Courtney’s Haven

Thursday is the Day

So, I am in the SCC right now (Student Computing Center) after I had lunch with Beth Atteberry. I am actually attempting to work the fifth past exam for calculus 2. I don’t really know what to do, for I think that I know it all and have mastered the concept fully. It’s just that I feel bad for not studying/cramming before the exam. Like, “everyone” else does it, in fact, there are bunches of people in here right now, but it just makes meapprensive when i am not the one fretting about something or whatever. Eh well, maybe I am totally wrong, and that I am going to fail my exam with flying colors. yay…that would be very misfortunate. But I do have to add that whatever I did worked on my chemistry exam…I got an A…yay. I figured this out: YAY=A. It’s just that simple. It was funny though because the grades ranged from an 18 to a 100+. Sucks to be the one with that 18; i assume they’re not going to be back next semester.

Nuff about academics, I think that I am going to move to Northside next semester. It just seems that I fit in better so much there. I also have so many more reasons.

1) All my classes are there
2) The eating is better (many more options)
3) Closer to the people that I hang out with (beth, brandon, annie..etc)
4) I like the dorms better
5) Closer to All Faith’s Chapel (n.b. St. Mary’s has a 12:30 mass there on Thursday

so, as of now, that is my reasoning. I think I would be in a more happier state if i would move. But I have already realized that it is going to be sad to leave all of the friends that i have part of my community, but i think that the moving outweighs that.

Well, I have procrastinated long enough…talk to you kids later.

court

p.s. the title has no relevence at all…if you haven’t figured that out.

A Summation of the Weekend’s Events

PROLOGUE: I am going to be a good child, and I wish to talk about how my weekend did go. Boy, was it fun!

COMMENTARY:

FRIDAY: First of all, I had a “walk,” in my lastest class (intro to biomedical engineering from 2-3 pm) which is the university’s way of saying that you don’t have to go to class. :) So, I was VERY excited! Anywho, I had already planned on chilling with Joe Harris, one of my camp counselors friends because he was in college station visiting Allison, another one of my counselors friends from camp, and it turns out that Joe and Allison were dating, which was a surprise to me only because i wasn’t warned ahead of time. But that makes me happy that they were dating—they are really cute and “perfect” (no one can be perfect) together. so around 12, joe calls me and he’s like, “lunch?”. And i’m like, “of course.” So, they come to pick me up, and i’m really excited cuz i haven’t seen these kids in a really long time. Recalection of camp memories. :). We go to Freebirds, and I eat a free bird (not free…it was $5.00). yum yum yum. Then, joe and allison were planning on going to get joe some new shoes, and they ask if i wanted to go. I did. We went to Goody’s, a store almost like Ross and TJ Max. Joe bought shoes, and I bought this really awesome jacket (originally $50) for $14. Now if that’s not a deal, i really don’t know what is. So, after that, we proceed to run errands at this junior high, where Allison’s dad works, to drop off a movie at allison’s mom’s workplace, Bryan High School. I’m not quite sure the purpose of that, but we did something—I know. Then, Joe and Allison mentioned that they were going to the Rennaiisance Festival tomarrow, and they asked if I wanted to go. I was totaally thinking, “HECK YEA!”. So, we went to Appletree to buy a discounted ticket. It was only $11, and I figure that for what I got out of it, it was worth it. Then, we proceed to Allison’s house to just chill and watch some sort of movie. We went to Blockbuster, and we rented Orange County, the one with Jack Black and lots of comedic segments. It was a joy. Then, i made dinner for allison and joe. It was some rendition of fajita meat mixed with egg, all wrapped in a warmed and lightly toasted flour tortilla. I was impressed with myself, and so was everyone else. Then, we decided to go to the bowling alley, which we did. I got a 35, allison; 64; joe, 66. It was a close and good game. Anyways, we went back to the house, and I spent the night in allison’s bed. It was glorious…a real house and a real bed…yum. Nite nite

SATURDAY:

We went to the Renaissance Festival, and boy, did I see lots of random things. I took some pictures, but I have yet to get them developed yet. I think that there were too many loin cloths for my liking, but anyways, it was a really fun time, and I throughly enjoyed myself. (i.e. well worth my $11). After that, we went back to the house, and I think that i took a nap, while watching a movie. Then, I helped prepare the house for people that were coming over for a fajita dinner. It was this a family friend’s family. They were the Hamiltons, and it turns out that Dr. (mr?) Hamilton is the head of the Nuclear and Radiological Health Engineering at A&M. that was pretty awesome, cuz after he found out what mine was, he was like, “if you need anything…questions or whatever…just come and see me” so, I have a connection now…yay. And I have thought about doing radiological health instead of biomed. it seems to be more orientatated to chemistry than to physics. (i like chemistry better). So, we had fajitas, which was good, and homemade apple pie…yum. They left and then we all watched a movie, Tommy boy w/ Chris Farley. pretty dang funny, I might add. I ended the night with sleep.

