Fall Grades

Hey all, 

So, tis the season! Fall grades were released this morning. I had 3 C's and 1 A. Which gave me a 2.59 GPA. Is that usually like me? Hell no, it's not! I'm usually an A-B student, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. So, what changed? Maybe it's the fact that I'm not at a Community College anymore. Moving from a CC to a University is a huge change, and I didn't apply myself like I should have. I hate myself for getting such low grades and such a low GPA, because that's about a C-average GPA. It's enough to keep my Financial Aid and stuff, but not like me. My friends were all really surprised, while others told me that many people flunk the first few quarters that they're at a University, so I should feel lucky to have passed. 

Still. That's not the point. 

The point however, is that I let my grades tank because I felt sorry for myself. This gives me the motivation that I need to work even harder Winter quarter. I'm going to buckle down and have a regimented schedule. I need focus pills... Like they give people with ADD/ADHD--maybe that'll help me focus on my studies. 

My plan of action?

Not do anything rewarding until I get all my work done. Work hard, play later, right? Knowing what I need to do and actually doing it, are two very different things. Seeing this, it makes me motivated to do my very best and show my professors that I'm a hard working student that can pass their class with a B or higher. Not a C student. I was on honor roll almost every year in high school and even at Community College.

This is unacceptable. 

I WILL do better, and I WILL succeed. I WILL show everybody that I CAN do this. 

On another note...

THE NEW HOBBIT MOVIE CAME OUT TODAY!!!!! OMFGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to see it tomorrow with friends in the theatre. I'm super excited. :D 

Being on break is good. I get to re-charge my batteries before I go head-long into another quarter. I don't know when I'm going to be going home next... Maybe Spring break. 

Well, I think that's all for now!

Laters,

~Rio

The Last Goodbye

Hi all, 

Why do I torture myself by listening to this song? It's The Last Goodbye by Billy Boyd. It's the ending song for The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies. So many feels. So many fucking feels. My God. 

I can't help but think of Bilbo as he heads back to the Shire... How Thorin, Fili, and Kili all died... So many tears. How Bilbo must have felt... Shit... 

It's a catchy tune, though. Billy Boyd does a damn good job of this song. For those of you who don't know, Billy Boyd played "Pippin" in Lord of the Rings. 

Anyway, here's the song. Judge for yourself: 

Anyway, I think that's all. 

Laters, 

~Rio

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey all!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Enjoy your turkey or whatever you're eating! 

What are you thankful for? I'm thankful for: 

Friends
Family
My Health

If any of you are doing Black Friday shopping, remember to not try and kill anybody over that TV that you probably don't need. 

Laters!

~Rio

Home for the Weekend

Hey all, 

So I came home for the weekend! It's so nice! I really needed this break away from Campus and the Dorms and everything. It's super cool to not DO anything! It seemed like I was CONSTANTLY doing something at school--either it's going to classes, having dinner/lunch/breakfast with friends, laundry, etc. It's nice to just do....Nothing. 

I did bring home my dirty laundry... Isn't it tradition for college students to bring home their dirty laundry? lol! :) It's nice to do it for free, though. I mean, it's 1 dollar to wash, and 1 dollar to dry. 

It's also nice to sleep in my own bed! I missed it. It was so soft and comfortable.... I could go on and on... 

When I left, my room was messy, but I cleaned it and organized my bookshelf. I now have a shelf full of manga, and another one half full. :) I'm slowly rebuilding my manga collection. :) 

Mom and I are going to WalMart tomorrow (I really want to check out their Christmas stuff! So I can decorate my room with it!). I'm also going to be getting some groceries to take back up with me--so I'm not constantly eating out at places. 

I saw my grandparents and uncle today. :) That was nice--they were all plesently surprised. First words out of my grandmother's mouth were: "Oh My God!" Then hugged me tight. She told me (Since last night was Halloween), that "It wasn't Halloween without Sam here". That made me feel loved. When we got to my uncles, he didn't even see me. Haha. I said, "I'm back!" and he grinned and said, "Hey you!" And then hugged me tight when I was leaving. 

I'll be back on Thanksgiving and then Christmas. Mom told me I was going to get spoiled over Christmas...lol!

My little brother wasn't here... He was with his other "sister" for the weekend, but he should be coming back tomorrow. I bet he's grown a little bit. It's been a month since I've seen him. 

Wow... An entire month has passed since I've been away at college. But now it's only 25 days until Thanksgiving! Speaking of... The 25 days of Christmas should be airing on ABC! I wish we had cable at my house.... T_T 

Anyway, this is just an update. lol. Obviously. I really missed home and I kind of don't want to leave tomorrow night. 

More later!

Laters, 
~Rio

Update-ish

Hey all,

So it seems my sinuses are wreaking havoc again. I can't really breath. It's supposed to be 63 degrees today, so that means long sleeved and near-pants. Capris are good, too, I guess.

