MSU, We Love Thy Shadows...

I was walking to the library tonight at around 1:45am, just walkin' to get there like college kids with a paper to print usually do. But then I looked up and saw the moonlight hit a pine tree in the most beautiful way imaginable and I just fell in love with the campus all over again. I literally walked to and from the library smiling. That sounds a little weird, but if you saw what I saw... It just made me realize how lucky I am to be going to Michigan State University. I love when I realize that; it just hits me out of nowhere. And not only do I attend this great university, I am also in the Spartan Marching Band. How amazing is that? How many people can say that they were a part of the Spartan Marching Band, a band rich with tradition and excellence.

I don't think many people really stop to think about their lives and how lucky they are. Say you're having a stressful day and you have 2 papers due and an exam to study for. That's all you're gonna think about. But if you just stop for five seconds and see your own "moonlit pine tree", then you'll realize just how great your life actually is. It's pretty amazing.

This place is where I'm the happiest and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I just had to write that experience down. There'll be more today. I mean, I still have to write about my weekend.

Hugs and Kisses,

Ellie

Sick Day

I'm sick. So sick, that I did not go to class today. I slept until 1:30pm, which is actually not very late for me, but it was about 14 hours. Then I watched Grey's and Private Practice from last week and went back to sleep for an hour. When I woke up, I felt a lot better and decided to take a shower. Sleep and a shower were like a miracle drug! I was healed for the most part and could attend PRIDE with Justin. But when I got back to my room after PRIDE, I felt not so great. Not totally unhealthy, but not completely healthy. I guess I'll just take some Ibuprofen and load up on the Vitamin C and Water.

We talked about Lady Gaga as a LGBTA icon today in PRIDE. Did you know Gaga is bisexual? I had no idea, but I guess it's a big deal. Did you know that Channing Tatum is bisexual?! I really had no idea about that one either! I was very upset; he's also married so there's more to be upset about. But anyway, I think Gaga is a great LGBTA icon! She's always out there talking about Gay rights and advocating and all that. She's great.

I'm finally hanging out with Jess tomorrow! We're having a movie night at her apt. It's gonna be so much fun! It would be more fun if Zack could join us, but he has to go home and help his mom out. Leave it to Zack to be the good son. Danielle may be joining us though. I mean, three's company, right? Whatev, it'll be fun nonetheless.

Tomorrow I have so much catching up to do. I have to read 3 chapters of Psych and write a paper. I totally forgot about the paper until just now. Shit. Oh well, guess I won't be sleeping in very late tomorrow.

I have my very first meeting for Kappa Kappa Psi as an active member on Sunday! I'm excited to finally be allowed to go to a meeting and not have to get kicked out because we're not actives yet. I also may have dinner plans before that. We'll see how that goes.

Is it bad that I can't go one day without seeing/communicating with my friends? I just felt incomplete today without doing so. I don't like it. I don't want to ever go a day without my friends. I just love them too much. Well, maybe not TOO much, I don't think that's possible. But, a lot. Haha, sorry. I just had to put that out there.

I should really get started on this Psych reading, but I'm probably just going to go to bed. I'll do it tomorrow. Haha. Good night, everyone!

Hugs and Kisses,

Ellie

"What? It's only Wednesday?!"

This week has been a really good one thus far. But, it's only Wednesday... this week is taking forever! I woke up this morning and almost skipped class because I just wanted to sleep, but I made the right decision and went to class. Then I got some math homework done in the library while waiting for noon to approach so I could go on my lunch date with Justin. After lunch, I went home and took a much needed 3.5 hour nap before math class. Math was pretty easy as usual, but then he started going way faster and throwing in fractions (I'm terrible with fractions) and using words I've never heard before. Math will now be more of a challenge, good thing I have friends like Keine and Zack who can help me out.

I don't know if it was the nap or the fact that I was around Danielle for the duration of it, but I think I may be getting sick. It could be my lack of sleep. But then it could be the fact that my roommate has Strep Throat. Ugh. I'm trying to load up on the Vitamin C and stay out of this room as much as possible so I don't get sick. I absolutely CANNOT get sick right now. I have way too much to worry about with all this Psych stuff AND a paper for WRA due by Feb 1. I guess that's what Thursday afternoon and Friday are for. I mean, I'm not doing any work at all tonight because I'm just too sleep deprived. So I'm going to bed in like, 2.5.

A couple of us Tenor Freshmen and a couple Mello Freshmen have decided that we need to hang out together. So, Sam and I have set up an event so we can do just that. We will be having a "Food Date" in the Union on February 3 at 6:45pm. Hopefully everyone can make it. It's not like we have to work around 60 schedules, only 13. 100% attendance rate is expected.

