As many of you know, going into the adult world can be exciting, nerve-wracking and just plain expensive. I've been at KU for over a week now, and I can say I absolutely love it!!! I started classes yesterday and all of my professor's are awesome-so far.
The hours of college classes are so much better than sitting in a classroom for 8 hours a day! yesterday I had school for 2 hours and same for today! I could live like this for a long time ;) on the negative side, the books are the most expensive things in the world. $450 for 2 of my 4 classes?? Almost need a loan to pay for books!!
Rush is now officially over, I'm proud to say I am a GAMMA PHI BETA, and all of my sisters are awesome :) Rushing for a sorority is so much more than I thought, these girls are really people you connect with, and it's nothing like the movies! It's so much better, for any girl reading this that is younger...JOIN! It is an awesome way to stay involved and the experience is awesome! A lot of the girls in the house are majoring in pre-pharm also so they are very nice and willing to help me out!!
It is weird to wake up and not see my family every morning, but I love that they got an iPad so they can keep in touch with me ;) Last night I skyped just my parents, and I managed to wake my brother up from 30 min away, I'd call that a success! The beds are pretty comfortable here, and the rooms are so much bigger than I expected!!! There is no rules or people telling you that you can't stay out until 4am, you can honestly do what ever the hell you want! Tonight is going to be a big night, I'm going out with all of my sisters :) I've never had sisters before but now that I'm a Gamma Phi I have many sisters!
I'm sure many people reading this may get some texts tonight! So be prepared! :)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
It's gone by way too fast
It's exactly one month until I move to college. 31 days until my life changes and a new chapter starts. A lot has happened in the past 2 months. One thing that has really gotten to me is the Casey Anthony case. She was proven not guilty, but not guilty to me doesn't mean that she isn't innocent. I just don't understand how someone could ever kill another person, let alone their own child.
On Tuesday I leave for Florida with tthe family for 12 days- I am so excited!WE are going to Destin, Fl which is one of the best places I have ever been! We are planning on going snorkeling and renting a boat!
Cole and them just one their last tournament of the year (he finally listened to me about moving his hands the last 2 at bats, and he cranked the ball so far)...Buddy, if you ever read this, just know your sister is always right.
Today as I sat at the games watching Cole play, I realized how much I'm going to miss him next year. Everything is going to change, including our relationship and how close we are. I know that it won't change a lot, but I'm scared to lose my little brother, and miss out on his special events. He means the world to me.
This week I'm supposed to be getting my information on Rush in the mail :) I'm so excited- Mrs. Borjon has helped me out an extreme amount with finding letters of recommendations!!!
The song "You're gonna miss this" is completely true, I had always rushed growing up, and now that it's here, I'm ready to slow down.
Mom, Dad, and Cole, you are all my role models and I love you all so much. I know I'm not the perfect daughter or sibling but you all mean the world to me and I would do anything for you 3. I know next year will start a new chapter in all of our lives, but just know I'm going to miss you all, no matter how much I say I won't. You all have helped shape who I am today, and without you 3 Iwouldn't be anything.
On Tuesday I leave for Florida with tthe family for 12 days- I am so excited!WE are going to Destin, Fl which is one of the best places I have ever been! We are planning on going snorkeling and renting a boat!
Cole and them just one their last tournament of the year (he finally listened to me about moving his hands the last 2 at bats, and he cranked the ball so far)...Buddy, if you ever read this, just know your sister is always right.
Today as I sat at the games watching Cole play, I realized how much I'm going to miss him next year. Everything is going to change, including our relationship and how close we are. I know that it won't change a lot, but I'm scared to lose my little brother, and miss out on his special events. He means the world to me.
This week I'm supposed to be getting my information on Rush in the mail :) I'm so excited- Mrs. Borjon has helped me out an extreme amount with finding letters of recommendations!!!
The song "You're gonna miss this" is completely true, I had always rushed growing up, and now that it's here, I'm ready to slow down.
Mom, Dad, and Cole, you are all my role models and I love you all so much. I know I'm not the perfect daughter or sibling but you all mean the world to me and I would do anything for you 3. I know next year will start a new chapter in all of our lives, but just know I'm going to miss you all, no matter how much I say I won't. You all have helped shape who I am today, and without you 3 Iwouldn't be anything.
Friday, May 13, 2011
The end of senior year
Senior year officially came to an end today! It's crazy to think that for the past 18 years of my life I've had everything so easy, and now after Sunday I enter the real world.
I hadn't really thought about it until today
I completely lost it when my dad started crying about me graduating, he NEVER cries.
