Monday, December 12, 2005

Method to the Madness

After procrastinating a great deal of my weekend away, I finally decided to start cracking down on studying last night around 9 o'clock. Then of course, Grey's Anatomy was on...and then Mallory, Marissa, and I decided to watch The Notebook...And finally I was REALLY ready to get to work. So about 2:15 a.m. I went down to the basement where it was bright and cold (the better to keep me awake). There were about five or six other people down there, and slowly they began to leave until I was the only one left. You know, it's really much easier to stay awake and concentrate down there...no t.v., no roomates (not that mine bothers me). I decided that aol is good to talk while studying as long as you're not talking to a million people or having in depth dramatic conversations. AOL keeps me sane...if not for it I'd probably drop out of college and call it quits right now...Okay, so maybe not, but you get the idea.

Finally at 6 a.m. I decided it would be safe to go ahead and get some shut eye, but ONLY for a few hours. The plan was to wake up at 8 a.m. and begin a long day of hardcore studying...But of course, your alarms don't go off when you really need them to. I think it's part of the master plan...So after realizing that none of my FOUR alarms went off (Okay, I admit I may have just slept through them...but in my defense, Jillian said she didn't hear them either) I finally woke up at 10.

While trying to plug my computer back in I hit my face on my desk drawer. Yes, my face. Not my forehead or my head...my face (Wake up call number 1). Then I went for a shower, thinking it would get the juices flowing. It certainly did it's job...nothing like a fresh razor cut on the ankle to wake a person up...and of course it's the spot where it really stings AND won't freaking stop bleeding (Wake up call number 2).

So I now realize that God truly does have a master plan. He may let us sleep through our FOUR alarms so we lose two good hours of study time, but he certainly makes up for it. I suppose those two extra hours of sleep that I didn't want at the time will come in handy later when I'm falling asleep at the keyboard, so I suppose in reality God really does have a method to the madness. However, I must say I'm rather scared about what other "wake up" surprises are in store...God help us all (literally)!

Katherine


P.S. This is not a picture of my actual alarm clock. I WISH! Tweety rules!

Saturday, December 10, 2005

Winter rocks my socks off...and now my feet are frozen!

I LOVE WINTER! I mean, seriously. Is there anything greater than snow?! It's just so beautiful and wonderful. I don't even care that it's sometimes freaking cold out. It's so worth it. Anyway, as you know finals time is upon us (or at least it is for those of us in college). But I don't even care about finals. I care enough to stay up late studying, and etc. But I really just don't care, all I want to do is get it over with so I can go home! Whenever I get depressed about finals all I have to do is imagine myself walking in my house door and seeing the Christmas decorations and lights, and all will be well. I can't wait!

In honor of Winter, the Christmas Season, and of course, Christmas break here is a list of things I must do during my time off from school...

1. Make a gingerbread house
2. Go ice skating
3. See the Columbus Zoo lights
4. Go sled riding down the Pleasant Hill dam
5. Make lots of Christmas cookies
6. Watch varioius Christmas movies such as White Christmas, It's a Wonderful life, A Christmas Story, Mrs. Santa Claus, and Holiday Inn
7. Drink plenty of hot chocolate
8. Kiss someone under the mistletoe (Ooo, you want it to be, don't you?)
9. Have a Christmas party for all my friends!
10. Sing Christmas carols (Not necessarily caroling though...)
11. Go to a LHS boys basketball game and see my cheerleaders too!
12. Go clubbing with the girls!

If you want to join in on the fun once I get home, give me a call! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Katherine

Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Just so you all know


Just so you all know, Kenneth Michael Libben is madly in love with me.

Ha! Serves you right, Sugar Lips. Now the whole world knows your little secret.

That is all. Peace out.

Katherine

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

I REALLY DON'T WANT TO CONTINUE WORKING ON MY PAPER!

Since Sunday I've basically been procrastinating with a little bit of work here and there. My 7-10 page paper for British Literature is due Thursday and I'm trying to concentrate, but this is seriously the worst paper I've EVER had to write! Even more worse than that horrid Research paper in Mrs. Lingenfelter's 11th grade English class (If you could possibly imagine something worse).

So here I am trying to work, yet being completely distracted by AIM, e-mail, blogging, and of course the wonderful (addicting) world of facebook...In an attempt to screw myself over even more than I already have I found this in someone else's blog. I hope they don't mind that I borrowed it...it's for a worthy cause...I REALLY DON'T WANT TO CONTINUE WORKING ON MY PAPER!

Here goes...

::51 things you didn't know about me (Or maybe you do...)

1. What is your middle name? Marie
2. Last person you kissed? That would be my last boyfriend...that "wonderful" four day relationship...sigh.
3. What are you listening to right now? My roomate's country music
4. Last two digits of your phone number? What? That's a weird question...41
5. Last thing you ate? Some soup that Mallory brought back from home
6. Last person you hugged? Let's see...Marissa and Mallory when they went to Mal's home last weekend.
7. How is the weather right now? Dark, cold, and snowing!
8. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? Marissa telling me to come to her room.
9. The first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Physical quality would have to be their smile. I like guys who look genuinely happy when they smile.
0. Favorite type of food? Type? What, like desert? Yes, definitely desert...specifically cheesecake.
11. Do you drink? I'm assuming this means alcohol. I have drunk a few select times, but only one drink, and it certainly wasn't beer. Yuck.
12. Do you smoke? Ew, no.
13. Ever get so drunk you don’t remember what you did? No, I have not become a hypocrit in college.
14. Hair color? Red, But in my opinion, the worst color of red possible.
15. Eye Color? I like to call it blue/gray
16. Do you wear contacts? Nope, thank goodness.
17. Favorite Holiday? Christmas all the way
18. When's your birthday? May 6, 1987
19. Have you ever cried for no reason? Yes, sometimes it really feels good to let a good cry out
20. Last movie you watched? A Lot Like Love
21. Last time you were at work? Oh geeze...sometime towards the end of summer.
22. Last time you were out of your town? Thanksgiving break. I went home to my REAL town.
23. Last time you went bowling? Oh my...I don't even remember. It's definitely been a long while.
24. Something unusual about you? Um...I can't wink. I try and try, but just can't do it...
25. Favorite breakfast food? I don't really eat breakfast very often, but I do love pancakes!
26. Favorite color? Definitley blue.
27. What are you afraid of? Losing someone I love very much.
28. If you could take a trip anywhere, where would it be? England or Greece
29. What books are you reading? Well, I just finished reading Written on the Body for British Literature and it was awesome!
30. Piercings? I have my ears pierced and that is all.
31. Favorite movie? It is impossible to pick just one movie since I have MANY favorites. But Pirates of the Caribbean is most definitely WAY up there. Johnny Depp AND Orlando Bloom....need I say more?
32. Favorite basketball team? Last year's LHS Boys Basketball team! They rock!
33. What were you doing before you filled this out? Reading some stuff for my EDL class.
34. Any pets? My baby, Anna. HE is an inside cat. I also have some outside cats.
35. Instant Messenger name? If you're reading my blog you should already have it.
36. Butter, plain, or salted popcorn? Butter popcorn! Butter=Better!
37. DOGS OR CATS? I'm a cat person myself. Big dogs drool and little dogs bark all the time.
38. Favorite Flower? Chrysanthemums
39. Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to? I'm sure I have, but I can't remember at this moment something specific.
40. Are you single or taken? Single, but not by choice.
41. Have you ever loved someone? Yes.
42. Who would you like to see right now? Honestly? My mom...
43. What's your occupation? Well, my major is English Education...but as of now I'm just in college.
44. Have you ever fired a gun? I think it was a real gun, but it didn't have real bullets in it. I don't know, it was at one of Matt's bonfires.
45. Do you like to travel by plane? The only plane I've been on was for a short trip to Put-in-Bay across Lake Erie since the boats weren't running, so I can't really say...
46. Right-handed or left-handed? Right.
47. If you could be with someone right now, who would it be? Probably my girls from back home. How I do miss them...
48. How many pillows do you sleep with? I sleep with one pillow, but when I'm laying on my bed doing homework I use one to lay on and another to prop my feet on.
49. Are you missing someone? All of my family and friends from home.
50. Do you have a tattoo? Nope.
51. Do you still watch cartoons on Saturday mornings? Lately I have been sleeping in on Saturday mornings...

So there you have it, the result of more time wasted by yours truly. And now I'm off to get some work done...

Katherine

Monday, December 05, 2005

God help us all...

It has commenced...finals week is upon us in full force, seizing what sanity I have left after a menacing term. The thought of a pure, utopian society has faded while Miami University has captured the last breath of any rational existence and conquered our self-worth. In coming days it is likely to see a plethora of unpleasant faces staring into an oblivion that can only be experienced by the Miami University society. The underlying prolifigacy in which this institution so loves to put forth has taken a toll on our already feeble carcasses, in result of consuming repulsive dining hall rations. The possibility of survival is a distant notion...God help us all...

Enough said.

