Plaza Latina to Lovely Bones

Hello,

Friday was stressful, yet excellent. I enjoy my volunteer job, but realized I need to brush up on my Business Spanish. I also made a new friend who helps me practice my Spanish. I can't wait to go back. I actually volunteered an hour by myself, which was the stressful part, but a good experience.

I had an enjoyable last night. I had dinner with Andrew, James, Brandon, and Ian. They are all on my approval list. Then, we went to Floor 11 and watch this creepy youtube series that Ian showed us. After getting a little creeped out, Andrew and I went to Lovely Bones. I think I liked it. I think it was good. But, I really hated the message and I hate how it focused more on the afterlife than on the actual story. I thought it was really beautiful though despite being a little trippy at times.

Andrew and I had an adventure getting back because we missed all the buses by just a few minutes. So, we ended up walking from Downtown back to Middlebrook...which isn't bad, but can be kind of sketchy past midnight. We ran quite a bit because there were some crazies and we were paranoid. We stopped at the gas station to warm up and grab delicious donuts. We made it back safely. If I write a book where it will fit in, I will definately have some kind of scene from that night. It was pretty funny.

Today I woke up at 10 (yay me) and then took a shower, did laundry, washed dishes, cleaned, and did homework all before 2:30. Since then the highlight has probably been getting a call from my spanish-speaking friend from Plaza Latina and watching Scrubs for a reallllly long time. It's nice to have a relaxing day because I'm pretty worn out. I need to prep myself for an exciting week of schoolwork and gym time.

I can't wait for concerts and plays to start happening again. Avenue Q, Mamma Mia, Wizard of Oz, Sondre Lerche, Citizen Cope, Vampire Weekend, Shutter Island, Alice in Wonderland and other exciting events are in my future. I love Minneapolis so much.

Pepino is the Spanish word for Pickle. That's what I learned today. :)

Painting the Lifeless Man

When was it I became immune to my own music?
The driplets drop from the high towers above,
Kissing the lifeless,
Killing the lipless.
Life seems so beautiful from that other hill
With the beautiful yellow flowers dancing in the wind.
The claws of that man scratch below the floorboards.
My ears are open to taste your thoughts
and my eyes are closed to hear your breath.
Hair sweeps across my eye
Leaving scrapes of blood across that ocean blue.
Why is your sight so sour?
And your taste so blind?
Rearrange that dusty forest filled with beauty that has been repressed.
I'll devour those footprints you leave behind
Searching for this life you say you have.
I'll never go back to that hole you dug to protect me from the rain.
I'll climb that tree and catch the bird that soars.
I want to escape your painful branches and your cold dirt.
I want to see what you look like from above.
I never want to be hidden beneath your tormenting shadows.
I want to lay on the creamy blue sky that soothes my back and calms my feet.
I'm restless to escape.
My speakers scream those beautiful sounds,
And I listen to its gentle art
Daydreaming of the moments I discovered what life really is.

My pencil falls,
And I realize with a tear
You don't understand the words that fall from my mouth.

Tired.

Today when I woke up I didn't feel shooting pains from the gym.
Instead I felt like I imagine those huge wrestlers or body buildings feel.
Instead of hurting, it just took a lot of effort to move.
Maybe that's why muscular people always walk around like they are carrying heavy buckets of water.

Last night I had two nightmares that had me scared in the middle of the night. They both related to police. They both had my dad in them. The one I remember most was my dad and I riding in his truck somewhere around Lake City and I saw ahead that a guy was in a cop car, but clearly wasn't a cop. Then I saw him shoot somebody and drive towards us with the sirens. My dad wouldn't listen to me when I told him to drive away because it's not a real cop. So my dad pulled over and the guy drove over to us with a gun and then I woke up. I felt so incredibly helpless.

I don't really know if they mean anything or not, but it probably had something to do with this Study Abroad issue that I'm having with my parents. Now they are supportive, but money is an issue. So...I'm going to not be spending much money this semester and I'll be working my butt of this summer. If they still have a problem I will be job searching soon. I just really need to get Spanish 3015 out of the way so I don't have problems getting into classes because I need that class for all the other classes in my major and it's really hard to get into.

