and it was good. Colin and I were the gracious recipients of tickets purchased by Mom. Too bad she had to be a good parent and visit Nolan at Gonzaga. But at least she'll be in town when the Phillies win Game 5.
There was tons of rain and gusting winds last night so the start time got pushed back about 1.5 hours. But all the fans braved the elements and it's a good thing they got the game in. Of course, this meant I didn't get home until 3 in the morning but it was worth it. Everyone was so pumped and despite some misplays and a very tense 9th inning, we came out with a win. Moyer pitched well and everyone appreciated that.
So, a lot of fun was had. Philly fans are good at making signs, yelling, and generally being fans. And not too many Rays fans in sight. They're at least that smart.
26 October 2008
24 October 2008
Friday night playlist
I know it's Friday night. And I know I'm at home, alone with my dog. I chose this though, sort of.
Anyway, I wanted to make you aware of something wonderful. I have always been reluctant to admit my love of pop music but hit songs such as NKOTB's 'Summertime', Rihanna's 'Disturbia', and Britney's 'Womanizer' have essentially outed me. There is some music I just can't resist. I generally have good taste in music so this must mean all of these songs are good music.
Which brings me to the point. The best idea I've had all week: entering Britney Spears into Pandora Radio. It has created the ultimate 'going out' playlist for me. Nevermind that I'm not going anywhere. Just try it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. Also, you may have a serious desire to DANCE so be ready. I wanted to fly to Iowa and dance at all those kind of gross college bars that I used to dance at.
IOWA: when I arrive in November, dancing will happen.
Anyway, I wanted to make you aware of something wonderful. I have always been reluctant to admit my love of pop music but hit songs such as NKOTB's 'Summertime', Rihanna's 'Disturbia', and Britney's 'Womanizer' have essentially outed me. There is some music I just can't resist. I generally have good taste in music so this must mean all of these songs are good music.
Which brings me to the point. The best idea I've had all week: entering Britney Spears into Pandora Radio. It has created the ultimate 'going out' playlist for me. Nevermind that I'm not going anywhere. Just try it for yourself. You won't be disappointed. Also, you may have a serious desire to DANCE so be ready. I wanted to fly to Iowa and dance at all those kind of gross college bars that I used to dance at.
IOWA: when I arrive in November, dancing will happen.
22 October 2008
World Series
Places I will be to watch the Phillies in the World Series.
Game 1: Emily's/Coyle's
Game 2: Erin's/probably someone's house
Game 3: Citizens Bank Park (you read that correctly)
Game 4: my house? ale house?
There are only going to be 4 games because we don't need more than that. Game 5 will be a PARADE. Nobody is going to go to school or work or do anything except go nuts.
Game 1: Emily's/Coyle's
Game 2: Erin's/probably someone's house
Game 3: Citizens Bank Park (you read that correctly)
Game 4: my house? ale house?
There are only going to be 4 games because we don't need more than that. Game 5 will be a PARADE. Nobody is going to go to school or work or do anything except go nuts.
19 October 2008
Postseason
It's nearing Halloween and I still don't have a costume. But I'm not really a fan of Halloween anyway so I think it'll be fine. Jamie and I might have a party but it would probably be a party of two because everyone else seems to have plans. Yikes.
Phillies are in the World Series and I won't be attending any of the games. But big plans are underway for a series of game watches at area bars/homes. It'll be awesome. And, if it works out, Philadelphia can have a parade and I can go to that even though I don't like parades.
Went to per se with Mom, Dad, and Colin this past Thursday. It was good and I'm glad I had the opportunity to dine there. Caitlin and the staff treated us very well. I don't think it's something that I would want to do again; I can't justify it. Still, it was lovely and now I know what everyone's always talking about.
Mainly, I'm just waiting until I get to go to Iowa in November. It's going to be the best. Nothing more has been done on the grad school applications but I plan on asking for references this week. I've already drafted the email so it seems like a good diea to get that out there.
Phillies are in the World Series and I won't be attending any of the games. But big plans are underway for a series of game watches at area bars/homes. It'll be awesome. And, if it works out, Philadelphia can have a parade and I can go to that even though I don't like parades.
Went to per se with Mom, Dad, and Colin this past Thursday. It was good and I'm glad I had the opportunity to dine there. Caitlin and the staff treated us very well. I don't think it's something that I would want to do again; I can't justify it. Still, it was lovely and now I know what everyone's always talking about.
Mainly, I'm just waiting until I get to go to Iowa in November. It's going to be the best. Nothing more has been done on the grad school applications but I plan on asking for references this week. I've already drafted the email so it seems like a good diea to get that out there.
14 October 2008
Things are looking up?
I mean that ironically. Even though things really aren't that bad. In fact, they're almost good.
However, I cried while watching a Lifetime movie yesterday. This has become routine for me. They're just such powerful stories, you know? Overly sentamentalized, wrought with cliches, and often badly acted. And still I find myself getting a little weepy. So I try not to watch too much Lifetime. That's just asking for trouble.
The Phillies won last night! I'm glad I stayed awake for the whole game. Now they're just one game away from...well, let's not get our hopes up.
I've done some good work on grad school applications. I'm still avoiding the personal statement because I hate that kind of stuff but eventually that'll be the only thing left for me to do.
