Monday, February 9, 2009

25 randoms about me :)

so everyone has been doing this on facebook... and i finally caved and did it! lol enjoy :)


1. i am absolutely in love with my family and friends. i truly feel that if you have your family and friends, then you need nothing more. cliche, yes.. but i'm going to say it. i would be nowhere without them.2. i think waaaayy too much into things. i've tried to stop doing this, and i have gotten better about it. but i still think too much, and probably always will. it's actually a very exhausting habit to have.3. i have just recently realized how much i have fallen in absolute LOVE with indiana university.i always felt sad that when ppl asked me how school was i couldn't truthfully say that i loved it, but now, i know i can. i don't know exactly what it is (my crazy and amazing roomies, all the truly hilarious and genuine ppl i have recently met, or a combination of everything here), but i finally have been convinced that i ABSOLUTELY made the right decision coming to this school. i truly feel so fortunate to have the experiences that i have had here in btown.4.i am notorious for saying "i feel bad." ugggh. at least i don't say it as much as i used to tho. i feel bad about the silliest things. no matter how mean a person has been to me in the past, i will ALWAYS help them out when needed. if not...i'll "feel bad." ha. 5.my roommates and i have certain phrases that we say in funny situations, and it's become quite ridiculous how much we say them... "that's kinda twisted"----this could be for anything weird or backwards. most of the time we use it to explain dumb things that boys do...normally has something to do with them pretending that they are pimps.."that's jank"----this all started with our peace sign necklace. kella got the brilliant dea to turn my ugly peace sign earrings into a cool necklace by somehow twisting the chain around the earring. i thought i was brilliant and created a word by saying, "that is jank." then i urban-dictionary-ed it and realized that i was just uncool and that the word jank has been used for millions of years by cool ppl around the world hahah6.while we're talking about phrases that are overused i must say....the word "legit" drives me insane. i don't know why. i hear it all the time here at iu, and it is not one of may favorite phrases. 6. SNS----stands for.... ahh can't say lol. all started out as a huuuuuge joke. a group of my girlfriends started saying it, and now it's become this weird club sort of thing. kinda like you had back in the second grade. very mature right? hah even though it is a silly thing, it has actually made me think about how much my girlfriends truly mean to me, and how i always want to be there for them.7.we recently started a notebook in our apt that we write down ANYTHING and EVERYTHING funny that is said...mostly when people drink too much kool-aid. i have always been the first one to write down silly quotes that my friends, family, and i say... and it makes me happy that i have finally convinced my friends up her to keep a book of all the quotes.8.i think everyone should wear sweatpants MUCH more often than they do. so much more comfortable than jeans and normal clothes. 9. jess and i just recently bought these insanely huge sunglasses from the mall, and i have started to put them on whenever i am bored. they always make me laugh. on laur's bday we fiilled 3 facebook albums full of pictures of the girls...INSIDE. AT NIGHT. IN SUNGLASSES. it wasn't until later that we looked back and said, "well that's kinda twisted."10. i looove the office. i don't even know why i still begin my sentences with "that reminds of this one episode.. of the office.." anymore, because everyone knows it's coming11. i have recently realized how fun it is to go parties by yourself (no no... don't worry family :)... not like random parties..somewhere safe where i at least know a couple ppl). but anyway... i feel like it's a really great way to meet ppl and do your own thing (NOT THAT I DON'T ABSOLUTELY LOOOVE GOING W/ MY FRIENDS PLACES ) . my brother phil once told me "you have to throw yourself into some pretty uncomfortable positions if you want to truly live your life," and i love him for telling me that. i also remember my sister linds once telling me that some of the best places she went to at iu were by herself, and that when she was comfortable doing that, then she truly felt herself. 12. while we're on the topic of siblings. i love my sisters more than anyone can ever imagine and i miss them every minute of everyday. 13. and both of my brothers (technically in-laws... but my brothers :). i am so happy that my sisters found such amazing people that fit in so well with our family. i love holidays when we are all able to be together (my favorite has to be when i come downstairs and my dad, phil, and eddie are all passed out and sleeping in our three recliners watching sports hehe:) knowing how special and complete they make my family always makes me happy, because i realize that the guy i bring home in 5 or 10 years will have to be pretty cool to fit in with them :)14.my mom and dad-------<3 style="font-size:180%;">15. i can't mention everyone i love in here... and that makes me "feel bad" haha. but you know you are. i also "feel bad" that i got to number 13 before i mentioned my family. so disclaimer... these are most definitely not ordered :)16. i told you i feel bad about everything.17. i think that alanis morissette has some of the most insightful lyrics of any artist. i would looove to see her in concert someday. 18. i love concerts. it's impossible for me not to feel amazing at a concert with amazing music and friends19. i miss being a part of sports teams and clubs in high school. i miss volleyball and tennis even more than normal lately. i know linds... i should do intramurals :)20. i have an incredible passion for dancing. now that i am no longer a dance major i miss it more than ever, and i always cry when i see my dance major friends dance. partly because i miss it so much, but mostly because i am so proud of them. i also cry whenever i see my friends choreography onstage... ahh...21.i've always said that it drove me crazy when a)ppl are in relationships they don't want to be in and b)don't tell the ppl in their lives how they feel about them. that's why i am always telling my friends and family how much i love them. because if for some reason i were to never seem them again, i want them to know how much i care about them and how much they have impacted my life. 22. and more about a) from above. i'd rather have my heart broken than one of my girl friends. it breaks my heart to see my friends with ppl that don't treat them the way they deserve to be treated.same goes for my guy friends.23. my roommates and i barter goods for the water bill. for example... 1 cheesy bread with ranch and garlic sauce= 1 months water bill. or.. 1 box of hair dye= 1/2 the month's water bill. sometimes i feel like if everyone just traded goods instead of using money the world would be a better place. 24. i loooove food. in high school i once ate a dozen glazed donuts in one sitting, and today i ate enough taco bell for 3 very very very large hungry men.25. making this list was actually a lot more enjoyable than i thought it would be. if you made it to number 25, i love you for putting up with my craziness. :)