Today in French we had our first quiz. I was really impressed with what I actually knew. I think she scared me so bad that I studied a lot, and in the end I will probably do even better than last semester.

I'm nervous for tomorrow. I have to take 2 buses to get to Plaza Latina in St. Paul. I'm really excited for this volunteer job, but I really need to get used to where it is. I'm leaving right after class tomorrow and if I get there early I'll just be hanging out in Plaza Latina. Probably getting some delicious lunch. Hopefully everything goes smoothly.

Two more classes for today and both of them are writing classes. I will survive.

:) Adios

Sunny In Minneapolis

Everytime I go to French class I feel like I'm in some movie or watching some movie from within the screen. My teacher says the most unusual quotes that both make me laugh and scare me. I've never felt so confused as to how I feel about a person. I'm pretty sure I like her, but I am very much afraid of her.

Yesterday my favorite thing she said was: "You know there's a quiz coming. You can smell it. It's oozing from your nose. Almost dripping. *awkward pause*"

Today she talked about an American accent in the English language. She said when she was learning English she would just put a bunch of gum in her mouth to get the accent down. Then she did an imitation of an American accent which sounded really gross and stupid so that makes me sad and also made me laugh a lot.

I think it's getting better so I'm less worried. We have an oral exam next week though and I'm fairly certain I'll be freaking out about that.

Yesterday I went with Sajinee to look at houses. Though I don't plan on getting a house next year, all the people she plans on rooming with had class so she asked me to go. It was an interesting experience that I think I could do now. We'll see when I decide to do that...

Wednesdays are good days for these reasons:
-Lunch with Kevin & maybe the others
-Creative Writing with James and Sajinee
-Gym with Mike & Andrew

I'm still sore from the last time I went to the gym, but I'm very convinced things will start getting better. Plus, I enjoy working out anyways so it's not like it's a terrible experience. My arms have just been in serious pain when I do certain things.

I've discovered anything by Final Fantasy/Owen Pallett is really really good. He has a lot of classical background so I think it has an awesome sound. I also find "Do You Love" to be so incredibly creepy it's awesome and probably one of my favorites.

Today is a good day.

:)

I Am A Survivalist

Hey.

Guess what?! Apparently I am 1 of 13 people that survived my French teacher's scary first week. Originally our class had 25 or 30 people...soooo yeahhhhh. She told us congratulations and that (though we shouldn't stop working) she will be nicer. I still found her to be a tad bit scary every now and then today, but I can definately tell the difference. I think I have enough fear to study every day.

My day has hardly begun so there's not a lot to say.

I will say that since I have been going through all my music via shuffle I have noticed a lot of amazing amazing music that I forgot I had.

These are some songs you should look into or review if you and I have similar music taste:

"This Lamb Sells Condos" Final Fantasy (my current blog song and btw if you play that song on the piano for me I will love you forever)
"Say Yes" Elliott Smith (the song after that)
"Paper Bag" Fiona Apple
"Little Secrets" Passion Pit
"Past In Present" Feist
"Disco Sheets" Wolf Parade
"The Underdog" Spoon
"They Are Night Zombies!!..." Sufjan Stevens
"Soft & Warm" Voxtrot

Those are the main ones I'm obsessed with for now. If I find it necessary I'll update you when they change.

Have a good rest of the day. :):):)

The Cold, The Dark, and Somewhat of a Silence

Bonjour.

Today has been fairly successful. This weather is getting to me a little, but I'll manage.

I had a homework party with Sajinee and Sandra. I actually accomplished a lot, and considering that I only have two classes tomorrow with nothing due, I'm surprised I even did anything.

I also began gym time. It will be every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.

I'm actually incredibly tired now...so I think I'll just relax, read some homework, study some French, listen to music, and maybe watch a movie? That sounds nice to me.