Went to Spokane yesterday to do some shopping. It was really nice to get out of the dorm for awhile (5 hours, if you want to get technical about it). Blegh. 

I should really do some laundry today. I didn't do any yesterday. Maybe I'll go to Wal-Mart today and buy some fucking laundry detergent. I bought the pods, but I can't use those. I bought some powder stuff, but I don't have any fucking scooper. 

Well, I went out to Walmart and bought some Halloween decorations as well as some other stuff. So our door is decorated as well as the inside. :) 

Laters, 

~Rio

School

Hey all, 

It's been awhile, huh? I don't really know, haha. Classes are going good--as is school. Now that I have something to keep me busy, so I'm not thinking about other things. There's a football game today (home game). Go Eagles! :D 

I have 3 loads of laundry. Wow. What the hell? How does that even happen? lol! 

I guess I don't have much to say--which is surprising. Thanksgiving is a month away (right?). I miss my bed and I miss my mom's cooking! I tried to get her to mail me some food, but she said no. I ordered some clothes online, so hopefully they'll get here soon! They're coming from Tennessee, so we'll see. 

I guess I feel bad because (almost) everybody is at the game, and I'm here in my room. But I guess I don't want to rush to get my stuff done and I have to study my Japanese. I'm probably the most boring person ever. ;P

Meh. Whatever. More later. 

Laters, 

~Rio

E-Books and Moving Out

Hey all, 

Have I mentioned my extreme hatred for E-books? Apparently, it's "Read an E-book day!" No, thank you! Now excuse me while I go pick up my PAPER COPY book. Sheesh. 

Oh, apparently, it's also National Cheeseburger Day. Go fill your arteries with a greasy, dripping, cheeseburger! 

Today is the day that I move out. I'm a little nervous, but everybody tells me that I'll be just fine. I know I will be, but the only time I've ever been away from home for long is when I went to California for 3-4 weeks during the summer. I cried the first week and then I was fine. I have a feeling that I'm going to be crying when my om leaves. She's not staying for the Bon voyage dinner-thing that Eastern is throwing for families. It's a 2-3 hour drive from where I live, and I don't blame mom for wanting to leave when she can. 

The next time I'll be home is when it's Thanksgiving. Then Christmas. Blah. I don't know. I'm going to miss my family a lot. We had a BBQ yesterday and it was so much fun! :) Pictures were taken at the end. One of me and my grandparents and then one of me and my uncle. My gramma seemed a little...sad yesterday. Because at these types of family things, she usually has her camera and is taking pictures already. So when I asked her about it yesterday, she didn't say anything and she got really quiet. I thought that I had offended her in some way. so when I asked mom about it, she just said that she's going to miss me. I know that Tom is. He hugged me EXTRA tight and tried to lift me off the ground! My grandfather asked me if they were going to have to drive to Cheney to come visit me during the holidays. I told him no, that my friend is going to pick me up. 

Now, I'm just sitting here in the dining room, waiting for mom to get up so that we can hit the road. I mean, I'm in no hurry or anything. Believe me, I'm not! :/ 

I'm going to Walmart this morning to get my pictures done that mom took for me yesterday. I already bought the frames for them at Hobby Lobby. An orange one and a red glittery one. 

Well, Nate is off to school. The bus just picked him up. I think I'm going to power down and have some coffee! 

I'll update you more later. Tomorrow is going to be SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER busy. I cannot stress that enough! 

Laters, 

~Rio

Nook/Kindle vs. Paper-Bound Books

Hey all,

              You know, I've had some people and friends tell me that instead of picking up a nice paper-bound book, I should instead, pick up a piece of technology. The Nook, or Kindle. While I see the appeal in them: It's lighter and the books are cheaper, it's easier to carry around with you, it's more convenient, etc. So what if you have to pay a little extra for a book? You could always go to the library. At least I don't have to charge it if it runs out of battery. The quality of the book you're buying on your nook/kindle might not be all that great anyway. Still, you're holding a piece of technology and staring into a screen. Don't we all do that enough in our daily lives? Staring into screens is all some of us seem to do anymore. Isn't it nice to just be able to put aside your phones, iPads, computers, etc. for a nice, paper-bound book? If I'm going somewhere, I always have a paper-bound book with me. Yes, it might be heavy, but I get the satisfaction of reading the book and knowing that I can always pull it out of my bag when I need it. I'm not staring into a screen. I'm not straining my eyes and skimming the pages. I'm absorbing what the words are telling me.
             Yes, you're still supporting authors by buying their book online, but I for one, would like to actually buy one of their PAPER-BOUND books. You can't have an author autograph a nook/kindle, can you? We're all slaves of technology. I will not deny that I have TRIED to read a book on my iPad. I didn't like it. I found myself skimming the book and I didn't get as much enjoyment out of the book I bought instead of the one I would get from my paper bound. I will continue to read my paper-bound friends. You have your opinion and I have mine. Don't try and tell me how I should read my books. You like what you like and I like what I like. 