Last night Cole started crying and telling me how he didn't want me to leave! I still have 100 days until I move in to KU and it's only 20 minutes away. It's finally dawned on me that I'm going to miss my family like crazy, i'm not just "getting away". I'm actually starting a new chapter in my life and my family won't be in it every day like they used to be!
Saturday- the big day of my party! Boy, I thought I could handle anything, turns out I can't. I don't think I could've done this day without my mom, she did so incredibly much to help out for my party. I was a complete grad party-zilla, can't imagine how I'll be on my wedding day. :/ The party was such a great turn out. All of the people I love and am very close to came! We had a dessert only party, and let's just say it was a hit! Graduation parties are probably one of the most fun parties I've been too, I'm still continuing to write thank-you letters to everyone that came and dropped off their generous gifts to me :)
Sunday-This was the day that brought me down emotionally. I thought I was ready until I found out my dad had been crying all morning, and read the page long note he wrote me- if you're wondering yes, I did cry, in fact I cried like a baby. I made my brother read it and then he started crying and just buried his face into my shoulder- I lost it again. I never realized that my dad and brother were this sentimental, it meant so much to me. Graduation was awesome, except for Mr. Beam announced us as the Class of 2010- that was so last year ;) other than that it was absolutely amazing!!!!!!
I couldn't ask for better family and friends. Thank you to everyone that was able to share this special weekend with me, and thank you for the gifts. I will keep everyone posted as I make my way to college. without my friends and family I don't know where I would be.
Class of 2011- I will never forget the memories I've had and the friends I've made. I hope that everyone continues to stay in touch. I wish everyone the best of luck as you make your journey through life!
I will update more Sunday after graduation and my party :)
I hadn't really thought about it until today
I completely lost it when my dad started crying about me graduating, he NEVER cries.
Last night Cole started crying and telling me how he didn't want me to leave! I still have 100 days until I move in to KU and it's only 20 minutes away. It's finally dawned on me that I'm going to miss my family like crazy, i'm not just "getting away". I'm actually starting a new chapter in my life and my family won't be in it every day like they used to be!
Saturday- the big day of my party! Boy, I thought I could handle anything, turns out I can't. I don't think I could've done this day without my mom, she did so incredibly much to help out for my party. I was a complete grad party-zilla, can't imagine how I'll be on my wedding day. :/ The party was such a great turn out. All of the people I love and am very close to came! We had a dessert only party, and let's just say it was a hit! Graduation parties are probably one of the most fun parties I've been too, I'm still continuing to write thank-you letters to everyone that came and dropped off their generous gifts to me :)
Sunday-This was the day that brought me down emotionally. I thought I was ready until I found out my dad had been crying all morning, and read the page long note he wrote me- if you're wondering yes, I did cry, in fact I cried like a baby. I made my brother read it and then he started crying and just buried his face into my shoulder- I lost it again. I never realized that my dad and brother were this sentimental, it meant so much to me. Graduation was awesome, except for Mr. Beam announced us as the Class of 2010- that was so last year ;) other than that it was absolutely amazing!!!!!!
I couldn't ask for better family and friends. Thank you to everyone that was able to share this special weekend with me, and thank you for the gifts. I will keep everyone posted as I make my way to college. without my friends and family I don't know where I would be.
Class of 2011- I will never forget the memories I've had and the friends I've made. I hope that everyone continues to stay in touch. I wish everyone the best of luck as you make your journey through life!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Heaven has a new angel
On Friday as most people know, I have games. Friday to me is known as game day, and mentally I am always prepared to play on Friday. During my first game I hit one out . After my second game I went to talk to my Dad, and he told me something had happened. Instantly I knew something was wrong, someone we were extremely close to had died. I broke down. I think me hitting a home run was her looking out for me, I believe in angels and Heaven, I think this was her way of saying she was watching the people she loved. I think God has messengers, and these are his Angels, I also believe that they do send messages to us on Earth to let us know they are thinking of us and watching out for us.
I personally don't think life every prepares for the loss of a loved one. No matter how much warning they give you ahead of time, it never prepares you for the loss, and the realization that you will never get to speak to them or hear their voices. It hurt me very much to see her go. When my mom was in the hospital she was the first person to take care of me, and keep my mind off of seeing my mom in pain. Her daughter was my best friend at the time and she will always be a life long best friend that I can count on. Without their support I never would've made it through this tough time. She was a wonderful woman, and you knew you could always count on her.
She would give you the shirt off of her back if you needed it. The world doesn't have many people that are willing to be like that. Even though I know she was suffering and in pain, we will greatly miss her, she is in a better place though because living in pain is not living life to the fullest. I will be here for her family every step of the way. She will be greatly missed, but she will also be remembered as one of the best people I have ever met. I am glad that I can say that I knew her, and how much of a wonderful person she is. R.I.P. and we all love you.