Katherine

Saturday, December 03, 2005

Rent!

Oh my gosh! I just saw the most amazing movie ever. RENT! I had never seen the show or even heard anything about what it was about really. But it is just so awesome! The actors! The singing! It was just so amazing! There are no words to describe how awesome it was, you just have to see it! Of course, as soon as I got back to my room I looked up the lyrics to all the songs, but unfortunately I can't remember the tunes! This sucks. I must have the soundtrack so I never forget! Just amazing!

Also, after the show we stopped into the swing dancing contest and it was also very awesome. Wow! I want to learn how to swing dance. I am so serious. It's got to happen sometime in my life. Hopefully sooner than later!

Wow, just...awesome! Peace out!

Katherine

Thursday, December 01, 2005

It's the cliches that cause the trouble.

Rarely do I thouroughly enjoy reading the texts assigned to me in my British Literature class. I mean, I love to read, of course. But who likes to analyze text to figure out what it's really about? Okay, so maybe those smart people in my class do...Those five students who always have a theory about a poem or a short story, who actually disagree with the professor, who actually understand everything. How I wish I were one of those people. Then maybe I wouldn't be so scared about my 7 - 10 page paper due this Tuesday.

But anyway, I have finally found a piece of writing in this class that I really love, and of course it's our very last reading assignment before the final. Go figure. It's called Written on the Body by Jeanette Winterson. It is brilliant! The narrator of the story has no name or gender, and it's beloved is a married woman. The story is all about stripping love of all the cliches, categories, and stereotypes that are often placed on it. I am totally in love with this novel!

Written on the Body quotes:

Why do human beings need answers? Partly I suppose because without one, almost any one, the question itself soon sounds silly.

Sometimes the best company is your own.

You never give away your heart; you lend it from time to time. If it were not so how could we take it back without asking?

I wasn’t happy but the power of memory is such that it can lift reality for a time. Or is memory the more real place?

She’s a nice girl, he’s a nice boy. It’s the clichés that cause the trouble.

It seems that due to the peculiarities of the event horizon we could watch history pass and never become history ourselves.

Why is the mind incapable of deciding its own subject matter? Why when we desperately want to think of one thing do we invariably think of another?

Why bother? That’s a question the whole human race isn’t it?

You should totally read this book! Peace out!

Katherine

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Did you miss me?

So it's been a while since I updated, but I was totally home enjoying my Thanksgiving break. I can literally describe my break in two words: Freaking Sweet! I had the best time ever. Tuesday I saw Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It was good, but left out A LOL of stuff from the books. I mean, they left out Winky. Come on! Wednesday I went to the McMullen school and helped with Cosi. It was cool, I got to see some of the kids who were in my mom's kindergarten class last year that I helped out with.
Also Wednesday night we had a girls night at Ashley's house. It was so much fun. We watched a video we made from our first movie night October of last year. It. was. hilarious. And then we watched a video of Ashley and her sister when they were young dancing to a Britney Spears' song at Cedar Point...wow, I almost cried myself I was laughing so hard. But luckily the laughing stopped long enough for us to play the Ha ha game...or did it?

Thursday was Thanksgiving Day! I spent the entire day at my grandma and grandpa's house, as usual. It just wouldn't be any holiday without the Henleys. It was so great eating all that yummy food, seeing my cousins, eating all that food, playing games, and eating all that food. Did I mention how great the food was? Friday was a nice relaxing day. I went up to grandma's again to hang out and eat leftovers. We had two 22 pound turkeys (Yeah, we're that big of a family).

Friday night I went to Matt's bonfire and it was really nice seeing all my friends. I really missed them. After a while I went back to my house, but returned later to see Seth David Young and watch the Family Guy movie. I don't know how into the movie I was though, considering we were in the garage and it was freaking cold. Saturday my Aunt Jean and cousin Tanya came to Loudonville for the day. We got the great news that Tanya is pregnant and my other cousin, DeeDee is able to go to Russia and bring back the two boys she and her husband are adopting. Yay! It was really nice because I don't get to see them very often. But thankfully we get to go to Put-in-Bay sometime over Christmas break and see everyone.

Saturday night I went to a party thrown by one of the boys I graduated with. It was nice seeing all of those crazy guys again. got to see all those crazy guysAgain, it was nice to see everyone. Then after that Matt, Marissa, Will, and I went to Seth Ramsey's 21st birthday party. We parked at the bottom of a HUGE hill and walked all the way up the drive. That was not fun...especially on the way back down. Will accidentally elbowed me in the side and it was rather dark and spooky too. Sunday I went to church and then out to breakfast. My boss at Broken Rocks said that they might not need me much over Christmas break or the summer. They better need me over the summer. I need money and lots of it!

Marissa and I basically relaxed all day Sunday. Then we finally left for Miami around 6:20. We went a different way then usual due to traffic on 71, which resulted in us missing an exit and driving a while out of our way. That was fun...we finally got to Miami around 11. It only took us two loads to get all of our stuff out of the car (big surprise considering we had a lot). So now I'm just trying to get through these last two weeks of classes and finals. I really don't think it will be that bad...I'm keeping a positive attitude. How can I not keep a positive attitude when I know I'm going home in like 2 1/2 weeks?! Yay!

Until next time, peace out!

Katherine

Thursday, November 17, 2005

You better come fast, Mr. Thanksgiving break!

I miss my girls from home! I can't wait to see everyone over Thanksgiving break! I miss staying up all night with everyone, not doing anything while Ashley talks on the phone, and we all make fun of her!
~Amy Dot

You know, after so long of being away from my lovely girls I can't stand it anymore! I miss the good old days when we'd get together the night before the government final to watch Napoleon Dynamite (Oh...and study). I miss the trips to Wal Mart when we'd follow guys to their house because they told us there was a party. I miss rolling in the freshly mowed grass. I miss making fun of Ashley for being so obsessed with boys. I miss Amy's devious look when she does something Amy-like. I miss Tiff's sweet smile and burnt cookie talks. I miss being able to talk to Beth in choir instead of listening to Dr. Z. I miss the silliness! I want my girls back! You better come fast, Mr. Thanksgiving break!

Katherine

Monday, November 14, 2005

November

You know, the more I think about it the more I realize that November is one awesome month. And to prove that it is, in fact, just about the most awesome month there is here is my reasoning...

1. November's annual flower is the Chrysanthemum. Not only is Chrysanthemum the name of my favorite childhood books, but it is also my favorite flower and I've often thought of naming a daughter Chrsyanthemum. Yeah...crazy, I know.

2. I got my driver's license on November 13th, 2003. Wow...that means I've had my license for two years yesterday. Seems like just yesterday...

3. November weather is so beautiful. Early November the leaves are still falling and it's not too cold, yet not too hot. It's just about the perfect fall weather. Then by the end of November it's getting a little colder, getting ready for winter!

4. I have an Orlando Bloom wall calendar. Each month has a different picture of Orlando, and November is my favorite picture of him. He is looking at the camera with those beautiful brown eyes...so hot. (By the way, Elizabethtown is an awesome movie!)

5. Since my birthday is May 6th, November 6th is my half birthday. Whenever I get to November it is so hard for me to believe that it has actually been 6 months since I had a birthday. I mean...wow. Half a year ago I was celebrating my 18th birthday.

6. Around mid to late November is when you start to get in the Christmas mood. I mean, let's face it, Christmas is just about the best holiday ever. Obviously. And once it gets to November, that's when the Christmas countdown really begins. People start to shop for presents, Christmas commercials show on t.v., and some people even decorate that early!

7. Thanksgiving Day is in November. I love going to my grandma and grandpa's house and spending the entire day with my family. We stuff our faces with turky, stuffing, and all the yummy snacks and desserts, and play card games and board games until we're kicked out of the house.

If I think of anymore to add I certainly will, but I think those are good enough reasons to love November. Until next time, peace out!

Katherine

Sunday, November 13, 2005

Rocky Horror Weekend

I have just had the most amazing weekend of my life...well, let's not go that far, but IT WAS PRETTY DARN AMAZING! First of all, this was the first weekend of the Rocky Horror Show here at Miami. (In case those of you who don't know about that, get with the program! It's the awesome show my sister is in!) Second of all, my friends from home came to spend the weekend with Marissa and I so they could see the show.

Thursday night Ashley (Eagle) got here around 7:00. She drove all the way from Shawnee! We spent the entire night hanging out and talking (Ashley on her cell phone, of course!). I so beat Ashley in pool, then we messed around with the ping pong table since we both pretty much suck. We stayed up really late and in the middle of the night we woke up and there was this girl standing over us looking down. She was just standing there...then she said, "Is Laura awake?" And Marissa said, "Um, I think you have the wrong room." Then she just turned around and left without saying anything. It was freaky.

Oh, another funny story. Also Thursday night Mallory (Marissa's roomate) and I were doing laundry and we were sitting there doing our homework when these two guys ran into the laundry room and put a beer bong in one of the washers. Then they said hi and ran back out. If this wasn't odd enough about 5 minutes later they came back in and took it out. They said, "Thanks for keeping guard" then walked out. College is an interesting place...

