Courtney’s Haven

Life’s Surprises

Life is good now. Tomorrow will be my last class of summer school, and then I will be with no obligation until I move back up to College Station. I can tell that I’m really ready to move back; tonight, I reorganized all of my photos and labeled them according to the year in school, in anticipation of packing my stuff. It’s funny though. I forgot how many good memories I have had, which gets me thinking that I’m so lucky to have friends and family members who share a genuine love for me. Thank you family and friends.

As I was going through all of my photos, I began to think about how much my life has changed in one year. Back in high school, I started to “lose” my friends my senior year. They all wanted to do drugs and have sex—-something which I was not for, and as a result, I became pretty independent my senior year. I had friends outside of the high school “bubble,” and I molded myself into who I wanted to be without the incessantness of high school peer pressure. Now, I can reminisce, and I am glad the way things went. I believe it has made me a better person. Isn’t that all that matters anyways?

And now, I look to the future. As I have said before, I see this year as a great opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest. I have made friends and have established myself for who I want to be. The uncertanity of how my life can mold out is what I thrive on. We all like a surprise, and life is the biggest one that there is.

A Photo Diary of My Night

Tonight I went and had fun with a bunch of “old” friends, and it was fantastic. We tried to go bowling at West Houston Bowl, but since it was “Special Monday Night”, there was a waiting list of about 30 people. Ridiculous, I say. Just ridiculous. So, we decided to see a movie, “White Castle.” I took some pictures. They are below.

(notice the thumbs down and disgruntled faces)
Sarah, Adam, and Kari

The Gang

Me and Kari

Me and Sarah

Adam* and Me

* I also have another little story to tell. Adam and I had a “thing” for each other freshman year in highschool. He asked me out because that was the cool thing to do back then. I reciprocated….kinda. I won’t go into any details about the past because that is not the point of this story. It’s just necessary to like the story more. So, we didn’t really talk to each other any in highschool. Quite weird…I know. FAST FORWARD TO NOW. So, we start talking to each other (i think about June 04), and we become better friends…nothing weird at all. At the same time, one of our friends Sarah (who knows both of us…also in the pictures) seems to be trying to get as together by suggesting things such as “isn’t Adam cute?” or “He was wanting you to go with us.” So, I catch on and tell Adam this. Then, we come up with a plan. I guess you would call it something to do with the summer. :)

We decided to “fake-date” so that Sarah would think we were boyfriend/girlfriend. (Don’t forget that we are just platonic). We start to act all “cute” around her and such. We go on Sonic dates. (i.e. get a drink and talk.) He also came over to my house a couple times. In fact, one night I remember the three of us (me, Sarah, and Adam) playing Trivial Pursuit for Kids :), and we were really getting her going. So yea…that’s it. I just thought it was really funny.

My “fake boyfriend” is really cool. :) I wish him the best of luck.

P.S. I can’t believe I got “dressed up” tonight. I think that’s why I posted this. LOL. Maybe that’s why.

A Special Anniversary Calls for a Special Entry

How cool…this is my 100th entry. To commensurate, let’s go for a random poem.

My first name is Courtney.
People call me unique.
My first name is Courtney.
I am known for being meek.

My middle name is Diane.
I got that my mom.
My middle name is Diane.
I didn’t go to prom.

My saint’s name is Elizabeth.
It picked it by myself.
My saint’s name is Elizabeth.
I’ve never seen the movie Elf.

My last name is Scott.
It’s become a part of me.
My last name is Scott.
This is how I celebrate this jubilee.

School Starts Today

Yup yup. School does INDEED start today. I’m quasi-excited about getting back into the swing of things, but at the same time, I am already feeling the constancy of stress. I was putting all the things I have to for the next couple of days in my planner, and my mind was going crazy. Maybe, I think that’s good though. Let’s see what some of the things are:

Today
1. Reorganize schedule (which requires going to talk to the dumbest advisor ever)
2. Purchase textbooks for new schedule.
3. St. Joseph’s Hospital Volunteer Orientation (6-7:30); requires driving off campus :(
4. Pick up bike lock, which should be here today. *crosses fingers*

Tuesday

1. Band Practice (7-9 pm) for the new spirit band
2. Another TB test taken; off campus again
3. Floor Meeting (8:30 pm)…yea, not sure how I’m gonna do that.

I know it doesn’t seem much, but right now, there’s much more going on (non school related), that makes me want to go running (give or take 8 miles) and destress. But I’m sure everyone’s life is like that. We all just want to be noticed and appreciated for what we stand for.

On another note, (A440), I found new friends to go to church with. Amy and I went this week to a different Catholic church (which I like more than my previous one, St. Mary’s). There were actual kids there, and not just college kids who “whoop” at church and don’t know how to spend an hour of their week in reverence. Bitter? Naw. I just like this other one better. Next week, Michelle should be coming with us. That would be exciting. Friends make me happy. God makes me happy. So, God plus friends is like a warm homemade blackberry cobbler.

It’s amazing how writing soothes the soul. I have no idea what I’m doing trying to be an engineer. Too bad a minor in English would serve no purpose with my degree plan.

Campus is full, alive, and I love it. I remember all the old memories with my friends, but at the same time, I live, prosper, and grow new ones. I just have to keep pruning the tree so that it keeps growing.*

*haha…that was really corny and downright lame. I rock. :) j/k

And to end. My friend has been teaching me some German. Let’s see how this works.

Gute Nacht

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