So I just added this blogger app to my phone. Now hopefully that means I can write more on here. Because I never really think to write until I'm laying in bed thinking thoughts. By the time I'm in bed I never feel like getting my MacBook out again. Now I can lay here & type whatever nonsense comes up in my head.
Anyways so far this year has been pretty great. I've got no complaints. It's times like these when you're really content with life that something bad happens. So I always try to remind myself to be grateful for all the times I go to bed knowing that tomorrow will bring classes I enjoying attending. I know a lot of people can't wait to get out of college but I feel the same way about college as I did about high school. I only get to go through this journey once (hopefully) And I'm going to try to enjoy it while I can. Besides I like to learn and practice art. I love opening my mind to all the individuals around me and taking in opinions & information. I just really love the college environment. After this who knows where I'll be or what I'll be doing? Right now I like the predictability.
Sleeping is a thing,
GroovyBandGeek
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Smells
Smell is a strange thing. It can bring up these powerful memories within the first second you get a whiff. Sometimes I'll smell something and I'll remember something I haven't thought about for years, or something I didn't even knew I remembered.
When I used to think of college I never thought about all the smells that would be there. Believe me, the scents in residence halls are (more often than not) odors, but then there's times where I'm brushing my teeth in the bathroom & I can all I can smell is the shampoo from the person showering behind me. Shampoo smells so nice. When I walk about campus sometimes I'll smell a trace of mature from the neighboring fields, other times all I can smell is the breezy air. Then of course there's all the buildings. When walking in them it seems almost as if I can tell how old they are. The newer buildings definitely smell a ton better. I can't help but think all the things I smell everyday on campus will soon be a pathway to a memory. It makes me so happy, but sad at the same time.
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I've just been thinking about smells a lot lately,
GroovyBandGeek
When I used to think of college I never thought about all the smells that would be there. Believe me, the scents in residence halls are (more often than not) odors, but then there's times where I'm brushing my teeth in the bathroom & I can all I can smell is the shampoo from the person showering behind me. Shampoo smells so nice. When I walk about campus sometimes I'll smell a trace of mature from the neighboring fields, other times all I can smell is the breezy air. Then of course there's all the buildings. When walking in them it seems almost as if I can tell how old they are. The newer buildings definitely smell a ton better. I can't help but think all the things I smell everyday on campus will soon be a pathway to a memory. It makes me so happy, but sad at the same time.
--
I've just been thinking about smells a lot lately,
GroovyBandGeek
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Groovin', Yo
Its Thursday.
I'm into the groove of college life again. Well, not average college life, but "Katie College Life." Not much has been going on besides schoolwork, work, and band. I get some sleeping, eating, and breathing in there too sometimes. Lately, Krust and I have also been doing some walking also.
The past few days we've been walking around campus every night. The time varies, but we're always out there for over an hour. Sometimes others join us on our walks, and sometimes its just the two of us. Either way, I find it very relaxing, and I feel good about doing it. --The only time its not relaxing is when it begins down pouring, and you're on the other side of campus, but that's only happened once so far.
The Jason Mraz concert I'm going to is getting closer and closer. I'm indescribably excited. His last concert I went to was incredible. I still can't believe its next Saturday. Someone hold me.
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<3 p="p">
GroovyBandGeek
I'm into the groove of college life again. Well, not average college life, but "Katie College Life." Not much has been going on besides schoolwork, work, and band. I get some sleeping, eating, and breathing in there too sometimes. Lately, Krust and I have also been doing some walking also.
The past few days we've been walking around campus every night. The time varies, but we're always out there for over an hour. Sometimes others join us on our walks, and sometimes its just the two of us. Either way, I find it very relaxing, and I feel good about doing it. --The only time its not relaxing is when it begins down pouring, and you're on the other side of campus, but that's only happened once so far.
The Jason Mraz concert I'm going to is getting closer and closer. I'm indescribably excited. His last concert I went to was incredible. I still can't believe its next Saturday. Someone hold me.
--
<3 p="p">
GroovyBandGeek
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Busy Again
I've been back at school for four days now. The last two days I've been experiencing my new classes. I can say with absolute certainty that this semester will not be easy. I have problems with a couple of my classes because, well, they aren't art classes. Also because the subjects are too thinky.
For those interested:
Mondays:
Work - 8:00 am to 10:00am
Old Testament Theology - 10:10am to 11:05am
Band - 11:15am to 12:10am
Core II: Exploring Vocation - 2:30pm to 3:55pm
Tuesdays:
Drawing I - 8:00am to 10:50am
Computer Programming - 1:00pm to 2:20pm
Digital Illustration - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Work - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Wednesdays:
Work - 8:00 am to 10:00am
Old Testament Theology - 10:10am to 11:05am
Core II: Exploring Vocation - 2:30pm to 3:55pm
Band - 5:05pm to 6:30pm
Thursdays:
Drawing I - 8:00am to 10:50am
Computer Programming - 1:00pm to 2:20pm
Digital Illustration - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Work - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Fridays:
Old Testament Theology - 10:10am to 11:05am
Band - 11:15am to 12:10am
I think its probably easy to see what classes I'm not looking forward to. Old Testament Theology and Core II don't look very promising. Both involve a lot of critical thinking. I'm not a big critical thinker. It makes me feel like my brain's about to explode. Both classes have the same professor, and he gives out a unbelievable amount of reading homework, and just regular homework. Dropping Old Testament has definitely been in my thoughts, but I think I can do it. All I have to remember is no homework can take as long as 3-D Dimensional Design homework took. I would spend entire Saturdays and Sundays doing homework.
