An Epiphany... Sort of...

I recently had an "aha" moment.

Not really "aha" but, just a good realization.

I thought being in a relationship that involves two people going to separate colleges three hours away would be super hard to deal with cause let's face it, the other person cannot be there every weekend, and you can't go out to see them every weekend.

I thought that every 2-3 weeks was gonna be the hardest thing ever...

And for a while it was because most of my relationship has been spent apart from this person, not to mention it's my first relationship so of course I want to be with him a lot (not in a clingy way, but you know, just to see him more often).

But last night I thought, "why is this so hard? I mean... really?"

Mostly because I smacked myself in the face (not in a literal sense lol) with the realization that this should be a piece of cake for me.

After all, I spent an ENTIRE YEAR away from my family and friends up north.

Surely if I could survive 52 weeks of being apart, I could easily deal with 2 to 3 weeks.

Not that it makes it easy or doesn't make me sad, but I can deal with it.

:)

-fin-

Find a Way

Ummm.. Ohio

Well... I don't even know what to type!

It's sort of crazy...

I was expecting to forget things (such as where places were and who liked what); that sort of stuff.

I really didn't expect life to pick up almost as if it were right where it left off.

Coming home, living at home, doing things with friends felt natural.

It's kind of weird how easy it was to forget that I had just spent a year of my life living in Texas.

I thought my house would smell different (I have this strange ability to be able to notice the specific and unique smell of different individuals' homes...yeah...I'm weird like that), but my house didn't smell like anything (which is good because that's how home's always smelt).

Roads were the same, I knew how to navigate through crazy Ohioan traffic (which is a feat).

... It's really on the verge of scary as to how easily it would be for me to just come back.

To never go to Texas again.

That sort of freaks me out.

It kind of crossed my mind like, "oh yeah... I live in Texas now..."

...

Though I admittedly will be glad to back to my pretty much uneventful life in Texas (I forgot how much I dislike social interaction... [not really anti-social behavior save for more of the unwanted anxieties that come with being socially involved]]...)

... I will say this. The thing I miss most about Ohio life is the connections I have with the people here.

It's much easier for me to pick up a conversation with someone who even though I may not have spoken to in the year I've been gone not even once, but have known for 10 years than it is for me to start a conversation with someone who I've only just met.

One of my best, best, best friends I've known for going on 14 years. I'm only 19.

That is a considerable amount of time spent knowing a person.

I know that I'll eventually build the same type of relationships with others, but I'm most scared, and most vulnerable at the thought of losing the friendship and closeness to the person I've known longer.

I don't ever want to feel as though I've replaced her; forgotten her.

It's a fear.

One that greatly contributes to my anxiety disorder.

An unrealistic fear of course, as we plan to live in the same room of an old folks' home (and throw mushed peas at each other's faces because of a stupid argument due to the fact we didn't hear the other person correctly because we're both going deaf).

But... yeah. This has turned into a strange sort of tangent, so I'm going to stop writing now.

But... yeah. Ohio has been an eye opener to how easy it would be for me to drop everything Texas and move back to my old life.

But that would be quitting; Giving up.

I am not a quitter.

I will not admit defeat.

Random... but Relevant... well, maybe

So I usually don't like to talk to people about my youtube account, mostly because I think it's the nerdiest thing ever.

Which it's dumb to be embarrassed about, because it really is my life sometimes.

But I recently logged in and took a look at my account stats, and I was rather proud of myself.

Let me give a small amount of background first.

I first got my youtube back in early 2007 (February of '07 to be exact).

I was 15 at the time.

And honestly, I didn't think I'd be getting on youtube that often.

Little did I know that three years later, not only would my career path be based upon what I started doing on youtube, but it would become, basically, my second life.

So in three years I may not have accumulated 10,000+ subscribers, nor have I accumulated 1 million video views.

However, the following screenshot of my stats is something I never dreamed of reaching.

I cannot believe that I hit the 200k so fast! I expect to reach a quarter million within the next few months.

And I gain one or two subscribers everyday which is really cool. :)

I can still remember when my first video only had 40 views in the first two weeks it was uploaded (and I remember thinking that was a lot!).

