For Single People to Read...

The holiday season is fast approaching, and I could hardly be more thrilled with the decorations, food, frosted windowpanes, gleaming candles, painted candy canes. However, hiding under the mountains of wrapping paper and electric bills lurks one of the most brutal attacks known to single people.
Every minute of December is filled with constant indicators of our loveless lives, each moment vicious in pointing this out. Take, for instance, the television commercials showcasing unnervingly happy couples snuggling by the fireplace sipping hot chocolate. Are these commercials actually advertising anything, or are they just another reminder of how single we are? Thanks, I'd almost forgotten.
Yet the worst facet of the holiday dating woes is evidenced at yuletide fetes nationwide. The situation goes something like this: You show up at a Christmas party - alone - when somebody who hasn't seen you in years (most likely a septuagenarian lady who pinched your cheeks when you were in Sunday school) rushes up to meet you and interrogates you about your life. This sweet little churchgoer will inevitably prattle on and on about how nice you've turned out and how white your teeth are. The conversation is actually most enjoyable, until she asks you about you're seeing these days.
The conversation's ensuing death is almost audible. Awkward silence descends, broken only by The Look. The Look is a horrific combination of confusion, mild judgment, and downright pity. But the lady won't stop there. She'll most likely tilt her head, raise an eyebrow or two, and mold her mouth into an almost-frown. And, if she's particularly sadistic, she'll click her tongue.
Curse The Look! As if you're to blame for your loneliness. I know I don't go about blazoning disgust for the opposite sex. It isn't as if, once I get close to a girl, I say, "Whoa, wait a minute. I fully plan on dying joyless and alone. Please, just leave." And, most assuredly, I'm not sitting on the sidelines of the dating playoffs, letting relationship after relationship pass me by.
I think I'll start carrying a plate of ready-to-eat assorted truffles, brittles, and nougats to these parties. That way I can defend myself. "Single? Oh no, don't be ridiculous. Allow me to introduce you to Double-Chocolate Carmel Turtle Fudge. We've had a thing for quite a while now."

~ written by Paul M. Smith in Cedars Vol 56.

isn't that great!!! Its from Cedarville University's little paper they put out...

For Single People to Read...

The holiday season is fast approaching, and I could hardly be more thrilled with the decorations, food, frosted windowpanes, gleaming candles, painted candy canes. However, hiding under the mountains of wrapping paper and electric bills lurks one of the most brutal attacks known to single people.
Every minute of December is filled with constant indicators of our loveless lives, each moment vicious in pointing this out. Take, for instance, the television commercials showcasing unnervingly happy couples snuggling by the fireplace sipping hot chocolate. Are these commercials actually advertising anything, or are they just another reminder of how single we are? Thanks, I'd almost forgotten.
Yet the worst facet of the holiday dating woes is evidenced at yuletide fetes nationwide. The situation goes something like this: You show up at a Christmas party - alone - when somebody who hasn't seen you in years (most likely a septuagenarian lady who pinched your cheeks when you were in Sunday school) rushes up to meet you and interrogates you about your life. This sweet little churchgoer will inevitably prattle on and on about how nice you've turned out and how white your teeth are. The conversation is actually most enjoyable, until she asks you about you're seeing these days.
The conversation's ensuing death is almost audible. Awkward silence descends, broken only by The Look. The Look is a horrific combination of confusion, mild judgment, and downright pity. But the lady won't stop there. She'll most likely tilt her head, raise an eyebrow or two, and mold her mouth into an almost-frown. And, if she's particularly sadistic, she'll click her tongue.
Curse The Look! As if you're to blame for your loneliness. I know I don't go about blazoning disgust for the opposite sex. It isn't as if, once I get close to a girl, I say, "Whoa, wait a minute. I fully plan on dying joyless and alone. Please, just leave." And, most assuredly, I'm not sitting on the sidelines of the dating playoffs, letting relationship after relationship pass me by.
I think I'll start carrying a plate of ready-to-eat assorted truffles, brittles, and nougats to these parties. That way I can defend myself. "Single? Oh no, don't be ridiculous. Allow me to introduce you to Double-Chocolate Carmel Turtle Fudge. We've had a thing for quite a while now."

