Where oh where to begin... This semester has been crazy busy.
My last post was about the beginnings of Spring Sing and well, now it's over. This year's show was much better than last year's, and I also had way more fun preparing this show. The director made it a fun environment while accomplishing the same goal instead of yelling at us all the time. Spring Sing really is one of my favorite times, not because I literally have no free time, but because it gives me a chance to spend more time on the relationships with my sisters that will last a lifetime.
Sure, I've been grumpy, happy, and probably in every kind of mood imaginable, but my friends still seem to love me, or they're doing a great job faking it. ;) Overall this Spring Sing show was better than last year. Every club improved their show making it even more enjoyable. Now that Spring Sing is over I have a little more free time this week then it's Spring Break!! But after Spring Break brings the never ending evenings of homework and projects I procrastinated, the multiple club events we postponed because of Spring Sing, banquet season, New York City (this one I'm actually excited about) then on to dead week and finals.
When I look at it that way, all I can see is the rest of my semester flying by. I've had a little reminiscing time tonight and realized how fast college has flown by. It seems like yesterday I was a freshman on OC's campus, and just last week I enrolled for my final fall semester. Not that long ago I was excited to move into the dorms, and now I'm in the apartments which seems like a huge milestone when you're a freshman for those of you non-OC people. (It's pretty awesome :p) I'm sure there are many other things I can come up with, but there's no need for me to shed a tear. College has been amazing so far and I know my senior year will be even better. I would just prefer time to slow down so I can enjoy it even more.
I suppose I can conclude with wedding plans. I booked our photographer (thanks Jerry and Rachel!!) We don't have a date or a venue yet. BUT since spring is coming we'll start looking soon once things slow down a bit. Along with looking for a place, we'll take some official engagement pictures. :) I've been pinning stuff like crazy on Pinterest and I can't wait to start planning things for real this summer. I've decided on my bridesmaids and quite frankly, I just can't wait to marry my best friend. :)
I feel like this post has been an emotional roller coaster, but that's exactly what I am.
Until next time, enjoy this lovely song, and many others, by the Piano Guys.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Spring What?
Needless to say, the hectic-ness of the new semester has begun. I'm now in my third week of classes, and I can already tell it's going to be a tough semester. But, with the help of my friends, we will all make it through. :)
The main part of the Spring Semester that EVERYONE talks about is Spring Sing!! Whoop! We had our first practice last night, and it was amazing. We just learned songs to begin with, but just for the first practice, we're looking pretty good. There are a couple reasons why I love Spring Sing so much, and of course there are some down sides too, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Spring Sing brings quality time 3 times a week with my sisters of Pi Zeta Phi. It gives me the chance to get to know all the girls even more, and brings us closer. That is by far the main reason I love Spring Sing so much. Without it, I would only spend time with my sisters at meeting, games, and maybe for dinner occasionally. The other reason I love Spring Sing is because I love to sing. ;) Betcha didn't know that one! :p Spring Sing gives me a chance to sing and dance and joke around with my sisters, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
This semester has been a rough one with my relationships with friends. It's been challenging finding time to spend with my fiance', family, and friends, but I'm getting there one step at a time. These next 6 weeks are about to bring a bigger challenge, but I think I'm ready for it this time.
OHH Wedding planning! I've narrowed it down to a few locations I want to look at, and we've picked a tentative date depending on where we have it. My mom and I went dress shopping this past Monday, and I have a better idea of what I want now, and I may have found the one I want. :) Other than that, plans are still in the works, but things are starting to fall into place.
I think that is all I have for now. :)
Song of the day: Two Black Cadillacs - Carrie Underwood
P.S. Watch the video, it's legit. :)
The main part of the Spring Semester that EVERYONE talks about is Spring Sing!! Whoop! We had our first practice last night, and it was amazing. We just learned songs to begin with, but just for the first practice, we're looking pretty good. There are a couple reasons why I love Spring Sing so much, and of course there are some down sides too, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Spring Sing brings quality time 3 times a week with my sisters of Pi Zeta Phi. It gives me the chance to get to know all the girls even more, and brings us closer. That is by far the main reason I love Spring Sing so much. Without it, I would only spend time with my sisters at meeting, games, and maybe for dinner occasionally. The other reason I love Spring Sing is because I love to sing. ;) Betcha didn't know that one! :p Spring Sing gives me a chance to sing and dance and joke around with my sisters, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
This semester has been a rough one with my relationships with friends. It's been challenging finding time to spend with my fiance', family, and friends, but I'm getting there one step at a time. These next 6 weeks are about to bring a bigger challenge, but I think I'm ready for it this time.
