Why?

I thought this was over, yet somehow you just keep catching my eye.

"Because I am not the type of
person someone falls in love with." - unknown

What is more fun than spreadsheets?

So today the struggling attempt in submitting my spreadsheets/information systems assignment was worse than ever before.  There is an assignment once a week and it is over the internet and uses excel to step by step take instructions and produce a spreasheet or fulfill a question, or solve or create a chart etc. and than you submit it over the internet and it instantly produces your mark.  Unfortunately you can not save this file or it won't submit because that would lead to potential easy opportunities for students to cheat I guess? But in my case it means I have to do my spreadsheet assignment multiple times before I can get it to submit. My computer, although I love it and all of the goodness it helps me with in university, it loves to randomly delete or shut down my excel program while I am working on it or today as soon as I finish it 5 times consecutively.  After the third time it deleted, I gave up.

Tonight my older brother's friend had invited me to her Early Halloween Extravaganza and it was a blast. I was so glad she invited me to come.  Sunshine let me borrow her flapper costume, so cute and handmade btw!! And so I didn't even have to stress about that, and Jared and Sunshine dressed as Batman and Bat girl. Sunshine looked so edgy and babein'! Anywho so I was glad their last minute costumes turned out super well.

(not the best quality photos I know, but it gives the general idea)

ANYWAYS. so I gave up on my spreadsheets assignment, willing to take a zero since there was no way it was going to be submitted.  I went out and got ready went to the party and had a fun time just eating, talking, playing a great game of werewolf, even though I forgot who was the werewolf and I was vanhelsing(holga?) so I kind of let the entire village die, oops! Anyways, it was nice, I didn't have to stress, and just enjoy the company and evening.

So I got dropped off at 10, and since I had two hours before my spreadsheets assignment was due, I thought I would keep trying until midnight. I tried twice more, the frustration grew as both times it failed. I restarted my computer, and thought about asking my neighboring dorm lovely ladies if I could try on their computer, the computer was too slow and it didn't work on their excel, as well as another failed attempt on mine. I thought I was about to have my eyes sweat my way to sleep in anger and frustration at the fact that my course mark was going to be so damaged in consequence. I even took pictures of the process and shut down and emailed them to the TA saying, what can I do!? I sure hope he can help me since I have always had to submit multiple times before it works. Then Katie saw me in the hall, patiently asked me what was going on, I didn't let my eyes sweat, in frustration I tried again and she stayed with me and kept me company. I wondered if anyone else in my hall with excel and a pc would be willing to let me try on their computer, she immediately suggests a mutual friend- her room mate, who is fine with it, and I set to work of completing the assignment for what felt as if it were the thousandth time. I no longer even needed to read the assignment, all titles and alterations were memorized and executed on the spreadsheet.  I tried to submit the assignment, the excel did NOT delete itself or shut down, but it wouldn't submit because of the internet connection? which was FINE.  My heart dropped, Katie took the computer and tried again. Fail to submit.  I tried switching the internet connections and voila success. It submitted and I got a 96%. 

I can not even explain to you how happy I was at this moment in time. I almost didn't believe it. My hands shook and I grinned.

Wow, this does not even seem like a big deal, but this assignment was the death of me this evening, and in the joy of success, and plans to celebrate with ice cream with Katie my eyes even leaked a few drops of liquid joy.

She goes longboarding with me, talks with me, laughs with me and knows how to cheer me up. She's so wonderful and so much fun. I am so grateful I have met her this year! She even helped me to not give up on my spreadsheets assignment when I thought it was going to be the death of me.

I know that God wants us to succeed, and I know that he helps us through others. There are so many wonderful people that I have met this year at university who have been helping me to succeed. Even if it is just a short visit or encouragement, their impact on me has been so wonderful. Tonight it was Katie, earlier this week it was Lewis, Tiffany,and multiple times it has been my room mate Auburn.

Those relationships we spend so much time to build and develop, even though they are just torn away sometimes, they are so worth it. The friends that we make are the people that help us to be better, brighter, happier and they are the gems in our lives, even if they are only there a little while. I don't know where I would be without the support of my family and friends. I love them so much. I am so grateful that God has blessed me so much.

Life is Exciting Stuff!

I found this awesome list of a High School Teachers 100 wisest words on Tumblr, and I just think it is so hilarious, accurate and great.

