Nostalgia Nonsense

"I never realize how much I like being home, unless I've been somewhere really different for awhile." - Juno

I have been feeling extremely homesick and nostalgic lately, not a good mix at all. During the week it is really easy to keep myself from missing home because I am usually busy with school. On the weekends is when I really lose it, and if I talk to my mom and she brings up that she misses me or I say I miss her, the tears start to roll. I know this is completely normal, but that doesn't make it any easier.

On top of missing home, I became really nostalgic for the past today. I only allow myself to do this once in a blue moon, because I don't think people should dwell on the past too much, it truly hinders you from going forward. Tonight was my night for that yearning of what used to be and what could have been if things went differently. For the first time I scrolled down to my very first post on Facebook and started reading all of my old statuses and what people wrote to me. It was very fun to read, but some of it made me really sad. It's never easy when thinking about old friendships and relationships and how you no longer have those people in your life, at least not in the way they used to be. Although some of it made me sad, a lot of it made me laugh and just reflect on good times. I also saw how much I've grown, and how much my life has really evolved.

I think it is important to remember when thinking of the past and where you are now, that things really do happen for a reason, even if you don't see the reason at the time. You will eventually get it and it will make so much sense to you.

This has helped me deal with my current situation, because I know I am here for a reason, doing what I need to do to have a better life in the future. So here's to that!

Hairspray

This afternoon I went with a friend to see a play at the Herberger Theater which is conveniently down the street from my apartment, another reason I absolutely love living downtown. The show was Hairspray, and it was put on by the Valley Youth Theatre, which is located right across the street from me. Unfortunately I am too old to join in on the fun, but I will enjoy going to watch the shows instead. This show was phenomenal in my opinion, considering most of the actors were all either freshman in college or younger. There was even an 11 year-old girl who was awesome to watch. It really made me wish I would have taken more of an interest in theater when I was younger, because I know I would love to be doing that stuff now.

I had never seen Hairspray before, not even the movie with Zac Efron in it, so I went into it not knowing what to expect at all. I loved that the story is about going after your dreams, and also about accepting everyone and not rushing to judge someone. I even got the chills during some of the songs, I mean these kids' voices and acting was amazing to watch. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more shows, and my friend and I are planning on making it a monthly thing, so look out for more play reviews from yours truly!

First Day at ASU

I had my first day of classes today at Arizona State University, and it was pretty much what I expected. I always have a love/hate relationship with the first day of school. I love that you don't really do much and aren't expected to have read or done any work for once, but I also hate that it is so boring that it almost seems pointless.

This morning I got up pretty early so I could have time to eat breakfast, maybe watch some TV (my favorite), and then be able to actually do my hair and makeup decently. My friend Maria, whom I met in San Diego at the Sun Devil Send Off for our area, and I went to Starbucks this morning and just caught up and chatted about everything. She's super sweet and we have the same major and share a love for theater.

After that I had to walk about 4 blocks to another building where my philosophy class was, and I am so thankful for my dorky hand fan that i bought at Wal Mart, because it was about 110 degrees this morning and it only got hotter. I think I'm really going to like my philosophy class, it did not disappoint. Basically what I learned today is that life is one big problem, isn't that an understatement.

I had to walk very fast to get back to the Cronkite building for my sociology class, and I made my first mistake of the semester. I looked at my schedule in my hand one more time before walking into the class. It was already pretty full so I ended up basically climbing over people to get to a seat that was in the middle. Right after I sat down I look at the projector and it said I was in a psychology class, so I had to get back up and climb over the same people and leave to try and find where my class got moved to. Once I found the correct classroom I got a seat on the end, thank goodness, and tried not to fall asleep. I think the class will be interesting, but today I was just not feeling it.

My last class was 3 hours later at the Tempe campus, so I went back to my apartment and had some lunch before taking a nice little nap. I left a little early to have my first light rail experience by myself. On the way, some students from Cronkite asked me if they could interview me about some construction that is going on, and since I love being on camera (reason number one why I am a broadcast journalism student), I agreed. I finally made it to my American sign language class, and it is definitely my favorite class so far! When class was over and I walked outside, to my unpleasant surprise there was a dust storm starting. I was not happy since I still had to walk about five blocks back to the light rail and then walk again back to my apartment after getting back downtown.

Now that today is over, I'm exhausted. Time to have a fun weekend before the madness really begins next week!

xoxo,
Stacy

Whistle While You Work

I've seen this on some other blogs and thought it might be fun to start writing a Music Monday of some sort. I always find it interesting to see what other people are listening to and what songs they really like, so maybe someone somewhere might be interested in what music I like.

I have this weird thing for songs that have whistling in them. I love to whistle, and couldn't stand the fact that it was impossible for me to whistle while I had braces, TWICE. So as soon as I got those bad boys off  in high school I went right back to practicing my whistle. It drives my mom crazy, because I would just sit in the living room and whistle just for the sake of whistling. Lately I've been hearing new songs that have been coming out that include whistling, and it may be one of the only reasons I like the song.

The first song is Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks. I just absolutely LOVE this song. The beat is awesome and it really just makes me start moving as soon as I hear it come on. Not to mention, Cubbie Fink is super hot. The other guys in the band aren't hard to look at either. I can't remember where I first heard this song, but after I did I went to the Foster the People Pandora station and fell in love with more of their songs. If you haven't heard of this band yet, I highly suggest you check them out. Not only do they make great music but they have teamed up with The Do Good Bus that brings volunteers together to help out in communities. Check it out and help them out if you can!

The next song that incorporates whistling is my home girl B. Spears with I Wanna Go. I love Britney, she can do no wrong. Her new CD was the go to CD for our Vegas trip my friends and I went on back in June. I was so excited when this video came out, and I think the beginning is hilarious and just shows how much Britney doesn't really care what people think of her.

This last song I heard for the first the other day while driving around Phoenix trying to find the place I needed to go. I had heard about it, but never actually heard it. It seemed like a fun dance song, and just now watching the video it really makes me want to dance around my room like an idiot, kind of like the people in the video. I'm not going to lie, I know nothing about Mick Jagger, so I don't completely understand the video, but what I do understand is that Adam Levine thinks he has the moves like Jagger. There is lots of whistling in the song though, and that makes me happy. So here is Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera with Moves Like Jagger.

That's all for this first Music Monday. If you all have any songs that you think I might like because they incorporate whistling, leave me a comment! Have a fabulous week everyone.

Being Sick Stinks.

I was supposed to drive back to Arizona today, but waking up at 5am with the stomach flu really put a damper on that plan. I'm kind of glad I got sick while still at home so I can be the big baby that I am and have my mom take care of my like when I was a little girl. Being sick is never fun though, and I'm hoping to get over this really fast. School starts next Thursday and next week is going to be filled with lots of fun activities and jumping head first into a semester I hope I'm ready for.

For now I will drink lots of fluids and stay on the BRAT diet; bananas, rice, apples and toast. Hope to get back to my normal self by tomorrow so I can make the 5 hour drive back to Arizona.

Wishing you all good health and hoping you aren't going through the same thing as me!

xoxo