Subtle Things & Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year, my sister's birthday fell on Thanksgiving. As much as she loves this, because she gets pie for her dessert (she made a cherry pie, in fact) I feel like she deserves a day all to herself.
Happy 18th Birthday, baby sister. Like I said in your card, I truly admire your character and spirit, and I love you with all my heart.

Unfortunately, I worked on Thanksgiving. After work, Tim and I changed, and went to his mother's house for dinner, and then we went to my parent's house for pie and Toy Story 3. I really love my family, and I am utterly grateful for the joy that they bring me. I was talking with my little brothers as they went to bed, and before I tucked them in, I had shown them a photo of the puppy Tim and I are considering adopting. They spent ten minutes screaming out names such as "Tron", "Setharoth" (whose namesake is that of a "boss" in Kingdom Hearts) "Boogy" and "Flower". I love their naivete. However, their creativity inspired Tim and I; if we get a girl, her name will be "Daisy" and if we get a boy we like the names "Bruiser" and "Speedy".

Today was the terrifying Black Friday. I worked at 5:15 in the morning, and had to hunt down a parking spot in the goonies of the parking lot. I promise you, I sold at least 1000 pairs of socks. HOLYGOODLORDINHEAVENJESUS.

School is getting me down. It's dead week! Bah! Yo tengo examen el espanol en el viernes. (I have a Spanish exam on Friday). On Monday I have a 20 minute presentation, and a five page essay outline due (the essay is due next week, along with a website explaining my progress in college, and if I meet the University goals.) And I also have an oral exam for Spanish as well. Eeeegads.

On a happier note, I registered for my second term! I'm taking hip-hop, psychology, Spanish and FRINQ. I think it will be so much fun! I still only attend class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Life busy -- but I am thankful for it.

Subtle Things & A Whole New Ballpark

It's hard to believe that a month and a half have already passed since I last blogged. Man, how life catches up with me. Time to catch up with you! :)  

Tim and I are officially apartment renters! The move only took a day, and unpacking only took a week. Our place it wonderful, and surprisingly enough, we are not financially struggling. Here are some pictures!

Living on your own is such a culture shock.        It took me about a month to realize that I'm not on vacation with my boyfriend; this is my home.

Secret: Whenever I come home, I say "Hi, Home."

Combining two completely different lives is such a task. I mean, trying to change for the better, but make it fair is so diffcult. From little things -- (for example: I drink diet soda, Tim does not. Tim eats peanut butter, I do not.) -- to much  harder, deeper things to compromise. But we are loving every minute of it! I started school on the 27th, and I love it as well. I take the max to class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and I am taking 13 credits. I am taking WR115, SP101, and my FRINQ, none of which are particularly interesting, but I am getting by just fine. Next term, I plan to take WR121, SP102, Hip-hop! and my FRINQ class.

New developments about myself:

I am now officially a Gleek.

I now watch Criminal Minds.

I am in love with crazy P-town.

I miss dancing  more than anything, and somehow, I am more organized in college then I ever was in high school.

 More to come soon!

Subtle Things & Heavenly Rewards

I was working today, and per policy, asked a sweet older gentleman if he had a Rewards card for me to scan. He proceeded to say, "Naw, you get your rewards in Heaven." :)

Here are 7 things that are on my mind everyday:

--> Tim; but that's a no-brainer.

--> How much I am going to miss my family once I'm moved out.

--> Money, money, money.

--> PFC Joshua Christie, and how much I miss him.

--> Ice cream... :p

--> How much I wish I had my driver's license.
--> aaaaaaaaannnnndddddd - how much I love the human species.

I am such a lucky girl.

Subtle Things & My Boyfriend

I love this kid, and man, am I one lucky girl.

We move in on September 1st, and I cannot wait.

There is something about him; this secure feeling. I know that even when things aren't okay, they will be -eventually- because I've got him. He's my best friend, partner in crime, and my secret keeper.

With all this hectic moving stuff, I've seen us solve problems together, budget, prioritize, and cooperate like none other. I've never known someone I work better with. But this isn't just a business relationship; he is the most entertaining person to spend time with. I don't know how to explain it any other way than this: we just, match.

You know how people always say, "you'll just know" that you are with the right person?
Well, I know.

Subtle Things & Life

Now comes the time where everything changes. Everyone is leaving, and nothing is the same.
It's crazy.

Subtle Things & Imperfections

Today was such a good day. I am on the path to health for my body, mind and soul, and I feel so good.

Everything just worked out today. And I didn't feel sick or paranoid, which is such a nice change.

After work, I participated in a Project 365 photo shoot with the lovely Nicole. And this was the product:

Day 63/365. My new favorite. :)

We painted our faces pink, and then pulled off a Cirque du Soliel design on our faces in yellow. Our tongues matched the pink!

However, this magnificent photograph was not the only thing produced this evening. Little does Nicole know, she teaches me new things all the time.

Tonight, I found the beauty in imperfection.

When we painted our faces initially, it outlined and emphasized all our scars and bumps. At first, self conscious, we noticed the imperfections on each other, and relaxed. Despite being covered beyond recognition in mixed pink paint, Nicole is one of the most beautiful people I have ever met. That is the beauty in imperfection; it allows you to love and let go. Nicole and I both have imperfections far more serious than acne, but we love the other, despite. Again, that is the beauty in imperfection.  Having the ability to love another, and look past the bumps and scars.

I love you, Nicole. Good luck in your upcoming year at school, and I have the utmost confidence in your abilities. Thank you for everything.

Subtle Things & Movies

I have found that I am a very picky woman when it comes to movies.

With action movies, I tend to get bored.

With science fiction and gore, I get sick to my stomach.

With inspirational movies and romances, I usually cry.

And I laugh at all the rest.

Except, I cannot handle murder movies and scary movies. They make me want to cry. While my family watches many good movies, I feel bad because my family really likes to watch psychological thrillers, but I just can't watch them.

The Lovely Bones is currently playing in the living room, and I made it to the part when her neighbor "shows her what he made", and then had to bail.

I'm just too light-hearted I guess. Is that bad?