College Thus Far

So, I've been in college for a couple of weeks now, and I'm about half-way done my classes, so I thought now would be a good time to reflect on my college experience so far. First, my classes: I have English and math, and both of them take up a lot of my time. Like, almost all of my time. This scares me, because even though these classes are more packed into less time than in a regular semester, I don't know how I'm going to be able to handle having even more classes. But, I know I'll manage. People: I have a good couple of friends I have made, and that is mostly who I hang out with. I think in the fall I will meet more people because of classes and clubs. Lastly, home. I have been pretty homesick since I've been here, and I don't really know how to cope with it. I guess I will get used to being away from home, but I miss my family and being at home. So, all in all, I don't know how I feel about college. I love the campus and the school and everything, but I miss home. I know these are random and scattered thoughts, but they are my feelings about college right now.

Monumental Birthday?!?

On Saturday I turn 18!!! This is a very exciting time in every person's life...except I don't know how I feel about it. Sure, I can vote, which is a really exciting thing, but there aren't too many other perks. I mean, I don't smoke and I don't want to buy lottery tickets, so what else is there? I think the thing that registers the most with turning eighteen is that I will no longer be a kid. How sad... (cue the tears). Of course, like a lot of people say, I'll always be a kid at heart. I hope this is true, and that I don't turn into a bitter adult. This is just one major stage in my life, and I know looking back that I will feel crazy that I feel old now. I guess this birthday is bittersweet. A lot of new windows and opportunities open up, but many things change. I'm looking forward to my future as an adult in the world. It feels SO weird to say that. So for now, let's just CELEBRATE and have a good time!

The Happiest Place on Earth

Lately, I've really been wanting to go to Disney World. When I was younger, my family went for a couple of summers in a row, and it became a really fun family tradition. Since then, we haven't gone back that often. I know there are many people who have never been to Disney World, and I don't want to sound spoiled, but I really need a Disney fix. It's summer time, and it's been on my mind a lot lately. I don't care if I'm almost eighteen, I still love anything that has to do with Disney. There are a bunch of people who honeymoon in Disney World and have family reunions there, so I don't think I'm too old to love Disney World. I want to go all out...scream like a little kid and take pictures with Mickey and all of the princesses, get my passport stamped in all of the countries in Epcot, go on the Tower of Terror, and get waffles in the shape of Mickey's head. I want to watch the parade at night while eating an ice cream shaped like Mickey. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I love Disney World and I always will. I will never be too old for it, and I am most definitely going to be taking my kids there someday.

CNN-my home away from home

    Is it weird that I really enjoy watching the news? I think it's perfectly normal, but my family finds it weird/annoying that the news is almost always on when I'm watching tv. My favorite news channel to watch is definitely CNN. I definitely have my favorite news anchors. Wolf Blitzer is just the absolute best, but Anderson Cooper comes in a close second, and I really enjoy his Ridiculist at the end of his show. I'm not a huge fan of Brooke Baldwin or Erin Burnett, but I love John King, Don Lemon, and TJ Holmes. Oh, and I really like Ali. Is it strange that I have my favorite anchors and I know their backgrounds and personalities? I don't think so. I think it's important to know who is giving you your news. It's always a lot of fun when there are round tables and the people start fighting on them...it's kind of like an academic version of Jerry Springer. Ok, maybe it's not. And don't get me started on when there is non-stop coverage of a special event. The Diamond Jubliee...my eyes were glued on the tv for a couple of days there. And I would be remiss not to mention Richard Quest, the lovable British correspondent. I also enjoy Piers Morgan when he has a good guest on, but I loved Larry King. Larry king is the man. In conclusion, I love watching the news and the anchors are a big reason why. I like to stay on top of what is going on in the world, and CNN is my favorite method of doing so.

Reunions

     Sometimes I find myself listening to a song and then I get sad because the group is no longer together. I just want them to get together one more time for a massive world tour so that my childhood dreams can be fulfilled...is that too much to ask? One of my top groups to see together again would be Destiny's Child. Or just Beyonce, I don't really care as long as Beyonce is there and she sings some old Destiny's Child music. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate Kelly and Michelle, but Sasha Fierce, I mean Beyonce, is the real diva in the group. I would go completely go nuts if *NSync got back together. Even if I'm a middle-aged soccer mom, I will drop everything to see them in concert. Yeah, I'll be that girl. Basically I just want to relive the glory days...the 90's. And why is it that every group that I don't care about keeps going on reunion tours? I don't want to see Backstreet Boys (I was always team *NSync), and I certainly don't want to see them with New Kids on the Block, because I don't know one of their songs. So sorry that I don't get really excited when the radio constantly announces the NKOTBSB (New Kids on the Block/Backstreet Boys) joint tour. I guess until one of my favorite 90's boy or girl bands makes a big announcement about a reunion tour, I will just have to fantasize about me getting called up by JC to do the Bye, Bye, Bye dance and be content with belting out Independent Women by myself when nobody is listening.