Oh So Helpful

~~~~ Quixotic

Believe it or not I can actually help someone with computer problems! Lindsay was having some trouble with her virus program so I helped her out. I got her a newer betterer one and set up iTunes and helped her with aim. Now she's taking all the CDs of mine that she likes and putting them on her computer. We're gonna set up a Facebook account for her next. I'm such a good friend *chessey grin*

Yesterday was just amazing. Lindsay, Stephanie, and I spent all day and we also made a new friend in a fellow McBrider named Becca. She's from California so when I said Chanda's at Pamona she knew what I was talking about! We all went to Kroger for some groceries and got caught in the pooring rain. By the time we got home we were soaked and had one of those college moments that I'll never forget.

Today we didn't really do much! We all stayed in bed for a very long time since we stayed up until 3 in the morning. But we did homework and at 4 we went to the Mega Fair at cook field. There I found all sorts of clubs to join including drama, spectrum, stage left, democrats of miami, pro-choice, SOUL, and student campus activities council. I'm not sure I'll do them all but I'll be a part of stage left, spectrum, and democrats of miami. The others may just be icing on the cake! After that was an upside down ice cream party. We went around to all the RAs and got our favorite ice cream toppings and watched Family Guy. I love Family Guy!

Tomorrow is my first IDS class and sign-ups for tech for The Rocky Horror Show. I got Stephanie and Lindsay to sign up too. I think we'll have a great time!

My Poor Back

~~~~ Lonely

Classes really aren't that bad. I'm having some difficulty getting up in the morning... especially for my 8 am class. But if I can persuade Danielle to take me to Wal-Mart this weekend I can get my coffee pot and then I'll be golden. I was really nervous about my Italian class but I've even calmed down for that. It's not that bad now that I know what she expects from us. I have my first quiz tomorrow (my first college quiz to be exact *eeek*) and I'm "studying" right now. I probably should put more of an effort into this. I mean, this is COLLEGE afterall. However, most of the Italian letters and numbers are the same as Spanish ones and since everything is spelled phonetically and that's what the quiz is over tomorrow I think I'll be okay. I'm listening to some guy read the months to me in Italian.

I can't wait for the mega fair this Sunday. All the clubs on campus are gathering on Cooke field and we can go "shopping" for activities. I already signed up for the Stage Left Production of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tech crew sign ups are August 29 and 30 at 8:30 and 7:00 respectively. I could just spot for this show. That wouldn't require too much time and I could get use to the theatre while I stay active. I don't think the Pagan organization here is very active. It's listed under the official clubs but I can't find much information on it. I also want to check out the club that brought The All-American Rejects to campus and see if the SOUL kids are a club or just a job.

Tonight after class Stephanie, Lindsay, and I went uptown for dinner. We ended up eating at La Bodega and it was really good. There's no Panera Bread here but the sandwiches at La Bodega are comprable. I'll finish my Italian then I'll finally have time to finish loading The Sims and start a book before my Corridor meeting at 9:45. Then it's off to bed for me because I have a 8 am class tomorrow I can't handle them yet!

I Can't Wait

~~~~ Lonely

Classes really aren't that bad. I'm having some difficulty getting up in the morning... especially for my 8 am class. But if I can persuade Danielle to take me to Wal-Mart this weekend I can get my coffee pot and then I'll be golden. I was really nervous about my Italian class but I've even calmed down for that. It's not that bad now that I know what she expects from us. I have my first quiz tomorrow (my first college quiz to be exact *eeek*) and I'm "studying" right now. I probably should put more of an effort into this. I mean, this is COLLEGE afterall. However, most of the Italian letters and numbers are the same as Spanish ones and since everything is spelled phonetically and that's what the quiz is over tomorrow I think I'll be okay. I'm listening to some guy read the months to me in Italian.

I can't wait for the mega fair this Sunday. All the clubs on campus are gathering on Cooke field and we can go "shopping" for activities. I already signed up for the Stage Left Production of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tech crew sign ups are August 29 and 30 at 8:30 and 7:00 respectively. I could just spot for this show. That wouldn't require too much time and I could get use to the theatre while I stay active. I don't think the Pagan organization here is very active. It's listed under the official clubs but I can't find much information on it. I also want to check out the club that brought The All-American Rejects to campus and see if the SOUL kids are a club or just a job.

Tonight after class Stephanie, Lindsay, and I went uptown for dinner. We ended up eating at La Bodega and it was really good. There's no Panera Bread here but the sandwiches at La Bodega are comprable. I'll finish my Italian then I'll finally have time to finish loading The Sims and start a book before my Corridor meeting at 9:45. Then it's off to bed for me because I have a 8 am class tomorrow I can't handle them yet!

They Begin

