Introducing daisy

Warning: The following blog was written after the cancellation of a class so it is obnoxiously peppy.

Dear bloggees,
I'm so sorry I have left you in suspense for a whole week. As I'm sure you realized from my last blog, saying I'm busy is an understatement. I have realized pledging is a full time job... except you get paid with love and a developing character instead of money. I apologize for being so cheesy. I'm pretty sure I have devoted more time to pledging than all of my classes combined. It is so worth it. I'm loving every second. Oh my goodness I have great news. Drum roll please!!!!!! I got my pledge name! Can I get a woot woot? It is daisy... as in Marc Jacobs daisy... as in the perfume I wear everyday... as in MARC JACOBS the only man I would ever leave the BF for, but he is gay so there's no chance. If you can't tell I am so excited about it is ridiculous. My pledge sisters are coco, lola, london, viva, chance, and poppy. So perfect.
I had my first test today. It was shocking. I didn't finish first. I always finish first. It might sound strange, but it is taking some adjustment for me to realize that I'm at a school with a bunch of other really smart people. I won't be able to just be the best without really trying. That is a good thing, and I do love a challenge every now and then. However, it isn't something I am used to. 
I know I promised a blog about commuting and all that it entails... but I must admit I'm all out of inspiration for today. I will use my drive home tonight as my muse and will deliver you a fresh and funny blog before the end of the week.  Now I must bid you adieu and assure you that I am,
Your most humble, obedient blogger,
daisy

Conversation-Making Queen

It turns out that the whole pledging process is one huge secret. I love secrets and surprises so I'm very excited. I'm sure you all are heart broken that I can't fill you in on each and every detail... Right? However, I can say that my wish of not having to eat lunch alone anymore has certainly been answered. Us pledges have the opportunity to get to know all of the ADX actives individually. This means that for the next 2 weeks I am one busy girl. So far, I am loving it! I am only the first day in and I have already learned a lot about myself. It is amazing how much of yourself is revealed when you take the time to get to know someone else. I have always been super sure of myself, but I am discovering how I can best portray that. After this, I will be a conversation-making queen. In other news... Happy belated Valentine's Day! Or as my valentine says, "Valentime's Day!" I hope yours was filled with lots and lots of love. It is my absolute favorite holiday. Who doesn't want to spend a whole being told how much they are loved and loving right back?? My Valentine's Day was probably the best I've ever had. I was rather ambitious this year. Renee(I can't figure out how to do the accent!) you would be proud. I made this:
Heart Cake

It actually turned out! Yay!! I know this really has nothing to do with becoming an Aztec so I will end my tangent. Now for some studying... maybe my next blog will discuss the thrilling experience of commuting to San Diego. I know you just can't wait for that. 


P.S. Since writing blogs makes me a blogger, does that mean you are my bloggees? I love all you bloggees out there.

A Not-So-Peppy Pep Talk

Okay, so I thought I was officially a pledge. I was wrong! I'm pretty sure it is supposed to be super hush hush secret so I can't tell you what actually happened on Monday. However, I can say that it was amazing, crazy, and a tiny bit nerve wracking. There will be more to come tomorrow as well. Although last week was super tiring, this week seems so boring in comparison. To be honest, I'm in terrible need of a pep talk. College is a lot harder than I thought it would be. The grandness of it all is slowly wearing off as the days go by. When you live in such a small, comfy world it is easy to forget how many people are actually out there. For the first time I am realizing how small I am. I don't mean that in a bad way like, "Oh poor me. I'm so lowly." Not at all... It is more like, "Where the heck do all these people come from!?" I have never seen so many faces in my life. My mind has been racing trying to keep up with all the new faces I see and experiences I'm having. Too many emotions!!!! (mind explodes!!!!)  Truthfully though I am feeling lonely. It is to be expected. I know it won't be like this forever. I am slowly making connections and becoming more comfortable. I am figuring out who I'm going to be. Wouldn't it be nice if life really did have an easy button? One of my girlies that I used to coach came to me crying a few months ago. When asked what was wrong she said, "My mom doesn't believe that there is an easy machine. I tried to tell her it is real and when you use it everything is easy, but she doesn't believe me!!" At the time it was so hard not to laugh because she was so adorable, but right now I can definitely feel her pain. Life isn't pearls and daisies all the time? Dang it. Sigh... Okay, I will stop being dramatic. Now for some encouragement:

Philippians 4:5-7
 ⁵ Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. ⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
AND.....
Philippians 4:12,13
 ¹² I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. ¹³ I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Yay! I'm a pledge

I made it through rush week! I am now an ADX pledge. I have the best pledge mom ever! My pledge sisters seem wonderful as well. We are all definitely unique, but I have a good feeling about it. I am so glad I was brave. I know that this will probably end up being one of the best decisions I have ever made. God was really listening when I asked for some friends. My experiences as a pledge will probably be the topic of many blogs to come. I have a feeling it will be a whirlwind of fun and of making lifelong friendships. 
Considering that I'm actually at State to learn, I'm thinking I should fill you in on my academic experience so far. It is different than I expected. For one thing, teachers are way more strict about cell phones. They are not content with vibrate... they want it off. Scary! It has also taken some getting used to the fact that teachers actually encourage students to challenge them. Of course they always shoot them down in a timely manner, but they encourage it nonetheless. All of my teachers have colorful personalities to say the least. My Dance in World Cultures teacher is an old, plump, balding, one-hip-two-knee-replacement sort of fellow. He used to be a ballet/folk dancer. Enough said. My World Lit. teacher is super dramatic and talks like a valley girl who got hold of a dictionary. You can never tell if she is asking a rhetorical question or one that she actually wants us to answer. My SLHS (holler!!) teacher is a man, which is funny seeing how there are four guys and fifty-six ladies in my class. He has an earring and he only uses the names Mitzi, Dillon, and Joelle in his example sentences. I have never met my Dynamics of Biocultural Diversity (it sounds way more interesting that it actually is) teacher because it is an online class. All I know is that she loves giving tons of reading. So far it is harder than I expected, but I am loving it. It feels good to have a challenge. I'm settling in and feeling more and more like an Aztec with each new experience. Yay for the Aztecs and ADX!!!

Show Off

I wrote a nice little blog for you all on my lunch break. Unfortunately, there were some technical difficulties and all of my hard work was for naught. Anyways, Rush week is going fabulously! Since the moment I got up the courage to leave my car and walk into the house on Monday, the girls have been so welcoming and comforting. There has been not one ounce of awkwardness. That is really unusual for me. The best way to describe them all is just by saying they are so nice. They have all gone out of their way to show an interest in and get to know all of us rushees. It is apparent from the beginning that they are all so different and beautiful in their own unconventional ways. There is something in all of them that I could really look up to. I am really quite proud of myself. One of the girls told me to keep being friendly and talkative. Keep being not start being. Yea that's right! No more miss shy girl!! One of my fellow rushees is a new transfer, who just so happens to be my same year and major. This means that starting next Fall we will have every class together. Last night at the decade party (dress up time!) we were totally matching too. God is really such a show off sometimes. Tomorrow I will know if I get to pledge. I sure hope so! I think it is a great match. I'm beyond exhausted and would be perfectly content to never get into my car again. However, it has so been worth it and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Right now, my near future holds some food with my rushee friend. Ciao ciao ciao!

P.S. I can't tell you enough how much I love love love whoever is reading this. Almost 200 hits!! Thank you.