Hello everyone!
I apologize, I know it's been so long since I've updated last. I have no real excuse, other than I has indeed been a crazy busy time recently. As some of you may or may not know, it is finals week in college!! And if you go to an intense school like mine, you'd be having massive work loads for the past couple of weeks! FORTUNATELY, I am pulling through it all well! I have had two finals so far; and received A's on BOTH!! It's awesome to see and feel that all my hard work and dedication to my work is paying off. And I actually feel like I am learning quite a bit!
Moreover, my work with our newspaper has gotten better as well, although now the paper is finished until next semester. On that note, next semester will test all my skills; I will be taking all very difficult classes, and I am expecting no mercy. So, I am debating not working for the Oracle again. It was nice to have that small income coming in, but I will need a better paying job.
Only two more days, and two more final exams to go!! Religions and Communications! I am studying for both of them in depth, you may feel the class was easy as pie, but when it comes to a final exam, you never know what you'll get. I'm trying to keep my head up.
On the other side of college - the social side; I couldn't love my family here more. We went out to a lovely Christmas feast at Bucca di Beppo last night and all dressed nicely and simply enjoyed each other's company!
CHRISTMAS IS COMING VERY SOON!! No matter what you celebrate, happy holidays to everyone! Be safe and warm this season, and get some loving family time in! I can't wait to get home and see everyone!
Life is really falling into place for me, and I couldn't be happier.
So, wherever you are in college, or in celebration, keep breathing and stay happy everyone!!
-Sof xoxo
Monday, December 17, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Happy Beginning of the Holidays!!
Hello everyone!
We all know Thanksgiving is just around the corner...and then of course Christmas is following right on behind it. But no matter what you celebrate or how you celebrate it, I wanted to say that I hope everyone has happy holidays, and spends some time with their families!
I get to return to Neenah on Wednesday, my brother is picking me up from campus right after my last class at 3. :)))
Words cannot express how excited I am to get home and see my family, lay in my bed, hug my dog, and see my friends off at other colleges.
We all know Thanksgiving is just around the corner...and then of course Christmas is following right on behind it. But no matter what you celebrate or how you celebrate it, I wanted to say that I hope everyone has happy holidays, and spends some time with their families!
I get to return to Neenah on Wednesday, my brother is picking me up from campus right after my last class at 3. :)))
Words cannot express how excited I am to get home and see my family, lay in my bed, hug my dog, and see my friends off at other colleges.
It will be so nice to be reunited with the Mercury crew. I hope everyone is well.
Until then, I'm off to continue working my endless amounts of homework! Keep breathing everyone and have a great rest of your week!
Happy Thanksgiving (to be).
-Sof xoxo
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sweater weather.
Hello all!
I hope everyone is having a good Monday, and enjoyed some good sleep last night!
I wanted to take this time to make sure everyone who is feeling the cold weather these days, is bundling up! This morning, (sometime around 3 or 4 am) we had our first snowfall, and I woke up to a very, very cold, brisk day. Make sure to keep warm, everyone! And stay healthy, especially if you're working as hard as us college kids are these days!
I thought I'd make a quick list of all the things I love for the cold weather.
- SWEATERS. Hence the title of this post - I just love wearing my large, over sized sweaters while studying in my dorm, or the student center.
- HOT Starbucks drinks! Especially a hot, chai tea latte with whip. It's delicious! For the holidays, Starbucks is also offering fun drinks like the caramel brulee latte, and the eggnog latte!
- Scarves, and hats! Making sure to wear these extra layers while walking to class - it really helps!
- Boots - With thick socks. Right now I've been loving wearing tights with boots and a dress or skirt. Don't forget a jacket!
- Hot soup - Need I explain my theory behind this?
-Anything with cinnamon. - Just such a warming scent and taste, especially in cakes, cookies and drinks.
These are all I could come up with for today! I'm sure there will be more very soon!
Stay warm and keep breathing!
-Sof xoxo
I hope everyone is having a good Monday, and enjoyed some good sleep last night!
I wanted to take this time to make sure everyone who is feeling the cold weather these days, is bundling up! This morning, (sometime around 3 or 4 am) we had our first snowfall, and I woke up to a very, very cold, brisk day. Make sure to keep warm, everyone! And stay healthy, especially if you're working as hard as us college kids are these days!
I thought I'd make a quick list of all the things I love for the cold weather.
- SWEATERS. Hence the title of this post - I just love wearing my large, over sized sweaters while studying in my dorm, or the student center.
- HOT Starbucks drinks! Especially a hot, chai tea latte with whip. It's delicious! For the holidays, Starbucks is also offering fun drinks like the caramel brulee latte, and the eggnog latte!
- Scarves, and hats! Making sure to wear these extra layers while walking to class - it really helps!
- Boots - With thick socks. Right now I've been loving wearing tights with boots and a dress or skirt. Don't forget a jacket!
- Hot soup - Need I explain my theory behind this?
-Anything with cinnamon. - Just such a warming scent and taste, especially in cakes, cookies and drinks.These are all I could come up with for today! I'm sure there will be more very soon!
Stay warm and keep breathing!
-Sof xoxo
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Going abroad.
An overdue hello.
Hello all,
I apologize for taking so long to post! It's been crazy these days, I know it's no excuse! Here are some exciting updates!
I had midterms for my first semester, and so far so good! I am getting mostly A's and a B+...which is awesome, even though it has been a lot of work to get to this point. I will be registering for classes next week, and I am beginning to create my four year plan for my college degree! It's an exciting process, but also extremely terrifying.
I have changed my major, and with these changes, I have people on my side, and I finally know what I want...what I need to do with my life.
I plan to double major in Global Studies and International Journalism with a minor in Middle Eastern studies! I couldn't be more excited, as I get to take Arabic at Macalester next year. It will probably be the hardest class of my life, but I need this right now.
There is so much happening with my personal life...yet at the same time, nothing is moving forward at all with my friends from high school, I think it's strange, yet exciting and great how everyone is finding their paths... I just wish the best for all of them. All of them.
As for me, I love to be keeping busy! Whether it be with the endless amount of papers I am writing, or working for the Oracle, my school's newspaper, or making meetings and connections with future colleagues and advisers. It's crazy. Absolutely insane, but I love it.
I can't wait to get home for Thanksgiving, though I'll be working at the Y again over break, and I won't be able to stay for J term, because of work. I'm still excited to get back home for a bit to see friends and family!
For all my family out there who keep up with my blog, if you ever want to write to me I'd absolutely appreciate it, and will try my hardest to write back!!
My address is:
Sofia White c/o Hamline University
1536 Hewitt Ave. p.o. box 2747
Saint Paul, MN 55104
I hope everyone is doing well, and enjoying life! Stay happy and keep breathing!
-Sof xoxo
I apologize for taking so long to post! It's been crazy these days, I know it's no excuse! Here are some exciting updates!
