The Way I See It # 493

Tonight was a fun night overall. I really have to to hand it to Sid, who was nice enough to ride me to Broad street and make sure I got home safely. For that, I thank him.

The party tonight was weird in the beginning, but over time is definitely got better.
1. Hung out with some girls from the guild group including Lauren and Breanne and Colleen
2. Talked to Andrew A LOT, which was nice because I don't know him that well, and it was nice to be one on one with him. He was nice, and could tell I was having trouble socializing. I think he's a really nice guy. And he gave me a cranberry and vodka cocktail, so that was a plus.
3. I finally got Captain America Guy out of my hair, and gave him the P.B.O (Polite Brush Off). Hopefully he won't bother me again. Weird, he wouldn't stop pestering me to go out/hang out with him, but I doubt he knows anything about me.
4. I played a miserable game of beer pong, and then a girl bumped into the table, sending my beer flying. I was kind of happy to see it gone.


but I am.... not feeling my best, and I should really go to sleep.
Good night!

The Way I See It # 492

Will I be in this situation every weekend? I guess if things are awkward/weird I can always leave. I think I can hold my own, I hope so. I know people, I get along with everyone, I shouldn't be worried.

The Way I See It # 487

Once again I am socially paralyzed. I think it might be natural to feel a bit nervous about heading out to a party where a bunch of people will be that you only know through one person that won't be there. I really want to go, but I would have to bike there, it's late, the last time I went to a party like this without Michele (or rather, she left early) I felt awkward, weird, and altogether uncomfortable. And there's something about waiting for someone to get there that I find... disconcerting. I don't want to be that persona that waits around for someone. While I'd like to see them, a lot, I just don't feel like I can put myself through waiting all night. Ugh. Maybe I'll remedy this tomorrow. Point is, is that I need to grow a pair and just throw myself out there. I've been making steps forward, but this step just makes me too.... awkward for my own good.

I found out that I AM on the work schedule next week! YES. Only problem is, is that I'm working on Valentine's Day... oh well, I didn't have plans anyway. However, I'm trying to see The Glass Menagerie, so I hope that there's a show on Friday I can see.... If not there are some the next week.. Though KARADACTAL is visiting! I'm uber excited, and I hope she has a lot of fun!

John came over to get his Get Well card that bounced back in the mail. It was nice catching up with him, I rarely see him anymore!

I find that apple slices with peanut butter is perhaps the most delicious snack that has ever been conceived.

I think I'll cuddle up with Dante's Inferno and hope that someone calls to inquire as what my wherabouts are.

The Way I See It # 483

I had so much fun last night, I'm really glad I went to guild, and that Michele decided to go too. Tonight there's an art show that I'm going to, and that should be fun.

Tomorrow I'm working 1-5:30 so that should be alright.

Today, however, I've been lazy. I wasn't feeling too well so I've been laying in bed since my class ended at 2. It's been nice and relaxing, however I probably should have been doing homework.

List time!
1. Chapter 1 in Ethics, Inaugural Speech essay, Chapter in other ethics book.
2. Start reviewing for World Archaeology.
3. French vocabulary for Chapter 2.


I need to go to dinner soon...

The Way I See It # 480

I'm feeling really good about where I am right now:
1. I'm saving money, and I've got some goals for my saving in mind, which is exciting
2. I'm going out more and meeting new people, which is awesome
3. I'm going to yoga every week, and it's really awesome. I didn't think I would like it, but I can seriously see myself making this a real commitment, and I never thought that would happen with exercise.
4. My classes are really interesting, and I feel like even in such a short amount of time I've learned a lot. Especially in my french class; I'm already retaining information, and I'm so happy with the work that my teacher has given. It's really helping me out, and it's exciting to see myself improving.
5. I'm setting some goals for myself which I think can definitely be achieved. My plans get into action tomorrow!

I can't wait for summer. It's driving me insane. I NEED to stay in Richmond this summer.

