Just wanted to let those of you who keep up with this site that I am going to start using a Xanga site, because I can post pictures etc, so from now on read about me @:

www.xanga.com/emilyrose_1

Thanks!! *emily*


  posted by Emily @ 10:47 PM

 
So I just realized I haven't posted about the ski trip!! The week after Christmas I went to West Virginia with a group from my chuch/college group. About 12 of us went. It was SO much fun! I actually got to be a leader in the group, which was a nice change. Usually there are some people who just fall into that position and make decisions for everyone and host everything...and for that week it was me!! I had a wonderful time hanging out w/ my girls. And I even skiied blue slopes (easiest are green, middle are blue, and hard are black)!! For our last run, we skiied from the very top of the mountain all the way to the bottom!! We also spent a couple of days in Gatlinburg, TN. A ton of driving, but it ended up being so much fun. Hopefully we'll be going again next year!

Classes have also started. I'm taking 17 hours this semester...on MWF I go from 9-2 with no breaks. I also have class on Tues and Thurs now, but just one! I'm taking Physics, Abstract Algebra, Complex Analysis (in which we do calculus with imaginary numbers), Geography, and Intro to Human Behavior. So much Harding stuff didn't take that I'm still taking Gen Eds in my 3rd year of college!! But the classes look like they're going to be ok.

Other than that, I've been spending alot of time with a new group of friends. I'm still seeing the old ones, mind you, and mixing and matching quite a bit. But it's fun to get to know new people. I met Calvin and Jordan through my friend Mary who lives in OKC. And then there's Chad, who I met in class last semester, and his girlfriend, whom I introduced him to. And Davey, Chad's friend. And then of course Bridget and Mandy! But we've all been spending alot of time together. They're a great group of people. I had a ton of cutting out to do for mission trip stuff, and I took it over one evening while we were watching a movie and everyone helped cut out tiny animals!! I couldn't believe they were so sweet about it.

That's about all of the news in my life...that I care to report on ;) Hope everyone's surviving classes! *emily*


  posted by Emily @ 2:58 PM

 
I am a wonderful single woman again! Just wanted to let everyone know ;)


  posted by Emily @ 11:04 PM

 
Seems like I have been posting alot lately!! Guess there's just alot in my head that needs to be written out and thought on. Helps me, anyway.

Yesterday I substituted at the high school for the first time. It was most definetly the easiest day I have ever had subbing. I had art classes all day, so the kids knew what to work on and I just read!

After that I went to my other job, the 1st graders. I had 12 in my class, which isn't too terribly bad, but they were crazy for some reason. I think when it rains they get all this pent-up energy from not going outside, then I get to deal w/ that after school!

And then I went and tutored a high schooler in geometry for an hour.

Finally I got to come home and have some Emily time! I got comfortable and watched Sex and the City for awhile, until Jeff called and said he had some free time. So I got to see him for awhile! We have both been in relationships where things have gone too far (as yet I haven't gotten around to telling him about my past...a good chance just doesn't come up very often), and because neither of us want that or want to mess this up, we're trying to take it slowly. But I've never been good at that. In the past, I have always just tried to be what the guy wants me to be, which is silly, I know. So now it's really hard to just be myself and try not to rush things. But I am going to try harder, because...well, just because. It's how I should be, and that's enough of a reason.

I also heard from the mutual friend of ours who is having a hard time with this. It kills me that he's so upset about it...but I understand why. I just miss him, and I hope that he does ok while he's working through this.

So I guess that's about all for now. Have a stupendous day!


  posted by Emily @ 1:18 PM

 
I'm feeling like I can't really rely on anyone. All of my friends are busy, my best friend isn't speaking to anyone, especially me, and I haven't gotten to the point where I'm comfortable talking to the boyfriend about what's bothering me without worrying about him breaking it off really quick for some strange reason. He says that "if it's meant to be it will work out", but I still think that you have to work towards things. He says that I'm just not giving God enough credit by thinking that. But don't you? You can't make plans w/ your guy friends every night, and only have time for your girlfriend after midnight and expect everything to work out if it's supposed to. I just feel like people don't see where I'm coming from, but I think they're going to think I'm selfish or mean because of how I feel. In a relationship, I expect to come somewhere in the top 10. Otherwise it's a waste of time for both people, because it's hard to grow like that. I just want to get to know him better. I'm not asking for him to ditch everyone for me at all. And it's rediculous, but I'm hesitant about telling him these things because I want to be the perfect girlfriend. But I don't know if to him that means letting him know that I'd like to see him, or just not bugging him and letting him call when he has time. I just needed to vent a little.

ZH, if you read this, I am very, very sorry, and I would like to talk to you sometime soon. Just let me know you are ok. Everything will be ok. I miss you.


  posted by Emily @ 8:30 PM

 
So much has happened since last post...but I am just going to write the most recent. All last week I was on a trip w/ my church/college group. We drove to West Virginia in one day, spent 2 days skiing, then drove to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a couple of days. It really was a ton of fun. I even skied some blue slopes!! And no one in our group broke anything. I was really happy with the group that went, too. I wasn't too sure about it, but it ended up being great. I had a say in things for once, and even felt a little in charge some of the time.

