Oh, midterms. You drive me crazy! Apparently Tacoma is feelin' it too. We had some bizarre snow today and then sun... and.. then snow again... and now some more sun. Strange? Extremely.
As mid-terms peaks its head around the corner it also means SPRING BREAK is oh so very near. Only a few more days and I will be back home with mom, dad, will and the pups! Here's the only bad part about Spring Break... I will be getting my wisdom teeth taken out on Tuesday and will be drugged on some painkillers the rest of the time. Hopefully it isn't too bad...
I recently became addicted to Greek. Its a TV show about... well... Sororities and Fraternities. Really, addictive. I made it through the first season in a few days and now I'm working on the second season. Don't worry, I'm getting my homework done.
I have 1 paper and 2 tests this week. Should be exciting. Life isn't super duper exciting here. I mean... It is because I'm having more fun this semester than I've had in a long time, but its not London. And its not new. Ya know?
ALSO. I ALMOST FORGOT! I danced ON STAGE at Girl Talk! Girl Talk is a musical artist who takes other people's songs and mashes them together to create something new and unique. He's amazing. HE WAS MIXING ON STAGE! It was so cool. And I sweat SO much and was definitely sore after, but I wouldn't change a single thing. So cool.
Anyways, I need to actually get work done... Gross. and we have Sisterhood tonight! I think we're playing board games? Should be a blast. Gotta love that sisterhood :)
Cheers! (I miss London...)
Kaitlin
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tacoma lovin'
Hey whoever reads this. I'm sure there's so many of you...
I just thought I'd give you a quick update on my life. I'm procrastinating on some reading... and its a beautiful day outside so. I thought I'd stop by here real quick before I get goin' on my homework.
Well, RDG has started. I'm choreographing and in 2 other dances. I'm absolutely thrilled about them all. Seriously. They're going to be amazing. I wish everyone from far away could come to the performance. This is the first time I've really felt at home while doing contemporary. It just feels good. My body aches in places i didn't know it could and that just means I'm doing it right.
School is going well. I've been overwhelmed with an amazing amount of reading. (280 pages for today) and I've also been amazed with much I really love the reading once I do it. i haven't regretted doing reading. I never thought to my self "well, that was pointless." I've finished my readings always thinking and trying to dig deeper. This is a good sign. It means I still love school and I still love my major. Yay!
On campus we recently had a bit of drama. We have a section in our school newspaper called "hey, you" and its where people post either funny, flirtatious or feelings anonymously. We have this performance every year called the "Vagina Monologues" where the women discuss female sexuality the good and the bad. They're posters for publicity were tastefully beautiful photos of them from the back all naked. For some this may be a bit controversial, but given the message of embracing the female body I found this to be beautiful. Well, in the "hey, you" section someone posted something along the lines of that they can't help objectify women when they're naked, but don't worry. he wasn't attracted to the "fatties." Here's the thing though... NONE OF THEM ARE FAT! These are beautiful women. Homeboy just has issues. It caused a lot of drama on campus and a lot of people were hurt by it. It still amazes me that people can be absolutely ignorant of how their words can hurt.
Anyways. That's pretty much it.
My personal life: still single, but now REALLY loving it. I have amazing friends. we have SO much fun and I just love life.
I miss London and all it has to offer. I miss a lot about that place, but. I am here in beautiful Tacoma soaking up this unseasonably warm weather and the sun. :)
Cheers!
Kaitlin
I just thought I'd give you a quick update on my life. I'm procrastinating on some reading... and its a beautiful day outside so. I thought I'd stop by here real quick before I get goin' on my homework.
Well, RDG has started. I'm choreographing and in 2 other dances. I'm absolutely thrilled about them all. Seriously. They're going to be amazing. I wish everyone from far away could come to the performance. This is the first time I've really felt at home while doing contemporary. It just feels good. My body aches in places i didn't know it could and that just means I'm doing it right.
School is going well. I've been overwhelmed with an amazing amount of reading. (280 pages for today) and I've also been amazed with much I really love the reading once I do it. i haven't regretted doing reading. I never thought to my self "well, that was pointless." I've finished my readings always thinking and trying to dig deeper. This is a good sign. It means I still love school and I still love my major. Yay!