~~~~ Accomplished

Classes begin tomorrow. My very first class in college is Anthropology. I think it's a sign for my future job... I really hope I'm not part of the 60-some% that changes majors. I really wanna be happy doing what I though I really enjoyed. But I guess if I change majors it'll be for good reason and that'll make me happier then Anthropology would. So, all-in-all, everything will be okay.

Today was convocation. The ceremony was a little extreme and I just kinda wish we could have just gotten to Millet on our own but I enjoyed hearing Anne Patchet talk. Afterward we convocation was over we were suppose to attend some book discussion but me and girl I met yesterday names Staphanie got lost and we ended up just heading back to the dorm. Unfortunatley, I locked myself out of my room and Felicia did go to that discussion! So I hung out with Stephanie in her room. She brough a futon and that's just kick-ass! Then Tom called! He's back from his bonding experience and it sounded like he had a good time. I'm just glad I'll be able to talk to him again.

After that Stephanie and I went walking around and figured out where all our classes are. Tomorrow's gonna be pretty easy but when I walk to English 111 that's all the way in Western campus! That's a lot farther then just down the steps! Oh well, that isn't until Wednesday. Tomorrow I have Anthropology, Italian, and Zoo. Only three classes but one of them is two hours long so that's still a lot. I'm gonna be stressing once homework picks up... at least I think I will. Maybe I won't, that'd be nice, I shouldn't dream though!

Okay, if my Anthro class is 8:00, I'll need to leave the dorm by 7:45, just to be safe and I should get up around 7. That means I should get to bed around midnight tonight to make sure I get enough good-for-me sleep. College officially starts tomorrow!

Greetings from Miami

~~~~ Content

That's right. I've actually made it. I'm here at Miami University and I'm officially a college student. It's... different. I haven't really had any experiences to tell you if I love it or hate it yet but right now I'm feeling like I could do this. My only real set back as of now as been my computer. It just didn't deal with iTunes the way I wanted it to. See, it reset my iPod when I installed it so I lost all my music (that's 1000 songs kids). Major bummer. Other then that, things are going smoothly and I'm a happy camper.

Tonight I'm heading Uptown to catch a concert. Someone booked the All American Rejects so it'll be cool to see them. Maybe I'll take my camera to snap a picture or two and wave them under Tom's nose. He's a much bigger fan of the band then I am. I'm just so tired all I want to do is sleep. So much for the hearty party ideas of college kids. Yeah, you'll find me curled up in bed just trying to sleep! Well, I'm off to pick a new desktop and screensaver for my computer. Possibly digital blasphemy and lord of the rings? Maybe I'll throw some Flogging Molly if I deem it worthy. College life will be a lot better after I catch up on my sleep.

I Can't Believe It

~~~~ Worried

I'm officially a college student tomorrow. I can't believe it. I'm freaking out but I think for all the wrond reasons. The main reason I sorta don't want to go? I'm gonna miss my puppy, Shelby entirely too much. If she could come with me I'd be perfectly happy.

But I suppose everyone has that one thing that if they could just take that to college they wouldn't be nervous about going. I mean with most people it's something a little more normal, such as a parent, a girlfriend, or a boyfriend. Me? It's a dog.

All this week I've been doing the family thing. We went to a place called Frankenmuth, Michigan for a couple days. It was one of the most chessiest places I've ever been to. Oh well, it was a kinda fun getaway. We played mini golf and had lots of yummy food. It was reasonabley enjoyable.