Brandi (Bright) and her boyfriend, Caleb, came Friday. We all hung out until it was time to get ready for the Rocky Horror Show. Ashley did Marissa's hair really crazy since it was supposed to look "unhuman like," which it did. Then we all got so pumped up and went to the show. IT WAS SO AWESOME! The costumes, the humor, the singing, the acting, even the obscenities! I couldn't get enough. I mean, this was a show put on by students, and the actors weren't even theatre majors. But man, you wouldn't even think that. It was just amazing!

Later, around 1:00 in the morning, Dani (Leckrone) and Brandon (Smith) came! I love my friends to death! While Marissa, Brandi, and Caleb fell asleep in Marissa's room while watching Bewitched, Ashley, Dani, Brandon, and I watched Love Actually and My Best Friend's Wedding while talking and hanging out. Wait, didn't Marissa say earlier that day that her room was going to be the stay up late room and mine was going to be the quiet room? Hm...that's interesting. She was so wrong.

Ashley left Saturday morning, so sad. I wish she could have stayed longer, but she has midterms or something Tuesday. The rest of us went to breakfast/lunch at Bell Tower and then we came back to see that Will (Hansen) and Greg (Derr) had arrived! Yay! More friends! After some more hanging out and stuff all of us watched Varsity Blues while Marissa began to get ready for another show. Brandi did her hair this time. Wow, even more nonhuman than the first night.

After Brandi and Caleb left we did some more hanging out until it was time to go to the Rocky Horror Show! People were sort of tired, so I tried to get them all pumped up, but alas, my attempts failed. But nevertheless, as soon as the Rocky Horror festivities began they snapped out of it and got pumped. Yay! It was yet another great show. Thought the audience participated more Friday night, I think, it was still great. We all enjoyed it.

After the show we were all gathered around Marissa talking and I felt someone tap me on the back. I was confused because I could see all my friends and they weren't touching me. Then I turned around and it was my British Literature professor. He said, "I thought that was you up there the entire time." I laughed and told him it was my twin and that I would never actually do such a "riskay" show...Or would I? ;)

Later we all came back here and ordered pizza, except for Marissa who had to stay for another show. The hours passed, and in no time it was 1:30. Brandon had fallen asleep long before, but as Dani and Greg passed out for a few, Will and I headed down to play a game of pool. We were later joined by Greg and Dani, who must have not wanted to miss out on the fun. Will beat me in pool, then Marissa came back...with might big and wild hair...Needless to say after the previous two nights of not getting much sleep I still managed to stay up until 6:00 in the morning. Dani had gone back to my room around 5, but Will, Greg, Marissa, and I were rather hyper, which seemed to increase once we finally laid down for bed.

Today we all got ready and went uptown to eat at Jimmy John's and then we went to Cold Stone to get some yummy ice cream! It was good. After Dani and Brandon left, Greg and Will hung out for a little more and then we had to say goodbye. So sad, I certainly wanted everyone to stay. But it's all good because this weekend is going to be another great one. My parents are coming to the Saturday show and also Matt (Burd) is coming. Plus, Tiffani (Martin) and Amy (Dahl) might come, AND Ashley said she may want to come again! This is going to be so great. Then after next weekend I only have two days until I go home for Thanksgiving! Life is good! I mean, really! Isn't it just great?!

Peace out!

Katherine

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

It's About Time


So today I bought a membership (that was not so cheap) to the rec center so I could take as many exercise classes this year as I want. Now, you're probably thinking why in the world I would do such a thing when I haven't even been to the rec since one of the first weeks of school. Well, I decided it was time to start doing some physical activity (or I realized I was getting a bit chubbier). Therefore, today I did Cardio Blast!

And so now I'm going to try and take a class as often as possible because I really don't want to gain weight and I really don't think it's possible to avoid unless I actually workout. Which really sucks because I am seriously NOT the exercising type, which explains why I hate it so much. But oh well...sometimes I must make sacrifices for the greater cause...the sacrifice being my precioius time that I like to waste and the greater cause being my body.

After getting back from the rec I thought, "I am so not going to get my money's worth" because I usually don't stick with things that I don't like...ESPECIALLY exercising. But you know what! Not this time! I refuse to give up! I refuse to gain the freshman fifteen! I refuse to disappoint myself yet again! And I refuse to waste all that money I spent buying the stupid membership!

Peace out!

Katherine

Monday, November 07, 2005

Wonderful Weekend after a Torturous Week

What a wonderful weekend after one torturous week. Last week I had two group presentatioins, one major project, and a 6-8 page paper worth a measely 15 points. It. was. hell. But since it was Parent's Weekend here at Miami University Marissa and I got a ride to Columbus with Chad and spent the weekend at my brothers' house. Christian and Kate were in Chicago for the weekend, so we all stayed there.

Friday night we ordered pizza and while the boys played video games (go figure) Dad, Mom, Marissa, and I played Cranium. Marissa and I played paper rock scissors to determine teams. It was Dad and Marissa against Mom and I. Mom and I were doing well for a while, but needless to say we lost pretty horribly at the end too...

Saturday we woke up early (considering I like to sleep in on Saturdays) and went to breakfast at Bob Evans. Now, usually I am a dedicated pancake fan, but I decided to try the French toast instead. This is a perfect example of why it is a good idea to avoid change, at least for me. I missed my yummy pancakes. After that we went to the Verizon store, and guess what! I so totally got a new cell phone! I'd say it was about time since I got the other cell phone two years ago. I love my new flip phone to death! It has a camera too! Yay! So just a warning to all you wonderful people coming to Miami this weekend to see Marissa in the Rocky Horror Show...I will be taking pictures of you! Heehee.

Mom, Marissa, and I then spent a remarkable amount of time in Kohls. And would you believe it, I only got one thing! A pair of earrings. You should be proud. So when we went to check out after a good four hours in Kohls and everything ran through fine. But then some later came and gave us a coupon 15% off total purchase, and we spent a good amount of money, so since there was no one behind us the guy ran it through again. Then my mom tried to pay with her only credit card that she had on her, but it wouldn't work for some reason. Then we tried Marissa's card, then mine, but none worked. So she tried to pay with a check, but it wouldn't work for some reason. So I used my checking account for the first time and wrote my first check! But it didn't work either. So I had to void my first check. So after about 20 minutes in the checkout line we had to leave all of our merchandise there.

After my dad called the Credit card company and got it all settled out we had to go back to Kohls and get our stuff. Fun fun. It turns out that because we had spent so much money on the phones the company wouldn't let us take out the same amount of money in the same day. Ugh. After hanging out at the house for a while, playing with my cell phone and sort of watching The Animal, we went to the mall to do some more shopping at the mall. Marissa got some stuff for the Rocky Horror Show and I got a new coat! Yay!

Since we needed to eat before the movie and it was already so late we went to this sports bar called Rooster or something. They had a grilled chicken sandwich on the menu that was supposedly "the best grilled chicken sandwich ever!" So I ordered it, and it so totally was the best grilled chicken sandwich ever! After that we went to see the movie Elizabethtown! I finally got to see it! It. was. awesome! I love Orlando Bloom, I love the music, I love the story, I even think Kirsten Dunst did a good job. I can't wait for it to come out on DVD (even though it won't be out by Christmas). :(

Sunday we did some more last minute shopping at the mall and then we headed back here to Miami. It was a wonderful, relaxing, fun weekend. And now I have so much to look forward too! This weekend lots of Loudonville people are coming here to see Marissa in Rocky Horror Show, so I'll be with friends all weekend. Then the next weekend my parents and Matt are coming to see Rocky Horror Show. Then a few days after we go home for Thanksgiving! Yay! Can't wait for it all!

Peace out!

Katherine

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Chicken Soup for the Stressful Soul


Usually when I go to Wal Mart I buy a bunch of necessities because money is precious in college. But as I was walking through the aisles I decided to treat myself to something special. What you may ask? A coloring book and a box of 48 crayons. Now I bet you're wondering why I would spend my money on such silly childish things? But as I spent a good two hours just sitting on the floor coloring this weekend I remembered why it was so fun as a child.

Coloring is so peaceful and fun. It doesn't matter if you stay inside the lines, or what colors you use, or even how good you are. All that matters is that you're creating your own masterpiece and no one can tell you you're doing it wrong. It's so great! When I'm coloring I feel like weights are being lifted off my shoulders. All the balls that I'm juggling suddenly freeze in the air while I color. It's a total stress reliever.

So if you're ever stressed or worried or sad or just bored, sit down and color a page! Just do it!I swear it will calm you down, and if not then at least it will remind you of what it was like to be a kid and have no worries whatsoever. It's such a great feeling.

Peace out!