I had midterms for my first semester, and so far so good! I am getting mostly A's and a B+...which is awesome, even though it has been a lot of work to get to this point. I will be registering for classes next week, and I am beginning to create my four year plan for my college degree! It's an exciting process, but also extremely terrifying.
I have changed my major, and with these changes, I have people on my side, and I finally know what I want...what I need to do with my life.
I plan to double major in Global Studies and International Journalism with a minor in Middle Eastern studies! I couldn't be more excited, as I get to take Arabic at Macalester next year. It will probably be the hardest class of my life, but I need this right now.
There is so much happening with my personal life...yet at the same time, nothing is moving forward at all with my friends from high school, I think it's strange, yet exciting and great how everyone is finding their paths... I just wish the best for all of them. All of them.
As for me, I love to be keeping busy! Whether it be with the endless amount of papers I am writing, or working for the Oracle, my school's newspaper, or making meetings and connections with future colleagues and advisers. It's crazy. Absolutely insane, but I love it.
I can't wait to get home for Thanksgiving, though I'll be working at the Y again over break, and I won't be able to stay for J term, because of work. I'm still excited to get back home for a bit to see friends and family!
For all my family out there who keep up with my blog, if you ever want to write to me I'd absolutely appreciate it, and will try my hardest to write back!!
My address is:
Sofia White c/o Hamline University
1536 Hewitt Ave. p.o. box 2747
Saint Paul, MN 55104
I hope everyone is doing well, and enjoying life! Stay happy and keep breathing!
-Sof xoxo
Sunday, October 7, 2012
"And there's still a lot of hurt left over."
hey guys,
I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend, and is ready for another long, chilly week!
I had an awesome weekend, especially Friday!
Today however, I am feeling quite in the dumps. I don't know why...nothing too out of the ordinary happened, I got some weird news from a friend over the phone that got me thinking about another friend of mine.
Also, I've been really thinking about the past today. For a few reasons, possibly. But, throughout the course of the day I've had a couple flashbacks to a couple years ago, and even just last year/last summer. Some are very happy, some are sad.
Both leave me crying.
Maybe I just need some sleep. Have a great Sunday, everyone. I love you all and keep breathing!
Coldplay - Fix You
^^^ I'll leave you with the song of the day.
<3
I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend, and is ready for another long, chilly week!
I had an awesome weekend, especially Friday!
Today however, I am feeling quite in the dumps. I don't know why...nothing too out of the ordinary happened, I got some weird news from a friend over the phone that got me thinking about another friend of mine.
Also, I've been really thinking about the past today. For a few reasons, possibly. But, throughout the course of the day I've had a couple flashbacks to a couple years ago, and even just last year/last summer. Some are very happy, some are sad.
Both leave me crying.
Maybe I just need some sleep. Have a great Sunday, everyone. I love you all and keep breathing!
Coldplay - Fix You
^^^ I'll leave you with the song of the day.
<3
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Thursday night update.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thursday, and getting ready for a fun, (chilly) weekend.
It's very cold here in Saint Paul tonight, so I'm making myself a hot cup of tea...though it's definitely not as beautiful as this picture I found...
Anyway, stay warm, and if you're a college or high school student, get some sleep tonight. <3
-Sof xo
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Welcome to college.
Hey Guys!
I am having a pretty productive day today, woke up, got my ass in the shower then off to class for an hour and a half of lecturing about communication models and whatnot.
This research paper is going to be the death of me.
SPEAKING OF PAPERS, did you know that in college a B is actually ABOVE AVERAGE?? And that a C is considered completely normal?? Yeah, professors are tough, kids. I am figuring this out as I got my first ever B- on a paper and my professor told me, "well done."
Lovely.
Anyway, today is my productive days, I washed my dishes after class and picked up my regular coffee. Now I am getting some good homework done before my meeting in the writing center later.
Yeah, I scheduled an appointment with the writing center...because I am SO not used to writing research papers along with three others (of all varying types) at the same time. It's been rough, but awesome.
I kind of had a realization earlier today/last night/last week that I want to be a journalist for the rest of my life. I am seriously loving this job at the Oracle, and even though it pays less than desirable, I'm getting an in with the business which is great.
My first story comes out in the paper today!! :)
Last night I went to a meditation class and fell asleep...***EMBARRASSING**
Well, I think that about sums everything up for now. I am going to get back to my homework, go to my meeting and maybe later go swim or something. Until then, enjoy this random picture below!!
I am having a pretty productive day today, woke up, got my ass in the shower then off to class for an hour and a half of lecturing about communication models and whatnot.
This research paper is going to be the death of me.
SPEAKING OF PAPERS, did you know that in college a B is actually ABOVE AVERAGE?? And that a C is considered completely normal?? Yeah, professors are tough, kids. I am figuring this out as I got my first ever B- on a paper and my professor told me, "well done."
Lovely.
Anyway, today is my productive days, I washed my dishes after class and picked up my regular coffee. Now I am getting some good homework done before my meeting in the writing center later.
Yeah, I scheduled an appointment with the writing center...because I am SO not used to writing research papers along with three others (of all varying types) at the same time. It's been rough, but awesome.
I kind of had a realization earlier today/last night/last week that I want to be a journalist for the rest of my life. I am seriously loving this job at the Oracle, and even though it pays less than desirable, I'm getting an in with the business which is great.
My first story comes out in the paper today!! :)
Last night I went to a meditation class and fell asleep...***EMBARRASSING**
Well, I think that about sums everything up for now. I am going to get back to my homework, go to my meeting and maybe later go swim or something. Until then, enjoy this random picture below!!
Keep breathing everyone and have a great week!!
-Sof
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Another late night on the 3rd floor.
Hey guys.... It's going to be another late night here on the third floor of our campus library. I thought i'd post some pictures in case anyone needs to reference a crazy busy, tired, stressed, yet incredibly happy college student!
If anyone can relate/is in the same situation, the important things to remember are to sleep as much as you can, whenever you can! Eat eat eat, but HEALTHY!! Get in that stress relief with meditation, and exercise and DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS!!
Keep breathing and keep going, guys!
-Sof xoxo
If anyone can relate/is in the same situation, the important things to remember are to sleep as much as you can, whenever you can! Eat eat eat, but HEALTHY!! Get in that stress relief with meditation, and exercise and DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS!!
Keep breathing and keep going, guys!
-Sof xoxo
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
I'm on deadline!!
Hello beautiful people!
I don't remember if I mentioned to you guys or not that I got a job as a writer for our college newspaper?? If I did...then I am sorry for the repetition. If not; CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??
Anyway, the reason for this post is not to reiterate that I now, have a job. It's to tell you that today at precisely 5:06, I was emailed my first assignment...DUE TOMORROW. Yeah! This job is crazy and insane and I LOVE IT! I had to bike an hour through Saint Paul, (an area I am not at all familiar with) to get to this restaurant called the Chatterbox Pub, (check it out if you're ever in the area, it's great!) to interview the owner and a few customers. Now, remember, I was sent this assignment around 5, didn't get it until about 5:30 after diving practice, had to shower in minutes to get my butt on over there. After the interview, the owner gave me a complimentary meal!! It was delicious! *ahh the perks of being a journalist ;)
I arrived back to campus at about 8:45- and I JUST finished my story, after downing a grade Chai tea latte from Starbucks. :)
*breathes* Tomorrow right after communications class, I have to run over to my staff meeting with the Oracle (the paper name).
