Wow

Loving life right now! Finally figuring out what I'm going to do next year for school - at least for my living situation :]
Two nights ago proved to me that I am done dealing with shit from other people. I know I deserve better, and I should just stop putting myself in situations that make me so damn frustrated. But, it was an overall great birthday (minus the 10 minutes of frustration).
BUT, last night was awesome and super chill. Just hung out with Rachel & Kelsey in their room with some of the guys from their floor. It was fun, got to meet like ten new people (always good). Watched FAR TOO MUCH YouTube and then a movie.
Today was a short day, finished my essay last night so I don't have to do it today :] Wooo! Now I'm just relaxing and trying to get ahead in reading! God knows I need to...that damn murder text book is soooo boring.

I don't really have much to update on...besides I'm for sure making a trip to "that other school" in Pullman at some point in February. Kelsey wants to visit Leander and Rachel wants to go too. It will be a road trip to see my best friends with some of my favorite UW girls! :]

(365) days of megan

After 365 days of being eighteen, I've come to terms with the fact it's not THAT amazing of an age. But, let's recap the year, in chronological order:
-Turned 18, woke up to flowers on the porch, had school, bought a lotto ticket and swishers (rebellious, I know), worked (why didn't I request it off?) and went and saw Slumdog Millionaire. Why do I remember that day like it was yesterday?!?
-Became addicted to yoga and the sauna at the YMCA
-Committed to attending the University of Washington
-Became the "office bitch" at Stortini's...thank God they still appreciate me :)
-Had multiple breakdowns in the back office of JagWire...not gonna lie, I'm glad that part of my life is done
-Worked my ass off on the track and competed (as an individual, finally!) at the state meet
-Became single, and happy!
-Went to Senior Ball with my best friend
-Graduated in the Top 10 from Emerald Ridge High School
-Reconciled relationships with old friends that are now best friends
-Got a puppy, Izzy. The love of my life, hehe <3
-Had the best week of my life house sitting for the Mehrer family
-Spent hours upon hours at/on Lake Tapps & Hot Chick with Dallas and Chanel
-Discovered Sushi Town, thanks to Cody Rain-nice, and Trapper/Mt.Rainier
-Had a night I'll never forget
-Went on multiple adventures with Chanel
-Got hooked on Dexter and True Blood
-Said goodbye to three of my best friends as they went off to Pullman and California
-Doubted my choice of attending UW
-Beat USC football, and no longer doubted my decision
-Moved to Seattle
-Best friend Chanel moved to Montana :(
-Reconnected with a junior high friend, who's now my best friend
-Partied too hard the night before Halloween, went home to pass out candy for actual Halloween
-Made a few poor decisions
-Had my first Thanksgiving at home without the entire extended family
-Fell in love with Husky Basketball...seriously, one of my favorite things ever!!
-Finished my first quarter of college with a 3.83 GPA :)
-Saw White Christmas the musical and loved it
-Acted like a child and went trampoline-ing
-Didn't have an actual White Christmas
-Had a strange New Years Eve, but spent it with the best friend and in the most relaxing sort of way + champagne
-Came back to school, started new classes
-Started a new workout regiment that I'm going to stick to :)
-Parents came up for an early birthday dinner at The Melting Pot...so freakin' delicious!!

Wow, what a year...and all in bullet points :] It's kind of fun to look back, but I'm all about looking forward lately :)

No exceptions

The workout plan begins tomorrow. No doubt about it. I've been doing horrible since I've been back from winter break...and Rachel and I are getting down to it - starting up our running workouts tomorrow! Super excited because I've been looking for a running buddy for the longest time now! :] Yippeeeeee!

Ten things you should know (in honor of my 101st post!)

1. I thought I knew what I wanted to do with my life, but I’ve recently discovered I have no idea what I’m doing.

2. When I have money and am older, I will buy a house in Kauai and spend my vacations there. It’s the most beautiful place with the best laid-back mentality. I would be surrounded by beauty and serenity – heaven!

3. I love music with everything in me. I love making music, listening to music, discovering music, reading about music, etc. It’s one of my only passions that has truly stuck with me through everything.

4. I have almost no patience for watching shows on actual TV and most of the time I just watch them when they come out for the season on DVD because you don’t have to wait a week in between episodes or deal with commercials.

5. It is my absolute dream to go to Europe after I graduate with nothing but a backpack, a train ticket and some money. I think it would be an amazing way to see the world, experience culture and really live my life.

6. A lot of the times I wish texting and Facebook didn’t exist so then you’d really know who cared and who didn’t. Snail-mail, telephones and even emails are so much more personal and thought-out than a text message or a comment on a status.

7. I’d rather read a book than watch a movie (especially movies made after books) because books allow you a bit of creativity opposed to movies that put everything right there for you to see. You get to picture things yourself if you’re reading and in essence you make the story more personal. But this is not to say that I don’t appreciate a good movie…for instance, Avatar blew my mind.

8. Inflicting pain on my body is somewhat addicting (and I mean this in the least harmful-to-myself way). Piercings are addicting to me and I’m getting a tattoo soon. Plus, that feeling you get after you workout – like you want to collapse and puke at the same time – is like a high for me. I like pushing myself in all aspects of my life.

9. I want to skydive. In my opinion, jumping out of a plane is far less terrifying than bungee jumping. I want to really feel like I’m flying.

10. I wish I were more independent, but I rely a lot on the people who are close to me. I think this part of me is why I’ve always wanted to try to live a more simplistic lifestyle. Sometimes this reliance poses a problem, but most of the time it’s really nice to have people I can count on.

I have recently discovered:

1. The best website ever, HypeMachine.

2. One of my favorite record labels, Team Love. Another great source for music.

3. How much I am in love with Husky Basketball, and being the sixth starter in the Dawg Pack!

4. That the universe is extremely large. I mean, I guess I knew this...sort of. But the enormity of it is more than I could have fathomed without taking Astronomy.

5. I miss my best friends Chanel Mehrer, Lauren Barron and Dallas Welker more than they could ever know.

6. Nik Freitas, ZaZa, Tilly & The Wall, Surfer Blood and Devendra Banhart are amazing musicians and I recommend you check them out as soon as possible.

That's all for now, peace & love!