10. The current state of Affairs

     Sometimes, I just have nothing to talk about. I have nothing Earth-shattering to share with you. So to fill up some space, here is a sampling of my life as of late:

Tea and soy milk - I'm not a morning person

• I have come to the conclusion that I do not like Greek Yogurt
• I just got accepted to my top choice school - I'm more excited than I sound
• I am in a state of perpetual fatigue
• Toast and Cream Cheese is my new favorite food
• I bought my cat her first girly collar for Christmas - she's such a tomboy
• I can't wait for vacation, I have never needed it more
• I started writing poetry again
• This morning, I put bread in the toaster but forgot to toast it
• I prefer soy milk in my tea
• Twilight isn't really all that bad - Thanks, Elmer
• I have become the world's biggest procrastinator lately
• Apparently, I like to talk about myself
• I'm scared to go to college because there won't be rice & beans
• My bread is done in the toaster

9. Gift-Giving for the Holidays



Took a break from shopping for the
photo booth. Like it's 2001.

Glorious gifts!

     As we all know, it is finally December. The month we've all been waiting for. Christmas is coming up, and lots of us have been out shopping for gifts - I know because every time I've gone to the stores this week, it's so packed that I have to park 5 lots away. But that is besides the point. I personally have a great obsession with shopping for my friends and family - it's my third favorite thing to do, after shopping for myself and putting clothes on my cat. I love to pick out things for people that are very personalized, based on what I've heard them say they like. I remember little details like that - you may think it's creepy that I remember that one time you mentioned that you wanted to read The Great Gatsby, but at least I'll buy something you'll like. A little bit. Maybe. Anyway, after finally coming out of my shell and acquiring not only a good group of friends, but a very sweet boyfriend as well, my list of people to shop for has grown. A lot. But I like a challenge. I may have to shrink my budget per-gift a tiny bit, but overall, I'm really excited to buy things for everyone. It makes me feel like Oprah - You get a gift! And you get a gift! - and I really like to make people happy.  Gift-giving to those close to me just makes me feel good, and those that are receiving probably don't feel too bad either...

8. Hair is an artistic expression

My Hair - June 2012

Me after the Great Haircut of 2012

    People have been using their hair as a means of expressing themselves from the beginning of human existence. Some people go all out, with pink extensions or green mohawks. Others are more subtle. Either way, hair is often an expression of the person who wears it. Often, drastic changes to the hair indicate drastic changes in mood or personality. I remember one day, in October of 2012. I had very long thick hair, that I usually wore as depicted in the photo to the left. That day, I had just been having a really bad time. It was a rough time for me, and after having a bad day, I just decided to cut my hair. I cut it to just about my shoulders - a huge change. But it was a catharsis for me. It was as if I had lifted this huge weight off of my shoulders. I felt like a new person, like I could start over. And I think that is the midset that a lot of people have when making changes to their hair - it's something different, and it makes them feel good. It's the same feeling I get when I write a poem, or paint. Hair is art, and what you do with it can say a lot about you as a person. Hair is an artistic expression, whether it is bold or subtle. I guess you could look at celebrity examples as well - celebrities like Rihanna or Lady Gaga change their hair often. They change them as they change their sound and their image. They express themselves. Your hair is your own personal work of art.