Stick 'em up!

Well, unfortunately, I think Totally Awkward Tuesdays are done forever. They just weren't the same without Tova, so unless she comes back, I don't think I'll be posting anymore. Unless it's just a story that's so incredibly awkward that I must blog about it.

Thankfully, I have

to keep me busy! Here goes...

Okay, that's about all! If you want to Stick 'em up too, head over to Supah-Mommy's blog! (She also has some really good post-its, so you should check them out!)

Dear Mr. Weekend,

I don't know if I can take this anymore. You're such a tease. You come around, once a week, only for a few, very short days. Although our time together never ceases to be wonderful, before I know it, you're gone again.

I just don't understand. Is there someone else? If so, believe me, I love you more than anyone. I don't think I could survive if you left me for another woman! Or did I do something to upset you? If I did, please tell me! I can change, I swear! We can make it work. I'll do anything to keep you around forever.

Yours Always,

la aventurista

Rainy Saturday

I'm excited for a few reasons:

1. It's a rainy Saturday and I love those.

2. Liberty football is playing JMU tonight in the rain! It's going to be a really good game and hopefully we win! Apparently the stands are already packed, because JMU is trying to push us out of our own student section, and apparently brought a ton of students.

3. It's the weekend!

New layout!

As a reward to myself for finishing a paper that's due tomorrow, I fixed up my blog a bit! I wish I knew more about html, etc. so that I could have a really fancy blog, but I'm learning...what do you guys think?? :)

Busy, Busy Tuesdays!

Well, it's beginning to look like Tuesdays are going to be the busiest day of the week for my blog! Not only is it totally awkward (originally hosted by Tova, check out Nina's blog for the current headquarters. Oh yeah, and my accidentally-early post is here!

And there's a new, fun Tuesday happening! Post-it Note Tuesdays!!

Here are mine:

Now, I should probably go be productive and finish some homework! Happy Tuesday :)

Whoops!

It's a good sign when, as a college student who is supposed to be at the peak of my ability to process and learn new information, I do not even remember what day it is. Which is pretty bad, considering I went to all of my Monday classes today, and somehow still thought that it was Tuesday, when I wrote my Totally Awkward Tuesday post for the week. Good one.

Anyway, hope all of your Mondays started off well. :)

Totally Awkward Tuesday

Well, amidst all of my studies, I somehow found the time to continue to share an awkward story with you all. Although Tova Darling, the founder of Totally Awkward Tuesday, seems to be down for the TAT count, awkward things keep happening to me (seriously Tova, we miss you! Come back!). Go figure, huh? These days, NINA over at Nina's Theories has been posting the McLinky with all of your awkward stories on her blog, so go check her out :).

Now, as you can imagine, starting school at a university with 15,000 other undergrads has plenty of potential for awkward situations. Especially when you consider all of the young men and women looking for "that special someone" to start the semester off right with (at least that's what the girls are generally looking for--I have a feeling the guys are looking for something a littler less serious). Some of you may remember that I already have a special someone, the boyfriend, who has been for a while now. I'm sure to some girls, this would be no hindrance to finding someone else to pal around with for a while, but I'm a pretty faithful woman, and I'm perfectly satisfied with my man now. In other words, I'm not looking.

In light of that, I don't want to give anyone the wrong impression, however I'm not against making some new friends either, whether male or female. So, when one of my professors suggested that we all get in groups to complete an assignment, and the only person around me who remained group-less like myself, was the guy a few seats over, who I'd never spoken to in my life. So we did that awkward introduction, we have to do this group, thing and made small talk for a few minutes until the whole class reconvened.

As class ended, said guy got up, asking me if this was my last class for the day (it was a Friday) and what I was up to afterward.

Talk about red flags! He may have just been being friendly, but I wasn't about to take my chances. So I said, "yep it's my last class, have a great weekend!" and hustled as quickly as I could in the opposite direction, despite his shocked, "why is this girl running away from me?" look. Ooops, sorry pal. I hope we can be friends?

So yeah, in hindsight, that may not have been the best way to handle that situation...

Not the Point

I realized that I suck at the intended purpose of this blog! While I titled it to record my adventures these days, one of the main purposes was to detail the ins and outs at one of the most conservative universities in the nation. I must admit, I haven't really done that. So I promise to try harder, since I said I would. Homework has been taking precedent over blogging, so I guess that's how these things go. Ohhh well :)

Who Could Say No to a Face Like This?

