Three dollars buys you much more than a delicious mocha in a cute, homey mug.
Three dollars buys you personal time to digest the busyness of Millsaps or to refresh or realign your thinking.
Three dollars buys you the motivation to accomplish a lot in a shorter amount of time.
Three dollars buys you a short driving trip that allows you to enjoy your music.
Three dollars buys you space.
Three dollars buys you the place to people watch and see lives other than that of college students and professors.
Three dollars gets you out of the library and into a change of scenery.
Three dollars buys you, when not doing schoolwork, enriching conversation with those you love.
I love coffee shops.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Therapeutic Saturday
On my fall break, I saw Wicked in Memphis with Ariel. We absolutely loved it! Broadway musicals are magical, and my dream job is to be a Broadway dancer.
After my break, I finally got to see Michael! He came to Jackson for his fall break, and we had a great weekend.
After Michael left, I faced a week with three tests. Needless to say, I was pretty miserable. I gave up Facebook for the week, and that was an interesting experience. For the most part, I was so consumed with studying that I didn't really realize I wasn't on Facebook. However, I noticed that I excessively checked the weather and other websites that are regularly updated. It made me realize how much we crave constant updates/news. With that said, I spent Friday cleaning the bathroom, making a trip to Wal Mart, and Salsa dancing with friends! My Saturday has been spent sleeping, doing laundry, catching up on Facebook, and updating the blog.
One night I was studying organic and in the midst of all of the synthesis and mechanisms I was practicing, I jotted down this verse: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27.
After my break, I finally got to see Michael! He came to Jackson for his fall break, and we had a great weekend.
After Michael left, I faced a week with three tests. Needless to say, I was pretty miserable. I gave up Facebook for the week, and that was an interesting experience. For the most part, I was so consumed with studying that I didn't really realize I wasn't on Facebook. However, I noticed that I excessively checked the weather and other websites that are regularly updated. It made me realize how much we crave constant updates/news. With that said, I spent Friday cleaning the bathroom, making a trip to Wal Mart, and Salsa dancing with friends! My Saturday has been spent sleeping, doing laundry, catching up on Facebook, and updating the blog.
One night I was studying organic and in the midst of all of the synthesis and mechanisms I was practicing, I jotted down this verse: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Spontaneous Post
The following statements are opposites (me being pessimistic):
1) I'm a junior in college and I know exactly what I'm doing. Duh, I'm an upperclassman.
2) I know what I want to do with my life; I'll have no trouble reaching these goals.
3) Molecular cell biology is my favorite class ever.
4) I love it when I find a fruit fly in my rice in the Caf.
5) I'm so glad I have three tests in one week coming up.
6) It's so uplifting that everyone at Millsaps insists on coming across as being perfect.
The following epic events are going to occur within the next week (me being optimistic):
1) Fall break, baby.
2) Wicked Broadway in Memphis with Ariel Allen, followed by a fun night in Jonesboro.
3) Day in Little Rock with my family. I get to watch my high school's band perform.
4) See my doggie.
5) Sleep in my own bed and eat home cooked food.
6) Have plenty of time to study without having to go to class to accumulate even more homework.
7) Don't have to drive back to Jackson on Sunday afternoon like usual. That's so depressing.
8) No organic lab on Wednesday.
9) OEC with the cult for dinner.
10) Michael Price arrives in Jackson (best for last, naturally).
1) I'm a junior in college and I know exactly what I'm doing. Duh, I'm an upperclassman.
2) I know what I want to do with my life; I'll have no trouble reaching these goals.
3) Molecular cell biology is my favorite class ever.
4) I love it when I find a fruit fly in my rice in the Caf.
5) I'm so glad I have three tests in one week coming up.
6) It's so uplifting that everyone at Millsaps insists on coming across as being perfect.
The following epic events are going to occur within the next week (me being optimistic):
1) Fall break, baby.
2) Wicked Broadway in Memphis with Ariel Allen, followed by a fun night in Jonesboro.
3) Day in Little Rock with my family. I get to watch my high school's band perform.
4) See my doggie.
5) Sleep in my own bed and eat home cooked food.
6) Have plenty of time to study without having to go to class to accumulate even more homework.
7) Don't have to drive back to Jackson on Sunday afternoon like usual. That's so depressing.
