Spring Term … with Snow

Yah, you read right. It’s supposed to snow 8 inches this weekend. What on earth I know. Because right now, I have my window open, it isn’t that cold. I mean yes, chilly wind, but temperature itself … not so bad. Bones rocked tonight. That’s what Thursday night is honestly, tv night. We have a winning line up. Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Bones, Grey’s Anatomy, and Private Practice. Count em up, four hours of tv. Best night of the whole week in my opinion.

Grace and I have been being mild hermits lately. Rampant stomach bug roaring across campus, that I have no desire to get. And as of today, no stomach bug. Painful back … from who knows what, but no stomach bug. School is back in full swing, this would be day two. I’ve had all my classes, minus Tutorial Training on Tuesday and Bio Lab coming up on Monday and have to say guys, my life rocks my socks right now. So, here we hath le line up.

Biology 115 with Dr. Swann: First off, Dr. Swann is so excited about class, I get excited too, which is always the neatest thing cause you look forward to class. Second off, the book rocks, and mine happens to be sporting the wonderful, the amazing , Orland Bloom AND Johnny Depp. Yah, Pirates are the best. No joke.

Chemistry 122 with Dr. Turner: I’m sorry ya’ll, but I really do like Chemistry. And the molecule of the day deal is so very cool. I currently have caffeine drawn on my hand so I can memorize the shape. Did you know it’s poisonous if you eat too much pure caffeine? Yah, think twice about the soft drinks.

FRS 140: I have law, or something along those lines and Dr. Locklin-Sofer who is just hilarious. Her chalkboard little thing is very cool too. I think Dr. Bruce had one last semester. Neatest things ever, they hold chalk for you, so you don’t have to get it on your fingers. Nice no?

CMP120 with Mrs. Coning: I luff Comp. I really do, writing, speaking, whatever. I just luff Comp. And Mrs. Coning too, she’s super fun. Envy me all Comp 120 people … my class is the best! No, seriously, it is, cause I’m in it. Oh hahahaha. Yah, I won’t quit my day job. Comedy is not my calling I suppose.

If it doesn’t snow up the yin yang tomorrow I shall be going to see a movie I think. When In Rome is out. I think. I’m hazy on the details as you can see. Another thing to work on. However, school is under the belt.

Chemistry shall not conquer I … Jack and Will are on my side!

Rain and J-Term

Can ya’ll believe that J-term ends Friday? Yes, Friday. As in the 23rd. Two days. I’m in awe honestly. What happened to January? And those resolutions … yah. Those. I think I’ll try for mine again in February. It’s still a new year after all … right? Yes. I say so at least. And guys, I just discovered he most amazing show ever. It’s on Spike, right now, and there’s a new episode tonight at 10. Or so says my TV.

Title you might ask? 1000 ways to die. Sounds like my kind of show. So the graphics aren’t looking so hot at the moment. But, maybe it will get better. This guy is being eaten by a wood chipper. Perhaps I’ll be inspired by the gore. Come up with a neat way to murder my next character. Yes. I’m twisted. At least I admit it. But anyways, back to J-Term. I’m definitely going home for the weekend, because I don’t have to be back until Tuesday to register for classes. Upon which I will be going to the book store, purchasing books and some new sweat pants. Because I adore the ones I have. Two pair must be better than one.

Grace and I went swimming today though. Open lap swim, 12:00-2:00, Monday-Thursday. You should join us. It’s quite fun really. And very good for your health. Mind you, fish I am not, sorry V, no 10,000 yards or whatever. I did maybe a 1,000, but I bet mommy is proud of me just the same. So. I get to be a developer in class Friday, which I find exciting. I already made my little poster board and wrote my ’speech’, masquerading as a letter honestly. And now we have people dying from helium poisoning. Fascinating. Right then, I shall be going. I have to work on researching for an internship this summer. Yup yup, later ya’ll. Enjoy the last few days of J-Term, guys, really truly.

Elisabeth

Cabin Fever

So I’m beginning to think that my immune system hates me. Like loathes me with a burning passion not dampened by doses of tylenol and vast amounts of gatorade. I think this is the … fifth time I’ve had a fever in the past you know … 8 months. Really? Really antibodies? Straighten up, fly high and quit allowing foreign invaders to take over my nose and throat. The other devastating news is that I’m eating my last pack of Yogo’s. Bad bad day.