          I guess that's just how I feel. I'm so sick and tired of people trying to tell me to "convert" (Or they strongly suggest) to a nook/kindle. I'll stick with paper-bound, thank you. Now, this might not be the case for everybody, but I have strong feelings about this. 

Much love, 

~Rio

iPhone 4s and Update

Hey all, 

So today was the day I decided to get my new phone! I had been wanting an iPhone for awhile now (Well, since they came out) and didn't have the money to buy one or afford the plan or who to go with. So I had a pre-paid phone from Virgin Mobile. It worked great for awhile, and then it would freeze on me and randomly shut off. Then I would have to take out the battery and reset EVERYTHING on it. I dealt with it, because it was my phone and I needed one. 

So while mom and I were going to Wal-Mart, we stopped by Verizon and I got my iPhone. I had already been in there once before and looked around, but I knew what I wanted. I think the entire process was about 30 minutes. I'm very happy with my purchase. The lady who helped me was also very nice and polite and funny. I would recommend her if you're trying to get a phone in the Walla Walla/College Place area! 

Now I can go to school and have a reliable phone to use! I'm very happy with it--so far. It's only the first day, afterall. 

Speaking of school, there's 14 days left until I move into my dorm. I'm getting excited and I know that this opportunity will allow me to move on to better things in my life. I'm grateful to have the chance to be able to do so! 

I've been slowly cleaning/organizing/sorting through things that I want to keep/throw away/give away. I know what I want to take with me to school, and I know that the amount I want to take, I can't because we all know dorm rooms are small and lack space. I am, however, bringing a few of my personal reading books and my journal. Again, because I can and I have the room (or by God, I'll MAKE room!). 

The weather has been nice and cool lately, so I've been able to have the window open and allow the nice, cool, breeze come in and freshen up my room a little bit. I wish it would be getting cool outside. IT'S TIME FOR FALL! 

Oh! I went to the doctors yesterday and he and the nutritionist was VERY happy with me! Last time I went in, I weighed 290 and now I weigh 271. That's about a 20 pound weight loss! Whoo-hoo! Maybe by winter, I'll be able to fit into my pants! 

Well, more later. 

Laters, 

~Rio

Countdown

Hey all, 

Well, today is the first day back to school for Nate. Am I excited? Yup! That means the house will be quiet and Nate-free for a grand total of 8 hours! Whoo-hoo! Which means I might be able to actually read without being disturbed! 

I went to Verizon yesterday and I was looking at the iPhone 4s. The phone that I have now is utterly ridiculous and I hate it. I can't wait until I get my new one! 

Well, sunrise is in 15 minutes. I'm thinking of making some Pumpkin Spice coffee from my Keurig and maybe try and get some sleep after Kenny and Nate quit making noise. 

17 days until I leave for Cheney. Am I looking forward to it? A little. I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, I'm ready to go, on the other hand, I'm sad to leave. I'll be moving away from home and trying to stand on my own two feet... I think this will be a good experience--at least I'll be able to see my friends that have already moved up there. :) So that when school starts, I won't be completely alone. 

Here's my school schedule: 

MTWTF: Japanese 101, History, TRIO
MWF: Japanese 101, History
T TH: Japanese, History, TRIO class

Not too bad, huh? I already have it written down on my calendar. I've never had a Tuesday and Thursday class. I'm used to all my classes being Monday-Friday. This will be interesting. I also looked at the cost of all my textbooks--all used (of course), and it'll be about $237. 

Blah. I'm going to get me some coffee now. 

Laters lovies, 

~Rio

Closer and Pumpkin Spice!

Hey all, 

So after tomorrow (8/31), it'll be 18 days until I leave for school. It's going to be weird and I feel sad. I feel like I want to cry, but I don't. 

I FOUND MY PUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm SO stoked! Whoot!!!!!

Ahem... 

I'm having a going away BBQ at home and It's going to be lots of fun. I even bought two new picture frames to put pictures in! I might have to buy more--lol. 

I'm going to my old community college on the 11th to say goodbye to my teachers and advisor. Even though I might see my advisor when she comes to do a tour of the college I'm going too, it'll be awhile before I see her! 

School starts on 9/24, and my older brother turns 32 on the 13th! 


Well, that's it for now. More later!

~Rio

Countdown

Hey all,

As most of you know, I finished my last class at my Community College and that I'll be heading to my university. Well, the countdown for that has officially begun! There's 27 days (Roughly 3 1/2 weeks or something) until I leave.

I'll be leaving home for the first time and trying to make it out on my own. I may fall on my face, I may fly or just float, happy to have a roof over my head.

