Adorable Little Stormtrooper Family

So right now I am supposed to be writing an explication paper which is due in the morning. You must be thinking, "That sounds horrible! What on earth is a dreaded explication paper?!" Well, friends, it's not so bad but it's definitely not my favorite past time. I simply have to write a 4 page paper on a 1/8 of a page poem. Yeah...I'll be bull-crapping my way through that one. Anyhow, that's what I'm supposed to be doing. But I got distracted by this adorable little stormtrooper family album. Aren't they precious?

Okay, 'tis true that I am super dorky. And easily distracted. Clearly. But honestly, didn't that just crack you up?! (Or at least crack a smile?) Definitely made my night!

Also, today was the first snowfall of this winter. On my way to class this morning I got rained on while walking the distance across campus to my class. And this afternoon when I got done with all my classes? I got snowed on. It was just lovely. Luckily I don't really mind getting soaked, I actually kinda like the rain running down my face. My feet were pretty chilly though and that, I'll admit, I was not a fan of. 

Well back to writing my paper! I must try to get something accomplished before I go to my broomball game tonight. It starts at 12:30. Technically I suppose that would be tomorrow morning but whatever. Yes, I know. Our broomball games have crazy schedules but hey, that makes it all the better! It's super fun! (If you don't know what broomball is go here. And then search out a team and join. You'll never regret it. It's awesome. Unless you're not an aggressive person and don't like falling on your butt and getting bruises. In that case you'll probably hate it. But I love all of the above so it's fantastic for me! 

P.S.-Another sport I'm dying to play is Rugby!! Wouldn't that just be super cool?!

We All Have Dreams

Today I made a decision. A life changing, awesome decision. Are you ready to hear it? Okay. Here it is:
I am going to buy a Volkswagen bus and live in it as I and travel the coast with my future husband. This may sound slightly irrational and ridiculous, but honestly, why not? Who says I can't do that? When I get married, my husband and I will be broke already and we won't have any kids yet. I want to do it before either of us get super tied down to a job. Maybe monetarily speaking it's not the wisest choice since we wouldn't really be making much money but we wouldn't be spending much either because, in my plan, we're seriously going to be minimalists. And you know what? I think it's worth it. Can you imagine all of the awesome memories and experiences we'd have?!?! And isn't that most important in this life, not the money we earn? So we are going to take advantage of this point in our lives when we're still young and free and unattached and we are going to do it. I would totally do it right now buuut....I don't think going alone would be as fun or as safe. Plus I really just want to do it with my best friend and someone I'm crazy about. So we're going to do it. And if a guy doesn't like it, then he obviously doesn't like the type of person that I am and we could never work out in the long run. So he will no longer be a candidate for being my hubby. Once I find that person though, we will fulfill this dream of mine. And it's going to be amazing, And it's going to happen. I've decided. And once I make up my mind, there's no going back.

I want to buy one just like this. That'd be perfect.

Love. Love. Love.

So today I'm looking outside and it is BEAUTIFUL!!! Fall is so pretty!! I love how the trees are turning red and gold and are still speckled with green. I love how open and natural and gorgeous it is here at home. (I came home for fall break.) Also, last night I was just overwhelmed with how pretty the sky is here. I never realized how much I loved the wide open spaces and star-filled sky until I went off to college last year and light pollution ruined my view of the constellations. Anyway, I just thought I'd share some of the things I love with y'all!

I LOVE:

my family.

my friends.

my awesomespice roommate.

our apartment.

the country.

Husker football.

all things lace.

purple.

animal print.

dancing.

unique dates.
sunsets.
rain.

being spontaneous.

anything from the 1920s-1950s.

weddings. i am a hopeless romantic.

babies/kids. LOVE.

Disney.

writing.

photography.

random pawn shops.

my converse shoes.

shoes in general.

getting my hands dirty.

being outside.

singing to myself.

my siblings. I know I already said family, but it deserves more attention b/c they're my best friends.

my parents. they're seriously awesome. best mom and dad in the world.