8) No organic lab on Wednesday.
9) OEC with the cult for dinner.
10) Michael Price arrives in Jackson (best for last, naturally).
Monday, August 16, 2010
New Chapter
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Summer Update
There's not much more satisfying than reaching into the cookie jar only to discover that there's double stuffed Oreos in there. YUM.
Well, it's been a while. What have I been up to since I last wrote?
Other than going to Bartlett for Lauren's wedding, visiting Jackson to see some friends, working at The Caring Place and Khakis, and visiting Matt and Ariel in Jonesboro, I also...
...went to Yellowstone National Park with the Price family for vacation.
Well, it's been a while. What have I been up to since I last wrote?
Other than going to Bartlett for Lauren's wedding, visiting Jackson to see some friends, working at The Caring Place and Khakis, and visiting Matt and Ariel in Jonesboro, I also...
...went to Yellowstone National Park with the Price family for vacation.
...flew by myself for the first time.
...enjoyed Michael's weekend visit to Magnolia!
...completed three weeks of Physics II. Only one more to go!
After physics, I've got a few more exciting things to look forward to before the summer ends! I've bought some new items for my dorm room and textbooks are posted online. There's no denying that school is only weeks away. This school year holds a lot of challenges for me, so I'm not only preparing by buying a cute new lamp and that darn Organic Chemistry lab textbook, but also by fully appreciating family time, every moment with Michael before he moves to St. Louis, and the overall relaxation of summer.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Orange Beach Vacation
My family (plus Michael) spent last week vacationing in Orange Beach, Alabama. It was a wonderful trip! Some highlights:
Mom and I spent our beach afternoons relaxing by the water. I primarily listened to my iPod while attempting a Ginger tan, or what I like to say, getting "off white."
Mom and I spent our beach afternoons relaxing by the water. I primarily listened to my iPod while attempting a Ginger tan, or what I like to say, getting "off white."
Grant, Michael, and I got to go parasailing! It was a great experience. I was kind of freaked out but really excited at the same time.
Date night! Michael and I chose a local restaurant called Cosmos. It was AMAZING! Michael got his fresh Gulf fried shrimp and fish, and I got delicious chicken stuffed with cheese and asparagus. It was seriously the best restaurant I've been to in a long time. The atmosphere and food were wonderful. After dinner, we went to a local ice cream place for dessert.
Michael's 22nd birthday! For dinner, the whole family went to a local restaurant called Live Bait. Everyone loved it! We came back to the condo for birthday cake (the kind Mom usually makes for my birthday) and presents.
The rest of the pictures are on my Facebook! Up next...Yellowstone!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Time in the Kitchen
I've always said that I would learn how to cook when I need to. It's not that I think I won't enjoy it, but I've just never taken personal interest in learning. When it was decided that my parents were going to Cleveland for six days, I figured that I would attempt some things in the kitchen so Grant and I wouldn't live on frozen dinners. Michael and I had already successfully made a meal together this summer, so I figured I could attempt it on my own. Lazy nights included Friday night pizza (the usual in the Shirey household) and Sunday night SpongeBob shaped macaroni (the shapes taste better).
Meal #1: Grilled chicken with bread crumbs and pepper garlic seasoning, mashed potatoes, and green beans
Meal #2: BRINNER! (Breakfast for dinner for all you non-Scrubs fans.) Sunny side up eggs, chocolate chip pancakes (plain for Grant), bacon, and orange juice spritzer (orange juice with a splash of Sprite)
**Note Maddie on the right patiently waiting for her bite of bacon
Meal #3: Chicken fettuccine alfredo and asparagus
The kitchen never caught on fire, the hungry brother was happy, and everything was edible. I consider this mission a success.
Meal #1: Grilled chicken with bread crumbs and pepper garlic seasoning, mashed potatoes, and green beans
Meal #2: BRINNER! (Breakfast for dinner for all you non-Scrubs fans.) Sunny side up eggs, chocolate chip pancakes (plain for Grant), bacon, and orange juice spritzer (orange juice with a splash of Sprite)
**Note Maddie on the right patiently waiting for her bite of bacon
Meal #3: Chicken fettuccine alfredo and asparagus
Meal #4: Tacos and corn
The kitchen never caught on fire, the hungry brother was happy, and everything was edible. I consider this mission a success.
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