Lightrail Adventures

So today, I was riding on the lightrail, heading to downtown Phoenix with Cheese. And a crazy guy got on the train, which isn't an out of the ordinary experience. Except he sat down across the aisle from us, and asked if we had a dollar. Then he said some crap about Britney Spears. And we tuned out, just thinking he was the usual crazy. And then he said that he was going to kill us. At first I thought he was joking, and then he started rambling again. We went to go get off the train, but he reached into his bag and told us not to move. So we didn't. Sad thing is, there were plenty of people around us on the train at this point. And they did nothing. Nothing. So crazy dude that smelt bad started asking us if we knew Jesus. And he said that he would like us, because we were young. This would be our last day alive. And he kept going on about that for a while, and we were sitting there freaking out. He asked us if there was anyone that we wanted to say goodbye to, and Cheese looked at him and said "No. Do you?" I love her! lol. And then he rambled on some more, and started freaking us out more, getting more and more creepy. We asked what he wanted, and he said a dollar. Cheese said she didn't have one, that she barely had enough to eat (hahah). Then she said she might have 25 cents, and she gave it to him. Then the guy looked at me. Luckily, the guy in front of me gave him a dollar and told him to "Get the F of the train, and to leave us alone." And he got off the train. So thankful for that guy. We asked him if we could pay him back, but he said no. So thankful for him. And that Cheese was with me. And that I'm alive. And I really hate that guy.

And then, after we got back to Tempe, we went and got a dollar lunch at the institute with our money. =)

Scrapbook

So, this morning, randomly, I had the feeling that I should start scrapbooking again. Weird, huh? Especially because it takes way too much concentration for me, and I am bound to get way frustrated. But I think I am going to act on it, because there are a lot of things that have happened lately (most of which I've posted on this blog) that I want to record, along with some things that happened like a year or two ago. But I always want to have them recorded. Like...

• my trip to china
• graduation
• my trip to new york
• all the adventures with the twins
• my visits to Heather in Thatcher. =)

Sure, they are on facebook in the photo albums... But what if something happens where they all just disappear. And then my computer crashes. Horribleness. I wouldn't have any pictures. So I think I'm going to start scrapbooking. Yeah.

Tired and Orange

Two words can describe me right now. Tired, and orange. But the second is only caused by a shirt that I am wearing... So that doesn't need to be explained all that much. Other than its bright orange. Really, really bright orange. As for the tired... That's from a long weekend, and just a long semester, with not enough sleep involved in it. Needless to say, I am going to arrange my schedule much better next semester. I'll be taking more credits, but hopefully be here less often, allowing for more SLEEP. The wonderful thing. And on top of this, I'm either going to take two days at polytechnic, or two full days at the downtown campus. No more of this classes on two campuses on one day. Except for the rest of this semester, that is. But come on, its almost October (which makes me feel better about the orange)... Which means then there will be November, and just a tid bit of December! Yay!!! Maybe like 11 weeks left of school... Maybe 12. I don't know when the semester ends. But I can't wait until it does. =)

learn-age

Some things that I've learned since I started college nearly a month ago (and if you don't want to read the list... The post below is probably better):

• its not something to stress about wondering if it will be harder than high school, unless you have really hard classes...
• it doesn't matter what college you go to, as long as you have friends near by.
• there is A LOT of extra time when you space your classes like I did. Don't be afraid to put classes closer together. Unless one is in tempe and one is in downtown... Then leave at least 50 minutes.
• take institute- its so much better than seminary.
• if you go to ASU, and you plan to park in the institute parking garage on tuesday / thurday, get there before nine... it fills up quickly.
• if you are going to be taking the light rail more than once in a blue moon, its probably worth it to buy the U-Pass. 80 bucks gets you a whole school year of basically unlimited access to the public transportation system. Even the buses.
• college is way expensive
• there are a ton of cool people at the institute, all of them are generally friendly too.
• don't count out people who aren't of your religion. They are awesome.
• having a laptop is nice, although not necessary. If I didn't have it, I would just sit at the institute for five hours almost everyday with NOTHING to do. Other than talk to people, of course.
• talk to people, don't be anti-social.
• be happy!
• get plenty of sleep on the weekends. You wont get much during the week.
• read your tests carefully so you don't make stupid mistakes.
• take classes that don't have tests...
• try and find a three credit class that only meets once a week, for 75 minutes. Its great.
• keep in contact with people who don't go to the same college as you.
• just believe that things will work out for the best.
• learn about google docs... great thing for lab reports and group projects.
• find joy in the little things
• there is a great little mexican place on the downtown campus that is cheap, and has good food.
• make faces at your brother from across the room after he makes faces at you. People will only see him, and thinks he's weird (end results not guaranteed).
• talking to Rissa for five hours on Skype is amazing... She should get on more often.
• dollar lunches at the institute... Go to them. Cheap, good food.
• be involved. Join clubs, meet people out of your circle.
• expand that circle to include people who you didn't go to high school with.
• make long lists like this during times when you have nothing to do, waiting to eat dollar lunches.
• once you notice one thing (like a tiny skateboard) you notice that same thing constantly for the rest of the day.
• remember your clicker for class.
• go to firesides.
• and again, be happy!!

little moments of happiness

Another day at school, which means another blog post. Now, you may think that this means the post will be about nothing. Which is...

