First, I'm going to get this out of the way. A former bandmate of mine passed away a week ago today. Sarah Anderson was driving from Montgomery back to Auburn when her car hydroplaned and flipped. She was not wearing her seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. When I first heard the news, I was so shocked. I don't think it really registered with me. I struggled with it all week. I would see pictures of her, or hear her name on the news. It just didn't make sense to me. She was only a year older than me. I actually KNEW her, not OF her. I had taken pictures with her, she was my drum major. It was all very surreal. My brain simply couldn't process or accept the fact that she was gone. I was unable to go home for the candle light ceremony and funeral. I wish I could have been there for those who may have needed me, but I feel that there were plenty of people there to offer support. Saturday night I got off of work and came home to watch the football game. Alabama was winning at halftime and we changed the channel to check on the other games being aired. The first channel we went to was featuring the Auburn game. I don't know what happened, but seeing Auburn on the TV and hearing their band made me so emotional I had to leave the room. I couldn't help but think of the 19-year-old piccolo player that should have been at that game. I finally came to terms with what happened, I suppose. It's the closest death has been to me. It's something I hope I never have to deal with for a very very long time--and never again under such tragic and untimely conditions.
Enough of that. RIP Sarah.
Now onto school. As of now, I'm in freak out mode. It wouldn't be as bad if one of my professors could speak English. The man questioned me on whether PESSIMISM was a word. And he answers questions, "Do you want us to write about this or this?" with a yes. Always. He just smiles and nods and says yes when obviously, yes is not an applicable answer. I have two research papers and two presentations due the week after Thanksgiving. One is worth 40% the other is worth 60%--guess which class the non-English professor teaches? HINT:If you guessed 40%, you're wrong. So I am mildly concerned about how things will turn out. I can only do my best. One research paper I have thoroughly planned out and am taking notes for now and am going to write this weekend. The other--I have no clue what he even wants. I don't know if he even knows what he wants. His syllabus is impossible to decipher. Guess which paper this one is. HINT:If you guessed the one worth 40%, you're wrong.
On a positive note, I love my music class. Pretty sure I'm gonna pull out the A+ in that one. Spanish is also getting a lot better. I found myself listening to someone speaking Spanish at Starbucks and realized that I understood everything they were saying. I've come a long way and I'm pretty proud of my improvement. Also pretty sure I'm gonna pull out the A+ in that one (and it's a four hour course! hooray for cushioning my GPA!)
And now to work...I work at Yogurt Mountain. It's really a great place and a cool concept. It can be an annoying job sometimes though. Just the usual conflicts of personalities, time, etc., to be expected at such a job. And working 'till one AM is something I don't particularly enjoy, but hey, it's going to pay for study abroad. I'm just thankful to have a job and time to work. We'll see if I still have time next semester....I'm looking at a 17 hour load.
Now we'll tackle some future plans, concoctions in my mind, etc....I applied to a HUGE Christian camp in Columbus, Texas, called Pine Cove. It's kind of a big deal and something I was mulling over for a good two weeks. Then, after some God-moments and amazing church services (which included an AMAZING Charlie Hall/Kristian Stanfill concert), I realized how much I really wanted to do it. I will find out on December 22 if I made the cut. Hoping and praying everything works out for the best outcome!
I'm hoping to get involved in the literacy campaign/group on campus. I'm also doing some research on TeachForAmerica and related organizations. I would love to do some work with Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest. I'm really starting to realize my heart for underprivileged kids lately...
My list of places I want to spend time it, be it studying, interning, job, volunteer-work, whatever, is as follows:
1. Ireland
2. Boston--New England, really
3. Seattle/Coastal/Forest Washington
4. Indianapolis
Maybe it will grow, maybe it will shrink. We'll see where God leads me. :D
I want another tattoo. "He leadeth me" on my foot. I think it is awesome and totally captures the "now me". I want something to remember this crazy and crucial time in my life. I'm going to let it sit for a while and decide if I really want it. And of course, I will check with the parentals first.
There is so much more to write about. I'm very into the news. I watch it everyday and read the newspaper. I could comment on my feelings about Sarah Palin's issues, the whole Oba'mao' bow to the Japanese emperor (maybe he's following the lead of the American dollar to the Japanese Yen?) or the *scrunches face in pain and agony* evil empire's rise to power (World Series outcome). However, I do not have time. :( Story of my life these days. I will write again.
P.S. NEW MOON MIDNIGHT PREMIER TOMORROW NIGHT! *insert giddy squeal of joy*
I promise I'm not one of "those Twilight girls". I swear. :)
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