SUNDAY:

so, I’m here now, in the dorm room, about to start studying the brain for psychology. I plan on going to church today, go swimming (i haven’t had much time for exercise), study engineering , and possibly go visit a friend.

My mom is also meeting me for lunch because she is on her way back home from Dallas, doing the AARP Triathlon. But that’s at 4, and i plan on getting stuff done right now, so I must go.

-courtney-

Someone Just Hit Me in the Head with a Ping Pong Paddle

Yup, that’s right. The title really does say it all, “Someone just hit me in the head with a ping pong paddle” So, I’ll tell you what happened. After I got down with my Engineering 111 Exam from 6:30-8:00, and after i watched boys play soccer and get a good swim, I was walking back to my room in the Commons, right through the area where they have all the ping pong tables. (stupid setup—I know.) And then, this boy accidentally hit me in the head. And of course, like a gentleman, he asked if I was okay, and, like a lady, I said, “Yea…I’m fine.” (when I really wasn’t—it hurt like h-e-double hockey sticks.) But I just walked to my room, feeling a little dizzy and stuff, but that’s okay because this got me thinking about who I am as person. (yes, I know it may sound weird, but it is true). I am a kind of person who likes to put others before myself, not in a totally selfless way, but more of a, “I don’t like people to worry about me ” way. And this head banging is a prime example. Even though, when I got hit in the head, it hurt sooo much, and i wasn’t okay, but instead I told the nice boy that i was, just so that he would not worry about me , or feel guilty for nothing he did wrong (assuming it was an accident). And that’s what cataylyzed this casual relationship. I think that I will go through life always putting everyone else’s justice before my own, and this scares me in some sense because I don’t think that this is healthy. And what’s weird is that I am not shy or anything, I guess, if you want to put a word on it, it would RESERVED. Like, I feel that I have two different kinds of existences. One is the one for people who do not know me very well or at all. I seem to be very aloof in some sense when I am in this aspect. The other side of me is very spontaneous and random and bubbly and almost whimsical. That is the “real” side of me. My really close friends see that and actually take delight in those charctersitics. In fact, one of the greatest pleasures for my heart and soul is to have a friend who enjoys not only the aloof side of me, but also the whimsical side. But I think that all of us are like that. Seriously, analyze your relationship with your closest friends or soulmates. If my prediction is correct, these people not only acknowledge both sides, but they also admire it, hence; you are drawn to that connection that they feel. But that’s just my hypothesis on a subject, and that’s not even iterated or formulated from some kind of textbook that I have to read. I did that all on my own. :) (FEELS PROUD) But don’t get me wrong, I’m not schizophrenic…not at all. I just think that all of us are like that. We have a comfort zone and have learned how to adapt to other people.

yay…I think that intellectual stimulation is fun, and that’s why I like college so much. Despite the lack of time, I seem to have more time to analyze people, relationships, society, and the main purpose and catalyst of life. It’s really amazing. The above is just one thing that popped into my head. Maybe i’ll make a documentation of all those “life thoughts” and save them forever. Boy, that would be fun…my grandkids could look at them. Well, talking about the elderly is making be tired. Sweet dreams and fishings, my angles (not angels). Make sure to stay straight on path.