It's going to be weird leaving home. I asked my mom if she's going to be one of those parents who cries when they leave their kid at college, and she didn't answer me. I'm probably going to be one of those kids who cries as they watch their parent(s) drive off.

When I leave, I won't see my "family" until Thanksgiving. I probably won't call home as often, because I'll be busy making friends, working out, working, etc. I guess we'll see. I don't want to jump the gun.

I've almost got everything I need for my dorm room. I just need a few more items and then I'm done. The closer the day comes, the more I realize that this is it. Wow.

Laters,
~Rio

I DID IT!

Hey all!

Today is an exciting announcement! I PASSED MY STATS CLASS AND I NOW HAVE MY ASSOCIATES IN ARTS DEGREE! Whoo-hooooooooooooooooooooo! I'm SO freakin' excited!!! :D:D:D:D 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VZHNLfU2ec



Laters, 
~Rio

Summer Vacation

Hey all, 

So summer quarter ended on the 14th. I've just been doing absolutely nothing. I'm enjoying what's left of my summer vacation. Hehe. 

I'm able to catch up on my reading and sleeping in. Staying up and waking up late. It's the life, I'm tellin' ya. 

Laters,  

~Rio

Finals

Hey all, 

Today is the last day of school! Summer quarter is OFFICIALLY OVER!!!!!!!!!!! Whoohoo! 
I'm going to stop by CC on the 11th and catch up with my old English teacher, and then I'm going around to say my goodbyes. 

My next big adventure is at Uni. I can't wait. I'm meeting up with my friends at Pizza Hut later! 

More later, 

~Rio

Day 3 and Finals

Hey all, 

Today is the last day of the super low carb 3 day diet beginning. I lost SEVEN pounds! Whoot! Tomorrow, I can begin to eat every 2 hours. I prefer 2 hours over 3. Don't ask me why. 

Finals are tomorrow. Or shall I say final. I just have one: Stats. If I have a D, then I STILL pass the class. I love how that works out. 

I got the room change that I requested! I'm still in the new hall, in a double, with a new roommate. We've been texting and we have things in common! 

Keep reading for updates, if you want. 

~Rio

Day 2: Easier

Hey all, 

So today is day 2. Today is easier than it was yesterday (Gods, was it!). I got my room change that I requested! I was worried that I wouldn't get it, but I did! I'm a double in the same hall that I had the triple! :D

If you wish, follow me on Twitter (I'm never really on Twitter, but all the same): @Rio_Donovoyn

It rained today. Well, tried to rain. Rain means that I can use the dryer to get my clothes done! Whoot! :D 
I try and wait for a rainy day to use said dryer. Makes it easier and I don't get bitched at. Sigh. 

Tomorrow is the last day for the clearing of the system. On Thursday (Day 4), I can begin to eat every 2 hours (Adkins bars, South Beach Diet Bars, stuff like that). I WILL LOSE THIS WEIGHT! 

Then in 2 weeks, I can begin to exercise. Well, another week after this one, anyway. I'm excited to begin to ride my bike and stuff! 

I've been drinking a TON of water. I got water flavors (0 carbs). Whoot! I got the flavor Blueberry Pomegranate. It's the MIO kind. 

I think that's all for the updates! 

~Rio

RIP Robin Williams

Hey all,

If you may not have heard, actor and comedian Robin Williams has passed away. News reports say it was suicide.

RIP!

~Rio

Day 1: Flushing Glycogen

Hey all, 

Well, like the title says: I'm trying up that diet I did the first time. I lost weight and I was satisfied. Now, I'm going 3 days on a VERY low carb thing. Then on day 4, I can start eating every 2-3 hours (though, I ate every 2, then had lunch, didn't eat until 2 hours after, then had dinner, then ate again, then went to bed). This is what I had today: 

Breakfast: 

2 scrambled eggs
Water

Lunch: 

Ham 
1 runny egg
Water

Dinner: 

Meatloaf
Water
Deviled Egg(s)

Mmm...Right? And I have another TWO days! God, I want a cookie. Or something sweet. I was in the kitchen, looking at the junk food and the two little figures appeared on my shoulder. One of them was like, "Eat some cookies! You know you want too... You can start again tomorrow. You know you want those muffins.... Start tomorrow!" The angel was like, "No! You can do this! Have some carrots! You love carrots!"

Sigh. I went with the carrots. I want some toast. I want, I want, I WANT! Bah... Sigh. 

Well, that's all for now, folks. 
Until tomorrow! 

~Rio

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Hey all, 

Well, like the title says, it's been a very lazy Sunday afternoon. I've been working on my math, but find myself distracted by the new books I bought. They're calling to me. Wanting me to read them. Part of me says, "Do it! Do it! Just ONE book! Hell, just ONE chapter!" but we all know (for those who are book lovers), that one chapter will not suffice. Sigh. The other part of me is saying, "Do your math!" But I don't wanna! Whine. Pout. Complain. 

