Someone once said that the day is only as good as you make it.
I don't know who said it but it is definitely more than true.
Today I woke up, not having much sleeping, slightly miserable and anxious for an exam I had in the only class I have Tuesday and Thursday. I went down to my boyfriends room-- keeping in mind I'm not in a good mood-- and we made our way throughout campus to embark on our separate routines for the day.
For the first half hour of my day I was dreading every bit of it. After handing in my notes to my Nittany Notes, I walked outside and finally realized that it was about 55 degrees in State College today.
How could I have missed that? It is beyond beautiful here today.
The rest of the day played out really well. I laughed with my boyfriend, I studied for my exam, I destroyed my exam (seriously I am so confident about it), I went to the creamery with my boyfriend and sat outside enjoying the weather.
There is nothing more I want to do right now than be outside. So much so that I am currently sitting outside at a table doing homework (well... blogging first)
Evan turned to me and said how cool it was to see everyone outside enjoying the weather.
Then it hit me.
The trick to making your day the best you can isn't taking it as a whole and trying to do something extraordinary every single day; it's looking at the little things in life. The things that when combined with other great things, make something extraordinary. This morning I shouldn't have woken up and thought of all the negatives. I should have gotten up, kissed my boyfriend the moment I saw him, and soaked in the nice weather that probably won't last more than a couple days.
It's easy to be pessimistic, but it's even easier to smile when good things happen.
Do me a favor: Take that to heart.
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Sitting in the glorious breeze appreciating all that life has given me so far: Story of my life.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Fun Facts for Week 4 of the Semester
A lot of things occurred to me today. These are the fun facts that followed them.
1.) As if Friday January 28th, I can officially give blood again! Why you may ask? January 28, 2011, I got my tattoo on my foot. In the state of Pennsylvania you can't give blood for a year after you got your tattoo. I can now donate my blood FTK (For The Kids for all you non Penn Staters; it's a THON thing)
2.) As you may know, methane is in our atmosphere. How does it get there you may ask? Well. Here is one way home: Cow burps. Due to the constant cud the cows crew, digest, regurgitate and digest again, their burps contribute to about 16% of the methane in our atmosphere.
3.) Green peppers are a natural pain killer... who knew!? Too bad I hate green peppers. That's probably why I'm always in pain and a borderline hypochondriac.
4.) If there is a class that is going to talk about the climate of the Earth... don't take it. It's not just climate. It also includes math, a little bit of chem, and physics. Now, I didn't take chem or physics for a reason. So I took earth 002. HAH! Just kidding! They tricked me!
5.) I don't know if you have ever read a news paper or the collegian at all you may not know that sometimes they have little mini articles on the side of the first page. For some reason, those are the articles that people should be most alarmed about like... A skinned dear head placed/found on the porch of a frat house. Or... a man was caught masturbating in the gym locker room-- for the record, he isn't a student. Yeah.. I would love to know if there was some creep touching himself! Thanks for thinking of me and not alarming me though. Always looking out for the students
6.) DID YOU KNOW: If you buy a grande cappuccino every lecture during the semester, you'll spend $150. BUT if you buy a semester pack of Nittany Notes, it's only $40! (Yeah... I went there.)
7.) Giraffes make a similar sound to a sheep. A bleating noise. So Dave Brown of Econ 102 was incorrect today. We had to answer questions and instead of yelling out "A!" or "B!" and so on, we had to Moo for A; Baa for B; Bark for C; and Sound like a dying giraffe for D. Well... that was a trick question sir! Giraffes can't make an unique sound. So what if I wanted to say D but he mistook it for B!? Then I'm wrong..
8.) State College seems to ALWAYS be 10 degrees colder than my hometown. It's always pretty much like exactly 10 degrees. Today. At home it was 33 degrees. Here it was 23 degrees. Lame.
9.) On an average day I find about .06 cents on the streets of State College and University Park. 7 days in a week is .42 cents. 4 weeks in a months is $1.68. 12 months in 1 year is $20.16! So thank you to the careless students of Penn State who drop their change they think they don't need. I am making $20 a year doing nothing due to your carelessness!
10.) Unless that is your skin color, your face should never be so tan that it is mistaken for some nutella you left smudged on your cheeks after you ate some for breakfast. Do you really think that people can't see the color difference from your face to your neck? Please, use bronzer and the tanning salon responsibly. You're making me look gorgeous and I'm not used to this good life.
