I totally woke up this morning at 9.15 on my own, no alarm, no noise. I'm rather impressed with myself. Perhaps I'll even get something done. Either that, or I will just sit around and be bored the entire day. Damn you, lazy instincts! I also hate that little inconvenience of going to meals when I have the entire day to myself... I wish I could get Glar delivered (not that I love glar or anything, but I don't have to pay for it). Actually, I think it's possible to get Glar "to go" if you need to, but it seems complicated. Plus, it's only the fact that my lazy butt doesn't want to walk allll the way over there, stand in line with annoying campers, get crappy food, eat half of it, and come back. I honestly haven't even been enjoying the Glar desserts as much as usual (?!). So things are odd.
I'm going to be here straight up through school... so that's going to be a little weird, too. I'm also going to be working right up and into the school year. This is going to suck because I WILL HAVE HAD NO VACATION. Now, I have days off, but, still... not quite the same. *sigh* Oh, well.
29 July 2004
24 July 2004
Fun times!
Last night was very fun!
Alli convinced me to go down to B-more with her to see Gavin DeGraw (at which time I had no idea who he was) and the O's game. Well, I had no idea that Gavin sang three songs that I've heard frequently. It was an *awesome* concert, too. He is really great live. It sounds like the recording, it's so good.
We met up with Jess & Jess there, and they and Alli got stuff signed. Then it started to rain as we went in for the $5 baseball game. But we got free corny-ass O's-colored camo-print bucket hats. So it was good, hehe.
So we were there only about an hour and half or so. Then we decided to go back to the 'minster and eat at Applebee's. We also decided to ride back with Jess, instead of taking the metro. So yeah, then we had to find her car... first we went in one parking garage which wasn't the right one, and then we found the right one and couldn't figure out how to get in. We also happened to be a block away from The Block, too. I was kinda amused.
So then we got back, and Alli and I shared spinach artichoke dip, and I had this smashing chocolate dessert. Mmmm. The whole day wound up costing my 20 bucks all in all (for tickets to the game, food at the game, and food at Applebee's - the concert was free!!), which I don't think is too, too bad.
And then I got back and watched Food Network till late in the night. Lol.
Alli convinced me to go down to B-more with her to see Gavin DeGraw (at which time I had no idea who he was) and the O's game. Well, I had no idea that Gavin sang three songs that I've heard frequently. It was an *awesome* concert, too. He is really great live. It sounds like the recording, it's so good.
We met up with Jess & Jess there, and they and Alli got stuff signed. Then it started to rain as we went in for the $5 baseball game. But we got free corny-ass O's-colored camo-print bucket hats. So it was good, hehe.
So we were there only about an hour and half or so. Then we decided to go back to the 'minster and eat at Applebee's. We also decided to ride back with Jess, instead of taking the metro. So yeah, then we had to find her car... first we went in one parking garage which wasn't the right one, and then we found the right one and couldn't figure out how to get in. We also happened to be a block away from The Block, too. I was kinda amused.
So then we got back, and Alli and I shared spinach artichoke dip, and I had this smashing chocolate dessert. Mmmm. The whole day wound up costing my 20 bucks all in all (for tickets to the game, food at the game, and food at Applebee's - the concert was free!!), which I don't think is too, too bad.
And then I got back and watched Food Network till late in the night. Lol.
14 July 2004
Kerry vs. Bush
I saw this comic in the City Paper; I have to say that it's very amusing. I can't say that I'm a staunch Kerry supporter, but I definately can say that I'm not a Bush supporter. Got the image from here.
Megapost
I really didn't want to come back here on monday to go to work on Tuesday. I think it's one of the first times that I have *wanted* to stay home. I really, really just wanted to stay a little longer... maybe a couple more days. It's just so *nice* to be at home... good food, nice bed, loving parents... And I was just not looking forward to going back to work again. Not because it's "hard" or anything like that... it's just not.. interesting.
The Phun Philled Phi Mu Weekend (my own name ^_^) was nice, though. I arrived on Thursday, about 3.00, only to realize that the chorale was meeting at 3.30. So I rushed down and registered, got tons of papers, and rehearsed songs to be sung for dinner that night. When I signed up, I totally thought we'd be singing traditional Phi Mu songs, but we instead mostly sung Phi Mu words to other songs. Which is fun, too :)
So, that started the Convention of with a bang. Nothing slowed down from there! We went from meetings to break to meetings to meals to workshops to break to meals! Sometimes it felt as though we didn't have time to breathe! But it was SO neat to look around and know that *everyone* - every, single, person - in that room was a Phi Mu. And, honestly, the whole of Phi Mu is kinda like our chapter of it - very varied in personality.
