove, and granite countertops. Oh, how I miss that place! (But not the $1200 rent payment!)

5. Do you have kids, and if so, how many and how old were you when you had them?

I do not. Thankfully. I want them, but I say that because making it to 23 with my virginity intact and no kids on my hips with the past I have is a pretty big accomplishment.

6. What is your favorite hobby?

Blogging, of course!

7. Are you going to have any New Years resolution for 2011?

Most definitely. I am a big believer in resolutions, even if they never do seem to come to fruition. I am going to connect them with the goals I laid out in Tuesday’s post, though.

8. What is something, if anything, that you’d want to change about yourself?

My weight. And I will change my weight. But it’s going to take a lot of big changes. I’m a little scared about that part. Can I just hire Jillian Michaels for 3 months?

9. What is something you love about yourself?

My sense of humor. It’s probably the best part of my personality and when I can make someone laugh by something I said? Best feeling ever!

10. Pick one of the following: Someone to cook for you, someone to do your laundry, or someone to do your dishes.

Hands down, someone to cook for me. I hate meal-planning and grocery shopping and cooking in general. I would love for someone to take care of all that for me!

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