I could go on and on and on. So I'll stop there before you fall asleep. Buut here are some pictures of a few  things. Just for good measure.

^ This picture^ represents two things i love: my awesomespice roommate and being spontaneous. The night this picture was taken we randomly decided to have shopping cart races in the Walmart parking lot...in the rain. 

^A little girl who I made friends with yesterday. Her name was Faith and I'm pretty sure she loved getting her picture taken more than anyone I've ever met. Pretty freaking adorable right? =)

My favorite pair of shoes. 'Nuff said.

My daddy, greatest man I know, with my little cousin Cambri. Isn't she just the cutest thing you've ever seen!?

One of my random pawn shops. I was actually on a date when we drove by this and I got pretty excited about it...don't ask why, I think the name of the store just intrigued me. Anyway, he was a pretty awesome guy so he pulled a U-turn right there and we went back and looked at it. Pretty sure it's a place meant for druggies...but I still like it.

Beautiful Fall!!! This tree was exactly half red and half green.

Okay this wasn't actually on the list, but it's something else I love. This is a sculpture of a silver tree here on campus and it's right in the middle of a bunch of normal trees. You can't really tell how cool it is in this picture but let me tell you, it's awesome. Probably one of my favorite sculptures of all time. I always wonder if a squirrel (we have tons of those on campus too) has ever tried to jump from a normal tree to the silver tree...b/c if it did that would be an epic fail.

Did I ever mention that we raised 5 baby raccoon? No? Well we did. And I loved them too.

I also love my dog, Rue. She's a sweetie...and here she's burying a piece of pizza which makes me love her even more because that's just awesome.

Another little cousin I watched this summer along with her brother. I cannot even express how much I love those kids!

Nebraska. LOVE where I'm from.

Shout Out Time!

Time for a little shout out. If you like blogs, which I assume you do since you're on here, you MUST visit this one!
http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/

It's quite possibly the cutest thing I've seen in awhile and I Just Love It! It everything from delicious recipes to how-to do your hair. I actually taught myself to fishtail braid my hair from her blog. I was pretty proud of myself. It was my very first try so don't look too closely but you can clearly see the excitement this site has provided me with.

You can do it too! Click away and enjoy!

Life is Good...and Poetry

I realize it's been awhile. I apologize. I think I may have bit off a little much this semester with 18 credit hours sooo I've just been trying to stay on top of that. It's been great though! I love love LOVE my roommate and life is good. I've decided I am going to share some more of my poetry with ya'll so hope you enjoy! Still rough drafts though...that's a very important detail to keep in mind. lol If you have any suggestions or advice or anything whatsoever let me know! =)


 Who I Am

As I ride on the back,

The green beast grumbles.

We’ve named it John and labeled it a deer

But neither fit as the tires roll along.

I wipe my face with my t-shirt:

Black.

Every inch of me is covered,

Covered in that which gives us life.

That which, in a way,

Gives everything life.

Bright green sprouts are born from it

Each day.

My eyes scan the land I work.

Like opening a crayola box

A myriad of green fills my view

Violet wild flowers and grey-blue rivers are thrown in.

It’s as if I’ve been in a toaster,

My skin is browned and it’s radiating heat

As the sun beats down,

Bleaching strands of my dark hair.

My body is tired and worn

But I don’t want to go inside.

This is my land, this is my home.

This is my pride.

I’m a girl doing a man’s work

But I don’t mind.

Covered in soil,

I’ve never felt so alive.

I Couldn’t Help but Notice

I spot her sitting

There, her beneath the tree.

Her dark hair is salted with grey…but just a little.

Olive skin peppered with sun spots…but not too many.

A black skirt and white blouse

Cover her features and

Reveal her secret:

This is no ordinary day.

Muscles rigid,

Only her brown eyes move

Darting, searching, waiting.

Is he coming?

Is he coming or will she be left,

Alone?

Stood up

Like every time before.

Still…she waits.

Maybe he’ll come.

Maybe this time they’ll fall in love.

Maybe.