Lauren and I might go to New Hampshire this weekend! We'd be visiting Mattchu...urm, Matthew. I didn't want to go alone and she had nothing to do as far as she knows, so it should be fun.
That is all.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Yay for Haunted Dorms!
I just watched a scary movie! Excellent. I feel great now. Actually, no, I'm quite happy. I enjoyed myself watching it. I was with my buddies. I'm kinda afraid that I'm a slight bother to them. But its not like I make all that much noise. I should just stop being paranoid. I like them, I'm gonna hang out with them. I'm only a partial member of their group because ya really miss a lot sitting down at the other end of the hall. Plus, I have other people to hang out with and such.
So I'm a bit worried because an ambulance pulled up to my building and took someone from the first floor. I texted Karen, but she hasn't answered me. I really hope it wasn't her. Its funny because of Papa John's car pulled up right next to the ambulance. Someone was hungry! And a bit insensitive...
So yeah! Today was the first day of classes. I had four classes today. It was slightly hectic. I was only able to get back to my dorm after one of my classes and that was Chemistry. I have a feeling I'm gonna like Chemistry. Not only am I quite good at the subject, but the professor seems really fun. He gives off the crazy old man vibe. The most tricky commute is going to be traveling across campus in ten minutes. Now that I know where the class is, I should be alright, but its still quite difficult.
I'm not feeling exceptionally creative tonight. I don't feel like writing much. Roommate is actually out. I checked her bed, don't worry. I'm not gonna have a rerun of the first night. I don't know when she has classes tomorrow. I could go look, but I don't feel like creepin' at her desk. I have a three o'clock class, so guess who's sleeping in?! =D That is the excitement of college. Sleeping in.
Today, they had some reception for the people who got the Presidential Scholarship, aka me. And other people, of course. I really didn't want to go because I don't like going anywhere alone, especially if its across the street and through a tunnel or even anywhere I haven't been before. But I was walking back from one of my classes and I heard some girls behind me talking about it. I was so excited! So I ended up going with them and Sam. Which is great. I finally got Sam's number, so I can contact her when I need someone to chill with. Or Karen. Or JoLonna. Look at me, racking up all these numbers?
The last required event of this Welcome Week was a motivational speaker type guy. It was a presentation called 101 Things to Do Before You Graduate. He suggested a lot of things, like go to class one day in a costume (that's not Halloween) or try something that you know you'll fail at. I'm not entirely sure how these are supposed to make me feel good. Anyway, the one that really stuck out to me is try to abstain from something that holds you back for thirty days. He listed off a few things and one of them is shyness. Now, I may not seem it from my blatant pouring out of feelings and thoughts on this blog, but I am really shy. I've done pretty well talking to people, but sometimes I'll be with a group of people and I won't want to say something. I got Jamie on Oovoo last night and I was afraid to speak because my roommate was in the room. I'm not entirely sure if I think they'll charge at my throat for speaking or that I'm too afraid I'll bother them, but I just physically can't speak sometimes. I have a fear of people not liking me, and unfortunately there are some people in this world who probably don't like me. I personally can't face that fact. To get to the point, maybe I'll try to stop being shy. I need to reach out there and talk to people. I found multiple people in a class of about 80 who loved me for who I am. I was able to be my awkward, intelligent, blonde self and freak out about jellyfish and chat over a smelly fish tank filled with Long Island Sound fish about topics ranging from completely serious to absolutely ridiculous. You would think in a school this size, 2500 people, I would find somebody. I just have to wait. And hope its who I already have.
So I'm a bit worried because an ambulance pulled up to my building and took someone from the first floor. I texted Karen, but she hasn't answered me. I really hope it wasn't her. Its funny because of Papa John's car pulled up right next to the ambulance. Someone was hungry! And a bit insensitive...