My new thing of waking up at 8 and getting dressed and really starting my day like a normal person has made me function like a normal person. Except I'm so productive between 9 and 10 AM that it leaves little for me to do the rest of the day. Like, I've already vacuumed out the car, read the newspapers, done the crossword, and cleaned up the house a bit. All that just this morning! Incredible, I know.
However, I cried while watching a Lifetime movie yesterday. This has become routine for me. They're just such powerful stories, you know? Overly sentamentalized, wrought with cliches, and often badly acted. And still I find myself getting a little weepy. So I try not to watch too much Lifetime. That's just asking for trouble.
The Phillies won last night! I'm glad I stayed awake for the whole game. Now they're just one game away from...well, let's not get our hopes up.
I've done some good work on grad school applications. I'm still avoiding the personal statement because I hate that kind of stuff but eventually that'll be the only thing left for me to do.
My new thing of waking up at 8 and getting dressed and really starting my day like a normal person has made me function like a normal person. Except I'm so productive between 9 and 10 AM that it leaves little for me to do the rest of the day. Like, I've already vacuumed out the car, read the newspapers, done the crossword, and cleaned up the house a bit. All that just this morning! Incredible, I know.
11 October 2008
Lots of sports
So I've been watching a lot of sports lately. A lot. The Phillies are tearing up the postseason so obviously I can't miss that. Iowa is not tearing anything up except my heart but I'll still watch them whenever I can. I'm a pseudo-fan for ND and PSU. And the Eagles aren't too impressive but I live in the Philadelphia area so I have to watch them or else be ostracized.
This takes up a lot of my time which is good. Until all of these things are over. Then I'll have to get a new hobby. No joke, quilting has crossed my mind.
But I have opened applications at 4 of the 5/6 schools I'm going to apply to so that is progress. Applying to graduate schools is expensive though. Fees for the application, for transcripts, for the GRE. Good thing I'm charging it all to Mom and Dad. Because, you know, it's for my future and all.
I've been hanging out with Jamie and Audrey a lot. Megan too. And all of their friends. It's been fun and a relief to have them in my life because otherwise I would be all alone, all the time. Jamie and I went to see Emily coach a Quidditch match. Yes, Quidditch. Thank god for liberal arts schools with nerdy kids who will do things like play Quiditch. It was low budget but entertaining.
So, things are fairing rather well. Colin and I are going to meet Mom and Dad in NYC on Thursday to go to per se which will be unbelievable (as Dad would say). I'm looking forward to that. But before then, I have to play housekeeper and be around for pool people, yard people, painters, and furniture deliveries. Also, McGriff. Not so bad though.
This takes up a lot of my time which is good. Until all of these things are over. Then I'll have to get a new hobby. No joke, quilting has crossed my mind.
But I have opened applications at 4 of the 5/6 schools I'm going to apply to so that is progress. Applying to graduate schools is expensive though. Fees for the application, for transcripts, for the GRE. Good thing I'm charging it all to Mom and Dad. Because, you know, it's for my future and all.
I've been hanging out with Jamie and Audrey a lot. Megan too. And all of their friends. It's been fun and a relief to have them in my life because otherwise I would be all alone, all the time. Jamie and I went to see Emily coach a Quidditch match. Yes, Quidditch. Thank god for liberal arts schools with nerdy kids who will do things like play Quiditch. It was low budget but entertaining.
So, things are fairing rather well. Colin and I are going to meet Mom and Dad in NYC on Thursday to go to per se which will be unbelievable (as Dad would say). I'm looking forward to that. But before then, I have to play housekeeper and be around for pool people, yard people, painters, and furniture deliveries. Also, McGriff. Not so bad though.
05 October 2008
Moving along
I'm five days into being 22 and it isn't really that awesome so far. Not that I thought it would be awesomer than any other year but I thought I had some good things going. Ok, I still have a lot of good things going for me but it's been a bit rough. I took a hit in the relationship arena which was unexpected yet not. I suppose I saw it coming but denied it and/or thought there was more time until it did happen. So I'm dealing with that, in a very mature and adult way if I may say so. But it doesn't feel very good. Fortunately, I have an excellent family and excellent friends who care a lot about me. That helps.
In other areas, I almost have my grad school application list done. They aren't top tier schools at all but I think I could be happy at any one of them. Anyway, I'm only going for my MA right now so it's essentially a holding pattern until I know what I want to study specifically and where. And though I still have those tendencies of wanting to go to the best schools and have the impressive names to back me up, I'm able to acknowledge that all that doesn't make me happy. I need a place where I can be more than just what I study and I think the schools I'm looking at provide that, or if they don't, their locations do.
And so, nearly a week into being 22, I don't feel much different than a year ago. Perhaps I should be thankful for such relative stability.
In other areas, I almost have my grad school application list done. They aren't top tier schools at all but I think I could be happy at any one of them. Anyway, I'm only going for my MA right now so it's essentially a holding pattern until I know what I want to study specifically and where. And though I still have those tendencies of wanting to go to the best schools and have the impressive names to back me up, I'm able to acknowledge that all that doesn't make me happy. I need a place where I can be more than just what I study and I think the schools I'm looking at provide that, or if they don't, their locations do.
And so, nearly a week into being 22, I don't feel much different than a year ago. Perhaps I should be thankful for such relative stability.
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