1.) As if Friday January 28th, I can officially give blood again! Why you may ask? January 28, 2011, I got my tattoo on my foot. In the state of Pennsylvania you can't give blood for a year after you got your tattoo. I can now donate my blood FTK (For The Kids for all you non Penn Staters; it's a THON thing)
2.) As you may know, methane is in our atmosphere. How does it get there you may ask? Well. Here is one way home: Cow burps. Due to the constant cud the cows crew, digest, regurgitate and digest again, their burps contribute to about 16% of the methane in our atmosphere.
3.) Green peppers are a natural pain killer... who knew!? Too bad I hate green peppers. That's probably why I'm always in pain and a borderline hypochondriac.
4.) If there is a class that is going to talk about the climate of the Earth... don't take it. It's not just climate. It also includes math, a little bit of chem, and physics. Now, I didn't take chem or physics for a reason. So I took earth 002. HAH! Just kidding! They tricked me!
5.) I don't know if you have ever read a news paper or the collegian at all you may not know that sometimes they have little mini articles on the side of the first page. For some reason, those are the articles that people should be most alarmed about like... A skinned dear head placed/found on the porch of a frat house. Or... a man was caught masturbating in the gym locker room-- for the record, he isn't a student. Yeah.. I would love to know if there was some creep touching himself! Thanks for thinking of me and not alarming me though. Always looking out for the students
6.) DID YOU KNOW: If you buy a grande cappuccino every lecture during the semester, you'll spend $150. BUT if you buy a semester pack of Nittany Notes, it's only $40! (Yeah... I went there.)
7.) Giraffes make a similar sound to a sheep. A bleating noise. So Dave Brown of Econ 102 was incorrect today. We had to answer questions and instead of yelling out "A!" or "B!" and so on, we had to Moo for A; Baa for B; Bark for C; and Sound like a dying giraffe for D. Well... that was a trick question sir! Giraffes can't make an unique sound. So what if I wanted to say D but he mistook it for B!? Then I'm wrong..
8.) State College seems to ALWAYS be 10 degrees colder than my hometown. It's always pretty much like exactly 10 degrees. Today. At home it was 33 degrees. Here it was 23 degrees. Lame.
9.) On an average day I find about .06 cents on the streets of State College and University Park. 7 days in a week is .42 cents. 4 weeks in a months is $1.68. 12 months in 1 year is $20.16! So thank you to the careless students of Penn State who drop their change they think they don't need. I am making $20 a year doing nothing due to your carelessness!
10.) Unless that is your skin color, your face should never be so tan that it is mistaken for some nutella you left smudged on your cheeks after you ate some for breakfast. Do you really think that people can't see the color difference from your face to your neck? Please, use bronzer and the tanning salon responsibly. You're making me look gorgeous and I'm not used to this good life.
11.) When making a hot item in the microwave, as soon as you take it out, don't put a plastic spoon in there. It ends up like this.
Just thought I'd share.
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Learning the most important lessons just by people watching on my way to class: Story of my life.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
On the Road Again
This weekend I went home since technically it was still my birthday weekend. this is how it played out.
Friday January 27
Evan and I waited for the bus at the Fullington Trails. It didn't come until like ten minutes after we were supposed to leave, but we had our fun.
We got home at about 9:45 and that was that night in addition to a little argument about the beach house for my family. We won't get into that. I'm not allowed to talk about it until March when I have a "creative solution" anyway
Saturday January 28
My sister got a new apartment with her family and I pretty much spent the majority of my day there. It's really nice but next to a cemetery and I um... don't do the whole... cemetery thing. That's how like... The poltergeist shit happens. No thank you.
My nephew was really scared I was going to leave all day because when my dad and grandparents left and I was giving them all hugs.. he started crying, latched himself to my leg and walked with me (still attached to my leg) until he knew I was safely on he couch. Yes.. my 2 year old nephew did hold me hostage. Not a great sign. Later that night My family came over for dinner and cake. Which by the way.... I quite possibly overloaded on cake. I am officially borderline large.
He also loves Evan...
OH! and! I suggest you start watching the show Alcatraz. It's really good but super confusing so I'm a little unsure how I feel about it. But really, it's good.
Sunday January 28
By this morning, I was so ready to come back to school. I love my family and all but they drive me freaking crazy! and I'm really emotional so they make me cry a lot. So I guess it's partly my fault I cry so much. SO maybe... it's all my fault. Whatever.
Anyway, I woke up looking like I had pink eye. In turn my boyfriend asked me if someone farted in my face. The answer to that was No. No one farted in my face. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Also, since my suitcase was packed last night because I had a printer in there (that was my birthday present. I'm a nerd. I know) I used my mom straightener. It freaking beat me up!
