The adventures of Obama Mama and the KC Fog Light

So I definitely had a "first" today...my first wreck. Okay, so technically I wasn't the one driving, and technically it wasn't my car, BUT I was in the passenger seat. And Chad, if you're reading this, don't kill me for blogging about this, it's just something I want to do.
Okay, so my wonderfully sweet boyfriend decided in order for me to save gas he would pick me up and bring me back to PC on his way home (Coming from Clemson, this isnt a big deal). So he picks me up at my house at about 3 and we make our treck towards PC. Not only is traffic absolutely HORRIBLE..like literally bumper to bumper...brake lights everywhere, you know the drill, but the sun is going down and was in this extremely awkward and inconvienent place, you know, directly in your face. lovely. Okay, so, like I was saying, Chad was driving down I-20 and all of a sudden the little ole lumina (Hey mom, remember the Lumina!?) in front of us slammed on breaks...not just like a pleasant little tap, but legitimately SLAMMED on brakes. Needless to say, a "fender bender" was inevitable. So we bump into them and luckily no one was hurt and no other cars were hit in the process. The poor girl wasn't the friendliest but no police were called and her car wasn't hurt. Chad's car was pretty much untouched except his lights that he pretty much worships...fog lights? something of the sort...whatever they are, they're expensive and really nice apparantly. So a lot of phone calls and a little freaking out later, we continue our treck to Clinton and 2 hours later we made it. Only an hour longer than it usually takes...thank you traffic and retarded drivers. Much appreciated.
Regardless of the hectic trip, this break was amazingly quiet and really nice. Pretty sure I slept more in the past 5 days than I have all year. And, lucky for me, I got to spend nearly every day with Chad, which was a really big plus. He really keeps me grounded during weeks like the next two coming up (you know...exams? fun, right?!). Without him, I'm pretty sure I would lose my head a lot of the time. So here's to you, Chad...thanks for keeping me sane, and keeping your cool (well, most of the time) even through your obama drama and your kc fog light incidents... Love you. :)

Home Sweet Home

Can I just say that it is pretty darn amazing to be home!?! And the thing is, I haven't done ANYTHING productive since I've been home...and I absolutely LOVE it. Being home with my family is the best feeling in the world..you know, next to cuddling up in my fluffy marshmallow bed. :)
I've spent a lot of time with Chad, surprisingly and it's been really good to just hang out with him again kinda like we did in high school. Being in the wonderful and hectic world of college, I forget to stop and breathe a lot of the time, hence why I am truly thankful for this break so that I can begin to prepare myself for the "hell week" awaiting me within my return to school...yep...exams. So so scary! But, I know with the awesome support system that I have at school, and the thought of returning home for Christmas, I can somehow make it through...somehow. :)
Okay, moving on, tomorrow is going to be Amazing! Not only is it the 19th anniversary of the day I was born, but its Thanksgiving! I am so excited to see my family that I haven't seen in forever it seems like. Here's to food, family, and good times. Oh, and a little birthday cake, too.

Elf Yourself...do it!

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/oNi4rHKKzf0zkCHf?cmpid=ey_fb_friend
Go watch this one and do one yourself! Love these girls! :)

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow...

I GET TO GO HOME TOMORROW!
I am indescribably excited...you know, if the all caps thing didn't give you a big enough hint to start out with. Sitting here in the common room of my dorm (with an annoying and persistant beeping in the background), I just randomly started thinking about all of the awesome things that I cannot wait for, and figured I'd share them with you. So mom, if you read this, get ready!
Dairy Bar, sitting by the fire with Greggy and Mama, going on a date night with my boyfriend like we did in high school, eating Sakuras (FINALLY), seeing my grandparents, having a wine night with my best girl friends, cuddling and SVU marathons with Baker, Venison night with Dad, Santa coming to Janies, hopefully shopping, cuddling on the couch with my mama, spending time with Beau, Mama's home cooking, taking a legit shower, and last, but CERTAINLY not least, sleeping in my MARSHEMALLOW BED!!
Unfortunately, to get the rainbow, I gotta get through some rain...aka two tests tomorrow. You know, the one's ive been locked in the library studying for all week?
Let the countdown begin! T-minus 19 hours until I'm headed home! :)

Cravin some lovin and and the sweet smell of home...

