50 Things

I got this idea from Hank Green's video on Thanksgiving - I know it's late but really - we should be thankful all year round not just on one day in November.

50 Things I am Thankful for:
1. My amazing friends
2. My family
3. My college - basically it's awesomeness as well as the education program
4. Coffee Drinks - specifically iced white turtles :D
5. Coldstone Ice Cream
6. Road Trips
7. ALL CAPS on Road Trips
8. Swing Dancing
9. Coffee Cottage and it's awesomeness
10. Stillwater - Downtown
11. Musicals - all shapes and sizes
12. Pianos
13. My voice
14. Imagination
15. Ipods
16. Polka dots
17. Cute Skirts/Dresses
18. Dangly Earrings
19. Love - Friendship, Romantic, Family - ALL TYPES
20. Hope
21. Books - their existence as well as their inspiration to me
22. Small Children's adorableness
23. Smiling
24. Being able to decorate my dorm room
25. An awesome roommate
26. Friends who understand my dorkiness and love me anyways
27. Trampoline Parties
28. Creative outlets - singing, movies, blogs everything
29. Facebook - cause it keeps me in touch with my friends
30. Letters from Friends (Snail Mail)
31. Summer Break
32. Being able to Go to London in 163 days
33. Getting to go home early for Christmas Break cause I only have 2 finals
34. Great Italian food
35. Being able to go on Trips wiht my family
36. Dance Parties
37. My Mac
38. My faith
39. Knowing what I want to do with my life
40. Simply Rasberry Lemonade
41. Glittery Things
42. Sleep
43. Christmas Break being soon
44. Being close to my cousins
45. Laughter
46. Not having to worry too much about money
47. Candles
48. Poptarts
49. Warm Clothing
50. Having so many things to be thankful for

THINGS I"M NOT THANKFUL FOR: LITERARY ANALYSIS PAPERS

I really need to do a full recap of the break but for now I have to get back to work!

Be Thankful Always!

Much Love,
Chrissy

Days Until London: 163
Episode of Doctor Who: Season 3 Episode 4 "Daleeks in Manhatten"

Music Rec: Do I - Luke Bryan

Remembering Jenna

Today marks the one year anniversary of my friend Jenna's death. One year ago today Jenna died of cancer. In so many ways it seems like yesterday that we were hanging out at theatre joking around backstage about random things. This time of year we would be getting ready for Christmas carol.

My junior year of high school we had a big benefit around Christmas time and before one of the shows she talked about some of her memories of theatre that kept her going and fighting. I remember feeling so proud to be in a few of those but today all I can think of are the lost opportunities and times I chose something else over her.

In high school we always think there is more time and that we can get everything we want done. But in truth the time flies by. I feel like I appreciate the passage of time so much more now because you never know how much time you have with your friends.

Kids aren't supposed to die so early!!!!! My group of friends have in a way been adopted by Jenna's parents we call her mom "mom" and keep in contact as much as we can but it's never enough.

I know I've written about relay for life before so go back and read that post but it is something I will continue to do for a long time to come.

I know Jenna is in heaven smiling down at us but sometimes I miss her so much. Especially when listening to rascal flatts. I have regrets but I can't change anything and we can only celebrate the life she did live. God bless you Jenna!

Much love and hugs,
Chrissy

Days Until London: 168
Episode of Doctor Who: Season 3 Episode 4 "Daleeks in Manhatten"

Music Rec: Stand - Rascal Flatts


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BEST FREAKING DAY EVER!!!

So I had plans for this post to be all angsty and such - BUT YOU ARE IN LUCK!!! I HAVE SUPER EXCITING NEWS!!! okay I will stop with the caps lock.. .JUST KIDDING!!!

I AM GOING TO LONDON!!!

I know that I have written about this before but today I was offically accepted into the program so I leave for London on May 11th!!! (Literally 3 days after my last final - this is going to be INSANE!) I can't even express the amount of excitement!!! I am going with one of my best friends too - so that makes it EVEN BETTER!!!

AHHH!!! I don't even know what else to write!

Also - my friend Jenna and I will be spending 5 days in Paris after the program ends!!! Seriously cannot wait for this trip - only 181 days left!!!

Well I did have depressing crap to put in here so I will list it super fast so we can move on with our lives:
1. In my human development class we discussed Teen Suicide and Depression. Worst day of class ever but I am super proud of myself for getting through the class with only a mild anxiety attack (i'm sure Jenna was also glad that I didn't completely break down).
2. I am super confused with a boy situation.. but that is for a different post.
3. I am advice girl this week with my friends. The other night when I actually was studying for a huge Psychology test I had three of my friends seriously needing advice... sometimes I think i need to lock my door when I'm studying but hey.. it's college.

Okay end of depressing list and here are the credits!!! hehe

Much Love and Hugs,
Chrissy

Days Until London: 181
Episode of Doctor Who: Season 3 Episode 2 "The Shakespeare Code"

Music Rec: More Time - Needtobreathe

Doubt

So I have had my new post page for blogger open on my Firefox for about three days now and I keep changing how I start this blog but nothing seems to be right so I'm just going to write what is on my mind right now and my thoughts on this week:

I have been having some self-esteem problems the last couple of weeks in regards to teaching. I mean - it's not like I thinking of changing my major because I seriously love it and want to do it for the rest of my life but I am more worried that I won't be good at it. In Educational Psychology we have been talking all the time about discipline and how keeping your class under control is the most important thing and if you can't do that you basically will fail so the old doubt that seems to always be with me has resurfaced. UGH!!!

This isn't to say that some things have been good with education. Just today I created a KICK ASS art lesson plan teaching watercolors to kindergartners through the book The Rainbow Fish. That was really cool and those are the types of things that keep me going.

There are other things going on in life as well... lost a person who I thought would be close to but clearly that didn't work out so well. But it's looking a little bit up since then. Also I have become SO much closer with the people in my classes. I absolutely LOVE my block and I have no idea what I would do without them. We keep each other going and trying to blow off stress and all that stuff. 2 weeks ago we went and saw Where The Wild Things Are and it was AWESOME! (sorry if there are lots of caps lock in this entry)

I really do need to go to bed now though cause my roommate has a huge physics test in the morning and my tapping is probably going to keep her up. More soon I promise.


Much Love and Hugs,
Chrissy

Episode of Doctor Who: Season 3 Episode 2 "The Shakespeare Code"

Music Rec: anything from the Glee Soundtrack is awesome!