Nicole

random college stuff.....

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:17:33 GMT

College is kicking my ass. All of my classes are so insanely hard. I love them all, but it seems impossible to get a good grade in them. Maybe my expectations of how well I would do here were too high. That said, I pretty much love everything about college other than the studying and the fact that I miss all of my friends so much. I have met so many cool people here, but they just aren't the same as my Richmond friends. Thanksgiving and Christmas break is going to suck because I won't get to go to any of the parties and see anyone. I guess it won't be completely horrible because I have actually gotten to be friends with a few people that live around where I live now, so at least I will have someone to hang out with. I love Chicago, but there is really nothing like Richmond. However, living here has made me feel like such a city girl, and everytime I walk downtown or just outside my dorm on the lake I feel like I am on vacation. The lake is so pretty and relaxing and downtown is just incredible and overwhelming. I love being in the middle of everything. There is so much to do. I met Gavin Degraw the other night with a few friends. He had a concert here ($5, hell yeah) and a meet and greet afterwards. Hmmmm I have met some other really interesting people here too. The random people that you meet on the El are sometimes either really funny or soo scary. All the people on my floor are really cool. Ruby and I are seriously the perfect match for roommates. We get along so well, even though we have really different interests. She bought me cookies today and suprised me :) My parents come to take me out for dinner every other week or so. It is actually really nice to have them so close. I haven't really needed anything yet, but I know that if I do, I can call them and they will be able to come. I have no idea what I want to major in. I thought I wanted to be pre-med, but now I am pretty sure that I don't. I wish I knew what I wanted to do. Everyone else seems like they know. I guess I just need to give it time.

Looosers

Sat, 10 Sep 2005 03:50:57 GMT

So Ruby and I are having a loser night because everyone else went out, and we are here doing homework. We were in our pajamas by 7 and we walked around the dorm in them while everyone else was walking out to go places. At least we are getting things accomplished though, and the paper that is due Wednesday is almost finished. Tomorrow we are going shopping and to a concert. It should be a lot of fun. I am getting used to life here, and I am really liking it. It is weird not living at home, but at least I am close to my family. My cousin is coming to spend a day with me this weekend, and I am really excited for that. After being with her 24/7 this summer, I miss not seeing her everyday and spending every other night at each other's houses. Things are good here though. I love being right in the city, and I love Chicago soooo much. The El is right outside our room, and we can hear it whenever it goes by. I can't wait to go downtown and explore more places. Ruby and I have so much fun together, and we do some of the craziest things. We have some pretty good ideas about what we should really be doing with our lives lol. I signed up for our floor's dodgeball team, so that will be interesting haha,. Anyways, I just thought I would do an update, and now I am going to go back to being a loser.

College life

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 01:10:19 GMT

So I am here and classes started yesterday. This is the first time I have really had a break from doing homework. My honors classes have an insane amount of work. I will be reading around 200 pages a night. The teachers told us we should read it more than once, like anyone will ever have time to actually do that. My spanish class has native spanish speakers in it, and I feel completely overwhelmed just listening to the teacher talk. Biology and math seem like they will be good. Despite the work, I really like all of my classes, and it is exactly what I expected. I think I am really going to like all of my teachers. My roommate is awesome, and we get along so well which is wonderful. I have been here for a week, so I have gotten to explore Chicago a bit, and I am so excited to do that more. On Saturday a group of us even went to a concert. We saw Engine Down, Bella Lea, and Parish School. I had never heard of any of those groups before, but I really enjoyed the concert. It feels so weird living away from home, but I am adjusting I guess. Everything is different, but me and Ruby decided that our room is very cozy haha. I think it is starting to feel like home. Well I think my break is over, and I need to go back to reading.

