Thursday, December 25, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Snowpacolypse: A Collection of Reflections
Dear friends,
I am sitting here at home, the snow has been falling for hours now and I had to sleep in the living room so that I didn't meet my icy death via tree branch through the bedroom window. I've been home for...a ridiculously long time, like going in 2 weeks, and I still haven't gotten into the groove of being home. I was not ready to come home for Christmas break, but I decided to come to terms with it and make the best of it. I had all these plans for books I wanted to read, scarves I wanted to knit and cookies I wanted to bake, but since being home, I've pretty much done nothing but drive and watch TV and movies. I want to die. For some reason, I am incapable of doing anything remotely productive or creative. I feel kind of brain dead. Ugg.
Anyway, I was delighted to see all the unread posts waiting for me when I visited le blog today!! I liked everybody's end of the term reflections, and wanted to chime in with my own cheesy thoughts. I can't believe I've finished my first quarter at Seattle U. It seems unreal that we've already spent a whole term apart. It's hard for me to put into words all of what I'm feeling... but mostly, I just want to say that you guys forever have a great big spot in my life (I was going to say heart, but then I kind of wanted to kill myself for being so cheesy). I was telling my mom the other day that it felt like you all should have been here when I came home for Christmas break. Like, last year, it was kind of fun to reunite with high school friends, and I wanted that same thing, but with you guys. Now my high school friends are twice removed. It's weird. I can't explain or even understand a lot of what I'm feeling about it. I need one of those books, like "What's Happening to my Body" except "What the Fuck is Happening to my Fucking Brain" hahaha. Umm anyway.
It's strange to me that last year was only a year and that I have been away for almost as long as we were together. Does that make sense? Basically, last year made a giant and irreversible impression on the entire rest of my life. I experienced, learned and grew so much with you guys. Everything now feels a little less magical, less sugar coated and more grown up. I don't think anything will ever come close to what it's like that first year living away from home, and basically I guess I just want to say that I am so happy that it was with you guys in San Francisco. I feel like you are my family and that I have a home in San Francisco, which is weird after only a year there. I did a lot of growing up with you guys in that city, and nothing can ever change that or rival that experience. I actually teared up a little when I was reading your posts (might be because I'm going fucking nuts stranded in this house). I miss you guys everyday (not an exxageration) but I also feel good about the decisions I've made, even if they suck. It's a weird little emotional battle that goes on inside of that I don't think can ever be resolved, but I guess that's just a part of growing up.
That was kind of just a very emotional stream of consciousness. Sawwwwy. I can't wait to see you in January!!!! I hope your breaks are better than mine :)
Love and Snowflakes,
Marie-Therese
I am sitting here at home, the snow has been falling for hours now and I had to sleep in the living room so that I didn't meet my icy death via tree branch through the bedroom window. I've been home for...a ridiculously long time, like going in 2 weeks, and I still haven't gotten into the groove of being home. I was not ready to come home for Christmas break, but I decided to come to terms with it and make the best of it. I had all these plans for books I wanted to read, scarves I wanted to knit and cookies I wanted to bake, but since being home, I've pretty much done nothing but drive and watch TV and movies. I want to die. For some reason, I am incapable of doing anything remotely productive or creative. I feel kind of brain dead. Ugg.
Anyway, I was delighted to see all the unread posts waiting for me when I visited le blog today!! I liked everybody's end of the term reflections, and wanted to chime in with my own cheesy thoughts. I can't believe I've finished my first quarter at Seattle U. It seems unreal that we've already spent a whole term apart. It's hard for me to put into words all of what I'm feeling... but mostly, I just want to say that you guys forever have a great big spot in my life (I was going to say heart, but then I kind of wanted to kill myself for being so cheesy). I was telling my mom the other day that it felt like you all should have been here when I came home for Christmas break. Like, last year, it was kind of fun to reunite with high school friends, and I wanted that same thing, but with you guys. Now my high school friends are twice removed. It's weird. I can't explain or even understand a lot of what I'm feeling about it. I need one of those books, like "What's Happening to my Body" except "What the Fuck is Happening to my Fucking Brain" hahaha. Umm anyway.