However, there are bright spots in these despairing doldrums of doomdom. Yes, three d’s in a row. Takes talent. It’s supposed to snow tomorrow, delightful no? Granted, it won’t be if I have to go the doctor, but let’s not think about that. I made it through my speech today, yep, including nuclear energy, Uranium isotopes and what a half-life is. Fun no? No laughing, I luffed it.  In other news, I’m thinking of writing a few children stories, leprechauns, trolls and who knows what else. Fun hmm? But yes, until later ya’ll. May your immune systems stay totally healthy and may your antibodies stay totally peppy.

Elisabeth

We’re Baacckkk

Has anyone seen that movie? Delightful installment including dinosaurs and children somewhere in New York. I think. Or perhaps that’s a troll in Central Park, which includes the cutest troll I’ve ever seen. There’s a bridge by my house, on a one lane road, or what equates to a one lane road, and every time we used to drive over it my dad would say there were trolls under it. The trolls under the bridge came from the old story of the Billy Goats. Remember them? They wanted to cross the bridge but the trolls wouldn’t let them.

That’s all I actually remember from the billy goat story. But somehow, that story branched off into another, and that story branched off into another, and suddenly it became one that directly relates to me. Neat isn’t it? It’s why I love stories I think, you can relate to them. Anyways, tis J-term crew. What I have decided is the most amazing thing in the entire world. It’s low stress. Yes, low stress. I said it. Who would have thought Queen Stress-a-Lot says that this is low stress. You know it has to be.

Dr. Siopsis brought us banana muffins today, amazing things, and we played Jeopardy. Which my team, go Boots, won. Yep, start to a great day; guaranteed. Even better … there was snow on the ground. Which was scraped off the sidewalks, causing parts of it to melt which made ice. I did not eat it. That might be even more impressive than the Queen Stress-a-Lot deal.

We’ve already written our first paper, and Monday we have our first project type thing. I’m talking about the technology and science involved in nuclear energy. Fission peeps, fission. With Uranium 235, which is generally used in creating energy. There’s also Uranium 238 and Uranium 236, but those are less used isotopes. The problem with Uranium is that it has a very long half life, which is half the time the molecule is radioactive. Neat no? I’m excited.

In other news, tomorrow has been dubbed ice skating day. Me and Grace and a bunch of other peeps are going down to the Ice Chalet around 2:30. We’re going to wipe out, laugh about it, and take lessons in the whole getting back up and trying again deal. So, if you would like to come, wear multiple socks and a hat. You’ll be set. Tis loads of fun. But until then, do stay warm, have loads of fun in the snow, cause it really does rock, and please peeps, get your homework done.

And oh yes, Kudos to Owen and Jacob. Way to go getting the essays done guys. High five.
Elisabeth

SNOW

Because I said I would … Brandon, where’s your I’m proud post hmm? Thank you mom, you’re way cooler than Brandon. And I didn’t even tell you about it … he got early warning. So there. In other words … dudes, it snowed. And if you went home this weekend and missed Maryville blanketed in white … someone needs to show you a picture. It was amazing. Here is our official count of snow fun today:

1 car wiped clear of snow (because who has those scrapy things … not us)

2 snowflakes caught on tongues

3 snowmen (including one on top of a car … yes)

4 pictures taken (so maybe a few more)

5 Christmas Carols heard while eating brunch

6 puddles skipped over

7 people that went sledding on box tops (totally works)

8 times I told someone it was snowing

9 chocolate chip cookies eaten (they were mini sized, it’s okay)

10 Christmas movies watched (not really, it was probably 4)

11 people in scarves

anddddddddddd 12 footprints in the snow

And there we are folks … the twelve days of snow. Even if it was only one day … twelve hours perhaps? I don’t know. But I do hope everyone got to see the snow today, it was brilliant. The sun peaked out this morning for just a few seconds and the whole world simply sparkled. Everything shines when it snows, all white and what not. My roommate, Grace, said it gave her car a bath. Washes everything clean … I like it. So here’s to you folks, go dig out White Christmas for me, it’s a wonderful movie with great songs.

“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas …”

Later gators, Elisabeth

What are you proud of?