I personally don't think life every prepares for the loss of a loved one. No matter how much warning they give you ahead of time, it never prepares you for the loss, and the realization that you will never get to speak to them or hear their voices. It hurt me very much to see her go. When my mom was in the hospital she was the first person to take care of me, and keep my mind off of seeing my mom in pain. Her daughter was my best friend at the time and she will always be a life long best friend that I can count on. Without their support I never would've made it through this tough time. She was a wonderful woman, and you knew you could always count on her.
She would give you the shirt off of her back if you needed it. The world doesn't have many people that are willing to be like that. Even though I know she was suffering and in pain, we will greatly miss her, she is in a better place though because living in pain is not living life to the fullest. I will be here for her family every step of the way. She will be greatly missed, but she will also be remembered as one of the best people I have ever met. I am glad that I can say that I knew her, and how much of a wonderful person she is. R.I.P. and we all love you.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Easter and more :)
Since I last wrote a LOT has happened!
The school softball team is now 7 and 2! Way to go girls! :) Bad thing is that every game has been cold, miserable, and wet. It's almost May and none of our games have been above 55 or sunny! C'mon, it needs to get nicer!
There are now 14 days left of school, 20 days (including weekends) until graduation, and 113 days left until I move in to Ellsworth with Kaitlyn :) This morning on my way to school it finally hit me. All year I haven't been able to wait until I graduate, but now as time is literally flying by I want it to slow down. I realized that after these 20 days go by, I will never play softball again, and that I will never EVER see some of these people again also. The whole softball thing made me extremely sad. I've played since I was able to walk and after 20 days I'm done with it....Another thing that made me sad, is that I'm moving out. Mom and Dad, and Cole won't be there everynight. I won't be able to go to dinner, or sit around and help Cole with his homework. The smallest things are hitting me the hardest. Being a teenage girl can be so unfortunate with the emotions that come along with it!
Adam and Dana are in town with the kids- they leave tomorrow. Let me just say, their kiddos are the most adorable thing in the entire world. Ry started saying Ky-Ky and it made my entire week! One day I hope that my little kids will look and act like Ry and Abby! Cole just adores both of them, and has been wanting to spend every extra minute over at Gramps house.
Easter was on Sunday and let me just say, I love my family, and all of the food they bring to Holiday parties! I was able to meet a new cousin, his name is Tyler! He's extremely nice and I'm glad that he was able to meet the rest of the family! The weather turned out beautiful and the kids all had fun on the Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone surprisingly got a long and had a wonderful time! Next year I will miss the random family get togethers, but I'm so thankful that all of my family lives close that I can still come and see them for every Holiday.
For graduation Emily, Brooke, Morgan and I and of course all of our moms, are talking about going to Mexico for a week for a graduation party. If we were able to do this it would make my entire life. Not only would it be the best present ever, but it would mean a lot to me to be able to spend this time with my mom before I go off to college. This would be a vacation of a life time. :)
The school softball team is now 7 and 2! Way to go girls! :) Bad thing is that every game has been cold, miserable, and wet. It's almost May and none of our games have been above 55 or sunny! C'mon, it needs to get nicer!
There are now 14 days left of school, 20 days (including weekends) until graduation, and 113 days left until I move in to Ellsworth with Kaitlyn :) This morning on my way to school it finally hit me. All year I haven't been able to wait until I graduate, but now as time is literally flying by I want it to slow down. I realized that after these 20 days go by, I will never play softball again, and that I will never EVER see some of these people again also. The whole softball thing made me extremely sad. I've played since I was able to walk and after 20 days I'm done with it....Another thing that made me sad, is that I'm moving out. Mom and Dad, and Cole won't be there everynight. I won't be able to go to dinner, or sit around and help Cole with his homework. The smallest things are hitting me the hardest. Being a teenage girl can be so unfortunate with the emotions that come along with it!
Adam and Dana are in town with the kids- they leave tomorrow. Let me just say, their kiddos are the most adorable thing in the entire world. Ry started saying Ky-Ky and it made my entire week! One day I hope that my little kids will look and act like Ry and Abby! Cole just adores both of them, and has been wanting to spend every extra minute over at Gramps house.
Easter was on Sunday and let me just say, I love my family, and all of the food they bring to Holiday parties! I was able to meet a new cousin, his name is Tyler! He's extremely nice and I'm glad that he was able to meet the rest of the family! The weather turned out beautiful and the kids all had fun on the Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone surprisingly got a long and had a wonderful time! Next year I will miss the random family get togethers, but I'm so thankful that all of my family lives close that I can still come and see them for every Holiday.