The Way I See It # 467

Work was challenging today. All of the registers were down, and so we had to do all of the transactions on paper! Time consuming and ridiculous, but I got out of there 30 minutes early!

last night I went out with Sarah and Josh to his friend Drew's house. It was a lot of fun, and I actually got to play the drums! I haven't played in so long, but it was a lot of fun. I really miss my set now...

I need to figure out what to do about dinner. Shafer is closed, and I don't feel like cooking pizza. I mean, I guess I could... but I dunno...

Also, Guild is tonight, but I have no way of getting there, and Michele is trying to get me to ride a bike. I know going out more was part of my resolution, but to be completely and embarrassingly honest, I can barely ride a bike! I can't imagine my fear doing it late at night on the streets of Richmond. Goddammit.

maybe I'll just stay in? I don't want to... but I want a dependable way to get around that doesn't involve me crashing a bike, looking retarded, and making a mockery of myself.


or am I being too dramatic?

The Way I See It # 466

I'm watching an onstage performance of Cyrano De Bergerac with Kevin Kline and Jennifer Gardener. I love Kline, I think he is a wonderful actor, and this play is great. I might just pick up the book. PBS, thanks for the awesome programing. Oh wait, thanks to me... viewer like me.

I worked today, and it was nice to just stand at the cash wrap and do nothing else. I learned a lot, and I was productive. Tomorrow I work 4-9, and then on Saturday 12-6.

As for today's weather, it was/still is hideous. I however, may be going out with Sarah Waks again. My New Year's Resolutionis to go out more, so I can't really hold myself back anymore.

I think Gardner over acts a bit in this role.... but Kline is so delightful that I'm hardly noticing. Great set too.
I kind of miss my technical theatre days. I miss designing.... I guess I could do it in my spare time... I don't know why I don't.

I brought my drum sticks and practice pad/books to school! I only just remembered!
I'm off to play!

THe Way I See It # 380

The Internet at VCU isn't working for some reason, but it is working at starbucks. So I've been forced to come inside during the beautiful weather. I don't think I'll linger here after I've finished up my French lab work. Things over the last couple days have been hectic and weird. I have a lot of work coming up for my classes, and it's looming over my head. For example, this Linguistics assessment is worrying me. I think it will be fine, but I'm not sure I'm completely grasping what we're learning, and so I am worried. I'm coming to terms with the fact that I probably won't be getting straight A's this semester due to Physics which for being such an "easy" class, is rather difficult to do as well as I want to. Science just isn't my thing I guess.

I went to Harrison St. Coffee Shop with John, and that place is awesome. I don't think I had ever been to a real coffee shop before, and their Vanilla Chai was pretty darn good to boot. I'll definitely be going back. I would reccomend that you go check it out!

I don't know what I'm doing tonight. I don't feel so good today, but hopefully I feel better by tonight. Sarah Wax is out of town, I believe, but maybe I'll hit up Michele and see where she's headed to.

I think I need to go out, but I also think that I need to find things to do that don't involve the whole "Getting Wasted!" thing. I've realized that this probably isn't my "thang".

Also, I've been trying to think up ideas for Submissions to the Commonwealth Times. Their Opinion Section is kind of lacking, which means there's a good chance for publishing. Maybe I'll do that today too.

The Way I See It # 368

I went out last night and had a pretty good time! While some of it was awkward and weird, other times were a lot of fun, especially when Thumper was being played. :)

I'm glad I'm going out, I'm meeting people, and someone even payed me a compliment that was very flattering. :) I'll have to get to know that person a bit better, they seem really nice.

Today was spent doing nothing/a lot. I made a to-do list, and the only thing I haven't done is my Linguistics reading, it's so long! I bought "Persepolis" which is a graphic novel about a girl growing up in Revolutionary Iran, so I'm amped to read it. It was actually made into a movie that I wanted to see a while back, maybe I'll rent it. I think it's all in French.

I went to Chili's with Michele tonight which was fun. It's nice because they use dining dollars there, so no pain on the wallet! We had fun, and I like going out to dinner with her. She likes the dining experience.

But Dexter is on tonight! I HAVE TO WATCH. I am crazy about this show. it's great.