-courtney-

Something That I Miss

So yesterday was pretty awesome. After waking up and going to church at 11 (and signing up for a list for Aggie Awakening), I got back home at about 12:30 or so. I relaxed for a little bit, and I think (can’t really remember right now) did some hw or reviewing. I didn’t do that much because I wanted to leave enough time to get ready for one of my friend’s, Brandon’s, band concert. He is in the university band at TAMU, playing oboe, because he is really really awesome. So, the concert started at 3, and I got there about 2:30, so I scoped out the program, seeing what was going to delight my ears. :) So, the concert started and it was actually the concert band that was playing first instead of the symphonic band. (Brandon told me the other way around) But I didn’t mind listening to them at all because it made me happy; I knew what they were doing and all. Anyways, this made me realize that I actually do miss band. In fact, I am thinking about joining next semester, if that’s at all possible. But it made me frustrated listening to them because for every mistake that the trumpets would make, I would say to myself, ” If i were up there, I wouldn’t be making that mistake. Is that conceded? Oh well…I can play as well as they can” So yea…that was my thought process during the whole 2 hour concert. GRRRRR. But I do have an opportunity to get involved with my trumpet playing even before the semester’s over. In fact, it starts next SUNDAY!!!! They have this christmas carol band that they are starting at the church, and we are going to go play for who knows who. But it doesn’t matter…because it will be much fun.

so yea, that’s the way that the concert did. IT MADE ME REALIZE STUFF. REVELATION…hmm? No, but yes…i think you know what it did.

But anyways, after the concert, (since Brandon’s family/”my family”)…including, mom, dad, jordan, amber) came up to listen and see me :), they took us out to Los Cucos after the concert. It was all good…yayayayay. We also drove to Blinn to check out the campus and stuff…because Jordan might be going there next year. I can’t wait. Jordan’s so funny, and he does a good job with making me laugh. It’s like…you just look at him, and you are instaneously in combustion (of laughter, of course). But maybe, I’m just weird and like to be. (probably the answer) but yea, so it was pretty good. We got back around 7, so then I went to the CVLB (civil enginnering lab) to do AUTOCAD drawings of a truck, birdhouse, and a radio. I even was talking to this guys that had to make a robot. It was pretty funny…they were total SLACKER. Too bad they started the night before. ha…that’s gonna be me in a little later. OH NO! After I finished my drawings, i went to the SCC (student computing center) with Jenny, and I studied the brain, and I found some cool websites about it. Like, one website, you could touch the part of the brain and then they person (subject) would freak out. It kept my interest. But then…I went to bed at about 1 am. It was good, and I plan on doing that tonight. except tonight i have to do some chemistry, psychology, and umm…that’s about it.

Except, right now, I plan on (in order):

1. swimming (4:30-5:30)
2. eating (5:45-6:00)
3. studying a little more (6:15-7:45)
4. SMYRT (st. mary’s youth retreat team) (8-9)
5. the ROCK (9-10:30)

So, as you can see, I need to go soon. I will be back later, hopefully…i will survive, just like diana ross. yum…the temptations??? (maybe, possibly)

sweet day

court

Shaving, Starving, and Sleeping

So yea, I don’t really know what to talk about right now, but the only thing I know is that I want to blog right now. Granted, I should be going to bed, seeing how it is almost 1 o clock in the morning, and I have a 9:10 class, but ho, that does not matter now. The enjoyment that I am receiving right now is much more valuable than sleep. Or, at least right now it is. Anyways, I have noticed I have gained a very much more relaxed look on life and society. For example, and the only example that I can think of right now, I haven’t shaved my legs in about 3-4 weeks. And yes, if you think about it, that’s really really gross. I am even disgusted with it, but I don’t do anything about it. There’s really no point. I mean, I am a blonde…you can’t see it at all, except when it glares in the sun. But I plan on shaving this weekend. Seriously. And no one has rudely inquired about it, but if they did, I always would have an alibi of that i was on the Texas A&M University Women Swim Team. And they would believe me. Wow, I find that great! In college, it’s so easy to be someone fake. No one knows you, so you are “entitled” to be any one that you want to be. Granted, we all know who we really are, but still, it’s your choice to fake or not to fake who you are. I know who I am, do you?

Haha…I ended that segment as a rhetorical question. Yay for sophomore English! :) Boy, I am really hungry right now, and nothing’s open for me to eat. I do have bread in my room, but that’s about it. So, I think I’m just going to starve at the moment. But that reminds me that I need to go to bed. hopefully, I will be able to sleep because right now…I am hyper. (i guess I shouldn’t have taken that nap today). So, I will think of happy, sleepy thought….like the Sandman and sheep. Mmm…sheep…night night

Courtney

Life is such a box of chocolates…

“Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.”- Forest Gump

Think about that quote. It is so true. It peeks my interest right now because when I saw that movie at a young age of 12 (I think) i just thought it was funny and somewhat true, but I believe that is a wonderful aphorism. I guess that’s what age does to ya.

