Day 10 - for real.

 Yesterday was not September 10th, therefore not day 10. Oops. Clearly no one reads this.

Alas, I continue on my way. 

Today, I'm blogging from the school library because I have no internet currently in my dorm room. Tragic. But I'll survive. I might even try to get caught up on some reading. 

Today's pic ... my current obsession:

Mild Buffalo Wing Cheddar Cheese

 Oh. My. Word. So good! I'm trying to ration it because it was A. Expensive and B. Purchased about 2 hours south of here. That's a long way to go to get some more!

I found this little gem while on a recent road trip with some friends, you can read about it on Kodi's blog here.

Well. Dinner is calling, and unfortunately so is my homework. I'm working on my first theology paper (and by working on, I mean... I realize it's due in less than a week and have considered writing it.)

So... off I go.

Until next time...

Day 10

September is flying by! I can't believe it's the 10th already!

I really didn't want to get out of bed this morning, but I did. And when I opened my curtain, there was the most beautiful sunrise. 

 Well, my phone didn't quite capture the beautiful pink shade that it was. A beautiful sunrise is worth getting up for. 

Also, this:

Ugh.

Friday morning I got in my car after classes to head to work and found a parking ticket on my front windshield. That always makes your day! I know, the security guards are just doing their job, but the whole situation was just a little frustrating. 

A little background: In May, I think I had probably the crummiest hour of my life. I woke up (that wasn't the bad part. I'm thankful to Jesus that I did wake up) and immediately realized the power was out. There's no windows in the bathroom of the home that I was staying in so I couldn't shower there. So, since I was close to home I jumped into my car to head home for a quick shower before jetting off to work. I started the car and looked out the back window and thought... 'how is it possible that my window is frosted over, it's super warm out?!'. Well... it wasn't frosted, it was shattered. A piece of a limb had fallen out of the tree and must have hit my window just right. The hour continued to worsen, but we don't have time for that now. Just know that it involves, among other things, being pulled over without a driver's license or proof of insurance.

Fast forward to friday. I totally forgot that I had to have my window replaced this summer which meant that I no longer had a Calvary parking sticker. I haven't really been on campus much yet this semester and hadn't given much thought to a parking sticker, nor had I heard anything reminding us that we needed one. It's stupid, and really, there's no one to blame. 

All that to say, as pictured above, I now have a parking sticker. Only, I haven't put it in my car yet. That will be done very soon. Also, you may or may not be able to see the picture of the car on the directions, but it's got a little Jesus fish and the license plate says 'Jesus'. I'm a little cynical and also annoyed by bumper sticker theology and thought that was just a little too cliche for a Bible college. Oh, well.

Until next time...

Day 8

Today was pretty average. Go to church. Eat lunch. Be lazy.

But! I also babysat for several families (all but one of them were strangers to me) who are all involved in a Sunday evening growth group. So I watched 7 kids for a couple of hours, they ranged in ages from 11 to not quite 2. I mostly just stood where I could see all three major areas that they kids were playing in and surveyed. Basically, I played supervisor. They were getting pretty loud and one of the parents even came upstairs to ask the kids to quiet down, so I put on a movie. And since the kids couldn't agree on what to watch (and the older ones claimed to have seen every movie 10x (side note: children watch too much tv. Also- I do too, so I have no room to talk. But the kids kept telling me that they were bored. Where's the creativity? I've often heard 'if you're bored, you're a boring person' and told them that. I hope that if I ever have kids I can encourage them to be creative and imaginitive and only use the tv from time to time. I'm sure every mother is thinking, 'Oh, Andrea... you have no idea.' And I guess I don't, but what did people do before tvs? But I don't have children, so why are we discussing this?! :p )), so since no one could choose, I imposed babysitter law and chose for them:

I loved these movies as a kid!

They were not thrilled, but I didn't care! Mwahaha, evil babysitter Andrea. That's actually on my business card. Adults specifically request me because I'm renowned for torturing children. What can I say, it's a gift. 

So, now I have a few more dollars to put in my Italy fund. 

Until next time...

Day 7

 

Old Settlers!

 

I spent most of today at Old Settlers, starting with the parade. It. Was. Hot. And not just toasty, but more like sweltering. I held out until Olathe North (my alma mater) marched, then I booked it home to enjoy some shade and air conditioning. I got home and my dad was watching the parade on tv! Shoot, why did I bother going down there and sweating like a pig?! I guess because you don't get coupons and other goodies while sitting on the couch!! :)

 

Don't mind if I do 'Eat mor chikin'! Yum!

Kodi has been talking about wanting to try Jazzercise one day. I'm in the business of making dreams come true. Hoping that her and I can join a class in a couple of weeks.

I love freebies!

 

 

Also, I'm quite sunburned today. Even my lips. Oi.

