who puts the STUD in studying?

JESUS of course!! The Center for Christian Study, also known as THE STUD, has been my little haven this semester. The small library consists of two wooden tables, a stretch of windows that outlook the Blue Ridge Mountains, and shelves of books about religion and faith. Not only did this bring me peace in my time of stress and reminded me that "this too shall pass" but the staff there are more than generous. During exam week, they spoil us with 3 free meals a day, God bless them.

Hey Y'all

I've been made fun of my usage of the word ya'll, but I am far from the southern belle or Georgia peach.

BUT...
I've come to realize that there are more country songs that are 'bearable' on my list.  Rather, there are more and more country songs that I actually enjoy.  I thought Wagon Wheel and Fast Cars and Freedom would be the exceptions to the rule. 

Here's my new obsession:

Note: Lady Antebellum does not count, as I've explained to numerous folks before, they realized they weren't country enough for CMT, so they finally hit mainstream

I'm weird

If you don't know me well then you probably don't know:

1. I eat peanut butter out of the jar -- don't judge me
2. My dream car is a white Land Rover, an older model -- it's so rugged!
3. I love the smell of cologne
4. I frequently coin my own phrases
5. Salty > Sweet
6. The sound of Styrofoam gives me the goosebumps
7. My favorite number is 7
8. I love my jeans so much I could sleep in them
9. I hate grand gestures -- they make me feel awkward
10. I am extremely witty in electronic format, and somewhat witty in person

So called happiness

Why is no one happy these days?  What's the root of the problem?  Some say mo' money mo' problems, others say there's a lack of faith and belief in a higher Being.  Perhaps it's a mixture of all of it that leads most Americans to become ruthlessly competitive, feeding on the weak, only to find themselves unfulfilled and running to another outlet to give them momentary happiness. This article, by the genius writers of The Onion, a satirical newspaper, sheds some light on this sad situation.  Over-the-top yet clearly has some truth to it [and quite comical!] Take it as a warning: if you aren't careful, you will find yourself on a slippery slope of a life of misery.  Do us all a favor, during this exam season, do something you enjoy everyday to blow off some steam.  Well I'm off, I have gooey brownies and Gossip Girl that await me!

Technology Scares

Pandora, my favorite online music source, and partially responsible for my love of discovering music, has recently let me down on many levels.  First of all, I have been a loyal listener since February 12, 2005- yes, it's true 2005.  Now why should I have a limit of 40hrs of listening per month?! I discovered you, Pandora! I made you popular!  Rather, I should have some sort of VIP access, perhaps NOT limiting me on how many songs I can skip per day.
And for the more scary let down, whyyy must the whole world (or those that have Facebook anyway) know which artists/ songs I like?  I logged in the other day and below the playlist I read: "so and so" likes this song.  Must everything on the internet be linked? And how do they do that anyways?!  I never told the Pandora team they could access my Facebook account. Privacy violation. 

Oh and most importantly: WHERE IS THE INTERNET?!