The other awesome news right now is that I have a boyfriend. That's right, I do. And not a creep for once. It was kinda hairy to get things worked out, but I think it'll be ok. I'm pretty excited about this, haha. I will most definetly write more later, but it's 4 am and I just got home, and I just had to get a little of this down. Sorry it's been so long since I've posted!!


  posted by Emily @ 3:57 AM

 
So alot has happened!! Last time I posted was what, a week ago? Since then...I have had one of the most "college"-like weeks of my life. Out late every night, busy to no end.

Monday was Monday Night for the Master as usual, then went and watched 'Hero' (if you haven't seen it, go watch it!) w/ some people.

Tuesday evening I stayed in after working all day long...and inadvertently ditched a...a plan to hang out (well, he didn't call either!).

Wednesday after church I went and saw afore-mentioned guy again, and had fun.

Then Thursday was the longest day of my life. I worked for 17 hours straight, w/ only a 30 min lunch break (during which I had to run an errand). No lunch, no dinner. First I substituted in a 3rd grade class, then workd w/ my usual 1st graders, then tutored a kid who's in high school that I tutored when he was in elementary school. For 3 hours. In geometry. It's going to be a challenge... After that I met up w/ a few friends until my mother started calling to see where I was.

Then Friday I went to class and work (I got out of work early!) and then went on date #2. He picked me up, then we went and ate at Carvers, then to his house for a bit and talked w/ his roomates, then to see National Treasure. I fell asleep. I felt horrible, b/c we're on a date, and he paid and all. After that he took me home.

Saturday we had plans to hang out w/ our friend Megan. After I got home from a day of shopping in Tulsa w/ my family, I called to see what was up. They said to come on over. So I went (it was abt 7). Megan had to be @ work @ 945. So we hang out for awhile, watch some of the OU game. But he was very weird, it seemed like to me. Didn't hug me or anything...sat at the other end of the couch (and after all the time we'd spent together that week, that was odd). I don't know if it's b/c Megan was around, or because...I just don't know. So then Meg gets up to go to work, and he says he's heading out too. I was just like oh, ok. So he walks to his car and says "see you guys later". That's it!! So I was upset (it may not sound like a big deal now, but if I wrote out the whole story...), and I called my friend to talk. He told me to come over to where he was hanging out w/ some friends, so I went. We sat outside and talked for awhile, and when I went in they had a spot for me on the couch and some popcorn and a drink for me. They were wonderful. We finished the movie they were watching, then played a couple of games and talked.

Then Sunday was great. Bridgitt and I helped my mom w/ the 2's and 3's class @ church, and then I helped out in Bible Hour as usual. Afterwards a bunch of us went to Charlie's for lunch, which was fun. Got to visit w/ some friends. Afterwards I came home and put on a Bing Crosby Christmas record and decorated the Christmas tree w/ my family. After that Molly and I went and rented a movie together. Then church. After church, a few of us decided to go to Mazzios and then to Jeff's. All in all, a wonderful time. I got a little nerdier.

And today...class, work, dinner, MNM, and a couple of girls came over to watch a show. So things have been pretty good!! Just wanted to update a bit before it got too overwhelming. *emily*


  posted by Emily @ 9:40 PM

 
Yes yes, I know, it has been stinking forever since I posted anything. I barely remember what I posted about last. Ah yes, the Kansas City trip. Also, I'd like to post a few pictures on here once I figure out how (I'm working on it!).

Right now things are crazy busy... Thanksgiving break was good, my grandparents came in and we all hung out alot. On Friday I kinda spent some time w/ a boy...which was really fun. Once again, no details, sorry. But we're supposed to go out again on Friday...but he hasn't called me yet. Hmm. It's only Monday, I suppose. Saturday I went shopping w/ my family in Tulsa. 6 of us in one car. But I got some clothes (paid for in part by my parents!) and had a good time.

Sunday night a good friend of mine called, saying that her boyfriend had broken up w/ her. It broke my heart that she was so upset about it. She trusted him, and he broke her heart...again. I don't really wan't to say more about it than that for now.

I also finished Sex and the City Season 2 this week. I have decided that Carrie is officially my hero.

And...oh, I read a wonderful book a little bit back called "Vivian Lives" about a 20-something yr old who moves to New York City and makes a way for herself, and I loved it. The website to it is here and you should definetly check it out ladies.

Also, in the fall I fully intend to do the Disney World Internship thingy and live in Orlando for a semester...if anyone else is interested (you can get college credit and they pay you), the website for that is here. Look into it.

And now a funny story:

In my class @ work I have a child, let's call him Dave. One of the most...challenging kids in the school. There are also alot of Spanish-speaking children @ this school. Because of this, we hand out both English and Spanish notes for the children to take home so the parents can read them. Today I passed out the Spanish notes first, and Dave says, "Hey, what about us human kids??!" I almost fell over laughing.

And @ work today I made a Lego ambulance, fire truck, penguin, and half of a giraffe. I love my job.

And that's it for tonight. I'm tired and I never know when I'll be busy with 5 yr olds all day.

Until next time...

*emily*


  posted by Emily @ 11:06 PM