Fall Semester: A Reflection

I wish I could say that I'm officially done with this semester, but I still have one more final tomorrow at 8AM.  And, this will be the first time ever, that I studied before play time. The past couple posts haven't necessarily been blogs, but more like lists and surveys and life lessons. So, I'm writing an old-fashioned blog tonight. Tonight's post is all about reflecting on the absolute MAD HOUSE this semester has been and how ever flipping grateful I am that it is over. 

This whole semester has been an ongoing roller coaster of ups and downs. There were a LOT of times where I was seriously considering dropping Air Traffic entirely and go into communications for writing, because if I'm not controlling airplanes, I want to write books and play music and sell wittle crafts, like tiny crochet'd elephants or, I don't know, clay owls. Yes, for the rest of my life. And I kept getting into these weird moods where I was constantly asking myself if ATC was the right choice for me or if I should really do something that will make me happy? It's not that ATC doesn't make me happy; it excites me beyond belief. It's just that the class I was in this semester was dreadfully boring and overly complicated. And the more time I spent around the bandmates, I think we were all going through this "I need to find myself" kind of thing, my feelings heightened. As the semester dragged on, however, and after like, one million breakdowns and self re-evaluations, I think I'm okay with myself again. This still doesn't change the fact that I want to cut my hair off and put red, blue, and purple streaks in it. 

I will say, though, I think I've learned more this semester than I have any other semester my entire life. I had had an amazing bunch of teachers, minus 2, who need to sit in on their own classes. Perhaps they'll understand why there was essentially a mass silent agreement to not participate in, what I refer to as, The PowerPoint Drone Chronicles. My favourite, favourite teacher this semester was Dr. Stotland, my super-hottie-Russian-accent-having World History professor. He was just extremely engaging and I can honestly say that I have never loved history, nor learned more from a history class than I did from Stotland. I also loveeeed my mythology class. The course ended up being exceedingly more difficult than I intended it to be, but I learned some fantastic life lessons in there. Like, that the best people get the worst trials because they keep passing the tests over and over. And we keep getting trials thrown at us because a higher power wants us to grow into the best and strongest people possible; once we've stopped growing from trials, what else is there to live for? 

If everything goes according to plan, I should end up with 4 A's and 2 B's this semester. It's not as good as I was hoping for, but I seriously need to chillax on the whole Capricorn Thing and lay off myself. And as much as I try to not get mad at myself for having 2 B's, I can't help it. I really need to work on being more easy-going. I actually chuckled when I wrote that because I've been trying to do that for years. Yeah-freaking-right. 

Highlights of the semester would definitely consist of the mystery drawings on the whiteboard every morning before history class, the Halloween Party at Dan & Katie's, the music festival I went to with Logan and Ben, arguing with my weather professor until he gave me the extra 3 points that I deserved on my exam, entering a pie eating contest, adding a 4th member to the band and realizing how much we've evolved together as musicians, being referred to as "Sunshine," "Bright Eyes," "My Favourite Hippie," and "Perky" by the Air Traffic Professors, cutting my hair off, being introduced to so many fantastic musicians, and applying for spring graduation.

Normally, this would be the part where I would list the low lights of the semester, but I honestly don't want to relive those. All I can say is that I'm so happy to call myself (one-final-away-from-being) DONE with this fall semester. And I can happily, and proudly say that it will be my LAST fall semester! Counting down the days until I am on the train and on my way to Pennsylvania, where I will spend the holidays and leave the low lights of fall behind me. 

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My Current Life in 90 Questions...

Remember those surveys you used to do ALL the time when MySpace was cool, and you were online until like, three in the morning filling out 150 questions about yourself. Well, I'm bringing it back. This post is all about nostalgia and "My Current Life in 90 Questions."