Supposed to get up to 100 today. Down to 65-ish tonight. I don't sleep with my windows open. Maybe I have an overactive imagination, but there ARE things out there. I know, I know. Don't judge. 

Been drinking a lot of water lately. That's good! Water is good. Having to use the bathroom every half-hour, however, is not. 

Well, just thought I'd post or something. Now, back to my internal debate on reading or math. 

Laters, 

~Rio

Ramblings Near Midnight

Hey all, 


Finals are this week. I can't believe that summer quarter is almost already over! I've meet and made some new friends, too! What will I do with the rest of my summer? Sleep in? Go to the fair? Get another tattoo? Hm. That sounds like a good idea! Lol! 

I recently switched rooms with my little brother. I got the smaller one--but it's more in the back of the house and not in the hallway like it was before. It blocks out noise and it's quiet. I like that. I really do. No longer will I have to hear people thumping down the hallway or hear loud voices to wake me up. No. I can sleep in peace and know that only in less than a month, I'll have to leave. 

Leave for my new beginning. Into a dorm room that I will share with another person. The bittersweet reality is that I'll be leaving home and doing better things with my life. 

But before I leave, I'm going to try and lose weight. I want to lose 60 pounds. I want to be able to fit into my damn jeans and shorts again. I'm so unhappy with  myself. I can't stand to look at myself in the mirror. I felt good when I lost all that weight the first time around, but now I've gained every single pound back. Am I happy? No, not really. 

Who am I to complain? Some other people have it worse than I do. I should be grateful for what I've got--even if it is a few extra pounds. I wouldn't want to be overly skinny--nah, that's just too over-rated. I want to do what will make ME happy--not other people. If it makes them happy in the process, fine for them.

I miss my best friend. You know what the strange thing is? I miss being in high school. If I could redo it all, I would. I loved high school. Who knows--maybe when I die, I can live out my dreams. That sounds silly, doesn't it? I think so, but I don't really care what anybody else thinks. 

It's supposed to be 105 on Monday. Damn. Make sure to drink plenty of water. I'm going to be riding my bike home on Monday! My grandfather fixed the tires for me, and I'm going to have my mom drop me off so I can get it and then ride it the rest of the way to school. (Which, by the way, is all UPHILL). 

Well, as I sit here, drinking my water and contemplating on what I want to do next, I shall bid you adieu. 

Until next time, 

~Rio

Enough of the Hot Weather!

Hey all,

Is anybody else melting in this heat? I mean seriously! Triple digits! It's ridiculous. Thank God for A/C!
Remember to keep hydrated and to keep your CHILDREN and ANIMALS OUT OF THE HOT CARS! Please! How would YOU like to be locked in a hot car? I don't think you'd like it very much. Imagine how your child or animal would feel. Common sense, people!

Anyway...

I hate summer. Have I mentioned that already? I think I did over a thousand times. I'm SO ready for Fall and Winter.

Stay cool and keep hydrated, people!

~Rio

Random Rantings.

Hey all, 

You ever get that feeling where when you're in a blissful sleep and then somebody ruins it by knocking on the door? Yeah. That happened to me this morning. I got hustled out of my bed, didn't have time to shower, AND, I didn't have time to get coffee. *huff*. I'm whining, I know. But still. I didn't have time to brush my hair. I just figured I'd let it do what it wanted too (Seeing as it does that anyway, plus I just don't care anymore). 

Well, it's Wednesday. I have my pumpkin pie and vanilla latte with 3 shots in it. I think I'm going to talk to my math teacher about this one chick in there. She's so rude and distracting. I don't like to go up to teachers and talk about this stuff, only because it makes me feel like I'm complaining. But one of my advisors said that most students do feel that way, and to just talk to my teacher about it. 

I know that other students in the class are feeling the same way--they're getting fed up and so am I. She's so disrespectful and she thinks her shit doesn't stink. God, I hate people like that. 

ANYWAY! 

I'll let you all know how that goes or something... It's supposed to be another hot one today. I don't know how I feel about that-- I wish summer was over and it was Fall or Winter time. Those are my two favorite seasons. 

Fall: Leaves change and the weather gets cooler. The air smells crisp and brings back memories of good times. 

Winter: Snow. Snow. Snow. The weather gets below freezing and the way the snow sparkles when the sun hits it--beautiful. 

I tend to wear shorts in the colder months of the year. People are always asking me why and tell me I'm crazy for doing so. Then they ask me if I'm cold. I tell them, "I'm from Minnesota. I can handle this". Then they look at me and go, "Ohhh... THAT explains it." 