love to all,

milly ann

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

"life is short, but sweet for certain"

so i've really been slacking on the blogging lately. but don't worry, that doesn't mean i haven't been having an amazing time up here at school! :) promise i will catch up after tomorrow (i have THREE TESTS so i am pretty busy studying tonite) :). oh, but don't be fooled, i haven't been preparing as much as i should have, so...i am definitely cramming for all of them. i feel like they will be okay though. at least i sure hope so!!! eek :) but anyway, i just wanting to take a study break because i realized something... I AM SO HAPPY HERE! finally! it may have taken some time (MUCH more than expected) but i truly feel that i love this school now:). i think i finally realized it, because lately when people have been asking me how i have been, i can honestly say that i have been great, and that i am truly have the time of my life here. :) it's a good feeling to have, especially after i have had such a rough time adjusting. so after my hyper-happy caffeine-induced blog, i should probably go back to studying.

Love to all,

milly ann

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Saturday Night Fever!

This past saturday was most definitely one of the most fun nights i have had here up at school (and i almost didn't go)!!!!!! the roomies, lola, and case and i dressed up in what "70's" gear we could scrounge up, and headed over to casey's brothers for a crazy night of dancing around midnight! we danced non-stop for about 4 hours...it was so fun! minus a small camera and phone mishap (surprise surprise) the night was hilarious and FUUUUNNNN!!!!! everyone looked great...especially the guys! check out the pics for proof :)

doesn't kella look great in her 70's gear?!?!

and then there was brad...who walked STRAIGHT out of the 70's

and the roomies take a break from all the dancing to pose for a quick pic!



oh ya, and ps... for my family reading this: the camera was NOT my fault thank you very much :) it just did that random thing again where it reset itself and deleted my pics. (and for others reading this...i tend to have numerous "technical difficulties" when it comes to taking care of cameras and phones. thank goodness it happened early enough in the night that (after pouting about the 70 great pictures that i lost) i was able to capture about 60 other great ones from the rest of the night :)



Love to all,

milly ann

Monday, January 19, 2009

My Last IU Dance Performance



well, this was certainly a sad experience! i'm not going to write much on this performance for 2 reasons 1) i've already blogged a bit about it and 2) i refuse to cry about it (AGAIN!) right now. :) i love my dancers, and they have become such a special part of my life, and i look forward to supporting them throughout these next few years, and becoming even closer with them! it's so amazing to be able to share such a passion with those around you.