There were a lot of awards presented during Convention, spread out over all of the meals (lunches & dinners), which is a good thing, because last year (apparently) all of the awards were given out during the Carnation Banquet. I can't even imagine how long and boring that would be. However, in any case it was exciting because Phi Alpha won a COB certificate for successfully COBing a lot of members during the biennium (or something like that).
It was a really inspiring experience over all, and I also learned a few things which could be helpful. Convention got me pumped up over Phi Mu all over again. Whooo!
The Carnation Banquet was a *lot* of fun! The chorale sung some *great* songs, and the meal was really good. We also got Convention charms as favors [aside: One of my favorite things were the favors we got at every meal]. However the BEST EVER part of the evening was winning the Lila May Chapman Scholarship Award. TOTALLY jaw-dropping for me. I had actually tuned out the speaker for a second, when all of a sudden I *thought* I heard her say "Phi Alpha" ... I said "what?!" totally not believing, then I heard "McDaniel College" and I started walking up - I had this HUGE ASS smile on my face, and there on the screen it said "Phi Alpha Chapter" as the winner! When I received the GIANT platter from Kathy Williams, she asked if I was shocked - I nodded. I think it was rather apparent by the look on my face. I was SO excited! It's sad, but I TOTALLY wasn't expecting an Honorable Mention in an award, much less to WIN one! Nonetheless, I'm very proud of our chapter :)
The Phun Philled Phi Mu Weekend (my own name ^_^) was nice, though. I arrived on Thursday, about 3.00, only to realize that the chorale was meeting at 3.30. So I rushed down and registered, got tons of papers, and rehearsed songs to be sung for dinner that night. When I signed up, I totally thought we'd be singing traditional Phi Mu songs, but we instead mostly sung Phi Mu words to other songs. Which is fun, too :)
So, that started the Convention of with a bang. Nothing slowed down from there! We went from meetings to break to meetings to meals to workshops to break to meals! Sometimes it felt as though we didn't have time to breathe! But it was SO neat to look around and know that *everyone* - every, single, person - in that room was a Phi Mu. And, honestly, the whole of Phi Mu is kinda like our chapter of it - very varied in personality.
There were a lot of awards presented during Convention, spread out over all of the meals (lunches & dinners), which is a good thing, because last year (apparently) all of the awards were given out during the Carnation Banquet. I can't even imagine how long and boring that would be. However, in any case it was exciting because Phi Alpha won a COB certificate for successfully COBing a lot of members during the biennium (or something like that).
It was a really inspiring experience over all, and I also learned a few things which could be helpful. Convention got me pumped up over Phi Mu all over again. Whooo!
The Carnation Banquet was a *lot* of fun! The chorale sung some *great* songs, and the meal was really good. We also got Convention charms as favors [aside: One of my favorite things were the favors we got at every meal]. However the BEST EVER part of the evening was winning the Lila May Chapman Scholarship Award. TOTALLY jaw-dropping for me. I had actually tuned out the speaker for a second, when all of a sudden I *thought* I heard her say "Phi Alpha" ... I said "what?!" totally not believing, then I heard "McDaniel College" and I started walking up - I had this HUGE ASS smile on my face, and there on the screen it said "Phi Alpha Chapter" as the winner! When I received the GIANT platter from Kathy Williams, she asked if I was shocked - I nodded. I think it was rather apparent by the look on my face. I was SO excited! It's sad, but I TOTALLY wasn't expecting an Honorable Mention in an award, much less to WIN one! Nonetheless, I'm very proud of our chapter :)
02 July 2004
Totally.
I *totally* won at bingo tonight! Twice! This is the first time I've ever won at bingo (at least bingo being played for real prizes!!). I got a laundry kit [basket, yay!; detergent; stain-remover; TEN DOLLARS IN QUARTERS; softener sheets], and a $25 gift card to Target. VERY excited.
The rain was nice tonight, I almost wish I could have frolicked around in it. I could go for some frolicking.
I need, need, NEED to get a new white dress for Convention. Either that, or i'll have to wear my white suit, because my white dress that I normally wear makes me look, oh, about TWELVE.
Some old news: Jon's sister got engaged last saturday. Very exciting :)
Some new news: I am *totally* rocking at Sonic 2. Hehe.
The rain was nice tonight, I almost wish I could have frolicked around in it. I could go for some frolicking.
I need, need, NEED to get a new white dress for Convention. Either that, or i'll have to wear my white suit, because my white dress that I normally wear makes me look, oh, about TWELVE.
Some old news: Jon's sister got engaged last saturday. Very exciting :)
Some new news: I am *totally* rocking at Sonic 2. Hehe.
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