Katherine

Monday, October 31, 2005

Alright, that's it for Halloween


HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I used to like getting dressed up for Halloween, it was fun. But as I got older my mom stopped making my Halloween costumes. Therefore, I started getting sloppy and lazy. By sloppy and lazy, of course, I mean that I went to the Halloween dance every year during high school and never once dressed up in costume (not counting the year I wore Marissa's shirt and said I was Marissa for Halloween).

So here I am, a freshman in college, and even though I did not go out to Halloween parties on the weekend like a majority of people I still got to see all the Halloween costumes. The guys had some nice unique costumes, but the girls were all dressed as the same thing. They were all what appeared to be hookers: nurse hookers, pirate hookers, bunny hookers, etc. Okay, so that was a little harsh, but come on...I realize that Halloween in college is not who can be the scariest, it's who can be the sluttiest. It's rather sad what the world has come to.

So I did have to find a costume for the Halloween party in my English class today. And of course I wanted to do something that involved, well, no work whatsoever. So I went to Wal Mart and bought a cowboy hat. It's like the easiest costume ever. All I had to do is wear my black boots, jeans, a flannel shirt, the cowboy hat, and braid my hair. Not hard at all. I'm so lazy...

Oh, and the trick or treaters from Oxford came through our dorms last night. They were so cute, but so many. We ran out of candy before trick or treating was even half way over. I felt really bad. But anyway, my favorite costume was the little boy as Nemo. It was the cutest thing I've ever seen. Alright, that's it for Halloween. Next up, Thanksgiving!

Peace out,

Katherine

Sunday, October 30, 2005

Not a Halloween kind of girl

Halloween is upon us once again (although you wouldn't know from all the Christmas merchandise in Wal Mart). It's that time of year for all the little kids to get dressed up, for the nice old ladies with the cats to get excited about having company, and for the college students to dress in skimpy costumes and get drunk. What a holiday...

After some careful consideration I realize that I'm just not a Halloween kind of girl. But that doesn't mean I haven't had some memorable Halloweens in my past. So memorable, in fact, that I deem them worthy enough to share. So here they are, my top five favorite Halloweens.

1. Kindergarten: I don't remember wanting to be a clown, maybe I did. Or maybe my mom decided it would be cute. I had the ruffles around the arms, legs, and neck. Plus the hat with the ball on the end. And don't forget, the bright face paint. Needless to say, I was the most adorable clown ever.

2. Fifth grade: Danielle Leckrone was dating David Hall, Bri Hansen was dating Kyle Gillette, and I was on and off again with Dustin Rambacher. We all went to David's Halloween party and Bri and I dressed in Camoflauge, I suppose we were army girls or something. There was a hayride that so conveniently broke down in the middle of a graveyard. I cried, so it conveniently started back up. Later, Bri and I were looking for our dates and we found them, along with many other guys surrounding Dustin, who was crying. David's mom made us talk, and he still liked me...so we left the party dating again.

3. Sixth grade: Brittany, Marissa, and I got all dressed up. Britt was a dog, I was a princess, and Marissa was something I don't remember. We separated from my other cousins to see who could get the most candy in the two hours we had. Marissa, Britt, and I were doing really well until we got to this one house. Britt was running up the concrete steps to the porch and tripped. She scraped her leg and we ended up stopping for the night. Luckily, time was almost up anyway. Now, the reason this Halloween was so memorable? The next year Britt tripped and scraped her leg again, at the exact same house.

4. Eighth grade: Ashley Eagle, Marissa, and I were going to pass out candy at my mom's friend, Denise Gallagher's house. We wanted to be something really cool, so we decided to be Charlie's Angels. We bought cute tops and pants and did our hair all pretty. Marissa was Natalie, Ashley was Dylan, and I was the best one, Alex. We thought we looked great, which we did, but unfortunately nobody even realized we were dressed up in costumes. But had they known, we would have been the most awesome Charlie's Angels ever.

5. Junior year: I wasn't going to go to the Halloween dance, but decided last minute I might as well go. However, I didn't have a costume or anything. I had an inside source tell me that Seth and Jimmy were going to go as Mario and Luigi and she said that I should surprise them and go as Princess Peach. So I actually spent a good amount of time looking for a pink dress and etc. I got very close a few times to actually finding a costume, but ran out of time and couldn't pull it off. So I just went to the dance as myself. Oh well, it was still fun.

After looking at my best Halloween moments you are probably convinced that I am indeed not a Halloween kind of girl. But that's alright, I take pride in being a faithful Christmas fan. Have a happy and safe Halloween everyone! Peace out!

Katherine

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

An Evening with Kip and Pedro

WARNING: Reading the blog entry below may cause severe cases of jealousy and require you to listen to Katherine brag next time you talk to her.

About a month ago I was told by one, Kenneth Libben, that the Napoleon Dynamite cast was coming here to Oxford to speak. However, since it was actually my college and I hadn't heard anything about it I dismissed the idea. I have never been more glad to admit that I was wrong.

Today after our Education class Marissa and I hurried to Shriver to get in line so we could have good seats for none other than Aaron Ruell (Kip) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro) from Napoleon Dynamite! After waiting for only a few minutes we went into the room and found seats in the seventh row (not bad) away from the stage. And finally at 7:05 the guys were graciously introduced and came out, sitting comfortably in their chairs, each with a microphone.

Now this is how it all went down. For an hour students would go up to two microphones placed in the isles and ask them questions. They ranged from quesitons about the movie and their characters to their life and projects they're working on. There were many interesting questions asked, such as if any scenes were improvised in the movie (Answer: The song Kip sings for the wedding at the end of the wedding).

As Efren slipped in and out of the Pedro voice and Aaron repeatedly told people his real name is Aaron, not Kip, we enjoyed their answers and comments. It was so fascinating to hear the inspirations and ideas behind the movie and its making. Now I don't want to reveal all the secrets for fear that I won't have anything intersting to say when people ask me about my experience. But for instance, Kip's character was loosely based (or not so loosely) on Aaron's real life brother. Funny story, described in detail by Aaron.

When the questions died down people began to discretely leave the room in hopes of getting in line early for the autographing. Following our friends who slipped out a bit early Marissa and I too got in line (though I felt as if I was being rude and was cheating somehow). After about fifteen minutes of waiting we got our papers signed by both guys and actually got a picture with them! Totally cool.

It was definitely an awesome experience. And although there is the chance that years from now Napoleon Dynamite will be forgotten and Aaron and Efren will be long gone from the hollywood scene (or perhaps not) I will still be very excited when I remember that I totally have an autograph and picture with them! Boo yah!

And since I cannot leave you without one single quote from the movie I shall dote upon you Aaron's favorite: "I caught you a delicious bass."

Peace out all you jealous Napoleon Dynamite fans!

Katherine

Monday, October 24, 2005

My New Philosophy

I was definitely tired last night when I climbed (literally, because I am on the top bunk) into bed at 2 o'clock in the morning. So why, I ask you, even when I'm unbelievably tired can I still not fall asleep right away? It took me at least an hour to finally fall asleep last night. The last time I looked at the clock is was 3:13. Last night I just lay in bed thinking. Thinking about a lot of stuff because an hour is an awfully long time, ESPECIALLY when you can't sleep.

As I lay in bed changing positions every few minutes I suddenly wished I were at home in my nice warm waterbed. If I were at home in my nice warm waterbed maybe I could sleep better. Come to think of it, if I were at home in my nice warm waterbed I would actually be home. Maybe that's the source, maybe that's why I can't sleep at night. So this brought me to an interesting question; the question of change.

I know what you're thinking, change isn't a question. In fact, it's more of a fact. The fact is, life changes, and quite often at that. But the question I find is whether we want change. And the truth is, we don't. Nobody likes change. They may claim they like change, but they really don't. They only say that because they know something is different and there's nothing they can do about it. Kudos to those people who claim to like change, because certainly they are the most optimistic people.

So normally I don't even recall what I thought about the night before, but today I was reminded in my Theatre Appreciation class (that I was almost late to, by the way). The topic of discussion today was the play "The Cherry Orchard." Since I'm assuming most people haven't heard of this play, I will tell you that the main theme is change. So the entire topic was about change. And my professor's theory on change, you ask? He says that we fear change because in order to change we must leave our comfort zone.

Now I am definitely one to admit that I don't like change. I mean, come on, I've had the same exact ringer on my cell phone since the day I got it almost two years ago. I fear change. I want to avoid it as much as possible. But you know what, you can't avoid change, it's inevitable. The question is not whether we want change because the answer is obvious. The question is whether we want change to change us. When change occurrs you can accept that change happened and go along as if nothing is different, or you can let the change change you.

So I leave you with this bit of information in hopes that we will learn to understand that change is a fact, but more importantly a choice. Life is change. But growth is optional. Choose wisely.

Katherine

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Sorry boys

So I woke up this morning rather easily, just turned off my alarm and hopped out of bed. Now, this used to be me in high school, but since I've gotten to college it has not been the case. My roomate has had to wake me up several times because I sleep through like three alarms. So why I woke up so easily and am not tired right now is beyond me...

