mandey's world

HA...my roommates are losers..that's right...Christine, Sally..yal are LOSERS...nerds..weirdos..ha...today i came in from my night class..carrying my dinner from the cafe...i walk in and they are giggling and tell me that some guy brought me flowers...whatever. I open my door and there are some cute flowers in a waterbottle vase...lol..the same kind christine drinks (suprise suprise) it was avery awesome thing to walk in on..my roommates attempting to manipulate me. ha..the oh so great messages left on my board. LOL Seriously, my roommates are great. Tonight was a somewhat girls night but not really. but we sat around talking saying we would study later but knew we'd never get to it. We don't hang out a lot but weeknights are becoming to be a common thing...so long as i don't attempt portuguese homework as we do our thing b/c for some reason, it ends up in spanish..haha.

Speaking of portuguese, we just had our first quiz today. It was pretty easy to tell you the truth. it was over the verb to be. This is the first sentence i learned: Eu sou norte-americana. It does get boring in there sometimes but i guess once we get into it the pace will speed up.

So labor day weekend is coming up. sweetness. roomies are going home for the weekend and i have the place to myself...ha..don't think anything...all that will possibly happen is me doing homework and sleeping in...the rest of the time...who knows..maybe i'll go rent a movie or two. Gotta do something other than homework or prep for class. I had so much that was gonna be put on here..smart ideas and thoughts but well..everything has escaped me. It's been a while since i've had time to be on here. Well i better go...early EARLY day tomorrow and i still need to finish my english homework and then dig out my lab book for astronomy...yay!

so the week is finally winding down. boy, i must say that this has been one of the longest weeks in the history of first weeks of school EVER! Apart from going to class, instructing, and planning i have had very little time for myself. My roommates can tell you that half the time we exchanged goodmornings and probably didn't say anything until goodnight. I have been that freakishly busy. But i have a new plan of action that just might give me some sort of actual 'me' time. We'll see how that goes.

ok so i have just received the best piece of blackmail ever and my little bro did it voluntarily..well kind of;) he has been hassling me about some things and the other day, which ust so happened to be my busiest day, he called me three times and the last one was so adorable...after the day i had, it made me laugh so hard. Basically he told me that if i didn't call him back that he would pull me out of school and make me live in the garage...all of this he claims 'mom said' lol..it was so hilarious..i attempted not to laugh as i called my mom at work as i knew he was already fast asleep. Gotta love little siblings. Well i need to run home before i go meet Sara and jennifer to take different pics around campus for a scavenger hunt we are getting the students to do next week. It's gonna be interesting in the very least..laters or in portuguese you'd say.."Cho!"-(Bye!)

well the first day of class is over and done with...some interesting stories have already evolved just after one day...yes, i am being quite honest...things from being let out a whole hour early in portuguese all the way to interesting dinner situations..lol. caught up with some old friends and made some new ones... all in all very awesome indeed.

i taught my first college adjustment class...it was so nerve wreaking before and time just flew by...these students are awesome and i just can't wait to get into this school year.

one thing i have noticed though is that last year, i was the lost one and this year...well, i've been told that i know so much about the campus. For me it's very exciting to share information that i know about campus with others and directing them hopefully in the right direction. this year, other than stressing about first time to instruct, i was pretty mellow about things..i knew where i was going for the most part, what i was going to do for lunch and well, knew people. I think i am begining to feel back at home. Tonight i hung out with my roommates. It was the first time that all three of us were together so although so many things were going on, we took advantage of our time and had girls' night. They are some pretty awesome gals and we shared our concerns and all very truthfully which was so relieving. We had some great bonding time and just sharing memories with one another...lol..it was great...SOOOO...to bring things all back down, school is awesome..class is awesome...roomies are very sweet...and i finally feel my HOME!