But lately, I find myself longing for fall quarter to start. I'm going to a University in the fall and I'm excited. New town, new school, new friends, (though, I will already know 2 people--which is nice), and new beginnings. 

It'll be a chance to begin a new chapter in my life. I'm going for a job that I hopefully want (I want to archive in the Library of Congress) and I want to study abroad. I want to live on the East Coast (Because I've lived in the Midwest, and I currently live on the West Coast). I want...Something new. 

Looking back, I guess you could say that I've always been a dreamer. I've always dreamed of going to bigger (and possibly) better places. But for now, I'm just taking it a step at a time. It's a day-to-day process and with each step gained, is another step towards my goal. 

Well, I guess that's all I have to say for now. 

Cheers, 

~Rio

Fifty Shades of Grey Trailer

Hey all, 

Has anybody seen the Fifty Shades of Grey trailer yet? I saw it this morning and it's amazing. I've read all the books, (Though, I have to say that the 1st and the 3rd ones are my favorite. Ana finally grows a pair of balls in the 3rd one) and I have to say that I like it. It comes out on my birthday! So that'll be my birthday present to myself. Ha-ha. :D 

Many people say that the book is offensive/disgusting/etc. If you think so, then why are you reading it? If you haven't read it, then why are you judging? You shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. If you HAVE read it and then you give your opinion, then fine. That's your opinion. 

Anyway, more later, 

~Rio

Random Drabble

Hey all, 

So I'm sitting here, waiting for my friend to show up so we can do our Stats homework. I was awake at 7:00, because I had an 8am appt with my advisor. I got so rushed that I forgot to have my coffee. But never fear, I bought some at school. 

Stat's is going alright. It could go better, but, alas, that's math for you. It comes easy for some people, and other people struggle. Most of my friends are math/science people. I'm a right brained person. I love the arts and history stuff. Not the maths and sciences. Blegh... Tired. 

It's 8:40am and I'm drinking my Candy Cane iced coffee. (It's just white chocolate and peppermint). 


Anyway... More later, 

~Rio

School & Update

Hey all!

Well, it's hot outside (Tell me/us something we don't already know, right?). It was in the 60's this morning (which is a nice change from the 80's/near 90's we've been having). I love cool weather--Fall weather. I hate summer--it's my least favorite season...EVER. 

School is going good--considering I'm only taking one class, right? Study group for Stats and I have a test on the 31st. It's a 3 chapter test--whoo-hoo... Notice my enthusiasm? 

I was looking online for a new backpack. Only because my laptop is 17.5" and the one I had didn't fit my laptop and it was a hassle. I used my computer bag, but then my shoulder started hurting. So, I scoured online and then I looked at High Sierra bags. Usually, I don't buy name brand backpacks, but I found this one that was 20" and it was on sale for 32$ (35$ after shipping). It's so nice. It's called "Grip", I think. I love it. It was originally $120 (or was it $102?, eh, who knows. Ha-ha). 

Was up til 3:45 this morning. Couldn't sleep. I hate taking sleeping pills because they just knock me on my ass--well, I had taken one Saturday night and when I woke up Sunday morning, I was all groggy. I made it until 11am, then I was out like a light. I woke up at 3:45pm. <-- That's the reason I couldn't sleep later! Damn it all...

I went out and bought some school supplies today at Wal-Mart. It's just a start, but I'll be collecting more. What I need for my dorm room is:

- Mattress Topper
- Mattress Pad
- Mini fridge
- Laundry pods
- Locks (For chest, etc)

Doesn't seem like a lot, does it? After I buy all that, I'm thinking of buying a new phone. The one I have now is a piece of shit. It shuts off on me, it doesn't send my texts, it freezes. I hate my andriod. People say that they love theirs, but I'm going to go with an iPhone 5. 

Well... I guess that's it. 

Keep cool and keep hydrated! Oh! Also, KEEP YOUR ANIMALS AND CHILDREN OUT OF HOT CARS. IF YOU'RE GOING TO KEEP YOUR DOG OUTSIDE, GET A SMALL SWIMMING POOL TO KEEP YOUR DOG HYDRATED AND SAFE! 

Peace out, 

~Rio

Update-ish

I don't know what went on with the post below. No idea. Crazy, huh? 

So I'm going to my college on Monday for my orientation and I'm super stoked! I just ordered my 20" backpack (my laptop is 17"). I got the backpack on sale, too! It's a High Sierra brand. I've never had that brand before, so we'll see if it works out! 

I have been obsessed with the Raspberry Lemonade Low Calorie Gatorade. It's soooooooooooo yummy! :D <3

I've been thinking of creating a new blog for university life. What do you think? I don't know yet, I might just keep this one. Hm... 

It's supposed to be in the triple digits for the entire week next week. 

Oh! Speaking of next week...