So yeah! Today was the first day of classes. I had four classes today. It was slightly hectic. I was only able to get back to my dorm after one of my classes and that was Chemistry. I have a feeling I'm gonna like Chemistry. Not only am I quite good at the subject, but the professor seems really fun. He gives off the crazy old man vibe. The most tricky commute is going to be traveling across campus in ten minutes. Now that I know where the class is, I should be alright, but its still quite difficult.
I'm not feeling exceptionally creative tonight. I don't feel like writing much. Roommate is actually out. I checked her bed, don't worry. I'm not gonna have a rerun of the first night. I don't know when she has classes tomorrow. I could go look, but I don't feel like creepin' at her desk. I have a three o'clock class, so guess who's sleeping in?! =D That is the excitement of college. Sleeping in.
Today, they had some reception for the people who got the Presidential Scholarship, aka me. And other people, of course. I really didn't want to go because I don't like going anywhere alone, especially if its across the street and through a tunnel or even anywhere I haven't been before. But I was walking back from one of my classes and I heard some girls behind me talking about it. I was so excited! So I ended up going with them and Sam. Which is great. I finally got Sam's number, so I can contact her when I need someone to chill with. Or Karen. Or JoLonna. Look at me, racking up all these numbers?
The last required event of this Welcome Week was a motivational speaker type guy. It was a presentation called 101 Things to Do Before You Graduate. He suggested a lot of things, like go to class one day in a costume (that's not Halloween) or try something that you know you'll fail at. I'm not entirely sure how these are supposed to make me feel good. Anyway, the one that really stuck out to me is try to abstain from something that holds you back for thirty days. He listed off a few things and one of them is shyness. Now, I may not seem it from my blatant pouring out of feelings and thoughts on this blog, but I am really shy. I've done pretty well talking to people, but sometimes I'll be with a group of people and I won't want to say something. I got Jamie on Oovoo last night and I was afraid to speak because my roommate was in the room. I'm not entirely sure if I think they'll charge at my throat for speaking or that I'm too afraid I'll bother them, but I just physically can't speak sometimes. I have a fear of people not liking me, and unfortunately there are some people in this world who probably don't like me. I personally can't face that fact. To get to the point, maybe I'll try to stop being shy. I need to reach out there and talk to people. I found multiple people in a class of about 80 who loved me for who I am. I was able to be my awkward, intelligent, blonde self and freak out about jellyfish and chat over a smelly fish tank filled with Long Island Sound fish about topics ranging from completely serious to absolutely ridiculous. You would think in a school this size, 2500 people, I would find somebody. I just have to wait. And hope its who I already have.
Whoah...
I was about to go down the hall, but I decided to check this first. 84 views today? Wow, hi guys. Welcome to my life. Its not that exciting. But thanks. I even got some comments about that website I mentioned in a previous post. prego something. Turns out, don't follow it. Spam. Today was my first day of classes, and I only have one class tomorrow, so maybe I'll check in later? About to enjoy life and people.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Second!
I'm not gonna write in this everyday. I have come to find that is horribly impossible. I have a life. I guess. I have a life sometimes. It just happens to be late at night.
So should I explain last night? So I was happily typing away on this blog, like a good little Hannah. Probably talking to myself, making some noise. You know, the sort. I thought my roommate was out. Turns out, she was not. She was sleeping that whole time. I only noticed when I heard her shift in bed. I was so embarrassed! I immediately turned the computer off, because I felt horrible for keeping her up. I had the light on and everything. So I stumbled blindly in the dark up onto my desk (I have a top bunk like a boss) and knocked over the Pringles. I was freaking out so much it was what I dreamed about. Trying to explain myself to her and apologize. I wake up in the morning, mention it to her, and she says she's a heavy sleeper. Just like Gavin. Makes me feel at home, ya know? That really taught me not to worry. I learn that lesson maybe a bit too much.
