About mountain driving...

It's really not that terrible. I mean, my car was like, "What the eff!" considering how many times I had to gun it to get up a mountain only to pump the brakes to make it down, but other than that, not a problem. The worst part is not being able to completely take in the breathtaking views because of the whole focusing on not swerving off a mountain to my death thing. Also, it's a bad idea to attempt opening a giant, full bottle of water between your legs as it may erupt like a volcano all over your crotch area, thus making you appear like a pants-pee-er when you show up to your new job. Lesson learned. 

So far, things are good. I'm unpacked, I'm not on the top-bunk (thank GOD, as I surely would have fallen off many times. I didn't make it up the mountain only to die crashing out of bed), everyone is lovely, and I anticipate a fantastic summer is in the works.

PS--totes on mountain time, as promised.

Nail polish

Sometimes I think I get manicures or put polish on my nails for the sheer pleasure of picking it off a day or two later. That activity occupies many bored minutes, and no matter how frustrated I am that my newly prettied nails are chipping away to nothing so quickly, I always enjoy helping the chipping process along. This may be gross and stupid, but I can't help it.

On a different note, I leave in 7.5 hours for Colorado. I'm psyched to say the very least. I'm also pretty sure I overpacked. By a lot. But it all fit into my trunk and not even half of my backseat. That's pretty good, right? Eesh. I just don't want to be the dumb midwest non-outdoorsy girl who brought more than a toothbrush. It's a company of actors, though. I can't be the only slightly (or seriously) high-maintenance person in the mountains, right? Right. 

Back to chipping. 

I'll write next on Mountain Time. 

Sweet.

Enough already

I love Jon&Kate+8. I loved it from the beginning. Aaden is my favorite. Mady is a little biotch, but you gotta love her. Girl's got spunk. I always admired these two people for being great parents and having what looked like a pretty solid relationship. 

Seriously, though. Take the show off the air. I always loved the show for it's pure adorable nature. Tonight's premiere was not adorable. I knew it wouldn't be. In fact, the only reason I watched the whole episode was because I sincerely hoped the last two minutes would be Jon and Kate making an announcement that they, sadly, were putting an end to their widely popular show to do focus on what's best for their family. Nope. Instead, the show ended as usual, with a plug for next week's episode. TLC has removed the actual "real" aspect of their generally quality reality show and replaced it with the drama of a marriage in shambles. No one wants to see that. It's really disheartening. I can honestly say, gulp, I would rather, gulp, watch, gulp-gag, the Duggars than see this heartbreak consuming the airwaves. 

I wish them the best and hope they can find a way to do what's best for everyone. Thus endeth my relationship with this show. I can't watch it anymore. 

Today, I graduate

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."--Dr. Seuss

Thanks Dr. Seuss. And thanks also to:

My teachers, who gave me knowledge, confidence, and guidance.

My family, who supported my 1000% no matter how crazy it got.

And, of course, my dear, dear friends, who made everything fun, crazy, happy, tearful, joyful, exciting, and worth it. 

I love you. 

Congrats, Class of 2009!!