1. There are plenty of ways to enter a pool. The stairs is not one of them.
2. Never cancel dinner plans by text message.
3. Don’t knock it ‘til you try it.
4. If a street performer makes you stop walking, you owe him a buck.
5. Always use ‘we’ when referring to your home team or your government.
6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
7. Don’t underestimate free throws in a game of ‘horse’.
8. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
9. Don’t dumb it down.
10. You only get one chance to notice a new haircut.
11. If you’re staying more than one night, unpack.
12. Never park in front of a bar.
13. Expect the seat in front of you to recline. Prepare accordingly.
14. Keep a picture of your first fish, first car, and first boy/girlfriend.
15. Hold your heroes to a high standard.
16. A suntan is earned, not bought.
17. Never lie to your doctor.
18. All guns are loaded.
19. Don’t mention sunburns. Believe me, they know.
20. The best way to show thanks is to wear it. Even if it’s only once.
21. Take a vacation of your cell phone, internet, and TV once a year.
22. Don’t fill up on bread, no matter how good.
23. A handshake beats an autograph.
24. Don’t linger in the doorway. In or out.
25. If you choose to go in drag, don’t sell yourself short.
26. If you want to know what makes you unique, sit for a caricature.
27. Never get your hair cut the day of a special event.
28. Be mindful of what comes between you and the Earth. Always buy good shoes, tires, and sheets.
29. Never eat lunch at your desk if you can avoid it.
30. When you’re with new friends, don’t just talk about old friends.
31. Eat lunch with the new kids.
32. When traveling, keep your wits about you.
33. It’s never too late for an apology.
34. Don’t pose with booze.
35. If you have the right of way, take it.
36. You don’t get to choose your own nickname.
37. When you marry someone, remember you marry their entire family.
38. Never push someone off a dock.
39. Under no circumstances should you ask a woman if she’s pregnant.
40. It’s not enough to be proud of your ancestry; live up to it.
41. Don’t make a scene.
42. When giving a thank you speech, short and sweet is best.
43. Know when to ignore the camera.
44. Never gloat.
45. Invest in good luggage.
46. Make time for your mom on your birthday. It’s her special day, too.
47. When opening presents, no one likes a good guesser.
48. Sympathy is a crutch, never fake a limp.
49. Give credit. Take blame.
50. Suck it up every now and again.
51. Never be the last one in the pool.
52. Don’t stare.
53. Address everyone that carries a firearm professionally.
54. Stand up to bullies. You’ll only have to do it once.
55. If you’ve made your point, stop talking.
56. Admit it when you’re wrong.
57. If you offer to help don’t quit until the job is done.
58. Look people in the eye when you thank them.
59. Thank the bus driver.
60. Never answer the phone at the dinner table.
61. Forgive yourself for your mistakes.
62. Know at least one good joke.
63. Don’t boo. Even the ref is somebody’s son.
64. Know how to cook one good meal.
65. Learn to drive a stick shift.
66. Be cool to younger kids. Reputations are built over a lifetime.
67. It’s okay to go to the movies by yourself.
68. Dance with your mother/father.
69. Don’t lose your cool. Especially at work.
70. Always thank the host.
71. If you don’t understand, ask before it’s too late.
72. Know the size of your boy/girlfriend’s clothes.
73. There is nothing wrong with a plain t-shirt.
74. Be a good listener. Don’t just wait for your turn to talk.
75. Keep your word.
76. In college, always sit in the front. You’ll stand out immediately.
77. Carry your mother’s bags. She carried you for nine months.
78. Be patient with airport security. They’re just doing their jobs.
79. Don’t be the talker in a movie.
80. The opposite sex likes people who shower.
81. You are what you do, not what you say.
82. Learn to change a tire.
83. Be kind. Everyone has a hard fight ahead of them.
84. An hour with grandparents is time well spent. Ask for advice when you need it.
85. Don’t litter.
86. If you have a sister, get to know her boyfriend. Your opinion is important.
87. You won’t always be the strongest or the fastest. But you can be the toughest.
88. Never call someone before 9am or after 9pm.
89. Buy the orange properties in Monopoly.
90. Make the little things count.
91. Always wear a bra at work.
92. There is a fine line between looking sultry and slutty. Find it.
93. You’re never too old to need your mom.
94. Ladies, if you make the decision to wear heels on the first date, commit to keeping them on and keeping your trap shut about how much your feet kill.
95. Know the words to your national anthem.
96. Your dance moves might not be the best, but I promise making a fool of yourself is more fun then sitting on the bench alone.
97. Smile at strangers.
98. Make goals.
99. Being old is not dictated by your bedtime.
100. If you have to fight, punch first and punch hard.
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-a high school teacher’s list of 100 wisest words (via alifeofbarelybreathing)

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