It's strange to me that last year was only a year and that I have been away for almost as long as we were together. Does that make sense? Basically, last year made a giant and irreversible impression on the entire rest of my life. I experienced, learned and grew so much with you guys. Everything now feels a little less magical, less sugar coated and more grown up. I don't think anything will ever come close to what it's like that first year living away from home, and basically I guess I just want to say that I am so happy that it was with you guys in San Francisco. I feel like you are my family and that I have a home in San Francisco, which is weird after only a year there. I did a lot of growing up with you guys in that city, and nothing can ever change that or rival that experience. I actually teared up a little when I was reading your posts (might be because I'm going fucking nuts stranded in this house). I miss you guys everyday (not an exxageration) but I also feel good about the decisions I've made, even if they suck. It's a weird little emotional battle that goes on inside of that I don't think can ever be resolved, but I guess that's just a part of growing up.
That was kind of just a very emotional stream of consciousness. Sawwwwy. I can't wait to see you in January!!!! I hope your breaks are better than mine :)
Love and Snowflakes,
Marie-Therese
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Hey you guys!
It always amazes me how different my life in Helena is from my life in San Fran. I have really enjoyed seeing all my friends (although I haven't seen some of my favorite people yet) and it is nice to be in a house again. I am also trying really hard to pursue my love interest, so wish me luck.
When I left Helena in the summer I was fleeing from drama, so coming home was a bit nerve racking. I left a lot of unresolved problems here and I was not sure how coming home to those mistakes and misunderstandings would be. But so far it has been fine. I sort of hung out last night with a friend of mine that was involved in all the drama of last summer. It seemed fine. I couldn't tell if he hated me or was fine with everything (you can never tell with him), but it didn't seem too awkward (at least not to me) and it was all civil. I hope I am resolving some of the problems that I fled from this summer. I'm trying really hard to be less passive....it is a slow process ;)
Ok, one more heavy subject and then I promise that I'll talk about happy things. I just found out that one of my best friends who is like a sister to me ended up in the hospital today. We hung out all yesterday and she seemed fine, but today apparently she got really sick. I don't think they know what is going on yet....and neither her nor her husband have insurance. So it is a crappy situation. If you believe in a higher power would you pray for her? Regardless of whether there is or is not a god, I don't think a prayer or good thoughts could cause harm.
Ok! Let me talk about a not so heavy subject! Weather. It is really ccoolldd here. Like -17ish cold. Yeah. Cold. I think that it is supposed to get in the 20s on Monday!! Warmth! Hahahaha. I am just so happy that I'm not driving my car that has no heat.
I miss you guys so much. And I hope home is treating everyone as well as it is treating me. Love you.
It always amazes me how different my life in Helena is from my life in San Fran. I have really enjoyed seeing all my friends (although I haven't seen some of my favorite people yet) and it is nice to be in a house again. I am also trying really hard to pursue my love interest, so wish me luck.
When I left Helena in the summer I was fleeing from drama, so coming home was a bit nerve racking. I left a lot of unresolved problems here and I was not sure how coming home to those mistakes and misunderstandings would be. But so far it has been fine. I sort of hung out last night with a friend of mine that was involved in all the drama of last summer. It seemed fine. I couldn't tell if he hated me or was fine with everything (you can never tell with him), but it didn't seem too awkward (at least not to me) and it was all civil. I hope I am resolving some of the problems that I fled from this summer. I'm trying really hard to be less passive....it is a slow process ;)
Ok, one more heavy subject and then I promise that I'll talk about happy things. I just found out that one of my best friends who is like a sister to me ended up in the hospital today. We hung out all yesterday and she seemed fine, but today apparently she got really sick. I don't think they know what is going on yet....and neither her nor her husband have insurance. So it is a crappy situation. If you believe in a higher power would you pray for her? Regardless of whether there is or is not a god, I don't think a prayer or good thoughts could cause harm.
Ok! Let me talk about a not so heavy subject! Weather. It is really ccoolldd here. Like -17ish cold. Yeah. Cold. I think that it is supposed to get in the 20s on Monday!! Warmth! Hahahaha. I am just so happy that I'm not driving my car that has no heat.
I miss you guys so much. And I hope home is treating everyone as well as it is treating me. Love you.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Home for the Holidays
Yay, so I made it home. Not going to lie, there were times when I thought it wouldn't happen. I think my super shuttle driver was kind of falling asleep on the freeway (ya that's a great feeling) cuz he kept kinda swerving and doing the thing where you blink but take a while to reopen your eyes. But anyways, he somehow got me to the airport without any of us dying. Then there were of course the luggage lines, security lines, and plane delays, but really they weren't too bad, and they were nothing compared to LA traffic. It took us like an hour longer than normal to get to sb. but anyways, now I'm home.