I feel young, but yet at the same time, I feel really old. For instance, I am only 18, but in four simple years, I will be expected to have my own life (not like I don’t already), have a stable career, etc. Right now, that is unfathomable. And I know…I will look back at this and think, “boy, you were stupid back then…I still feel really young,” but eh…that’s just a technicality.

So that’s all that’s on my mind right now, but for some reason’s pancakes just popped into them. Yum, maybe it was the reference to Elizabeth’s journal. But right now, I want pancakes. Grr…I’m hungry now. Well, I must go to satisfy a craving.

-Courtney-

You Might Be a College Student if…

So, I was searching for something on line, (I can’t seem to remember) and I came upon this list that PIQUED my interest. And I thought it was funny (even though, for me, it’s not true). Have a look.

Your grocery list is always the same-Boxed macaroni&cheese,Twinkies and pop.
Your refrigerator is 3 feet tall and has more beer than food in it.
Stolen road signs and blacklight posters replace pictures.
You paid $500 for your car,$5,000 for your car stereo.
You owe the beer distributor more than you owe for books and other student loans.
You use the “healing powers” excuse everytime you start a petition to legalize marijuana.
The cops come to your door on a daily basis telling you to keep the noise down.
You get up at 6P.M.,go to bed at 6A.M.
Your cat eats leftover pizza instead of Science diet,meow mix,etc.
Your source for information is MTV news.
You’ve ever shoplifted from Goodwill.
You’ve ever blown a whole week’s pay on beer.
You can’t afford to shop at Abercrombie And Fitch but you do anyway.
You know exactly what time Taco Bell opens and closes.
The last time you cleaned your apartment is when you moved in.
Any of your furniture is inflatable.
You think Tommy Hilfiger should be president
Your calender is marked with every bar’s happy hour.
You don’t need a stove because you have a microwave.
You have tickets to a Phish concert the weekend you go home.You of course choose the concert.

Well that’s all for me right now. I’m off to go grocery shopping with $10.75, and study like a grocery person. 3 exams for next week=NO FUN. Ah well, at least i’m a happy person.

Talk to you kids later.

-court-

Your first name of Courtney has created contrasting qualities in your nature. You desire change and varied experiences and you are capable in many areas, but you do not excel because of your scattering, impulsive desires. With supportive influence from other names you may use, you could be creative or artistic in a practical way, but basically this name is a plodding influence, though you have a desire for greater expression. Although you desire to avoid monotony, you seem to be attuned to system, order, and attention to detail. You can be very analytical, exacting, and patient as long as there is a challenge holding your interest, such as in the field of computers with its technical challenge. When your interest is exhausted, you switch to something else even though it means leaving your undertakings unfinished. This name makes you inquisitive and scientific in your approach to life, requiring everything to be proved to satisfy your skepticism. This skepticism has not protected you from many disappointments when people you have trusted have let you down. This name creates strong physical desires, such as an appetite for heavy, starchy foods and meat. Tension affecting the solar plexus and digestive organs could lead to ulcers, growths, or constipation.

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Having No Time, and Wasting Most of It

Yes, I do know what time it is, but I just couldn’t go to bed quite yet. My computer clock says, “12:55AM” thanks to day lights saving times, and I shall hope to retire at 1AM. So, this has been a busy week for me, and it has only just begun. Tomarrow morning, I have a Psychology Exam + Class and then home I shall go, to study for two more exams, Calculus II and Chemistry I. Yuck. The title actually doesn’t apply right now, but it just sounded fun. I guess to could support that I am wasting my precious time to go to sleep, but who really counts that technicality?

currently, I am listening to “ave maria” by Shubert, one of my favorite composers and christmas songs. Just thinking of Christmas makes me happy, even though sometimes it makes me think about the past, but overall, I become convival. I don’t really want anything for christmas, except the tender loving care of my family and friends. Some clothes would be nice, but that’s the only reasonable thing that I could think of. If I could have anything, I would want a really really really tight digital camera, but it is way to expensive, and that is why I am saving my money to buy one. It maybe is about $1000. ANd for a a college student, that’s a lot of money, but that’s okay because money is money, and as long as I have a job, Im good.

Well It’s “1:01AM” and I told myself I would go to bed now. Talk to you later, gator. In a while, crocodile.

-CDS-