So, urm, where was I? Once again, it is 12:30. I'm not going to bed because I feel like I should fill you in and the neighbors are being noisy. That was expected, though. I never took them for a quiet bunch. Its been two days. So far I am a good judge of character. I'm going to be much less detailed than yesterday, because I would like to sleep eventually. Unlike at home when I go to bed at 12:30 and wake up at 11, I have to wake up before 8:30 if I hope to shower and get some breakfast. Though I think tomorrow I'll have cereal and sleep in a little bit. I don't really know who to go to breakfast with yet. I shall keep my phone by my bed in case Karen wants to text me. I dunno if she will.
I ended, like, in the morning yesterday, on my recounting of the day. Not important. I moved in, went to the opening night thingy. I bounced from group to group these past two days. Karen and her roommate Melissa. We went to Walmart this morning. I got some gummy bear fruit snacks. They make me happy. Went to the bookstore with JoLonna, was almost late for a floor meeting... Oh, so at the bookstore, I bought these liquorice Altoids. They smell delicious with a very sharp taste. I'm forcing Alex to have one tomorrow. She's stopping by hopefully! Maybe I'll wake up for that. Perhaps.
Hung out with Sam (fellow Marine Biologist) at dinner today. There was a barbeque for the freshman. I met her roommate and some other of her friends. Don't expect me to remember their names. I'll remember Chelsea. What's funny is that I remembered her name and she didn't remember mine. I think I may have just remembered her name because of this blog xD. I talked for a while with my roommate in the room. Saw Erik and Nate from Orientation. And I hung out with my new friends! Woot!! Look at me, making new friends. Making these were the crowning achievement of these two days so it will be described in some detail.
So I was sitting in my dorm room last night. I had the door open (brought special doorstops for that) but my roommate was out and all the doors were closed near me. I hung out at my computer for a bit, listening to the noise down the hall, when I decided maybe I should go hang out with the noisy people. And I did it! I left my room, walked down the hall, and went in. I met them all and watched them talk for a little bit, then got into a card game and talked more openly with them. They wave when we pass each other now and I went back to their room tonight to just to hang out. I'm rather proud of myself, actually.
I'm kinda tired, did a lot of walking today and the neighbors shut up. So night night.
So should I explain last night? So I was happily typing away on this blog, like a good little Hannah. Probably talking to myself, making some noise. You know, the sort. I thought my roommate was out. Turns out, she was not. She was sleeping that whole time. I only noticed when I heard her shift in bed. I was so embarrassed! I immediately turned the computer off, because I felt horrible for keeping her up. I had the light on and everything. So I stumbled blindly in the dark up onto my desk (I have a top bunk like a boss) and knocked over the Pringles. I was freaking out so much it was what I dreamed about. Trying to explain myself to her and apologize. I wake up in the morning, mention it to her, and she says she's a heavy sleeper. Just like Gavin. Makes me feel at home, ya know? That really taught me not to worry. I learn that lesson maybe a bit too much.
So, urm, where was I? Once again, it is 12:30. I'm not going to bed because I feel like I should fill you in and the neighbors are being noisy. That was expected, though. I never took them for a quiet bunch. Its been two days. So far I am a good judge of character. I'm going to be much less detailed than yesterday, because I would like to sleep eventually. Unlike at home when I go to bed at 12:30 and wake up at 11, I have to wake up before 8:30 if I hope to shower and get some breakfast. Though I think tomorrow I'll have cereal and sleep in a little bit. I don't really know who to go to breakfast with yet. I shall keep my phone by my bed in case Karen wants to text me. I dunno if she will.
I ended, like, in the morning yesterday, on my recounting of the day. Not important. I moved in, went to the opening night thingy. I bounced from group to group these past two days. Karen and her roommate Melissa. We went to Walmart this morning. I got some gummy bear fruit snacks. They make me happy. Went to the bookstore with JoLonna, was almost late for a floor meeting... Oh, so at the bookstore, I bought these liquorice Altoids. They smell delicious with a very sharp taste. I'm forcing Alex to have one tomorrow. She's stopping by hopefully! Maybe I'll wake up for that. Perhaps.
