Clusters of Joyness

Update because I'm a frickin blog slacker...It is no secret that I LOVE L-O-V-E foodstuffs of all kinds. But man. I discovered a new heroin...instant grits. It's like God opened up the sky and sayeth, "And I shall create instant grits for those so un-blacketh they can not make them themselves...and they shall pour water into a bowl and create grits for all." And it was good. So good I have eaten three bowls this morning. Is there such a thing as grits overdose? Maybe this will replace my Chipotle addiction which would not only be healthier but cheaper as well? Pffft. No way.

In other news, my classes are a huge cluster of JOYNESS. Not really...I still don't have my schedule straightened out and it's driving me nuts being the fourth day of classes. I won't go into the long boring details of ninja-kicking Communications Professors in the face to try and convince them to let me into their classes based on my insane martial arts abilities...to no avail. But trust me, Elyse is getting a wee bit pissed off...Anna, Amanda and I did a kick-butt workout last night since most of us hadn't seen the gym in oh, 6 months. I am now sore in places I didn't know I could get sore. It is quite unfortunate. The next four days should prove to be overwhelming and daunting...District Convention is this weekend and I will be sharing a glorious hotel room in Kentucky with Shannon, Anna, Manda, Steve, and Z. Today I have to print out parts for a 250 piece reading band to read like five songs and then tonight after rehearsal I have to make poster board signs and pack because tomorrow after classes for four hours and four hours of work, we have to leave for the hotel so we can be there in time for the High Adventure practice...ugh. I haven't picked up a harmonica or knitted a stitch in WEEKS and it unsettles me...when do I get time for me?I saw Rockstar on Monday night despite all the sad craziness...that was a nice pick-me-up.

Ironically enough I am in Fremont right at this moment...my Mom's best friend in the entire world passed away unexpectedly last night. Anna let me borrow her car bless her frickin heart to get back to be with her. My poor Moozie...Amy was such a good friend to her. Life is too short for all of our bullshit and nonsense. Love each other ok? Who knows when I'll be back in the 'Nati...probably by tomorrow night.

So I had a FRABULOUS birthday.

I came back to Cincy Tuesday afternoon and Josh showed up about an hour and a half later. Josh, Anna, Amanda, Evan and I went to Rockbottom for my birthday dinner which was DELICIOUS and then we came back here to hang out...my people came to the apartment and we drank and carried on until Midnight when I was taken down to Murphy's. Wednesday, we went to get my nose pierced (I was not hungover yea for me!) and did some shopping with the roommates. Then, we went bowling last night and of course I lost but that isn't a surprise to anyone who has bowled with me before. It was just nice and relaxing and I loved it. I'm happy to be 21 and happy with my nose and happy with life so boo yah! Word.