OHH Wedding planning! I've narrowed it down to a few locations I want to look at, and we've picked a tentative date depending on where we have it. My mom and I went dress shopping this past Monday, and I have a better idea of what I want now, and I may have found the one I want. :) Other than that, plans are still in the works, but things are starting to fall into place.
I think that is all I have for now. :)
Song of the day: Two Black Cadillacs - Carrie Underwood
P.S. Watch the video, it's legit. :)
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
New Year, New Beginnings
Nothing like starting off the new year with a blog post right? Let's see, the last time I updated this thing was in October. Needless to say, a lot has happened since then. In November I turned 21, and on that same day I said yes to marry the man of my dreams. :) We are still working on setting a date, but the wedding will be in May of 2014 after I graduate. I'm so excited I can't even begin to tell you. I've been looking at places online, and since I want an outdoor wedding, I'll have to wait a few months before we can actually go visit, but more will be coming soon. I have a lot of ideas swimming around in my head, I just need to get them sorted out.
With December came stress and fun as usual. Dead week and finals were pretty rough, but I ended the semester with 5 A's and 1 B so I can't complain. Okay, I can, but I'm not going to. :) After finals came working at Chick-Fil-A for the entire break to make some extra cash, and I did just that. I also took a class over break so I could lighten my workload this semester because 18 hours last semester was lot to handle. In addition to class and working I got to see my handsome fiance a lot and I couldn't have asked for a better break. :) We got to experience the fun/complicatedness of having to go to two separate family Christmases, which turned into a total of 5 Christmases, but we got them all done. I'm so excited to marry into that family.
And now a new year has begun, as well as a new semester. This semester brings Spring Sing, Wedding planning, 15 hours of school, work, and many more things, but I'm ready for it. I'm anxious to see what God has planned for me this year, because He is stirring a lot in me right now. So if you don't mind, say a prayer for me to keep my mind and heart open to what He has to say and that I'll do what he wants me to do. I have a tendency to be stubborn and not listen, but I'm going to try and change that this year.
So here is to new beginnings. I'm excited to see what this new year brings.
Let me know if there is anything I can pray about for you.
Song of the Day: Firm Foundation
P.S. We sang this at church tonight, and for once I actually listened to the words instead of just singing them, and I challenge you to do the same. Do you really believe that he is your firm foundation?
With December came stress and fun as usual. Dead week and finals were pretty rough, but I ended the semester with 5 A's and 1 B so I can't complain. Okay, I can, but I'm not going to. :) After finals came working at Chick-Fil-A for the entire break to make some extra cash, and I did just that. I also took a class over break so I could lighten my workload this semester because 18 hours last semester was lot to handle. In addition to class and working I got to see my handsome fiance a lot and I couldn't have asked for a better break. :) We got to experience the fun/complicatedness of having to go to two separate family Christmases, which turned into a total of 5 Christmases, but we got them all done. I'm so excited to marry into that family.
And now a new year has begun, as well as a new semester. This semester brings Spring Sing, Wedding planning, 15 hours of school, work, and many more things, but I'm ready for it. I'm anxious to see what God has planned for me this year, because He is stirring a lot in me right now. So if you don't mind, say a prayer for me to keep my mind and heart open to what He has to say and that I'll do what he wants me to do. I have a tendency to be stubborn and not listen, but I'm going to try and change that this year.
So here is to new beginnings. I'm excited to see what this new year brings.
Let me know if there is anything I can pray about for you.
Song of the Day: Firm Foundation
P.S. We sang this at church tonight, and for once I actually listened to the words instead of just singing them, and I challenge you to do the same. Do you really believe that he is your firm foundation?
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