I came back from my 8 a.m. surprisingly alarm and awake. And since I check my e-mail at least four times a day I decided I might as well start early, not actually thinking that anyone would be crazy enough to e-mail me so early, especially because no one but family e-mails me. But to my surprise my cousin, Tyrus, who is living in France for several months, had an interesting request:

"I have a question. I've been teaching for a week now and it seems that my students (boys, 15-20) think allAmericans look like Pamela Anderson and own machineguns. Would you let me use you as a presentation topic? I'd like to do a short PowerPoint/handout of you detailing where you've lived, where you work, what you drive, what sports you play, if you have any guns, and if you practice a religion. Please, let me use you. Thanks, Tyrus"

Hm... My initial reaction was of course laughter, with my second reaction, "Hey, Jillian, get this..." After reading the e-mail again I began to think. These French boys/men have an American girl fantasy, and of all people it's Pamela Anderson with a gun. Now I can only assume that this "American woman fantasy" came from the movie Barb Wire, which is basically Pamela Anderson with big hair, tight leather, and big guns (enough said.) This is how American girls are portrayed to foreign men? Ugh. So I replied yes to my cousin, thinking of the 99% of American girls who don't look like Pamela Anderson. Oh, how disappointed these French guys will be once they realize that all American girls are not Pamela Anderson with guns, but in fact, short red-haired twins with books. Sorry boys.

Peace out!

Katherine

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

A good night sleep just means you had a boring night

I realize I'm in college and I'm supposed to be having the time of my life away from home, but is it really so bad that I love going home? I mean, it's not like I really miss home so much that I want to be there all the time. It's just now that I'm far away I appreciate how much I love my family and friends and that little town.

Since it was our fall break and we didn't have classes Friday Marissa and I went home for the weekend. The ride home was very nice. My dad told us his life story starting after he graduated from high school. He talked about when he was drafted to Vietnam and his girlfriends and stuff. Apparently my dad was the type who feel in love easily. I can see that...When we got home Thursday night Tiffani came over and we got to talk about burnt cookies. I felt sort of left out. Marissa and Tiffani have burnt cookies and I don't (but I suppose that's a good thing...)

Friday Marissa and I took my mom out to eat at Broken Rocks Cafe, that yummy place I used to work at and probably will this summer...(*sigh*). Then we went back to my mom's classroom and helped out. I painted the kid's hands with black paint and then helped them make a spider with their handprint. It was fun. Then Marissa and I made spiders with our handprints. Heehee. Kindergarten is fun. Then as we were leaving the school, Brandon was on top of the slide and we were really confused because he was supposed to be in school. But it turns out he was in school, the Horticulture class was working on the goal at the soccer field. It's so strange to think that high school continues once you leave...weird.

Then Marissa and I went shopping and I got two new shirts and a pair of pants to wear with my hooker boots. Yay! We were going to see Elizabethtown with Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst, which I really really really want to see. And hopefully I will see it soon. After shopping we went to the LHS football game where I saw my Seth play during half time, my Will play football, and my beautiful cheerleaders. Then after the game we went to Bri's house to check it out. She just got engaged and moved into a very nice house. Then we went back home and Will came over after the game. So while Tiff slept on the couch Marissa, Will, and I talked until around 3 in the morning, as usual.

Saturday morning Tiffani treated Marissa and I to breakfast at Broken Rocks since we were each others sweeties for Sweetest Day. It was a very yummy breakfast and we were served by the wonderful Mike Carroll, who is awesome because he gave us a free cinnamon roll. Then we went back home and watched Guess Who and I came to the conclusion that I really only like Asthon Kutcher when he's not trying so hard to be funny, like in A Lot Like Love. Then Marissa and I went to the soccer game and watched Greg play, which he made a goal and they won.

I was going to take a nap when I got home, but I ended up reading a magazine and then getting a call from my silly cousin, Brittany. We talked for a long time and it was definitely worth the lack of sleep because I only get to talk to her online. Then Kenneth Michael Libben came over like an hour early for the movie night so we went to rent some videos. Movie night started off slow, especially while we were watching the newest Disney Channel movie, Twitches. It's about Twin witches...I have to say that it's the worst Disney Channel movie yet (and most of them are pretty bad). Yes...I watch a majority of them...

Eventually it was a good turnout. We ended up watching City Slickers and Sin City (Apparently we had an accidental City theme). City Slickers is hilarious. I like Billy Crystal and Daniel Stern, and Bruno Kirby isn't too bad either, especially since he was in one of my alltime favorite movies, When Harry Met Sally (which Billy Crystal starred in). Sin City is gorry, especially when everything is in black and white except for the bright red blood...Ugh...makes my stomach queasy. It was a real fun night, relaxing and fun. I got to see all my friends and after talking to Jimmy on the phone for a while I ended up staying up til 5:30 in the morning talking to Seth.

After less than three hours of sleep I went to church to attend Father Kevin's last mass since he joined the missionary work and will be going to some foreign country like Japan or China or Africa or Columbia or something for five years. He was an okay guy, but truth be told there were quite a few people who didn't really take to him all that well the eight years he was our priest. With the exception of Mr. Barone of course, who cried during the closing song. Then my mom started to cry and some other people...and when I see people cry it makes me teary eyed...ugh.

After church Will, Greg, Marissa, and I went to lunch at Broken Rocks (yes, it was my third time in one weekend, but let's face it, it's just about the only good place in Loudonville). It was a lot of fun. So I went back home and had intended to do some homework as I had enough of it to spend a good hour or so working, but of course, I ended up falling asleep on that couch of mine. It is a very comfy couch, but still not as comfy as a bed, especially a waterbed. Speaking of my waterbed, after sleeping with me in it Saturday night Danielle woke up and said, "Katherine, your bed makes weird noises." And I replied, "Yes, it likes to talk to me."

After finding out that I got a 76 on my Mythology midterm I was sort of in a bad mood and then sometimes when I get in a bad mood I get depressed too. And then I do this thing where I try to make myself cry because when you're mad or sad it feels really good to just cry. But I didn't have to do much to get myself to cry because my mom started crying when we left. And of course, once she started I couldn't stop either. It was good. I think I really miss home the most when I'm leaving it.

The ride back to Miami wasn't so bad. I slept most of the way, which was good because I didn't really get much sleep at all over the weekend. I realize I don't normally when I go home, but I don't mind so much because I always have a great time. And I'd rather have a good conversation or quality time than a good night sleep. I heard somewhere that a good night sleep just means you had a boring night. Haha, that's funny.

So here I am back at college. My mom asked today if I'm back in the swing of things yet and I replied that it doesn't really take much to get back in the swing of things. So here I am...swinging as usual.

Peace out,

Katherine

Thursday, October 13, 2005

Sold my body to the devil

You know, I was worried about many things when coming to college; making friends, classes, missing home. But the one thing I really wasn't worried about was gaining the freshman 15. Don't get me wrong. I am so definitely not one of those people who can eat whatever they want whenever they want and not gain a single pound (Although Britt has offered many times to give me that trait...as long as I give her my red hair). However, I was not worried about gaining weight.

After a bad first week or so of late night popcorn and such I was struck by some encouragement. The rec center was hosting a free week where you could try out different classes for free (under other circumstances you must buy a membership which run rather expensive). So Twila, Marissa, and I spent an entire week doing a different class almost every day. Now that the eighth week of school is about over I am noticing that not only have I not gained weight, but I have actually lost weight! Go figure. I know what you're thinking now, "All of this babbling on was just so she could brag about losing some weight?" But that is just mean and ridiculous because we all know that weight means nothing and looks don't matter (Hence why all women and some men worry about it so much). So that is not why I have written this blog entry.

While looking in the mirror (and no I don't constantly check myself out if that's what you're thinking) I noticed that I do not really look all that much skinnier. In fact, in my opinion my stomach (or pouch as I like to call it) is just the same size, if not bigger than it was before I came to college. I notice that instead of losing "the pouch" that I have come to accept as impossible to get rid of unless I work out, I have actually lost what my sister keeps referring to as "inches." I have not only come to realize that "inches" means the space above my hips or love handles, but I realize that I can't notice a difference in them whatsoever. Only when Marissa says, "You've lost inches" do I take the time to look at the mirror and try to figure out what the heck she is talking about. So I don't know how that works, but apparently I have lost them.

After calculating in my head that this weight I've lost couldn't possibly have all come from losing inches (and it certainly didn't come from "the pouch") I began to consider where else the weight might have come from. And alas, I realize that my already small chest (which I don't usually complain about because it's not really that important) is in fact smaller. How fair is that?! I realize that if you lose weight you should just be happy that you lost it and not complain, but it's like selling your body to the devil.

Devil: Yes, you can lose weight, but you're going to have to give me something in return.
Me: Yes, take whatever you want. Just let me lose weight!
Devil: Alright, it's a deal. Sign here. (I sign)

After a week or so...