~ written by Paul M. Smith in Cedars Vol 56.

isn't that great... makes me laugh... its from the Cedarville University's little paper they put out.

Inspiration

Ethan actually inspired me to write something...

I don't really have to much to say except for i can't believe how long its been since i wrote anything on here.

School is school and i am really tired of it right now. I'm sooo ready to be done with this semester nad just take some time off. I have been a lazy butt and i have some huge projects due next week that i haven't even started yet so thats a bit depressing. I just watched one of the more messed up movies ever, called Pan's Labrynith (however that is spelled) and ack!!! It is supposed to be one of the greatest movies and up there with the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but its not even close...  If you haven't heard of it, its because it is in Spanish with English subtitles...

Anyway... my Jeep is injured so pray that i can get it fixed without too much money involoved, also i have an interview for an internship tomorrow that i'm a little bit nervous about. And I'm soo ready to come home and just chill out for a little bit!!!

Well off to class. I hope everyone's doin well... let me know whats going on!

Things I have learned this weekend.

Hello All!

I guess it has been awhile since you have heard from me. Here is an update that i sent to my family, so I thought why not here too. ; )

I have three more weeks of school left for the spring semester!!! It is very exciting as I have been feeling about ready to be done. I will not however be completely done for the summer. I have a couple days off and then I have to come back for the May semester which is May 8th to the 25th.  I will only be taking one morning class, so hopefully I can find a job to occupy some of my extra time.

            College has been good to me. I have some great friends and it is nice to recognize people around campus now.  I am trying out for several activities next semester.  I am trying out for the Forensics team which is the speech team on campus. They are really good and compete all over the U.S. so that will be interesting to see if that works out. Also this Thursday I am running for Photo Club Secretary.  I love the Photo Club and hopefully will be able to be more involved in it next semester!  There is also a chance that I could be in the handbell group/choir.  They are just starting it up and they need people with some experience, so I thought that would be fun.  There may be more things but I can't remember them now, but I may have too many things on my plate so we will see how everything works out.

 I was planning on rooming with my current roommate Jenni next semester, but things change. Our other really close friend Ashely will only be a sophomore next semester so she won't be able to be in the same building. So my roommate is going to room with her (so that she can be in the same building) and I am going to room with my friend Amy who is going to be the RA next year.  So that is going to be awesome and we will all be in the same hall and everything.

Chapel has been very good lately.  One chapel last week was awesome as we had Steve Saint as a speaker.  He was really good. He is the son of Nate Saint, for those of you who know who that is. It was pretty awesome to say the least.  Chuck's (the cafeteria) has been getting worse!  Which is something not thought possible!  Anyway apparently they kinda start winding down toward the end of the semester, which is understandable I guess. I have been eating a lot of salads.  I HATE SALAD!  Just to point that out. 

This summer I am planning on working at Elder Beerman again.  I am still searching for another job, preferably a well paying job in my field. I am an Organizational Communications major, which basically means I am in Human Resources.  There are a lot of things I can do with this major and it is right up my ally. I am still hoping to find an internship for this summer but I might be out of luck.  I do have the option of returning to the zoo for a couple of days a week, so I am considering that too.

During the weekend my friends and I try to get out at least once.  Our favorite places to eat are Applebees, a Mexican restaurant in Springfield called El Torro, and Young's Dairy (because it has the BEST ice cream!!!). There are also several good malls around and Dayton isn't too far away.  We also have a Wal-mart about 20 minutes away and Wal-greens and other places like that which are closer. 

  I guess that is all for now... I think I covered most everything. I definitely miss seeing everyone and I appreciate all boxes and letters and e-mails.  I have been trying to get caught up in my letter writing, so hopefully I'll have all of that done soon. Don't forget about me!!! ; )

I love you all,

Amanda