Friday January 27
Evan and I waited for the bus at the Fullington Trails. It didn't come until like ten minutes after we were supposed to leave, but we had our fun.
Saturday January 28
My sister got a new apartment with her family and I pretty much spent the majority of my day there. It's really nice but next to a cemetery and I um... don't do the whole... cemetery thing. That's how like... The poltergeist shit happens. No thank you.
My nephew was really scared I was going to leave all day because when my dad and grandparents left and I was giving them all hugs.. he started crying, latched himself to my leg and walked with me (still attached to my leg) until he knew I was safely on he couch. Yes.. my 2 year old nephew did hold me hostage. Not a great sign. Later that night My family came over for dinner and cake. Which by the way.... I quite possibly overloaded on cake. I am officially borderline large.
OH! and! I suggest you start watching the show Alcatraz. It's really good but super confusing so I'm a little unsure how I feel about it. But really, it's good.
Sunday January 28
By this morning, I was so ready to come back to school. I love my family and all but they drive me freaking crazy! and I'm really emotional so they make me cry a lot. So I guess it's partly my fault I cry so much. SO maybe... it's all my fault. Whatever.
Anyway, I woke up looking like I had pink eye. In turn my boyfriend asked me if someone farted in my face. The answer to that was No. No one farted in my face. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Also, since my suitcase was packed last night because I had a printer in there (that was my birthday present. I'm a nerd. I know) I used my mom straightener. It freaking beat me up!
See this!!
Lame. By about 5pm, I was ready to go. We took the bus, slipped on ice on the mountain, got home, slid all the way home on the sidewalks. And now here I am..
I was informed that my blog is not funny anymore. It kind of broke my heart so just listen to this...
I AM TRYING SO HARD! Everyone has their bad days. So do I. Please just laugh a little. If you pretend you'll believe. Duh, Have you ever watched any Disney movie?
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Glad to be back to school after a long weekend with the family I love and trying so hard to make my audience proud: Story of my life.
Please, just laugh... I JUST WANT YOU TO LIKE ME!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
This Entry is Probably Not Worth Reading.
It's been pretty tough to blog in the past two days, sorry about that guys. My entry today may not be very entertaining so I'm not really expecting a lot of views or people to actually read it. It's been really sad and somber up here at State since Joe passed. It's really hitting everyone day by day.
Tuesday January 24, I'm not really sure what happened to be honest. I didn't have lecture that day and when that happens I just kind of go blank.
I wanted to go to the Joe Paterno public viewing they were having all day at the church near the Forum but... 30,000 people came and the line stretched like 5 blocks. No lie.
January 25, 2012: I turned 19! Yup, Happy Birthday Kelsey! They're burying Joepa..
Yeah. I didn't know how to feel. On campus the streets filled with people waiting to see the procession while Joe was on the way to the cemetary. It didn't feel right to celebrate my birthday but I did anyway.
My girls took me to Chili's for dinner and it was fun. The waitress was borderline stupid but it was okay. She hated my roommate we think but the food was spit free. That's always a plus right?
My roommate and the girl next door got me a Marilyn Monroe poster. The my friend down the hall made me a great card, my boyfriend got me a ring holder, a cupcake from *ndulge (if you ever come to State College, go there! They are delicious and fill the center with icing), and a book called 13 Reason's Why. It's a book about this girl that commits suicide and she leaves cassette tapes for this guy telling him why she did what she did. It is supposed to be really good. I'll tell you about it when I'm done.
Tuesday January 24, I'm not really sure what happened to be honest. I didn't have lecture that day and when that happens I just kind of go blank.
I wanted to go to the Joe Paterno public viewing they were having all day at the church near the Forum but... 30,000 people came and the line stretched like 5 blocks. No lie.
January 25, 2012: I turned 19! Yup, Happy Birthday Kelsey! They're burying Joepa..
Yeah. I didn't know how to feel. On campus the streets filled with people waiting to see the procession while Joe was on the way to the cemetary. It didn't feel right to celebrate my birthday but I did anyway.
My girls took me to Chili's for dinner and it was fun. The waitress was borderline stupid but it was okay. She hated my roommate we think but the food was spit free. That's always a plus right?
My roommate and the girl next door got me a Marilyn Monroe poster. The my friend down the hall made me a great card, my boyfriend got me a ring holder, a cupcake from *ndulge (if you ever come to State College, go there! They are delicious and fill the center with icing), and a book called 13 Reason's Why. It's a book about this girl that commits suicide and she leaves cassette tapes for this guy telling him why she did what she did. It is supposed to be really good. I'll tell you about it when I'm done.