Have a lovely week. :)

P.S. There's people outside my door and they're kind of scary.

Bye.

Adventures on the Rooftops

I didn't miss doing laundry when I was at home, but here I sit waiting for it to be done while listening to a recommended band that I do indeed enjoy.

I don't really have a lot to say even though yesterday turned out to be an amazing day.

It doesn't require a whole lot to entertain me. On my way back to my dorm Mike and I enjoyed skating over the ice covered sidewalks. I was actually a little disappointed when I saw a woman salting them.

The Art Insiders Group opening was enjoyable. They had really good food and there were a lot of my favorite people there.

Yesterday I had lots of adventures with lots of different people. Days like these are good ones.

My neck is better, but still hurts. Even though I like rain I think it's more of a spring/summer thing. It needs to just stop unless it's going to warm up too.

Options for today: Adventures with Andrew, 24 Hour Theater show...maybe other things??

Goodbye and have a lovely day.

Reply to No Subject

Hey. Just got back from getting my self esteem built up and then completely shot down. I'll let you know when Spanish gets bad or French gets better and until then you can assume the opposite.

Today in French I really wanted to stand up and say "Shut the fuck up about whether I should be here or not and just teach me something. I'm here and I'm not leaving." But, considering how much the teacher would hate me after that I decided it wouldn't be socially acceptable. I really wish I could do something like that though.

Last night in Creative Writing we did two writing exercises. One of them was writing down things we know about the world which came from the idea "write what you know". Some of the subjects make perfect sense to write about and others don't. I'll share with you what I wrote.

**Things I Learned in the Classroom:
-All the parts of the human eye and their functions
-How to create the illusion I am paying attention
-The world isn't actually round
-What the inside of a cat looks like
-That numbers can be imaginary
**Things I Learned at a Job:
-How to say hiccup in Spanish (Lakeside)
-How to make Cream Cheese Pesto (Hope's Harvest)
-That there's still drama and gossip in nursing homes (LC nursing home)
-"Amuse bouche" means "pleasure in your mouth" in French (Nosh)
-Coconut oil is the healthiest oil

Then there was one other part, but I didn't find it useful even though I understood the purpose. I think the exercise things will be helpful and I also think I'll really like the class.

I'm really frustrated with my parents right now. I don't think they understand what I want to do with my life or they aren't taking it very seriously. I am going to study abroad this semester. And though I convinced my mom, she recently talked to my dad and she said he got really angry.

I wrote her an email with all the reasons I should study abroad and I think it's convincing enough to where he'll let me go. But, I wish for once my family wouldn't act so sheltered and expect me to stay in Minnesota the rest of my life. It was a big enough deal to have me go to school in Minneapolis, let alone maybe move to New York sometime for my Master's and maybe even my career.

I guess it's not a big deal because I'll just work to prove them wrong like I have all my life. In 4th grade they told me I wouldn't make it in high school because I forgot to bring my math book home. In high school they told me I would never clean if I had my own place because I don't always help with dishes. And now it seems that they think I'm not set on my future because I've changed my mind in the past. Maybe one day they'll actually just trust me.

One thing I do know is I have a serious neck cramp and I really wish someone was here to give me a massage. Hopefully it goes away soon. It's been there for about 3 hours now...

Happy Friday! I'll be attending an Art Group Meeting that I'm really excited about and then finding something else to do this weekend. :)

Goodbye.

Day 3: Good.

Bonjour. I just got back from Spanish & French. I'm starting to get used to the early hours and actually I'm starting to get used to my French teacher. Today she showed a slight kindness. Don't get me wrong, she's still throwing out that intimidation tactic, but I think eventually she'll get better.

Spanish is such an awesome class. My teacher is so incredibly amazing that I don't even care that I'm too tired to function. I think I will actually learn a lot this semester. Plus, my two partners in my group today were really nice so it wasn't awkward.

