I went to dinner tonight with Jason and a bunch of the IU Cinema folks. Jason does a podcast for the Cinema with his friend, Andy, and the Cinema director. It was a really fun time! We ate at FARM on Kirkwood. I'd never eaten there before, but I'd heard of it plenty. It's pretty cool! All the food they serve is locally grown or raised. I really enjoy eating in places like that because I feel like I'm helping out the economy! You're welcome, America!
What I really enjoyed about tonight was that I got to get a little glimpse into Jason's world. He and I talk all the time, of course, but when he talks about the Cinema, I never really understand... Now that I've met some people and learned a little more, I feel like I can really appreciate all the hard work he's putting into this project! I'm so proud of him!
I got pretty dressed up for this evening. I'll admit, I was probably a little overdressed, but it's whatever. I looked good. :-P It's not very often that Jason and I are invited to fancy dinners or outings, so of course I made it a point to make sure I could go to this one. I had a friend mention over the summer that she wanted to be with a guy who would take her to black-tie affairs. (First of all, that's hilarious because she was dating a guy in radio...) This was the closest we've gotten to that, besides a wedding or something. I loved it!
I can see the sparkle in Jason's eye when he talks about films. It really is a passion of his. If someday, he would want to go back to film school, I would TOTALLY be supportive of that. And at the same time, when he talks about his job now, and his responsibilities and how far he's come, and can see that he sits a little taller and talks a little louder - he's proud of himself! As he should be!
I've been thinking a lot lately about what my future holds after I graduate. Probably because I just finished up this semester and I only have one more semester until I graduate. The other night at a Christmas party, one of my friends said that everyone needs to write out their life goals. Whatever they may be. I don't think I'm to the point right now where I can definitely write out a set of goals... I've never been the kind of person who is so focused on having a good career or making a ton of money or whatever. I want a family and a happy life. Whatever that may be.
I kind of forgot where I was going with this blog... Dang.
In other news...
Marly and Jase are engaged!! He proposed on Monday morning! He was going to wait until Christmas, but he just couldn't do it! I'm so excited for them. Marly's been wanting and waiting to get married for such a long time, and now here it is!! They're thinking probably April 2012. I can't wait! :-)
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
I might get your heart racing in my skin tight jeans...
There's a lot on my mind this evening. I'm at work, so consultant evaluation forms are kind of clouding my thoughts a bit, but I do have some pretty good stuff moving around in my brain right now that I just KNOW my blog needs me to put on it.
Buckle up, world.
My IU grad school application is in. It's done, finally. $135, a TON of stress, and a frantic 30 minute panic attack later, I've officially applied to grad school. Yeah, I only applied to IU. Some people might not think that's a good choice, but it's my choice. And I'll deal with the consequences or the benefits. Where I'm at in my life right now doesn't put me in a position to go to any other school. My first reason is location. That's the honest truth. It might seem lame, but I don't really care. My LIFE is in Bloomington right now. I live here, I work here, I have friends here, I have a boyfriend here. It's not merely the town where I go to college. I don't want to uproot. I'm a midwestern girl. I grew up in Indiana. I know the southern part of this state pretty darn well. My family is just a couple hours away in case I ever needed to be home for something. It just works, and I like that. Also, I love my teacher. Ms. Wise is awesome. I'm resistant to changing teachers because I've made such progress with Ms. Wise. She and I speak a lot of the same language, and she has a way of teaching that really connects with me. I'm sure I'd do fine with another teacher, but when I think about having someone new, I can't help but think about what I would be missing. The last reason, and probably the biggest issue, is the fact that it costs so much money to just apply to schools. Frankly, I just couldn't afford it. I'm going to be in enough debt when I have to get my own loans and start paying for my own school and rent (yes, I currently have a pretty good situation where my parents still pay for a lot of my "cost of living," for which I'm very grateful) that I certainly don't need to get a credit card and start charging things like money is fake. Money isn't fake. It's very real. And I really don't have a lot.
Charlie Grable passed away on Monday morning. Charlie was a dear friend to all of us at First Baptist Church. He had been suffering with his health for a little while. While his death won't be easy for us all to handle, especially his wife, kids and grandkids, we all know Charlie's in a better place now, and he's free from pain. He's back to his old self again, probably cuttin it up with the best of them up there! We're all sure going to miss him.
Thanksgiving was last week. I love Thanksgiving. It's a great holiday where we step back and take a look at all of the gifts God has blessed our lives with. I have such a blessed life. God has given me a great family, wonderful friends, a caring and loving boyfriend, a shelter over my head, enough money to get by, food to eat, shoes on my feet, an education, and a job. I sure don't say thank-you to God nearly as much as I should. He gets all the credit. I'd have nothing without Him. The Thanksgiving celebrations at home were much smaller this year. Not everyone could make it in town, but those of us who were together had a great time! It's so good to see family and to spend time with loved ones.
