It's time...

...to start the remodel process. I finally finished cleaning up my room. Today I took pictures of my room so I can always remember the way it looked as I grew up. It was kind of sad, but exciting at the same time. Tomorrow I'll begin the painful process of taking everything off the walls and removing ALL.THE.MILLIONS.OF.STAPLES! And I do mean millions. I apparently didn't want things to come off the wall...EVER! Hahaha. As I take down souvenirs that have been safely displayed on my walls for all these years, I will put them in a safe place to be scrapbooked later. It's gonna be so weird to see my room revert to the state that it began in when I was in first grade. Yeah, I moved into this room when I was in first grade with baby pink walls and a bunny border. I've only added to the decoration since then. Now it's time for a change. I suppose I really am growing up. Wow, strange feeling. Well let the change begin!

Pics coming soon I promise!

He said "Yes!"

Haha, no I didn't propose. Well I kinda did but it was marriage. Today I pitched the idea for my bedroom and bathroom renovation to my dad. I was a bit nervous about how it would go, since I'm going from the baby pink walls with the bunny border to turquoise. But, he took it surprisingly well and was on board with all my ideas. Well some convincing was required on a few items (like painting all the furniture black with white accents), but for the most part he just listened and agreed. He seemed a bit more sentimental to see the room change than I was. Haha

I think I did a wonderful job explaining everything and proving that I had a clear idea and plan so it wouldn't be an unfinished job for all eternity. I'm super excited to get started. First step: Finish cleaning. :( I have to get everything kinda put away before I can about pulling it all out of the room. Why, you ask. Because it makes less of a mess all over the house if things are pulled out in chunks rather than having seventeen random piles of random stuff sitting all over the living room floor in the entryway. At least this is what my mom says. Haha.

It's gonna be a big project! The tasks include:
Bedroom:
1) Remove all items from the wall.
-Remove wallpaper.
-Scrapbook all memoribilia.
-Shadowbox keychains.
-Reframe posters.
-Remove all staples. (Quite a task...you'll understand why when you see all that's on the walls.)
2) Paint the walls.
3) Repaint 2 shelves, my TV stand and my chest of drawers.
4) Hang new curtains.
5) Rehang items on the wall.
6) Put on new bedspread. :)

Bathroom: (much simplier)
1) Paint.
2) New shower rod and curtain.
3) Decorate walls.
4) New towels, rugs and toothbrush holder, etc.

I'll do my best to get the cleaning done tomorrow and then it'll be time to start start taking things down. Hooray for change! (Mark this down as I usually HATE change. Point-and-case: my bunny border from kindergarten when we built the house.) I'll be posting regularly once the project starts so you can all keep up with the progress. Pictures to come soon! Hooray again! :)

Old Pictures

So I was cleaning out some old papers in preparation for the remodel and I found a bunch of old pictures from when I was in Master's Commission. I was a lot happier then. My eyes show it. Life was just genuinely easier becuase I had friends. Friends that didn't last, but friends nonetheless. Sigh.....am I done with this season of loneliness? Good Grief! Can I get some more friends PLEASE??? I really don't think that's too much to ask.

::Tonight I'm screaming out to the stars. He knows He owes me a favor.::

I Can't Wait...

...to be able to post about the redecoration of my bedroom and bathroom. It's gonna be super awesome! I'm so excited. Now all I have to do is finish school up and tell my dad.

No he doesn't know yet. Let's try and keep it that way.

It's not that I don't want him to know or am scared of what he'll say. It's more I need to be ready to it when I make the announcement because he'll be gunk-ho and it'll be done in no more than a week. He'll get all impatient if I'm not ready when he is. Haha.

Plus there's still a lot to be decided. I have a pretty good idea on paint for the walls, colors for the furniture, pictures for the walls, new bedding and curtains, and shower curtains and bathroom accessories.

Hurry up and be done school so I can move on to more fun things! Gosh!

Singin' in the Rain...

Last night as I emerged from the YMCA after an intense Zumba class, the sky was pouring down rain. It was a lovely sight. As mom and I walked to the car and became soaked, I was taken back to my childhood days of playing soccer in the rain. I could have stood out there all evening feeling the cool water drop onto my warm sweaty skin. It was running down my face and it was glorious! I was sad to get into the car and go home to dry safety.

Ahhh.......the memories of youth.......

Am I Done Yet?

In true childlike fashion I find myself repeatedly asking, "Are we there yet? Are we there yet?" Is it December? Am I finally done with this idiot event called 'school'? Can I move on to something more exciting now? Please? Pretty please with sugar on top?

Don't get me wrong: I love education and learning new things and am not really in any hurry to get older. However, I am so beyond over on this whole online school nonsense. College is supposed to be the experience of a lifetime. What am I experiencing? Boredom? Check!

I am so looking forward to summer school in June. I know, I know. Who looks forward to summer school? PEOPLE WHO NEVER GET TO SOCIALIZE WITH KIDS THEIR OWN AGE - that's who. I have like 2 friends my age and they're all currently busy getting ready to graduate. Wish I was facing those stresses. I'm so ready to be done that I'm taking 6 classes in the fall. Just so I can finish and do something else with my life. I'm thinking about getting my teaching certificate or getting a degree in Interior Architecture. Not sure yet though. I just know that if I NEVER EVER have to take another class online it'll be too soon.

In retrospect, if I had it all to do over again, would I do it differently? You bet your boots I would! I'd do it completely differently! What seemed like a good plan at the time turned quickly into a nightmare that I was stuck in! Hasn't it been worth it though? No way! Not even close! I'd trade the few heartbreaking lessons I've learned for a couple of good friends and a homecoming bonfire anyday. Oh well, no use crying over spilt milk I suppose. Nothing left to do now but mop it up and try to move on with what I've got left.

But have no doubt in your mind....I'M READY FOR SOME CHANGE!

"Already Pretty" Post

I decided to follow in the steps of Sarah and make an "already pretty" poll. It's basically a list of my 5 favorite things about my body. It's an attempt to stop focusing on the negative and focus on the things that are "already pretty." :D So without further ado...

Already Pretty
1. My eyes - color-changing beauty set in the perfect shape to allow expression and emotion to be conveyed easily. Plus they're sparkly and pretty. :)

2. My hair - I can rock it short or long, straight or curly, up or down, with no highlights or dye needed. Glorious!

3. My back - I love the way it looks in formal dresses and swimsuits when it's all tan. The dip toward my spine is just lovely.

4. My feet - they are small and adorable. I can find extra cute shoes because I get to shop in the little girls' department. And my toes look glorious when they are painted. And they're not so dainty that I can't still use them to kick a soccer ball.

5. My hands - besides the fact that they're pretty and rock fake nails or french manicures with ease, they are quite functional. Without them, I couldn't live out my dreams of being a writer. I love the way they write and type and entertain people when I get too excited about something and they get to flying. haha And they're great for tickling babies and punching my brothers.

So there's my "already pretty" poll. What's yours?