I find out what dorm hall I'm in as well as my roommate(s)! I'm SUPER EXCITED! Hehe. I hope that I don't get stuck with an 18/19 year old and a single room. That would suck. I'm pretty sure I was the first one to put in my housing application, so I should get first priority on the hall that I want--I'm hoping! *crosses fingers*

Well... More later, I suppose!
~Rio

Tattoos

Hey guys!

I want to get an anchor tattoo on my foot. Just to always remind myself that no matter what situation I'm in, or whatever life has to throw at me, that I will always keep myself grounded and on stable ground. To always look ahead and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 

I think it'd be a cool idea: Except, that the foot is probably the worst place to get a tattoo. I already have one in my right forearm. I've been thinking of getting another one here soon. Maybe on my arm, but I REALLY want that anchor tat. Ideas? 

Well... Summer quarter starts up on Monday. It's the last class that I need before I'm DONE at Community College and will be going onto a University. Wow. I can't believe it! Wowza! 


Anyway... That's all I have for now. Oh. Did anybody see the Supernatural season 9 finale? OH MY GAWD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Later, bitches. 

~Rio

June

Who here doesn't like summer? Granted, it's a time where all the brats, I mean, children, I mean... Well, younger people get out of school for three months (or two, if you begin school in August), but for me, I have a week off and then I'm BACK in school for summer quarter. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of being able to spend my ENTIRE summer sleeping in all day, staying up all night, doing absolutely NOTHING, but, I'm not a little kid or in high school anymore. I'm in college. 

Speaking of that, I head up to go to University in the Fall! Whoot Whoot! I just need to finish up my summer quarter here at the community college, (I have to take Statistics, ugh...lol). I'm not going into nursing, or education (I have NO patience for those little... *coughs* Ahem...), or business, etc. Who knows. NEVER EDUCATION. lol. Some people have the knack for it, I, however, do NOT. 

So it's the beginning of June. So much opportunity will present itself in July and on. I find out my rooming assignment (and who my roommate is!) in the middle of July, it's one step closer to finishing up my AA, and for to me leave home for the first time. We'll see if I sink or swim. 

CC graduation is coming up here on the 14th. Everybody has been asking me if I'm walking or not. My answer? NO! I'm NOT walking! Then THEY have the balls to be offended when I say no. They ask my why not, and my response is, "I'm not finished. If I'm going to walk for something, I want to be FINISHED." but then they say, "But plenty of people aren't finished and still walk". I say, "I want to be able to feel like I accomplished something to make myself feel proud. So I don't wake up and say, 'Oh. I didn't finish. I'm a freakin' failure". THAT shuts them up. *shrugs* My own prerogative, I guess. I don't know. 

Um... I think that's everything. Oh. Besides it's HOT AS BALLS OUTSIDE. Blah. I HATE HOT WEATHER. Give me SNOW and COLD WEATHER any day. Fuck this hot shit. 

Well, I guess that's all for now, folks!

~Rio

Daylight Savings

Ah, here we are once again. That time where we "Spring Forward" into life. Did you all set your clocks ahead ONE hour? My phone and computer did it automatically, but I had to set all the other clocks in the house ahead. Do I like this one? I keep forgetting! Lol. I know that it stays lighter out during the night and it stays darker longer in the morning. *sigh* Oh well. What can one do? (Move to a country where there is no daylight savings?)  Oh shut up! lol. 

I have two tests tomorrow: Biology and History. Oh yay...  NOT. Don't get me wrong, I love History, but I REALLY need to study for my Bio test. 

On the flip side (Who says that anymore?), my tattoo is healing nicely! It's just itching now and I STILL can't scratch it... Grr... [insert frustration here]. 

So I found this one quote (I like putting quotes up on my big whiteboard) when I was searching the internet. I googled, "Zombie quotes" and I found this. 

Blood is really warm

it's like drinking hot chocolate 

but with more screaming

(Courtesy of Ryan Mecum, 

Zombie Haiku: Good Poetry for your...Brains)

So this one is on my whiteboard for the week or two. I like to change quotes about every 2 weeks or so. But if I'm lazy, the quote will stay up for about a month. 

Rejection hurts. Just thought you all should know that. 

More later, 

~Rio

How Do I + Nickelback

How Do I?

How do I tell you the truth

When it could hurt us both?

I don’t want to lose you

Over what I have to say

Will you hate me?

Will you look at me less?

I wonder what your reaction will be

You’re my best friend

I don’t want that to change

You’re finally happy

Or am I assuming?

If I don’t you my truth

Maybe you won’t be my friend anymore

I guess you could say

I’m more than afraid of rejection

And losing my best friend

More than anything

I’m afraid

I’m afraid of telling you

What I have to say

Here it goes

Deep breath

Can I do this?

Do you want to here?

Well, here it goes

How does one say

That they’re in love with their best friend?

Oh, did I just say that?