And I still need to finish my homework for tonight...Ahhhh busy busy busy..
Keep breathing everyone!!
-Sof
I don't remember if I mentioned to you guys or not that I got a job as a writer for our college newspaper?? If I did...then I am sorry for the repetition. If not; CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??
Anyway, the reason for this post is not to reiterate that I now, have a job. It's to tell you that today at precisely 5:06, I was emailed my first assignment...DUE TOMORROW. Yeah! This job is crazy and insane and I LOVE IT! I had to bike an hour through Saint Paul, (an area I am not at all familiar with) to get to this restaurant called the Chatterbox Pub, (check it out if you're ever in the area, it's great!) to interview the owner and a few customers. Now, remember, I was sent this assignment around 5, didn't get it until about 5:30 after diving practice, had to shower in minutes to get my butt on over there. After the interview, the owner gave me a complimentary meal!! It was delicious! *ahh the perks of being a journalist ;)
I arrived back to campus at about 8:45- and I JUST finished my story, after downing a grade Chai tea latte from Starbucks. :)
*breathes* Tomorrow right after communications class, I have to run over to my staff meeting with the Oracle (the paper name).
And I still need to finish my homework for tonight...Ahhhh busy busy busy..
Keep breathing everyone!!
-Sof
Monday, September 24, 2012
Late night study nights...
Hello all,
I thought it was time for a round of "STUDY SESSIONS WITH SOF"!!!
It's about 10:41 and my friends and I are just hanging out in someone's dorm..doing homework, reading, texting, studying etc.. Hopefully I will be able to gather up enough focus to finish studying for my communications exam tomorrow.
I hope everyone has had a spectacular Monday! I know mine was majorly busy, and I went diving for the first time in months!! It felt great to be back on the board. It wasn't much, but it was something.
I continue to feel incredibly thankful for the people I've met, and this amazing experience I've been given. I just hope I don't mess it up now. :P
Have a fantastic night everyone!! I'm off to finish studying and maybe have some chips and salsa tonight!
Keep breathing,
-Sof xo
I thought it was time for a round of "STUDY SESSIONS WITH SOF"!!!
It's about 10:41 and my friends and I are just hanging out in someone's dorm..doing homework, reading, texting, studying etc.. Hopefully I will be able to gather up enough focus to finish studying for my communications exam tomorrow.
I hope everyone has had a spectacular Monday! I know mine was majorly busy, and I went diving for the first time in months!! It felt great to be back on the board. It wasn't much, but it was something.
I continue to feel incredibly thankful for the people I've met, and this amazing experience I've been given. I just hope I don't mess it up now. :P
Have a fantastic night everyone!! I'm off to finish studying and maybe have some chips and salsa tonight!
Keep breathing,
-Sof xo
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
God, I just really hate pickles.
So...I'm sitting in bed right now drinking some very delicious tea...(THANK YOU JEFF!!) I am quite sick today, and not feeling at all like doing anything.
I was finally able to prop my sickly self up enough to type out something semi interesting..
The title of this post is dedicated to my lovely friends Jeff and Yvonne, who INSISTED I write about pickles today...though I have no idea why..
I have so much homework to do.
So I will leave you at this; Pickles are disgusting.
This is all. Off to more homework.
Keep breathing
-Sof
I was finally able to prop my sickly self up enough to type out something semi interesting..
The title of this post is dedicated to my lovely friends Jeff and Yvonne, who INSISTED I write about pickles today...though I have no idea why..
I have so much homework to do.
So I will leave you at this; Pickles are disgusting.
This is all. Off to more homework.
Keep breathing
-Sof
Monday, September 17, 2012
It's Not my Fault I'm Happy.
Hello beautiful people!!
Please ignore the title of this blog post...I had no idea what to call this post, so I chose one of my favorite songs by Passion Pit. (Check em' out!)
Anyway, this post is just a quick update on my life. Here goes nothing, again.
So, classes are really starting to become more settling. I finally have my whole schedule worked out, and I know when to drop off certain books, where to sit to do homework...and when I can squeeze in a coffee. :)
Life is good! I had an awesome weekend and met/became closer to some really cool people. I cannot stress enough how much better college is vs. high school. Honestly.
People are just so open here, and friendly. Everyone cares about doing well, and the drama stays AWAY!
Currently, I am sitting on my bed, writing this lovely post to you lovely people. My two roommates, (Amy and Yvonne..aka NIGHTHAWK) and my amazingly cool friend Martha are with me- in my dorm. I'm supposed to be doing homework right now...and I was! There's so much on my mind, but the best was I can describe it is pure excitement to be here. Meeting all these great people and being a part of this college is just what I needed.
Like my picture, guys??? :)
Had a lovely Skype date with Amber earlier. <3 Miss her too much.
Hopefully headed back to the U of M soon, so see more people and have more fun!
But I am off to finish more homework...Maybe have a Lord of the Rings movie night tonight!!
Keep Breathing guys...<3
-Sof xoxo
Please ignore the title of this blog post...I had no idea what to call this post, so I chose one of my favorite songs by Passion Pit. (Check em' out!)
Anyway, this post is just a quick update on my life. Here goes nothing, again.
So, classes are really starting to become more settling. I finally have my whole schedule worked out, and I know when to drop off certain books, where to sit to do homework...and when I can squeeze in a coffee. :)
Life is good! I had an awesome weekend and met/became closer to some really cool people. I cannot stress enough how much better college is vs. high school. Honestly.
People are just so open here, and friendly. Everyone cares about doing well, and the drama stays AWAY!
Currently, I am sitting on my bed, writing this lovely post to you lovely people. My two roommates, (Amy and Yvonne..aka NIGHTHAWK) and my amazingly cool friend Martha are with me- in my dorm. I'm supposed to be doing homework right now...and I was! There's so much on my mind, but the best was I can describe it is pure excitement to be here. Meeting all these great people and being a part of this college is just what I needed.
Like my picture, guys??? :)
Had a lovely Skype date with Amber earlier. <3 Miss her too much.
Hopefully headed back to the U of M soon, so see more people and have more fun!
But I am off to finish more homework...Maybe have a Lord of the Rings movie night tonight!!
Keep Breathing guys...<3
-Sof xoxo
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Words of Wisdom
"'Conjoiner rejoinder poisoner concealer revelator. Look at it, rising up and rising down, taking everything with it.'
'What's that?' I asked.
'Water,' the Dutchman said. 'Well, and time.'"
-Peter Van Houten, An Imperial Affliction
Monday, September 10, 2012
Happy Monday!!
Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a spectacular Monday, and had an awesome weekend! I know I did!
I got to go to the U of M with my roommate to visit my bestest friend Ambarrrr:)
We had so much fun, and although it was totally uncomfortable crashing on the floor of her dorm overnight, I still had a blast!
Last night my roommate and I ordered Jimmy Johns and watched The Dark Knight...Omg epic. I love Batman <3
Anyway, here are some more pictures of me flaunting my cute dress in my dorm room today..enjoy!
I hope everyone has a great week, more to come soon I promise!
I got to go to the U of M with my roommate to visit my bestest friend Ambarrrr:)
We had so much fun, and although it was totally uncomfortable crashing on the floor of her dorm overnight, I still had a blast!
Last night my roommate and I ordered Jimmy Johns and watched The Dark Knight...Omg epic. I love Batman <3
Anyway, here are some more pictures of me flaunting my cute dress in my dorm room today..enjoy!
I hope everyone has a great week, more to come soon I promise!
Keep breathing everyone!
-Sof <3
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
I am so incredibly happy.
I love my roommates. Everything is so amazing right now, I wish I could freeze this moment.
Keep breathing.
-Sof <3 xoxo
Monday, September 3, 2012
Pipers UNITE!!!
Hello all!!
This next post will be on a very exciting and new topic that is my COLLEGE LIFE!!!!
I am finally here, at Hamline University beginning my 4 years as a college student. This is a huge transition in my life, and I have been very very busy with it all, so forgive my laziness to post on some occasions!
<< This is me. In my dorm room. At my very own desk. Under my very own lofted bed. At my very own computer.. Obviously. ;)
*Notice the dream-catcher in the background??
Anyway, I thought maybe, to go along with the college theme, I could do a sort of college experience series.. Like do's and don'ts??
Not that I really know all that much about it...I haven't even officially begun my classes yet! (They start on Wednesday.)
ANYWAY,
I'm still considering a lot! Like "steps to being happy...AT COLLEGE"
Or.... Things to do while you're bored...AT COLLEGE.
Or... What to use/wear/eat/use...WHILE IN COLLEGE ;)
Can you tell I'm a bit excited?? Keep breathing everyone and hopefully more to come very soon!!
<3 Sof
This next post will be on a very exciting and new topic that is my COLLEGE LIFE!!!!
I am finally here, at Hamline University beginning my 4 years as a college student. This is a huge transition in my life, and I have been very very busy with it all, so forgive my laziness to post on some occasions!
<< This is me. In my dorm room. At my very own desk. Under my very own lofted bed. At my very own computer.. Obviously. ;)
*Notice the dream-catcher in the background??
Anyway, I thought maybe, to go along with the college theme, I could do a sort of college experience series.. Like do's and don'ts??
Not that I really know all that much about it...I haven't even officially begun my classes yet! (They start on Wednesday.)
ANYWAY,
I'm still considering a lot! Like "steps to being happy...AT COLLEGE"
Or.... Things to do while you're bored...AT COLLEGE.
Or... What to use/wear/eat/use...WHILE IN COLLEGE ;)
Can you tell I'm a bit excited?? Keep breathing everyone and hopefully more to come very soon!!
<3 Sof
Thursday, August 30, 2012
A short farewell.
Keep breathing and good luck to anyone else just starting their freshman year in college. :)
-Sof <3
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
THREE MORE DAYS
Hey guys, please enjoy this video of the new updates and what is to come!! Still a super exciting time...still don't have a script..
keep breathing!
-Sof
-Sof
Friday, August 24, 2012
Haute Chocolate
Hey guys!!
Please watch this video below about my exciting news!!
Forgive my appearance, it was a long night, and needless to say, going to be a long day packing.
Enjoy!! <3
www.myhautechocolate.blogspot.com
^^ NEW BLOG - PLEASE CHECK IT OUT. :)
Please watch this video below about my exciting news!!
Forgive my appearance, it was a long night, and needless to say, going to be a long day packing.
Enjoy!! <3
www.myhautechocolate.blogspot.com
^^ NEW BLOG - PLEASE CHECK IT OUT. :)
Monday, August 20, 2012
Blonde hair don't care.
I kid you not, my hair was a much darker colour than it is now, at the beginning of the summer.
I don't quite know how I feel about it, and people keep asking me if I am dying it. NO! I never dye my hair. Ever.
It's super damaged though, and I am getting it cut next Tuesday!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
UPDATE UPDATE ...Just kidding it's not that exciting ;)
Hello all!
It's time for another round of "Sofia updates her blog and no one really cares because it's all pretty useless information!!" Haha, only joking.
Today I am taking a sort of 'mental day'. I had such a busy last couple of weeks (and weekends) that I need a day just to myself! So I have taken care of a couple of emails and did some of my work stuff to get ready for SAFETY WEEK AT THE YMCA!! ..yay.. Anyway, this will be my very last week of work this summer! I am happy yet nervous at the same time, because this means college is officially right around the corner.
I. Couldn't. Be. More. Excited. You guys, this is really happening, it's all coming so fast and I just want to run all the way to Saint Paul and get it going already!
However, on sort of a sad point, it's been rough saying goodbye to all my friends. I've already mentioned this before, but I do believe I have now officially seen some of my good friends for the last time.
It has to happen, and we all knew it was coming, but it's weird.
Also, people's true colors are beginning to show. I say this because one of my really good friends, someone I have had some serious history with, has completely let me down. I used to have miles of respect for him...But like many others, he has fallen and placed me under two different categories. Has made me put up with uncomfortable situations, and acted as if he gives less than a nickle about our friendship.
I guess this was bound to happen with some people, and it's better I find out now rather than trying to put effort into making a (friend) relationship work even with the relatively little distance between our two colleges.
We all have those days where we hope the person we care about would just wake up one morning and realize all you've done for them, and how you've always been there.
Later today I have to apply for a major student loan. My dad told me it'd take me about 2 hours to completely fill out...great. :p
Wish me luck! I hope everyone has an awesome Sunday, this weather is beautiful!!
keep breathing,
Sof <3
It's time for another round of "Sofia updates her blog and no one really cares because it's all pretty useless information!!" Haha, only joking.
Today I am taking a sort of 'mental day'. I had such a busy last couple of weeks (and weekends) that I need a day just to myself! So I have taken care of a couple of emails and did some of my work stuff to get ready for SAFETY WEEK AT THE YMCA!! ..yay.. Anyway, this will be my very last week of work this summer! I am happy yet nervous at the same time, because this means college is officially right around the corner.
I. Couldn't. Be. More. Excited. You guys, this is really happening, it's all coming so fast and I just want to run all the way to Saint Paul and get it going already!
However, on sort of a sad point, it's been rough saying goodbye to all my friends. I've already mentioned this before, but I do believe I have now officially seen some of my good friends for the last time.
It has to happen, and we all knew it was coming, but it's weird.