For graduation Emily, Brooke, Morgan and I and of course all of our moms, are talking about going to Mexico for a week for a graduation party. If we were able to do this it would make my entire life. Not only would it be the best present ever, but it would mean a lot to me to be able to spend this time with my mom before I go off to college. This would be a vacation of a life time. :)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
College Life && Summer
Today I'm home sick yet again, my breathing has gotten better since last night, which is a miracle. Last night I went to the ER and had to get chest x-rays and more breathing treatments, because the Prednisone shot, and all of my other steroids, weren't opening my lungs enough to breathe. They diagnosed me with Costochondritis & Tietze Syndrome (they are the same thing with different names ;)). From coughing so much the cartilage near my sternum is stretched and separating from my sternum causing the pain.
While in my boredom, and midst of being home alone, starving- I have been shopping online; it's a horrible habit that I need to break before going off to college! I bought my swimsuit for this summer from Victoria's Secret! It's super cute; This is the link to see the picture of it. http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265437696955&c=Page&cid=1300105508571&pagename=vsdWrapper . I am obsessed with zebra print, and this fits my personality! We're going to a condo in Destin, Florida at the end of the summer, and I definitely needed a new suit that makes me look good, since my body is changing and becoming more like a woman's ;), instead of a girls! Working out 3 to 4 hours a day is the best way for me to stay skinny, and in shape during this change.
I have also managed to checkout multiple dorm accessories that I need to get before college. This last month of school is coming to an end extremely fast!!! My graduation is in 31 days and the party is in 30, don't worry those reading this should be getting an announcement very, very soon!!
I can't wait until this summer, I start off by hopefully going to California or Miami, if my dad will be amazing and nice enough to let my mom and I go on a last mother, daughter trip!!! I've decided not to play competitive softball this summer due to the busy schedule of both work, and of college preparation, I will be at the KU campus multiple times during the summer for orientation, and more visits to mentally prepare myself from moving away from my family! I will still be working at the baseball diamonds to save money for rushing and hopefully getting into a sorority! :)
If anyone has any advice on college and rushing feel free to email me :)
Over the summer I plan on hanging out with my family a lot! Especially Coleman, him and I have become so close within the last few months, and my heart is beginning to ache in knowing that I won't see him everyday, though I plan on coming back to watch him beast it up in middle school sports; so hard to believe that he is starting middle school in the fall, life goes by in the blink of an eye. I am not coming home though for the first 3 weeks, by doing this I hope to prevent becoming homesick and wanting to come back as soon as I get to KU. Though KU is only 20 minutes away from my house, it's a big deal to me because Iv always been so close to my family. Ever since I was little my whole family has been extremely close, and we do everything with each other, and just knowing that I'll miss some of these family events makes me sad, but everything does happen for a reason and this is a new chapter in not only my life but my entire families.
My grams has already said he will come visit me a few times a week at KU once I get all settled in, which will definitely be nice since I will get very tired of dorm and cafeteria food very quickly ;) even though we eat out almost every night, I'll still miss the fact that eating in a dorm doesn't include my family. If you can't tell by now, my family means the world to me, and I would drop anything for them.
Back to summer, between work and swimming (of course tanning) I will be hanging out with all of my friends before they leave for colleges. Many of my friends are staying in Topeka to go to Washburn, but some are traveling hours away, both for academics and the opportunity to continue playing sports. I will miss playing softball, but I plan on helping coach my 12 year old cousins softball team, because I love the game, and I love how good of a player she is! Keep up the good work Rhi!
I need to save all of the money I can before college, so I don't become one of "those" students that constantly has to ask their parents for money!
Continue to read as I post more about my college plans and goals :)
While in my boredom, and midst of being home alone, starving- I have been shopping online; it's a horrible habit that I need to break before going off to college! I bought my swimsuit for this summer from Victoria's Secret! It's super cute; This is the link to see the picture of it. http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265437696955&c=Page&cid=1300105508571&pagename=vsdWrapper . I am obsessed with zebra print, and this fits my personality! We're going to a condo in Destin, Florida at the end of the summer, and I definitely needed a new suit that makes me look good, since my body is changing and becoming more like a woman's ;), instead of a girls! Working out 3 to 4 hours a day is the best way for me to stay skinny, and in shape during this change.
I have also managed to checkout multiple dorm accessories that I need to get before college. This last month of school is coming to an end extremely fast!!! My graduation is in 31 days and the party is in 30, don't worry those reading this should be getting an announcement very, very soon!!
