18 things I wish I knew at 18

1) Don't look back. It will get better.

2) Don't waste all your time going out. Take some time to study and learn new things. By staying in one night you really won't miss out on anything.

3) Don't have more than 4 drinks. Ever. No reason. It only leads to bad things and regrets.

4) Friends will come and go. It's the ones that listen to you talk about the same things over and over without complaint that will be there for you in the end.

5) College is a time to meet new people, explore new things, and learn endless amounts of information. Take advantage of it.

6) Guys don't really care. All they really want is to go to bed with you.

7) With that being said, guys that can't even get it up aren't worth it either. Don't waste your time

8) If you knew him at 15, he's a bad kisser.

9) Don't waste time crying over guys. There are better ones out there. And smarter ones. And bigger ones (yes I mean "bigger"). And ones that care. If you doubt it, move on.

10) People that can't commit to real relationships are wimps. If he can't even commit to one person run away. "It's complicated" isn't a relationship. Being with one person isn't complicated. It's hard, yeah, but but pretty straightfoward.

11) Try to look nice all the time because on your worst days you will see the man of your dreams in Starbucks (JJ <3).

12) Work out every day. When you look better you feel better.

13) Don't be afraid to talk to new people. They will surprise you.

14) Visit all your friends in the summer. You never know when you will be able to go cross country like that again.

15) Stay in touch with old friends. It's nice to see how much people improved (or didn't) after high school.

16) Never be afraid to speak your mind. If they don't accept it, they're not worth it.

17) If you think someone's a jerk, they probably are.

18) Don't worry so much. Everything works out in the end.

Moving on

I miss the way we used to be
The way that you would rush home to hang out
The way you would include me in your plans
The way you looked at me
The way that you knew exactly what to say

I miss how you made me feel
How every time my phone rang it was you
How you made me smile
How we could talk for hours and not even feel like a minute
How you used to care so much

But that is all the past
You are not what you seemed
And I have to move on
Because living my life as a what if will only make me hate you more.

Road Not Taken

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could

To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim

Because it was grassy and wanted wear,

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I marked the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way

I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference. 

-Robert Frost

Dia de Madres

Today was Mothers' Day. I hope everyone took the time out of their day to tell their moms how much they mean to them. 

My mom and I :)

Finals. Suck. 

Although I haven't had any yet the thought of having to take one Tuesday is painful. I really don't understand the whole concept of exams anyways. Everyone right now is taking extra trips to the library pretending as though they have been there many times this semester. 

'

Only a few days left in Madison. I'm not ready to go back yet. I feel as though I really don't have much for me in Lakeville. Can someone please tell me why I decided to go back for the summer? Whatever, I'm going to make the most of it. Gotta find a way to have fun somehow, right?

My family finally got the new puppy though! So cute :) I am excited to go home to that. 

Ella is on the left. Tootsie on the right. haha. 

A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be himself to laugh with me, 

but never at me; 

to cry with me, but never because of me; 

to love life, to love himself, to love being loved. 

Such a relationship is based upon freedom and can never grow in a jealous heart.

-Leo Buscaglia

Yesterday marks history

Every day that passes is new history, but yesterday was monumental. Osama bin Laden has been found and killed. As happy as I was to hear this (just like every American) it is sad to know that someone could have lived their life with so much evil. I feel bad for him. He achieved happiness and satisfaction by murder and seeing sadness in others. One thing I find disturbing is having his picture all over the internet. No matter who he is, how many bad things he did, or how many people he murdered, no ones shot head should be all over the internet. 

Now on to lighter things. Mifflin was this weekend, or was it??? Hmm at least I have pictures to tell me what happened. Great seeing people from my hometown. Mifflin has to be the best day out of the year (other than my birthday and Christmas of course!). I love seeing people :)

last week of classes. WOOHOO! Not quite ready to go back home yet though. 

Comment and let me know what you think :)

‎"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."

--Martin Luther King, Jr.

Live righteously.

I'm in a very motivation mood today. Maybe in part I finished my Independent Project for my psychology class that have been working on since the second week of semester. (AND I TURNED IT IN!)

I chose this song not only because I love it, but I love the message portrays. I feel like there is so much today that make people feel bad about themselves, but why? Everyone should know that no matter what anyone says they are amazing. Never let anyone tell you differently. 

mifflin.T-3days. 

What do you all think of my SAF hat? It even has a Fanny Pack on it. Yeah. Ragin' hardcore.

I'm gonna watch Glee. Haven't seen this episode yet and I heard it was good. Love Glee. Especially Cory Monteith. This is our engagement picture ;)

MM tall, and can sing, yeah. 

"It's often just enough to be with someone. 

You dont need to touch them. Not even talk. 

A feeling passes between you both. 

You're not alone."

-Marilyn Monroe

Inevitable Fates

Many believe, including me, that everything happens for a reason. Not necessarily the way you want them to go, but in the end things usually work out for the best. Yes, the journey there is usually very painful, and no one likes to get hurt, but everyone goes through it. I often wonder why things don't always go my way, while this may sound selfish everyone wonders. 