Well tomorrow is move in day. tomorrow they will come and well, we can't make them go back..they're here and they will live around me for a year. i'm a little anxious, a little excited, and freakishly scared. many people have been working hard for this day to get here...today was..oh wow..i sat in a resource meeting for over two hours setting stuff up for the students. It's very exciting but at the same time i can't help but feel a bit scared about teaching...standing in front of the class and be the instructor..i give the grades...mind you it is pass/fail but still, i have to overlook their progress and work and ultimately decide if they get a p or an f. so scary! and a few of them live around me too. i don't know how that'll work out. Anyways, just got back from leaving carepackages for all of them. Those things are so cute and packed with some very awesome stuff. The fig coordinator is fabulous!

well school starts monday and you know, i've been here all this time and really haven't seen anyone..well not many. it's my fault, i know. Getting my work done has been an experience of its own and frustrations with different documents and making sure i have one thing or another...and then reuniting with the other PCs...great car rides had there and then relaxing with some boba tea with one of my favorite people.

Things are just...well weird..maybe it's settling into my new home getting used to a new atmosphere. who knows..it feels like there's just nothing. KC is, i will admit, out in the boonies and with its empty halls, it's been somewhat depressing. Well guess that will change at 7am tomorrow morning! but i don't know...well i must go email my syllabi so it can be approved and ready for monday...

i have nothing but hatred for my computer. That darn thing refuses to turn on and do nothing but make some weird noise. Then i went down the hall to the computer labs to find that my card wouldn't read. i came to find out from my RA that the labs are closed til further notice due to theft. Who in the heck can walk out of the lab carrying a computer? i don't get it. oh wells. So i was at the library talking to one of my friends when he suggested that i check out a lab top for the day and then i could do whatever in my room. checked it out; came home and turned it on. Yea, i can't get on any of the messenger services. Sucks a lot. well at least i can do my paperwork at least.

So i am officially moved in. pics of my room will follow in a day or so...when i get the energy to take the pics..found my camera. i had put it in my other backpack that went into the storage instead of the one that went to lubbock with me. Have work day tomorrow where i'll see all the pc's and do some stuff we must get done. Then a lunch type meeting thursday with all the people working with my fig. Lastly comes friday...i will prefer to refer to it as the longest day ever. lol..move in day followed by a hall event and saturday...i am really looking forward to waffleopollis! can't wait for everything to kick off. i am a little bummed that i'm gonna miss most of convocation and fall kickoff yet again this year..but at least my reason isn't as lame as last year. I have to be in english class monday night. blah. oh wells...maybe i'll get to go next year? well i'm just blabbering on and on. but for those that haven't figured it out: Yes i am moved into my dorm back at uta and have my new phone number. if you want it, then email me or leave a comment asking b/c i won't post it on here. I am as anyone else could confirm....soooooo bored so if you want to do anything then call me b/c i would love to get out and do something before getting swamped with school. laters

oh so many things have happened that it's is just sooo...well..overwhelming. let's just say that almost if not all of my plans changed not once...not twice...but like three times...didn't get to see the caves of carlsbad caverns BUT i did get to see one of my high school friends walk down the aisle and get married. i didn't get to arlington the day i wanted BUT i did get to see my nephew an extra time since the next time i see him he will be 4 months old. i didn't drive 'all' of the way to arlington BUT i did drive all but the first 30 minutes of it. All in all a great past week.

So the bulk of my extended family got to arlington friday night...each getting lost somewhere along the way for one reason or another. Got teary eyed as we cheered my brother on as he walked across the stage...laughing so hard that my side began to hurt b/c my uncle sitting next to me just kept on joking...then the family party...there were tears in everyone's eyes as my brother gave his 'speech' but they were some very happy tears...THEN came the big announcement.....drum roll....My brother made it official: He and Sarah are 'officially' engaged. it is so sweet! The wedding won't be for a few years but at least they are in this stage now...since of course just about everything minus the dress and cake have been bought..

well i just finished for the most part settling into my room..still have some needed shopping..but i'm exhausted...so..laters...

ok..i know so many people are doing the list thing but i really wanna;) lol..so here's of things i have to look forward to in the next week...