I must say that yesterday was one of the best days of school ever. After I got done blogging yesterday I went to lunch with Kevin, Branden, and Sean. All of them are super nice and really funny. Plus, it turned out that I actually had met Sean a long time ago (or I guess a little over a month ago which seems forever ago). Anyways we planned on doing this every Wednesday and I think Wednesday lunches will be my favorite.

After I got done with lunch I went back to my dorm and checked my email. Centro Cultural Chicano had emailed me and said they were really excited to have me as a volunteer and that all I have to do is figure out a way to work them into my schedule. Though that may be a little difficult, I'm really excited.

Then I went to Creative Writing and noticed that not only is my "bestie" from last semester French in my class, but Riley is also. I didn't end up sitting by either of them because they didn't see me, but at least I know people. Also, the class sounds really interesting and fun. My discussion section teacher seems really nice and funny too. As I was walking back Sajinee called my name and we chatted on our way back to the dorm. It turned out that she was in my class and my discussion section. So that was really exciting. I think it's going to be really awesome and maybe my favorite class (next to Spanish of course).

Later, I went to Middlebrook to eat with Mike and at the bus stop was one of my friends from my Spanish class last semester. She also lives in my dorm so there's actually a chance to make a friendship work. However, so far that hasn't happend. But anyways, we talked and it was nice. I was glad to run into her because her and maybe two other people were the only people in my Spanish class last semester I liked.

I had dinner with Mike and Tommy which was weird because I hadn't seen him in a long time. We also sat with Brandon, Alicia, and James which was entertaining because they are all so facinating to watch.

And, hmmm I think that about ends my awesome day yesterday. I still don't have much for homework, which is going to be changing soon, but I'll enjoy what I can for now.

Day 2: Not Quite Used to This

Hola. Just a quick update before I have lunch with Kevin, Branden, and Sean. Even though I'm not sure who Sean is quite yet.

I forgot how much waking up at 6AM kills me and now it makes perfect sense why I missed the class the first day. However, now I will get back on track and will also be spending lots of my money on morning coffee. Spanish was rather awkward today. We played one of those introduction games where there is one fact about each person and you have to find the person in the class who fits the fact and blah blah blah. Well, not being there yesterday I didn't have a fact about me or didn't have a heads up on the names of the class so it was annoying. However, I really really like my Spanish teacher and there is hope of nice people in the class so yay.

French is just as scary as ever. I did learn that nothing is graded until next week, BUT everything this week determines whether or not you should stay in the class. And good god I swear my teacher is trying to scare everyone away. If I could shrink to the size I actually feel in the class you wouldn't even be able to see me, BUT I promise to stay in the class and prove that crazy woman wrong. It's surprising how terrible it makes me feel that I got a B+ in 1001 instead of an A. And, yesterday she really scared me when she was going through everyones majors and when she saw I was a Spanish/Port. major she gave me a scary look and asked me what I was doing there. I didn't really have an answer for that. We had a quiz today that wasn't bad, but I forgot some easy conjugations I shouldn't have. I'll survive somehow.

Freshman writing yesterday was fun. I have two semi-friends from Middlebrook in my class (people I don't hang out with exactly, but see a lot). Plus, the teacher is really nice. There's a lot of awkward people in the class though so it's kind of weird. But, the teacher has a Master's in Creative Writing so I think we'll get along just fine considering I would prefer creative writing over achedemic writing any day.

Today I start Creative Writing at 2:30-3:20. I hope I like it. Actually, I know I will, but I hope my teacher(s) are good and there are nice people in the class. My "bestie" from my French class is in there so if worse comes to worse I can talk with him.

I promise I'll stop talking about boring info. about my classes sometime soon. Just this week that is probably the only thing interesting happening. I guarentee I'll have stories from French everyday because I haven't even talked about half the stuff that has happend in just the 100 minutes I've been there.

Oh, in other news I start volunteering at Casa de Esperanza on Friday the 29th. I'm super super excited.

Have a lovely day!

Day 1: Crazy Crispy Krista

Hello Again.

I've had quite a different start to the semester. I'll just run through my day.