"until the dance becomes your very own."-Jackson Browne


Love to all,

milly ann

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

and so it begins!

today was the second day of classes, and my first one was cancelled due to bad weather; but there was no snow on the ground? ha. anyway, i love my classes so far! it's great, because for the first time i feel that my classes are relevant to my future career... OT!!!!!! i'm excited to start looking for some ot volunteer opportunities in the area....hopefully at the hospital :). it just makes me so happy to see the difference that ot's can make in their patients' lives, and i want to be around it so much more (also i suppose it won't hurt to have some volunteer work on my resume when i apply for grad school) :) we had our first dress rehearsal for the dance major faculty concert tonight! it was soooo great to be onstage again! it made me really sad to see the dancers, because i already miss dancing with them in class everyday, but i still feel like i'm making the right decision. i really feel that i just need to be a "normal" student now, and get good grades so i can get into grad school. but...but... but but.... that does NOT mean i am finished performing and dancing :) i still have such an INCREDIBLE passion for dance and being onstage, and i will never ever be able to let that part of my life go. i also don't feel like the past year and a half i spent studying dance here was NOT a waste at all! i have grown so much as an artists, had great opportunities, and made so many amazing friends. i feel so fortunate to have been a part of such a great program...even if it ended up not being the best thing for my future. okay, so i am going to start crying now, so i will stop talking about it :).


love to all,

milly ann

ps...guinea has been sitting on my shoulder the whole time i have been writing this, and she somehow managed to knock the curtains behind my bed down on my head! hehe

Thursday, January 8, 2009

occupational therapy!

the other day i was fortunate enough to shadow an occupational therapist at the hospital, and it was amaaaazing! it is incredible to see how many ways ot's can help people live happy and healthy lives. it was also great to see all of the different types of patients that i will have the opportunity to someday work with! i truly feel that occupational therapy is the perfect profession for me, and i am so happy i was able to learn so much more about it!

love to all,

milly ann

Monday, January 5, 2009

happy new year!

welcome 2009!


2008 was an amazing year full of incredible memories, and i am looking forward to an even better 2009! we certainly started the new year off right with friends, food, and wine :) i spent most of new years day with jess...eating crazy amounts of chicken dip and wings! and what would the first day of the year be like without a few office episodes?!?! we also went bowling with the guys.... that was a hilarious... and fun experience (as kella would say) and guess what? i won...well, i was also the only one with bumpers. lol. The next day jess and i spent a crazy amount of time at wally world, as usual. we left the store with goodies for zoeie and guinea, and four new fish friends for jess! hah.

jess getting her new fish bowl ready :)



the latest pic of my miss guinea :) hehe
and miss guinea and me :) w/ my new bangs that i have obsessively been cutting and changing everyday! lollast night was soooo much fun! a few of the girls took abby out to tuscany on the river for ab's last night here. it's an adorable italian restaurant where EVERYTHING is homeade. yummy! we had a great time and laughed the whole night.. especially when the sweet old lady came up to me and whispered in my ear that i still had the tag on my shirt! hehe. after we ate we all packed in my car and screamed ashlee simpson and spice girls at the top of our lungs for old time's sake. :) nights like the last remind me of how fortunate i am to have such great friends to do silly things with :) it was sad to see ab go, but i look forward to our next reunion! 3 more days until i go back to school! feeling a little apprehensive... i know it'll be sad to leave my family and lburg loves after being home for so long, but i am also excited to see my friends from btown and see what the new semester has to offer!!!
love to all,


milly ann