So, Oklahoma never changes. I have decided that I understand the meaning of life...okay, maybe not life exactly but the purpose?? The only thing that really ever changes is you...being at college has taught me one very important thing: change is good.

I like change. I have decided that change is my middle name...sometimes I wonder if people realize how important it is to change and grow up. A lot of people get stuck in this neutral zone that they become comfortable with and don't ever want to leave; but leaving that zone only makes a person realize how important growing up really is.

I like seeing my friends...it's weird to think that most of us have been friends our entire lives and that no matter how long we go without talking, we will always be friends. We hang out and it's as if we never left home. I enjoy it, but at the same time I see how different we have become. Some have fallen in love; some have fallen out of love; some have changed for the better, and some for the worst. However, we all still love each other, and I forgot what it really felt like to have your core with you everyday. I missed it, but it's good to know that I don't DEPEND on them to be happy. :)

Sorry to get all philosophical on you, but that's how I am sometimes.
It's good to be at home, but I miss Trinity. Even though being home meant snow...well...in Oklahoma it's really just thick ice! LOL! That's what we call snow!

But in reality, we know that this is not snow! haha! but Christmas is soon, and I love Christmas...I don't think I ever showed ya'll the amazing Christmas display from Calvert 3rd...WE really got into the season!

This is Calvert 3rd!

our fabulous decor, haha! oh, and my amazing roomie Becca!

and our lovely door! haha! yes, we do love Christmas!

WEll, that's all for now!

Happy Holidays everyone!

Posted by Brandi at 11:58 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

So, I have decided that Life is not fair.
Would all like to know why???? Because Oklahoma (my home state) is currently under a sheet of ice...now I know most people wouldn't want that because

A. It sucks to be stuck inside
B. You can fall on it
C. You lose power
D. It's really cold

But, on the flip side...there is no school. Now, in high school (especailly my senior year when we had to make up a week of school and graduate late) it would have sucked to miss that many days...but in college schools being closed during finals week equals no finals.
Ever.
Never.
It's just not fair.

On the flip side...I only have one more final! YEA!
and I get to go home on Thursday! YEA! well...hopefully, as long as the plane can land...:)
Today has been especailly boring...I sold my books back and now I have money, but other than that the only thing interesting is the study parites we pretend to continue having eventhough they don't do anything! haha! That's okay though, I'm sure.

There will be more interesting posts as soon as finals end...:) I'm sure you are all dying to know about the excitement of Oklahoma! :)

Till next time!

Posted by Brandi at 6:40 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Oh finals
So, currently I am sitting in my room...studying for finals...and it's quite hilarious I must say. Currently Reuben...who is my wall mate...is spelling a Greek name as slow as possible and it's just not working. :) I guess I should tell you some about my floor.
I live on the HUMA hall. Calvert 3rd.
Huma is a freshman class that is optional to freshman in order to get freshman writing workshop and seminar completed in one semester rather then two. It's an intense course that..to be honest...sounded a lot less scarier before the class actually started this semester. However, the first day of class, when my professors told me that I would have one two page paper due a week...a 6 page paper due about every other week...and basically a classic to read every week...I almost passed out. :( But...it wasn't so bad. I got to be on this hall which is probably the only way I would have meet these people. Trinity does offer specific type housing for pre-med, engineering, or (like I did) HUMA! It helps alot when you're in a hall that everyone has a paper due, a certain book to read, or a final to study for. It gives that oppurtunity to bounce ideas off one another, but also (a small downfall) help you procrastinate until the very last moment. This class is only a semester long, but you live with this hall for an entire year, and it really makes you close to your floor mates.
My RM, matt, was also a HUMA student last year, and he also helps us get through this difficult course. :)
But I should get back to study. Final is tomorrow...er...today at 2.
But, before I leave...I have 10 helpful hints to get through your first set of college finals:
1. Always make sure that the coffee shop on campus has extended hours.
2. Be aware that the hardest part about finals is the urge to simply cram the night before
3. Review sessions will save your life
4. Don't ever buy a guitar during the finals period...nothing good will come from learning a new instrument.
5. Learning to knit is just another excuse to not study
6. Sleeping in, while tempting and available, is not something that will help you come finals day
7. Do not, I repeat, do NOT start reading a trilogy of books
8. Top model marathons will only distract you for an entire day
9. Sometimes...you just have to lock yourself into a room and not allow anyone but you and your roommate in. It's sad, but sometimes you just have to do it.
10. College blogs are also a great way to avoid studying...but finals will never go away!
That's all folks
Now back to finals

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