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My weekend began at 9am at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I spent my day on a transfer tour. Having been a Duke and NC State fan for the better part of my now 19 years, it is very hard to admit to the fact that Chapel Hill/Carolina is beautiful. The history and sophistication and superiority of the campus just gave me a feeling I've not really experience before. I would be extremely honored to be offered a position in the student body and can only imagine what it would do for my future and my career. After my visit, I drove around to the infamous Franklin Street, where I went to the Shrunken Head Boutique. No, I did not do this randomly, I went because Charles (my cousin) worked there for many years and I had never visited, so I did. However, I did not stay long, because I was very ready to get home and be home for the first time this semester.
It is always great to be home, especially the weekend on my birthday. Today, has been a lazy day. Mom and Dad have been painting and Reed should be home sometime this afternoon. We are going to dinner tonight to Joels, so I can have my much needed sushi fix! I hope everyone has a wonderful day and weekend. Take care!
As I go through my day to day life and wish away the minutes for the next point in my life, I rarely stop to think of what exactly I am doing. Now, granted I realize what I am physically doing at the time, well most of the time I do at least. So, what does this have to do with anything, especially since I haven't posted since this time last week. For my freshman seminar class, we were assigned an organization to volunteer or spend our time at. I was assigned to Triad Health Project, and the first thing that popped into my head was what the heck is that. I soon found out that THP is an organization that helps those infected and affected with HIV/AIDS. I went last Wednesday for my first visit at THP's Higher Ground, which is a house that those people gather at to eat, sleep, sit, talk, do whatever they please. When I walked into the home, like most people do, I felt like a part of something, like I was meant to be there and I knew what I was doing there and why I was there. First thing, I was given a drawing by Robert and we were greeted by beautiful, (rusty according to him) music from Thomas. Cici, the extremely timid dog, was running around the house, while this amazing aroma of spaghetti filled the home. These people are a "community" as we have been talking about in class, but more so, they are a family. They share a common bond and they understand each other and enjoy each others presence, all without having said a word. Family. This is so amazing to me, especially with everything that happens on a daily basis in our country, our state, our own backyard. Today, I returned to Higher Ground. A white man stood up in front of a group of African Americans and apologized for being prejudice against them when he was younger. This place is simply amazing and like Mark Cassity said "there are no words to describe Higher Ground, you simply must experience for yourself."
Aside from volunteering, school is still the same, busy as ever. I love my job more and more every day, and I am finding myself improving as a dancer as I teach these girls more about dance. I went to my first competition this weekend, not as a performer, but as an instructor and it is so different on the other side. I cannot yet say which I like better, I just know that it is different. I am so proud to be a member of the Dancer's Edge family and so proud of the positivity that radiates from the studio through the dancers. It is simply a blessing.
I am going to leave it at that for now because I need to study before it gets too late. But, I hope everyone has a blessed week and I know that I am super excited for the weekend! Take care.
So this week has proven to be much busier than I expected. Monday, I woke up after going to bed around 2 am and went to class, nothing too exciting. I came back to the room before heading to Freshman Seminar. After class, I had to rush to work only to get there about five minutes late. I sat and talked to Evan about some information on Temple for a little while, before Kentrell got mad at us for not doing anything--opps. I then had my classes, but this seemed to be an interesting day. I have had an ulcer in my mouth for atleast a week and when you try to teach 5 and 6 year olds dance, while yelling over music, while they're trying to talk because they won't be quiet...and did I mention that the ulcer is on the side of my mouth so everytime I open my mouth it rubs...yeah good times. Anyways, work after that wasn't anything but normal. We're still working on recital dances, and my 13 and up jazz has about a minute left in their 2 1/2 minute dance, that we have only been working on for two weeks now. I believe they're a little excited.
Tuesday was a very unmotivated day for me, but I had to go to class and I had to be motivated because I had to go to work in Winston..yayy! But, before that I went to the Student Health Center for the ulcer and they gave me this nasty, gritty paste to put on it and it numbs the side of my mouth, so it feels really funny. Later, I went to work and it was good until about 7:45 when the 9-12 rec competition team comes in for ballet. Okay, so not only do they not like ballet, but I think they really just hate me because I'll be daggumed if they ever listen to me. Nope, that won't ever happen. But, when I got back from work I remembered that Erin mentioned a surprise for the MADH members that she was going to be revealing tonight at the meeting. Come to find out, it is hoodies for everyone...very exciting!
Anyways, tomorrow is Wednesday, but still busy. So, hopefully I'll get a chance to write. If not, hopefully Thursday =/
Until then, take care and have a good week.
I realize I have not posted in a couple days, but this has been a busy and fast weekend. Friday, was a normal day full of class and my once a week Spanish class. Following, I had two meetings and then went to the mall with Madison to look for a dress for Saturday night. After searching all over the mall, I found the perfect one about five minutes before closing time...and then I found the perfect shoes to compliment the dress! Saturday was a busy, glitzy, fun filled day. Mom and I had the privilege of judging our first pageant together, the Denton Cinderella pageant. It was very different from other pageants that I have either competed in or watched from the audience, but it was a good change. The Cinderella pageant is based around building up the self-esteem of the young woman. So, in the end, everyone, regardless of if you end up first, last, or somewhere in between, goes home with something, which I think is awesome. Sunday, was a day of sleeping in and then making blankets to be raffled off for Relay for Life with Madison, Tim and Jen. So, that was a lot of fun, especially getting to spend time bonding with them!