Hung out with Sam (fellow Marine Biologist) at dinner today. There was a barbeque for the freshman. I met her roommate and some other of her friends. Don't expect me to remember their names. I'll remember Chelsea. What's funny is that I remembered her name and she didn't remember mine. I think I may have just remembered her name because of this blog xD. I talked for a while with my roommate in the room. Saw Erik and Nate from Orientation. And I hung out with my new friends! Woot!! Look at me, making new friends. Making these were the crowning achievement of these two days so it will be described in some detail.
So I was sitting in my dorm room last night. I had the door open (brought special doorstops for that) but my roommate was out and all the doors were closed near me. I hung out at my computer for a bit, listening to the noise down the hall, when I decided maybe I should go hang out with the noisy people. And I did it! I left my room, walked down the hall, and went in. I met them all and watched them talk for a little bit, then got into a card game and talked more openly with them. They wave when we pass each other now and I went back to their room tonight to just to hang out. I'm rather proud of myself, actually.
I'm kinda tired, did a lot of walking today and the neighbors shut up. So night night.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
First Day
So what is pregolom.com? Because according to Blogger, it and Facebook are the main traffic link thingies. Well, thank you, good people of pregolom.com for reading my blog. If someone wants to follow that link for me, I would greatly appreciate and admire your bravery.
How weird is it to have a blog? I mean, I'm not a "blogger" or at least I wouldn't say I was. But I dunno, aren't I supposed to be a cool college kid? Aren't I supposed to be out actually living life, and not pouring my thoughts into a computer for people elsewhere to read. Right now, at the beginning of the school year, you must not become the weird blogger girl. First impressions are everything. Unless blogging isn't a bad thing. I dunno, I always feel weird. I'm gonna keep this up though, because some people at home might be wondering my progress through life. Or complete strangers who actually enjoy my writing. Either or.
Also, any UNE people who may be reading this, first, welcome. I hope not to offend, I'll be writing about people I find interesting or who I befriend. If you do happen to come across this, if you could not mention it, that would be great. I embarrass easily and glow red. I promise I'll never be mean about people, I rarely have mean thoughts. That is a lie.
Perhaps I own too much red stuff? Even my food is red. Well, food boxes.
Anyways, the reason you have all come here was not to hear me ramble. Well, actually, it was. But not about the above things. You want to hear about my college experience and today was the first day!! So we drove up yesterday, which is good because one can't expect me to drive four hours, move in my stuff, say goodbye to my parents(1), attend some ceremonies, and then have a social life. All the way to 12:30, might I add? Which is my normal bed time at home, but not tonight! I'm staying up until my roommate gets back, because I don't like going to bed when my roommate is out. I get (very slightly) worried about her and also I'd rather not be interrupted in my sleeping. Its not like I get grumpy, I just... I dunno. Depends how late she stays out. We haven't really discussed staying out late and such yet, because I haven't actually seen her much. She has her people, I have my people. But its all okay, because in the end, we both have people, don't we?
I was lucky, because when we went to check in, I saw people I knew almost right away. We were filling out paperwork. Or more of I was filling out paperwork (how adult of me). I saw JoLanna come to sign in. I looked at her and smiled, then returned to my paperwork. She came to sit with me. We didn't really talk, but it was cool. I even saw Meghan, my orientation roommate. She sat at the same table.
Turns out my roommate is here. She was sleeping. I did not notice...signing off.
(1) - Oh my god, a footnote. How advanced am I? Sorry for the hard of seeing. Well, actually anyone. This must be hard to read. Anywho, I used to get upset staying overnight for only one night when I went to my cousins' houses, and they live right down the street. So this is much more intense. But I am older now, so hey, I'm alright. So far.
How weird is it to have a blog? I mean, I'm not a "blogger" or at least I wouldn't say I was. But I dunno, aren't I supposed to be a cool college kid? Aren't I supposed to be out actually living life, and not pouring my thoughts into a computer for people elsewhere to read. Right now, at the beginning of the school year, you must not become the weird blogger girl. First impressions are everything. Unless blogging isn't a bad thing. I dunno, I always feel weird. I'm gonna keep this up though, because some people at home might be wondering my progress through life. Or complete strangers who actually enjoy my writing. Either or.