Blog Copier

Jeremy did this survey, and it looked interesting (plus I was very bored), so I did it too. :)

*le gasp* I am a blog copier. :O

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Politics:

Are you registered to vote?
Nope.

Did you vote at the last election?
No. I was still 17 at the time.

Democrat or Republican?
Libertarian. (Basically a conservative with some shared liberal views).

Did you vote for Clinton?
Nope.

Did you vote for Bush?
Nope. (Though I would have)

Do you wish you could change your vote?
Didn't, so why would I wish I could?

For or Against:

Abortion?
Both. Let me explain. I am under no circumstances for abortion if the reasoning is "the child will ruin my life", okay so that gives you the right to not only ruin your unborn child's life, but destroy it before it even gets a say?

HOWEVER;

If the circumstances are life threatening to the mother, child, or both, then that decision is up to the mother.

Gay marriage?
For (not like, actively for, but I'm not really against it either, so I can't say neutral). If people want to be happy, let them. I don't think that as christians we should be cruel to others based upon our belief.

Prayer & bibles in school?
For. Let people do what they want. We should not discriminate based upon religion, skin color, sexual orientation, gender, or anything else.

Capitol Punishment?
For. If a person deserves it, they probably deserve it for a reason. This is NOT the same as abortion. This person has lived their life, and chose how they wanted to live it. Whereas an unborn baby had no say in the matter, and didn't get to live one breath of air.

War?
Against. Though if it needs to be done, it needs to be done. I wish "talking it out" were an alternative though.

Legalized Marijuana?
This is a tough one. Legalize it, and it may not have the "this is bad and my parents say no, so I'm gonna do it" type of aura. Also, keep it illegal, and it may help teens and children stay away. So I'm on top of the fence on this one.

What do you think of:

Paris Hilton?
Slut whore. Slore. (My friend came up with that word)

Rosie ODonnell?
Don't care.

George Bush?
Hey I liked the guy, even if he couldn't pronounce "nuclear".

Donald Trump?
YOU'RE FIRED.

Britney Spears?
Liked her before she went slutty, and crazy, bald, and now she's okay. She's got adorable kids, but I think it's time she grew up... for her kids' sake.

Lindsay Lohan?
IDIOT. I have no words.

Nicole Richie?
I think she smartened up when she had her first kid. Being ex-BFF's with Hilton was a smart choice too. Though I wish she'd eat something. She's skin and bones.

Exes:

Would you hook up with an ex?
I don't have an ex, so I have nothing to base my answer to this question on.

Would you forgive an ex who cheated?
No.

Have you cheated on an ex?
No. Not only because I don't have an ex, but I think that's inexcusable behavior, and I wouldn't want it done to me, so I wouldn't do it to him.

Have you stalked an ex?
No. That's creepy.

Have you stalked an exes new partner?
No. Though I may try to find out a think or two about her if something like this were to happen.

Do your friends still like your ex?
Don't have an ex, so...

Is it ok for a friend to date your ex?
I would say no. It would break the friend code. And be really uncomfortable for me. UNLESS I knew me and my ex weren't working out, and we remained friends after the break up, and I knew he had feelings for my friend (who may have feelings for him as well)... yeah. Weird scenario... but I have weird streams of thought sometimes.

Would you date:

Someone who cheated in their past?
If I knew for sure they wouldn't do it to me. (Though if they cheated on every single one of their ex's, then probably not).

Someone your family didnt like?
No, probably not.

Someone with different religious beliefs?
If it didn't completely throw my religion under the bus. Also, our religions would have to be similar on a LOT of levels.

Someone of a different race?
Yes. I don't have a problem with it. Though I'm not always phycially attracted to other races... asian men for example. Though if I can grow to love them on an inner level, then the outside wouldn't matter as much to me anymore.

A shorter guy (for girls) OR taller girl (for guys)?
Well... I'm pretty short. Annnd I'm not a fan of Napoleon complexes. So I'd have to say no way, Jose.

Someone who has been to jail or prison?
No.

Someone who lives with their parents?
Yeah. As long as he planned to move out.

Someone overweight?
Not like, obese! But I don't care if he has a little extra. I'm not exactly the thinnest person around, so why should I have a double standard and expect him to be physically perfect?