Me: Wow the scale says I lost a few pounds...but I still look the same...
Devil: Yes, but look. You've lost inches.
Me: What the heck are inches? They don't do anything...Whoa, why is my bra a tad more lose?
Devil: What? I promised you'd lose weight! And you said I could take whatever I want...

So through my own experiences I have come to two conclusions. 1. If you want to lose "the pouch" and not the chest then don't be like me. Go exercise! 2. The devil is sick sick man...

Just something to think about. Peace out!

Katherine

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Your typical necessary update on the fair...

As you all know, the Loudonville Free Street Fair was last weekend! I began my wonderful weekend by getting home around midnight and then looking at my senior yearbook. Of course the drill team had more pages and better pictures than the cheerleaders and there were tons of repeat pictures right next to each other, but I won't say anything else. Just that the yearbook never fails to disappoint me. Oh, but it was very nice and colorful! Then I stayed up til 4 in the morning studying.

Friday morning Marissa, Brandon, and I went shopping for a corsette for Marissa, as part of her costume for the Rocky Horrow Show. That was fun, lol. I also bought the When Harry Met Sally DVD! Only the best movie in the entire world! After doing some more fun studying at home we went to my grandma's later to say hi to the family. After chatting a bit we all went down to watch my cousin, Lenny's mime/comedy show and that was funny. Then afterwards we watched a hypnotist hypnotize some people, including Marissa. Now it's this big controversy about whether or not it was real or not, I don't really care though. It was funny all the same.

Friday night a bunch of people came over for a movie night. We watched The Leprechaun 2, requested by Kenny, of course. (probably because of that one scene...yeah you know which one I'm talking about, Saylor and Sugar Lips!) It was a wild time, me trying to study with the light of my cell phone, people throwing chestnuts everwhere, and people putting chestnuts in my shirt (thanks, Jessica). It took a while for the last person to leave, but hey, I'm not complaining. It was a fun night.

Saturday was a good old time. Even though it was raining all day basically I still managed to get down to the fair and see Ashley Beagle and look around a bit. I even bought a ring in the Merchant's tent! I know what you're thinking, "Katherine, you don't wear rings." But actually, I do own at least three very nice rings that I like to wear every now and then. I got a call from my dad saying that Seth was at my house, so I ditched the fair as fast as possible and sure enough, Seth was at my house! So we ended up talking for two hours or so and then he gave me a ride to the library where I was meeting Marissa and Tiffani. On my way into the library I ran into none other than Nathan Donley, who go figure, totally remembers the dance we learned for Music Man (We were partners for those of you who didn't know).

So I spent a rainy night at the fair with lots of people, especially 2005 graduates. It was nice seeing everyone, sharing umbrellas and whatnot. Tiffani, Marissa, and I then went up to grandma's where we dried our pants, ate some sloppy joes (because believe it or not we actually craved Henley food over fair food), and played Scategories with my cousin, Ross (the one that Ashley Ann Eagle has had a crush on since many fairs ago). Then we ended up playing a long, fun game of Loaded Questions with some more of my cousins. Now that game is hilarious and fun! I wonder if I can find one somewhere...it would be good for movie nights at the Lunt house.

After staying up til about 4 in the morning studying I finally went to bed, only to wake up almost immediately for church. Church was nice, I've always enjoyed St. Peter's. Then the famiy and I went to eat at Broken Rocks and I had a yummy Southwest Caesar salad with chicken, not salmon, of course. The ride back to Miami went extremely fast. I fell asleep and woke up at Steak and Shake. Then I fell asleep again and woke up here. Talk about fast....Sunday night, all day and Monday night, and today was dedicated to studying, and basically nothing else...not even sleep. In fact, I am really rather tired. I've actually been daydreaming about sleep...now that's just silly.

After finishing my third and final midterm today I became suddenly aware of the leaves on the ground outside and the smell of autumn in the air. I know it sounds corny, but it's true! After about a week of having your face in a book all night and day with no more than three hours of sleep at night you tend to block out the outside world. However, I am happy to say that I have now finished all three of my horrendous midterms! And I must say that it was worse studying than actually taking the tests, considering they were all not as bad as I expected. But still, if I hadn't studied that much I would have done much worse. And I'm still not even sure I did that well, and I don't even really care because they're over with!

Now I can look forward to this Thursday night when I go home for a three day weekend! I'm so totally pumped! I'm going to see my family and friends and sleep in and not have three midterms to worry about. It's going to be so great!

Until next time, peace out!

Katherine

Oh, and according to Sugar Lips' grandma, I am his girlfriend? Heehee. Grandmas are cute.

Thursday, October 06, 2005

School Sucks and here's why...

After eight weeks of college (and twelve years before that) I am convinced that school sucks. Now, for those of you who are in school or have gone to school, surely you don't need any convincing, but let me remind you nonetheless.

Reason One:
So I talked to my Mythology professor after class yesterday about the midterm this Monday. She had given us study guides with terminology and texts to know, and I had lots of questions about where to find stuff. It is important to note now that this class is pure lecture. She talks non stop for an hour and fifteen minutes while we frantically write our hands off taking notes. So in this lecture style class it is really easy to miss important terms and ideas because first off, it's Mythology, so of course you're spelling everything wrong, and because I can't write word for word what comes out of her mouth. So, as I am asking questions about the study guide she continues to make comments such as, "I've mentioned that many times in class" and "It's in the book and our lecture notes," making me feel like a complete idiot. Am I just totally missing the point of the class? Do I just not understand Mythology? Am I just stupid? It's not like I'm not trying so hard to learn and understand the material. It's not like I'm not studying my @$$ off so that I get a fairly decent grade. At least I care enough to try!

Reason Two:
Today in my Literature class we were supposed to be having a review for the midterm on Tuesday. After spending a good amount of time talking about the format and whatnot of the actual test we began to ask questions about poems and readings that we've done, but don't understand. And the professor says that he can't answer specific questions for us....? What? That's what a review is...a review of all the stuff you've learned. How are we supposed to freaking do well on the test if we're not allowed to ask questions about the material? Alright...whatever you say, Mr. I say I don't want to make it difficult for you, but I am.

Reason Three:
So we were given time in my Sociocultural Studies in Education class to go over our notes and make sure we have all the concepts and terms that will be on the test this Tuesday. And although they are only terms that need memorized, and considering I am basically a robot when it comes to school, I can easily memorize the 40 some terms. However, she mentioned that she hasn't written the test yet and is not sure if she'll get around to it this weekend. Meaning the test will most likely be on Thursday. But she still isn't sure and wants us to study like the test is Tuesday and be prepared if it is. How is that fair? Why can't she just freaking tell us when the test will be. Does she not realize that some of us have two other classes that we need to study for this weekend?

Conclusion:
Yeah, I just needed to vent. I'm sure as soon as these tests are over I'll be back to thinking school is not so bad. But until then, if you need to reach me I'll be at the Loudonville Free Street Fair this weekend, and in hell studying until wee hours of the morning. Peace out!

Katherine

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

I fell for my soulmate

Alright, so I always hear all these stories about how freshmen at college do something clumsy or stupid and get really embarrassed and they look back and think, "Wow, that was really mortifying." And here, it being the eighth week of school, I actually thought that I had escaped my embarrassing moment...think again, Katherine.

Today I was walking into Irvin Hall for my Mythology class. I was almost up the about 12 steps into the building when I somehow lost my balance and began to tumble back down the stairs. Yes, that's right, while my sandal stayed at the top of the stairs, I continued to roll down with my bookbag still strapped to my back.

I probably would have rolled all the way down the stairs had I not been stopped by some guy who was just standing there. He said, "Are you alright." And I said something to the extent of, "Yeah, thanks" before getting up, putting my shoe back on, and continuing into the building. I didn't even stop to look at the guy or anyone else for that matter (and yes, there were tons of people around). Now, Brittany is convinced that the guy who stopped me was my soulmate and I missed my chance by not meeting him. Oh well...maybe I'll meet him later in life and he'll look at me, he'll know, and he'll say, "Hey, I watched you fall down some stairs once." Ah, just what every girl dreams of hearing...

So after walking to class with a hurt hip, I not only realized that my ankle was scratched up good, but I also realized the humor of the situation. I mean, for no reason at all I just started tumbling down the stairs. If I had seen someone do that I would have felt sorry for them, but after seeing that they were alright I would have laughed at them. I mean, come on. It's kind of funny.

So my advice for the day: If you have a chance to meet your soulmate, introduce yourself! Oh...you thought I was going to say to laugh off the embarrassments? Yeah...that too! Peace out!

Katherine

Saturday, October 01, 2005

Seven Years of Bad luck, please!

First of all, I would like to comment that I have given my blog a makeover! Yes, that's right! Not only have I changed the background, I have also updated my profile! I am awesome!