Also, any UNE people who may be reading this, first, welcome. I hope not to offend, I'll be writing about people I find interesting or who I befriend. If you do happen to come across this, if you could not mention it, that would be great. I embarrass easily and glow red. I promise I'll never be mean about people, I rarely have mean thoughts. That is a lie.
Perhaps I own too much red stuff? Even my food is red. Well, food boxes.
Anyways, the reason you have all come here was not to hear me ramble. Well, actually, it was. But not about the above things. You want to hear about my college experience and today was the first day!! So we drove up yesterday, which is good because one can't expect me to drive four hours, move in my stuff, say goodbye to my parents(1), attend some ceremonies, and then have a social life. All the way to 12:30, might I add? Which is my normal bed time at home, but not tonight! I'm staying up until my roommate gets back, because I don't like going to bed when my roommate is out. I get (very slightly) worried about her and also I'd rather not be interrupted in my sleeping. Its not like I get grumpy, I just... I dunno. Depends how late she stays out. We haven't really discussed staying out late and such yet, because I haven't actually seen her much. She has her people, I have my people. But its all okay, because in the end, we both have people, don't we?
I was lucky, because when we went to check in, I saw people I knew almost right away. We were filling out paperwork. Or more of I was filling out paperwork (how adult of me). I saw JoLanna come to sign in. I looked at her and smiled, then returned to my paperwork. She came to sit with me. We didn't really talk, but it was cool. I even saw Meghan, my orientation roommate. She sat at the same table.
Turns out my roommate is here. She was sleeping. I did not notice...signing off.
(1) - Oh my god, a footnote. How advanced am I? Sorry for the hard of seeing. Well, actually anyone. This must be hard to read. Anywho, I used to get upset staying overnight for only one night when I went to my cousins' houses, and they live right down the street. So this is much more intense. But I am older now, so hey, I'm alright. So far.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Did I mention that I'm in the haunted dorm? No, I don't think I did. But I'm on the second floor and not the fourth floor, so hopefully I'll be alright. Karen actually had a room on the fourth floor at first, but she had it changed. Not because she's like a chicken like I would be, but because she might have a problem with the stairs and her knees.
So anyways, four days now. Tonight, I'm going horseback riding for the first time in my life, after waiting for a good million years. My aunt has a sister who has horses. Tomorrow I have a presentation for the internship I did this school year. It's going to be...interesting. Alex and I are going to cling to each other and hope they'll forget we're supposed to be presenting. At least that's my plan, but I'm quite sure she won't be against it. Perhaps after it, Alex and I will go to Cassy's party. That shall have to be discussed. I have started the conversation right now!
Then Friday, I am going to New York with Alex. She has to go pick up her Visa, cus she's silly and going to Canada and stuff. We're taking the train. It should be rather fun xD. Then after I come home from that, I must text Lauren and we are going to eat pizza at her house. I am already looking forward to that pizza. I'm kinda hungry right now. I think I'll have a hot dog after I finish this and other internety things I am currently doing. Then maybe I should consider continuing packing.
I really like vacuum bags.
So anyways, four days now. Tonight, I'm going horseback riding for the first time in my life, after waiting for a good million years. My aunt has a sister who has horses. Tomorrow I have a presentation for the internship I did this school year. It's going to be...interesting. Alex and I are going to cling to each other and hope they'll forget we're supposed to be presenting. At least that's my plan, but I'm quite sure she won't be against it. Perhaps after it, Alex and I will go to Cassy's party. That shall have to be discussed. I have started the conversation right now!