Let's not talk about those hideous classes. Computer Programming, Digital Illustration and Drawing are going to be difficult but I will definitely enjoy them way more. Band and work are just things I do, I guess.
--
College: Thinking is required.
GroovyBandGeek
For those interested:
Mondays:
Work - 8:00 am to 10:00am
Old Testament Theology - 10:10am to 11:05am
Band - 11:15am to 12:10am
Core II: Exploring Vocation - 2:30pm to 3:55pm
Tuesdays:
Drawing I - 8:00am to 10:50am
Computer Programming - 1:00pm to 2:20pm
Digital Illustration - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Work - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Wednesdays:
Work - 8:00 am to 10:00am
Old Testament Theology - 10:10am to 11:05am
Core II: Exploring Vocation - 2:30pm to 3:55pm
Band - 5:05pm to 6:30pm
Thursdays:
Drawing I - 8:00am to 10:50am
Computer Programming - 1:00pm to 2:20pm
Digital Illustration - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Work - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Fridays:
Old Testament Theology - 10:10am to 11:05am
Band - 11:15am to 12:10am
I think its probably easy to see what classes I'm not looking forward to. Old Testament Theology and Core II don't look very promising. Both involve a lot of critical thinking. I'm not a big critical thinker. It makes me feel like my brain's about to explode. Both classes have the same professor, and he gives out a unbelievable amount of reading homework, and just regular homework. Dropping Old Testament has definitely been in my thoughts, but I think I can do it. All I have to remember is no homework can take as long as 3-D Dimensional Design homework took. I would spend entire Saturdays and Sundays doing homework.
Let's not talk about those hideous classes. Computer Programming, Digital Illustration and Drawing are going to be difficult but I will definitely enjoy them way more. Band and work are just things I do, I guess.
--
College: Thinking is required.
GroovyBandGeek
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Movement
I moved back to Lakeland today,
So needless to say,
I've had a very long day.
"An Accidental Poem" by Katie LaPlaunt
I'm in my dorm room, and it feels like I never left. The last few days have been very slow because I've had nothing to do. All my things were packed, so I had no art, no knitting, no hobbies, and all I had was my MacBook. I never knew that you could get bored of being on the internet, but it happens.
Now that I'm back at school I have all these responsibilities. Before all I had to do was get up for work, then go to work, then go home, then eat, then sleep, and try to remember to breath while all that was going on. Now I need to get everything situated. I need books for all my classes. I need to reset passwords, I need to talk to the business office about work things, and just stupid adult things.
I would be looking forward to my classes a lot more if over half of them didn't sound miserable. I'm going to try to drop and add a different class just to make it less miserable (another thing to add to my responsible list.)
--
I'm going to do some sleeping now,
GroovyBandGeek
So needless to say,
I've had a very long day.
"An Accidental Poem" by Katie LaPlaunt
I'm in my dorm room, and it feels like I never left. The last few days have been very slow because I've had nothing to do. All my things were packed, so I had no art, no knitting, no hobbies, and all I had was my MacBook. I never knew that you could get bored of being on the internet, but it happens.
Now that I'm back at school I have all these responsibilities. Before all I had to do was get up for work, then go to work, then go home, then eat, then sleep, and try to remember to breath while all that was going on. Now I need to get everything situated. I need books for all my classes. I need to reset passwords, I need to talk to the business office about work things, and just stupid adult things.
I would be looking forward to my classes a lot more if over half of them didn't sound miserable. I'm going to try to drop and add a different class just to make it less miserable (another thing to add to my responsible list.)
--
I'm going to do some sleeping now,
GroovyBandGeek
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Acceptance
This blogging thing isn't going to happen everyday. Let's just accept that and move on.
This week has been making me think a lot about the things that happen to us in our life. And the people that we welcome into our lives. There are so many terrible people that we come in contact with, and then there are beautiful wonderful souls we have the pleasure of meeting. I think we can all learn things from both of them. Sometimes you can even learn more from the miserable people out there. You learn patience and tolerance and discover what you truly do NOT want to be. Then there are amazing inspirations that make you thrive to be a better person and always do what's right.
Sometimes you lose the best people in the world. Someone nobody could ever hate. It makes you feel helpless, and wonder how someone so great has disappeared from your life. How do I get to live when they made such a bigger impact than me? When you miss them it can hurt, but eventually the pain eases up. Then you can look back and remember all that they taught you.
