First Week Of College: By The Numbers.

Hours I’m taking: 15
Classes I’m taking: 5
Classes attended: 12
Times I’ve inadvertently attended the wrong class: 2
Cups of coffee consumed: countless
Roommates: 1
Times Roommate has moved my things: 3
Times Roommate has left door wide open upon leaving dorm: 1
Times Roommate has let stranger sleep in her bed whilst not in the room: 2
Times Roommate has been the cause of a minor hissy fit: a few
People I’ve met: like, a bajillion (technical, I know)
Facebook Friend increase since arriving on campus: roughly 130
Amount spent in the Parking Office (thus far): $25
Times I’ve been late for class: 1
Meals consumed in TigerDen: 5
Meals that have been chicken nuggets from Chik Fil A: 4
Real, live college parties attended: 2 (Lovvve being the Tipsy Taxi — “Anyone need a sober ride back to Richardson?”)
100 Calorie Packs consumed: Lots and lots
Hershey Bars consumed: 3
Hershey Bars consumed after midnight, in bed: 3
Words out of my Math teacher’s mouth I’ve understood: ZERO
Times I’ve been terrified of my Pysch teacher: All of them
Average time it takes me to get to class: 9 minutes
Nights I’ve woken up drenched in sweat: ALL OF THEM
Nights I’ve regretted choosing the one dormitory on campus without A/C: ALL OF THEM
Loads of laundry since moving in: 0
Times someone has uttered the phrase “OMG, WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOUR FOOT/FEET?!”: a few
Times I’ve vaccuumed my dorm floor in a vain attempt to beautify the place: 4
Hugs given/received: Lots and lots
Calls made to mom/dad: at least 20, probably more
Tweets since starting classes: 7
Average hours of sleep per night: 6
Days of class attended before acquiring textbooks: 3
Bread sticks consumed at CiCi’s on Friday: 5
Batches of brownies made: 1
Days I’ve remembered to take my vitamins: 9
Hours spent in Gibson’s Donuts: 15
Stuffed animals I brought with me to the dorm: 4
Stuffed animals that are Yo Gabba Gabba! characters: 2

Playlist For The First Week Of College.

The General Specific – Band of Horses
Miss Magnolia – Matt Costa
My Hands Are Shaking – Sondre Lerche
Definition – Mos Def & Talib Kweli
Every Thought A Thought of You – mewithoutYou
Die Die Die – Avett Brothers
It Will Follow The Rain – The Tallest Man On Earth
So Comfortable – Orba Squara
Drinking, Thinking, Sinking, Feeling – Slow Club
Sunlight – Harlem Shakes
Not Tonight - Tegan and Sarah
Chelsea Hotel No 2 - Leonard Cohen
Love Song – Tilly and The Wall
I’d Rather Dance With You – Kings of Convenience
She’s The One – The Beta Band
Saint John – Cold War Kids
After Hours - The Velvet Underground
How Can I Love You If You Won’t Lie Down? – The Silver Jews
These Days – Nico
Did I Step On Your Trumpet? – Danielson Famile
Navy Nurse – The Fiery Furnaces

Whoa whoa whoa.

After 70 years of playing the field, Arch?  Consider my universe shattered.

How To.

Aiyeeeee.

2 English folks + 1 Louisiana expat + Crawfish festival in downtown Memphis = delicious.

These sort of things always make me smile. Check it out, learn something. Or if you’re already well versed in the ways of peeling/eating, perfect your technique.

Laissez les bon temps rouler, boo.

Do You Like My Ponytail?

As a nanny to two precious busy little girls, I spend a LOT of time in the car, transporting my angels from Point A from Point B. This affords us ample time with Miss Aimee’s iPod… which is, in a word, magic.

After a few weeks time with the iPod set to shuffle, my girls have been exposed to my eclectic taste in music. Nothing gives me more joy than the following exchange:

Jordyn: “Miss Aimee, play the Ponytail song again!”

Me: (Beaming with pride) “Of course, J. Of course.”

more about “Do You Like My Ponytail?“, posted with vodpod

Flashback: 1984.

Today’s cinematic experience:

So glorious.

Aimee Cait

Yo Gabba Gabba!

So, I’m a nanny. In the past month & a half, I’ve become steadily reacquainted with the variety of shows offered for the younger set. My current love? A delightful program called Yo Gabba Gabba! I’m honestly fascinated by this show. It’s kitschy without being too terribly weird. Rather than merely tolerate, I actually enjoy watching Yo Gabba Gabba with Addie & Jordyn.

Example:

I rest my case.

Aimee Cait

Blast From The Past, Much?

Wayyyy back in the day, when I was a little cub, my favorite VHS in our vast collection was Once Upon A Forest, an animated film of the ecological variety. Until 5 minutes ago, I couldn’t remember the title of said film (a frustration which has consumed many a spare moment over the past few years), but thanks to Hulu & it’s offering of television shows and movies, I have finally been reunited with my beloved woodland creatures.

Man oh man. Enjoy it.

Aimee Cait

Resolved.

…in 2009,

1. I am genuinely going to live. Every day, every adventure, every relationship. I’ll live like I mean it.

2. I will take a multivitamin everyday, because I can’t afford to be deficient in so many things at my age.

3. I want to properly entrust my relationship with Joe to God. Yeah, great big seriously obvious one, but hey. Wildly important.

4. I’ll commit to some sort of low impact (hello, cruddy joints at 20, life is awesome) daily exercise routine. Maybe I could be one of those super hip kids that sprawl out on yoga mats in their super cool organic cotton active wear. Ohhhh to be hip and fit.

5. I’ll finally read/finish reading all those books I’ve been meaning to start/finish. That Klosterman one, the David Sedaris one, the Augusten Burroughs one, and that new one by Rob Bell. Oh, and On The Road, otherwise Jordan might cry.

6. I’ll do my best to kick my vices. Most of them, anyway. I mean, Diet Coke has been my comfort and constant companion since like, Day One. They put that stuff in my bottles. I’m like a Diet Coke crack baby. I was born a lost cause. But yeah. Everything else, I’ll work on eliminating from my life. See if I can get my body as healthy as possible.

7. I’ll go outside more often. I spend too much of my life indoors, in my car, in bed. No more of that, time to experience God’s creation.

8. I’ll worry less about my weight and more about my health. Obviously easier said than done, cue all the appropriate emotional hangups.

9. I’ll travel everywhere I can manage. I want to see the world like I’ve been seeing it for the past year, but this time the States. Really appreciate the country I live in.

10. I’ll ask more questions. People are fascinating. I want to know every life story ever.

11. I’ll start school and beat the everlivin’ tar out of it. I want so badly to succeed in school, to show that I’m not a complete failure academically. I’ve gotten myself into a good college, I’ve qualified for beaucoup scholarship money, all I have to do now is get in a classroom and work my tail off.

I think that’s all I have for now. Maybe more later.

xxAimeeCait