Possible,

maybe even

probable.

But you are still reading, are you not? At least I am starting to use these cool little editing techniques to make my posts look cooler. Makes for an interesting read. Or at least a less boring one.

Well, yesterday, as I stated before, was way too loooong. And then you have the fact that I had to go back to school today. Bummer, right? Totally. A few things did make things better yesterday. Like hanging out with people at the Hayden Library. I know, I know, I went someplace other than the institute. Gasp. But its okay! I was back there after my chemistry class! Anyways... I really like the Hayden Library. Its chill, underground for the most part. The only part that I'm ever going to go in is, anyways. This means that even though its Arizona, and extremely bright outside... Almost ALWAYS, you can have nice walls made out of widows completely, AND be able to see. Now that's a nice thing.

Really

really

nice.

And I got a mountain dew while there. It was pricey, but it had caffeine! Something they don't sell in the institute's vending machine. Very disappointing.

Ironic things also happened. Monday, in my english class, someone mentioned the Environment Arizona people that hang out around Hayden Lawn and come up and ask you if "you have time for the environment." And how if you have to get somewhere, and you say

"no"

it automatically seems like you hate the environment. Now, I'm not someone who is going to parade around telling people that they are sinners for driving a car and putting out carbon emission. Or to just spray a bunch of aerosol cans for the heck of it. But then again, I'm not a believer of global warming. In fact, I'm writing an essay on how it doesn't exist. I just don't think that you should get all up in someones face for it. But anyways, I was talking to a friend about this on the way to Hayden, and what do you know... Some kid comes up and asks us if

"we have time for the environment"

So we stopped, and asked if there was anyway for us to help the environment which didn't include us giving money to their organization. And do you know what his answer was?

He didn't know of any.

Yeah, real aware person there. I could tell you several ways to "help the environment." And I don't even go around wearing a shirt advocating it. If you want to do that, then be aware. Otherwise you'll just look like some dumb person who got sucked into it. Which he probably was. Although it was entertaining and ironic.

But that by far wasn't the best part of my day. Earlier in the day, I was really craving panda express. So you know what I did? I went to panda on the way home from school. Got myself an egg roll, double orange chicken (didn't feel like choosing another one), chow mein, and a fortune cookie. And it was delish, wonderful... So worth the seven bucks. Yumm... And it satisfied my panda craving for probably a good two weeks. Yay!

What did my fortune say, you ask?

"You will find good fortune in love."

So, from the last post, you probably gathered that I did not study for my chemistry test. Well, I've now taken the test and graded it based on the key that was posted online. I got a 22 out of 25, which counts as an A- in the class.

Not bad...

...but not great.

I could have gotten 24 out of 25, if I had read the questions closer. They were stupid little mistakes. And that bugs me. A lot. Which means next time, I am going to read the test closer, and maybe study. But only maybe.

Oh, and my tuesdays are way to long. Eleven hours. That's nearly half a day, which is nearly half of the earth's complete rotation around the sun, which is 1/730th of the earth's rotation on its axis completely. Which is way too much time spent at school.

So, I have a chemistry test today. In twenty minutes, actually. Am I prepared? No. Am I with a group of people who are preparing? Yes. Am I participating? Not really.

I love college.

(Oh... And apparently your blog posts don't have to have titles. So cool.)

College, part deux

College. I know that my last post was mostly complaining about it... and I still hold to the fact that its not as great as its hyped up to be. But... Some things make it better. Like the people. I love the institute. They are all really nice. And then you have the dollar lunches at the institute. They are good - and cheap. Another high point is only having a class once or twice a week. Its soo nice... Although that's still too much for my taste. Maybe it will get better with time. Then you have lots of boys. :) lots and lots of boys. But sadly, lots of them are married. Its scary how many people are married or engaged... Out of my friends who graduated with me in may. For sure, I know of one who's married, and at least five who are engaged. How creepy is that? I know of someone who is still at mountain view who is engaged. Now I just find that insane. How could someone be engaged in high school. Like really? Are you insane? But that's just my opinion. A strong one, but an opinion. So don't go hatin' because I said that. Isn't the point of a blog to speak your mind? So that's me speaking mine. And if I'm married in a year (which is very, very, very unlikely), who cares. That's life.