I can't wait until this summer, I start off by hopefully going to California or Miami, if my dad will be amazing and nice enough to let my mom and I go on a last mother, daughter trip!!! I've decided not to play competitive softball this summer due to the busy schedule of both work, and of college preparation, I will be at the KU campus multiple times during the summer for orientation, and more visits to mentally prepare myself from moving away from my family! I will still be working at the baseball diamonds to save money for rushing and hopefully getting into a sorority! :)
If anyone has any advice on college and rushing feel free to email me :)
Over the summer I plan on hanging out with my family a lot! Especially Coleman, him and I have become so close within the last few months, and my heart is beginning to ache in knowing that I won't see him everyday, though I plan on coming back to watch him beast it up in middle school sports; so hard to believe that he is starting middle school in the fall, life goes by in the blink of an eye. I am not coming home though for the first 3 weeks, by doing this I hope to prevent becoming homesick and wanting to come back as soon as I get to KU. Though KU is only 20 minutes away from my house, it's a big deal to me because Iv always been so close to my family. Ever since I was little my whole family has been extremely close, and we do everything with each other, and just knowing that I'll miss some of these family events makes me sad, but everything does happen for a reason and this is a new chapter in not only my life but my entire families.
My grams has already said he will come visit me a few times a week at KU once I get all settled in, which will definitely be nice since I will get very tired of dorm and cafeteria food very quickly ;) even though we eat out almost every night, I'll still miss the fact that eating in a dorm doesn't include my family. If you can't tell by now, my family means the world to me, and I would drop anything for them.
Back to summer, between work and swimming (of course tanning) I will be hanging out with all of my friends before they leave for colleges. Many of my friends are staying in Topeka to go to Washburn, but some are traveling hours away, both for academics and the opportunity to continue playing sports. I will miss playing softball, but I plan on helping coach my 12 year old cousins softball team, because I love the game, and I love how good of a player she is! Keep up the good work Rhi!
I need to save all of the money I can before college, so I don't become one of "those" students that constantly has to ask their parents for money!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Sick Day.
Currently I am at home sick, breathing at about 33% when I should be way above a 90%. While laying here, bored, might I add, I had this wonderful idea to turn my boredom into writing. This blog is a good way for me to keep in touch with my parents as I make my journey into college at KU next year. I would rather my parents, and friends, read my blog than visit my Facebook page, because as we all know it's not the most reliable source of news and keeping up with people.
I love to write, and blogging gives me the chance to do so :) I only have 22 days left of High School and 19 until prom. This year has flown but I've enjoyed every minute of it. I'm ready to go to college because I feel as if it is a new chapter to my life. I believe that sometimes we get into the same routines by doing the same things everyday, and it's good to switch up this routine. Though I will miss my brother the most, and I admit my parents some-even through the fighting, I'm going to cherish every moment that college throws at me. I've planned on having my brother come and stay the night, but not too often, it's bad for him to be around all of those girls with the hormones of a pre-teenage boy - though not long until he is a teenager.
I have already met my roommate, Kaitlyn Jurgens, and her and I get along so well. I think that everything happens for a reason, and even though we didn't get the suite we wanted, we still ended up together. We are both studying pre-med and we are living in Ellsworth. My family adores her, which is very good. Speaking of family, my mom has a team for the National M.S. Walk and this year it will be on a Friday, if anyone is wanting to walk for her or donate money to her team it would be greatly appreciated. All of the money goes to research to find a cure for M.S., and also to families that have a loved one with M.S that can't afford to do treatments. The money goes to a good cause and every little bit helps!
I love to write, and blogging gives me the chance to do so :) I only have 22 days left of High School and 19 until prom. This year has flown but I've enjoyed every minute of it. I'm ready to go to college because I feel as if it is a new chapter to my life. I believe that sometimes we get into the same routines by doing the same things everyday, and it's good to switch up this routine. Though I will miss my brother the most, and I admit my parents some-even through the fighting, I'm going to cherish every moment that college throws at me. I've planned on having my brother come and stay the night, but not too often, it's bad for him to be around all of those girls with the hormones of a pre-teenage boy - though not long until he is a teenager.
I have already met my roommate, Kaitlyn Jurgens, and her and I get along so well. I think that everything happens for a reason, and even though we didn't get the suite we wanted, we still ended up together. We are both studying pre-med and we are living in Ellsworth. My family adores her, which is very good. Speaking of family, my mom has a team for the National M.S. Walk and this year it will be on a Friday, if anyone is wanting to walk for her or donate money to her team it would be greatly appreciated. All of the money goes to research to find a cure for M.S., and also to families that have a loved one with M.S that can't afford to do treatments. The money goes to a good cause and every little bit helps!
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