On campus we recently had a bit of drama. We have a section in our school newspaper called "hey, you" and its where people post either funny, flirtatious or feelings anonymously. We have this performance every year called the "Vagina Monologues" where the women discuss female sexuality the good and the bad. They're posters for publicity were tastefully beautiful photos of them from the back all naked. For some this may be a bit controversial, but given the message of embracing the female body I found this to be beautiful. Well, in the "hey, you" section someone posted something along the lines of that they can't help objectify women when they're naked, but don't worry. he wasn't attracted to the "fatties." Here's the thing though... NONE OF THEM ARE FAT! These are beautiful women. Homeboy just has issues. It caused a lot of drama on campus and a lot of people were hurt by it. It still amazes me that people can be absolutely ignorant of how their words can hurt.
Anyways. That's pretty much it.
My personal life: still single, but now REALLY loving it. I have amazing friends. we have SO much fun and I just love life.
I miss London and all it has to offer. I miss a lot about that place, but. I am here in beautiful Tacoma soaking up this unseasonably warm weather and the sun. :)
Cheers!
Kaitlin
Thursday, January 7, 2010
1 week until Tacoma
I will admit that it has been a fairly easy transition back in to America. I haven't found myself with any complete culture shock or anything. There are some social references that seem to go right past me, but that seems to be the same with any person without cable. It has been difficult knowing that there have been social changes amongst friends and that when I go back to school I will have no influence on them and that things have definitely changed. It may have changed for the better or for the worse, I have no idea.
I was offered a position as an RA again, but I had to decline. I would like just one semester of limited responsibility where I can just enjoy myself. I feel like I haven't been doing much of that my college career, hard to believe...
My time in Dallas has really been amazing. I'm having difficulty motivating myself to pack up once again and leave. I know where I am going back to and it isn't as ambiguous as London, but it is another time to pack up my life and move. This break I have seen my friends a lot more than I usually do and it has made the time really fly by. I'm not ready to leave them just yet, but I do know that we will keep in touch. That's just the kind of people we are. Drunk calls always happen, texting, facebook, and so many other methods allow us to keep in touch and stay connected.
For awhile I was scared that when I went back to Tacoma no one would really notice I had been gone. I think that will happen eventually, but it will be nice to be reunited. These are people that I haven't seen for around 7 months and it feels like forever. I'm nervous about seeing people I consider best friends! Crazy.
For Christmas my mom and dad got me a first edition copy of John Keats' entire collection of poetry. It is something I will treasure forever. I love poetry and writing. I recently finished reading The Lovely Bones and it was so great! I am about to start reading the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. I saw the movie and am excited to read the stories that inspired the movie. Its difficult to remember what reading for fun feels like, but it is the most amazing feeling! I also love new music. I've been listening to The Weepies, Amos Lee and so much more.
I enjoy growing. And I feel like I've been doing quite a bit of that. I haven't fought with my parents the entire break. My attention is more focused on what I can do to be productive and to have a happy day rather than being a couch potato. I have been trying to exercise more and live a healthier life. It is quite difficult though to go for walks/runs when the high is 26 degrees! What is Texas thinking?! It has been so cold. We've had two days of snow and more below freezing days than I ever remember. Geesh.
Well, its time for bed. Hopefully I can stay warm and not become a popsicle!
I was offered a position as an RA again, but I had to decline. I would like just one semester of limited responsibility where I can just enjoy myself. I feel like I haven't been doing much of that my college career, hard to believe...
My time in Dallas has really been amazing. I'm having difficulty motivating myself to pack up once again and leave. I know where I am going back to and it isn't as ambiguous as London, but it is another time to pack up my life and move. This break I have seen my friends a lot more than I usually do and it has made the time really fly by. I'm not ready to leave them just yet, but I do know that we will keep in touch. That's just the kind of people we are. Drunk calls always happen, texting, facebook, and so many other methods allow us to keep in touch and stay connected.
For awhile I was scared that when I went back to Tacoma no one would really notice I had been gone. I think that will happen eventually, but it will be nice to be reunited. These are people that I haven't seen for around 7 months and it feels like forever. I'm nervous about seeing people I consider best friends! Crazy.
For Christmas my mom and dad got me a first edition copy of John Keats' entire collection of poetry. It is something I will treasure forever. I love poetry and writing. I recently finished reading The Lovely Bones and it was so great! I am about to start reading the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. I saw the movie and am excited to read the stories that inspired the movie. Its difficult to remember what reading for fun feels like, but it is the most amazing feeling! I also love new music. I've been listening to The Weepies, Amos Lee and so much more.