Then Friday, I am going to New York with Alex. She has to go pick up her Visa, cus she's silly and going to Canada and stuff. We're taking the train. It should be rather fun xD. Then after I come home from that, I must text Lauren and we are going to eat pizza at her house. I am already looking forward to that pizza. I'm kinda hungry right now. I think I'll have a hot dog after I finish this and other internety things I am currently doing. Then maybe I should consider continuing packing.
I really like vacuum bags.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Ohmigod!
I'm going to college in six days. Wow. I've got my roommate (Her name is Lauren. She comes from Pennsylvania.) and a room. Karen is in the same dorm, so I get to hang out with her all the time. ...we are going to have fun. I think after I get all moved in, take a couple pictures (for Devin's sake, she wants dorm pictures), get to know Lauren a bit more, I will then high tail it down to Karen. I don't want to leave Lauren all alone though so I'll see how it happens. I can't really plan things out because when I try to plan things, I plan them too closely. And obviously, we all know that humans will not act perfectly by my plan. Because for some reason, people can't read my mind. But maybe its better that way.
So prepping for college has been going somewhat slowly. A week or so ago, I decided the best way to get ready for college was to run away to Cape Cod with Alex. We spent five days with her grandparents, eating cherries and cheese. The beach and biking and a road race. I had a British guy dunk two cups of water on my head. Fantastic, dude. Thanks. We were helping at a water station, if that explains absolutely anything. Alex and I camped outside a few nights in her little two person tent. It was tiny. My sleeping bag would have been able to fill the whole tent up. Of course, my sleeping bag is a monster and king-sized and hers is a little mummy sleeping bag half the size of mine. My face was right next to zipper to get out of the tent, so I used a hair tie to lock the zippers together just in case an ax murderer decided to get us. I think it worked, because we didn't wake up dead. Or not wake up at all. We spent a good amount of time laughing, so it was time well spent. Silly Alex is going all the way up to Canada. Nova Scotia. Grr...
Besides all those shenanigans. I shopped at Target for college stuff. That is my dream college shopping store. I don't really know why. Someone tried to suggest Ikea. Shush, person. Shush. I have a theme for my dorm room stuff. Red and black. And polka dots! Boo yah! I'm not entirely sure why I'm so excited right now. I don't have everything yet, so I'm gonna drag my mom to Target again tomorrow, I think. If I have time.
I had a family going away party yesterday, and a "Last Hurrah" at a Shakespeare play with my friends, and a manhunt game with cousins/their friends/my friends, so I've had a lot of fun. Right now I need to pack clothes. So buh bye!
So prepping for college has been going somewhat slowly. A week or so ago, I decided the best way to get ready for college was to run away to Cape Cod with Alex. We spent five days with her grandparents, eating cherries and cheese. The beach and biking and a road race. I had a British guy dunk two cups of water on my head. Fantastic, dude. Thanks. We were helping at a water station, if that explains absolutely anything. Alex and I camped outside a few nights in her little two person tent. It was tiny. My sleeping bag would have been able to fill the whole tent up. Of course, my sleeping bag is a monster and king-sized and hers is a little mummy sleeping bag half the size of mine. My face was right next to zipper to get out of the tent, so I used a hair tie to lock the zippers together just in case an ax murderer decided to get us. I think it worked, because we didn't wake up dead. Or not wake up at all. We spent a good amount of time laughing, so it was time well spent. Silly Alex is going all the way up to Canada. Nova Scotia. Grr...
Besides all those shenanigans. I shopped at Target for college stuff. That is my dream college shopping store. I don't really know why. Someone tried to suggest Ikea. Shush, person. Shush. I have a theme for my dorm room stuff. Red and black. And polka dots! Boo yah! I'm not entirely sure why I'm so excited right now. I don't have everything yet, so I'm gonna drag my mom to Target again tomorrow, I think. If I have time.
I had a family going away party yesterday, and a "Last Hurrah" at a Shakespeare play with my friends, and a manhunt game with cousins/their friends/my friends, so I've had a lot of fun. Right now I need to pack clothes. So buh bye!
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