Cruise T-minus six days!

I have no idea how I'm going to make it through this week!!!! Rose Bowl is on Saturday, Drew and I leave for New Orleans on Sunday and we sail off Monday! This week is clearly going to take forever.

I'm definitely having post-Christmas blues. Because I'm no longer a college kid, I no longer get the luxury of having month-long breaks between semesters. College kids: Enjoy it while it lasts!! No more summer vacations, no more spring breaks or Fall breaks... sad days.

In other news, Christmas was AWESOME. I got a ton of new, trendy clothes! My mother essentially bought out Charlotte Russe lol. I'm going to be stylin' in the Caribbean! I hope I don't spend too much money... after all, when I get back, reality will sink in and I will have a TON of bills to pay. Hmph.

Day 22 – Something that upsets you

Oh, this one is easy.

Ok, so you know the drivers that clearly ignore the "Right (or left) lane ends" sign and then cut you off? Yes, I despise those people. It's one thing if you clearly accidentally missed the sign. BUT, for the jerks who decide that they are just going to speed by everyone else?! Rude. I wish I had a potato gun I could shoot at these inconsiderate fools! This is why traffic builds up on Hulen, just before the bridge. Am I bitter? Of course.

TCU uniforms... where's the purple?

Now, I appreciate Nike making Pro Combat uniforms for TCU and really giving them an edgier look, but I have just one problem: where's the purple?! Purple IS our primary color and all the new uniforms only have a hint of purple. I mean, yes, black looks nice; the lizard-skin pants look awesome; the helmets with the red lines ("blood") look cool. HOWEVER, our main color isn't black and I fail to see why that's the main color of the uniform.

Perhaps Nike has forgotten that TCU is all about the purple. Maybe someone need to remind them?

On that note, I don't really understand why we needed new uniforms in the first place. I LOVE our home uniforms that we have now. New uniforms specifically designed for the Rose Bowl seem like they are a waste of money and time. But hey, publicity is publicity and now everyone will know that TCU got new uniforms.

Day 21 – Another moment?

Here's a recent FUN moment -- actually, it was a fun evening!

Drew and I went to see The Nutcracker Sunday night, regardless of the fact that I felt like I was going to hack up a lung lol. With two bottles of water in tow, I was set to go!

Now, to be honest, I really didn't remember the plot line of The Nutcracker. It had something to do with a nutcracker (duh) and some girl's dream. That's all I remember from when I was like 6 years old haha. The Texas Ballet Theater did a wonderful job casting the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Snow Queen and the Prince. I forgot how small a role Clara really has. I mean, yes, it's her dream but she has a very small dancing role.

Anyway, the performance lasted two hours and I loved every moment of it! My only complaints were that I wish it had lasted longer and there were a few timing issues with the dancers.

Drew and I got GREAT seats! We bought our tickets off of Groupon and got 50 percent off! We sat in the Parterre Circle, which is right above the Orchestra seating section. We were right in the center and I had such a great view!

Drew commented that he thought it was funny/interesting that the songs that everyone knows from The Nutcracker ("Waltz of the Flowers," "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," etc.) play a fairly small role compared to the "Overture" and some of the more prominent pieces.

Anyway, after The Nutcracker, Drew really wanted to go to Scat Jazz Lounge so we made our way over there... it was literally two blocks down. We felt so artsy! First, a night out at Bass Hall and then after, a night of jazz music and drinks.

It was a fantastic night indeed.

Day 20 – This month?

Whew. This month is flying by fast. Currently, I'm feeling a bit under the weather. The weather's lack of consistency is to blame! Anyway, I hope I'm better by next weekend. I'm making a trip down to San Marcos to visit my BEST FRIEND, Jessica Caitlin, graduate from Texas State and I'm hoping to see my family while I'm down there.

I've also decided that I don't care if I'm hacking up a lung on Sunday, I WILL be going to see The Nutcracker... even if I have to live every 10 minutes to have a cough attack! I've been looking forward to this for the past few weeks. :)

On a better note, Drew and I will be happily sailing away to the Caribbean in less than a month! I'm counting down the days. We both are in serious need of a vacation. I think we're only planning on doing one excursion -- exploring some Mayan ruins! I'm a history buff and find it all fascinating. Too bad I can't go swimming with dolphins again lol. I'm also excited that we get to spend a night in New Orleans before we sail out. I'll be ready for some Cajun food.

So, I've been doing really well with my new workout regiment. I'm really excited about it all. I just hope I start losing weight soon. Granted, I can't complain too much because I still wear a size 2 in jeans... and some 0's depending on where I shop. But I nearly had a meltdown when I realized that I went up a pant size. I haven't changed pants sizes since like eighth grade or something like that.

Speaking of pants. I'm in a dilemma. I can't for the life of me find pants that are the right length! All I want are jeans that aren't too long and won't drag on the floor. I used to be able to wear American Eagle's jeans... but they changed their inseam lengths. Ugh. Now, while The Buckle does alterations for free, I can't bring myself to spend $150 on a pair of jeans! That seems way too ridiculous. For reals. I guess I'll have to keep hunting. So depressing. Really. I just want jeans that fit! Did I shrink?!

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

Thank goodness the holidays are finally here. I love Christmas. I always decorate and blast Christmas music in the car. The boyfriend, however, isn't all into excessive amounts of Christmas decorations, the music, etc. Sad day for him! He's missing out. ;)

I'm excited because a month from today, Drew and I will be on our cruise!! This vacation is definitely much needed. These are days when I miss being a college student. You get a loonngg break and time to relax and re-energize before the new year.

I wish I could go to TCU's bowl game... whichever one they end up in. Fun fact: The National Championship is on a MONDAY. How inconvenient! It should be on a weekend and if I looked correctly, that's the first day back to school for all the TCU students. Boo. If TCU ends up in a NC, they should cancel the first two days of class lol. However it all turns out, I'll be proud of our team! I think the Rose Bowl is a perfectly good consolation prize. :)

So as of the end of December, I will be a "real adult" and have my own health benefits. I will officially be entirely cut off from my parents! This is very exciting and scary... all at the same time! I just hope I'm ready to fully be on my own. I get the joy of starting to pay back my loans this month. Freakin' TCU... SO expensive!

Day 19 – Something you regret?

I don't like living with regrets. I feel that they are a waste of my time to dwell on the past! I prefer to look toward the future. :)