Also, people's true colors are beginning to show. I say this because one of my really good friends, someone I have had some serious history with, has completely let me down. I used to have miles of respect for him...But like many others, he has fallen and placed me under two different categories. Has made me put up with uncomfortable situations, and acted as if he gives less than a nickle about our friendship.
I guess this was bound to happen with some people, and it's better I find out now rather than trying to put effort into making a (friend) relationship work even with the relatively little distance between our two colleges.
We all have those days where we hope the person we care about would just wake up one morning and realize all you've done for them, and how you've always been there.
Later today I have to apply for a major student loan. My dad told me it'd take me about 2 hours to completely fill out...great. :p
Wish me luck! I hope everyone has an awesome Sunday, this weather is beautiful!!
keep breathing,
Sof <3
Friday, August 10, 2012
It will be Paradise.
Hello all!!
I am so very excited about this whole weekend. There is so much happening right now!!
I spent the whole week working about eight hour days.. but then last night I went camping with some of my really great friends! One of my best friends, Sarah Heywood, is turning 18 while in college at UNC-Chapel Hill. So we basically didn't sleep at all.. But had a blast! Eating junk food, hiking, camp fires, mud fights (from the resilient rain..)!!
Now today- after getting home at 7am, and on zero hours of sleep...I had another get together with some of my same, amazing friends and got to say goodbye to two of my best friends who are going to college down south. Again, Sarah Heywood, who is leaving on Sunday, and Erik Galloway - who is leaving on Tuesday. Erik is going to Indiana University in Bloomington. Maybe it was the lack of sleep, or the fact that these are the first two of my friends to be leaving, but I cried like a baby while saying goodbye.
I can't imagine what it'll be like later with the rest of my friends.
BACK TO THE EXCITING NEWS:
Tomorrow, at around 8am, I will be hitting the road with my best friend, a name you all know, Amber Hopfensperger on the way to the COLDPLAY MYLO XYLOTO CONCERT IN MINNEAPOLIS!!!!!
This concert will change my life. I am not joking. For the past three weeks, Amber and myself have been on a Coldplay diet, where we are not allowed to listen to the band AT ALL. I'm about to die!
Till next time, where I will be posting pictures and details from my amazing weekend, keep breathing people!!
I can't wait for this concert, it will be, I dare say, Paradise.
-Sof
I am so very excited about this whole weekend. There is so much happening right now!!
I spent the whole week working about eight hour days.. but then last night I went camping with some of my really great friends! One of my best friends, Sarah Heywood, is turning 18 while in college at UNC-Chapel Hill. So we basically didn't sleep at all.. But had a blast! Eating junk food, hiking, camp fires, mud fights (from the resilient rain..)!!
Now today- after getting home at 7am, and on zero hours of sleep...I had another get together with some of my same, amazing friends and got to say goodbye to two of my best friends who are going to college down south. Again, Sarah Heywood, who is leaving on Sunday, and Erik Galloway - who is leaving on Tuesday. Erik is going to Indiana University in Bloomington. Maybe it was the lack of sleep, or the fact that these are the first two of my friends to be leaving, but I cried like a baby while saying goodbye.
I can't imagine what it'll be like later with the rest of my friends.
BACK TO THE EXCITING NEWS:
Tomorrow, at around 8am, I will be hitting the road with my best friend, a name you all know, Amber Hopfensperger on the way to the COLDPLAY MYLO XYLOTO CONCERT IN MINNEAPOLIS!!!!!
This concert will change my life. I am not joking. For the past three weeks, Amber and myself have been on a Coldplay diet, where we are not allowed to listen to the band AT ALL. I'm about to die!
Till next time, where I will be posting pictures and details from my amazing weekend, keep breathing people!!
I can't wait for this concert, it will be, I dare say, Paradise.
-Sof
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Much is happening and much to come!!
Hello beautiful people!
You will not believe how crazy life is these days.
I work 8 hours a day...and when I'm not working, I'm running around...getting sent to the emergency room...house sitting...and trying to maintain a social life in the midst of it all!
So I just thought I'd drop in some new news going on now and soon to come!!
1. I GOT A NEW LAPTOP!! And it's about time, too! It's an HP envy 4 ultra book! Oh my goodness I love it so much and it is absolutely perfect!
This means I will hopefully be better at posting on this blog!
2. The Coldplay Mylo Xyloto concert (You know, the one that will change my life..) is in 10 DAYS!!!! I am sooo excited. My best friend Amber and I will be driving to Minneapolis the 11th in the morning..and be there all weekend. Can you say ROAD TRIP?? There's only one catch. We have agreed, that in order to enhance the amazingness of the concert, we won't listen to coldplay for the last two weeks up until the concert. I am going through some serious withdrawal.
3. I begin college officially on September 2nd, and I couldn't be more excited! It is such a crazy time, and I am getting all the shopping done...and the roommate situation is figured out..and next is the books! Wish me luck on amazon!
That's it for now, guys! I'll be back with more...when I think of more!
Keep breathing.
-Sof
You will not believe how crazy life is these days.
I work 8 hours a day...and when I'm not working, I'm running around...getting sent to the emergency room...house sitting...and trying to maintain a social life in the midst of it all!
So I just thought I'd drop in some new news going on now and soon to come!!
1. I GOT A NEW LAPTOP!! And it's about time, too! It's an HP envy 4 ultra book! Oh my goodness I love it so much and it is absolutely perfect!
This means I will hopefully be better at posting on this blog!
2. The Coldplay Mylo Xyloto concert (You know, the one that will change my life..) is in 10 DAYS!!!! I am sooo excited. My best friend Amber and I will be driving to Minneapolis the 11th in the morning..and be there all weekend. Can you say ROAD TRIP?? There's only one catch. We have agreed, that in order to enhance the amazingness of the concert, we won't listen to coldplay for the last two weeks up until the concert. I am going through some serious withdrawal.
3. I begin college officially on September 2nd, and I couldn't be more excited! It is such a crazy time, and I am getting all the shopping done...and the roommate situation is figured out..and next is the books! Wish me luck on amazon!
That's it for now, guys! I'll be back with more...when I think of more!
Keep breathing.
-Sof
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Sometimes, I like to scream.
Hey guys!
I have been sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosoosososo busy these days. People keep asking me, "How's your summer going??" Expecting a rather happy-go-lucky response.
In return, however, I reply, "Busy as Hell."
I work every day, mostly twice a day...and I love my job...I love my job.... I just always smell like chlorine. :p Also, right now, college is about a month away. Which is pretty scary to think about considering all the things I have yet to do..
I have my graduation party this Sunday!...and to be honest I can't wait..TILL IT'S OVER. It's sooo stressful! And there's so much to do! Between me printing off glamorous pictures of my face and picking up big blue coolers I try to get some friend time in.
Today, Amber and I got up early and went to ihop for their red velvet pancakes!
I'm still trying to get my tan on in this heat. I lay out in the sun every now and then...but I get too hot and bored about 5 minutes in... So that isn't getting me too far.
