Ugh. It's exam week.  That time dreaded by all college students who have procrastinated all semester who have papers due, projects to turn in, and tests to take.  I really don't have time to blog since I have a history project due tomorrow, but as soon as I finish this blog, I'm going to do it.  Mark my word. In the meantime, I figured I'd write a random blog about life. 

Things I have come to realize/make me mad/make me happy/etc. etc. etc.

1.  If you are going to put Christmas lights on your bushes, please make sure that you cover the ENTIRE bush.  You know what I'm talking about.  When you use the net lights that don't cover the whole piece of nature.  Suck it up, buy another net of lights, and make your house and yard look beautiful!

2.  While we are on the Christmas subject, I love Christmas trees.  I hate to decorate Christmas trees, but I think they are glam.  I especially love my tree this year.  It has hot pink ornaments  :)

3.  When one is driving through a parking lot, especially a large one such as Wal-Mart, Target, Mall etc, please do not stop in the middle of the lane and turn your turn signal on to park in someone's place that is just beginning to load their car.  Now, if nobody is behind you, wait all day long and waste your time.  However, I do feel that if you would just park just a few more spaces away, you 1. get exercise, 2. do not cause frustration for the individuals in the cars behind you, 3. do not annoy the person loading their car.  They then feel as if they must hurry just so you can park 4. do not become obese.  Now I see why Americans are so large.  They can't walk 10 more feet because we are a lazy society.  If this person had just parked their car and gone on inside the store, they could have finished their shopping by the time they would have waited to park. 

*disclaimer*  This post does not apply to those truly handicapped.  

4.  I'm a pretty lucky gal.  My true friends are rocking, I have an amazing family, I have an awesome boyfriend, and I am saved by the grace of God.  What more is their to want?  (Except for exam week to be over)

5. I have learned "We do not always win, no matter how right we are.  The world just doesn't see it sometimes.  But, if you are getting hurt or stepped on, don't go back."

This piece of information is FACT.

6. I have realized that this quote... it's true... "Pick the day.  Enjoy it- to the hilt.  The day as it comes.  People as they come... The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present- and I don't want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future." -Miss Audrey Hepburn

7. I also have realized that no matter how fantastic of a team Carolina has every year, for some odd reason we never can beat Clemson. 

8. I am shocked at the fact "Te Deum" was sung, and actually ended together, with everyone singing a note in the chord.  Kudos to Margaret for learning that piece and playing it. 

9.  I hate exam week. 

10. I love Brittany Anne Steen.  She is awesome and I thank God for the work you are doing in her life.  

11.  I miss being on stage.  I am so ready to be in another show.  The Laramie Project?  Gypsy? Something else?  Who knows.  I miss performing.

12.  I hope this paper I have to write on The Wizard of Oz will not make me loathe the movie.  

13.  I love birthdays.  They allow me to celebrate life. 

14.  I am not going to make a New Years Resolution this year.  I think they are dumb because nobody follows through with them. 

15.  I must head back to New York City soon.  Now is a terrible time to go though with many productions closing on Broadway.  I'm ready for a fresh batch to come in. 

16.  While we are on the subject of theatre... South Pacific better tour or I will be depressed.  That was the most amazing piece of theatre I have ever witnessed in my entire life. 

17.  I love my puppy Lily even though she is not well behaved at times.  She is adorable. 

18.  Thursday cannot come soon enough. 

  

19.  People change and you can't do anything about it. 

20.  I've learned I am stronger than the world gives me credit for, or I give my credit for.  However, I still have my weak spots, I just allow Christ to use them for his glory. 

21.  I don't blog enough. 

22.  I had a "Wicked" awesome birthday cake this year... (no pun intended)

23.  I'm pumped about going to Jamaica this summer!  I miss summer missions!

24.  Baltimore is going to be amazing too... contrary to popular belief. 

25.  VBS can't come soon enough!

26.  I must stop procrastinating right now.  History project, here I come!

xoxo

Katie