Charlsie

I love this little girl oh-so-much.

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:45:45 -0500

I love this little girl oh-so-much.

Withdrawl

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:25:21 -0500

Since my car died (I sold it to the mechanic for $325 — not even kidding), I have been stuck at home. I get antsy after staying at home for more than two weeks, which is why every summer since going away to college I have gone out of my way to spend my summer away. For example, I spent the summer before my junior year in New York City interning, and this past summer, I spent a good half of my summer in London. When I came home for winter break, I thought I’d be back at school around the 2nd. Little did I know, I’d be stuck here.

Luckily, after we found out my car was dead for good, my father (who lives in Orange County, California) went and bought me a used 2007 Toyota Camry from his car dealership. Since he bought the car out there, it has to be shipped across the country via truck. This could take up to 7-10 days from the pick-up. And then once it comes, I need to go get my tags and sign all the registration paperwork. So, currently, I am stuck at home indefinitely.

January, at Hollins, is J-Term, which means students take either one course on campus, complete an internship, or study abroad. When the English department asked me to complete my honors thesis last spring, one of the conditions was that I would spend my J-Term writing the thesis (fall term is for research, j-term is for writing, and spring term is for revisions and edits). I am lucky that I do not have to physically be on campus for the month, but since I do not associate coming home with school — writing has become one of the hardest things for me to do. The thesis is working out, but not as easy as it would at school.

And on top of all this, I am really missing Dillon. When we both left for winter break, we were like “See you in two weeks!” and well … those two weeks have passed, and I hate being away from my best friend for so long. I’m hopefully going to be back to Virginia by the middle of the month, but writing that still makes it seem so, so far away.

Dial now.

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:48:38 -0500

I just saw a commercial that said to call 1-800-Bad-Drug.

I'll be there for you

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:32:00 -0500

Ally (my sister): You want to know why your car was meant to die this week?
Me: Why?
Ally: So you can stay home and watch Friends DVDs with me.

Happy Monday

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:54:35 -0500

I have bronchitis. And my car is pretty much not fixable — this is also known as dead.

I think I almost would kill for some Coldstone right now, if it...

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:27:46 -0500

I think I almost would kill for some Coldstone right now, if it were a possibility. Maybe.

Ethel, the truck driver

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:59:57 -0500

I seriously sound like an 80 year old woman named Ethel who has smoked two packs of cigarettes a day throughout her life. My chest and throat is killing me. Can I please feel better soon and get my car back, so I can go home to Virginia? Please.

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Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:28:06 -0500

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My sister is in Orange County visiting my dad. My mom is up in...

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:30:14 -0500

My sister is in Orange County visiting my dad. My mom is up in the Georgia Mountains visiting her boyfriend. I’m stuck here — with Shyla. Not too bad, I just wish I was back in VA.

Why Georgia, Why?

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:16:00 -0500

On my way back to Virginia today, I was about 40 miles from my mom’s place when my car just DIED in the middle of I-75 North. I was going about 70 when my car just dropped from 70 to 20 in five seconds, and then from 20 to 0 mph. Luckily, I was able to get off on the shoulder before it just died. The light came that came on in my car (I have a VW Passat) looked like a battery light, but after getting out my manual, I discovered it is the generator light.

So, while I called AAA (which I didn’t have prior to this — so I had to become a member, in case this happens again) and they sent a tow-truck out to me in the middle of bumblefuck North Georgia, my mom came and met me. My car was taken to some shop half-way between here and where it died, and the place is going to be closed until Monday (at least). This means I probably won’t get back up to Roanoke until Tuesday or Wednesday.

This is probably going to cost an arm and a leg. Ugh. Why does it have to be so complicated? I really just want to get back to Virginia, be with my lovely boyfriend, and start writing my honors thesis, but it’s just too much to ask for right now. Oh and it would be lovely if I could feel better too.

Keeping up with the Kardashians

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:46:31 -0500

I’m obsessed with Keeping Up With the Kardashian’s on E! And luckily for me and ulcer today, I have been able to watch the entire season of Khloe and Kourtney in Miami and all the latest episodes of the new Keeping Up…. season. Yay!

I honestly don’t know why I like this show so much.

Calm

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:39:00 -0500

As the ball dropped last night, I spent the night curled up in a fit of tears over none other than a throat ulcer. I frequently get them, and whenever I do, it’s not just my throat that hurts — it’s my entire body. I get a fever, the chills, body aches, and a migraine headache, all on top of a sore throat that can only be explained as the worst sore throat you can ever get. I’ve been dealing with these since sophomore year of college. However, last night, my aunt and my cousin informed me they get them too — so I guess it’s not just me. Still, it doesn’t make me feel much better. Especially since these ulcers tend to last for around 10 days at a time, and there is nothing a doctor can prescribe to get rid of it.

Anyway, I have a few new years resolutions (such as to floss on a daily basis!), but I think overall my whole motto for the year is to just stay calm. It can only benefit me, right?

December 2009! At the Lady Gaga concert with my sister, doing...

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:28:37 -0500

December 2009! At the Lady Gaga concert with my sister, doing the Lady Gaga “Bad Romance” claw.

November 2009! Fall formal.

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:27:00 -0500

November 2009! Fall formal.

October 2009! This place holds a special place in my heart,...

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:25:59 -0500

October 2009! This place holds a special place in my heart, Layman Family Farms. It’s become a tradition for Dillon and I to go during October.

September 2009! Getting ready to take my first step at Hollins...

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:23:48 -0500

September 2009! Getting ready to take my first step at Hollins as a senior.

August 2009! In the Florida Keys with Dillon and his family, on...

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:23:00 -0500

August 2009! In the Florida Keys with Dillon and his family, on their boat. I do not wear hats.

July 2009! London.

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:21:56 -0500

July 2009! London.

June 2009! World of Coke with Dillon, who visited my family.

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:19:42 -0500

June 2009! World of Coke with Dillon, who visited my family.

May 2009! My boyfriend threw me a Cotillion in his room,...

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:18:00 -0500

May 2009! My boyfriend threw me a Cotillion in his room, complete with decorations, because we didn’t go to my university’s earlier in the month.