Once upon a lifetime....
So it's been a long time since my last post, mainly because I honestly just don't blog. But I can't sleep so I figure this is better than wasting time on facebook. So here's a few things to update:
Summer is clearly over. I'm in my 3rd week of school. It's been fun being a full time student. It's a nice change from high school, and has definitely woken me up a bit about life. My classes are amazing, and will challenge me to do my best. I had a small (major) miracle with tuition. I knew that my parents couldn't help me with tuition this year because money has been so tight, and I also knew that I couldn't come up with $2,500 in 2 months when I work a part time job for $8 an hour. So I set up a payment plan. Each payment was 30% of tuition, so it would cost me $775 per month til November. The week before the first payment was due I knew I wouldn't have the money (because I had to get a new laptop since my old one crashed and died permanently). Panicked, I said a quick prayer and headed down to the financial office and asked if my scholarship had gone through and if it could count as my payment. To my surprise, the financer told me that not only did my scholarship go through, but it had covered this month's payment, as well at $400 of the next one. All I owed for October's payment was $299, which I happily paid. I now only owe one more payment, and will have enough time to get the money needed. I walked away holding back tears I was so relieved.
I know this one isn't much of an update, but I just wanted Ashley and Callie (the most wonderful best friends I could ever ask for) to know that I love them like crazy. I know I am such a jerk and don't think before I say things and tease a lot, and I'm sorry. The fact that you guys still tolerate me is amazing. Our girls night was so much fun. Facebook stalking, popcorn, and runs to Redbox (which I forgot to return....oops) are so much fun with you two! We need to plan a sleepover though so we don't have to get Ashley home an hour late again. Whoops! ;) I love you guys! Thanks for everything you've done to reach out to me.
Next update. Mark and I ended in a rather....painful way. I won't go into detail, because it's all a blur to me, but he's now going to school in Idaho, and we've both moved on. It was hard the first few days, but to be honest, I realized how much easier life was without him and snapped out of it. I no longer had to give and give and give all my energy to make him happy. It was so hard trying to hard to make sure he had everything he needed, and get nothing in return. I would go out of my comfort zone to do things with him, and whenever I asked him to do something for me all I would get would be a snide comment about how he has to plan everything. I can't remember the last time he planned a date that didn't involve sitting on a couch and watching tv. I still think he's a wonderful guy, but I will never see him romantically again. I deserve better than that, and I never realized it til tonight when I went on a wonderful date with my friend Alex.
This leads to the story of Alex. I met him in a ballroom that I nervously registered for. The first time I saw him I thought he was gorgeous. He was a flirt, but not the cocky flirt that thinks he's the most wonderful thing to walk this planet. He was genuine and caring, but funny and sassy. We immediately became friends, and he asked me on a date on Tuesday. Since I figure no one will read this anyway, I will admit that I was extremely nervous and went to the mall and bought a new shirt (which I don't think he noticed, but who cares. I like the shirt a lot.) I fixed my hair several times during the day, and tried to make my make up look decent. He picked me up at 8:45, which was 45 minutes later than he had originally planned because he got lost. Go figure. Ha. We headed to Cold Stone, and we talked for a good 3 hours. We decided to go to Nelson's Grove, which is my favorite park and the place I go when I'm having a terrible day. Secretly, I was EXTREMELY attracted to him by this point, because of a million reasons. However, I couldn't tell how he was feeling about me until we were walking through the grass field when I asked him if I had earned a second date. "Of course!" Thinking that was all that would be said, I kept walking. But he kept going. "And this." And pulled me in and kissed me. Oh baby oh baby! Best moment of my life. You know how you read in books or in the movies the girl says that she felt like she was flying? Yeah....it's not just an author being cheesy. We then found a dry spot (since the sprinklers had been going all over the park) and laid down. There's something beyond romantic about being in my favorite place, watching the stars, and cuddling with an amazing person. We talked for another 20 minutes, then decided it was time to get me home. I honestly feel like a little girl, all giggly and smiling like crazy. I haven't been this happy in quite awhile. I know it was just one date, and from the sounds of it, he'll probably still date around with other girls, and I understand that. I'm just glad that I was the special one that got the kiss. Tonight was amazing. I honestly don't know how else to describe it. There aren't words. Thank you Alex!
I had other things to update on, but I can't remember them seeing that it's 2:30. My brain is gone. Which is why I'll probably read through this tomorrow and find a million spelling and grammar mistakes. Oh well. If you even read this far, I'm very impressed. Goodnight!
Love,
Kara
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