Sometimes I will admit to getting really overwelmed. Things like money, bills, homework and life just get a little too hectic for me to deal with. So, to use the term I just heard on Dr. Phil... I check out. I guess its just how I cope.
Today I have checked out. I feel like I just need some time to regroup and deal with things and not do anything at all, but I know its a lazy way to be.
I should be going through this massive amount of clothes I have and getting rid of stuff, but my motivation is negative. I absolutely do not feel like doing anything, although I know eventually I will make myself get out of bed and start working on it, even if its just for a few minutes.
This week has been full of a lot of eye opening things and its only Tuesday. I do not know what the rest has in store and maybe I do not want to know.
On a plus note, I am done all of my homework until the 30th, which is a rare occurance. I dont know how it happened, but it did and Im not going to question it. My intentions are to stay ahead so that I can have some time to do other things as the semester moves on.
In other news... well there is no other news. I am not even really motivated to update this and would rather just take a nap............
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
A Change Will Do You Good
This week end was so full of change. I feel like I not only grew up a little more, but I also managed to realize that I KNOW Im in the right place. No details needed, but thats just how it is.
I went back to do some more coupon shopping this week end. It was awesome and in 2 trips I saved like $70! I spent less than $20! Its a great feeling to know I can not only provide things for myself, but also things for other people. Todays trip included 4 free packs of Orbit gum, just because I love them so much and a hands free Lysol soap dispenser that has made its new home in the kitchen. Apparently its "the shit."
I have spent the week end in good company with many laughs, although some were after a few very big tears. It feels good to know Im starting a new semester of school in great spirits and ready for about anything that it has to throw at me.
As for school, I have done everything but my math homework which is due next Sunday. An awesome feeling for sure. This weeks assignments included writing some boring as usual discussion boards about myself, an English paper about Christians watching too much TV and not reading enough Bible, a Sociology paper about organizations helping others and families and some boring reading and videos. If the entire semester goes this smoothly I will look back thankful for all of its rewards.
Today I made crock pot BBQ ribs. They turned out well and everyone had a good dinner. I am also fortunate for the crock pot. It has made some awesome meals without costing a lot because I can throw about any meat in there and it cooks into something tender and yummy. I baked some potatoes in the microwave and warmed up some corn... and there was dinner.
Tomorrow I leave here to go back to Mom & Dads with the promise that I am going to go through my closet and get rid of things I no longer need or want. I want to be more organized this year and thats the only way I can do it. Also I will more than likely be bringing more clothes here. Im tired of wearing the same ones over and over.
I am off now to finish watching a movie and then hitting the bed. Course checklists are due in the morning and hopefully they will be open at midnight so I can just finish those and be finished with everything. I have 1 more chapter to read in Sociology that I keep putting off because the book is pretty boring so far, but its only a few pages and I forgot to mention it earlier in this post.
Anyway.... to all of my followers, some advice; if crying a tear or two brings closure to some things in your life, cry away.... you might not feel better right away, but believe me in the end you will be a bigger and better person. Wow... I feel like the end of a Run's House episode....
I went back to do some more coupon shopping this week end. It was awesome and in 2 trips I saved like $70! I spent less than $20! Its a great feeling to know I can not only provide things for myself, but also things for other people. Todays trip included 4 free packs of Orbit gum, just because I love them so much and a hands free Lysol soap dispenser that has made its new home in the kitchen. Apparently its "the shit."
I have spent the week end in good company with many laughs, although some were after a few very big tears. It feels good to know Im starting a new semester of school in great spirits and ready for about anything that it has to throw at me.
As for school, I have done everything but my math homework which is due next Sunday. An awesome feeling for sure. This weeks assignments included writing some boring as usual discussion boards about myself, an English paper about Christians watching too much TV and not reading enough Bible, a Sociology paper about organizations helping others and families and some boring reading and videos. If the entire semester goes this smoothly I will look back thankful for all of its rewards.
