*note: I think I might be done with xanga. Well, after this and possibly a 2009 summary. After reading Extras, I just....feel weird about it. Plus, I just don't have the interest right now. I will do Senegal updates on that separate blog, but not here. I'm tired of everyone knowing my thoughts and feelings. Soooo this is it until I change my mind!*
Just because I was feeling nostalgic and masochistic:
Fall 2006, Freshman Year: Met and roomed with Whit, JoJo, and Ashley Pashley. They were my roomies and sisters and I loved them dearly and intensely. We had loads of random adventures that were well documented with either pictures or our quote notebook. I met Shari in band, and we had a loverly time playing saxophone and making up actions for the songs we played. Because of her I got my job, my church, and my obsession with Joss Whedon.
Spring 2007, Freshman Year: Went to Vancouver, BC on a GO trip. Loved the city, was ambivalent about my team. Switched from an English major to Sociology. Stopped being such a romantic idiot and more of a realistic pessimist. Started working at University Relations. Became friends with Nellene, and had many awesome adventures at Shari's apartment, such as my first (and only) clubbing experience....okay, that was not at her apartment....and a prom-dress casino night. Whitney and I had a ridiculous amount of TV show marathons, including all seven seasons of Buffy, from which I became completely and totally obsessed. Jo made up my face to look like I'd been beaten up, and we had the most brilliant picspam night ever. I chased Ashley around with scissors, begging her to let me cut her hair. Or at least her bangs.
Fall 2007, Sophomore Year: Ashley did not come back to Union, and even though she lived in Jackson, she was boyfriend obsessed and sadly absent for a lot. Shari had graduated, but Nellene and Rachel became my Northbrook buddies. Our fourth Craig 3 roommate ended up bailing before school started, so Whit, Jo, and I got the dorm to ourselves. I took Intro to Bible Study with Dr. Guthrie, and because of anal-retentive 25-page projects, he asked me to work for him. Still one of my proudest moments.
Spring 2008, Sophomore Year: The semester of the tornado. Was traumatized over and over again. Sucked. But Whit, Jo, and I got an apartment in Cedarwood, and for a couple days we had the most wonderful cat. Had brief depressive episode, which was luckily cured in time for my 20th birthday, which was held in high fashion with much laughter and inane games. Most of the semester was just trauma, but I did take Gender and Sexuality, which was one of the most rockingest classes I've taken.
Summer 2008: Because of stupid stupidity with Res Life, we couldn't keep our apartment as of last minute, and I'd already decided to stay in Jackson and work at University Relations. Cue Jennie and Dusty, swooping in to the rescue. I moved into their empty pre-Seth bedroom and integrated myself into their awesome family.
Fall 2008, Junior Year: Moved back on campus, but to Pollard instead of Craig. We had a new roommate, Carah, who introduced me to the magical world of anime. She also had a snake for a few weeks, which absolutely terrified me, as our rooms were right next to each other. I think this is the semester that Ashley came back into our lives.
Spring 2009, Junior Year: Pure awesome. Went to Turkey on a GO trip and loved both the city and the team. Carah did not come back, so once again it was just Whit, Jo, and me. We had a snowstorm in Jackson, which resulted in much fun with both Craig 3ers and CA-1ers. Had LOST parties every Thursday night, with delicious food and brain-melting TV. Most weekends meant going somewhere awesome, be it Nashville for Turkish food or the safari park to be chased by ostriches and pet giraffes. Kevin became my new Northbrook buddy, which was lovely because I'd been greatly slacking due to crippling shyness. Felt like God was telling me to room with Erin, which resulted in probably the most gut-wrenching and horrific conversations I've ever had. It sucked leaving my Craig 3 sisters, but God knew what He was doing.
Summer 2009: Moved into Cherry Grove apartment with Erin, and quickly fell into a laid back roomie groove. I lived in the Guthrie's house for a couple weeks and took full advantage of their magical backyard garden and spectacumazing house. I kept working for University Relations. Started going to a women's Bible study at Northbrook, officially making connections way too late. I went to Peoria to housesit for my parents for a couple weeks and found out about Senegal.
Fall 2009: My life revolved around either the Hughes family or the Bagby family (roomie Erin, brother Timbo, and mean sister Stephanie). I got a whole new set of friends through Stephanie and Kevin, which meant awesome parties with awesome people, too many to name (but special shoutouts to Amber and Elizabeth--my honorary new dorm roomies-ish, Cameron--my antisocial Northbrook friend and Hunger Games enthusiast, and Seth--my HP Musical and LotR enthusiast). School quickly irrelevant as I tried to scoop up as much time with friends as possible while battling a who-cares-they-will-all-be-gone-soon-anyway depression. Had a rockin Fall Break with Stephanie up and down I-55. Continued Bible study with Northbrookers and also joined Lauren's self-started Bible study, from which I came away with a passion for anti-materialism. Went to the Hughes' as often as possible to soak up the awesomeness and love of a little girl and boy (your choice whether I mean Hannah & Seth or Jennie & Dusty). Then I graduated, and left some of the best people on the planet.