I've almost finished packing. All I need to do is take a shower then pack up my toiletries. I can't believe in 24 hours I'll be lounging around my dorm room. Probably my room will even be put together. I could blog on my new lap top! Oh the fun of it!

Untitled

~~~~ Full

Oh goodness, we just got back from Longhorn and I had entirely too much food. My little blue friend? Yeah, he's me, ready to explode!

Tom left today. Last night we went to Wild Ginger in the middle of a crazy Thunderstorm and the power went out when we sat down. So we had a romantic, sushi dinner with no power. It was kinda cool. But he's gone and Chanda's gone and I'm pretty much alone now. Carolyn's still around but David is too so I don't count for much as of now. But it's actually kinda okay because tomorrow I'm leaving with my parents to Michigan until Wednesday. We're going up to a place called Frankenmuth? I dunno, supposedly we use to go there all the time but I don't remember it.

Since we're doing that and then I leave on Friday I startd packing today. I had this dream last night that I went to Miami and then realized I left all the boxes I packed my life into at home! It worried me so much in my sleep that when I woke up I resolved myself to start packing today. I have all my clothes packed up as well as my laundry and other household supplies in a basket. I think I'll get my books, tv, and DVDs packed up tonight then I'll do the rest Thursday. I also have to pack for this trip. Goodness, I'll certainly be living outta bags and boxes for a while!

The Survey Felicia Sent Me

~~~~ Mellow

Firsts:
First best friend: Kailee... she's the one I swear you look just like.
First car: 1994 teal Mazda protegé... that's what I'm still driving, so look for that tomorrow!
First real kiss: ummm, I think I was in the 7th grade. It was my first real boyfriend, Billy.
First break-up: 7th grade
First screen name: I don't remember, it had something to do with Tennis and being a girl though lol!
First funeral: my grandpa
First pets: a hamster named Whiskers
First piercing: the only ones I still have, my ears
First credit card: my parents got it for me when I went to europe with my band... it's blue and looks like it has waves on it! lol I still have it

Lasts:
Last cigarette: dont smoke
Last car ride:I drove to the oardc to visit by boyfriend
Last kiss: yesterday I said I saw my boyfriend!
Last good cry: either when I watched Finding Neverland or read the 6th Harry Potter
Last library book checked out: The Chronicles of Chrestomanci
Last movie seen: Sky High
Last phone call: Tom
Last time showered: last night
Last shoes worn: one of my numerous pairs of flip flops
Last item bought: hmmm, oh! i remember! my birth control... i take it because I have abnormal periods without it, not because i'm a slut or anything lol
Last annoyance: my mom (as usual)
Last disappointment: it's summer... I'm pretty chill
Last time wanting to die: my sophomore year... hey me too!
Last shirt worn: an orange t-shirt with three monkeys on it by Paul Frank
Last website visited: my modblog
What Color underwear are you wearing?: white with a big monkey on the butt and a little bow in front lol!
What's under your bed?: a sleeping bag, lots of magazines... anything else i'm not sure of
What time did you wake up today?: 9:30
Currents:
Current mood: lethargic
Current music: I'm watching Rollie Pollie Ollie on the Disney Channel lol!
Current hair: brown
Current clothes: pjs and a tank top that says Miami University 09! woo-hoo
Current annoyance(s):the fact that I have to leave for a dermatologist appointment in 40 mintues. There just isn't enough time!
Current book(s): Still rereading the Chronicles of Narnia
Current color of toenails: black
Current time- 10:19 am
Current hate: still feeling kinda anti-bush
One or the Other:
1. Black or white?: black
2. Boxers or briefs: boxers
3. Coke or Pepsi?: pepsi
4. Salt or pepper?: salt
5. Sweet or sour?: sweet
6. Vanilla or chocolate?: vannila
7. Short or long?: long hair for me too... i miss my long hair sooo much!
8. Cheap or expensive?: well... if i have to buy it, cheap... but if some one else is buying it for me expensive! lol
9. Firm or soft? *awkward* lol
10. Hot or cold?: usually hot drinks but I prefer freezing to sweating
My favorite...
1. Color is: orange
2. Song is: anything by Flogging Molly, "Broken" by Amy Lee and Seether, and "Into the West" by Annie Lennox
3. Scent is: anything tropically... like coconut or citrus
4. Alcoholic beverage is: when i drank i was kinda fond of mike's hard lemonade and corona beer but i quit that stuff... i swear!
5. Food is: sushi
5 Things you are wearing right now: just to mix things up I took off all my clothes and now i'm taking this survey in the nude... lol only kiddig!
5 things you did so far today : woke up, watch tv, mapquested directions to my doctor, took this survey... it's still very early in the morning
5 things you do when you're bored: read, talk on the phone, play on the internet or computer, listen to music, watch movies
5 people that never fail to cheer you up: my guy friends... they're all insane! you'll have to meet them!

