Spring classes have started. I am taking 18 hours worth of classes, plus working in the Education Lab 12 hours a week. I like most of my classes. I am not too excited about my history class, but I'll get over it. Last night was my night class I have Monday and Wednesday nights. This science class is going to be really boring. In the middle of her lecture, she stopped to inform us that she bought a class pet, a snake. Unfortunately, he escaped. So for the rest of class I don't really know what she was teaching about because all I was worried about was a snake that was going to wrap around my foot!

Pooped...

I just ran 11 miles in 2 hours and played volleyball. I think I am going to die!

A Bit Uncomfortable!

Okay, so to say the least, Last night was interesting. Matt and I along with his parents decided to see Brokeback Mountain. I knew what it was about, but I everyone I knew who saw it said it was really good. I can't say that I can agree with them. First, my experience started out by getting out of the truck to see an old couple making out in the car next to us. Then Matt and I bought our tickets. I'm sure the lady wonders about the people that see this movie. Then walking into the theater we scooped it out to see if there were any gay couples. No...that made Matt happy. Then about five minutes later a couple of guys walked into together. This started to become uncomfortable. Then throughout the movie I wasn't sure whether to laugh or close my eyes. The movie felt like a lifetime.

I am not trying to be biased. But it was really hard for me to watch it. I know this happens in the world, so it is not unrealistic. Overall, I did not like the movie.

Oh, good news...I GOT AN 'A' IN ECONOMICS. This was probably the hardest class I have had in college so far. The tests were worth 85% of the class grade. I know I got an A- on my midterm, but I must have done good on the final too. Horray!!! You have no idea what this letter grade means!

Lion King

Last night was amazing! Back in September Matt bought me Lion King Tickets for my birthday. We went to Coldstone before to get ice cream and then off to find the Wharton Center. Matt said he would just get popcorn at the show. All I could do was laugh. I tried to explain to him that this wasn't Nascar or the Breslin Center. Then he had to make a point that some people were wearing jeans. And I was the bad guy because I asked him to dress up. Figures!!!

The show was awesome. I didn't really know what to think when all the animals were on stage at the beginning for "The Circle of Life". I can't imagine how all the costumes were made. The little Nala and Simba were so cute and had awesome voices. The whole show was definetly worth the money. I didn't know what to expect going into it, but I was really surprised because both Matt and I actually liked it.

The only part that wasn't fun was the fact that we were surrounded by hundreds of people with strong colone and perfume. Talk about a major headache. Then we had the smell of Halls cough drops from the woman next to me that wouldn't stop coughing. She couldn't keep her legs on her side of the chair either. On the other side, Matt had a 350 pound guy sitting next to him. Talk about being squished.

It really was all worth it though. Matt did an awesome job picking out my birthday gift. Definitely something I will remember.

Pepaw's funeral was pretty good. I mentioned before I wondered why I wasn't really crying as much. After reading Tricia's blog I realized why. It was because he was joining his "sweet mommy". When Memaw died it was so sad to see Pepaw's reaction. Knowing that he is with her made it much easier this go around.

A little girl that came to see Pepaw before he died to him, "You better save up some of your energy because Memaw is going to want to show you all around."

Someone asked me what my favorite memories of my great grandparents were. Memaw singing 5 foot 2 is definetly the best. Memaw was also known for making afghans. When the family was deciding who got what from their house, all I wanted was one of her afghans, which I did get. For Pepaw it was waking up at his house one morning hearing him whistling. He was the best there was. This is surprising for me to say because I HATE when people whistle. But his was different, an actual song actually came out!

Tonight was my Pepaw's visitation. Tomorrow is the funeral. Surprisingly I haven't cried yet. I think it is because my tear ducts have been emptied since we have had to go to three funerals in five months. I can't do this anymore.

J-Term = Not Fun

This is what I get to stare at for 3 hours a day. (except with a lot more lines) I can't handle this!!! Economics class is not fun. Good news...only 7 more days of it. Bad news...midterm is tuesday and it is worth 40% of the final grade. More bad news...the final is a week later and it is worth 45% of the final grade. In other words, please pray for me!!!

Matt & I decided the 4th of July and New Years are two of the craziest traditions. First we watch colored things shot up in the air. Then we wait for hours in anticipation of a ball dropping. I don't get it. It must just be tradition. Anyway if you really think about it... it's pointless!