5:50AM: Opened my eyes to check the time...decided to rest my eyes for 10 minutes before my alarm was going to go off at 6.

8:00AM: Opened my eyes again wondering why those 10 minutes seemed so refreshing only to look over and see my phone vibrating beside my bed. My class was at 8AM by the way.

8:20AM: I am put together after saying a combination of just "Fuck" or "Fuck my life." I walk to Folwell for my class.

8:25AM: I arrive at Folwell and sat outside the room debating whether to interrupt or just wait. I decide to wait.

8:50AM: I have a chat with my teacher who is incredibly nice and understanding. He also has a very nice accent judging by what I heard through the door. Everything was fine.

9:00AM: I arrive to my French class and notice that a person I didn't care for last semester was in my class. We sit by each other and chat for a bit.

9:05AM: Professor arrives...she was really scary in a boot camp sort of way. I know that's her plan and hopefully she gets more relaxed, but in the meantime she's really really scary. She also has a Ph.D.

9:55AM: I leave French completely scared and also have a quiz tomorrow over 7 chapters of last semester.

10:05AM: I get back to my room. Take a shower and get ready again. Talk to my friend Temi and go to meet her at lunch.

11:00AM: Lunch with Temi, Sajinee, Beau, Mike, and others...entertaining, but a bit awkward because there was a few people I didn't know. Overall everyone was very nice though.

11:45AM: Chat with Mike in my room.

12:41PM: Here I am. Ready to type for 10 minutes in Spanish, set up my online Spanish account, then study study study for French. Next class is 2:30-3:45.

Last night was fun. I went to MOA with a bunch of Floor 11 & Kevin. Then Andrew, his new roomate, Kevin, and I went to Target. After that we hung out in Middlebrook, suffered through a Fire drill thing, then Andrew & I went to my room to watch Dreamgirls. It was nice.

I ended up getting 8 hours of sleep instead of 6...so that's nice.

This will never happen again though.

Andrew's new roomate calls me Crazy Crispy Krista to remember my name. It makes me laugh.

Theatermaniaaaaaaa!

Hey friend. Guess what time it is...2:55AM! Oddly enough I have become used to this time. What's really sad is starting Tuesday I have to wake up at plus or minus 7AM for my 8AM class. Good thing I like Spanish or this would never work.

I just got done writing an email in Spanish for this volunteer job. I feel so direct and too the point with my semi-limited vocabulary. I don't have all these backup nice words to prove that I'm not a snob. I'm pretty sure I put a smiley face in there though. I hope I did anyways. Smiley faces are universal (true fact).

On a semi-less boring note. This weekend was Theaterfest (for Andrew & I). Yesterday we went to Dreamgirls and got blown away with all the sparkles, lights, and outstanding singing. Today we went to the Ordway Open House and got to take pictures and go anywhere (including backstage, the dressing rooms, and so much more *gasping shreeeek*). After that we went to Romeo & Juliet at the Guthrie and it was super well done. I loved it.

Then, after hanging out with part of MB Floor 11, Andrew & I went to my dorm to watch Will & Grace. Luckily this huge school is small enough to run into awesome people we know so we ended up finding Kevin and bringing him with. Him and Andrew decided to make me look crazy by taking out the batteries in my remotes then after I realized they weren't working and wasn't looking put them back in. Without making this story sound too confusing I ended up looking really really crazy, but it was funny so whatever.

Today I witnessed a lot of funny things. I can't write them and make them sound funny because I'm really tired, but maybe I'll do that another day or you'll just have to trust me.

Mall of America, Target Run, and time with my friend Sajinee are options for tomorrow. Not all are guaranteed, but it will be a good day. Last day before classes start...yikes.

Tis late enough to be called early.

Goodnight & Goodmorning!

New Years Resolutions

Hello. I'm home. I'm really really home and the feeling is wonderful.