It's weird after not being home in so long how things have changed. It was dark when we got here so I haven't really been able to look around outside of the house, but i guess the garden is done now. oh and also my parents rearranged the beds so now my bed is the same size as the love bed- but all to myself! :-0 oh and we have a working fireplace so thats pretty great. and for the first time in my life my parents did the xmas decorations without me.
but some things are the same. they brought up the 'new economy' twice before we even left the airport, and my mom's already brought up the multitutde of internships i can get in sf over the summer. UGGGGHHHHH i've decided i'm going to try to keep track of how many times a day they mention the 'new economy' while i'm home. i'm estimating an average of at least 5.
anyways, i think that is jsut about all for now. i miss all ya'll xoxo & air licks
It's weird after not being home in so long how things have changed. It was dark when we got here so I haven't really been able to look around outside of the house, but i guess the garden is done now. oh and also my parents rearranged the beds so now my bed is the same size as the love bed- but all to myself! :-0 oh and we have a working fireplace so thats pretty great. and for the first time in my life my parents did the xmas decorations without me.
but some things are the same. they brought up the 'new economy' twice before we even left the airport, and my mom's already brought up the multitutde of internships i can get in sf over the summer. UGGGGHHHHH i've decided i'm going to try to keep track of how many times a day they mention the 'new economy' while i'm home. i'm estimating an average of at least 5.
anyways, i think that is jsut about all for now. i miss all ya'll xoxo & air licks
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Airport Reflections
Ahhhhh! I will be in snowy Montana in less than 6 hours! Even though I'm sitting in the airport next to Kailey, the fact that I won't be in The City tomorrow hasn't hit me. I could say a lot about how quickly the semester has passed and how San Fran is my home now, but I think Brice did a really good job of that in the post below, so I'll spare you guys.
I can't believe that Christmas is in 8 days. I can't seem to get into the Christmas season when I'm in San Francisco and there are still flowers blooming. I have a feeling Montana will fix that for me. If you ever want to check up on me in MT just take a look at this webcam. You could even call me before hand and I could go stand in front of the cam! How cool would that be??? Yup, pretty darn awesome.
I miss my San Framily (haha...ha.......) already and I will be thinking of you guys while I freeze to death! Muah!
I can't believe that Christmas is in 8 days. I can't seem to get into the Christmas season when I'm in San Francisco and there are still flowers blooming. I have a feeling Montana will fix that for me. If you ever want to check up on me in MT just take a look at this webcam. You could even call me before hand and I could go stand in front of the cam! How cool would that be??? Yup, pretty darn awesome.
I miss my San Framily (haha...ha.......) already and I will be thinking of you guys while I freeze to death! Muah!
Christmas Break!
Dearest Friends,
What the heck happened!? How are we at Christmas break! I am currently sitting here at the Oakland International airport, three hours before my flight, (feeling not so hot :( but also :)) reflecting on this semester. I would just like to say that I am so thankful for my group of friends at USF. You guys are a truly amazing support system and I know that I would not be able to get through all the crappy parts of college without you guys, and the fun times would not be as fun without you,so thanks. I am going to spare us all yet another verbal explosion of nerves and skip talking about how freaked out I am that we're almost half done with college (ok sorry, I had to bring it up a little bit). I am very excited to have nothing to do during Christmas break, but way more excited to come back early and chillax in the city! wahoo. Anyway, here are somethings I think we should do for next year/semester:
1. Rickshaw Stop (ok, I made a promise...ahhh)
2. Tie-Dye!!
3. Scavanger Hunt
4. Explore the city more
5. Eat at Ikes/ Velo Rouges Cafe everyday
6. Random Dance parties on campus
7. More Bonfires
That's all I can think of for now. Let me know if you have any other ideas!
Love,
Kailey
p.s. They are currently playing a melodic version of Christmas in the Northwest! Awesome!