Video Games

I'm here to talk about why I like them.

Because I guess it's such a big deal for a girl to be into playing them.

Which... I find... odd.

It is not just a nerdy-boy's hobby. (LOL)

Maybe it started out that way and all, back when Pong was a hit and nobody cared much for a little ball you smacked back and forth with a paddle. Why do that when you can do the same thing in real life?

Well anyway, I want to ramble for a while on what makes video games attractive. For me at least.

1. The story lines

Games in today's times have such intricate story lines and sub plots. I get sort of lost in a fantasy that I'm actually a part of that story. And without me, the princess will not be saved, and the fate of the world will be forever lost to the dark overlords of the kingdom.

I have to save the world! It's my one and only shot to be the hero, so I need to do my part!

Games such as Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts have such wonderful stories that accompany addicting gameplay in such a way that to play for a couple of hours feels like only minutes.

2. I like to kill things.

Yes. But don't get me wrong, I'm not into the games that have you killing random/innocent bystanders. No, I'm more of a "I need to kill the evil that's threatening to take over the good" type of gal. And being able to kill something relieves stress. You have no idea how therapeutic frantically smashing the "X" button is. That is until your thumb gets sore from too much repeated pressing.

3. Team work.

I like to play games with other people. My sister has been one of my few co-gamers. Okay, more like my only co-gamer. Games such as Gauntlet, Balder's Gate, and Champions of Norath are all great multiplayer games in which you tag-team to kill off the evil forces for good. However, I don't like MMOs. I don't enjoy playing and interacting with random strangers online. That's just... weird. :/

That and whenever I think of something like World of Warcraft... an image of a balding 40 year old comes to mind, playing on his computer in the basement of his mom's house.

I know that's a stereotype and all... but, that image refuses to leave my brain. It's as if it's been branded there for life.

4. Leveling Up

There's always cool new items you get when you level up! And so much customization! It's fantastic that I can choose my weapon of choice.

5. Simplicity

Sometimes it's the simple games that get me hooked. Such as all the games on facebook. Farm Town, Pet Ville, Treasure Isle, you name it. Even games like Animal Crossing or The Sims. Sometimes that's all I need to occupy my wasted time.

6. Character Designs

I love today's technology. To go from barely recognizable humanoid sprites of yesteryear, we now have extremely life-like characters. The game Heavy Rain is a good example (though I have yet to play it). Along with advanced characters comes huge worlds and landscapes. Textures theses days are beautiful. (That sounds nerdy, I know). But here's an example: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for N64. The grass in that game was basically a rectangular block which Link (the main character) could walk through. Now fast forward to Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for Wii. Each blade of grass has been rendered. It's not longer a green colored block. I'm a sucker when it comes to graphics.

7. Music

By the time the end of a game rolls around, I pretty much have the entire game's score memorized. I love the music they compose for games. Kingdom Hearts for example. Beautiful game score. I loved it so much that I actually ordered the sound tracks for both the first and second game off e-bay (a total of 4 CD's). Yeah. I went there.

And that's really all I can tell you about why I like video games.

I guess I wanted to write about it because sometimes I feel like people are overwhelmed by the fact that I'm a gamer.

Do I not seem like a typical female gamer?

Is there a certain image that goes along with female gamers?

I wouldn't know.

I've been playing video games since I was 8... so... I'm not aware of the "stereotypical female gamer".

Enlighten me.

Interesting Surveys...

I came across two very interesting surveys tonight while randomly googling some information.

I think they're worth checking out.

Wish I had time/brain power to type something more, but it is my bed time (it was my bed time half an hour ago ;P ) and I am ready to hit they hay.

But if you're up and looking for something interesting to investigate, go ahead and click away.

Attractive Men Survey

Attractive Women Survey

They're both worth looking at I think, not only to see how you view the opposite sex, but how the opposite sex views you!

I was surprised to find that I voted all the mainstreams as far as what I find attractive in men.

I was also completely surprised by the results of what men find attractive in a woman.

I always thought I was a pretty unattractive person to be honest, but apparently (aside from the fact that I have brown eyes), it turns out I'm moderately attractive.

;P

Not that that will actually raise my self-esteem... oh no. High school damaged that permanently.