Moments ago I was also directly honest in a message to a friend I have been in mild conflict with. I'm not directly honest a whole lot, but I've discovered it's very much the key to a good friendship. All I know is a huge stressor has been lifted off my shoulders and I feel free of negative thoughts. I hope it goes as I hope it does.

I bought my books. I also am wearing a dress today. Between the wind and my coat pulling it up...I'm fairrrrly certain I exposed my behind to a few gentlemen. Now, the awesome thing is this is a big school and nobody really cares. Sooo it doesn't really matter. :) However, if you see my dress drifting in the up direction please inform me.

I've just now made my "New Year's Resolutions". I think I've already started working on them anyways, but it's always been difficult to completely commit.

1. No gossip will be spread from my mouth. I'm not usually too bad with this, but an occasional slip isn't even appropriate. I don't care about the lives of others unless they want me to care. This does not include hearing gossip because it will end at me.
2. No unnecessary anger, drama, or sadness. Happiness is much better for everyone and I feel as if everything in my life is coming together to the point where none of my happiness is fake and saddness is selfish.
3. Relationship? Perhaps. Andrew, Mike, and I made an informal agreement to have a relationship by the end of the semester. While I find this method not worthwhile, A part of me does desire a relationship. I need to start looking for the hints and meeting more people. However, if you notice me trying to force a relationship yell at me.
4. Have as much fun as possible and maintain good grades. I have a long list of awesome events coming up!! I am soooo excited. If I have that all the time I will be truly happy and if my grades are good that is both good for my future and will also make everyone happy.

I still have a couple of things to take care of so I will leave you. Hope you have an epic weekend and MLK day!!

Adios.

Love Love Love

Here I sit listening to music with Andrew and creeping on facebook after watching all of the first season of Glee in less than 24 hours, watching episodes of Will & Grace, eatting a whole box of cookies, and playing 2 games of Trouble. Can I say from Tuesday on has been absolutely awesome. Even though I would much rather be in Minneapolis, this is just a break from the chaos of being home.

Yesterday I experienced Hu Hot for the first time and definately enjoyed it. I also had an enjoyable time in Rochester. Andrew & Mike are super awesome.

Oh, but back to Glee, I love it. I also love Lady Gaga. Two things I probably wouldn't have thought I would like at the beginning of the year. I enjoy being in the unknown indie section of movies and music, but I must say that some things are just popular for a reason.

This weekend is Theaterfest! Filled with Dreamgirls at the Orpheum, a tour of the Ordway, and probably Romeo & Juliet at the Guthrie! I love theater! A part of me wonders why I didn't get more interested a long time ago, but that's probably better. I like how things are now.

Ugh, there are so many things to say. Like Vampire Weekend makes me sink into my chair and smile so much. I bought the new album and I have to say it is sooo beautiful. You need to fall in love with them too! I am so damn lucky to go to their concert in March with my new/soon-to-be best friend Rachel!

Hmmm...I'll just summarize everything that has happend with me being perfectly happy and REALLY excited to return to Minneapolis.

Tomorrow is time with Andrew, Mike, and possibly Emily...then Nathan and maybe Ana?? Yayyyy!

Assortment of Random Thoughts

I dream of laying on a fluffy white bed
And grazing my hand across the soft blankets.
I dream of looking out the large window to the left
So I can watch the rain crawl down the window.
I dream of large trees and beautiful plants.
I dream of a warm glass of tea sitting on my nightstand
With steam floating in the air.
I dream of beautiful clean air and a deep breath
I dream of closing my eyes.
I dream a slight breeze blows through the window
Just enough so the curtains can dance.
I dream of beautiful music off in a distant room of the house.

This is my "happy place" and will someday be my bedroom.

My days have been beautiful and filled with excitement.

Tuesday: Andrew is coming.
Saturday: back to Minneapolis.
Tuesday: The semester starts.
Some Day Soon: see Dream Girls with Andrew
February: Sondre Lerche and I will have a date (and of course other people will be there and he will play music and blah blah blah its just a concert).
March: I go to a Vampire Weekend concert and pass out because their music is so beautiful.
March: I go to Citizen Cope's concert with an undecided person...interested?
April: See Avenue Q.
May: School Ends. Venezuela here I come!
June: Back from Venezuela. Work Work Work.