What the heck happened!? How are we at Christmas break! I am currently sitting here at the Oakland International airport, three hours before my flight, (feeling not so hot :( but also :)) reflecting on this semester. I would just like to say that I am so thankful for my group of friends at USF. You guys are a truly amazing support system and I know that I would not be able to get through all the crappy parts of college without you guys, and the fun times would not be as fun without you,so thanks. I am going to spare us all yet another verbal explosion of nerves and skip talking about how freaked out I am that we're almost half done with college (ok sorry, I had to bring it up a little bit). I am very excited to have nothing to do during Christmas break, but way more excited to come back early and chillax in the city! wahoo. Anyway, here are somethings I think we should do for next year/semester:
1. Rickshaw Stop (ok, I made a promise...ahhh)
2. Tie-Dye!!
3. Scavanger Hunt
4. Explore the city more
5. Eat at Ikes/ Velo Rouges Cafe everyday
6. Random Dance parties on campus
7. More Bonfires
That's all I can think of for now. Let me know if you have any other ideas!
Love,
Kailey
p.s. They are currently playing a melodic version of Christmas in the Northwest! Awesome!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
I feel like a stripper
AHHHHH so I'm in the airport right now getting ready to fly home (this is Brice by the way), and I can't stop thinking about how the semester has gone by so fast! I miss everyone already! I also think that I'm still drunk/high after last night. Haahaha Cameron and Ali were pretty funny to say the least. Cameron of course made 50 new friends and forgot to take a breath from the time he started drinking to the time he went to bed. And Ali was a goofball per usual, and also made me smoke my lungs black. God my friends are pretty cool. So anyway, what I wanted to say is that going home now feels so different than it used to. And in my unnatural state this morning while riding in the Super Shuttle van, I realized that it is different because it is as if I'm no longer "going home" as I am "visiting home." And what I mean by this is that USF and San Francisco are my life now and my home has become the "place where I grew up." I know I have family and friends there that I love and cannot wait to see, but I also have very important relationships here. So the idea that college is just a phase or a this unreal place is becoming less true as I begin to develop my life here in San Francisco. This is my reality and I'm realizing how awesome it is day by day.
Sorry if that was a little too philosophical, it's how my brain is functioning on only 2 hours of sleep and too much Brandy and Doobie (that was for you, Addysen). I hope all of you have wonderful breaks with your family and friends, and I cannot wait to see your scrumptious faces when you return. With all of my edible love,
Sorry if that was a little too philosophical, it's how my brain is functioning on only 2 hours of sleep and too much Brandy and Doobie (that was for you, Addysen). I hope all of you have wonderful breaks with your family and friends, and I cannot wait to see your scrumptious faces when you return. With all of my edible love,
Thursday, December 11, 2008
one more down
So as I sit here watching my QBA students take their final, I'm realizing that this semester really is basically over. I have 4 more hours of work and 2 more finals between me and Christmas break. I'm not really sure how I feel about that. On one hand, this semester has kind of worn me out. I'm hoping I will let myself not work quite so hard next semester. On the other hand, my time here is basically half way done. Since I'll be gone all next year, it kind of seems like that time doesn't count. I'm almost done with 3 semester here, and they have gone incredibly fast. I have one more semester this year, then 2 more senior year and I'm done. That is terrifying for 2 reasons: it means I only have 3 more semesters to fully enjoy the friends I love so much, and then after that we have to face the real world. It is almost too much to bear so I will stop thinking about that for now and hope that they finish their final soon so I can see all of your beautiful faces (or at least I'll get to see most of you)
love and finals (with lots of cafine!)
Laina
love and finals (with lots of cafine!)
Laina
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
couch
dear friends,
i was out walking today, not too far from school, when i stumbled upon a deep purple, velour, overstuffed armchair/ loveseat. i wished that you had all been with me so that i could have carried it awkwardly back to the dorms and squeezed it into some tiny room.
when i walked by later, it was raining and the chair/couch was soggy :( nothing like soggy velour.
anyway, i thought of you and random chairs and $20.
lamest blog ever, sorry lol.
love,
mt
i was out walking today, not too far from school, when i stumbled upon a deep purple, velour, overstuffed armchair/ loveseat. i wished that you had all been with me so that i could have carried it awkwardly back to the dorms and squeezed it into some tiny room.
when i walked by later, it was raining and the chair/couch was soggy :( nothing like soggy velour.
anyway, i thought of you and random chairs and $20.
lamest blog ever, sorry lol.
love,
mt
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