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

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

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

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

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

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

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