1. SHOPPING! (yea, i'm actually ready)
2. Getting a haircut
3. possibly getting a manicure?
4. done with psychology
5. Taking my History final tomorrow night
6. Putting my room in order now that my dad has finished remodeling
7. Scavenger hunt all over the house tracking down all my stuff
8. Cleaning and packing all my clothes (very confusing b/c have to figure out what i'll wear next week)
9. Weekend in Carlbad, NM
10. Maybe lunch/dinner with a friend in Artesia, NM before heading back to lubbock
11. Washing the cars sunday night
12. Saying Bye to my cat and possibly nephew until thanksgiving:(
12. DRIVING all of the way to Arlington! oh yes i get to do the driving!
14. Family Time all week which includes outings in dallas
15. Giving DARCY one of the biggest hugs EVER!
16. Shopping for new sheets
17. Seeing some Arlington FRIENDS!
18. Watching my bro Walk across the stage and be recognized as getting his Degree (UTA doesn't give you your degree right then; you have to wait 30 days to get the real thing)
19. PART-TAY! lol..family style of course..lol
20. Say goodbye to everyone and move into KC!

The list really helped me see how busy i will be! oh gosh, and those are just the highlights of the coming week but well..at least it is there and please don't be hurt if i don't turn up for a while..i think once i'm in my room i am gonna take a long nap. lol. Most of it is all in chronological order;) fun times to come...laters.

well this is a story i heard. It is true and very moving. I wanted to share it with yal;

One morning, this Priest woke up thinking about an old friend. He didn't know why he kept on thinking about him; he hadn't seen or talked to this friend in over 15 years and he now lived hundreds of miles away from his friend. He began his morning prayers and still the friend couldn't leave his mind. This was a friend whom they had gone way back...way back before he was a priest, before seminary...oh they had gone through so much together...back then you would have never thought this priest would choose such a vocation. As the priest attempted to go through his prayers, he finally was like, ok God, there has to be something..i will call him...that is the only way to clear my head. The priest has the friend's number and the phone rings a few times and just as the priest was about to hang up because he thought no one was there, the phone picks up and it's his friend. The priest goes 'hey remember me, friend? i was just calling you. i kept on thinking about you and just wanted to call and see how you were" As the friends begin to converse, the friend breaks down in tears and the priest is taken back a bit but comforts him. the friend says "no you don't understand. A few months ago, my family and i were in a car accident and i lost my wife and two kids. I have been left paralyzed. I am useless. i am so depressed. I was praying to God that he send a sign that he exists....and then the phone immediately rang...it was you" --

a little weird yet miraculous isn't it? God is just so great and continues to amaze me more and more each day. As my priest told this story of him and this talk he had with HIS friend, it was so moving...wellmore later...

looks like a good time to post a nothingness post..lol..just made a new word! go me;) so this weekend i voluteered at my church for our annual jamica...it's a term we use here in west texas as a carnival/fiesta fundraiser done by catholic churches. ahh..made some more very deserving memories of which include me becoming 'sweeter than any other person' and my new nickname as a smirf. lol..more fun times with cotton candy..and yes, this time it was two days in a row. i was covered head to foot in blue and pink. once when i went to clean myself up, i came back with an awesome tye-dyed shirt. but it was well worth it. young kids like my cousins, my brother and my nephew will be able to enjoy a youth center, something we didn't have when i their age...so very awesome...

This week is my last week of summer school! oh yes, the day has finally arrived and due to my psychology instructor changing his guidelines, i could technically stop going to class right now..just turn in my homework and not take the final and still get an A in the class. lol..a test we had last week..um..yea, didn't study for it at all and i got a pretty decent grade that will still allow me to get my A. lol..and history..ha..don't get me started..lol..no stress here...the only stress i have is trying to find all my clothes and the whole chaos of packing. I now have to have mostly everything ready by saturday and the car i'll be going in packed by sunday night. whether we leave around then still hasn't been decided but i must be ready to go. i think i actually get to drive part of the way so that is a big plus! so possibly a week from now, i will be in arlington..staying in a hotel with my parents, but still...in arlington! later all.