Sun, 14 Aug 2005 22:28:51 GMT

This summer has actually turned out to be alright. My birthday was fun. I went to the Cheesecake Factory with my family. I went downtown with Natalie and our moms for her birthday. I love shopping down there. The last two weeks have been so much fun though, even though I basically did not sleep at all. I went on a babysitting trip with Natalie for three days. I finally realize how much work a baby is. The day after I got home, I left for Richmond. I was so excited to see everyone, and it was such a great visit. I went to state fair, and it was awesome. It was so weird watching it from the stands. The day after state fair, the girls and I went to a Rascal Flatts concert. That was one crazy night haha. The funniest part was definitely when we figured out how to fit eight people in a jetta. Poor Arnold was in the trunk with water bottles in the seat crack so she could breathe. I was curled in a ball on the floor covered by cowboy hats. The concert was sooo good. The next day the Stokers came to visit, and they just left this morning. Ash and I stayed up so late every night talking. It was so good just to catch up. We went shopping and just hung out with our families. I was so glad they came! College is so soon. I can't believe that people are actually leaving already. I don't really feel like I am ready to go. I am a bit nervous. I just need to get everything together, and then maybe I'll feel better about it. Tonight is movie night for Natalie and me, but I think I actually might fall asleep before then :)

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 23:37:24 GMT

So today Natalie and I beasted on chocolate cake and watched the Parent Trap. I think we were overly excited about this too. I think that I really liked this 4th of July because of the big family bbq that we had. There was so much food, and today we get leftovers. Awesome. Natalie and I made pina coladas, and Natalie tried to figure out how to make pina colada jello shots, but that didn't really get anywhere haha.

The other day a skunk got stuck in the window drain thing on the side of our house. Mike and I saw it around midnight, and it scared the crap out of us both. I don't think I have ever heard Michael scream that loud. Then we were both laughing hysterically until my parents asked what was wrong. My dad tried to free it, and in the process the skunk sprayed, and I decided that it would be a good idea to spend the night at Natalie's house. Michael wouldn't sleep in his room because of the smell.

I went to orientation at Loyola last week. It was awesome. I am so excited for college. I keep going to the Loyola website reading about different stuff everyday. Not much else is going on here.

yeahhhhh

Sun, 26 Jun 2005 18:11:41 GMT

So lately I have been hanging out with my brother and cousins. Natalie and I have had some adventures. We go out for 3 a.m. food runs, hang out at airports, and go on buffalo hunts. We pretty much live at each others houses. We visited my Grandma's grave a few days ago. It was so sad. I haven't been there since the funeral. Natalie and I taped flowers and ribbons on it and made it pretty. I miss Richmond so much. I know that I would be leaving in a few months anyways, but it is like I am leaving too early. I think even if I still was in Richmond, I would still be sad. Devilettes was such a big part of my life for 4 years, and now it is over and I don't know what to do with myself. I miss being able to just do stupid stuff with my friends on what should have been my last summer in Richmond. I am enjoying some of the things here. The food and the shopping are awesome lol. There is a bead store 10 minutes from my house, and it would make Claire proud. I have orientation tomorrow for Loyola. I am really excited, but at the same time I am a bit nervous.

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 17:11:17 GMT

Yesterday I watched my cousin's adorable little dog wrap both of her paws around a box of tampons and open the box with her mouth. Then she pulled out a tampon and chewed off the wrapper. Natalie and I were fighting her to let go of the tampon, but she wouldn't. It was the funniest thing I have seen in a long time. I have been having a lot of fun hanging out with Natalie. Last night we drove around and had an old school night. We listened to S Club 7, The Spice Girls, and old Britney Spears cds. It was a lot of fun. Michael and I have been hanging out a lot too. We went shopping and out to lunch and had some good brother/sister time. Both of us really miss Richmond, so I guess it is nice that we at least have each other. It has been really nice to have family so close. Its like I have two homes now because I am always at their house. It feels like a holiday or something because we have had dinner with my aunts and uncles and cousins so much, and we never do that unless it is some special occasion. My Grandpa lives with us now. I thought it would be weird, but it actually isn't weird at all. Sooo...Natalie took me and Michael out a few nights ago and said she was going to show us a haunted road. The road was just like any country road in Richmond, but apparently everyone up here is scared of it. Mike and I were teasing her about how the road must be scary because there is grass on both sides unlike any of the other roads up here. I am learning how to drive around here. I can now make it all the way to my cousins' house without getting lost. This is an accomplishment. Not much else going on here.

