sometimes...i take the elevator.

yes, this is my house. the famous nottingham house. more pictures to come.

Let's hear it for another Awkward and Awesome Thursday! Courtesy of this lovely lady. Check out her blog, she may or may not be my idol.

Awkward:

- Sometimes the Institute of Religion on my campus REALLY wants us to sign up for a class. So they put a big bowl of candy next to the sign ups. So, I like institute, and decide I want to check out what classes they are offering. And then I grab a bunch of candy, because I deserve it. And as I turn around, one of the teachers says hi, and asks to shake my hand. So, I have my notebook in one hand, and candy in the other... what should I do? Well, probably drop the candy would be the best bet. And then pick it up after he leaves.

- Walking up the very steep hill to school from my house. And when I feel like I can't go on any longer, so I make weird faces, because that makes me feel better. No one else notices... I'm sure.

- After walking up the steep steep hill, cutting through the parking garage to take the elevator. And when the elevator stops going up, you start getting out and almost bump into a man, because it's actually only at the second floor. And then the man wants to talk to you. And then he wants to walk to class with you. And this man is straight out of 1985, mullet, unbuttoned shirt showing chest hair and all.

- Bumping elbows with people when you share an arm rest in class.

- Going to class at 9:30 on Tuesday, and not realizing that your class actually started at 9. In fact, not even realizing it until Wednesday. Oops.

Awesome:

- Wearing a fanny pack on the first day of school. Yep, I did that. 

- My house, that rocks. Because it has so much space. And because it's cute and old. I PROMISE I will blog pictures of it someday. The one at the top is good for now, right?

- Starting an exclusive Pinterest Club with your friends. Good food every Saturday? Yes, please.

- Playing pogs in the middle of the quad on campus. Thank you girl who walked by and told us how awesome we are. You are welcome to play with us some time.

- My university. Because as I was walking down the sidewalk yesterday, I happened upon a group of people with two huge horses. They were advertising free horseback rides. My only regret is that I didn't take them up on their offer. This is because I was late for class... but still.

- Playing a prank on friends that involves myself and a couple other people taking our friends shirts. And then instigating a games night, where we all show up wearing the shirts. And then watching the friends figure out what was going on. It was good. That's all.

So there you go, awkward? yes. Awesome? yes.

p.s. it's almost the weekend!!

dreams in a jar

Shout-out to Sydney from The Daybook for this idea! She may not know me, but I pretend that I know her. Creepy? Maybe. Awkward? We're getting to that...

Awkward:
- That moment when you think you can handle it, so you tip your cup back to take a drink, and it spills all over your face. Yes, I do this often. Mostly while I'm alone... but sometimes around people.
- When you are at the gym, trying to work out and there are old men EVERYWHERE. Good for them for being there... but I still feel weird while I'm lifting my 10lb weights over my head.
- Trying to catch a football and failing. I love that moment when it hits your finger. And then for the next week your finger is swollen and purple. Oh, and it won't go straight. Yep.
- When something gets in your eye, and your contact starts to go crazy. And you are heading to your hair appointment, trying to get it out, but not succeeding. So during your hair appointment your eye is red and puffy, and streaming. I promise I'm not crying because of my hair! Something is in my eye!
- The boy at work who walks around with his headphones in, singing along to the music. Dramatically.
- Trying to convince people that they need a kitten. Please please please take this lovely little kitten! Look how cute it is!! It will love you forever! You can snuggle with it! (We have one or two left by the way...)

Awesome:
- Coming home and seeing friends for the first time in three weeks. I love my EFY peeps, but let me tell you, nothing is better than catching up with best friends.
- Getting text messages that make you smile. The best is when they are unexpected. Smile smile smile. Happiness.
- Convincing your friends that the best way to spend their girls night is by making "friendship t-shirts". Yes, we bought men's v-neck t's from Walmart. And yes we drew on them with Sharpies and made them thuper duper cheesy. It was cute. Embrace it.
- Looking forward to family vacations that start TOMORROW!!! The beach is calling my name. Loudly.
- The panini maker we recently acquired at my house. I can see myself becoming quickly obsessed with making panini's. Every day. There are so many options of what to do with them!! Any good panini ideas? I'm ready.

p.s. i'm quickly becoming a fan of pandora. yes, it took this long. so what?