Study Guides & Frozen Lemonade

Lina & I spend our Friday nights surrounded by flashcards and notes.

We are determined to ace our bio final. We will, just you watch, no matter how badly
 our professor want us to fail. 

B&B makes for a perfect studying habitat 

(habitat - environment in which organisms live. See, I'm going to ace this final). 

Organization Done Right!

After my first final today I felt the need for a little "retail therapy." But I'm cheap. Really cheap.

So I went to the dollar store & wandered around looking for anything to buy.

I found these (blurry) beauties. Glass jars. 

A couple aisles over I found some twine & with that I had a craft to perfect.

I wrapped the twine around the glass jars then filled them with assorted bracelets & lip glosses. 

The earring frame was a spur of the moment "grab everything & throw it together" kind of project, but I love it. Organization, that's my new goal. Here's to a great start. 

The Essentials:

Happy finals week, world.

I'll just be over here with my flash cards, peanuts, & hot chocolate.

Don't mind my pony tail and stress acne.

Keep Calm & Never Let Go

On April 14, 1912 the "unsinkable" Titanic struck an iceberg and fell to the ocean floor.

Today (or technically, yesterday, as it is 12:34am) is the 100 year anniversary of that tragic sinking. 

Camie and I (& all of our other long lost friends) have a deep love for the Titanic. 

Maybe it's because of Leo or maybe it's because no matter how many times you see the movie you are sure to cry...or maybe it's the awkward hand print. Whatever, we love the movie. SO...today, on the 100 year anniversary of the sinking we saw Titanic in theaters.

and it was amazing.

We cried. and laughed. and then cried. 

I was hoping that just this once, Jack wouldn't die. (but he did)

and Celine...oh Celine.

The Titanic is a classic & it was such a great night.

Titanic in 3D means you get to wear these beauties.

Aren't we such "dishes?"

My Professor is Cuter Than Yours

You know how everyone tells you that in college professors don't care about you? Supposedly they just give you work and don't even bother to learn your name...Ya, that's a lie.

This guy, right here, Professor Abdrisaev is one of the greatest teachers I've ever had. Not because he is super challenging or super easy, but rather, because he opens doors for his students. He dreams big and pushes his students to achieve those dreams.

He's my international relations professor who used to work at the Department of State. Ya, he's legit.

Yesterday in class he presented certificates to me, mara, and lina for our involvement with a conference he was in charge of. But he didn't just present us with the certificates, he wanted pictures, & then he emailed them to us. He is just such a cute & caring man. He is quite funny too...When the projector wasn't working the other day he suggested the KGB had something to do with it. And when a group of students is talking amongst themselves he says that we don't allow separatists. Maybe it's just poly sci humor, but I laugh so hard at these silly jokes. I really love this guy and have loved his class! 

And yes, I did just write a whole post about my professor. Deal with it. 

T.F.T - April 11, 2012

{things from today}

I woke up late...you know how this goes. You roll over, check the time on your phone, freak out & continue to freak out until you clock in ten minutes late. Then you hang your head in shame as you walk quietly to your cubicle. Yes, this was me today. I hate the walk of shame.

I ate way too many saltines in the afternoon. I hate those darn saltines, they are so tempting. And once I have one...I have four. haha stupid crackers!

To pay for my saltine-binge I ran four miles and had an assortment of thoughts while doing so. Some of the best:
- "OW. freak I just cut open my ankle" (I tend to hit my ankle with my other foot as I run)
- "Why did Zombie Land just come on?! Oh, rule #1 is cardio? Well I'm good, I'm doing that now."
- "This movie is so dumb. I wonder if I can reach the remote from the other treadmill while I keep running."
- "Oh good, everyone left the gym, now in case I fall no one will know."
- "I wonder if that man thinks I run weird."
and so many others....
I REALLY need to find some way to distract myself while running. Yesterday I tried to go through my flash cards (and yes, it did look as silly as you'd imagine). It was not practical. I've tried watching tv shows on the Ipod and reading....I guess for me, rocking out to mayday parade is about the best distraction I can think of. If anyone else has a better suggestion, please feel free to...suggest!

I still haven't mailed cameron's easter package. I am such a sucky girlfriend. Maybe tomorrow...or maybe september. We'll see.

Happy rainy wednesday bloggies!

P-Day is the Best Day

"Kayla, I'll never EVER EVER be too busy for you!!!! Don't think that!!!
And that my time is needed more somewhere else. I seriously wait and
wait for our emails and letters to each other :-) Like you don't even
know. No matter where life takes us babe, even here in Scranton PA
haha, you will be my first priority of time. You and our family will
ALWAYS come first. You mean more to me, are more special to me than
anything else!!! That will always be the case too. Trust me, I mean it
when I say I love you. Its not something I just throw around :-) Haha
my love for you in limitless, endless, boundless, its deepness know no
end. You are my sweetheart Kayla :-):-) Don't forget it"


"Love can't always be measured by how long you wait. It's about how well you under why you are waiting."