The Facebook

~~~~ Relaxed

So, my roomate got me into the website, The Facebook, and I really think you should check it out. It's more for college students then anyone else really but it's uber cool. It's a great way to keep in touch with friends from high school and meet new ones at your college. My name's Megan Dice and you should really look me up and add me as a friend if you have an account! It'll make me feel all good an special to have more friends on facebook!

Today, Andrew, Tom, Kevin, and I are planning to go to a Gap. Why is that? Because Gap has a promotion with iTunes that if you try on a certain pair of pants you get a free song from iTunes. Very cool. So we're gonna go do it. There are three pairs of girls pants and a pair of guys pants to try. I think that boys should offer to try on all four to get four free songs. It makes more of an impact if the guys offer to try on girls pants. It doesn't mean that much if I offer to try on all three girls pants and the guys. It just isn't as funny. Who knows, I need another pair of jeans, maybe I'll end up buying the pair of pants I try on. I also need a coupld pairs of cords but I'll probably save getting those until I go shoppinf with Felicia! I'm uber excitied! We're heading up to Beachwood Place and we're just gonna hang out. It's gonna be great to meet her before school starts and create a real bond. Oh, she loves Rent. That just means sooo much to me! She'll come see the movie with me! And, if she likes Rent she must be okay with homosexuals... or as they say in Rent, "fag-out, lezzies, dykes, cross-dressers too". If she's that cool then I'd hope the fact that I'm a Pagan won't weird her out too much. I made this "soul quiz" and sent it to her and told her there. I hope she isn't too weirded out. I don't think she will be... she sounds so cool but you never know. Maybe she's just never heard of people following the Old Religions before. I'm sure she'll be cool with it. I'm just getting worked up for nothing. *Deep breathe* Okay, I'm gonna go read more Chronicles of Narnia. *Squeal* I LOVE these books. I can't wait for the movie!

It's Over

~~~~ Sad

As Collins said after Angel died from AIDS, "it's over." Now, the fact that Chanda left today for California is not nearly as horrible as losing her to AIDS (she doesn't have them, by the way) but she is gone. We spent all of yesterday together. For some reason the power went out at her house and we had a good time in the dark. I helped her pack, we had milkshakes from Dairyland, and we hunted Casey down to get all our Sims back. Then, since she had some pillowcases to sew, she came to my house and put all the Sims onto her computer while she sewed. It was nice, we had the Indians game on and we gushed over Grady Sizemore whenever he was on. Then, the hours began to wear down and I knew it was about time to get Chanda home. I felt quite confident as I dropped off her stuff on her kitchen table that I wouldn't cry. But then, we hugged good-bye. Oh the tears came. They weren't ugly tears but they were tears nevertheless. The just kinda slid off my face and all I could say was "don't leave." We both kinda cried for a while then I went home. I feel a lot better now. I eve saw this pretty sky tonight and it made me feel a lot better. I know it'll only be a few months before we see each other again. And email and cell phones are a real blessing. Now I need to start concentraiting on my own trip to college. Here I go... watch my speed!

