Housewife Win!

I made Deviled eggs people! This is a huge step for me being as though this was literally the first thing (except for tuna salad and pasta, etc but those don't count- too easy) that I made, by myself, with a recipe and all! I LOVE deviled eggs, and I wanted to learn how to hard-boil an egg anyways, so I thought, "Why not make a delicious treat?!" Here's the finished product! And they didn't taste too too bad either!

I got Nothin'

It's the 100th post!!!

Aaaanndd... this is quite anti-climactic

I wish I had something profound to write, but really all I'm doing today is homework and possibly hanging out with friends later. Just trying to enjoy the last bit of semi-freedom I have before my life gets absolutely chaotic.

Oh! I have a canker sore of doom in the inside of my left cheek. I get them relatively often, but I have never had one this massive. That thing is slightly smaller than a dime and has a huge crater in the center. My left cheek is swollen as well. It hurts to talk, to eat, to live... I feel like a baby. waahh

Awkward First Days

Nikki

proudly

presents....

Awkward First Day Moments:

1. Parking: The Great Navigation told me to turn left into my parking lot... Well, left happened to be a huge parking deck. I was slightly skeptical, but chose to trust the small gadget. And... he failed me, epically. The gate would not open to my ID card, and police officers had to stop oncoming traffic so I could back up and go across the street to my desired location.

2. Introductions: I absolutely hate first day of class personal introductions. In one of my classes, the professor told us to introduce ourselves and tell the class a favorite song lyric or a quote from a movie-- something that was stuck in our head. Unfortunately, all I could think about was "Find Your Love" by Drake because it was on the radio on the way over. So, I proceeded to sing the chorus for the class. I got extra points for actually singing, so I guess that's worth something.

3. Directions: One of my classes was locked. Of course I got there early, so no one else was around... I lingered for a bit, went to the rest room, then plopped down next to a stranger to wait around. I was certain it was my class. Luckily, eventually the teacher showed with some sort of sliding card that served as a key... Intriguing

4. Packed Lunch: I usually pack my lunch to save money and attempt to be semi healthy. This morning I packed tuna salad in Tupperware. Well, it just so happened the Tupperware had a crack in it. Marvelous. Smelly tuna went all over my lunch bag and the rest of my food. Lovely, just how I wanted to start off the school year!

5. People: It's just always awkward when you have people in your classes that have been in previous classes with you and your not sure if you should initiate convo, ignore, sit with them, or just smile... always an awkward sitch.

6. Errands: The Financial Aid center moved to another building. I had to turn in a form. Needless to say, it was just an awkward trip. Lots of lines, different stations, tons of people... It was pretty obvious I was utterly confused all around.

7. More Locked Doors: I have a class in this new academic center; I went to the first door I saw, and it was locked. This may not seem like a big deal, but its just kinda embarrassing when someone is standing RIGHT next to the door and doesn't warn you or anything, just kinda smirks at your idiocy.

So there are my awkward moments of the first day of school. Did you have any??... Its inevitable.

Schedge

Today is officially the last day of summer. Goodbye lazy afternoons, sun and water, spontaneous late night hang-outs, organization, Bdubs and Dolla Dolla Burger Night...

Hello structured schedules, adrenaline, business, homework, new programs, new ideas...

.....I'm oddly looking forward to you school year.

Repunzle

I want long hair again. I'm just in that wishful thinking phase.

"College"

I keep seeing all my friends' statuses and they kinda make me miss real college.

All of them say "Senior Year!" I keep forgetting I'm going to be a senior... probably because I still have an extra year for Masters, but really I think it's mainly because I'm not in real college. Ok, I go to a really great university, but I'm not living on campus or in an apartment or anything, so it doesn't really feel like it.

This is not to say that I wouldn't rather be where I'm at right now in life than away at school; I just get in weird phases.

BYE

Camping 101

Although I have been camping a decent number of times, I don't think you ever realize the extent of what's needed and necessary for a camping trip until you actually head on up.

I have to say, it was my first one, and it didn't go over toooooo bad. There were only a few minor details that will be changed in the future, of course.

Overall, it twas a success. 8th grade camping trip '10 OUT.

Apts

I'm obsessed with looking at apartments, comparing prices, looking at pictures and floorplans, amenities, etc.... even though I still have 2 more years....

Let's just call it wishful thinking.

Sense of Humor

Jesus has a sense of humor.

I sat down to read over a devotional Missy and I are doing together, and it just happened to be comparing Mary and Martha. It's ironic because I just made a post that was sooo Martha. God reminded me to stop doing, doing, doing, and just be still and listen at the feet of Jesus.

Random Thoughts

Here are some things I am realizing more and more about myself.

1. I'm impatient. When I am set on a task, I want it done NOW. I don't like waiting on people to give me answers: when something is changed at the last minute and I have to wait on other people for answers, I get frustrated.

2. I don't like the idea of sitting and watching TV if I feel like I have a lot of things I need to get done, but I really don't. Let me explain the scenario.

