it's unofficial

I did not see John Green last week, for personal reasons. And I was busy. I'm always busy.

In fact, I should probably be getting busy right now, so that is all I have to say for today.

it's official

I'm meeting John Green on November 16th.

While his book tour failed to snag an event in Nebraska (which is certainly laughable to imagine, though I do love it here very much) I'll have to settle for a road trip to Ames, Iowa. And, well, I'm so excited I could cry. Not kidding.

In other news, college is hard. Well, not really. But I read a lot. I'm slowly making friends.

In other news, I like Sarah Palin.

In other news, I haven't worked on my novel for probably close to a month. But I'm even more psyched to become an English teacher. So it'll all work out.

oh ma goodness

ma insides are a-screamin'

I am supposed to leave in about 20 minutes. For college. Because I go to college now.

When did this happen?

Yes I am happy, but holy cats am I nervous. I don't want to talk to people. I will, but I really

REALLY

don't want to. Such is life.

('Tis a bitch)

So...summer is really over. I dyed my hair. I called three people on the phone and one person called me. (besides the regulars) I fell in love with Smoothie King. I became addicted to Guitar Hero. I'm better at putting on make-up now. Went to a couple baseball games. Went to a few Bible studies about sex. Went to Batman in IMAX with my best friend. Went to the beach. Got as much of a tan as is possible for me. Sounds like a good summer. It was a good summer. I'm ready for it to be over, though. I am so ready. For college, though? Eeek we will find out.

I am at work, and it is hurricaning.

Well, tropical storming. I hope I don't get trapped here!

Must Correct Myself!

I realized that I made an error in the meme. (which I actually stole indirectly from E. Lockhart, via John Green, but ANYWHO..) My favorite Christmas movie is without a doubt White Christmas.

I'm also working on correcting myself in other ways, too. Like, being less selfish. That would be nice.

And, I've made a goal for myself and have been writing every day instead of waiting for my muse, since Maureen Johnson has taught me there is no such thing.

Confession time? I don't think I ever read MJ's posts straight through. I'm a violently chronic skimmer of the MJ blog. I think I'm probably alone in this, though.

I think I probably spend too much time reading author's blogs, and, uh, not enough time doing more important things. Like, facebooking! Just kidding. But only a little.

37 Odd Things About Me (stolen from John Green, whom yes, I do stalk)

37 Odd Things About Me

1. Do you like blue cheese? No, I do not.

2. Have you ever smoked? No, I have not. I will probably try it sometime, but just for fun.

3. Do you own a gun? No, but I hope to someday.

4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? Was? Still IS! Black Cherry.

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Usually. I hate 'em.

6. What do you think of hot dogs? I think they're lovely, especially with chili and cheese.

7. Favorite Christmas movie? While I love Christmas, I'm not a fan of the Christmas movie. Um, Family Stone?

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Coffee, if anything.

9. Can you do push ups? Oh yes.

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? I don't have much, but maybe my confirmation ring from a family friend?

11. Favorite hobby? Reading and wasting my life away on the internet

12. Do you have A.D.D.? Probably not, I think I have restless leg syndrome, though, which seems similar.

13. Do you wear glasses/contacts? When I feel like it.

14. Middle name? Virginia.

15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I hope Tyler's okay, I hope Tom's okay, I ate too much

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? sweet tea, water, coffee

17. Current worry? Tyler!!

18. Current hate right now? Eeek a certain ex-muslim politician. Sorry.

19. Favorite place to be? That's tough. Galveston is a crowd favorite, but I'm partial to Ponca State Park (maybe Nebraska as a whole?), my bed, and my boyfriend's arms

20. How did you bring in the new year? With a phone call to my boyfriend.

21. Where would you like to go? See #19. And New York/LA.

22. Name three people who will complete this? all of my readers, lol.

23. Do you own slippers? Nope.

24. What shirt are you wearing? A green tank top.

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I never have, but it sounds fantastic.

26. Can you whistle? Generally, yes.

27. Favorite color? Green, all shades.

28. Would you be a pirate? Oh I am, but this is something I shall keep quiet.

29. What songs do you sing in the shower? Oh things on the radio. I Kissed a Girl, Addicted (Saving Abel) and Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades (Brand New) are good ones.

30. Favorite Girl's Name? Like, Lucy? Or Margaret? I'm still pretty unsure.

31. Favorite boy's name? Tom, I guess.

32. What's in your pocket right now? Lint.

33. Last thing that made you laugh? Talking about buying guns with my daddy.

34. What vehicle do you drive? A green Civic, and I love her like crazy.

35. Worst injury you've ever had? Um, third degree burns from a freak sparkler accident.

36. Do you love where you live? Considering it's my blog template, yeah I'd say so.

37. How many TVs do you have in your house? Three! That's pretty respectable, I think. Isn't seven the average these days?

the problem with having a blog no one reads is you only remember you have it on the bad days.

how can you tell if you love someone? if they can hurt you the very worst.

my heart hurts like crazy and I don't even mean figuratively. oh dear!