I enjoy growing. And I feel like I've been doing quite a bit of that. I haven't fought with my parents the entire break. My attention is more focused on what I can do to be productive and to have a happy day rather than being a couch potato. I have been trying to exercise more and live a healthier life. It is quite difficult though to go for walks/runs when the high is 26 degrees! What is Texas thinking?! It has been so cold. We've had two days of snow and more below freezing days than I ever remember. Geesh.
Well, its time for bed. Hopefully I can stay warm and not become a popsicle!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Home.
I am home. I made it back safely and without any flight delays/cancellations/or landing in the wrong city. Whew!
I love being home. Daisy sticks to my side and I can sleep whenever, eat wherever, and drive. I've missed driving so much. Today I drove around blasting MJ and dancing in my car. So, if you see a white volkswagen and the driver is dancing... well, its probably me. I'm that idiot. :) The hot shower is fantastic. I finally shaved my legs after 3 months. Yea, it felt great. Who wants to snuggle now??
I do miss London. There was always something to do and never a dull moment. What I miss is that sense of being in such a large community. There is just such easy accessibility to these amazing spots that I'm afraid I won't see for a few years. I also miss all of those friends I made. It was such a comfort being able to just hop on the Tube and meet up. Those were some amazing days I had. 3 amazing months.
I'm ready to see my friends here and again see my friends at UPS. I miss everyone so much! Oh my goodness.
I've been falling asleep at about 9:00 pm every night since being home. Its like my carriage turns back in to a pumpkin at that time. I can't keep my eyes open and sleep is just consuming. Its currently 15 minutes until that magical time and my eyelids are getting heavy.
I'm going to watch The Hangover and try and stay awake a little sooner. Tomorrow I am going to go The Dallas Women's Foundation to visit all of my favorite ladies. I can't wait! I've missed all those amazing women.
Alright, time for a movie and some sleep.
Love,
Kaitlin.
I love being home. Daisy sticks to my side and I can sleep whenever, eat wherever, and drive. I've missed driving so much. Today I drove around blasting MJ and dancing in my car. So, if you see a white volkswagen and the driver is dancing... well, its probably me. I'm that idiot. :) The hot shower is fantastic. I finally shaved my legs after 3 months. Yea, it felt great. Who wants to snuggle now??
I do miss London. There was always something to do and never a dull moment. What I miss is that sense of being in such a large community. There is just such easy accessibility to these amazing spots that I'm afraid I won't see for a few years. I also miss all of those friends I made. It was such a comfort being able to just hop on the Tube and meet up. Those were some amazing days I had. 3 amazing months.
I'm ready to see my friends here and again see my friends at UPS. I miss everyone so much! Oh my goodness.
I've been falling asleep at about 9:00 pm every night since being home. Its like my carriage turns back in to a pumpkin at that time. I can't keep my eyes open and sleep is just consuming. Its currently 15 minutes until that magical time and my eyelids are getting heavy.
I'm going to watch The Hangover and try and stay awake a little sooner. Tomorrow I am going to go The Dallas Women's Foundation to visit all of my favorite ladies. I can't wait! I've missed all those amazing women.
Alright, time for a movie and some sleep.
Love,
Kaitlin.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
pre-departure
Hello all whoever reads this,
So, for some reason finals week tends to be a bad time for me. This is the second finals week where someone from my past has died. Last semester my ex's brother died and this semester a friend from high school passed away after his battle with leukemia. I hate cancer. I hate leukemia. End of story. Jason will be in my thoughts and I hope he passed away loving life.
On a lighter note... I discovered the song that I am hoping to choreograph to next semester.
I already have ideas for costumes and may have started choreographing... When it happens, it happens. I miss dancing so much. I feel like a part of my soul is ripped out when I don't have access to a dance studio. That dance floor becomes a part of my heart and completes me. Its that feeling of feet on the hard wood floor that is calming. The mirrors reflecting my image back at me provide a sense of relief, you're here and you're real.
We went to a club (On Anon) this past weekend. It was a ton of fun. I got sweaty and danced a lot and enjoyed myself until 3 in the morning. We had to live up our last weekend here... duh!