Anyway, nothing else of news to share other than my continuous transition into my new and upcoming life!
So exciting, so stay tuned beautiful people and remember to keep breathing!!
<3
I have been sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosoosososo busy these days. People keep asking me, "How's your summer going??" Expecting a rather happy-go-lucky response.
In return, however, I reply, "Busy as Hell."
I work every day, mostly twice a day...and I love my job...I love my job.... I just always smell like chlorine. :p Also, right now, college is about a month away. Which is pretty scary to think about considering all the things I have yet to do..
I have my graduation party this Sunday!...and to be honest I can't wait..TILL IT'S OVER. It's sooo stressful! And there's so much to do! Between me printing off glamorous pictures of my face and picking up big blue coolers I try to get some friend time in.
Today, Amber and I got up early and went to ihop for their red velvet pancakes!
I'm still trying to get my tan on in this heat. I lay out in the sun every now and then...but I get too hot and bored about 5 minutes in... So that isn't getting me too far.
Anyway, nothing else of news to share other than my continuous transition into my new and upcoming life!
So exciting, so stay tuned beautiful people and remember to keep breathing!!
<3
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Beginnings of things I won't know how to end.
Yeah, well maybe I hurt you sometimes, but let's contrast and compare. Lift up your shirt, the wound isn't there.
Someone should come here to tell you it's over. Someone should have been here to tell you it never began.
We believe every lie and say we'll be friends, but how long will it last before we scratch all the scripts and rework the cast.
It's in our nature to complicate, but in the end it's the casualties that carry all the weight.
You're going to have to start using that brain of yours to access that talent of yours to show that beautiful heart of yours.
Maybe the soul is a suitcase that holds the backup plan - A collection of keys and the patience we need To start again. Maybe it's the thresholds that swallow us whole As we learn to let go, In spite of the dirt on our clothes.
I think the finish line's a good place we could start.
Just when the ground is crumbling away From under your bare feet I'll toss you a line and pull you up Won't let you admit defeat You're radiance has never failed Has never ceased to shine I'll be there like you've been for me Until the end of time.
Someone should come here to tell you it's over. Someone should have been here to tell you it never began.
We believe every lie and say we'll be friends, but how long will it last before we scratch all the scripts and rework the cast.
It's in our nature to complicate, but in the end it's the casualties that carry all the weight.
You're going to have to start using that brain of yours to access that talent of yours to show that beautiful heart of yours.
Maybe the soul is a suitcase that holds the backup plan - A collection of keys and the patience we need To start again. Maybe it's the thresholds that swallow us whole As we learn to let go, In spite of the dirt on our clothes.
I think the finish line's a good place we could start.
Just when the ground is crumbling away From under your bare feet I'll toss you a line and pull you up Won't let you admit defeat You're radiance has never failed Has never ceased to shine I'll be there like you've been for me Until the end of time.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Everything up to now
Goshh guys. It's been a while since my last personal "talking to my readers" post! I'll do my best to briefly catch everyone up!
IT'S SUMMAH TIME AND I'M SO THANKFUL!! I graduated high school on June 6th and it was a purely magical night! Everyone was so happy and excited and I got home at like 6am...hahahaha!
Anyway, I am working now almost full time at the YMCA, teaching lessons and loving it. No, I'm not kidding, I absolutely love love love my job. I get to work in a pool with little kids and awesome people and it's great! Except for the whole chlorine thing. :P
Uhmm, finishing up 12th grade turned out to be the longest couple of weeks my entire life! I ended my classes with decent grades, and I worked hard even through all the senioritis ;)
Now, I am looking forward to attending HAMLINE UNIVERSITY THIS FALL!! :) I am going to be a Piper! *note: It's funny because one of my best friend's name is Piper.
Tomorrow, I will leave for my World Affairs Seminar camp! I was chosen out of our High school class as the individual to represent Neenah High, at an international exchange leadership camp!
(I was granted a scholarship through our rotary club.)
I am excited, but nervous. I won't know anyone there, and it has been described to me as a "rigorous academic program". Great way to start off summer, huh!?
I will be gone for a week, but I'll be eager to return and enjoy 4th of July with all mis amigos! :)
Uhmmm what else. Oh, I've been getting lots of awesome music lately! I'm really kickin' up my summer playlist with some great stuff! Any suggestions are quite welcome!
Still so much happening, still just trying to breathe and enjoy the ride ;)
Keep breathing, beautiful people!
-Sof
IT'S SUMMAH TIME AND I'M SO THANKFUL!! I graduated high school on June 6th and it was a purely magical night! Everyone was so happy and excited and I got home at like 6am...hahahaha!
Anyway, I am working now almost full time at the YMCA, teaching lessons and loving it. No, I'm not kidding, I absolutely love love love my job. I get to work in a pool with little kids and awesome people and it's great! Except for the whole chlorine thing. :P
Uhmm, finishing up 12th grade turned out to be the longest couple of weeks my entire life! I ended my classes with decent grades, and I worked hard even through all the senioritis ;)
Now, I am looking forward to attending HAMLINE UNIVERSITY THIS FALL!! :) I am going to be a Piper! *note: It's funny because one of my best friend's name is Piper.
Tomorrow, I will leave for my World Affairs Seminar camp! I was chosen out of our High school class as the individual to represent Neenah High, at an international exchange leadership camp!
(I was granted a scholarship through our rotary club.)
I am excited, but nervous. I won't know anyone there, and it has been described to me as a "rigorous academic program". Great way to start off summer, huh!?
I will be gone for a week, but I'll be eager to return and enjoy 4th of July with all mis amigos! :)
Uhmmm what else. Oh, I've been getting lots of awesome music lately! I'm really kickin' up my summer playlist with some great stuff! Any suggestions are quite welcome!
Still so much happening, still just trying to breathe and enjoy the ride ;)
Keep breathing, beautiful people!
-Sof
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Quaint.
Don't be a saint.
Have an earthquake?
What a lake
for goodness sake.
Stop being so quaint.
You lazy piece of
cake.
What have I left to say?
Nothing more where you left
this ache.
Oh. These swollen days,
full of mischief and blank
stares.
Leave the past in a book,
lightly dusted with broken promises.
This message is no longer conforming
to the conformity theme.
So let me be,
in my own little quaint world.
With no history.
Have an earthquake?
What a lake
for goodness sake.
Stop being so quaint.
You lazy piece of
cake.
What have I left to say?
Nothing more where you left
this ache.
Oh. These swollen days,
full of mischief and blank
stares.
Leave the past in a book,
lightly dusted with broken promises.
This message is no longer conforming
to the conformity theme.
So let me be,
in my own little quaint world.
With no history.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
If you've found me, please let me know.