 

Until next time...

Day 6

TGIF!

 

Not too much exciting today. Classes, work, home.

 

L was sick today so work consisted of watching a lot of tv while she rested on the couch. D was happy though, like always! So, since I didn't really have a picture that I took today, this is one from yesterday of L being silly.

 



Usually she wants me to wear these. They're cuter on her or D

 

And I had time after work to make it to Sonic's happy hour. A giant diet coke makes a warm summer day better. Especially when it's only a buck!



 

One diet coke, comin' right up!

Well... that's about the extent of my day.

 

Until next time...

 

 

 

Day 5

I need a break from homework. FYI- a note to the professor, when posting the scanned materials on the website for the students to read, please make sure that it's scanned in such a way that the words are actually legible. My eyes hurt from trying to piece together barely visible words. 

Anyway...

So today was the first day of Old Settlers! Woohoo! As a kid, it was almost as exciting as Christmas morning. We live only a couple of blocks away from the action. I have a specific memory of sitting at the table eating dinner with my family - totally able to hear the noise from the fair - and being super antsy. I think my parents said that we couldn't go until after dinner... I don't think I cared about dinner that night, I just wanted to go!!

*Not my photo, but neat, huh?

Today was also the kick off for the new year of Trek (the high school youth group). We all met at my house, walked down to old settlers to watch several of the students perform with the Olathe North Band and then do scavenger hunt of sorts. It was a great start to a new year. We had lots of laughs and some ice cream sundaes. 

Back to homework, thank you for the brief reprieve. 

Until next time...

Day 4 - Woo hoo!

Are you enjoying the picture a day? I am! I hope that at least someone out there is! :) 

Today I got back to the grind. Started off bright and early with classes. Church History and Systematic Theology I. This is going to be an interesting and stretching semester, I believe!

After classes I headed off to work. I would just like to say that I have the best job ever. For those that don't know, I'm a nanny for 2 precious little girls. They are adorable and make me laugh lots. It seems like cheating to get paid to hang out with them. Most days that is! :) We all have our bad days. I was kind of missing L and D after being gone for more than a week. I pulled up and could see L standing at the screen door waiting for me and could hear her shouting, "RA-RA, RA-RA"! Side note, this is what has become a nickname of mine, it seems pretty easy for little kids to remember and say. And I always wanted a nickname, so I'll take it. Actually, for a really long time I wanted people to call me Andie (after being nicknamed that in elementary school - all of the cool kids had nicknames!). Well it took me several years before it occurred to me that I actually would have to introduce myself as Andie instead of Andrea in order for them to call me that. Oh well. Ra-Ra is cool too. That was a bunny trail! Anyway, I felt very loved to see her so excited to see me. She was full of kisses and hugs and "I wuv you wa-wa"'s all day. It makes me think I must not be as mean as I think I am. ;)

So... for today's picture:

I started tracking calorie intake and exercise about 2 weeks ago, and I don't want to brag or anything... but I'm down 3 pounds! Okay, maybe there was a little bragging there. Actually, more just excitement really. Myfitnesspal is a wonderful app that is so easy to use and convenient. It sounds like they paid me to say that, but I promise they did not. I really just like it that much. I also have several friends who are using it too, so it's fun to know that I'm not doing it alone! All of that to say. I wanted to go for a walk today, but it was pretty roasty this afternoon and I'm not a huge fan of walking around my campus and surrounding areas. Apparently there were 3 rapes at the park down the street over this summer. Oops... hope my mom doesn't read this, now she'll be super worried about me. Don't worry. I have a rape whistle! :) 

So, rather than risk the streets of KCMO, I opted to 'walk' in my room. Que Leslie Sansone:

It looks cheesy and kind of is, but my glutes are actually kind of sore! I like this because... well, it's all walking. I can walk. Jillian Michael's 30 day shred on the other hand... I don't like. It hurts, and I'm a weenie. But both are great workouts depending on what your goal is!

So, went to Target (I said that in my mind like 'Tar-shey'... like I'm French or something. FYI- I'm not.) for a few things today and happened across these:

PUMPKIN SPICE!!

Okay, I love fall, and I love me some pumpkin spice this and that. But M&M's? This is madness! Don't be confused... I may sound against this, but I totally wanted to try it. But seriously? Pumpkin spice M&M's? Yeah, I'd totally try that. Except, remember how I'm counting calories. A big ol' bag of chocolate just wouldn't fly. And, no, I shouldn't even just get a bag and ration it out over a couple of weeks... actually, yes. That's exactly what I should do, but I know I wouldn't. I have no self control when it comes to chocolate. Or any sweets. Or salty. Food, just food in general - I have no self control. 

So... if anyone out there decides to get a bag to try, let me know how they are. Maybe save me a few. :) 

Until next time...