But it's nice to know I can still dream.

;)

And with that, I bid you ado.

Be

Random post for sure.
But I can't help myself.

The English verb "to be".
It has to be one of my all time favorites!
It's one of the few English "irregular" verbs.
But most English speakers never really stop to think just how much we use this verb, and how many different conjugations we have of it!

Present tense of "Be":

I am
You are
She/he/it is
We are
They are


This is one of the few verbs that changes for more subjects than just third person! This absolutely facinates me.

Especially for how strange the verb "Be" gets in the past tense:

I/he/she/it was
You/we/they were

"Be" in the present/past perfect:

Been

"Be" in the progressive:

Being

"Be" in command form:

Be. (As in, "[you] be good!")


Though English subjunctive isn't as common as subjunctive mood in Spanish and French, we do have it, but most of our verbs don't change. Sometimes though, in certain cases, we do put a subjunctive mood on the verb "be".

Ex: Be it truth or fiction, someone's always got a story to tell.

In the example above, "be" isn't in any of the other tenses. We put a subjunctive mood on it in this case because we don't know for sure; it's the unknown.

The verb "to be" is crazy! But I think that's why I like it so much.

I swear, if I wasn't a CDG major, I'd be a linguistics major for sure. I love that kind of stuff.

Happy Easter!

Yeah, I know I'm a little early, but I couldn't help myself. :)
I actually made this video yesterday, but due to internet failures I couldn't get it uploaded to youtube.






I'd actually just go head and click the link to youtube instead of watching it on blogger because half the video is being cut off. :/
Weird.

Going Home!!!

" I'm going home. Back to the place where I belong. Where your love has always been enough for me. Yeah, I'm not runnin' from, no, I think you've got me all wrong. I don't regret this life I chose for me. All these places and these faces are getting old. So I'm goin' home."
- Chis Daughtry.


I'M GOING HOME!!!!!
Seriously... I've been super jealous of everyone that's gotten to go home this year during christmas break, spring break, and even on weekends if they feel like it.

This will be the first time in a YEAR that I've been home.

:)

It's gonna be a busy two weeks, but SOOO worth it.

I miss my babies.
Oh and my friends and family too of course.
;)

THINKING! (Career wise)

So this CRAZY idea popped into my head!!!
I was researching video and editing production locations in Ohio, to find that many of them were one person businesses... which made me think about perhaps starting off my career by working on film projects or what have you on my own.
My own business!

That way I could build up a substantial amount of work to show when it comes time for me to work for a larger company! You know, like build up my resume.
Maybe if I start putting myself out there for a small fee (such as making a professional looking picture slide-show and charging a small fee for putting the collection together and burning it on a DVD)
I ALREADY HAVE THE SOFTWARE TO DO THIS!
Well... the DVD studio is still back at my home in Ohio, so I'd have to ask my parents to mail it...

But idk... is this a good idea, or am I nuts?

Breaking the Stereotype: Nerd

Well, this is mostly gonna be random ramblings, but I just feel it needs to be said... I guess.

I think people stereotype too much, and even the way we treat these stereotypes is stereotyped! You follow my drift?

Pretty girls (the 'preps') are lusted after by males, and envied by girls.

Band nerds (a close tie to nerds, but a different branch of nerdom) are teased by everyone and hated by the football team and cheerleaders.

Foot ball players (or most any sports jocks) are lusted after by girls, and the quarter back is always wanted by the head cheerleader.

This is what I mean when I say that the way we treat each stereotype is stereotyped.

It's time for change.

We MUST stop putting a person into a category and forever treating them the way we've always treated that category.

People are much more complext than that.

I consider myself to be a nerd.

I'm more of a gamer to be precise. I'm not going to lie and pretend that I'm some 'ditzy' girl who doesn't like gaming. In fact, I even know what type of gamer I am.

I'm an RPG (role playing game) type of person (though I do like other styles of games as well, but I'm an RPG fan for the most part) That being said, I like RPG's with real time battles rather than the "pokemon" style where encountering an enemy takes you to a new screen and you take turns with the enemy on attacking.

FPS (first person shooter), MMO (massive multiplayer online), and the like are not my style.