bored

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 18:32:16 GMT

Well, the house is starting to take shape. The movers are her right now, and it is really nice to be able to have our own furniture here. Yesterday was the first time it really hit me that I live here now. It has kind of been feeling like I am here for the weekend, and I am going back to Richmond in a few days. I wish I knew more people, and there was stuff to do. Michael and my dad are not coming up until Saturday now, and when they get here, I will at least have Michael to hang out with. I went out with Natalie and her friend yesterday. I am glad that she is here so I at least know somebody. We were both looking for a job at the mall. I'm not so sure I want a job this summer though. I sort of just want to relax. It would only be for a few months or on breaks from school anyways. Last night I started putting my room together, and I think I will finish today now that my dressers are here. I am so bored, but I don't feel like doing anything.

The DTF

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 04:34:57 GMT

Today I went to Coldstone and Q'doba's with Katie and Samantha. It was wonderful--we randomly stopped on the way home and ran through a field. Then we layed down in the grass and played the cloud game. We name the field Deep Thoughts Field because that is what we had there lol. After that I went to Devilette practice. It was so weird because I no longer have to be there. I am going to miss all of the girls so much. I gave Courtney the wet floor sign, and Chelsea and Juliann these random puppet things. After I got home and did some major packing of my room, I went out for dessert with Molly which was so fun. Molly is going to be so close to me next year, I am so excited because I will get to see her a lot. It was really sad at the end though because I think that is the last time I will see her before I move. I hate saying goodbye to people. Today I realized that it was the last time I would see a lot of people. Tomorrow is my last day in Richmond. I am going to try to go finish packing now, so I don't have to spend time doing it tomorrow.

Mr. Squiggles and his relatives

Tue, 31 May 2005 01:35:44 GMT

I went sailing today. I have never done that before, and it was so much fun. The lake is so relaxing. My face is fried. I chased after snakes with Arnold and Claire. They were hiding under the docks, but we got them to come and play with us. Last night I went to Tom's house and caught frogs. Good times. I've sort of decided that when I move, everyone in Illinois is going to think I am such a hick when I tell them stories about what we do here in Richmond. I can't believe that school is over on Wednesday. It just seems too soon. I am officially moving on June 8th, so if anyone knows of anything fun going on before then, let me know.

Party!

Fri, 27 May 2005 18:09:50 GMT

Everyone should come to my graduation open house. It is tomorrow, May 28, 5:30-8:30. It is at my house. If you need directions let me know.

I went shopping today...

Sat, 23 Apr 2005 23:21:27 GMT

Today I got a prom dress. It is pink and strapless, and I was really excited. Last night I saw The Amityville Horror. I was freaking out before we even got to the theater because people were telling me that it was so scary that they cried. Two girls ran out of the theater half way through the movie, and I ended up practically laying on Claire. I was sprawled out all over the place, it was so scary hahaha. I'm mad that it is snowing right now....I was hoping that it would stay warm. It kind of just hit me today how soon it will be until I am leaving. Only about a month and a half left. I need to make the most of this time, because it is going to be over so soon.

Sat, 09 Apr 2005 17:53:04 GMT

Well, I got back from Florida yesterday. It was so much fun, and there are a bunch of stories. It was really relaxing, but now that I am home there is so much to do. I think that I am definitely going to Loyola. I think it is a good fit for me. I got into the honors program there. They only take 100 students for the program, so that is pretty exciting. And, I love the location of the campus--right in the middle of Chicago. I am just really happy that I finally know where I am going. It pisses me off that I spent all that time filling out other applications for colleges that I wasn't even accepted. I have a lot of stuff to fill out for Loyola though. I should probably get started on that.