Today I made crock pot BBQ ribs. They turned out well and everyone had a good dinner. I am also fortunate for the crock pot. It has made some awesome meals without costing a lot because I can throw about any meat in there and it cooks into something tender and yummy. I baked some potatoes in the microwave and warmed up some corn... and there was dinner.
Tomorrow I leave here to go back to Mom & Dads with the promise that I am going to go through my closet and get rid of things I no longer need or want. I want to be more organized this year and thats the only way I can do it. Also I will more than likely be bringing more clothes here. Im tired of wearing the same ones over and over.
I am off now to finish watching a movie and then hitting the bed. Course checklists are due in the morning and hopefully they will be open at midnight so I can just finish those and be finished with everything. I have 1 more chapter to read in Sociology that I keep putting off because the book is pretty boring so far, but its only a few pages and I forgot to mention it earlier in this post.
Anyway.... to all of my followers, some advice; if crying a tear or two brings closure to some things in your life, cry away.... you might not feel better right away, but believe me in the end you will be a bigger and better person. Wow... I feel like the end of a Run's House episode....
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Theres a lot to be said for Jason Aldean
Ok so yes, Im procrastinating tonight from Sociology homework to write this. I have over 50 more pages to read and actually comprehend, but its not happening like it should. This book is absolutely stupid! I hope and pray it gets more interesting, because if its not Im going to have a very long 8 weeks.
I went into town today and managed to get some pretty cool school supplies. I needed notebooks and folders, but ended up with some page markers and new ink pens too. Going to try colored ink this semester. Wow, the joys of college life, debating ink colors..
My printer died, which is completely the wrong time for that to happen. Ive only had it for a year and use it mostly for printing my coupons and for school. Guess I will be investing in a new one or buying ink for my fab boyfriends printer. Might end up doing both, but for now its just one or the other. Cant say Im impressed with the life span of this Canon.
I am restless tonight... not sure why, but I guess its jitters about starting school. I got into my pj's early tonight and actually came to bed before 7. Watched the WVU game, played around online and now I just feel like going to sleep sadly enough.
Going to my boyfriends for the week end and will be back at mom and dads on Monday night. Gotta do the traffic court deal for Dad on Wednesday morning and then American Idol night at Patricks. YAY!!
Jason Aldean is playing, his voice reminds me of a lot of things that I have been through, except only now I can listen to it with the pride inside of knowing I made the right choices and my life is heading in the direction I want now, not in the direction that someone else picked for me. I amaze myself sometimes that I stayed in school through that whole thing, but since I did that pride only gets bigger.
I suppose I should do a few more things and hit the bed. The week ends sometime leave little room for sleep and more than likely will be leaving less room now that school is back in session.
The week end will include a Saturday with no plans at all except laying on the couch and enjoying some good company. Sunday I plan on doing some homework and cleaning up... also moving the Christmas tree to the basement. That thing has been up since 2 weeks before Thanksgiving, its time for it to meet its new home. I also want to start some major cleaning projects. The floors should be done too. I think I might be biting off more than I can chew.
I went into town today and managed to get some pretty cool school supplies. I needed notebooks and folders, but ended up with some page markers and new ink pens too. Going to try colored ink this semester. Wow, the joys of college life, debating ink colors..
My printer died, which is completely the wrong time for that to happen. Ive only had it for a year and use it mostly for printing my coupons and for school. Guess I will be investing in a new one or buying ink for my fab boyfriends printer. Might end up doing both, but for now its just one or the other. Cant say Im impressed with the life span of this Canon.
I am restless tonight... not sure why, but I guess its jitters about starting school. I got into my pj's early tonight and actually came to bed before 7. Watched the WVU game, played around online and now I just feel like going to sleep sadly enough.
Going to my boyfriends for the week end and will be back at mom and dads on Monday night. Gotta do the traffic court deal for Dad on Wednesday morning and then American Idol night at Patricks. YAY!!
