I recently finished my work at Falcon Point Dental... It ended up being a great summer job, though I didn't love the hours as much as I thought I would. (It was nice having my nights free, but what fun is staying out late if I have to be at work by 7 the next morning? Somewhat of a catch 22.) But the pay was nice, and I think it really helped jumpstart me to getting over my fear of the dentist. (I actually got my teeth cleaned for the first time since I think I was a freshman... before I could use theatre as an excuse for never going to the dentist.) That was only a slightly expensive endeavor... I needed a filling (I am proud that I only needed 1 though) and a crown (which definitely hampered the whole not-being-afraid-of-the-dentist thing, but it's finally on and done with and you had better believe it takes me about 10 minutes to brush, floss, and mouthwash every morning and night). It also, I think, will look better on a resume that making sandwiches (not to say that is not an absolutely respectable career!). Perhaps I should quit it with the parentheticals? Regardless, my last day was last Thursday, so I have been thoroughly enjoying going out until 1:30AM every weeknight and sleeping until noon. I knew I always loved my parents - I, unlike most of my friends, have no curfew. We also recently got back from Florida... what an AMAZING trip.
(Just a few of the pictures... I look like HELL in most of them)
Danielle and I got our belly buttons pierced, too! Everyone (the younguns at least) got pierced in some manner, but let's keep it polite. :) I think it was definitely the best vacation I have ever been on. It was the happiest I had felt in so long. It was just incredibly pleasent, and everyone was so wonderful to be around. It was a terrible shame to have to come home. I wish my entire life could consist of Ft. Walton beach, amazing food, and the best people ever.
And so what am I doing now you might ask? Spending a lot of time with Chelsea (Sarah has been in the middle east for more than a month, and I am going absolutely CRAZY without her! She gets back next Wednesday, and that poor girl is going to be bombarded.), sleeping until 11 or noon every day, and spending a lot of time thinking. I guess I am finally going through the actual realization that in less than a month I am going to be finally living on my own. I already feel homesick. I just try to keep focusing on my dreams and how good it will be for me to have to make my own decisions. Oh! I also got a new car!! A black 2005 Toyota Corrolla (My camera is currently being fixed at some shop on Eldrige, but when it gets home, I will be taking many pictures of my new baby). So it will be great to have a car in New Orleans. I guess I am just overall nervous. I want to make friends and I want (read: NEED) to make good grades, and I really want to get more out of college than I did out of high school. I want to really LEARN things. Not just memorize them.
I guess everyone feels that way about college, right?
We leave Thurs., Aug 23rd. Move in is from 9-3 on the 24th... Alyssa (my roommate, whom I absolutely ADORE) gets there on like the 19th or something for her orientation (Mine was june 24-26, and it was a BLAST!), so hopefully it will be easier with us not trying to move in all at the same time. I feel like eventually I need to think about starting to pack... I think my biggest focus will be pictures. So expect me to be taking plenty in the upcoming days. I think that I will try and come home the weekend before Mom's birthday (the 22nd and 23rd, her b-day is the 25th). That will be almost a month away, so maybe it will be a good weekend to go home... besides, if it's only for 2 days, I might be able to convince them to let me fly (screw driving 6 hours both ways! haha) We also have a "fall break" in October (oh, the joys of going to a private school), so I hope at least in the beginning I am able to come home once a month. I think that won't be nearly enough, but I guess it will force me to be independent and crap like that. I am going to miss my dog.
Alright, enough rambling for now!!!! I will update this a lot more as d-day gets closer.
PS: Song of the day: "Last Request" by Paolo Nutini
And a lovely picture or yours truly.
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