My answer is this; we're really not all that smart. If things went the way we wanted them to it would finalize into an even bigger mess. The couple months of suffering or pain will turn out to be worth it in the end. I'm not really sure if that makes sense but whenever something goes wrong I would like to think it is all for the better. People deserve to be happy and surrounded by those who make them that way. If someone doesn't treat you the way you believe you should be treated there is no reason to have them in your life. There are many people that would love to be your friend and treat you the right way so there is no reason to hang on to someone that doesn't. Enough of my rant. 

How cute is this outfit?! I really want it. I miss shopping. At least summer is soon!

I got a care package in the mail today. Two weekends ago was my sororities Mom's weekend and of course I left my Ipod with my mom so I finally got it back. I also got about 3 pounds of Easter candy. YAY?

Comment if you think I should talk about something or what you think of my blog :)

"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned"- Buddha

Happy Easter

Happy Easter everyone :)  I hope you had a wonderful day. This morning I woke up early went to breakfast then mass with Bridget. The only bad part of this day was walking all the way to Randall and Mickey's Dairy Barn being closed. It turned out okay though because we still got great breakfast :)

I finally got to make my eggs too! And I have many of them in my room so if anyone is hungry come on down and I will give a tye dyed glittery gift :)

Today has been odd though. Not spending time with family on Easter is hard. At least I get to see them in a few weeks. 

I saw The Kings Speech as well. It is about King George IV and his coming to reign while having a terrible stutter. The passion and hardships of someone so powerful is motivational. Everyone, please check it out.

Sea of Red

Today was lovely outside. Perfect day for Spring football! Can't wait for the new season!

My friend Bridget and me with Bucky. Playa playa. 

As I am alone in my room right now I can't help but to think about what I would be doing at home. I would like to think I would be making cute little Easter eggs with my family just like this 

One thing that always bothers me is the near summer reconnections. Not like good friends that you haven't talked to reconnecting, but the "I've probably talked to you 5 times and now that you will be home for a summer I want to talk to you" reconnecting. I just don't get it. If you can't hold a longer conversation than "how are you" and "when you coming home" it's obvious you only want to hook up. Especially when I say I won't be back until the middle of may and don't get a response. Sorry I'm not sorry I'm not interested. Creepers.

Being back in Camp Randall was amazing. I love the atmosphere. Although the stadium was only about 1/6th filled being surrounded by Badger fans is always the best. 

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
- E E. Cummings

April showers bring....?

As usual I am going to talk about the weather. Mostly for myself. Maybe I will read this in 10 years and wonder what it was like outside.  It's rainy, windy, and cold. I want warmth.

It's Easter weekend and I am stuck in my dorm room right now. Quite depressing I must say. Everyone is with their family while I am alone attempting to write a paper.

At least tonight my friend Bridget and I will be seeing No Strings Attached at the new Union South. Love that movie.

Throughout these last few weeks of hell I have to stay positive. 2 more years left. Thank goodness.

Tomorrow is the spring game. Can't wait! That means we're that much closer to football season, which I must say is the best couple months of the year. Hmm wonder how the Miami Dolphins will do this year. Awesome I bet.

Here is my quote of the blog :)

Why is it still so cold in April?

High temp of 39. Cool. 

So as everyone knows today is 4/20. Honestly I could care less what you are doing. The only thing is why have to post it on Facebook, Twitter, etc., what your intention of this day is. Not only will you one day be working, businesses rarely DO NOT look through public history. Remember that. It is still illegal to do it and until then keep it a personal affair, don't risk your dream job letting other people know that you are "that cool" to be celebrating. Plus I think it's annoying to bombard my wall with your minute- to minute day plan regarding what you're listening to and when you're "going outside". With that said, I hope whatever you chose to do tonight, have fun and be safe.

10 days until all of Madison comes together and celebrates one block. MIFFLIN ST. YEAHH GUYS! You all know what I'm talking about. It's not the public intoxication I am excited about, but the chance to see people I haven't seen since last year. And spend one final day with all of my friends in hopefully (crossing my fingers) beautiful weather before finals week. 

Making a water bottle. I will post a picture of the finished product :)

I apologize if my blogging seems dull, or uninteresting. Hopefully I will get better at this writing thing. I have sucked since birth. 

Dream big, work hard- JJ Watt  (Sorry, I had to do it.)

Hello world

I am officially joining the blogging world.

This is a lot harder than I thought. In my head I always have thoughts racing but to put them down is a lot harder. I will start off introducing myself. I am a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin- Madison majoring in legal studies and criminal justice. I will tell you my favorites now:

Food: Mac and cheese, and pizza. Pretty much anything with cheese

Shows: Glee, Real world

Teams: Badgers, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Twins.

Today was a gross day. Many would guess that by the middle of April there wouldn't be any snow.... GUESS AGAIN!!

My new pomeranian pup Ella! Unfortunately she comes the weekend of Mifflin so I will not be able to see the nugget until after my exams. But it will be a wonderful thing to come home to. Right now she is 6 weeks old :)

Since I am a college student, I should get back to my paper writing. Until later!

"I believe that two people are connected at
the heart & it doesn’t matter what you do,

or who you are, or where you live; there are

no boundaries or barriers. If two people

are destined to be together, they will be."