For finals, I only have one more left tomorrow and then we're having pizza and going to see Bright Star and then I'm pretty positive most of us are going out for a few last drinks in London.
Friday I will spend most of the day packing and just getting ready to leave and then Saturday morning I will head off to the airport around 10 am and arrive in Dallas at 9:05 pm.
I am excited to leave, but I am also bummed at the same time. London has begun to feel like home and I feel like it is a city that I can feel comfortable in and not feel like so much of an outsider. But I really cannot wait to be back in Dallas and then again I can't wait to be back in Tacoma. Both of those places fill my heart with so much happiness its difficult to explain. The reason for my excitement to leave is mostly some of the people on my program. They drive me absolutely bonkers. I feel like I could spend so much more time here in London. I could discover so many treasures and really understand this magnificent city. I would also want a companion. One of my bestests or a family member.
My mom is making chicken noodle soup for my first dinner back at home. Just... Perfect. So perfect.
I can't wait to sleep for a few days. I haven't been sleeping well here. My anxiety is out the roof and I want to be snuggling with Daisy instead of pink blankets.
Only 2 whole days left in London and then I will be home. I really hope that people reading this don't think that I hate London or anything. I've had the time of my life. I have really enjoyed every minute and will truly miss this city. I will miss waiting for the tube, walking every where, the accents, the fascinating people, the parks, the museums, the cider, and pretty much so much about this city. I will also miss the friends that I have made on the program. There are a few that I am afraid distance will keep us apart. I truly sincerely hope that does not happen. Facebook and Skype will help make the U.S. feel like a smaller country.
Also, watch Glee. BEST. SHOW. EVER. <3
Alright, off to bed. LAST exam tomorrow! Also, this doesn't feel like a proper finals week. I haven't stayed up until 5:30 am writing in the SUB. Weird.
Cheers,
Kaitlin.
So, for some reason finals week tends to be a bad time for me. This is the second finals week where someone from my past has died. Last semester my ex's brother died and this semester a friend from high school passed away after his battle with leukemia. I hate cancer. I hate leukemia. End of story. Jason will be in my thoughts and I hope he passed away loving life.
On a lighter note... I discovered the song that I am hoping to choreograph to next semester.
I already have ideas for costumes and may have started choreographing... When it happens, it happens. I miss dancing so much. I feel like a part of my soul is ripped out when I don't have access to a dance studio. That dance floor becomes a part of my heart and completes me. Its that feeling of feet on the hard wood floor that is calming. The mirrors reflecting my image back at me provide a sense of relief, you're here and you're real.
We went to a club (On Anon) this past weekend. It was a ton of fun. I got sweaty and danced a lot and enjoyed myself until 3 in the morning. We had to live up our last weekend here... duh!
For finals, I only have one more left tomorrow and then we're having pizza and going to see Bright Star and then I'm pretty positive most of us are going out for a few last drinks in London.
Friday I will spend most of the day packing and just getting ready to leave and then Saturday morning I will head off to the airport around 10 am and arrive in Dallas at 9:05 pm.
I am excited to leave, but I am also bummed at the same time. London has begun to feel like home and I feel like it is a city that I can feel comfortable in and not feel like so much of an outsider. But I really cannot wait to be back in Dallas and then again I can't wait to be back in Tacoma. Both of those places fill my heart with so much happiness its difficult to explain. The reason for my excitement to leave is mostly some of the people on my program. They drive me absolutely bonkers. I feel like I could spend so much more time here in London. I could discover so many treasures and really understand this magnificent city. I would also want a companion. One of my bestests or a family member.
My mom is making chicken noodle soup for my first dinner back at home. Just... Perfect. So perfect.
I can't wait to sleep for a few days. I haven't been sleeping well here. My anxiety is out the roof and I want to be snuggling with Daisy instead of pink blankets.
Only 2 whole days left in London and then I will be home. I really hope that people reading this don't think that I hate London or anything. I've had the time of my life. I have really enjoyed every minute and will truly miss this city. I will miss waiting for the tube, walking every where, the accents, the fascinating people, the parks, the museums, the cider, and pretty much so much about this city. I will also miss the friends that I have made on the program. There are a few that I am afraid distance will keep us apart. I truly sincerely hope that does not happen. Facebook and Skype will help make the U.S. feel like a smaller country.