ramblings

Sun, 20 Feb 2005 19:18:14 GMT

Gymnastics NCC yesterday- 3rd place. I didn't compete, but all of the girls that did were awesome. It was a lot of fun. I was sick all last week, and I am just now all caught up on missed homework. The report card that we got on Friday was the worst thing that I have ever gotten haha. I had missing assignments in almost every class. Hopefully it will be better next time. Now I infected my brother- he had a fever of 104.3 two nights ago. He was really sick, but I think he is feeling a bit better now. On Wednesday we had New Castle and Muncie Central at an academic meet. I was so nervous for English- I was captain of the A-team and I have never been that before. We got 19 and we won- I was so excited. On Science, I was captain of the B-team. Science lost, but we tied the A-team which was pretty cool. This week I went to dance on Wednesday and Thursday for the first time in weeks- possibly months. I really like all of our routines. In tap we have this weird drumming music, but I think it is going to be really neat. Ballet is insanely different, but I like it a lot. We are doing Madonna - Ray of Light, and we are wearing black skirts and fishnet tights. Yesterday was my Dad's birthday- he came home for the weekend, and he just left an hour ago. He is always at the new house lately. My Grandpa is moving in to our new house tomorrow. I didn't even realize it, but I am never going to my Grandparent's house again. It's going to be really sad next time I go up to Chicago because despite it being boring at times I really liked that house and there are lots of memories there.

Lovefest '05

Thu, 03 Feb 2005 23:58:07 GMT

So the Pacer game was last night. I had so much fun, and I hope everyone else did. Juliann and I started a new club, the BSB's. We went fishing for boys after the game, and we even caught a few haha. We are the new Lovefest '05 according to Sheilds. I really really need to sleep. I had so much trouble staying awake today. I went to sleep so late last night, and I actually went to school on time since I already slept in once this week. It seems like I always am too busy to rest. I am not going to dance tonight, and my goal is to go to bed very early.

Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:35:54 GMT

So this weekend was a lot of fun. Last night instead of going to Snowball, I went to Alison's. Caitlyn, Alison, and I went to see Hide and Seek. That is the most messed up movie I have ever seen, and even though I was so scared, I actually kind of liked it. I spent the night at Alison's. We basically just ate all night- pasta, Applebee's, and Taco Bell at 2 a.m. haha. Then today we had a Devilette thing. We went ice skating and had Cold Stone in Oxford. It was a lot of fun, and I hadn't had Cold Stone forever so I really enjoyed it.

Many people know that my dad is always watching birds in our backyard, and he hates it when the squirrels get into the bird feeder. Well, two days ago, a squirrel climbed the tree, and knocked the feeder off the hook so he could eat the seeds on the ground more easily. My Dad proceeded to tie the feeder to a branch with large rope thinking the squirrel wouldn't be able to get at it. Today the feeder was once again on the ground after the squirrel bit through the rope. So this morning, my dad put the feeder back on the branch, only this time with a chain. Right as he was talking about how he won the war with the squirrel, my mom and I walk to the window and see the squirrel standing on the branch tipping the feeder over and spilling all of the seeds onto the ground. A squirrel outsmarted my dad, and it was the funniest thing ever. I am sorry if I bored you with that story, but I thought it was hilarious when it happened.

My house is becoming more and more barren. My closet is practically empty, the shelves are empty in the kitchen and family room, and the shelves in the basement are just gone. This is weird.

Sat, 29 Jan 2005 21:11:28 GMT

Sooo...I have been exhausted lately. I don't know why, it just seems that I can't stay awake. I think I am just wearing myself out. I have dance, gymnastics, devilettes, and english and science all the time after school. I just need some sleep. Other than that things have been going well lately. I am just trying to take it one week at a time through senior year. I have been such a slacker. It just seems like school doesn't really matter anymore, even though I know it should. We got our spring break plans figured out- Florida, yesss! I am so pumped about that. Last night was fun, too. I went to Samantha's suprise party, and then to Tom's house afterwards- very interesting haha. I played chess with Claire at both places...we weren't being very social, but it was still a lot of fun. Then today I worked and went to gymnastics. I got my double backhandsprings, which isn't awesome, but I was still pumped about it. And tonight is snowball, and I am not going. It just isn't worth it, but I want to see everyone all dressed up sometime today. I am going out with Alison and Caitlyn, so it should be fun. I am kind of stressing about college. I wish everything would just take care of itself. Alright, so that was a really random entry, sorry about that. I think I am going to go take a nap.

