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Goodbye Xanga

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 20:47:46 GMT

I will be posting from here from now on.
Enjoy!
Goodbye xanga.

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Monday, September 18, 2006

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:07:05 GMT

The best purchases I've made since my arrival, in no particular order:
1. Incense holder and incense in the following aromas - cinnamon, strawberry, lily of the valley (which I don't think I will burn), cannabis and clove. I'm a little nervous about burning the cannabis incense, but the package smelled really good so I bought it.
2. A round trip plane ticket to Stockholm Sweeden for 5 days.
3. A Sufjan Stevens concert ticket.

     This is incredible. The opportunity to go to Sweeden and see Sufjan Stevens play would not usually knock on my door, but now I can do neat things like everyone else. I'm super excited.
On another traveling note, I might go to Ireland with a good friend of mine whom I met on this trip. She has family in Ireland with whom we can stay, which means the rest of our money can be spent in pubs and on bus tickets to go see some castles. I can't believe this is my life right now, it's crazy.
     I feel as though I'm attending a pretend school, with pretend classes and pretend assignments. I haven't done any actual real work and it's the start of the 3rd week of school. They said it would be easier than school at home and it's true. Which means more time for travel and sight seeing. Yay!
     My classes are going alright, my favorite class is my Bible class, titled Intro to Theology. It transfers as Bible 300 and I'm so glad that I enjoy it here because I know at Geneva it would be a waste of my time. My least favorite class is Business Ethics. The professor is a tiny Tiwanese woman whose thoughts are all over the place. It would be endearing if her digression would connect in the end. They call professors by first name here, which is a little odd and I haven't addressed any of my professors by first name yet.
     I created a Crafster Club the other day. I'm really looking forward to having a set time to get together with people from the dorm to knit, crochet, make little reindeer out of popsicle sticks or sew. I think it will be great to learn from other people and have a time to 'fellowship' (I'm not a fan of that word, but it works).
     I am intrigued by how wonderfully sophisticated livejournal appears. I do believe I will sign up for one, and post there. I don't know if I'll get rid of this site quite yet, but I gather that only a handful of people read what I write here anyway.
    My list of "To Dos" for today, Monday, September 18th 2006 :
[x] Sweep/shake my rug out
[x] Clean my desk
[ ] Study for MicroEcon quiz
[ ] E-mail grandma and PapPap
[x] Xanga
[ ] Read for Marketing
[ ] Read for HR
[ ] Visit knitting websites
[ ] Research prices to Poland/Ireland/anywhere else
[ ] Paint my nails

Well, here it goes. Time to knock off a few more from the list.
I hope the five of you have a lovely Monday.

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 07:06:13 GMT

    I won't lie. For a few days I haven't been feeling like myself. Before I left for Lithuania, some serious issues came up and I was forced to recognize the decision which lay in front of me. But now I have surrendured to the use of outside help and I think I'm on the road to an answer. At least I'm taking steps to be on that road. I only hope that the right thing will present itself and all I have to do is follow through.    Today is Tuesday, September 5th. I'm sitting in my dorm in Karklu 5, room 312. My three roommates are from the Ukraine. They are actully from the same city and went to the same school, even though they are not all freshmen here. They are nice, except they have very different musical tastes than me. Not that that's a bad thing, but it would be nice to live somewhere where death metal isn't constantly playing at loud volumes.
    When we first arrived we flew into Vilnius, which is the capital of Lithuania. It was the most beautiful city I have ever seen; just like how I would imagine any European city. It was old and had old women selling their amber in booths on cobblestoned streets, there were cafes everywhere and the general feel of the city was comforting. I have posted pictures on my facebook:
http://geneva.facebook.com/profile.php?id=151100477
    We spent a few days in Vilnius, taking multiple tours of the city and learning how to find our way around. Mostly the weather was good, except for a rainy day here and there, but even when we were out in the rain it was a lovely time.
    Here is a summary of our activities thus far: We visited the KGB prison-turned-museum, took a tour of Trakai Castle, went to the Orvidu Absurdities Museum, Nida Beach on the Baltic Sea, and we've had multiple tours of Vilnius and Klaipeda (where the school is located). By now I can comfortably take a bus from one of the mainstreets to the shopping mall and to the school. It's pretty easy to get around, most people speak some broken english, so if they can't understand my Lithuanian mumblings, it somehow works out.

    Today I woke up in a better mood and with a better feeling, which is refreshing. Lately I've been going to bed quite distraught and thinking hard, and waking up feeling empty. Today was different and I am thankful. For those of you who are aware of my predicament, I would appreicate your input.
But for now I'm going to try to focus on things right around me so I don't miss anything. I want to get to know some Europeans and my professors. I am glad that I'm here with 35 other North Americans, but I don't want to limit myself to the familiar. Ever since we arrived we have been going non-stop. It's nice now that school has started to relax a little and be allowed to explore on my own time.
    I need to start feeling and acting like myself, time to let go of certain anxieties, because they will work out in their own way and in the best way (even though I have my personal feelings of what I want to happen), but we'll see. I only hope it will happen soon so that I don't feel so all over the place. I think not being positive about something contributes to me not feeling like myself. I hate not being sure. Please pray for me.
    Okay. Today I have two classes, they start at 1:15 and end at 4:30, however since this is the first Tuesday, I don't think the classes will last that long. Perhaps I will have some free time to purchase some sneakers and some form of a portable time-telling device.