Well, Roomie got a puppy! She's only 14 weeks and needed a home because her previous owner got into drugs and couldn't take care of her anymore. How crazy is that? Anyway, despite the ridiculous circumstances, she's the most well behaved puppy I've ever seen. She doesn't bark, rarely even whines, isn't hyper, doesn't chew, and is already housebroken. And she's adorable! I definitely have a weakness for puppies!

I mean, honestly, who wouldn't love that face? Please forgive the poor photo quality (gotta love cell phone pics), but even with that working against her, she's adorable!

Unfortunately, Roomie's parents (whom she lives with when school isn't in session), are less than thrilled, so we don't know if she'll be able to keep her! But really, who could say no to that face?

Rocky, what goes on in your head?

As inspired by Mama Kat's weekly writing prompt.

Rocky, my dearest reptilian friend (box turtle), you perplex me.

First of all, you hibernate. What does your brain do during this time? Do you have cool dreams or do you just get really, really bored?

Secondly, what's it like to be cold-blooded? I'm sorry I love the air-conditioner so much in the summer time, that must be kind of chilly for you. And I'm sorry that I forgot your heat lamp at home.

Do you like our new living arrangements in the Dollhouse? If not, I apologize, since you have been acting kind of funny lately, and I can't tell if it's because you're about to go into hibernation, or if you're just being lazy these days. Or if you hate me for moving you here, when you were perfectly happy back home.

What's it like to have a shell? Does it annoy you when it makes you trip and walk clumsily?

Do you miss your mom?

Are you lonely?

What does Roomie do when I'm gone? Anything embarrassing?

And last, but not least, would you be opposed to sharing my love with a puppy?

Love always,

me

Totally Awkward Tuesday!

Even though Tova Darling, the creator of Totally Awkward Tuesday, seems to be out of commission on the awkward front until further notice, I suppose I'll keep on Tat-ing it up. Why not? Laughter is the best medicine, and that's about all that these previously awkward situations are good for now!

For this week, mine actually happened like 10 minutes ago. I have a long break between my last class and my next one, but not quite long enough for me to go home and take a nap (so unfortunate). I usually come to the computer lab, or the c-lab, as it is lovingly called around campus to work on homework (blog).

I was sitting over in the corner on a couch, with two chairs directly across from it and a mini coffee table in the middle of it. I understand that usually, a group of people studying together would occupy a space like that, but there were plenty of other open areas to sit, so I figured I'd take a comfy seat on the couch. Before long, a girl comes up and sits in the chair directly across from me. I don't know her at all, but I smile to be polite, despite the fact that I find it odd for someone I don't know to sit so close to me when there are plenty of other comparable seats available. Before long, her friend joins her. So now there are two girls who I have never seen before in my life, sitting so close to me that other onlookers would think we were all good pals. Then, even though I'm visibly studying, with multiple books open and taking notes, they begin to chatter incessantly about some girl in someone's dorm and blah blah blah.

I know that I said that there are very few things that bother me, but a complete disrespect of personal space and noise level does not fall into that category. I was so annoyed/weirded out, that I just got up and moved over to the next seat, so that at least their conversation wasn't right in front of my face. And what did they do? Immediately, they got up and left. What in the world?! After all of that, they leave the very second that I decide I can't handle the distraction anymore. People!

So I don't know if that actually counts as awkward, but at the very least, we can chalk it up on the list (seems to be getting longer and longer) of things that really bug me.

Otherwise, everything here is going well. I'm settling into classes, getting all my assignments completed, even if it means staying up till terrible hours of the night (I'm a true college student now, let me tell you!), and I went to Liberty football's first home game of the season. They won by a ridiculous amount! :)

Just put the phone down!

Let me just preface this rather critical post by saying that I'm a pretty laid-back person. Things that bother most people, do not usually bother me. I like to take it easy and I'm pretty go-with-the-flow. However, one things that is totally obnoxious is when people use cell phones in completely inappropriate situations. Let me give you a few examples that I've encountered recently:

If you're in a pet store, browsing around for doggie bones and the like, it's probably not a good time to have an intense argument about the custody of your children on your cell phone.

When you're a patient at a physical therapy clinic, and you're trying to make appointments, or better yet, you're actually in the middle of your appointment with the therapist, this is also not a very good time for a cell phone conversation about what you're going to cook for dinner later that evening.