But, I think I am going to end there and clean up the mess that has accumulated on my bed from 11:30 last night until now, so that I can actually sleep in it tonight. Take care and I hope you have a great week!
Today, as most of you know...hopefully...was Thursday, meaning I got to sleep in=] Not having class until 11 am is a wonderful problem to have, however it leaves me writing a blog at midnight because I am just now getting tired. Anyways, I won't complain. Today, went as most Tuesday/Thursdays do, however today was Blue and Gold Day on campus. So, I was matching every other person on campus, much to my dismay, and was decked out in blue and gold...literally, even had yellow pants on (and that was the only thing that set me apart from the rest of them). But, tonight was the night....tonight was the night that Stephen Curry came to town.
We all ate dinner and arrived at the coliseum about an hour early...only to find that our seats were in the top row of the upper level...which is not fun when you don't really like heights and you really want to see Stephen Curry. Fortunately, I had my camera and truth be told allowed me to see better than if I were sitting close and I got some good pictures. Tim got some good shots too...of the dance team because they had their rears facing us and he was a little too excited about that. We decided to leave after halftime, while the score was still relatively close (37-24). I looked later on this evening and the final score was 75-54, didn't seem as though we missed too much.
Tomorrow looks to be another busy day, however it's Friday, so it's okay!
Have a great Friday and a blessed weekend!
Sorry I couldn't help myself=]
Today was another busy day, between classes and homework and then running around...busy busy. However, I was very blessed to be able to spend the evening with some new friends celebrating one of the girl's birthday! We had dinner at Olive Garden and I had an extremely yummy meal--four cheese mezzaluna with shrimp=]...can i say tasty? yes! I had a wonderful dinner, with wonderful people, all of whom I cannot wait to get to know better.
The countdown is almost over. Stephen Curry and the Davidson Wildcats come to Greensboro tomorrow...whoop whoop! However, I cannot go without saying that I find it rather odd, humorous, etc. how pumped the school and campus is getting about the game tomorrow night, when we know that we're going to be completely obliterated on our new home court, the Greensboro Coliseum. Patrick said he would be upset if Steph Curry didn't score atleast 40 points. I will be upset if I don't get to see his beautiful self the entire game--hmm...who knows I might stick around after and try to catch a picture with him. However, I'm just excited to go to a game and be excited about it, well excited about the other team =]
Until then, I hope you have a great Thursday and remember "When life kicks you, let it kick you forward"- the late Kay Yow.
We all beg for a "White Christmas," however living in North Carolina, I'm okay with a white anyday! After having a two hour delay this morning, I went to classes and went on with a normal Tuesday. However, it got a little more interesting while I was driving to work. I have always marveled in how beautiful snow is as it is falling, until I had to drive through it. Then, work was rather calm..and by calm I mean I barely had any students. It made for a rather interesting night and pulling alot of stuff out of my rear to teach.
The rest of the week, like the beginning of it, is still looking to be rather busy, especially leading up to Thursday night. UNCG plays Davidson (and my husband) in basketball. There has been much hype, with many activities remaining, including a pep rally tomorrow night and a tailgate (yes, we at UNCG are having a tailgate...imagine that!) Thursday late afternoon/early evening several hours before the game. But, I must say that I am especially excited to see my husband, the one and only Stephen Curry....can't wait!!
But, until then, I am praying for more snow and less classes this week.
Oh, the pictures--yes, my handy work!-- top is a tree, in case you were confused in the parking lot at work. After all of the snow had melted off of the cars for the most part, the trees still remained a beautiful wintery white. The second, is the sunset..but the big black part at the top of the picture..that's the snow clouds just sitting there.
I figured if I am going to start "blogging" if you will everyday, why not start today with an actual post. These past couple weeks have been more of a blur than anything else, between starting back to work, the Miss MHS Pageant, and then starting back to the reality of everyday college life and all that it entails. However, I cannot complain too much, because I would not have it any other way. There are two quotes that I have posted on my desk that I look at every single day at some point in time and they remind me why I do what I do and why I live my life the way I do. "Live in the moment and let the moment take your breath away." I never imagined I would be teaching 4,5, and 6 year olds how to dance, but I am. However, while I am teaching them the fundamentals of dance, I feel like they teach me so much more...patience for a start. But, it is just amazing I think what they can find joy and comfort in, where as that same thing we as "adults" (I suppose I can consider myself that now) would scoff at. "Life is best danced to the song of your heart." For the 15 or so years that I have been dancing, I have never utilitzed this quote until now. There are no words to describe this quote, nor do I want to try to put reason as to why it has meaning to me, it just does and I think that is all that matters.
Today is the start of a new journey for me. I have decided to start this blog as a way to not only network with others but also give others a way to keep up with me and what is going on in my life. I thought this would also be a good way of expressing thoughts and letting out emotions that I otherwise would not do, because well let's face it, I not very good when it comes to words. I am looking to try new things and be more open to different ideas, so as I was sitting in class today listening to Suzanne Cabrera talk about her blog and why she got started with it, I was drawn to this idea of putting my life essentially out there for complete strangers, and not so complete strangers to read about it and possibly comment on it. Sound like me? Not so much. But, I am actually looking forward to it and I hope to reach out to others and possibly get others interested as well.
Take care!