There's something so addicting about picking up a controller and starting to play.

For me, it's definitely a stress reliever. I love to kill things.

Not in the Grand Theft Auto kind of way (I don't enjoy killing innocent people/bystanders), I'm more of a 'light conquers dark' person.

The Kingdom Hearts series is a perfect example of my style of game. Light overcomes dark in the series, not to mention this game combines DISNEY (yes, DISNEY!!!!) characters with the game's own original characters and storylines. If you're a die-hard Final Fantasy fan, the Kingdom Hearts franchise includes characters such as Cloud and Leon from FFVII and FFVIII respectively.

I've even gone to the point where some people call me 'obsessive' about the game. I make videos to this game (called GMV's or game music videos), as well as fan-fictions (or fan made stories based on the plot and characters).

Yeah. I went there.

I'm just THAT quote-unquote nerdy.

But really, I basically owe my career choice to this game.

It's because I started editing videos to this game that I finally decided to choose the path of film editor.

I started editing when I was 15, and I'm almost 19 now. And it took until I was 18 to finally decide what I wanted to do.

I originally wanted to get into doing voice overs because I really liked using my voice to act.

Perhaps someday I'll persue that, but for now I can't wait to get my hands on some professional editing software.

So I think I drifted WAY off topic, so I'd like to get back on track.

I am much more than a nerd.

I've tried so hard in the past to hide that side of myself, but really, it's what makes me, well, me.

I also consider myself to be smart. Maybe not so much street smarts, but I feel like a bookworm sometimes. Learning just comes naturally to me. I don't study half as much as I should because of that reason. I'm also a procrastinator, and I'm good with the bare minimum. If an A is still an A whether at 92% or 105%, then I'm perfectly a-okay with that 92%.

I also like to think that at times I'm a bit of a girly-girl. I don't wear makeup, AT ALL. EVER.

Except when I really want to make an impression.

I also like to dress up.

Yeah, I like to look hot sometimes. What girl doesn't?

But most of the time I'd rather just wear sweats and my hair up, because it's not worth the effort everyday to look 'good'.

I think deep inside me somewhere hides this unafraid, extroverted other ego. I used to be loud, bossy, and more of the 'director' type. I even wrote and directed my first play at the tender age of 5. Sometimes I really wish I could go back and high-five myself for that. It was a play about bugs and how the lady bug and butterfly shouldn't judge the bumble bee 'cause he's different and has a stinger.

I don't know if my mom kept that play, but I really wish she did so one day I could go back and look at it.

I hope that side of me emerges someday. I'm tired of myself being so introverted and shy.

Sometimes I say things in my head that I'd rather say outloud, but I have such a fear of rejection that I never bother saying how I feel.

Perhaps someday I'll get over that.

Well anyway... I think there's much more to me than just being a gamer-band nerd.

I'm a p e r s o n.

And you are too.

How many stereotypes do you fit under?

FILM

Wow. What an experience today has been!
Really threw me into a "real world" perspective type thing.

I awoke to my dismay this morning at 5 o'clock A.M. after receiving five hours of sleep. I had planned out what I was going to wear the night before, as my mind is generally numb at that time in the morning and with as little sleep I got.
It felt so weird to drive to UMHB at such an early time. Let me tell you how afraid I was about falling asleep while driving! My anxiety was so high that it completely nulled the effects of my medication (I'll be sure to let my psychiatrist know that I'm ready for a higher dosage).
After surviving the drive up to school (with the help of blasting my iPod), IT WAS STILL DARK OUT! I made it to school at 5:50, so I sat around in my car and drank my breakfast replacement shake.
I'm not a breakfast person, but I knew I needed the energy from the sugars and vitamins. Chocolate flavor it definitely my favorite! It doesn't taste fake or gross!
But that's an aside.

As soon as I walked into the York Science building the work began. I helped bring in supplies and food/snacks/drinks/eating utensils from the parking lot all the way up to the third floor.
Thank God for elevators. ;)

It was SUPER busy from 6 a.m. all the way to 8 o'clock. We were setting up the sets, lighting, and sound/cameras, as well as getting the actors prepared for their lines, make-up, and costumes.