Also, watch Glee. BEST. SHOW. EVER. <3
Alright, off to bed. LAST exam tomorrow! Also, this doesn't feel like a proper finals week. I haven't stayed up until 5:30 am writing in the SUB. Weird.
Cheers,
Kaitlin.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
countdown
December! Hello!
December seems to have crept up on me and has definitely taken me by surprise. Just a week ago I was thinking I had infinite amounts of time left in London. I realized today that I can look at the 10 day weather forecast and see what the weather will be like in Dallas when I arrive. Strange? Yes, a little bit, but it made me excited to be home. I have enjoyed my time here in London and definitely have had some of the most amazing experiences of my life, but there comes a time when homesickness sets in and its just time to go home. I think I've reached that point and it also helps that this coming week is full of exams because that will help me feel so relieved when I go home. It will feel as if the weight of the world has been lifted off of my shoulders and I can finally walk again shoulders down with a stressless stride in my step.
I'm ready to be home for so many reasons. Let me list them for you.
1) I get to shave my legs (that's right, I haven't shaved them since I've been here. so hot.)
2) relaxing. Really, just spending time doing nothing where I feel 100% comfortable
3) the nature preserve, I am planning on walking Chewy every day if I can.
4) my friends. I really truly value my friendships in Dallas
5) mexican food
6) no more upset stomachs from greasy carby food.
7) snuggling with the dogs
8) seeing my mom and dad every day and seeing my brother at least once a week (most likely more) and being with my sister for an entire week
9) pete's and benedicts. I MISS BREAKFAST FOOD SO MUCH
10) my own bed, pillows, and fleece blanket
11) driving, i haven't driven a car in over 3 months. if you know me, you know how difficult of a task that is.
12) I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of them right now.
I'm currently writing my 3rd paper and I'm about halfway through. I was expecting to have to spend all night working on it, but somehow when I'm writing about something I am passionate about it makes the assignment so much easier. Thank you, gender studies.
I'm going to see Peter Pan at the O2 center tomorrow. Should be AMAZING. I cannot wait! I will definitely live up my last few days here and they will be fun for sure. I may not have a last night of drunkenness or a last night of crazy times, but I will enjoy myself and I will spend it with my amazing friends that I've made here.
Sometimes life is a conundrum.
Cheers!
Kaitlin
December seems to have crept up on me and has definitely taken me by surprise. Just a week ago I was thinking I had infinite amounts of time left in London. I realized today that I can look at the 10 day weather forecast and see what the weather will be like in Dallas when I arrive. Strange? Yes, a little bit, but it made me excited to be home. I have enjoyed my time here in London and definitely have had some of the most amazing experiences of my life, but there comes a time when homesickness sets in and its just time to go home. I think I've reached that point and it also helps that this coming week is full of exams because that will help me feel so relieved when I go home. It will feel as if the weight of the world has been lifted off of my shoulders and I can finally walk again shoulders down with a stressless stride in my step.
I'm ready to be home for so many reasons. Let me list them for you.
1) I get to shave my legs (that's right, I haven't shaved them since I've been here. so hot.)
2) relaxing. Really, just spending time doing nothing where I feel 100% comfortable
3) the nature preserve, I am planning on walking Chewy every day if I can.
4) my friends. I really truly value my friendships in Dallas
5) mexican food
6) no more upset stomachs from greasy carby food.
7) snuggling with the dogs
8) seeing my mom and dad every day and seeing my brother at least once a week (most likely more) and being with my sister for an entire week
9) pete's and benedicts. I MISS BREAKFAST FOOD SO MUCH
10) my own bed, pillows, and fleece blanket
11) driving, i haven't driven a car in over 3 months. if you know me, you know how difficult of a task that is.
12) I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of them right now.
I'm currently writing my 3rd paper and I'm about halfway through. I was expecting to have to spend all night working on it, but somehow when I'm writing about something I am passionate about it makes the assignment so much easier. Thank you, gender studies.
I'm going to see Peter Pan at the O2 center tomorrow. Should be AMAZING. I cannot wait! I will definitely live up my last few days here and they will be fun for sure. I may not have a last night of drunkenness or a last night of crazy times, but I will enjoy myself and I will spend it with my amazing friends that I've made here.
Sometimes life is a conundrum.
Cheers!
Kaitlin
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