I’ve been trying to figure out who I am. I can tell you that when I stare at a room long enough, I’m nauseated at how disjointed everything looks - like a dollhouse with ugly furniture. I can tell you that I’ve been so tired lately, no matter how much sleep I get. There are thousands of worlds, universes even, inside of my mind, but I can’t tell you the names of the planets and the galaxies. I’m thinking of how I am, and I’m unsure of what the answer is. I’ve gotten terrible at articulating my thoughts, it seems. My words aren’t flowing. They’re stuck. I’m in a rut. These are my thoughts, but why do they feel so foreign? Where have I gone? I’ve hidden myself in a labyrinth with no end, but I wouldn’t be able to answer you if you asked me what I was hiding from. There are no monsters in my kingdom, but I still tremble in my dreams. If you’ve figured me out, or if you’ve found me, please let me know.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Busy days.
Hello beautiful people!
I am so very sorry, I have been awful at posting. But, in my defense, I have been extremely busy these days. ...Even if I only have one follower...Does anyone even care about my posts?? Probably not. But it helps me with stress relief so SUCK IT UP.
Anyway, today is Tuesday. And BOY has it been a busy day, I didn't get home until about 8 because after school I had yoga club, then I had to pick up my sister and her friend, run to the friends house to pick up some clothes and do chores, drop them off back home then go all the way back to the high school for my LAST pep band game. (For a grade.)
When I did make it home, I spent the entire time managing my clubs and work schedule, emailing groups and teachers and finally doing homework and studying for tests tomorrow. GAH.
I have a big psychology test tomorrow...yay..
A while ago, my iPod broke and I finally sent it in to be repaired last week...I'm going through some serious withdrawal.
I have had no inspiration to write because all of my topics and poems are on THAT IPOD!!
Been looking forward to college a lot more lately...I've noticed myself thinking about Hamline more than Twin Cities....I don't know yet though, I just want out.
Life is stressful and tiring and purely lacking in any sort of enjoyment whatsoever.
EXCEPT:
I had TONS of fun this past weekend with my best friend...we had a sleepover during the snowstorm that hit, and had an EPIC snowball fight with some friends. It was a really great time and I just really love it when everyone gets along.
Yay friendship.
BUT then Tuesday came around and so did school...and reality hit home with work on Monday. Thank goodness for yoga.
Seriously guys, you should all try yoga. It's awesome.
I'll put that in my next list of steps to being happy!
Also, I had solo and ensemble last weekend, and my solo went really well! I am just happy to be done with it, though I loved loved loved the piece. (as hard as it was...)
...insert random pictures here.
I am so very sorry, I have been awful at posting. But, in my defense, I have been extremely busy these days. ...Even if I only have one follower...Does anyone even care about my posts?? Probably not. But it helps me with stress relief so SUCK IT UP.
Anyway, today is Tuesday. And BOY has it been a busy day, I didn't get home until about 8 because after school I had yoga club, then I had to pick up my sister and her friend, run to the friends house to pick up some clothes and do chores, drop them off back home then go all the way back to the high school for my LAST pep band game. (For a grade.)
When I did make it home, I spent the entire time managing my clubs and work schedule, emailing groups and teachers and finally doing homework and studying for tests tomorrow. GAH.
I have a big psychology test tomorrow...yay..
A while ago, my iPod broke and I finally sent it in to be repaired last week...I'm going through some serious withdrawal.
I have had no inspiration to write because all of my topics and poems are on THAT IPOD!!
Been looking forward to college a lot more lately...I've noticed myself thinking about Hamline more than Twin Cities....I don't know yet though, I just want out.
Life is stressful and tiring and purely lacking in any sort of enjoyment whatsoever.
EXCEPT:
I had TONS of fun this past weekend with my best friend...we had a sleepover during the snowstorm that hit, and had an EPIC snowball fight with some friends. It was a really great time and I just really love it when everyone gets along.
Yay friendship.
BUT then Tuesday came around and so did school...and reality hit home with work on Monday. Thank goodness for yoga.
Seriously guys, you should all try yoga. It's awesome.
I'll put that in my next list of steps to being happy!
Also, I had solo and ensemble last weekend, and my solo went really well! I am just happy to be done with it, though I loved loved loved the piece. (as hard as it was...)
...insert random pictures here. Anywho. That's about it for tonight... Tomorrow is Wednesday, and I am not looking forward to it. I dislike Wednesdays...But the good news is, I'll be heading to the library after school to study and do homework, so until then!..
-Sof
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Little Secrets - Passion Pit
"Little Secrets"
when I came down the dawn poured into me
I shook 'em up the walls came crumbling
my thin skin trembling with these salty wounds
my stolen gold inside the emperor's tomb
now painting rainbows on my ugly face
I built this cardboard neighborhood's disgrace
but I ascend and serve my feverish need
within the confines of such chemistry
let this be our little secret
no one needs to know we're feeling
higher and higher and higher
higher and higher and higher
but I feel alive, oh, I feel it in me
up and up we keep on climbing
higher and higher and higher
higher and higher and higher
my face blew up at such a casual sight
the smattered colors of ecstatic fright
the rush above me to oblivion
outlining wet sidewalks in halogen
have you ever felt so goddamn strong?
how come it takes some people so damn long
he turned to squeeze the lemon juice to rain
the citrus drawing out the scene in stains
mother, I can tell what you've been thinking
staring at the stars on your ceiling
thinking once there was a power that you were weilding
but now I've hit the mark,
stabbing at the dark
and I cannot help but ignore the people staring at my scars
I shook 'em up the walls came crumbling
my thin skin trembling with these salty wounds
my stolen gold inside the emperor's tomb
now painting rainbows on my ugly face
I built this cardboard neighborhood's disgrace
but I ascend and serve my feverish need
within the confines of such chemistry
let this be our little secret
no one needs to know we're feeling
higher and higher and higher
higher and higher and higher
but I feel alive, oh, I feel it in me
up and up we keep on climbing
higher and higher and higher
higher and higher and higher
my face blew up at such a casual sight
the smattered colors of ecstatic fright
the rush above me to oblivion
outlining wet sidewalks in halogen
have you ever felt so goddamn strong?
how come it takes some people so damn long
he turned to squeeze the lemon juice to rain
the citrus drawing out the scene in stains
mother, I can tell what you've been thinking
staring at the stars on your ceiling
thinking once there was a power that you were weilding
but now I've hit the mark,
stabbing at the dark
and I cannot help but ignore the people staring at my scars
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
A little of everything. More.
Hello all! Happy Sunday!
I hope everyone had a fun and SAFE weekend! I know my weekend was lovely. I had many work meetings and now- a very very busy week coming up! My mother got knee surgery on Friday, and I was taking care of her all weekend, she's doing well!
Also, I had an awesome girl's night with my two best friends...and got to see my someone special on Saturday! <3 Homework was done today...of course.. And tomorrow I have an early morning band rehearsal for our concert in the evening! Go band!!
Hmm. The NHS boys swimming and diving team went to state this weekend! As far as I know (which apparently isn't very much) our divers did awesome!
More poetry and music up tomorrow, but for now, I need to sleep and get ready for a loooonnnngg Monday.
Sleep well everyone! Keep breathing!