I think I'm going to get a shower, or eat some breakfast. Just a few notes: I am 7 hours ahead of you, I have skype, my name is Azaelia9, I'll be posting new pictures on facebook probably a few times a week. Today it is windy and I hope it smells like fall outside. I can't wait until my coats arrive! I can't wait to get some knitting needles and yarn! I can't wait to talk to you again.

Have a nice day everyone, I know I will. :)

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:10:09 GMT

     Nadine has come and gone. The next time I will see her smiling face will be in January. I got a little teary eyed when she left, but January is right around the corner. She will be a good RA.
     Let's see. Today on our shopping trip I purchased:
- A light sweater, bright blue/teal in color, for 12.50 from H&M.
- Two Chillattes from Cinnabon, one caramel (mine) and the other tropical fruit flavor (Nadine's). They were delicious.
- Honey chicken for lunch.
- Red leather luggage from the Mount Joy Gift & Thrift for $39.42 (3 a piece set).

     That's it, I think. There isn't anything exciting going on here lately. I am going to read more starting after this post. I realized that this past summer has been spent mostly on the computer/watching television, and I feel as though I have lost some intelligence. Cable is a curse. Today I also counted how many televisions we have in this humble townhouse. We have five. We don't have five bodies in this house, nay, not even four. Three of us live here, and during the school year only two live here. Who needs 5 televisions? Not me.
     On the 16th I am going to spend the day in Philadelphia. I'm pretty excited because I have never been there before. I hope it's a nice day.
     I am getting rather tired of work. For the next three days I have to get up at 6, and although this is a trivial thing, it greatly disrupts my sleeping habits. I'd rather either have to get up at 6 everday for five days a week, or never get up at 6 at all. If I ever were "HersheyPark Happy", I am certianly not now. All I want to do is sleep and read more. Read my Bible more, talk to Luke more, talk to friends more...
    I am going to read now, then talk to Luke. Then it's to bed and up at 6!

Nighty night.

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 03:46:16 GMT

Today is the first of August. My mommy's birthday - Happy Birthday mommy!
My sister made me a gift! I am super excicted to receive and open it. I hope it is delightful.
Not too much going on this evening. I am up way past my bedtime, as the current time is 12:45 am. Work was a little slow tonight; thinking about going back tomorrow makes me feel even more sleepy.
It suddenly got quite chilly in here. I think the air conditioning is turned up a little too much for my comfort.
I'm going to go to sleep now I suppose. At least get a little more warm and comfy even if I don't fall asleep.

I'll be in Lithuania in 28 days.

Tata.

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 21:22:17 GMT

Hello all.
I am back from my apparent hiatus from xanga as I was once again sucked into the myspace blackhole. For all of you devoted fans to my incredily interesting life, here is the link: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=65347296