Well, I'm falling asleep at my computer as I write this, so I should probably hit the hay. Good night, friends!

Hugs and Kisses,

Ellie

Oh, How I Love Sleep

Today was pretty good (thankfully). I woke up still incredibly tired, even after 7 hours of sleep. I was so tired that I was falling asleep in my favorite class. But, I made it through. After COM, I had to trek all the way to Vet Med in the freezing cold. I really hate East campus; I had to ask Justin three times about where I was going. I eventually found the lecture hall my Psych class was going to be held in. Speaking of Psych, I was right; it was hella-boring and I've learned all this info twice before. Whatev, it's an easy 4pt and a pre-req out of the way so I can take more exciting Psych courses later. After class (in which I spent a good 30 minutes on both Facebook and Twitter), I went to a late lunch with Zack. It was good to catch up with him, though he said nothing about Deanna which makes me wonder. Then I went to the library with Justin for a study party. I rediscovered Frank Ticheli, got to chill with Justin and got a couple Psych assignments done, so it was a couple hours well spent. Around 6:27pm, Justin reminded me that I needed to get my Tenor from my room for Campus Band, so I had to race back to Brody from the Library to get it and then book it to Dem. I made it on time thankfully. Band went well and then it was done. After, I went back to my room and filled out the application for South complex that Kate finally sent me. So, hopefully I'll be getting a job soon. Then I did some reading (but not really) and now here I am.

It's currently 12:57am. If I went to bed at this time any other day, it would be considered "early" for me. But, I have to get up at 7:10am in order to be at Bessey by 8:00am. I'm so gonna bullshit my way through WRA tomorrow morning; I just looked up the court cases on Wikipedia and that was the extent of my reading. Whatev, I'll make up the readings on Friday, which I've now decided to rename "Do-A-Weeks-Worth-Of-Reading Day".

Danielle apparently has Strep Throat, according to Olin. All I have to say is, "She better not give that shit to me!". I really can't get Strep again. If I do, then I can just say (as Kate says) "War" to my tonsils. I kinda like my tonsils, so I don't want to get Strep. Plus, it really hurts.

I need sleep so bad. It's all I can think about. Really, I was with Zack today and all I could think of was how tired I am. I've discovered that I kind of base my schedule around maximizing the amount of sleep I can get. For instance, I'm going to lunch at noon with Justin tomorrow; when I get back to my room I will have about 2.5 hours to sleep. And if I really hurry and book it back here after WRA, then I can probably sneak in a half an hour of sleep. See?! I think it's probably a bad thing to base your life around sleep. Oh well, it's happening. You know what else is happening? Me going to bed...right now. Good night!

Hugs and Kisses,

Ellie

Explanation behind "War": Kate emailed me that application and signed it "War, Kate". I was confused too. But at the bottom it read, "As in the opposite of 'peace' as a salutation." I laughed so hard. She's a clever one, that Kate.

Explanation behind "Hugs and Kisses, Ellie": In 8th grade, one of my favorite teachers always ended her little announcements to the class with "Hugs and Kisses, Mrs. Kaminski". And since I started writing a blog, I needed a signature thingy. All I could think of was Mrs. Kaminksi, so that's what I put. It makes me think of her every time I write it. :)

PGDub (Pretty Great Week)

Today was a pretty good day. My WRA class was entertaining as usual. I discovered that Dr.V is a crackhead and smokes pot while grading papers, so that's good. I went home and did some ChaCha for an hour before I met up with Justin at the Union for our lunch date. Then I bought my Psychology book and access code so I can finally start working on the shit I need to have done by next Monday. After that, I went to Dem to help out with the uniforms. I had some time to kill when that was done so I sat in Symphony Orchestra rehearsal with Amy. They were so amazing! I'm definitely planning on going to one of their concerts. After leaving the amazing musical experience I was having, I went to math class and totally aced a quiz. I came home to find Danielle fast asleep on the futon...and apparently very ill. I left her to sleep and went to dinner with Jonathan. It was brief but fun. After laughing so hard that I cried, I went back to my room to do some more ChaCha. Then I had a quick study sesh with Justin after which we went to late night in Landon and had some delish deserts. And now I am at the library learning about psychology and listening to some old band songs I played in high school. It was a great day, no drama, no stress about hdub (though I have so much), no nothin'.

I'm kind of excited for tomorrow. I have my fave class and then I have Psych an hour later. After my classes are over I'm going to a late lunch with Zack. We really need to catch up as he's only just now discovered that I changed my major and that's kind of old news. Hopefully we'll be hanging out more this week. Possibly lunch with two of our friends and hopefully going to see Michal in Reefer Madness this weekend. Anyway, I also have campus band tomorrow night! All this classical music tonight has got me just itching to play some sax. Then after band Jonathan and I are supposed to be going to late night with Kate. I like hanging out with Kate away from all the other Tenors, not that I don't love the other Tenors. It's just more personal. But yeah, that's my day tomorrow. Should be a good one too.