And technically this is is post three...

...but deux just sounds so much cooler.

FHE

I've decided that I like FHE. The singles ward version. At least I like the people there. Its a great thing... You go, you goof off, and you meet people. A lot of the time they are really nice, cute, return missionaries. I mean, what could be better? And then you have the creepers that you meet. But I guess those are canceled out by all the cool people who are there, because they aren't all that potent. Less than I thought.

Moral of the... post... I'm going to start going to FHE more often.

=)

Conflicting Feelings

Well, I hate to admit this, but I am conflicted pertaining to college AGAIN. I know, I know, its a bit too late, as I am already attending ASU, right? Well, true... Except for certain places that would be equal the cost. I could always transfer. Lol. Now, no college really appeals to me because of their standard of academics... None that I could get into, that is. And those are WAY too expensive. But there are other factors that matter. Don't get me wrong -- I like ASU, its way fun (except for the going to class part), but I just feel like something is missing from it. I don't know what it is... But it's something. And then you have the horrible weather. Yes, I understand that I have lived in Arizona all my life, and I should be used to the curse-ed heat. But I don't think you ever get used to it. Every summer it comes back, and it is horrible. But where else is there to go? No way am I ever going to live in utah (except for maybe PA school, at U of U). Colorado is extremely nice, but there is out of state tuition there. Even instate tuition in AZ without a scholarship is too much... Ruling out NAU and U of A (as if I would go to either of those). So then you have BYUH and BYUI. And I'm not a fan of BYU. Not to mention that 1) I'm not a minority (specifically Polynesian), so BYUH is out... and 2) I would like my school to have at least some standards academically.

And then again, maybe this has nothing to do with the school I'm going to. It could just be due to withdrawl from the twins. I mean, it would be so much better if they were here in Arizona with me. No matter what school they went to. I mean, I bet I could go to EA right now and be happy because Heather is down there. I wouldn't be satisfied with the academics, but my social life would be completed. I think its just because none of my extremely close friends are here with me right now. And that there is no potential for them to be here until the summer. Its horrible.

And its causing conflicting feelings.

My LONG weekend

Well, recently, I had a four day weekend. Very nice concept, and I would probably do it again. Minus the being sick part. But here's how it went: Skip Chemistry on thursday.... Sleep. Wake up, think about working on my essay, decide to sleep some more. Wake up in the morning, planning on getting lots done... Sleep. Wake up, determined to do something. Watch some TV, go to do homework, but feel cruddy. Sleep instead. Wake up, go out to eat with family, come home, be lazy, and go to sleep for the night. Wake up, to go to sleep again. Wake up again, because its becoming difficult to sleep due to sickness. Take advil, sleep some more. Wake up on Monday, needing to write essay, sleep most of the day. I did go get new sandals in-between sleeping, which I needed. Yay accomplishment! Sleep again. Pull some of Jeremy weeds. Sleep. Wake up and go to school, with a bunch of advil.

College Girl

That's right, be jealous. I'm a college girl now. With the attitude that comes with it and everything... Just kidding. Nah, its really just like me transfered to a really large campus. Now, for the probably one or two people who actually read this blog, I am at ASU. Not NAU. Its kinda sad, but I'm happy with ASU. I spend most of my time at the institute, where I see TONS of people that I know. Its really weird. Like I'm still at Mountain View. With my brother also there. Other than being at the institute, I am on the light rail A LOT. Actually, it just seems like that, because its such a long ride from tempe. But for anyone that is familiar with ASU and the campuses, I have classes on both Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses. For anyone not familiar... look it up. I didn't think that I would like the downtown campus all that much, but I really do. Its awesome, smaller and more high tech than Tempe.

But basically, I have these really large gaps in my schedule... Like five hour gaps. Have to do something on these breaks right? Well, the one I'm on right now, I'm talking to Rissa. Awesome girl, that girl. Hahah. But we were skyping, when Steven came up. Awesome guy. But he hung out by me while I was on with Rissa for a while, which was fun. Although I think it embarrassed Marissa quite a bit. Don't know why though, unless she is embarrassed of herself. Lol. Actually, that's probably it.

But that's basically my college life. I don't have a life monday- thursday. Then my life resumes in the weekend. Yes! I love my weekend because I get my life back. I love my life.

Oh, and Rissa has some awesome dance moves. Trust me. And she's a grand singer. ;)