We started running a little late and half an hour off schedule. But we finally started to film!
One thing I will say, is that in the film industry no matter what your part, you are expected to know EVERYTHING you need to do. I wouldn't say that higher-ups are rude, but they aren't sweet to you and they don't say please. So you really need to turn off your normal emotional responses, and try to get in your head that these people aren't being rude, they're just SUPER specific to how they want things, and get VERY upset when you're wrong.
I wanted to cry several times, but I'm a big girl, so I held it in. ;)

I always sort of had an idea that it took a long time to make a film, but who knew in order to film an 11 minute movie, it would take 15 hours!!! Twelve hours today (6-6), and we're filming for another 3 or 4 tomorrow (Sunday)!

Another thing I sort of expected but didn't all at the same time is that scenes are shot out of order. We in particular are going backwards. There are 6 scenes in all, and we filmed scenes 6-2 today.

But you don't film a scene just once! There are a few rehearsal run throughs initially before each scene is filmed. Then it takes about 2-3 minutes to prepare! Starting with the announcement "QUIET ON SET!" and finally ending with the director shouting "ACTION!". Talk about crazy.
Then each scene is filmed as a "master shot"; a camera view that gives the viewer a visual on the setting, and shows all the characters acting together. Then the scene gets shot again for each of the actor's close ups. Actually, it's called a medium shot (this is how most T.V. shows are filmed). And each of these get filmed 2, or 3, or even 5 times depending on if something goes wrong! Anything can go wrong! Sound (like an airplane all of a sudden, or someone out in a hall way or even the air conditioner turning on!!!). An actor can mess up his/her lines or actions. Or the director or director of cinematography could not be "feeling" scene.

Sometimes close ups from different angles are required too!

Just absolute craziness! No; not craziness.
Managed chaos.
Yes. That's the correct definition.
If you didn't know while watching the movie, you'd never know that only a few INCHES away from the lens of the camera, just off view, was me. Holding the reflector for the lighting.
I find that incredibly cool.

However, I'm not planning to changing my career path to anything during production.
Today has shown me that I chose wisely in that I want to be a part of POST production.

Though I wish I was part of the editing crew, this was still a neat experience for me.
What I had in my head about what producing a film would be like, today FAR surpassed my expectations.

:)

By the by, here's a shameful self promotion that the film we shot today, "The Last Waltz", will be screening at UMHB on April 20th and the 21st in Brindley Auditorium at 11 am, and Lord Conference Center at 12:30 pm respectively.
MY NAME WILL BE IN THE CREDITS AS GRIP! :D

But no. I'm not prideful that my name will be in the credits. That is a common misconception.
;)

Tag: You're it

"Tagging" is sort of a youtube thing.

A person tags 5 people in their video. If you get tagged, YOU have to make a video.

The video contains 5 facts about yourself (you can be serious or silly).

So I thought I'd bring this obsession to blogspot as well as facebook.

You don't have to make a video, but it can be really fun.

So I tag everyone.

:D

GO EDIT! Make me proud. hahaha

:)

-ttfn

Move!

So the week of spring break (March 13) my family and I are moving!
Not a particularly big move (only a few streets down from where we are now).
However, the new house has some much needed space for our growing family!
No. None of us are pregnant.
;)


However, we are one adult and one medium sized dog more than we were before I made the migration to Texas.

We need some serious space!!!

The new house is about twice as big as the one we currently rent. With bedrooms 1.5x the size of the ones we occupy and two large living rooms, this house will have plenty of space when everyone needs it!

I'm super excited! I love moving! I love new houses.
You know one of America's biggest fears is change?
The number one fear being public speaking, and fear of death falling at number 7.
However, those are whole other stories.

I don't have much of a fear of change! My life thus far in my 18 years and 9 months (my birthday is in exactly 3 from today ;D ), has been about nothing but change!
I've lived in two states, three cities, three houses, soon to become four.
I mean, there's more changes besides the moves, but I've accepted them!
I just love the change of getting a new house.
My sister's moved so many times, I've lost count! And I've been there for every single one of them.

So change is not really a fear of mine.

I embrace it.

Tomorrow the whole family will get a tour of the house; my momster Jennifer's the only one who's seen the inside so far, so I'm really looking forward to get a glimpse of the layout, and try to imagine where our furnature will go.