     Today is July 27th, my dad's birthday! Happy birthday dad.
My birthday was July 9th, and I turned 21. Good times were not to be had. I went to work on my birthday and did not consume my first alcoholic drink until about 1.5 weeks later at a Applebees. I ordered a margarita and it tasted like medicine. Drinking has made a bad impression on me before I started to drink, and it continues to do so. However, I did have a sip of my friends (Laura Hunter's) Midori Sour which is DELICOUS. It's sweet and yummy. I do believe I will be ingesting more of those in the future.
     I purchased the new MacBook not too long ago and I am quite pleased with it's performance. It is everything and more which those subliminal commericals indicate. It is happy and ready to work right away. It's white, adorable and I must say that everyone should save up to purchase their own. Possibly the best purchase of the summer I believe.
     Speaking of purchases, today I bought a new pair of jeans, and among other things, Proactiv. I really hope that it works as well as Vanessa Williams promises me. Interesting fact about me, my mom wanted to name me Vanessa, but obviously it is not my name and I am glad for that.
I am also glad that I have cable and therfore able to watch The World Series of Pop Culture, Project Runway and [adult swim], which recently added Pee-Wee's Playhouse to its lineup.
     The summer is almost over and I, for one, could not be the least disappointed. It is my opinion that fall is the best season there is, with winter being a close second. It just so happens that winter directly follows fall, which makes the last four months of the year particularly great. The 2006 fall/winter season will be even greater since I will be spending them in Klaipeda, Lithuania. We leave on the 28th of August, which is only one month away. I hardly would say that I am ready, mentally, or any other word ending in 'ally', for that matter. I have not begun a packing list, nor all the dr. appointments I need to make before I take off.
But the one thing that is on my mind at the moment is to figure out a way to purchase a DS Lite so I can have it on the plane. Admittedly, this should not be my greatest concern (about the trip, or otherwise), but it will do for now.
     All in all the summer has been good to me. HersheyPark is becoming a little tense, as one of my coworkers seems to wreak drama wherever she goes, but as I stated before, the summer is almost over. Until then, I will do my best to avoid the gossip and do my job the best I can. Amazingly, I have been able to save quite a bit of change for Lithuania, while supporting myself and my (rare) outings with friends from work.
     Luke and I are also doing well, although I cannot deny that I have missed his company these past few months. He is working hard at Lowe's, while looking for another job. I don't blame him. His shifts are irregular and his hours are long. He would rather have a standard 9-5 Monday-Friday schedule, but when you major in writing, you take what you can get.
     I have been meaning to watch Elephant, and the rest of Lost Season 1, and I hope to accomplish these goals before the summer's end. I do believe I will either watch some Lost or Elephant tonight, as I have off tomorrow (along with today). My days off have been glorious, even more so since I need time to recouperate from a headcold which I caught from a girl at work. *sigh* I shouldn't complain, I have been in very great health ever since I recovered from pneumonia in high school. This is probably my second cold since.
     I shall also try to finish The Carnivorous Carnival, by Lemony Snicket before I return it and The Hostile Hospital tomorrow if I don't want to pay another fine.
     It feels much later than just 6:18pm, on this dark evening. The clouds are spitting on my roof. Gary's daughter, husband and children are coming over soon for some icecream. I wish I could taste it. Gah! Now I know why I feel so out of it, I took Tylenol non-drowsy decongesting cold medicine. No wonder why I have been unconciously keeping my head so still, because whenver I move it, it feels like my brain is being left behind. Some would diagnose this as 'medicine head'. I suppose my head does feel like a baloon and my neck is the string.

I need a haircut. I do believe I'll try to get one tomorrow.

Tata!

Friday, June 16, 2006

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:19:57 GMT

Chill. How in the world did this slang term originate? I have seen this word used in the following ways:
- I'm a very chill kind of guy.
- It's very chill music
- It should be a pretty chill evening. *note, not chillY, just chill.
- It will be so chill.
To me, chill still means to hang out, mellow out, etc.

For the record, this slang term is by far the dumbest one I have had the opportunity to come across. Just say it out loud - you will sound and look stupid. What was wrong with awesome, kick-ass, cool, fun, relaxing and all the other good ol' stand bys? The answer is nothing.
So please, don't use this term around me. I will just roll my eyes and probably ask you to define what chill means. You will stumble and stutter because you don't know what it means and you will sound and look even more foolish.

On a lighter note, I got promoted at Hershey Park and now I have the privilege of sitting in our office doing nothing. As a result of my job, my schedule is somewhat different each day. However I have grown accustomed to waking up early. Today I woke up all by myself before 8am.
I'm going to DuBois in early July! I am quite excited.

I also purchased a MacBook. I hope it likes me and feels as though I am treating it well. If you have a Mac, it would be helpful if you would share with me the device you use to download music from the intarweb. Thanks, yo.

Tata,
Amy

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:53:59 GMT

Today I got a little homesick.

I suppose the reason for feeling homesick was because I am just realizing that I only have 17 days to spend with my friends and loved ones (my sister, Luke), before I leave for the summer. My summer will consist of three months working, nearly full time at Hershey park where, even though my co-workers are nice, they are not Christians. In fact, I know that one of them is an athiest right now. Then I might have the luxury of seeing Luke and my friends from DuBois for a few days before I board the plane to go to Europe for another three months. I also might have to spend my birthday alone. All of this is very depressing.

And I know that it will be fun, and that there are others who are going with me who I will be able to talk to about missing home, but at the same time it is sort of lonely to think about.
I also feel excited when I think of all the things I'll be able to see and buy and eat & just experiencing the every day life in Lithuania.

On top of these thoughts creeping into my mind, I also have to concentrate on the week ahead, on writing all of my papers/essays and studying for my exams.

Any words of encouragement, especially pertaining to pre-departure homesickness, would be helpful.

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 02:26:14 GMT

We booked our flights for Lithuania - a grand total of $888.
This means that I will get money back, an extra $202. I'm glad.

I will be taking four business courses and one course that will transfer for my Bible 300. I'm told that I am lucky that I won't have to take Bible 300 at Geneva. I hope they're right.
I also don't have to take HR with a certain new professor, and for this I am very thankful. Hopefully I can get by without ever having to take a class with him again. Hopefully.

I'll actually be here in a few months:

I can't wait!

Monday, March 20, 2006

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 02:42:59 GMT

Tomorrow starts my new schedule.
And when I get money, I'll add breakfast!