When you're driving along the highway, going 65+ mph, it's probably not a good time to pick up the phone, get into a heated conversation involving boisterous waving of appendages, and swerve back and forth between multiple lanes of traffic. (I personally don't have anything against a phone call while you're driving now and again, but if you can't keep the vehicle on the road while doing so, please refrain)

When you're in the quiet study section of the library at Liberty University and your roommate/friend/whomever calls, it is not the correct time or place to raise your voice at them in frustration because you "are in the library working on the homework assignments that you didn't have the time to finish last night!" And, for what it's worth, a one page paper is definitely not the most difficult of assignments that you'll have in college, so you may want to keep that in mind as well, when complaining at the top of your lungs.

I think that's all I've got for now. So, what's bugging you guys lately?

EDIT: Very shortly after I posted this, my boyfriend texted me with a worthy addition to the list. He went into a public restroom and someone in one of the stalls was having an indepth conversation while on the toilet. Really, people?!?!

Totally Awkward Tuesday!

Although TAT's founder, Tova Darling may have written her last awkward story, I still have at least one good one left in the awkward arsenal.

And actually, I have to give credit to Valorie over at her blog, On the Pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness, for her awkward story, because it reminded me of mine.

I know I've blogged about my middle and high school youth group adventures a little bit, and this is no exception. It was the summer after Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the gulf coast of the United States, and my youth group planned a mission trip to Mississippi to help out with people who were still recovering from the damage. We went for a week, and did any kind of construction work to repair some of the wreckage for people who could not afford to completely fix their homes.

We stayed on air mattresses in this random church that had opened their doors for multiple groups like us to stay during such trips. There were probably five other youth groups staying at the church at the same time as we were, which meant that showers were a problem. These temporary shelters with shower stalls were set up, with separate sections for men and women. We had to wait in line every day after we got back from working in order to get a shower, but it was well worth it.

One day, my friend and I happened to get to the showers when there was no line. It was awesome! The way it was set up was similar to dormitory-style shower stalls, where there is a main walkway with a few stalls to choose from. I showered first, and in an effort to let my friend get in the shower quickly, I covered myself in a towel and stepped into the main walkway. There was no door from the main hallway, blocking sight from the outside, but I figured that it was girls only, and I didn't care if any of them saw me in my undies. I commenced changing, and once I had gotten myself to at least bikini-level coverage, I saw a very male face peering over a fence, right at me.

What I hadn't realized earlier, was that there was a small house, with a fenced backyard that backed up right to the ramp to enter the shower structure, and that the creep-o that lived there (not one of the other youth group members) got a good show. The best part was, that even when I caught him and made eye contact, he didn't look away or back down, whatsoever, and I was still standing there in just undies.

I reacted immediately by screaming and pulling open the curtain of the stall my friend was currently showering in, catching her by surprise and narrowly escaping getting an eyeful of her in shower-mode myself. We laughed about the whole situation, and I waited (in hiding from the creep) until she was finished so we could walk out together, right past the creep who was still just standing out near the showers. Sooo awkward!

Da da da daaaa! Blog Award!

Well, I am thrilled to have been honored with the Kreativ Blogger award!

Thanks, Katie!

Here are the rules:
1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award. (check)
2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog. (check!)
3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award. (check)
4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might not know.
5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.
6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.
7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know they have been nominated.

Here are seven things about me:
1. I hate the abbreviation "thru." Ugghhh!
2. I love pomegranate-flavored items, especially drinks.
3. I have a pet turtle and he is awesome.
4. I hate coffee, but I love tea. Especially chai tea lattes from Starbucks, which I have figured out the secret to making myself.
5. I want to have a ton of kids one day.
6. Colorado is my favorite state thus far.
7. I am so excited to get a puppy of my own some day.

Next, I'm supposed to pass this along to seven other bloggers. I'll try not to re-award it to those of you who have already received it, but if I do, sorry!! Here are 7 great blogs!

1. That Chick Over There @ Jason. For the Love of God.

2. JennyMac @ Let's Have a Cocktail...

3. Fai @ Letters from a College Student

4. Mama Kat @ Mama's Losin' It

5. Judi @ Lines Composed...

6. SimplyValorie @ On the Pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness

7. NINA @ Nina's Theories

Wow, can I just say that this is the first blog award that I've received that I've actually followed enough people to pass the award along to? Yaaay!