As the Paths Diverge

~~~~ Contemplative

Tomorrow is Chanda's last day in town. I mean, for a very long time. She's heading off to California for school. She's attending Pamona College. Hopefully I'll feel the same way tomorrow as I do right now. I'm not necessarily upset, curious is a better term for my mood right now. I mean, sure, it's gonna suck that she's moving away and I won't see her for like 3 or 4 months but I will see her again. Maybe that's why I'm not going into emotional overdrive. We've gotten a lot better with talking on the phone lately and there's the internet and everything. I'll be talking to her all the time. No problem. It stinks when your best friend moves away but life does go on. I think Felicia and I are gonna head to the mall next week so I have that to look forward to and, of course, there's the fact that I'm going to college too! See? Chanda's going to school? Me too, no problem!

Tonight the two of use and Carolyn went to Applebees for dinner and we saw Sky High. I made the two of them these oversized tote bags and I filled them with flip flops, air fresheners, stain removers, candy, magazines, and, in Carolyn's I included a picture of my puppy, Shelby, holding a stuffed firehydrine Carolyn got her in her mouth. It's very cute. It was a nice night and there was this boy in the movie named Steven Strait... well, that's his real name, in the movie he was called Warren Peace (get it, Warr and Peace... Warren Peace... it's cute) and his hands caught fire. ;)
oo-la-la

Anywhoo, I'll keep my eyes out for a good pic of him and if I find one oh,he's totally going in my Cute Boys Gallery

Tomorrow I'll probably be at Chanda's the vast majority of the day. I also really need to do the Alcohol EDU thing for Miami soon but I need a high speed computer. Video images on a dial-up modem = disaster. I think I'll call Tom after he gets off work to see if he wants to do it Friday or Saturday. It's wonderul not to be working and have all the free time in the world. Right now I need to go looking for my text books and start ordering them. Oh the joys of college!

My Summer Has Finally Begun

~~~~ Peachy Keen

I know it's August 1st but since today is the first day I am jobless this summer. I woke up at 9:30 and stayed in bed for a while to watch a Pooh Bear marathon on the Disney channel. Then I set up the sewing machiene and worked on Chanda's bag. I'm almost finished with it and I should get hers and Carolyn's bags done by tomorrow. Then Thursday I think we're going out to dinner and then to see Sky High so that'll be the perfect time to give them their gift bags!

Then the door bell rang and it was Carolyn! She actually wanted to see Sky High today so we went to wake up Chanda (it was 12:40 and she was still asleep!) and we went to Bob Evans for lunch. Then Carolyn remembered she had a doctors appointment so Chanda and I went to see Must Love Dogs.


I went to see it because it had a westie in it... my dog! It was a cute movie. I don't think I'd ever see it again but it was cute. Then Tania and I hung out at Chanda's for a while then I came home. It was a nice day. I wanna finish my book by tomorrow so I can go to the library. I also have to return A Nightmare Before Christmas to Blockbuster.

Tomorrow's Chanda's party though so that comes first and foremost. It's at 7 though so I have a ton of time to finish everything. I think I'll visit Tom at lunch... it'll make him happy. I kinda blew him off today when he called. I was talking to my roomate Felicia, that was so much more important. The more I talk to her the more uber cool she sounds. I can't wait to meet her!

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

~~~~Content

Today Tom and I went to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was worth seeing... once but I don't think I'll ever need to go back. I did see some stuff that belonged to Jim Morrison and Steven Tyler. That made me pretty happy. We learned all about the rock opera 'Tommy' from The Who. In marching band we played "Pinball Wizard" from the movie but I didn't know much about it. I mean, I didn't even know Elton John played the Pinball Wizard. Then we went to Legacy Village for some Gelato from La Gelateria. And we went to Beachwood just because. They have a Sweet Factory though so I bought Tom some German Raspberries. They're the best invention in the world!



We had Subway for dinner and now we're watching A Nightmare Before Christmas. I've never seen it before and I thought I should watch it before I saw The Corpse Bride. I kinda enjoy these movies. They're cute in a strange way. We're just meeting the Oogie Boogie Man. Tomorrow I think I'll finish Chanda and Carolyn's bags. I should have them done soon because Chanda's leaving for California. It's kinda strange to think that things are changing for good now but I'm still looking forward to school so much now and being out on my own that I'm not too upset. It'll all be okay now, I promise (myself).