1. What was the highlight of your week?
The Big Ticket! A 12 hour music festival of back-to-back bands consisting of Paper Tongues, Grouplove, Of Monsters and Men, FUN., Rise Against, Anberlin, Silversun Pickups, Flogging Molly, and like, a bajillion others. It was nonstop madness and I had an absolute BLAST! Ahhh, I love music festivals.
2. Whose car were you in last?
Mine!
3. When is the next time you will kiss someone?
On the evening of December 13th when I'm reunited with Andrew! WOOH!
4. What color shirt are you wearing?
Not wearing a shirt. ;) Mmmm. Jk. Totally wearing a yellow dress.
5. How long is your hair?
I guess to my chest.....
6. Are you good looking?
You know it. I be one hawt chicca. Boiis be breakin' der neckks.
7. Last movie you watched?
BRAVE! And it was bloody fantastic. I knew I should've bought it on Black Friday.
8. Who were you with?
The two kiddies I was babysitting.
9. Last thing you ate?
Goldfish, ya'll!
10. Last thing you drank?
Dat Desani.
11. When was the last time you had your heart broken?
I guess like, almost 2 years ago. But I quickly healed! <3
12. Who came over last?
Eric?
13. Are you happy right now?
I'd be happier if I were listening to good music opposed to the droning of my weather professor in the background.
14. What did you say last?
"No, I meant that we have to endure the conflicts in order to achieve greatness later on."
15. Where is your phone?
In front of me, on this desk.
16. What color are your eyes?
Blue/green/gold
17. Are you left-handed?
Nah.
18. Spell your name without vowels:
Shl
19. Do you have any pets?
No. I'd like a tiny turtle though. Or a puppy-sized elephant.
20. Favorite Vacation?
Last Christmas in the Northeast! I love dead trees.
21. What do you dislike currently?
How much CRAP I have to do between this week and next.
22. What are you listening to?
I should be listening to this weather lecture...
23. If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
Andrew. Always.
24. What is your favorite scent?
Italian food and gasoline. Nice combination.
25. Who makes you happiest?
Sigh, Andrew gets this one again.
26. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Skyping with Andrew! Seriously, I need a life.
27. When is your birthday?
January 17, 1992. Ya girl's almost 21.
28. Who has the same phone as you?
Pretty much everyone of my generation that isn't an Apple Hater.
29. Last time you went swimming in a pool?
I don't remember. Sometime in August, I believe.
30. Do you read your horoscope?
I used to everyday, but I'm relying more on my own intuition these days.
31. Where was the last place you bought something?
It's a secret! CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!
32. How do you feel about your hair right now?
It needs more layers and I want blue and purple and red streaks.
33. Do you bite your nails?
Sometimes. I'm more of a pull and rip kinda girl.
34. Do you have any expensive jewelry?
None that I've bought for myself. I don't know what others have paid for my jewelry.
35. Do you have any expensive jewelry?
Typical MySpace survey - duplicating questions. Usually the response is, "Didn't I already answer this question?" lolol
36. Myspace or Facebook?
O-M-G, like, FACEBOOK! TOTES!
37. How fast have you driven a car?
60?
38. Have you ever smoked?
Nope.
39. What was or is your favorite subject in school?
English in high school & Air Traffic Control in college.
40. Do you have Verizon?
Nope - AT&T.
41. What type of boy or girl do you usually fall for?
FUNNY, dark hair, & usually, almost always, my best friend.
42. Do you have any hidden talents?
If they're hidden, I haven't found them yet.
43. Favorite Song?
Currently, "Welcome Home" by Radical Face; the entire Of Monsters and Men album, and "Itching on a Photograph" by Grouplove. Oh, and "North by North" by Faded Paper Figures
44. Do you like to sing at all?
YES. I love it. I lovelovelove making music.
45. Dream Job?
In addition to controlling airplanes? Home daycare with writing novels on the side and selling crafts on Etsy. And acting pretentious with my tea on my front porch listening to indie rock.
46. Where does most of your family live?
Florida!
47. Are you an only child or do you have siblings?
Younger sister, 16 & younger brother, 9.
48. Would you consider yourself to be spoiled?