That's my ring holder, cute huh? And behind that is my computer (obviously) and a picture of my sister and I at her wedding.
Today, was kind of crappy. I went to the college of education to change my major to find out I'm like 2 semesters behind and I wanted to cry. I think I'm going to look into Rehabilitation and Human Services within the school system. If anyone cares.
I missed the "Memorial For Joe" since I had lecture but its on again at 8 on WPSU and 10 on the Big Ten Network. You should watch. Then at 10 I'm going to the HUB to see Moneyball.
Tomorrow I go home. I can't wait.
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Saying your final goodbye to Joe Paterno on the Penn State Campus which really gets to you because of the atmosphere but also needing a reason to smile and looking for motivation for an entry all at the same time: Story of my life.
Sorry Guys, It's been a tough week.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Once Again About A Fortune Cookie
Okay, I know I talk about fortune cookies a lot of the time but this time is completely and utterly necessary.
Tonight while I was eating dinner, a heinous crime was committed. Just as any other fortune loving person would, I picked up a fortune cookie to make my day better. I opened my cookie and found this:
Tonight while I was eating dinner, a heinous crime was committed. Just as any other fortune loving person would, I picked up a fortune cookie to make my day better. I opened my cookie and found this:
No Fortune!!!
I kid you not! I was jipped of my daily fortune! I really needed that fortune too! I was having such a shitty day! I didn't get any sleep last night, I forgot my umbrella and walked outside to the rain. My campus is somber and sad, and I've been stressed for some unknown reason.
What did I ever do to this fortune cookie man for him to not write me my personal fortune I get every day?
All I'm asking is for my fortune please... currently my future is unclear. That's just the worst.
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Realizing that I can do great things with great people as long as I put all my passion into it, whether the fortune cookie gave me my future or not thanks you JoePa: Story of my life.
P.S. The Candlelight vigil in memory of Joe Paterno was last night here on campus in front of old main. It was very emotional and I'm still all caught up in it. That is where JoePa came in within this blog. Just so you know.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Experiencing What Paterno Stands For: Courage, Support, and Strength
Tonight, it seemed as though the entire world was silent.
At 8:45 pm word broke that Joe Paterno had passed away. (Let it be known that was inaccurate and he is currently still fighting on just as he always has, stay strong Joe and Paterno family)
Hundreds of students flocked to his statue outside of Beaver Stadium. All thinking that a great man had just passed. The bitter cold slapped us all in the face. My roommate, my boyfriend, my future roommate, and myself were part of that group. We first arrived at the statue.
People would make their way to the front, to reach the statue, pay their respects, and leave. In the midst of the crowd and slightly moving forward, we found out that the source we had heard it from was wrong. Jay and Scott Paterno tweeted that their dad was still alive and still fighting strong. Also, that Jay drove by the statue, went home and told his dad about everyone there praying, and said that JoePa was "inspired." Tonight, the True Staters gave exactly what Joe did to the University all 60 or so years: Unconditional Support and prayer.
Standing out there, being so cold you want to get sick, cry, and run just to feel your limbs, I can say with all of my heart that there isn't anything else I would have rather have done tonight. I supported my University through it all and will until I too see my end. Joe Paterno has done so much for this University and STILL continues to do so (even after being terminated due to the tragedies and Sandusky Scandal).
I could not be anymore proud of where I am right now and how strong our community is.
For the Glory...
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Praying for the Paterno's and sending all my love: Story of my life.
At 8:45 pm word broke that Joe Paterno had passed away. (Let it be known that was inaccurate and he is currently still fighting on just as he always has, stay strong Joe and Paterno family)
Hundreds of students flocked to his statue outside of Beaver Stadium. All thinking that a great man had just passed. The bitter cold slapped us all in the face. My roommate, my boyfriend, my future roommate, and myself were part of that group. We first arrived at the statue.
Standing out there, being so cold you want to get sick, cry, and run just to feel your limbs, I can say with all of my heart that there isn't anything else I would have rather have done tonight. I supported my University through it all and will until I too see my end. Joe Paterno has done so much for this University and STILL continues to do so (even after being terminated due to the tragedies and Sandusky Scandal).
I could not be anymore proud of where I am right now and how strong our community is.
For the Glory...
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Praying for the Paterno's and sending all my love: Story of my life.
The Truth About My "College Experience"
For starters, I'm not having a shitty time at school. I adore it here. This is just one struggle.