So for FRS today my professor, Dr. May, had this neat idea. We were talking about success and what it means, our definition was quite long, wordy and tedious. But her idea was if you ever find yourself thinking that you aren’t in any way successful you should list what you are proud of. Because more than likely, those things are related to something you have succeeded in. So what are you proud of? I’m going to make a short list, and I challenge you guys to do the same, bet you’ll find out something about yourself while you’re at it. And that’s always good.

 

I’m proud of my ACT score.

I’m proud to be a Maryville College student.

I’m proud of my grades. (most days)

I’m proud of my ability to make people smile.

I’m proud of my writing.

I’m proud of my talent with kids.

I’m proud of my piano playing.

I’m proud of my siblings.

I’m proud of my scholarship.

I’m proud of my attitude. (again, most days)

I’m proud of my sensibility.

I’m proud of my maturity level. (don’t laugh guys)

I’m proud of my puppy dog. (German Shepherds kick butt)

I’m proud of my new found study habits. (giant flash cards, giant)

I’m proud of my mom.

I’m proud of my friends and my family. (take pride in is probably more accurate)

I’m proud of my did you know facts.

And … I’m proud of my ability to relate to others.

 

Tada. Add your own. It shall be fun. Promise.

Elisabeth

 

 

 

Home

My own bed. I’ve never been so content. My dog. Is alive, thank the powers that be. She missed me though, obviously. We’re going to see if Brandon actually reads this and mention that tomorrow I’m going somewhere to get something. And that is cryptic as all get out. But heightens the fun, mom you know what I’m talking about and please don’t tell.

 

I survived last weekend. That is enough. I had a fever peeking at a balmy 102 on Saturday that hasn’t really disappeared even tonight. But hey, 100 is eons better than 102. I also got the results from Calculus and Chemistry Exams back today. No tears gang. None at all. Calculus was an 89, we can definitely handle that and Chemistry … well Chemistry was party worthy. Let’s put it that way. So yes, when we do return … partay ya’ll. In Davis. Third floor. Candy and cookies will be involved. Copious amounts of sugar. Be prepared.

 

I’m sleeping now, in my own bed. Praise the Lord. Say a prayer for anyone traveling tonight guys, and I hope you all sleep well.

 

Toodles, Elisabeth

Chemistry Test

I have decided that it is the jolly ranchers that made the chemistry test easier. Mind you, I hate to say easy. That would undoubtedly prompt a jinx. And we do not need a jinx. If however I have, by some miracle, gotten an A … there will be a party. So my dear classmates, I challenge you, to throw a party, involving everything sweet and sugary, if this exam is any of the below:

a. your highest exam grade so far

b. a passing grade

c. a C or above

d. a B or above (cookies should be involved if you are in this category)

e. an A or above (cookie CAKE should be involved, as well as ice cream, copious amounts of cookie dough, icing itself and … candy corn)

or f. something you feel proud of no matter what your grade was.

 

Cheerio crew. Happy partying.

Update

Quick. Quick. Quick. Update. Exams next week. Chemistry=Monday. Biology Lab Practical=Tuesday. Calculus=Thursday. Insert six quizzes plus a spectroscope being due, and we have one busy Elisabeth this week. End of post. Continue. Expect update with four quicks proceeding it at end of week.

Boo

Trick or treat!!!! I know, I’m a bit late. But hey, better late than never. Hope everyone had a divine Halloween. Masquerade Ball ya’ll, for the win. It was a blast I think and yes mommy I shall work on the pictures, it’s on my to do list today. I did take some. Miracle of miracles. I had the worst week ever this week. Between a disappointing exam grade, two really, and a friend dying … it’s just been awful. So here’s to a new, better, wonderful, week.

 

Guess what’s on Hallmark channel guys … Christmas movies! That’s right, let the countdown begin. Today is November first, that’s … fifty days or so until Christmas. The bestest holiday ever. I’ve got to get y Christmas earrings and stuff from home, I own bells. Yes, bells. They’re fairly amazing. This week shoudn’t be too bad … I’ve got quizzes every day, but that’s becoming common place. And my calendar says no tests. That alone is enough to party over.

 

I slept nearly eleven hours last night, can anyone say exhausted? It was a really really really really long week. This one is going to be better though, it has to be. Anyways, say a prayer for some little girls tonight if you don’t mind guys, they lost their mom this week and are very very young. Hope ya’ll’s week is grand,

 

Elisabeth