Well, I should probably be rested for this great day tomorrow. Good night, friends!

Hugs and Kisses,

Ellie

Ghetto Superstar!

That is what you are! Haha, this title has nothing to do with my day except for the fact that I'm listening to it right now.

Today was a pretty amazing day! I woke up from a little slumber party with Amy and Chrissy around 12:45pm. That was a good decision;l I love sleeping in. Then I went back to my room and discovered that I passed my ChaCha test and can now start actively earning money. Then I had Third Degree for Kappa Kappa Psi. And after all that was over I went to Justin's room to watch Lilo and Stitch with him and Hannah. Doesn't that sound great? I mean, really.

I also found out that I'll be able to take PSY 101 this semester and drop my HB classes! I'm both excited and annoyed about this. I've taken this class in high school already, but I'm getting closer to the better psych classes. Whatev, I can deal. It kinda sucks that it's so far away though. Oh well, yay for Psychology!

So, Third Degree was pretty terrific. It was so cool to see brothers from every chapter in Michigan (and some from other states) showing their support for us. I can't wait to really start getting involved in the chapter! After the degree we went to Harrison Roadhouse for dinner. That was fun too Everything was just so great! Oh, and I have the best Big EVER. She gave me 51 Nerf gun bullets(!)....and a little paddle, a cute keychain, and a sweet t-shirt. Also, Rachelle's just straight up great. :)

Tomorrow should be mostly chill. I have WRA from 8:00 to 9:50am which is kinda gross. But, I really like the Dr.V, so I think I'll make it. Then I'm meeting Justin in the Union for lunch at noon. Then it's nap/maybe-a-little-studying time until Math at 4:10-5:30pm. After that, I'm done. Maybe I'll make dinner plans with Jonathan; I kinda miss him even though I saw him all day today and yesterday. Or maybe Zack as I haven't seen him in so long and that's just not right.

Well, I like blogging, but at this point in time I just like sleeping so much more. So, good night!

Hugs and Kisses,

Ellie

....in the Union

Today was a pretty easy day for me. I woke up at 1:00pm to go to the Psychology Building to see an adviser. I was told that I have to take PSY 101 for basically the third time, as I've taken Psych and AP Psych in high school. Whatev, at least I know I'll pass it. I also discovered that there is very good chance that I'll still be stuck with these HB couses and not PSY 101. This saddens me because it's like wasting money on classes I won't need. But they count as my electives, so there's a bright side I guess.

After the Psych Building, I went over to the Union to get some delish pizza and to do some studying and research on careers in the field of Psychology. I studied and researched for about 2 hours before Keine and Michal showed up. Then it was pretty much just Facebook and some Psych planning from then on. Eventually Kristin joined us as well. It was boring, yet fun. I know that doesn't make sense, but when you're with people like those three...yeah. We ended up staying in the Union until 11:30pm. So, I was in the Union today for a total of 8.5 hours. I mean, I don't have a problem with that, I kind of like studying in the Union. It makes me feel so collegiate. It also has delish food readily available at any time I want, so that's a plus.

On my way hone from the Union I was almost attacked by a possum. This is what happened: I was walking right by Kellogg and there it was, a possum, just staring at me, like 3 feet away. I was so scared and I literally screamed "Holy fuck!!" and ran the other way. It was crazy.

Upon arriving at my room, I told Danielle the possum story (naturally). Then I decided that I need to wear some jeans that DON'T flood to MER for Kappa tomorrow, which meant I needed to do laundry. And Danielle decided that since I'll be up doing laundry, she could have her new "man", Kyle, over for a while. Well, it's currently 4:20am and Kyle is still here. He's staying the night now because it is so late. Ugh. What am I gonna do when I have to take a shower in the morning? That'll be awkward. Oh well, I guess he's gonna find out early on that I snore.

Tomorrow, or in 5 hours, I am going to MER for KKPsi. I'm really excited to learn more about our fraternity's history and traditions and what we're all about. Then when we get back from that, we have our final exam. I'm a little nervous about that, but I made some sickass flashcards to study with on the ride home with Chrissy and Jonathan. Yay Kappa!!

Well, I should really get some sleep so I can be ready to learn and show all I've learned tomorrow. Ew, only 4 hours of sleep. I guess I can always catch up on sleep on Sunday. Good night!

Hugs and Kisses,
Ellie