Gahh I love Minneapolis, I love the U of M, I love my friends, and I love a lot of things!

I don't like certain other things.
Such things are unresolved and have yet to be proven wrong.
At least it's not as bad as I originally thought.
However, it still makes me sad.

On a good note: I am presently happy with 90% of things and that's a good number.

If we are facebook friends check out the video Brittany and I made.
It's so epic and took so much work that it needs to be shown off.

The End.

You've Changed.

Tomorrow's To-Do List:

1. Sleep In
2. Clean
3. Hang Out with Brittany

So excited. We always have lots of crazy fun together.

Oh, my hair is different. I've realized haircuts stress me out. I like them, but it's a lot of pressure to change.

I worked a lot & I love it, but I think my work days may have come to an end...because I have a guest coming Tuesday! I get to pick it up at the train station! Super excited for that!!

I've played more video games than ever before (even though that's a lie). I guess we could call it bonding time with my mom.

My mom has been getting to me. She's stuck on material things, impressing people, and all that stuff. I'd rather just have fun and be honest. She also can't listen. Sometimes I think I take my frustrations out on other people because she doesn't listen to me. Oh well, I'll live and work on it.

I've seen Paranormal Activity twice in less than a week. It's much better when people are quiet and don't make annoying comments about it. However, I am still disappointed there wasn't more action.

To me this year will be about being positive, happy, having fun, and living.

My title means something separate from everything else.

Mad Lib Entitled Work

Hello. Bonjour. Hola. Goodbye.

So I realize you are looking for something to do because you either find me interesting (that's A) or B are just completely bored and want something to read. So instead I will make you work.

So now you will read a work entitled Mad Lib Entitled Work:

Yesterday was _______(holiday) in the year ________ (year). I went to Redwing with my friends Ana & Nathan in Ana's ________ (type of vehicle or transporation). We listened to awesome music and danced on our way. Once in Caribou, I got a Dark Chocolate HoHo Mint Mocha, Nathan got a ___________(coffee beverage), and Ana got a __________ (coffee beverage). We took lots of _________ (plural noun) and _________ (-ed verb) so loud that people were staring.

We then drove our ___________(type of vehicle/transportation) back to Lake City so I could join my other friend's to go to Applebee's. Our group was ________(adjective), but we still managed to fit everyone at one large table. I ate the Fiesta Lime Chicken, but wasn't a fan of the _________(food) that came with it. However, I must say that the Fiesta Lime Chicken was ________ (adjective)!

Then we went to Briana's house. There we watched ________ (animated movie) before our hostess arrived. Some people made _________(adjective) decisions and others made __________ (adjective) decisions, but overall it was a __________(adj) and ________ (adj) holiday.

That night I didn't get much sleep because I was _________(adjective) and only had a thin blanket. I slept on a dog bed with Mike and Laura. Jared ___________ (-ed verb) VERY loudly and so did Tiffany.

This morning I awoke to a beautiful __________(noun) that Briana's mom had cooked for us. It was delicious.

I went home and took a nap. I awoke to Tacos my mom _________(verb) and then left to go spend time with Mike.

Chris was already there and Kevin & Jared & Josh came later. We all realized we were ________(adjective) and didn't feel like _________(-ing verb) (which was the original plan for later that night). So instead we went on Facebook and answered Social Interview Questions. It was surprisingly _________(adj). Josh and I also bought __________(dessert) at Kwik Trip and ate them/it.

Now I am in _________ (location) on my _________ (piece of bedroom furniture) writing on my __________ (noun).

In summary, I decided that ________(year) was a good year...my favorite you might say.

Tomorrow I have to work so I must sleep soon. I hope you enjoyed doing this if you did. Feel free to post anything you came up with. I'm sure that would entertain me.

Hugs & Kisses!