Thursday night I went to my corridoor's broomball game. It was interesting to say the least. I wore my T-shirt that we had made to support the girls. Our team is called The Lovelies...Aw, precioius...We're going to have a corridoor picture taken sometime soon, and we voted on the picture theme...Theme ideas such as, fall colors, dress up, hawaiian, even "the morning after." Girls thought that was cute..."Oh, we'll have our hair all messed up and we'll be wearing the clothes from the night before..." Oh my...what an idea...But alas, the chosen theme (which did not get my vote) is "Typical Miami Girls." We will be wearing shirts with popped collars, jean skirts, sunglasses...you get the idea...sigh...

So I am sitting at my computer desk, because that's where I usually always am...and I hear a noise coming from our door. I glance over and see that the tape holding up our full lenth mirror has popped off. I realize the mirror is going to fall and act quickly. In slow motion, the mirror begins to fall and I jump from my chair and dive across the room to save the mirror from breaking. I get there just in the nick of time to save the mirror, breaking two nails in the process. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Boo hoo, girl broke a nail." It's totally not like that. I'm talking about nail ripping down past farther than I can cut my nail to. Yeah, that sucks...I would have rather taken the seven years of bad luck.

Once again, the weekend is upon me. As usual, I am doing exactly what I love to do...waste time...it's just so easy to do...Yesterday Marissa and I saw The Corpse Bride at the little old Princess Theatre uptown. I must admit that I almost fell asleep once, but I was rather tired...It was a good movie, but not Tim Burton's best. I did love the piano music in the movie though, very pretty. On our way back to our rooms we stopped to get some hot chocolate at this very cute coffee shop. I have definitely had better hot chocolate, but the coffee shop was cool. It had a counter around the windows and seats so you can face outside and watch people pass. It's a lot of fun, people can be funny to watch sometimes.

I just woke up from a short nap that ended up being an hour and half long...not so short...And I realize that I have held off from doing my homework long enough. So here I go to embark on this never ending aspect of college life...Peace out!

Katherine

Thursday, September 29, 2005

Is fair food worth the freshman fifteen?

Hey, what's up all you readers out there! I am in an awesome mood! Why you ask? Because not only did I have a wonderful weekend last week, but I am also closer to another awesome weekend! Last weekend, Marissa and I drove to Columbus to have a family weekend and so that Marissa could go to a Rolling Stones concert! I was going to go, but Scott wanted to go much more than I did and was also more willing to spend the $180 for the ticket.

Although I didn't go to the concert I got to spend time with my mom, dad, brothers, and Kate, my brother's girlfriend. I went and saw Wedding Crashers with my parents and Patrick. I wasn't sure if my mom would like it because it's not really her type of humor...if you've seen the movie you know what I mean...But surprisingly she loved it, and my dad did too (I knew he would...) And not only did I get to spend time with my family, but I also got to talk to Scott, which was cool because I haven't really talked to him since I graduated. He seems to be really enjoying college, so that's cool.

Time is going by so freaking fast now! Which is really good news! I now have only eight more days until I'm home again for the Loudonville fair! A weekend of nights with the Henleys and days at the fair with hopefully all my high school friends and fellow 2005 graduates that I never get to talk to anymore. Plus, I'm so totally excited about the fair food! I will try to eat light here at college before the weekend so I can totally eat as much fair food as I want! Alright...so maybe that won't happen...I would get sick. But I am proud to announce that I have not gained the freshmen fifteen! In fact, I lost a few pounds! Go figure!

Oh! Guess what! My Uncle Buzz and Aunt Karen are expecting another child in April, so I'll have another cousin, the 31st Henley grandchild! Plus, my cousin Brandon Lape and his wife, Lisa, are also expecting in May, so I'll have a...second cousin? I don't know, but it's good news! Yay!

School is going the same as usual...I had my first exam last Friday. It was for my Theatre Appreciation class and it was freaking easy. I got a 48 out of 50...I should have gotten 50, but oh well...I also have three tests coming up the week after the fair...that totally sucks...Not only are they my three hardest classes, but I'm so not going to have time to study during the fair weekend...or should I say I so won't make time to study...Oh well...I'm sure I'll manage fine...or fail...either way I'm going to have a great time at the fair! Heehee.

In other news, the weather is finally getting chilly. It's about darn time! I was so sick of that stupid hot humid weather. I'm ready for the leaves to turn pretty oranges, yellows, and reds, and then fall, making Miami look very very beautiful. Come on autumn!

Alright...I suppose I should go do some homework, although I really don't want to...Peace out!

Katherine

Saturday, September 17, 2005

Update

Well, it's been almost a week since I last updated, so I thought I should tell you all what's new with me and what's going on in my life. Here it is, you ready?

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

Yep, that's my life, isn't it great!

Katherine

Sunday, September 11, 2005

I'm a loser...

Well, it's been quite a while since I last posted. It's a shame that's how I always start my posts that way...Oh well, here's a little entertainment for those people who read my blog and don't comment, but that's alright...I do it too...

I went home last weekend!!! It was so great to be back among the familiar faces and whatnot. So we went straight home and my mom held me in a two minute hug, and made me cry...I guess I didn't realize how much I missed her until I actually saw her again...yeah, I'm a baby, so what? Then Marissa and I went to the football game where we saw almost the entire class of 2005...I suppose a lot of them come home every weekened....Oh well, if I could I probably would. But I saw everyone! And it was so great! Plus I got to see Will play football! And he was awesome! It was weird seeing him in the football uniform, but hey, doesn't look so bad. (wink wink)

After the game Kenny, Danny, Will, Brandon, Ashley, and Tiffani came over to our house to hang out. We watched Hitch, a cute hilarious movie. So that was fun. Saturday morning Marissa and I went to the soccer game, which they won. So that was cool. After that, mom, Marissa, and I went grocery shopping and spent a lot of the afternoon making dinner! We made meatloaf and potatoes and pudding! All while watching Sleepless in Seatle! That's a good movie. Then grandma and grandpa came down for dinner and I ate too much, but it was good. I didn't realize how much I missed actual food, lol.

Saturday night we went to the movies with the usual group to see The 40 year old virgin. It wasn't as funny as I thought it would be, and not nearly as funny as Wedding Crashers. But it was nice to go out with my friends before coming back to Miami. Sunday I went to church and sang in the choir with my mom and then went home and basically slept for 2 1/2 hours...Then we went to grandma and grandpa's house for August and September birthdays. I played Peanuts and actually won! Go figure, I never win! And then we played Beyond Balderdash, and Kristen and I came in second.

Then the best part! A few of us cousins went outside to play Man Hunt! We used to play all the time when I was little, but I was always scared of the dark and had to hide with someone and whatnot. But it was so much fun! Then once most of the little kids left we played Bloody Wolf until it was just Brittany, Brad(her boyfriend), Josh, Marissa, and I. And Brad was all hyper and wanted to keep playing again and again...Odd kid....likes to hide in trees...And Josh told us stories about his encounters with gays...And that was interesting...

Monday we headed back "home" to Miami. Chad, Marissa, and I saw like 5 police cars, and he said he saw 11 on the way to Columbus. Crazy...So I've been back here for a week now...And I already can't wait to go back home for the Loudonville fair! You know, I just really don't think I'm a college kind of girl...Sigh...Oh well, that's life...This weekend was interesting...Friday night I didn't feel like going out so I stayed in and watched Grosse Point Blank, and I started to read my favorite Nicholas Sparks book, and I wrote in my journal, and I was bored out of my mind! I ended up staying up til 3:15 or so...at least that's the last time I looked at the clock...I suppose I was just subconsciously staying up...waiting for something, I don't know. I'm a loser.

Then Saturday Marissa and I were going to go to the football game, but Marissa wasn't feeling well, so we both stayed at the dorms. And we just chilled all day, so that was nice. Marissa said, "Let's watch Pirates of the Caribbean, unless you don't want to." And I said, "Not want to watch Pirates of the Caribbean? Now that's a silly thing to say." So we watched Pirates of the Caribbean, and both ended up falling asleep. Then I woke up, did some laundry and wasted some time on aol. And then I decided to go out! Which is odd...because it was already like 9:45...but alas, I went out. Got all dressed up...and met Twila at her friend's apartment. And then after spending a little time there, she was going to another party and then dancing. I wanted to go dancing, but not to another party, so I came home.

Then I stayed up late again, for really no apparent reason...and I couldn't get myself up for church this morning. So I'll have to go to the evening mass tonight. And I have a lot of homework to do now, so off I go. Wish me luck! Peace up, A town down!

Katherine

Friday, September 02, 2005

College and whatnot...

Well, I'm afriad it's been rather long since my last post, and I'm sorry to all you blog readers out there! Especially those of you who always read, but never comment. I hate to take away your entertainment.

I have now been in college for about two weeks...yeah...I'm a college girl...Miami University in Oxford. It is alright here, I don't want to say anything to upset those other Miami students who go here...wait, they don't really read this do they...Okay, so they might...so I won't say anything. No, even if they didn't read this I wouldn't say anything...that would be mean....