And with Thanksgiving comes overeating. And with overeating comes large Becky. That's what I am. Right now, I'm so large. I'm the largest I've been in my life. My friend Heather posted on her facebook that she feels like herself only in a fat suit. That's EXACTLY how I feel right now! I feel the same as I normally do, just a little squishier and thicker. Not cool. The problem is that I legitimately do not have enough time to eat healthily or to exercise regularly. Next semester, however, this will be a different story. If all goes as planned, I should have enough time to dedicate to regular exercise and a healthy diet. No more McDonald's meals because I don't have time for anything else. Plus that's such a waste of money. Bluh. I want to get back to where I was last year this time. And overall, I just want to feel good. I don't feel horrible now, but I am frustrated. I want to not be frustrated.
Where have jeggings been all my life?! I bought my first pair of jeggings on Black Friday 2010 (aka the best Friday in the universe), and I LOVE them!! They're perfect! They're just skinny jeans that you can actually move in! You can't get more perfect than that. Skinny jeans are great for wearing with boots, but they are so darn restricting! These jeggings (or jeggins as Charity lovingly refers to them...) are just what the doctor ordered! If I had more money (which I most certainly don't...) I'd go right to the store and buy a few more pairs! Want to know a secret? I've already worn these jeggings 4 times in the last 5 days. Woops? Maybe.
I'd like to start a youtube series of myself singing Katy Perry songs in opera voice. There. I said it. That's what has been on my mind the most. lol It could be hilarious. Her songs are so ridiculous. Why not sing them like they're serious and operatic?! Duh. Stay tuned, world.
Buckle up, world.
My IU grad school application is in. It's done, finally. $135, a TON of stress, and a frantic 30 minute panic attack later, I've officially applied to grad school. Yeah, I only applied to IU. Some people might not think that's a good choice, but it's my choice. And I'll deal with the consequences or the benefits. Where I'm at in my life right now doesn't put me in a position to go to any other school. My first reason is location. That's the honest truth. It might seem lame, but I don't really care. My LIFE is in Bloomington right now. I live here, I work here, I have friends here, I have a boyfriend here. It's not merely the town where I go to college. I don't want to uproot. I'm a midwestern girl. I grew up in Indiana. I know the southern part of this state pretty darn well. My family is just a couple hours away in case I ever needed to be home for something. It just works, and I like that. Also, I love my teacher. Ms. Wise is awesome. I'm resistant to changing teachers because I've made such progress with Ms. Wise. She and I speak a lot of the same language, and she has a way of teaching that really connects with me. I'm sure I'd do fine with another teacher, but when I think about having someone new, I can't help but think about what I would be missing. The last reason, and probably the biggest issue, is the fact that it costs so much money to just apply to schools. Frankly, I just couldn't afford it. I'm going to be in enough debt when I have to get my own loans and start paying for my own school and rent (yes, I currently have a pretty good situation where my parents still pay for a lot of my "cost of living," for which I'm very grateful) that I certainly don't need to get a credit card and start charging things like money is fake. Money isn't fake. It's very real. And I really don't have a lot.
Charlie Grable passed away on Monday morning. Charlie was a dear friend to all of us at First Baptist Church. He had been suffering with his health for a little while. While his death won't be easy for us all to handle, especially his wife, kids and grandkids, we all know Charlie's in a better place now, and he's free from pain. He's back to his old self again, probably cuttin it up with the best of them up there! We're all sure going to miss him.
Thanksgiving was last week. I love Thanksgiving. It's a great holiday where we step back and take a look at all of the gifts God has blessed our lives with. I have such a blessed life. God has given me a great family, wonderful friends, a caring and loving boyfriend, a shelter over my head, enough money to get by, food to eat, shoes on my feet, an education, and a job. I sure don't say thank-you to God nearly as much as I should. He gets all the credit. I'd have nothing without Him. The Thanksgiving celebrations at home were much smaller this year. Not everyone could make it in town, but those of us who were together had a great time! It's so good to see family and to spend time with loved ones.
And with Thanksgiving comes overeating. And with overeating comes large Becky. That's what I am. Right now, I'm so large. I'm the largest I've been in my life. My friend Heather posted on her facebook that she feels like herself only in a fat suit. That's EXACTLY how I feel right now! I feel the same as I normally do, just a little squishier and thicker. Not cool. The problem is that I legitimately do not have enough time to eat healthily or to exercise regularly. Next semester, however, this will be a different story. If all goes as planned, I should have enough time to dedicate to regular exercise and a healthy diet. No more McDonald's meals because I don't have time for anything else. Plus that's such a waste of money. Bluh. I want to get back to where I was last year this time. And overall, I just want to feel good. I don't feel horrible now, but I am frustrated. I want to not be frustrated.
Where have jeggings been all my life?! I bought my first pair of jeggings on Black Friday 2010 (aka the best Friday in the universe), and I LOVE them!! They're perfect! They're just skinny jeans that you can actually move in! You can't get more perfect than that. Skinny jeans are great for wearing with boots, but they are so darn restricting! These jeggings (or jeggins as Charity lovingly refers to them...) are just what the doctor ordered! If I had more money (which I most certainly don't...) I'd go right to the store and buy a few more pairs! Want to know a secret? I've already worn these jeggings 4 times in the last 5 days. Woops? Maybe.
I'd like to start a youtube series of myself singing Katy Perry songs in opera voice. There. I said it. That's what has been on my mind the most. lol It could be hilarious. Her songs are so ridiculous. Why not sing them like they're serious and operatic?! Duh. Stay tuned, world.
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