Since I've Been Home

Alright, I am home and pretty happy to be here!

Since I have been home I have been trying new things. I started running, and discovered the purpose for wearing running shoes at my feet and shins' expense. Lesson learned. (Socks may be a smart idea as well...) Yesterday as I was squatting to catch my out of shape breathe, an older man stopped in his car to ask me if I was alright! I must have looked pretty bad if people are stopping to ask if I am alright. I was okay, just exercising. Maybe I will have to run in the mornings when people are less friendly.

I got out a bike, which is a huge step for me. Now I just have to hunt down the bike pump. Bikes are a little scary for me. I generally just fall off of them. I used to be able to ride one. But you know what, everyone who says that once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget, has obviously never met me! However, I am determined! You can't participate in only 2 events in a triathlon for goodness sake... Hopefully I won't die before I get to become a triath-athlete! Can I hear a "hey-oh?!"

Now I just need to brush up on my swimming. A swimsuit would probably be a good idea to get though. No one honestly needs to see me splashing around in my skibbies!

And on the agenda for today is sewing! So much fabric, so little time!

Anyway, I'm really enjoying spending time with my dad and the cat. It's really entertaining to watch those two wrestle. Haha! It's really funny!

Home

I'm going home! In 7 days!

Let me just say, I'm excited, and relieved, and happy, and ready.

Things to do on the checklist before I go home:

• Hymns Final
• Greek and Roman Lit Final
• Pick up Portfolio
• Pack
• Play

This Article. Perfect.

Sitting here in my bedroom postponing some homework, I found this article with one of my roommates. Funny enough, it fits my life situation. Number 1 is what happened to me. Never fear though. I have moved on. (I think the article was somewhere on Yahoo!)

The 10 Worst Ways to Break Up With Someone

10. ON VACATION: Who would you most likely want to be stuck on a deserted island with? Not someone who's just told you "it's not working out," we're quite sure. Not only have you now wasted your time and money, but you can’t leave the situation easily without added plane fares and stress. If this happens to you, break away and turn your trip into a rejuvenating self-improvement retreat... you'll need it.

9. IN A TEXT MESSAGE: Ah, the text. The modern-day version of the Post-It. Too wussy to do it in person? Text away, wuss.

8. ON FACEBOOK: Nothing like logging on to find your loved one tagged in a compromising photo with a complete stranger...to you, at least. Why this is called the "World Wide Web" and some people can't figure out how they got busted is beyond us. Besides, it's way too trendy these days - be original, people!

7. AROUND THE FAMILY: Don't make it a family affair - you'll seriously regret it. Whether at a sibling’s wedding (see #6), a family vacation (see #10), or meeting the family for the first time (really!?), this one is clearly ridden with minefields that will lead to nothing but trouble. If this happens to you, at least you've got your "people" nearby to protect you, support you, and promptly kick your brand-new-ex to the curb.

6. AT A WEDDING: The wedding. The defining moment for any couple. The pinnacle of celebrating relationships and love. The day they'll remember as the best day of their lives. Forever. Guess the pressure got to you, huh?

5. AT YOUR "SPECIAL PLACE": That restaurant where we had our first date...the bar where you told me you loved me...the bench in the park where we'd sit every Sunday... Why on earth would anyone think this is a good idea? Let the special place stay special. Just like there are other fish in the sea, there are other places in the whole world. If they can't find another place, you should definitely find another fish.

4. IN BED: Come again? Talk about ruining the mood. At least wait until you're clothed. This one is so embarrassing that we're having visions of the recurring dream where you're on stage in front of everyone you know in nothing but your underwear. Except you're not even wearing underwear.

3. ON VALENTINE'S DAY: There are 365 days in the year, and ONE dedicated to celebrating love. It's not like you can't claim you didn't "know" it was Valentine's Day - the stores, the ads, the cards have been in your face for weeks. Pick another day. It's that simple. Don't ruin this day forever for someone, unless you're really in need of some bad karma. (New Year's Eve and Birthdays received honorable mentions.)

2. BY DOING NOTHING: It was tough not giving this the Number 1 honor, and we're still not sure. Being forced to figure something out by yourself is sometimes the hardest and most humiliating thing of all. Coming home to find your love gone, with no note, no calls, no anything may just be the worst way to handle a breakup. It is definitely the WIMPIEST. Just remember that. You do this, you are weak.

1. BY CHEATING: Sadly, this is the most common response we received - and the stories ran the gamut,from the one-night-stand, to the ongoing affair, to the ongoing affair that you only found out about via "the new person," to the unspeakable announcement that your boyfriend or girlfriend is engaged to someone else (WHAT?!?). To these we simply say, come ON. Just break it off before you cheat. You won't hurt our feelings, we promise.

The bottom line to all of this? If this happened to you, we can 100% guarantee that you are better off without this person in your life. If THIS is the way they think is appropriate to end a relationship, imagine how they would handle life's other challenges. Not well, we're guessing. Time for you to bounce back and move forwardto someone who deserves you and your love.

This Is Not an April Fools Post

I was stumbling around the internet looking for something to soothe my soul (still happy by the way), when I stumbled into urbandecay.com. It's my favorite brand of makeup, although, it's usually a little too expensive, hence the reason why i only buy it once a year (if that) and ogle it the rest of the time. Luckily the eyeshadow lasts forever, so I don't feel the need to buy it more than that. Anyway, as I was perusing, I found a dandy of a product! It's called All Nighter. Can you guess what it is?

It's a makeup setting spray! Fun, huh! You spray it on and your makeup stays put through humidity, sweat, hot-tubbing, etc.

If you're looking for something to get me, just because you love me, the All Nighter spray is a good option to consider... Or you could get it for yourself and make me jealous. That's cool too...