-Sof
World Market. <3 yess.
True love.
I hope everyone had a fun and SAFE weekend! I know my weekend was lovely. I had many work meetings and now- a very very busy week coming up! My mother got knee surgery on Friday, and I was taking care of her all weekend, she's doing well!
Also, I had an awesome girl's night with my two best friends...and got to see my someone special on Saturday! <3 Homework was done today...of course.. And tomorrow I have an early morning band rehearsal for our concert in the evening! Go band!!
Hmm. The NHS boys swimming and diving team went to state this weekend! As far as I know (which apparently isn't very much) our divers did awesome!
More poetry and music up tomorrow, but for now, I need to sleep and get ready for a loooonnnngg Monday.
Sleep well everyone! Keep breathing!
-Sof
World Market. <3 yess. 
True love. Wednesday, February 15, 2012
A little of everything.
Hello beautiful people!
Thought I'd catch you all up with everything...I know it has been a while since I last posted.
WELL. I got a job teaching swimming lessons at the YMCA! It's really great! But, I still need to get a second job- to help pay for college.
Speaking of college! Over the weekend, I toured the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Hamline University! LOVED them both!!
Hamline is small, but it has everything I am looking for...and a great program to help me get started!
U of M is also amazing! I love love LOVE the campus! It's big and urban...which is what I am looking for in a campus...but..their programs (while still great ones!) are not as established as the one I need like at Hamline.
It's cray cray.
My best friend Amber (see post about her) is going to the U of M. Which is still my first choice...
We will have to see how everything turns out!
Hmm, school is good! Not too stressful, though I am busy with tutoring and my other clubs. Plus work. So I haven't been getting much sleep...Because my writing keeps me up at night, and sometimes my mind doesn't shut up long enough to sleep. Does anyone feel like this sometimes??
This is a picture of me and my friend Carson. Carson and I are currently fighting about something so stupid and pointless it hardly makes any sense to talk about. He and I don't/didn't see eye to eye on some matters and communication was lost... I do still miss him.
This is one of my best friends, Sam Fellner. Sam is a very special girl, with a life-changing story. I'll talk more about her at a different date... She recently got a "pixie" haircut, and looks absolutely amazing! <3
Thought I'd catch you all up with everything...I know it has been a while since I last posted.
WELL. I got a job teaching swimming lessons at the YMCA! It's really great! But, I still need to get a second job- to help pay for college.
Speaking of college! Over the weekend, I toured the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Hamline University! LOVED them both!!
Hamline is small, but it has everything I am looking for...and a great program to help me get started!
U of M is also amazing! I love love LOVE the campus! It's big and urban...which is what I am looking for in a campus...but..their programs (while still great ones!) are not as established as the one I need like at Hamline.
It's cray cray.
My best friend Amber (see post about her) is going to the U of M. Which is still my first choice...
We will have to see how everything turns out!
Hmm, school is good! Not too stressful, though I am busy with tutoring and my other clubs. Plus work. So I haven't been getting much sleep...Because my writing keeps me up at night, and sometimes my mind doesn't shut up long enough to sleep. Does anyone feel like this sometimes??
This is a picture of me and my friend Carson. Carson and I are currently fighting about something so stupid and pointless it hardly makes any sense to talk about. He and I don't/didn't see eye to eye on some matters and communication was lost... I do still miss him. 
This is one of my best friends, Sam Fellner. Sam is a very special girl, with a life-changing story. I'll talk more about her at a different date... She recently got a "pixie" haircut, and looks absolutely amazing! <3That's all I really have to talk about tonight, I'll probs post some poems and quotations later, but right now I have to go do my homework and get gas in my car...
Keep breathing everyone, be safe and get some sleep! <3
-Sof
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Quote of the day...via Lord of the Rings.
Frodo: I can't do this, Sam.
Sam: I know. It's all wrong. By rights we shouldn't even be here. But we are. It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger, they were. And sometimes you didn't want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something, even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didn't. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something.
Frodo: What are we holding onto, Sam?
Sam: That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo... and it's worth fighting for.
Sam: I know. It's all wrong. By rights we shouldn't even be here. But we are. It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger, they were. And sometimes you didn't want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something, even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didn't. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something.
Frodo: What are we holding onto, Sam?
Sam: That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo... and it's worth fighting for.
Monday, February 6, 2012
My person.
Hello all!
I thought I would take a moment and dedicate tonight's post to someone very special in my life. My best friend, Amber Hopfensperger.
This is her
<<< Isn't she beautiful? <3
Anyway, this girl...she has been with me through my darkest moments, and happiest hours. I owe her so much. She has never once left my side, or turned on me. She is my best friend, and "my person".
Here we are on a field trip to look at dead bodies. We wore the same outfit so we wouldn't get lost...Oh, yeah. We have like, the same style. :)
She might kill me for putting this picture on here. BUT she has THEE MOST BEAUTIFUL EYES EVA. It's cray cray. :) We do absolutely everything together. We even share a locker. Yeah.
"Sometimes I think I'm crazy, or stupid, or not even human because I see things so differently than everyone else." -Amber Hopfensperger
I thought I would take a moment and dedicate tonight's post to someone very special in my life. My best friend, Amber Hopfensperger.
<<< Isn't she beautiful? <3
Anyway, this girl...she has been with me through my darkest moments, and happiest hours. I owe her so much. She has never once left my side, or turned on me. She is my best friend, and "my person".
Here we are on a field trip to look at dead bodies. We wore the same outfit so we wouldn't get lost...Oh, yeah. We have like, the same style. :) 
She might kill me for putting this picture on here. BUT she has THEE MOST BEAUTIFUL EYES EVA. It's cray cray. :) We do absolutely everything together. We even share a locker. Yeah. When I got my coldplay tickets for Christmas, my parents didn't even think about asking who I would take...they knew I'd be texting her within the minute and telling her "OMG WE'RE GOING TO SEE COLDPLAY."
I do realize this post lacks format and editing, but who gives a schmallow. I'm enjoying myself. Which makes me happy....see! TAKING NOTES?? ;)
I remember one night, I was really upset. Like up all night crying. The next day, Amber showed up at my house with a huge pretty cupcake and chocolate. And we spent the day together, watching sex and the city and eating sushi. (It's our thing.)
She has a really awesome tattoo on her ankle that reads, "So whatever you do, don't let go." I was with her holding her hand the whole time while she got it. (The quotation is from the song Us against the world by Coldplay)
She plays soccer and runs, NBD.
AND. She's going to be a doctor. Like a legit med student. Yeah, she's so smart. <3 And I will be her roommate in college U of M Twin Cities!! :) We're so STOKED mannn. :)
MORE PICTURES:
"Sometimes I think I'm crazy, or stupid, or not even human because I see things so differently than everyone else." -Amber HopfenspergerI know like no one has a blogspot anymore...and errebody has a Tumblr now...So please check out Amber's tumblr! I'm putting the link below.
Keep breathing everyone and have a great night! <3
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