Happy Sunday, lovelies.

I Can't Say I Really Blame Eve...

Most of you know, or are at least familiar with the Biblical story of creation. You know, God creates the heavens and the earth, the animals, and a guy named Adam. Then He decides that Adam is probably lonely and could use a companion, so He speaks Eve into existence as well.

Here at Liberty, this account of creation has been referenced in the first few sessions of almost all of the classes that I have this semester (could have something to do with half of them being Bible-related requirements...).

Most of you are also aware of what happens next in the story. God tells Adam and Eve to take care of the garden, which they happily do because it's beautiful and everything is perfect and dandy, but the one thing that they cannot do is eat of the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, or they will surely die. At that point, nothing died yet, so I'm sure that sounded even bigger and scarier than it does to us now. So anyway, they go along on their merry way, and take care of the garden and of the animals, until one day, Satan, in snake-form, comes to Eve. Here's where the trouble begins. The serpent is "crafty" and deceitful, citing all of the reasons why God surely will not kill them, and going on about how He's just trying to keep Adam and Eve from knowing the truth. Sneaky little devil...

And Eve falls for it! She reaches up and takes one of those forbidden fruits and bites right into it! I think it's pretty often that Eve gets the brunt of this whole situation. Yeah, she did what God told her not to, and yes, obviously that's bad. But many people forget to mention the part where Adam "was with her" in the garden, and he ate of the fruit as well. He was with her. He could have easily stopped her, or set some ground rules like, "let's just not go near that tree, since we can't eat from it anyway." Both Adam and Eve were at fault, not just her. And that sneaky little serpent was making some pretty good points about how she "surely wanted to know the truth!" Didn't she?

I'm not saying that the choice she made was right. In fact, it was the beginning of all the wrong. But I wouldn't have done a thing any differently.

Totally Awkward Tuesday!

It's Tuesday again! Thankfully, I didn't forget this time :). Hop on over to Tova Darling's blog to get the scoop on the Queen of Awkward (because she started it, not because she's the most awkward).

Todays' TAT actually involves some very important people in my life, and is no longer awkward. And if any of you are interested to hear the story of how I met my sexy boyfriend, read on!

First we will need to rewind to my freshman year of high school. I was dating (as much as you can call it "dating" when you don't got to the same school, and neither of you have a driver's license or a paying job) a guy who we'll call Curly Ex-BF (he has a serious white-boy fro. We're talking seeeeriouuusss). Eventually, it didn't work out between us and we broke up. We all but lost touch for the remaining three years of my high school experience. He was a year older than I am, so he graduated a year before me, and actually went away to college at Liberty, of all places.

At the end of my senior year, my best friend (a year younger than I am), who we'll call Blondie, because she should have been, decided she wanted to go on a college visit to Random College in Nashville. Since she wanted to drive (substantial car trip from our town), she invited me along to see the school and to be her roadtrip buddy. I happily obliged since I love roadtrips, especially to Nashville. Well, it just so happens that Curly Ex-BF decided to start texting me up a storm, even though we'd barely spoken for the previous three years, just as we start this roadtrip. It just so happens that Liberty, where Curly Ex-BF was attending school at that very time, is right smack-dab on the way home from the college we were visiting in Nashville. And it also just so happens that Blondie was considering going to Liberty as well, and yes she would love to accept my Curly Ex-BF's offer to stop by on the way home and visit him and see the school. At this point I was not interested in going to Liberty, thank you very much), but the curiosity of seeing what the ex was up to these days got the best of me.

So, we decided to stop by and see Curly on the way home. The three of us got dinner together, and Blondie and Curly really hit it off. She asked me for his number on the way home, and they started going out shortly after he got home for the summer. That's right ladies and gentleman, my ex-boyfriend and my best friend started dating.

He also played on a softball team, and she invited me to come along and keep her company while he played. She also mentioned that he had a good-looking friend who went to Liberty with him, but also lived in the area, and would be playing on the team with him as well. So I went. So I almost collapsed when I saw how good-looking my Curly Ex-BF's friend was. So we hit it off right away, and now he's the wonderful boyfriend whom I am proud to call my own today.

Now, the four of us all go to Liberty.

I can honestly say that my ex-boyfriend, who is dating my best friend, introduced me to boyfriend, and that the four of us double date. :)