Its Thursday afternoon, and I worked until 12:30, continued working when I got home, and now I don't really have anything immediate I need to do. I have long term things I could be working on, but they aren't necessary. I am hungry, but it's too early to eat dinner. I could (and might once I'm done with this blog) eat stale Goldfish, drink a Coke Zero, and watch some television, but that doesn't seem satisfying. I keep just literally staring at my computer until I think of something I need to get done. O! Write a dance devotional for tonight! That's what I need to do! ok, I'll get to it. I search through the internet, and nothing sparks my interest, motivation gone. Then I get onto facebook thinking that something will pop up for me to respond to, or something. Fail. Now I'm off to finish my devo, switch the laundry, then maybe eat a snack and nap on the couch.

Does this make sense to you? I feel like I always need to be doing something. Then the second that I do too much, I complain that I don't have enough time for anything. On top of that, in instances like these when I'm just home for a while, I could be vacuuming or deep cleaning, but I'm just not in the mood. Oh brain, why do you never make sense?

3. I try to get together with people and keep up relationships, but most of the time I think I suck at it. Then I think to myself, well, if that person is thinking I suck at it, then why aren't they trying to get together with me and stuff. I feel like the majority of the time its a one way street. Then I get to thinkin, maybe girlfriends hesitate to ask me to hang out because they assume I'll already be with John. WRONG. If a girlfriend asks me to hang out, unless I have something specific planned to do with John, I will pretty much always choose them over John. I have always been pretty good at finding a balance between friends and the boy... but maybe not good enough?

I don't think I've ever blogged a random stream of consciousness. I kinda liked it. Therapeutic I must say.

MADE

I'm watching a MADE episode of this "nerd" (I'm not sure what he's trying to be made into).

He was trying to tell a joke in front of the class, and some other kids were laughing at him, so he flipped out and started cussing like no other and tried to hit the kid and told him to die.

At first, I felt bad for him and figured he has some sort of anger problem. I still do feel bad that they laughed at him. That's not nice.

Then, he was talking to his made coach, and I looked closer at his shirt which had a guitar pic on it and said, "Pick Jesus."

Hmm.... That's my only reaction.

Stickies!

This, my friends is what we call obsessive compulsive Sticky note and Folder organization. It's what keeps my life straight... sorta

I Skurred

I am legitimately scared for this Fall. I am completely confident that I will be able to get through it, but it will be utter insanity.

Personal Jesus Time

16 credit hours

Part Time job

Retreat

Split Youth Group Services

Teaching 3 dance classes

GCN

Choreographing various things (hopefully not too many!)

Friends/Family

Boyfriend

"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength."

Philippians 4:13

Honestly, when I just typed out that list, I put "Jesus Time" last... Now that's just sad. It was almost an after thought. Truth is, I won't physically be able to do all of this if Jesus isn't the center of it all. Shame shame, Nikki.

C4C

Soo I've started series in Sunday School and Bible Study on Case for the Creator and Case for Christ. They actually mentioned this as someone they would be interested in, which I think most are, but I'm having a little trouble fully teaching it. It's hard because they can't read everything we go over every week because they don't have copies to take home. So I try to summarize it and read sections with them, but it has proven quite difficult to teach. Some get it, some don't, but I guess that's the way it is with pretty much anything you teach. Its definitely harder to keep their attention, but as long as they get the main point, I at least have that. It's pretty cool stuff, just kinda hard to get across. Hmph.

Planning

I know I have 2 years ahead of me and so many other things I should be thinking about, but being the planner that I am, all I want to do is plan a wedding and nest!

Can I just say, I love earth tones?

And of course, blues. Sweet wedding favors. *sigh*

Patience is a virtue.

Bah humbug.

CNU

I miss my CNU buddies, and I sorta miss college life too...

Hardly ever spending money on gas, AKA having everything right there at your finger tips.

A different community of believers where no one knows your baggage.. or anyone else's baggage.. They just want to grow closer to Christ

Trying out new things, failing, succeeding

Meal Plans

New, different people

Friends within tip toeing distance... friends to walk to class with... friends to eat lunch with... friends to check mail with... the list goes on

Working in the mailroom... messing up tons in the mail room... looking at magazines and Dancing with the Stars in the mail room

Seeing great shows at student discount

Not gonna lie, I do miss the Trib Lib.

For those of you going off to college, its a scary, but amazing experience. Enjoy it while you can :)

A Big Loss

So, my parents had to put down one of my dogs yesterday. It was Jessica's white lab who she has raised ever since she was a puppy, 15 years. She has been battling cancer for the past 9 months and fought through every second of it.

My step mom is not taking this lightly. Please keep her in your prayers because I know that our faithful God is the only one who can get her out of this rut.

Luckily tonight I have the chance to stay home with her and keep her mind off of things. She was in hysterics when I got home from work, but since then she has napped and right now is just watching TV with me doing OK.

antm

There's a difference between this...

And THIS....

It's all about the eyes.

Zero Motivation

Now that I'm back from the beach, I frankly, have no motivation to do anything. As a result, I will sit on the couch with my Snuggie and watch America's Next Top Model on Oxygen all day. Perhaps in between commercials I'll work on my talk for Wednesday. That's probably a good idea. Oh, and I have to do laundry. eh...

Here is my Snuggie top model look.