Letters From the Past

It's Saturday! My plans got cancelled so I spent most of today in PJs doing personal stuff for me. Cleaning. Laundry. Church lesson stuff. Lots of Netflix haha. And man, sleeping in. So so so necessary. While I was cleaning, I found some old stuff. In a 2010 math binder (different from the giant pile of notes from middle school), I saw a small letter from Jason Guerrero. He essentially was checking in on me because I seemed sad or upset, and he let me know that he was always available if I needed to talk. It's such a kind sentiment. One I needed today. And one I'm happy to know is still valid - no expiration date. Speaking of date, I also found two letters from Xabiel. They were love letters. The only love letters I've ever gotten in my whole life. Throwback to junior year. You know, I was really lucky to have him. Even with the amazing life changes he's gone through, I know we wouldn't have worked out. But I'm just so lucky to have him as a friend now. And back then, when I needed to know someone cared about me and saw real value in me, he was absolutely there for me. It's so cute, his spelling is off and he ABSOLUTELY wrote stream of consciousness (which I do, too, but I at least try to sound eloquent haha). And I feel like that makes it so much more genuine and real. Like, we were 16, I didn't need all the floral nonsense. That probably would've made it cringey to be honest haha. I can look at it and just know I was special to him, as he was special to me. What a lovely, warm memory.

Happy anniversary to Hannah and Nick. I wish you every happiness.
And to Eric and Elena?! I thought they were still fighting about whether it was the 10th or the 14th BUT YOU KNOW WHAT THEY'RE CELEBRATING THIS WEEKEND so I'm just gonna go ahead and say it today so that my bases are covered ;) I'm so glad you found each other.

Wow, I've dated all the guys I've mentioned today. Yikes. But most of them have much more meaningful relationships with me outside of the romance. You know, the ones who bother to talk to me. Ooh Sammy, getting petty haha. But seriously, mad love to them all. I am who I am because of them. And, INCLUDING the many others that stood by my side over the years, I'm grateful I always had my boys to make me feel safe and loved.

Right Back At It Again

Happy 12th Anniversary, Rooster Teeth! Congratulations on all the lives you've touched with your amazing creativity and beautiful hearts. Today was the public release of Episode 1 of Season 12 of Red vs Blue. So good. Soooo goood. I can't tell you how much I missed these characters. But you know what else I've missed? This community. The conspiracy theories. The excitement and group fangirling. I live for it. And it is back in my life :D And this time, I have someone to physically watch it with me! Hooray for Moises.

August 7th, 2014

Today is a list day! That's always good!

• Met up with Storm for lunch. Always a pleasure to see a friend :)
• We had sushi for lunch and I actually really enjoyed it! Hooray for trying new things with an open mind!
• He brought me my book. After I thought he lost my favorite book ever and I would have to buy it again, he finally returned The Phantom Tollbooth to me. Happiness! Joy! Such satisfaction! I just kinda wish I'd had it before I got on a plane haha
• We headed over to Wheaton and I was able to buy some stuff for our service on Saturday.
• We went to FYE and I GOT TWO AWESOME CDS THAT I'VE BEEN WANTING FOR A WHILE NOW. My collections are almost complete :3
• Found out I actually have a REALLY good chance of seeing Anberlin live in November :DDD
• Ran into Peter & Brian at their work, and caught up with them which was lovely
• Daddy picked us up and, after dropping Storm off, bought me some McDonalds.
• We went to my grandma's grave for the 10th anniversary of her passing. He bought her coffee just the way she liked it. It's the 2nd time in my life I've ever seen my dad cry, the first being at her viewing. It hurt but it was sweet. I'm glad I got to go visit her for the first time in years

Twas an eventful day. The new episode of RWBY comes out tonight, so I will see it after service. I'm grateful for days like these. This is what being home should always be like.

California, Here We Come

WOW. It's been a while since I've written here. And that's completely not okay. Not sure if this is the BEST idea 'cause I know I'll be very busy soon. But I'm deciding right now that (sans the 1st and 2nd where I am without computer), I will write an entry every day for the month of August. Like the old days! Get back in the swing of things. My life could use it :)

I'm writing today because tomorrow morning, at 4AM to be exact, I'm headed to the airport! And then I will be on a flight towards LAX. I will be spending the remainder of this week in West Coast Baptist College with my youth group. This is bittersweet, admittedly. I don't know why, probably because there's a lot of ways this could go. But I'm positive! It'll be a good experience for me. Plus, I leave home all the time, and I already know what dorm life is like. This will be a breeze. It'll be nice and warm and we will all have an incredible experience. Sure, I'll have lots of episodes and videos to catch up on -sigh- but that's completely okay. I'm gonna make the most of this crazy time. I'm not even so excited about the destination. California is okay, but it doesn't amaze me. And again, I know college life. I'm more so excited for the blessing this could be in my life and the lives of my friends. Speaking of, I'm pretty sure some of the younger ones are gonna be looking at this school in the future and will just think "ooh pretty campus, I'll apply here!". So the little Upward Bound goody two shoes that I hid somewhere in my distant memory is probably gonna come back out and start asking about visitations, library hours, class sizes, parking, meal plans, etc. Ahh. College tours. I have not missed you haha. Pray for me. Wish me luck. I'll see you in a few days <3

Tempted to post the song that this post is named after.

BUT I've been playing this non-stop and I for one actually really like Coldplay.

So. Priorities.

PS: This is my 500th post. And tomorrow is the 2 year anniversary of Smilation. How CRAZY is that?!

We'll Wing It

LOOK AT IT

LOOK AT IT IN ALL ITS GLORY

I'M GOING TO CRY

I'VE NEVER BEEN SO READY FOR A WEB SERIES OH MY GOODNESS

Tucker is driven. Simmons is in charge of a group of women. Church, Wash, Sarge, Donut, and Carolina are all coming back. Tucker has cloaking abilities. Kimball is actually playing a major part in this. I'M NOT OKAY I'M SQUEALING LIKE CRAZY. Ugh and how dare they play that music?! I have feelings everywheeeeeere.

Happy 63rd!

GOOD OL' CHARLIE BROWN HAS BEEN AROUND FOR 63YEARS <3

One Year In Light

Happy Anniversary to Karla & Eric

 Stolen from Karla

Also, Happy Independence Day!

Cut the Lamb Cake!

Reason 245: We had dinner at Karla's! We being my mom, Karla, Eric, Eric's parents, Eric's sister Lisa, Lisa's husband AJ, AJ's parents, and myself. YAY BIG DINNER. With AWESOME food and an adorable cake that looked like a lamb. I love days that I get to see Karla. And she and Eric looked all cute and matchy! She had on a baby pink dress with white polka dots. You could see her baby bump really well. Oh goodness I am too excited for this child. THEY ALSO HAVE A NAME PICKED OUT! Of course, they're not gonna tell us, the sneaky ones. And by sneaky I mean incredibly smart. Well done. You can't say nuffin!

Happy Mars Day (30 Seconds to Mars)

and Happy 5 years of being in Canada.

Missing you for 5 years really SUCKS. But I'm glad you've found a place to call home. <3

Here For A Weekend

Reason 53: Emily and I are dying for it to be the 22nd. That will be her 2 month anniversary with Jeremy! And I will have been here a month! And... I guess, I'm celebrating. COME ON SATURDAY!

 

From Across the Universe. I love this movie! And The Beatles :D

PS: The title is lyrics from Blame It by Jamie Foxx, for no particular reason.