I've been given everything I want - but I don't have a spoiled attitude. I know the value of work ethic.
49. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
"That was an amazing dream."
50. Do you drink?
Well, I do get a little crazy on the Capri-Sun and cuppa sometimes.
51. Know any other languages?
I took Spanish for two years. Didn't do a lick. Obsessed over Doctor Who: learned British English, Scottish English, Sycorax, Sontaran, and other various alien species.
52. Ever write a coded message?
Oh, yes. My friends and I had our own language and nicknames for people in our notes we passed in middle school. I still code people with nicknames.
53. Have you ever been IN a wedding?
Nah. I caught the bouquet once, though.
54. Do you have any children?
I babysit a lot...
55. Did you take a nap today?
I wish.
56. Who has the same birthday as you?
Jim Carrey and The Guy who Invented the Toilet.
57. Ever met anyone famous before?
Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch, Scarlett Byrnes, and pretty much every supporting character in the Harry Potter series. I think I've met others, but these are the only ones that matter to me.
58. Do you want to be famous one day?
Sometimes I want to our band to get recognized and then other times I just want a career.
59. Any Pet Peeves?
Teachers not posting grades on Blackboard and people who think they know everything.
60. Are you multitasking right now?
I appear that way.
61. Do you like Britany Spears?
That's not how her name is spelled. Her birthday was yesterday and her favourite color is baby blue and her favourite ice cream is cookie dough. I met her twice (OH! Another famous person I met!) and I will forever BE A FAN!!!! DON'T HATE. Jk.
62. What is your least favorite chore?
Laundry!
63. Last place you drove your car?
Where I get dat cashflow.
64. Ever been out of the country?
Unfortunately, no.
65. Where were you born?
Daytona Beach. Ol' 3-8-6.
66. Could you handle being in the military?
I'm not a fan of how this question is worded.
67. What is your average cell phone bill?
No idea.
68. Who are you thinking about right now?
How upset I am that Logan is leaving and how badly I don't want our band to stop playing music because Logan is leaving.
69. When was the last time you laughed REALLY hard?
Yesterday. It was just one massive gigglefest.
70. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
Probably only like, 20 pair.
71. Are your toes always painted?
Mmhm. Fire engine red with a green tip for the holiday season! ;D
72. How many piercings do you have?
3 in mah ears.
73. What are you doing today?
Work, school, work, study, eat, musicmusicmusic, Skype, bed.
74. Have you ever been gambling?
Nope. Still a baby.
75. When is the last time you updated your page?
I posted a few pictures on Facebook last night.
76. Do you like roller coasters?
Absolutelyyy.
77. Have you ever been to Disneyland or Disney World?
Disneyland, no. Disney World - YESYESYES. Many times and it never gets old! <3<3<3
78. Do you have a favorite cartoon character?
Not really. Anything from the 90's, though. Doug, Rugrats, AH! Real Monsters. OH, and currently, Rainbow Dash and Pinky Pie from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. :3
79. Last thing you cooked?
Soup!
80. How’s the weather?
Slightly warm, with a too-cold breeze, mostly cloudy.
81. Do you e-mail?
Oh, quite frequently.
82. What’s the stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone?
Flushed it down the toilet.
83. Last time you were sick?
A couple weeks ago: Strep & then a sinus infection. xP
84. What states have you lived in?
Florida.
85. Do you wish you could move?
I'mmmm still debating. Portland, Oregon is always calling my name.
86. Do you take all the QuizPox.com quizzes?
HA. Probably when I was 14.
87. What is your dream car?
I don't really have one. As long as it's pretty and safe, I'm good.
88. Have you ever wanted someone you cant have?
Everyone, ever, until I met the love of my life. (:<3
89. If you could be anywhere right now where would it be?
I don't really care for where I am as long as the stress of finals would just go away.
90. Are you happy with your life?
I absolutely LOVE my life. Everything in it is perfectly perfect.

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