Okay, so after being in the library from 1 this afternoon until about 8, I decided to just call it quits. To my surprise, I find out that you can rent movies from the library! WHAT?! Needless to say, "Garden State" and "Becoming Jane" came back to my room with me for the evening.
I've felt so weird this week. Call it hormones or what have you, but I know one thing's for sure: I absolutely cannot wait to get home. I miss so many things about Darlington...oh my god did I just say that? Just the little things, like chili cheese fries from Dairy Bar, Racing to beat the car beside you going around the square, the Corner Connection...the list goes on. I'm pretty sure the thing I miss the most is without a doubt my family. I miss my mama more than anything in this world. Just talking to her isn't enough lately. I'm so ready to be home with her! (And Greg, Baker, and Dad and Beau too!)
I have absolutely no idea where this whole sappy mood came from...once again, blame it on what you want...but I absolutely cannot wait until Monday!
On a lighter note, I only have ONE class tomorrow! And....here's the big surprise...it doesn't start until 11! :) I can't wait to get to Furman. Like I seriouly almost cry thinking about seeing my best friends again. It makes me so so thankful that my group of friends, all attending different school throughout South Carolina, can all come together and act like nothing has changed. I mean...I'm sure some things have changed, but I know they're the same friends I had when we left. And I without a doubt can't wait to be with them again.Hence, my little sappy picture. T'was our last little get together before going our separate ways. :)

Pumpkin Pie, Macaroni, and Packages...Oh My!

So today has definitely, and surprisingly, been a pretty awesome day. First, I beasted my Basic Wellness test. And I just want to go on the record as saying that I absolutely adore Dr. Newman. He is quite possibly the cutest old man I've ever met. So I finished my test in like 20 minutes and as I was half way across campus, here I see little old Dr. Newman running after me advising me to come back because I had left off the entire back page of my test. Man, I love him.
So, being done at 10:00 today, I took a nice 2 hour nap. And it wasn't one of those where you wake up feeling even more groggy than before you went to sleep. no, no. It was such a revitalizing nap. ahhhhh. So needless to say, I'm feeling much better today.
Okay...my day has been good already, right? But wait, there's more!
GDH had THANKSGIVING for lunch! Was I in heaven, or what!? So after stuffing my face with macaroni and what have you, I go to Springs and what awaits me but a care package from my amazing boyfriend! :) Completely made my day. Sour Patch Kids, Orbit, and a sweet note telling me he was thinking about me during this week? How did I get so lucky?
Okay, so now that all of the wonderfulness of my day is winding down, time for the not so wonderful part. I am about to head BACK to the library for the FOURTH day in a row. I don't know whether to feel proud or depressed! hah
Much Love,
Emma

"Music Can Make a Movie..."

Okay, maybe not studying yet. It's only basic wellness! It can wait, right?
Just thought I'd mention how much I love my roomate. We may not completely agree on everything 100% of the time, but she sure does know how to put a smile on my face. For example, just now, insisting that I stop studying for the night, pouring me a glass of wine, and popping in my favorite Christmas movie (The Polar Express)? Man I love her.

History in the Making

It's already November and it feels as if my freshman year of college is flying by faster and faster with every passing day. College is so much different than I ever expected...on every level. Lately, my biggest challenges have come in the form of scheduling. In high school, it seemed as if there was too much time in the day. We spent our seemingly endless days at Mayo wishing our high school careers away. Now, it's as if I wish I had an extra 12 hours just to get everything done! This week has been horrible. Because Thanksgiving is right around the corner, my professors decided to be super sweet and throw me 4 tests this week. Really nice Birthday gift, huh?
Speaking of Birthdays, I'm so excited about this weekend! This Furman trip is really really needed. I can't wait to see all of my friends, but mostly, I can't wait to see Leah. Like seriously, I feel like a major part of my life is missing, and I hate it. Even though we don't see each other as much as I'd like, I am so thankful that we are still just as close, if not closer, than we were in high school. Thank God for good friends, and good wine.
Okay, so about this whole test thing...considering I have a test tomorrow I better get off the computer and study...or you know, facebook a little while THEN study at a much later hour.
Much Love,
Emma