Might I also add that I have the best boss/adoptive mother in the entire world, because I would have had to work tomorrow during the house tour, but she told me not to worry about it.
:)

And I'd like to add for Ginny McQ, I LOVE THAT YOU STALK MY BLOG RELIGOUSLY!
:)

Footprints

So I'm sure most everyone (at least most christians anyway), have heard this story, but it's one of my favorites.
We talked about it briefly during alternative chapel last Saturday, and I wanted to post it.
:)

One Night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the
Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you you'd walk with me all the way, but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me." The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was
then that I carried you."

Just one of those inspirational stories I suppose, and I'm sure you've all heard it, but I just wanted to remind you of it.

:)

Please & Thank you

Why is it that all the restrooms in UMHB have coat/bag hangers except for the restrooms in the SUB?
I find this completely ridiculous.
I would just like to point out that it is winter, so many girls and women on campus are wearing coats or jackets. Or possibly both depending on how cold it is. Also, a great number of these said girls/women, also are carrying purses.
As a fellow female, I pride myself in not putting my bag and coat on the disgusting, dirty, bathroom floor.
So upon my entering the stall when I need to use the restrooms located in the SUB, I am always slightly frustrated when I am yet again reminded that there is no hook for me to hang my belongings.

So I am then forced to get creative, and find a way to make sure my stuff doesn't touch the floor, or any of the other germy surfaces within the stall.
This creates extra work for me, mind you when my bladder is full to burst at any moment(!), as I have to then unlatch the door, align the hood of my jacket and the shoulder strap of my bag perfectly over the top right corner of the stall door, then make sure I can close said door and re-latch.

All the while praying to God that my stuff doesn't fall off and touch the floor that I worked so hard to prevent happening.

So, please, dear Mary Hardin-Baylor, hear me out.
If you've got the moo-lah to spend on new roofs, multiple building projects, and new parking spaces, please, please, PLEASE, shell out the cash to buy the 8 or so hangers so desperately needed in the ladies restroom of the SUB.

Fellow student in public bathroom misery,
Sadie M.

Excited!

So I'm SUPER-DUPER excited for UMHB's Spring Film. As a computer graphics design student, this is a wonderful opportunity for me to get out there and get some hands on expirence. I'm really hoping to get put onto crew and hopefully help with the editing portion of the project!

The picture above is already stuff I do now with a program called Sony Vegas (the picture is actually a screen shot of the program). Call me a nerd, but I can't help but get excited when I see stuff like this. If you ask me anything about editing, I'll more than likely start rambling things off and go on long tangents about stuff you may not care to hear. But I guess that means that I love what I do, which is good if I'm planing to major in this field. ;)

Anyway, the first meeting for the spring film is tomorrow in York, or is it Wells? Oh well, it's in Brindley auditorium, and I could not be more excited to attend.

I'll be clocking out of work at exactly 7 till five, and run (or walk briskley) to the science building.

I may even see big brother Stephen there! He was looking forward to being a cast member.

Well, I'll update with more info as time goes on!

Special thanks to little sisters Tori and Kristina for getting me into this blogging thing.

I believe I have found a new hobby.

;)

~*ttfn

Today

So I can't say that I'm going to post something everyday, but I will try to post things.
:)

Well, on the way to alternative chapel this morning, I heard a song on the radio that I really liked. It's called, "Let the Waters Rise" by MikesChair.

Link: Let the Waters Rise

I dunno, have you ever just heard a song and it really speaks to you?
Well, this song did that with me.

The lyrics that spoke to me the most were

Don't know where to begin
It's like my world's caving in
And I tried but i can't control my fear
Where do I go from here

God You know where I've been
You were there with me then
You were faithful before
You'll be faithful again
I'm holding Your hand

Just a really cool song I guess.
:)

I suppose this would be the right time to say "Y'all should go listen to it!"
Even though my natural instinct says that I should say "you guys".
;)

-ttfn, ta ta fer now.

Blog

My IT sisters have finally made me make a blog.
By force! hahaha
;)

Dunno what else to say right now, so ttfn, ta ta for now.

-Say-D