Laughter is definitely the best medicine. You an act like a kid no matter what age you are. Love can be expressed in many different ways. Embrace chocolate. Always be there for someone. If you're going to make fun of someone, let it be yourself. Be selfless.
I like to believe that everything happens for a reason, because living in darkness is the only way to appreciate the light.
--
Thanks, Uncle Todd.
GroovyBandGeek
This week has been making me think a lot about the things that happen to us in our life. And the people that we welcome into our lives. There are so many terrible people that we come in contact with, and then there are beautiful wonderful souls we have the pleasure of meeting. I think we can all learn things from both of them. Sometimes you can even learn more from the miserable people out there. You learn patience and tolerance and discover what you truly do NOT want to be. Then there are amazing inspirations that make you thrive to be a better person and always do what's right.
Sometimes you lose the best people in the world. Someone nobody could ever hate. It makes you feel helpless, and wonder how someone so great has disappeared from your life. How do I get to live when they made such a bigger impact than me? When you miss them it can hurt, but eventually the pain eases up. Then you can look back and remember all that they taught you.
Laughter is definitely the best medicine. You an act like a kid no matter what age you are. Love can be expressed in many different ways. Embrace chocolate. Always be there for someone. If you're going to make fun of someone, let it be yourself. Be selfless.
I like to believe that everything happens for a reason, because living in darkness is the only way to appreciate the light.
--
Thanks, Uncle Todd.
GroovyBandGeek
Monday, August 20, 2012
Motivation
2:30 PM
This whole packing thing isn't working. I can't even convince myself to get up and throw my clothes into the dryer. -- I actually have to pee pretty bad too, but instead I'm just laying on the couch watching Adventure Time and Tumbling. I don't think I'll find the motivation to pack until I'm leaving the very next day.
I just want to be lazy & eat jars and jars of various foods.
I don't feel like accomplishing things right now. I know that soon school will start and I'll have homework and things to do all the time. Doing things is the worst.
---
six and a half hours later
I eventually found the ambition to get up and relieve my bladder. Which lead to a chain of events. All these events involved me doing actual useful things. It was nice. It just goes to show what doing one thing can lead to. Sometimes the hardest part of accomplishing something is just getting yourself to start it. Actually, that's almost always the hardest part. In fact, right now I just talked myself out of doing artwork because I'm worried that I won't finish before I leave, or that it will be a waste of time, and because I'm lazy.
Anyways, I recently synced my iPod with my MacBook, because I don't use my PC anymore. This involved me erasing my whole iPod. I have all the music I need on my Mac, and it wouldn't really bother me so much, but I'm a bit of a crazy person. The thing that bothers me about this whole "restarting my iPod" is that I lost all my play counts.
Play counts? Who cares, Katie? Nobody cares. . . . Well, I care. My iPod and I have been together for two years. Do you have any idea how much music I listened to in two years? Do you know how accurate my "Top 25 Most Played" playlist was? Do you know how inaccurate my "Top 25 Most Played" playlist is now?
My iPod thinks I've only heard "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" ONE TIME. EVER. My iPod can't remember all the times we've listened to any Mraz songs, and now it thinks my favorite song is "Distance" by Christina Perri. And... and... and it's not. I don't even know. I'm just really, really bothered.
--
Sometimes I laugh at my own problems,
GroovyBandGeek
This whole packing thing isn't working. I can't even convince myself to get up and throw my clothes into the dryer. -- I actually have to pee pretty bad too, but instead I'm just laying on the couch watching Adventure Time and Tumbling. I don't think I'll find the motivation to pack until I'm leaving the very next day.
I just want to be lazy & eat jars and jars of various foods.
I don't feel like accomplishing things right now. I know that soon school will start and I'll have homework and things to do all the time. Doing things is the worst.
---
six and a half hours later
I eventually found the ambition to get up and relieve my bladder. Which lead to a chain of events. All these events involved me doing actual useful things. It was nice. It just goes to show what doing one thing can lead to. Sometimes the hardest part of accomplishing something is just getting yourself to start it. Actually, that's almost always the hardest part. In fact, right now I just talked myself out of doing artwork because I'm worried that I won't finish before I leave, or that it will be a waste of time, and because I'm lazy.
Anyways, I recently synced my iPod with my MacBook, because I don't use my PC anymore. This involved me erasing my whole iPod. I have all the music I need on my Mac, and it wouldn't really bother me so much, but I'm a bit of a crazy person. The thing that bothers me about this whole "restarting my iPod" is that I lost all my play counts.
Play counts? Who cares, Katie? Nobody cares. . . . Well, I care. My iPod and I have been together for two years. Do you have any idea how much music I listened to in two years? Do you know how accurate my "Top 25 Most Played" playlist was? Do you know how inaccurate my "Top 25 Most Played" playlist is now?
My iPod thinks I've only heard "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" ONE TIME. EVER. My iPod can't remember all the times we've listened to any Mraz songs, and now it thinks my favorite song is "Distance" by Christina Perri. And... and... and it's not. I don't even know. I'm just really, really bothered.
--
Sometimes I laugh at my own problems,
GroovyBandGeek
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