Jason Aldean is playing, his voice reminds me of a lot of things that I have been through, except only now I can listen to it with the pride inside of knowing I made the right choices and my life is heading in the direction I want now, not in the direction that someone else picked for me. I amaze myself sometimes that I stayed in school through that whole thing, but since I did that pride only gets bigger.
I suppose I should do a few more things and hit the bed. The week ends sometime leave little room for sleep and more than likely will be leaving less room now that school is back in session.
The week end will include a Saturday with no plans at all except laying on the couch and enjoying some good company. Sunday I plan on doing some homework and cleaning up... also moving the Christmas tree to the basement. That thing has been up since 2 weeks before Thanksgiving, its time for it to meet its new home. I also want to start some major cleaning projects. The floors should be done too. I think I might be biting off more than I can chew.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Baby Its Cold Outside!!!
If its going to be so cold outside I would at least appreciate the idea that we had some snow on the ground, but no... I wake up today and theres nothing but some little patches left.... Booo weather man, boo!! Oh, and hiss!!
This week has had its own set of challenges where I try to figure out how to be a regular citizen and a student all over again. The last month was great, but I got my class schedules again and boy am I going to be busy. The first 8 weeks includes my first half of Math 110, Sociology and English 102. I have taken 2 other English classes at Liberty before, but this one is a bit different with its work load. Sociology is a new concept to me, so this will be interesting but seems to be very reading and assignment heavy. Math is always a struggle for me, even with help from the internet and family and friends.
I think my biggest struggle is to figure out how to continue to be a good daughter, girlfriend and all of the other "people" Im supposed to be and still maintain good standing in school. I sometimes wonder if I will ever be finished and it looks like having a job would be easier than this.
This week does not have many exciting plans except for the idea that Saturday Ive requested a pajama day, but not sure if that will happen or not. I can only hope it will, especially if I get a head start on my homework and get some other things accomplished.
I guess I must run, the real world is calling my name yet again......
This week has had its own set of challenges where I try to figure out how to be a regular citizen and a student all over again. The last month was great, but I got my class schedules again and boy am I going to be busy. The first 8 weeks includes my first half of Math 110, Sociology and English 102. I have taken 2 other English classes at Liberty before, but this one is a bit different with its work load. Sociology is a new concept to me, so this will be interesting but seems to be very reading and assignment heavy. Math is always a struggle for me, even with help from the internet and family and friends.
I think my biggest struggle is to figure out how to continue to be a good daughter, girlfriend and all of the other "people" Im supposed to be and still maintain good standing in school. I sometimes wonder if I will ever be finished and it looks like having a job would be easier than this.
This week does not have many exciting plans except for the idea that Saturday Ive requested a pajama day, but not sure if that will happen or not. I can only hope it will, especially if I get a head start on my homework and get some other things accomplished.
I guess I must run, the real world is calling my name yet again......
Monday, January 10, 2011
So There Went The Routine....
I thought I could keep up with this better, but apparently not! HA!!
The week end was awesome and to recap I spent Saturday doing not only things that had to be done and needed to be done, but finished the evening with the movie Easy A and an awesome Mexican dinner with my boyfriend and his cousins family. It was great. Also great to save $100 while shopping for things that we not only wanted but needed. Its great to do that and feel like something was accomplished. Pepperidge Farm cake!!!!
Sunday I managed to clean up a bit, and by a bit thats all I mean. Painted my toenails this awesomely bright pink color and went to Chinese. Not cooking all week end sure was nice, but the reality of this Monday sure rolled around. I got up today and threw the ingredients in the crock pot for chili. Super simple, tasty and makes the house smell like home. Sad to say, but cooking smells remind me of when I was a child and being at my Grandmas.