Merry Christmas!!

Sun, 26 Dec 2004 01:36:30 GMT

Well, I hope Santa was good to all of you. My brother woke me up at 9 this morning, and after we opened presents we spent a few hours cleaning and cooking because we had some family friends over for dinner. I got The OC dvds (which my mom is now hooked on) and some clothes and other stuff. All in all it was a very nice Christmas. Not much else is going on here.

I am practically snowed in my house

Wed, 22 Dec 2004 22:52:57 GMT

Today I....
stayed in my pajamas until 2:30
watched Spice World
made cookies while I watched Laguna Beach
should have gone sledding, but didn't
watched Napoleon Dynamite
didn't go to gymnastics for four hours
was extremely lazy

It is officially winter break

its snowing!!!!

Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:12:00 GMT

Break is so nice just because I can sleep in, and I have hardly anything to do during the day. I almost feel guilty sitting in my room and watching random stuff on tv because I am so used to always going somewhere. And it is snowing!! Lots and lots of snow, I love it!! I can't wait to go sledding! Other than that, nothing is going on at all. Someone please call me and save me from boredom.

Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:34:26 GMT

Today was great because of the two hour delay. Short classes made the day go by so fast, and it was wonderful. We even got to watch a very funny puppet show in english. My parents finally decided on a house to buy. I am really happy that this part of the process is over, but now we have to fix up our house and get ready to put it up for sale. I am so glad it is the weekend, although I have a lot of stuff to do. There are a few classes that I suck at, and I need to study this weekend, or my grades for this semester will be horrible. Actually, that will probably happen even if I don't study this weekend for finals. I think the damage has already been done. If it weren't for college mid-year check-ups, I would be feeling great right now. Oh well. That is about all that is going on now. Oceans Twelve tonight. I am excited.

an e-mail to my dad

Fri, 03 Dec 2004 21:19:57 GMT

To: new205@aol.com

Nicole

Won't it be nice when you can live somewhere and be anonymous. Until then be
careful I have spies everywhere

Pop

----- Original Message -----

Good morning, Pete!
>
> ......Tell Nicole she is a pretty good singer, Neil and I
> were at TCBY one evening and Nicole and 3 other girls were singing
> Christmas songs into the outside ordering machine. So we got to hear them
> sing. We got a great laugh!......

YAY!

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 01:15:20 GMT

P.I.E. is completely finished!!! This makes me so happy. That said, I really don't want to go to school tomorrow. Monday is the busiest day of the week for me and I have been feeling like I am getting sick for so long...I just want another day to rest. Today was fun though. I got ice cream with Samantha, and it was really good. I haven't been to Oxford in so long. Then I came home and finished PIE, which was a beast, but I feel so much better now that it is finished. Christmas is so soon. My dad put up our lights today. It seems like right when Thanksgiving is over, Christmas starts. I love Christmas though, so it makes me happy that it is so soon.

my favorite!! <3

Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:50:20 GMT

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this week

Sun, 28 Nov 2004 02:59:37 GMT

So we went to Chicago for Thanksgiving and the house that we wanted to buy is already sold to someone else. So much for that. Thanksgiving was fun...I ate so much, and it was nice to see family that I don't usually see. I am not really sure how I feel about moving there. I guess I realized when I was up there how hard it is going to be to meet people since I won't be in school or anything. I'll just be back in Richmond a lot, and hopefully Richmond people will come visit me.

I am doing gymnastics now. I really like it. I can't do everything that I used to do, but some of it is coming back.

Both of my dogs were put to sleep last week. I am so depressed about it. I know that they were both sick and suffering, and the vet said that they didn't have any time left at all, but still, I am really sad about it. I really miss them.

Not much else is going on. I think I am getting sick, and my goal for tomorrow is to finish my PIE project as well as the AP test for AP English.