The Old and The New

So I finally feel like I'm actually getting a little more connected in this small town U.S.A. (thank you country music)...Last night I went out with some friends/some friends of friends for a coworkers birthday. We hit it up in this good ol' town, and went to one of the nicer restaurants in town. It was so nice to feel like I belonged to a small group of people. Even though I really only knew a few of them.

Its funny how when I look back at my past there are many unintentional repeats that I've seen. For instance, around this time last year, probably a little bit earlier in the school year, I was beginning to make friends at Harding. I was new (just like I am here in Abilene) and did not know anyone but because of my roommate, went to a birthday party with friends and friends of friends. Just an interesting repeat.

(Megan's Birthday dinner 2008)

Anyways, last night was a wonderful time. So even though I miss my friends at Harding so much, I feel like I am finally starting to get adjusted, meet people, make friends and who knows even enjoy Abilene, Texas...

(Lynssi and Lauren's birthday 2009)

Take that Martha!

So today was pretty gloomy here in good ol' Abilene. Its like a fog has decided to set right in the small town despite what the weather men said about good weather this weekend. But no fear, I went to school, had my one class and then safely returned home out of the chilly air and into the comfort of our lovely home. Since it was a long week, full of midterms and papers, I decided to not get ahead in my work and do something fun. I cooked. Yes, yes, you did hear correctly, cook. Of course I didn't just come up with any old recipe (that could be disastrous) so I stole one from Martha. It's called Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Cookies. They're two chocolate cookies with a cream cheese, pumpkin filling. I must admit, she's quite the cook.

And apparently so am I. Or at least by the looks of it. You know when you make something, and it looks sooo incredibly great that you almost feel badly about eating it?? Yeah. That happened. So although I am yet to taste my beautiful creation, it sure does look pretty darn good. I actually intend on sharing it with a particular friend as well as my parents...from fear they might would kill me in my sleep if I don't. I know for those that are far away this is going to be painful, but I hope that you can appreciate my masterpiece from far away, despite not being able to have a taste. Go COOK!!! If I can, hahahahaha, then youre really an idiot if you can't.

Take That Martha!

I added the decorative Halloween sprinkles myself :) No Big Deal.

The New Is In

So clearly I have not written on this blog in forever!!! I mean, I figured that was going to happen, because I absolutely suck at journaling and since Blogging is just another form of journaling...well yea. Annyways, maybe I'll start writing on this thing again.
Here is my musical interpretation of my feelings, enjoy. :)

The New Is In
By: The Morning Of

It feels like a lover,
I won't see in the morning.
So I keep my eyes open through the night.
I take these things for more than what they're worth.
Call me a hopless romantic, call me just plain pathetic,
I am what I feel, and tonight I don't feel that much.

The new is in, the new is in.
I'm feeling better all ready.
I shed my skin, I shed my skin.
My head is starting to steady.

I'm sorry I won't be reachable for days,
I'm cutting myself off.
Please leave me be in my misery,
I'm making ammends with my concious.

So, come next year I won't be reachable for days,
Because I'm taking time to let this story write it's page.
I'm now convinced that there will be no other way.

Break apart the boy I used to be,
And build the man that I've become.
I am a saint in sinners clothing,
Watch me save the world.
I am a saint in sinners skin,
Now let the healing begin.
Let the healing begin.

I can look myself in the eye now,
I can feel some magic happening.
I can breathe on my own now,
I can feel my body sinking in.
Sinking in, sinking in