There it is

There’s my truth

Do you hate me now?

Are you repulsed?

I’m too afraid to tell you in person

Or even over the phone

So I wrote it down instead

I just want you to know that

I will always be there for you

No matter what

Pretend I never told you

Are things awkward and unpleasant yet?

I’m sorry

Delete this from your memory

Can we go back to how we were before?

To being happy?

To being carefree?

You bring me happiness and joy

Do I bring you happiness?

I just thought you should know

So, lay it on me

The rejection, the let down

Delete

Delete

Rewind

Goodbye

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO27TPQN81M

~Rio 

Update and Song

So here we are again. This Sunday is Daylight Savings... Meaning that the clocks go FORWARD an hour. Am I looking forward to that? I guess. 

I have a Biology test on Monday-- so not looking forward to that, but I'll study hard! 

So I've been obsessed with this Christina Perri song called, "Human". Man... I'll post a link below so you all can listen to it. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gugUpIOdSro

There it is! 

Did I mention that it's 63 degrees today? Does that mean Spring has come for us on the West? I have a bunch of friends that live in the Midwest and East Coast and they're supposed to be getting more snow. Just think... It'll all go away when SUMMER gets here! Lol! 

Anyway... I think that's it for now..

Laters, 

~Rio

My Little Find!

       So… Here we meet once again, eh? Not much of a surprise. Oh! Oh!

I thought there was a reason I was writing this! Hehe.

       When I was at Shopko today, I was just browsing around their calendar section and what do I find?

Are you going to guess?

Huh?

Huh?

Huh?

I FOUND HOBBIT CALENDERS!!! ERMERGERD! *flails happily, squealing*

There was one for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”

And “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”

So… I bought BOTH of them. I mean… What person can NOT have TWO Hobbit posters in their life? I mean, c’mon, you guys!

Anyway… Haha… I just thought that I would tell you all that.

I know you don’t care, but maybe there are some Hobbit fans out there… Hehe!

Oh! If you're looking for a blog to read, you should read my friend, Kat's blog! I'll post a link down below. 

http://devonshireknits.blogspot.com/

Much Love,

~Rio 

What to name it?

Hey all! It’s Rio here with another “update”.

Has it occurred to anybody that “Spring” means “Oh, let’s have it snow!”? It’s almost March and it’s still snowing on this side of Washington. It’s going to be raining a lot, but that’s common for this area.—especially the Vancouver/Portland area. *sigh*

I was up at 6:15 this morning… It was nice to have a few minutes of complete silence to myself… then THEY got up. Ha. ;P

Don’t get me wrong, I “like” my family, but I can’t wait to move out and go to Uni. Whenever I get pissed off at them, I always have to remind myself, “Just a few more months… That’s it…Just a few more months” and to take slow breathes.

I ordered two things that have to be imported from Japan. I was wondering why the arrival time was going to be so late on them, and then I remembered. Oh, yeah. Ha. Lol. Such a blonde sometimes! J [

I want to minor in Japanese when I go to Uni. I think it’d be a cool thing to major in, not to mention, I could study abroad in Japan! If you’ve read my previous blog, you know that I really wanna study abroad. Maybe if I like it, I wanna live in Europe or Asia.

Don’t get me wrong, I “like” living here in the States… Maybe… But the point is: I want a change. I get restless if I stay in one spot for too long (Depending on where it is). I can’t wait to get out of this small town. It’s driving me up the wall. I’m more of a…bigger city type of person. Well, depending on where the small town is located, I like small, rural towns, too!

…Did that make any sense? Did it? I don’t know… Ugh… English. -_-;

Well, I had better get off to school. I downloaded the Sherlock soundtrack, so now I can listen to Sherlock on my way! J

Does anybody else’s IQ go up when they watch that show? I love Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. [

[Ta-ta, darlings![

~Rio

Another!

[ Wow! Another update! What’s up with that?

Hey…Hey…Notice the font and color change? Yeah, buddy.

Didn’t you know? Orange is my favorite color! That and black…red…silver…Blue… lol. I have a lot. BUT NOT PINK! UGH!

Has anybody been watching wrestling lately? I haven’t. I think it sucks now. I miss the Attitude Era! THAT was wrestling. *wrestling bashing* (Sorry for anybody who likes it). Though, I do check up on it every once in a while… The Undertaker needs to retire. He was good back then. Now… He’s just old. (That’s my opinion).

I’ve been into reading manga again (Yay! And when I have the time!). Biology has been keeping me pretty busy. I don’t like science. I’m more of a reader and history person… I think.

I want to minor in Japanese and study abroad. I’ve always wanted to go to Japan and Ireland and/or Scotland. Beautiful countries. Plus, I want an accent. Hehe

Oh well… I better go study Biology… Blegh! [[[[[[

Laters

Rio [