I got a sneak peak at my math homework for the next 16 weeks. This is going to be intense, although not as many formal assignments, I am still a little curious as to how it is going to go. Last math semester I dreamed for a D just to pass, this time I am dreaming of a C and going yet again for honor roll. The CJUS honor roll is a great program and I want to graduate with honors also. I have been very lucky to keep this up for awhile, although losing it for a bit due to some pretty bold things happening in my life that got a bigger hold of me than homework.
So anyway.... as the afternoon rolls into evening, we are off to play some pool at a friends and come home to a quiet night on the couch with a movie.
Bizarre Facebook fact of the day: A quiz told me I am going to get married in 2011! Thats so awesome. After looking at rings it makes my heart feel warm to know even the Facebook quiz makers see marriage in my future!
The week end was awesome and to recap I spent Saturday doing not only things that had to be done and needed to be done, but finished the evening with the movie Easy A and an awesome Mexican dinner with my boyfriend and his cousins family. It was great. Also great to save $100 while shopping for things that we not only wanted but needed. Its great to do that and feel like something was accomplished. Pepperidge Farm cake!!!!
Sunday I managed to clean up a bit, and by a bit thats all I mean. Painted my toenails this awesomely bright pink color and went to Chinese. Not cooking all week end sure was nice, but the reality of this Monday sure rolled around. I got up today and threw the ingredients in the crock pot for chili. Super simple, tasty and makes the house smell like home. Sad to say, but cooking smells remind me of when I was a child and being at my Grandmas.
I got a sneak peak at my math homework for the next 16 weeks. This is going to be intense, although not as many formal assignments, I am still a little curious as to how it is going to go. Last math semester I dreamed for a D just to pass, this time I am dreaming of a C and going yet again for honor roll. The CJUS honor roll is a great program and I want to graduate with honors also. I have been very lucky to keep this up for awhile, although losing it for a bit due to some pretty bold things happening in my life that got a bigger hold of me than homework.
So anyway.... as the afternoon rolls into evening, we are off to play some pool at a friends and come home to a quiet night on the couch with a movie.
Bizarre Facebook fact of the day: A quiz told me I am going to get married in 2011! Thats so awesome. After looking at rings it makes my heart feel warm to know even the Facebook quiz makers see marriage in my future!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
6 Days In
So we are 6 days into a new year. One that is full of promise, hope and everything else cheerful and grand. I ended 2010 spending a pretty average night watching the ball drop and thinking back on everything that 2010 had to offer. It was full of a lot of things, but most of all personal growth and finding out who I am. Before I make the great intro with the person I am now, I will explain first what I learned in 2010.
1- Never take anything or anyone for granted. They can be taken away in an instant.
2-I learned to love, in a way that I never knew before. A kind of love that is absolutely the best kind ever.
3- Life is easier with little money and lots of non-monetary things.
4-The hardest things in life dont seem so hard after you actually accomplish them and look back.
So theres that part, now heres the intro. Im Samantha. 25 years old from small town Virginia. I am working on a degree in Criminal Justice which will be focused on investigations. I have about a year of school left, maybe a bit more depending on summer breaks and anything else that might get in the way.
Im a hard worker who often surrounds myself in homework just to get it done, but sometimes suffers from procrastination, especially in subjects that I do not care for.
I have a wonderful boyfriend, Patrick, who comes with a very special German Shepherd named Riley. We have been celebrating lots of firsts, such as the most amazing first Christmas. We have been together 5 months, but the most special part is we have known each other for a very long time.
I am a different type of shopper, one that looks for the best deal and uses lots of coupons! I have gotten some pretty decent deals lately just by using coupons and store specials and will continue to do so to save as much money as possible.
Dr Pepper is one of my lifelines, Pepsi is the other. I am a caffeine addict and hope that these things are never outlawed or out of business ha!
I am an animal lover and enjoy taking pictures. I also cook, but have been known to keep that a secret for various reasons.
So theres the intro and the hope that I can keep this blog going to update friends and family on the happenings of life.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)