new blog

Okay, so I have a new blog address. Same ol' me, just new and improved (well, maybe not improved), blog address.

it is www.explauren-life.blogspot.com orrrr you can CLICK HERE TO REACH IT.

Have fun. Get excited. It's time to blog.

I'm baaack.

Due to popular demand, the blog will be back up in action. However, I have to warn you, it won't be nearly as exciting as it was when I was in Europe, because well, let's face it, Washington State doesn't really come close on the 'cool scale' compared to Europe... and I don't know if I'll be able to put a picture with every post, but we'll see...I'll do what I can.

Anyway, so I'm back in washington. And back in the swing of things, so it's all been pretty good so far. And to add the cherry on top, it's SUNNY! Yeah, that's right. SUNSHINE. That yellow blob in the sky? yep, that's the sun and yep, it's shining on bellingham, washington. Now, not sure if you are aware of this fact or not, but here in bellingham, sunshine does not equal warmth. It just equals pretty scenery, which of course, is nothin' to complain about, but y'know a little warmer weather wouldn't hurt. But hey, at least I'm getting my Vitamin D... which means, I don't have to go to the Health center and use their happy lamp. Yeah, that's right, the health center has a happy lamp. I once tried to use the happy lamp while waiting for a doctor, and I don't know how happy it made me. I mean, I wasn't expecting to step away from the light being extraordinarily giddy, but I honestly felt the same as I did when I first sat down. Oh well.

Now I'm just rambling, FANTASTIC.

Okay, so you caught me, I really am updating this blog because I am procrastinating on doing my homework. Why do I actually have to do work and put forth effort in order to succeed? Can't I just snap my fingers and voila? Instant Fame. Yeah, wish that was possible.

On a different note, last night at Shabbat (I go to chabad every week for shabbat dinner), some friends told me about this website. It's called People of Walmart, and it's all about people who shop at walmart. You HAVE to check it out. You'll laugh. At least I hope you'll laugh instead of thinking that I gave you some dumb website. But anyway, here it is. Click here to reach the website.

Uhmmm what else? Well here's the breakdown on my classes, because I'm sure I'll talk about them at some point...

• Communication Sciences and Disorders: It counts as a GUR (general university requirement) and it counts for my science credits. It's a 50 min. class, and let me tell you that those 50 minutes on monday, wednesday and friday go by SO SLOWLY. The teacher is boring.
• Communication- Diversity and Controversy: I'm a comm minor, so that class goes to that... Basically, I think there is a lot of busy work. Lots of writing. The Professor has a killer beard though...
• Graphic Design II: This class is taught by my favorite prof at western. He challenges me with my design work and makes the 3 hr class fun by telling jokes and just being funny. He knows what he's talking about as far as design goes and I really respect his opinion. Basically this is both my favorite class and most challenging class this quarter.
• Environmental Studies: blahhhhhhh. In short, I'm not a fan of this class. It's another GUR for my science requirements (I have to take 3 science classes)... and sure, this is better than chemistry or biology, because let's face it, I'm terrible with science and math and numbers and all that yucky stuff. I'm an art major. I use the right side of my brain. Anyway, this class has a few hundred people in it (I wish I was exaggerating that number) and the teacher is not my favorite.

So that's my life for now. I'll try to keep up with this blog.

Oh, just thought of something else. A lesson: While wearing 5.5 inch heels and being drunk, it is a BAD idea to hug a friend and fall over. End of story? I now have a brace on my left ankle and I have a 3rd degree sprain and a hairline fracture. Am I in pain? You betcha.

Okay, now I'm really done with this entry. Hope everyone is doing well!

ciao for now.