sometimes you just gotta look back....

Thursday afternoon Jeff and I had the chance to eat lunch together. This was so fun, maybe it was because I haven't been seeing as much of him cuz he has been busy with the musical.

anyways, while I was biking away I had this intense urge to look back at him while he walked into the building his class was in. He didn't notice that I did this. One extra look at him put a gigantic smile on my face, as if I found a fantastic secret that only I knew.

His love is my source of joy.

Homemade chili family dinner

Saturday night we made some fantastic homemade chili!

Here's some blurry pictures to document it. haha

1st day of Autumn

Well, not technically. But today was the first day we could feel autumn in the air. My favorite part of my whole day was when I stepped out of my door this afternoon and a fresh cool autumn breeze caught me by surprise. It was wonderful!

Cheers to fall!

could i be doing anything more pretentious right now

drinking Perrier and practicing ballet.

An education...

I love this movie for many reasons. But my number one reason is probably I love Carey Mulligan. She is soooo cute! I love her clothes, her makeup, her hair. Its all very 1960's and I LOVE IT!

I'm starting to think I was born in the wrong decade.

Sometime I miss...

walking around campus at night. I can't say exactly why I love it so much, I just do.

Piggies, Kitties, and Puppies oh my!

Yesterday we visited Steven's farm to see all his fun animals. It was awesome. The tiny puppies just melted into our hands.

21

It was my 21st birthday on Wednesday. I can say for thus far in my life, it was the best birthday ever. Why? Well it was just a really outstanding day, and unlike my other birthdays did not totally suck. In the past I have not gotten excited it was my birthday, just because usually my day is not that great, and good things do not happen.

This year my lovely friends, brother, and boyfriend, and i guess even classmates and teacher all helped it be great.
Slept in, skipped music which was unfortunate....I love that class, but I love sleep more. My photo teacher canceled class half way through and we went out to breakfast with everyone. Rob and I went out for burgers. I got two bouquets of flowers. (yes ANOTHER one from my darling). Had fun hanging with my roomies. Developed some film successfully, although some of the pictures had major problems. Got to see my boyfriend! Went out to dinner with my boys and E, then to the pub with RYan. Unneeded birthday shots at Robbie's place. Was a bit drunk (off two drinks) enjoying being VERY affectionate with Connor, Ben, and Erica.

All in all fantastic birthday. It could have used more Jeff (kind of like more cowbell...just can't get enough of either).

Happy 6 month anniversary

It was mine and Jeff's 6 month anniversary earlier this week. It was a very fun. The itself day had it's ups and downs, not because of Jeff. Mainly because of a parking ticket, ruining two rolls of film, and staying up very late as a result of my mistake.

But on a happier note, Jeff is a darling. He is the most perfect boyfriend, he is sweeter, more thoughtful, kinder, more gentle, more affectionate, considerate, tender, and loving than I ever thought any boy could be. He is better than the guy of my dreams.

I got two beautiful necklaces, the most breathtaking bouquet of roses in the world, and a breakfast date!

We make some good dinners...

Erica and I are quite the little chefs! We make a really great team. Our chinease chicken salad was delicious, and we have had many great dinners since that have been just as great. Tonight I made the best shepherds pie I have ever tasted!

Ballerina!

I love my ballet class! I love dressing up! The day I got my leotards I wore them out to the store. =)

The perfect cure...

No matter how bad my day has been, how cranky I have been, how tired I am from lack of sleep due to Toby barking at the storm, or how cold and wet I have been as a result of getting caught in downpours all day snuggling with Jeff really makes everything better.

Hopefully I get the chance to do that today.

Erica

Getting to know my roommate Erica over these past few weeks has been so great. I really think they need to create a tv show about her life and have her play herself. I laugh so histerically when I am with her. Just the things she says and does are so beyond brilliant. She is also very thoughtful and sweet, and always willing to listen to anyone. Erica is also a very adorable and cute person...especially when she is angry. haha

Bottom line is I love her! I am not missing Geneva being with her. =)

Cleanliness...

I am so extremely proud of myself. Once I had finally gotten my room straightened up (which took a bit after I moved in) I was motivated to keep my room clean. To my surprise I have done just that. I clean up after myself, I put things away, I don't leave clothes on the floor -i hang them or fold them and put them away, I vacuum often, I constantly dust and tidy up.

I love it. I have never been an extremely clean person (as my roommate freshman year would whole-heartedly agree). Normally I slowly make a huge mess and clean up once a week. I like my new method better.

Cousins, Cousins, and More Cousins...

Our family NEVER comes to see us. Why? Because we are the only ones (well I guess except my swiss aunt and uncle) who live out of the New Jersey-PA area.

My parents bought all my cousins (which totals to 14) plane tickets to come visit them in either CA, Ocean city, or Texas.

The first batch who were here were Oscar, Eve, and Dierdra. They were cute, and Oscar was a tad annoying- most little boys are. The girls were just pure delight. I really only spent the day with them, but Dierdra is very Fun! (i usually only hang with the cousins on my mom's side).

The second batch was Maria J and Christina (a swiss cousin). It was so great to have Christina here for as long as she was. We are all pushing for them to move to the US in the next few years. So it was good to have Chris see college life in America.

clumsiness seems to be raining down on me

I went through a very VERY clumsy stage around junior high...as most normal human beings do.

It seems that in the past week, I have reverted to my old clumsy junior high ways again.

Last week I opened the car door hard, and slammed it into my face. My face hurt just up until yesterday. Not sure how I missed my face being in the way of the car door...
Just a few minutes ago, I attempted to walk into my bathroom, but instead successfully slammed the corner of my foot into the open bathroom door. Not sure how this is possible, but I am mildly concerned I broke my small toe.
And of coarse what would clumsiness be without the random trip on nothing while walking scenario. (this has happened almost everyday, and conveniently in front of a whole bunch of people)

...maybe ballet will help me be more graceful.