You know how the stereotypical title given to a college student is that they are poor? You know like, "Nah man I can't do that tonight. I'm a poor college student".
Yeah... Well they are exactly right. Whoever started that whole label couldn't be any more right.
No, I'm not poor. My family is well off but everyone still has their struggles. And yeah, I worked throughout high school to save money for college so I still have some left over from my savings. But we still are living in a very scarce time when.
In Econ 102 (with Dave Brown, he's a cool guy) I learned that scarcity is everywhere. Scarcity is something that everyone wants and desires but there isn't enough to supply everyone with the same amount. You can't ration them it. And that could be for any item. But for me (and it seems to be the reoccurring theme for today) it's money.
I have to start filling out scholarships because I would like to not only go on vacation this year but I would also like to be recognized for my achievements. Unfortunately, so would the rest of my fellow students here at State.
You want to know what else I learned in Econ? The total amount of student loans all together has reached $1 trillion. People are having to ask themselves if school is even worth it. I personally believe it is worth every penny I have put into it and that my parents have put into it. Yeah student loans blow but the sense of accomplishment I feel when I make Dean's List is extraordinary.
My boyfriend and I went downtown this morning to look for jobs for him (I am currently working for Nittany Notes). As we go from business to business you could see he progressively got more stressed. He looked almost sickened. On our way back to the dorms, I found $20 on the ground. He then started cursing the heavens (which he didn't mean, I can assure you). He couldn't even believe that HE went looking for a job because he needs money and I found $20. I mean I was stoked, but I could see he was just so discouraged.
The moral of this entry (which I know, people ---my sister--- enjoy funnier ones but I needed to say this) is that maybe something like the barter system would be better in some cases. I trade you one good for a service and so on. I know it didn't work in the past but wouldn't it be a little easier on the heart stress wise? I hate having to worry if I can actually enjoy my summer or if I'll be constantly working so I can have the opportunity to go to school. I can't even really enjoy a good college sports game anymore unless it's free.
If more people would have known that worrying about money constantly was a part of the "college experience" I bet you they wouldn't be so excited to start their life on their own.
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Filling out scholarships, thinking of jobs to apply to after this semester, working on homework, and forgetting your birthday is four days away because of the stress that never leaves your mind: Story of my life.
You know how the stereotypical title given to a college student is that they are poor? You know like, "Nah man I can't do that tonight. I'm a poor college student".
Yeah... Well they are exactly right. Whoever started that whole label couldn't be any more right.
No, I'm not poor. My family is well off but everyone still has their struggles. And yeah, I worked throughout high school to save money for college so I still have some left over from my savings. But we still are living in a very scarce time when.
In Econ 102 (with Dave Brown, he's a cool guy) I learned that scarcity is everywhere. Scarcity is something that everyone wants and desires but there isn't enough to supply everyone with the same amount. You can't ration them it. And that could be for any item. But for me (and it seems to be the reoccurring theme for today) it's money.
I have to start filling out scholarships because I would like to not only go on vacation this year but I would also like to be recognized for my achievements. Unfortunately, so would the rest of my fellow students here at State.
You want to know what else I learned in Econ? The total amount of student loans all together has reached $1 trillion. People are having to ask themselves if school is even worth it. I personally believe it is worth every penny I have put into it and that my parents have put into it. Yeah student loans blow but the sense of accomplishment I feel when I make Dean's List is extraordinary.
My boyfriend and I went downtown this morning to look for jobs for him (I am currently working for Nittany Notes). As we go from business to business you could see he progressively got more stressed. He looked almost sickened. On our way back to the dorms, I found $20 on the ground. He then started cursing the heavens (which he didn't mean, I can assure you). He couldn't even believe that HE went looking for a job because he needs money and I found $20. I mean I was stoked, but I could see he was just so discouraged.
The moral of this entry (which I know, people ---my sister--- enjoy funnier ones but I needed to say this) is that maybe something like the barter system would be better in some cases. I trade you one good for a service and so on. I know it didn't work in the past but wouldn't it be a little easier on the heart stress wise? I hate having to worry if I can actually enjoy my summer or if I'll be constantly working so I can have the opportunity to go to school. I can't even really enjoy a good college sports game anymore unless it's free.
If more people would have known that worrying about money constantly was a part of the "college experience" I bet you they wouldn't be so excited to start their life on their own.
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Filling out scholarships, thinking of jobs to apply to after this semester, working on homework, and forgetting your birthday is four days away because of the stress that never leaves your mind: Story of my life.
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