I'll just say that although I do not mind being in college, I much prefer high school in little old Loudonville. Back where I knew everyone and they knew me (Or at least knew I was one of those Lunt twins...). When Marissa and I are together here, we get a lot of "Are you twins?" or "Are you sisters?" And then of course, "Dude! Twins!" from the guys that pass by....What is the male fixation on twins really about anyway? I mean, really? I suppose I do like the triplets in the cell phone commercials...but it's not because they're triplets. It's because they're hot! So I suppose these guys just think Marissa and I are hot. :) Heehee.

My classes are alright. I am taking a British Literature class where we read a bunch of old poetry that I don't really understand unless explained to...but I think I may be catching on...I'm also taking a really easy English class that is basically just spending half the time talking about the question of the day (stuff like, where are you from?) and the other half writing. Sweet class. Then I'm taking a Classsical Mythology class where it's basically just the professor talking the entire period, and me frantically taking notes...but it's cool. Once we actually start talking about the myths and not the history and culture of Greece I'll be good. Another class is my theatre appreciation class, which is just awesome. The professor is hilarious, not in a sense that he makes a lot of jokes, but not really in a sense that he's so stupid it's funny. If you get that...probably not. And last but not least there is this Education class, which is basically a humanities class about Socicultural Studies...What a bore...The professor spent about 10 minutes explaining that we couldn't watch a video because someone didn't return it to the library. Okay, maybe it wasn't ten minutes...maybe more like 15...seriously! lol.

My roomate is cool, her name is Jillian. We have a lot in common. We were both cheerleaders in high school, both listen to the same kind of music. It's awesome, I'll be playing something like Journey (though my music isn't cooperating right now...) and she will know the song. And then she'll play country and that is cool because I like country, Yeah, I'll say it. Diss all you want, lol.
Also we were both dating guys for about three months that we graduated with...

Which brings me to the next topic of discussion....I am now single...Yeah, Brian and I are no longer dating...I really won't go into much detail on here so everyone can see...But if you're curious as to what happened exactly, I won't mind you asking. So, yeah...I am single...enough said....

I am very excited to announce that I am coming home this weekend! That's right, for those of you who miss me (And don't act like you don't. Heehee), you will be able to see me this weekend! I will be at the football game tonight to see my buddy, Will, play. Yes, I'm actually going to watch a football game....In Junior High I only went to hang out with my friends and flirt with my crush, and in High School I was cheering. And I admit that I might have really only watched the game to see whether we were offense or defense (which I didn't know the difference until maybe the end of my freshman year...before then I would just ask another cheerleader, "Are we offense or defense?") Pathetic...I know...Also this weekend I will be spending a lot of time with family and hopefully friends! If you want to do something, give me a call! I will be home until maybe mid Monday.

Well, I think that's just about all I have to post on right now. Oh, no, one more thing. Two weeks in college, and I have not yet gained the freshmen 15. I was starting to get out of control the first week...popcorn..., however, it is all good now. So hopefully, I can control myself...

That's all for now, folks! Peace out!

Katherine

Monday, August 08, 2005

Green Beans, Scented Tampons, and Lucinda the claustrophobic 16 year old

Well, it's been a good week and a half before I've last updated. And either people don't read this anymore, or it's just been too boring to even comment, but here I am, attempting again. Last Sunday I had such a wonderful day. I had the day off of work, my first Sunday off in who knows how long, meaning I got to go to 10:00 mass for once instead of 8:00. I got to sing in the choir with my mom, for the last time before I leave for college. So that was very nice. Then to make the day extra wonderful, I went to breakfast (to Broken Rocks, of course) with my mom and Aunt Susie. We had some nice conversations about college and boys and just all sorts of interesting stuff.

After breakfast we dropped my aunt off at my grandma's, where she greets us with, "Perfect timing! It's green bean picking time!" So after changing out of our church clothes, I helped pick green beans, which I don't mind doing at all because I love my grandma and it's good bonding time with the family. Then I helped break apart the beans while my grandma and mom went back down to my house to watch about 5 of my uncles take down one of our huge 75 foot trees in our backyard that was tilting towards the house. So after we finished with the green beans I went back down to my house where the Henley uncles were cleaning up, and I had a nice conversation with my cousins Rachel and Will. After watching Sandlot my mom, dad, Marissa, and I went to eat at East of Chicago and then we came home and my mom, Marissa, and I watched the first half of Camelot, my mom's favorite musical that we haven't seen since like 1st grade, that we hate. The things I do for my mommy...lol.

After that much needed, relaxing, family day, I left for Put-in-Bay Monday morning with Amy, Tiffani, Beth, and Marissa. Ashley was supposed to go too, but she bailed on us....nice...Anyway, the drive up was nice and long...yes long...it took us approx. 3 1/2 hours to get there, considering we were driving in the wrong direction for a while (which made me feel absolutely stupid considering I've been to P.I.B. about a million times and should have noticed that nothing looked familiar). We also had to stop at a gas station when the tail light on our van feel off and was hanging on by a wire, lol. The duck tape we put on so long ago when my dad smashed the light by running into our stone wall had finally come off. And since the gas station didn't have duct tape we had to pile on the electric tape, lol. It was rather humorous.

When we finally got to P.I.B. we had a nice relaxing time at the cabin, where we read Amy's Cosmo magazine fully of weird interviews with guys about sex and other misc. stuff. There were some rather humorous and disturbing things in that magazine, and I can only say that I've never laughed so hard while reading all the odd stuff....An especially funny occurance while reading the magazine made us all laugh so hard...there was one of those pages where you peel off the paper and smell the sample of perfume....and Amy peeled a piece off the top and smelled it. So we said, "How's it smell?" And Amy replies, "It's alright." Then Marissa peeled off the bottom and there was the tampon ad, lol. Apparently it was the smell of the new scented tampons, lol. So the whole rest of the trip we got to joke about Amy smelling tampons, lol. It was hilarious.

The rest of the trip was very nice. We had a good amount of girl talk, of course. And also our fair share of chocolate at the wonderful new chocolate shop. We also played some putt putt. I putted a 54, which isn't too bad for me, and called some guy named Paul whose number was written on the stand, claiming to be Lucinda (Tiff's middle name). He wasn't there, so I left a message, lol. We also did some shopping, where we each bought one of those hats that asians wear...the sort of pointed ones...They are awesome. We wore them around P.I.B. and got many compliments from people driving or walking by. My favorite was from some drunk chick (And it was only like 4:00 p.m.) whose breath smelled so bad that Tiffani said if she came any closer she'd push her away, lol.

Next we went up in Perry's Monument. We wanted to wear our hats up, but the guy said it was too windy, so we had to leave them behind. :( And since the monument was 16 and under free, we sort of lied and said that we were all 16. So we got in for free, and rode up in the elevator with this really annoying guy who thought everything he said was funny, and his family...Then on our way back down the monument we were going to get in the same elevator as the guy again, but Amy didn't want to, so we told the elevator guy we would just wait for the next one, and he gave us a werid questioning look. So me, thinking quickly, said, "I'm claustrophobic." And then he just nodded and said, "Oh, alright." So the next elevator we just rode down by ourselves, lol.

Once we got back to Loudonville we went to the pool where we saw some band people and got some more compliments on our hats, then we went to the movies to see Wedding Crashers, where we still wore our awesome hats. We met some guy who knew Eric Nickles and met these two other guys who asked to sit with us since their friends left them...It was an awesome movie!!!! I laughed so hard I thought I was going to burst, lol. The next day I went to the pool with Amy and Tiffani, and went swimming for the third time this summer...I got a very little tan. Yay! At least I can notice it...even if others can't, lol. Then I went shopping with Beth to get some stuff for Brian for his birthday. Then I got home from Mansfield, met up with Amy, Tiffani, Marissa, and Theresa, and drove to Mansfield again to see Mr. and Mrs. Smith, which was also a rather good movie.

The next day I went to Brian's house where I spent the entire day with him since it was his birthday. I got him some misc. stuff, including the Pink Floyd Animals c.d, which I couldn't give him the day of his birthday since it didn't come until after I left for his house. Then he went out and bought the c.d. the very next day, lol. Oh well...nothing I can do about it now...We watched The Last Action Hero, Romancing the Stone, and The Rock throughout the day. It was very nice spending the entire day with Brian and I hope he had a wonderful birthday.

The next day I went to Berlin with my mom, dad, and Marissa. Berlin, Ohio, silly, I didn't go to any foreign countries. So we spent about 3 hours looking around the Antique Mall, where we spent lots of money because my parents are antique freaks, in a good way. Then we went to eat at this really bad place that we rated about a 4 out of 10. Then we went to this cool shop that had fudge and it was a little store. So even though I barely ever wear rings, I bought this really pretty one that I'm actually going to wear.

So basically since then I've just been working, all weekend, as usual. And now I'm sitting here blogging. But really, I should be getting to bed since I have to wake up early in the morning to go to P.I.B. with Lauren, Twila, and Marissa for the annual trip. This will be the fourth year. Yay! Alright, well I'm finally done. I bet you thought that would never end. Heehee. Alright, I'll update later. Peace out!