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Showing posts with label Caitlin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caitlin. Show all posts
Day 327 | Friday, November 20 | 2009
Packing...Tomorrow morning, Dad, Mom and I will leave to Austin, Texas to meet up with my brother Dustin (and Uncle Jim) to go to my cousin Stephanie's wedding on Sunday. It doesn't seem real that this is all happening -- I've been looking forward to going to Steph's wedding all quarter because Austin is one of my favorite places on earth -- but it would be a whole lot better if I didn't have to write a 5 page explication on Spanish Romanticism by Tuesday. One part of me is telling me to bear the brunt of it and do a lot of work tonight and another side of me is telling me to just retire to bed.
Today has been a long day -- two finals, packing, driving, and then more packing. It's been a hard day too personally and I realize that I have a lot of work to do in my life. We all have handicaps for sure and I need to focus on trying to get well in one specific area of life. I am lucky to have those around me who love me despite my flaws and imperfections. I would feel lost without them...I especially am lucky for Caitlin. Her love is deep, honest, and strong. When I feel like my head is in the clouds, she is always there to bring me back down to earth and hold me in her warm and loving arms. I really love her.
Day 326 | Thursday, November 19 | 2009
Caitlin...My baby took me out to dinner to mark (approximately) our 21 months of dating. Our real anniversary is on the 23rd but I'll be in Texas by ten. This is definitely the longest that I have ever been in a relationship and I feel so lucky. I love Caitlin with every bit of my heart. She is not only my best friend but also the most beautiful woman in the world [to me ;)].
We went to Salaam and even got to sit in the special booth (it wasn't too busy of a restaurant on Thursday of finals week).
Day 324 | Tuesday, November 17 | 2009
Tunnel Vision...I met with a friend of mine today though to exchange music and it was a really good time. His name is Nathan and I knew him because I would often see him around in Caitlin's dorm last year. He's a really cool and nice guy and seems like a really good and caring person. He gave me practically all of his music but I forgot to bring all of my music for him. I gave him what I have but I am kind of glad I forgot to bring all of my music so that it gives me a way to plan on hanging out with him again!
Got to get back to work. I am pulling for Caitlin too -- she is facing a hard night because she lost a flash drive that has a lot of her work on it. It may be a long night.
Day 321 | Saturday, November 14 | 2009
Golden Machine...Caitlin took me out for a great breakfast at The Village Bakery (I got the wakeup call) and then I ironically fell asleep for about two hours after that. I stirred up a little bit, got a tiny bit of school work done, and then met up with Ben and Tiana for watching a documentary about Ardipithecus ramidas (our farthest back human ancestor in which we have fossil data for) and then we all went out to dinner with Caitlin at Casa. It was so nice to meet up with Ben and Tiana because they are great people! Hanging out with them / being around them makes me feel good and I am wishing I can hang out with them more and more in the future. I am especially excited to maybe go on our Athens Pinball Shuffle that we were talking about -- Ben is an avid pinball player and can locate all of the pinball machines in Athens (he says there are ten). One day, we will go to all ten of them, play a couple of games, maybe have a picnic, and do other fun things. I don't know exactly but what I do know is that it'll be a great time!
Wonderful day!
Day 318 | Wednesday, November 11 | 2009
To and From the Library...Secondly, I got to talk to Dale today and it brightened up my morning. It's been a while since we've caught up and it really makes me feel good when I get the chance to talk to him -- I think he has become my hero in so many ways but he is also a good friend that always carefully listens to me. I love you Dale! One day, when I save up money and frequent flyer miles, I want to come visit you in Taiwan.
Thirdly, Caitlin got her computer back today -- repaired for free! This is great news because she was about ready to pay $840 to have it repaired and then Leslie advised me and Caitlin that we should go to the Genius Bar at the Apple Store in Columbus to try and refute the repair costs. After all, Caitlin's computer is only about a year old and shouldn't be having major issues with the logic board at this point. When we went to the Apple Store on Friday, Caitlin and I seemed a little discouraged if it would all work out at all -- it seemed like the way things were going Caitlin would still have to pay money to have her computer repaired. It was such a great feeling today though to receive word that there was a package from FedEx waiting for her at her room. It was an even better feeling to get back to the room and open up the package and see her computer inside.
Day 317 | Tuesday, November 10 | 2009
Darling Girl...Vegan cooking was tonight and it was delicious -- breakfast for dinner night! Tofu scrambler, oatmeal and raisins, fruit salad, and potatoes. The potatoes were the most delicious part of it and the drink was really good too (although I couldn't tell exactly what it was).
I feel like things are going to be okay with the quarter (I had been freaking out a little bit in the past couple of days).
Everything will be fine with the music part of things too. I realize that one of my handicaps is distortional thinking -- my feelings overcome me to the point where I cannot see things too clearly. This is a common emotional problem with everyone. And I want to say, too, that I am grateful for my past experiences -- both the good and the bad -- because they have been mostly enjoyable and have taught me so much. I love everyone that has been a part of my life and I can only hope that they love me back.
Day 313 | Friday, November 6 | 2009
The Book Loft...Good thing was that I was able to get them to focus by this little clapping rhythm I picked up on -- I would clap the little three-step rhythm and then the class would automatically clap it back to me. I have also learned to focus on activities in which the children repeat something that you say right after you say it, a sort of call and answer game. That way, the kids get so preoccupied with the game they forget about drifting away and acting up.
After class, I picked up Caitlin and we went to Columbus to see about getting her computer fixed and also to see her family. It was great to see Mark, Susan, Robin, Derek, and (yes) even Penny just for a little bit. We went out to eat dinner with Mark and Susan and it was great to spend some time with them. After that, Caitlin and I went to the Book Loft for a while too before driving back to Athens.
In Athens, we met up with Evan for a little bit before going to bed. Great day!
Day 310 | Tuesday, November 3 | 2009
Early Morning...Today has been a cloudy day and kind of depressing (at least not motivating). The only glimpses of sun were during the sun rise (pictured above from my room) I am feeling kind of crappy right now and I am laying in bed instead of going to vegan cooking. Caitlin is such a sweetheart and is bringing me a plate of food from VCW to eat with me here in a little bit. I have been trying to get as much rest as I can in attempt to not get sick. If I get sick, it would really be tough for me to deal with that right now.
Day 306 | Friday, October 30 | 2009
Hallopalooza...So today's kindergarden class was a no-go. I showed up to class with my ice cream cone and everything and I forgot that Ms. West (the teacher's name) had sent me an e-mail telling me that class was canceled. It wasn't a big deal -- I just went home and took a nap instead.
Later on I met up with Caitlin and took her out to dinner at Casa before going to Hallopalooza (an event put on by Ohio University's school of music that showcases Halloween songs / flair). The show was really campy and often times hilarious but what really stole the show was this band pictured above. I forgot the name of the band but the amazing thing about their act was that all four members played instruments made entirely out of rubber balloons. It was insane. I couldn't believe what I was hearing / seeing. One guy solely played a five inch strip of latex into a microphone and it ended up sounding like a tenor saxophone. It was crazy.
After the show, Caitlin went back to her dorm to be on duty from 9 until 3 AM. She has the same hours tomorrow night so it's gonna be a long weekend.
Day 304 | Wednesday, October 28 | 2009
My Cup of Tea...Tomorrow will be busy -- both Spanish classes and Anthropology. Tomorrow night is Reflections but I am not sure if I am going to go. We'll see.
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