Overwhelmed... Yet Again!

So, I have already broken my promise to myself twice. This morning I woke up and realized that I didn't write my required blog post for Monday, which was yesterday. So I'm going to write it now since there is no way to go back in time. I don't know why I keep forgetting. Anyways, I feel like I have a mental breakdown every week. Everybody else seems to be getting it okay; even if they are super busy they still at least know what they're doing. I have no idea and I'm constantly feeling like I'm missing something that everyone else is getting. If I was driving and had a job maybe I would be more put together. If it's not obvious to everyone around me, I am barely an adult. I feel like a child roaming the sidewalks of college, just going through the motions. I know I must not be the only one feeling this way, but I would still like to get my shit together. I don't know if I'm allowed to cuss on here but there it is. Other than that and all the other crappy things that come with life, I am doing good! For now lmao. I wish these posts had emoji's so I could properly express my emotions! *Insert crying emoji here*

Cancelled Class and Adventures Getting Home

So, today class was cancelled, which was pretty cool. The only bad thing about it for me - being an off-campus student - was that I had no ride to get back home. I thought about calling my sister and trying to get her to come get me, but it was 10 in the morning so it was safe to say that she was still sleeping. Instead, I decided to take the opportunity to walk home and see how long it would take. Let's just say I got off to a bad start, trying to find the quickest route home. I ended up wasting more time walking around the back of campus trying to find the street I needed. But when I finally found it, it was basically smooth sailing. I don't want to say that I'm necessarily bad with directions, just, uh, need more practice. I guess. Well at least it's Friday and I don't have to do any more walking miles home for the weekend! At least, not that I know of.

Top 5 Fave Movies Ever!

After being assigned to do an analysis of a movie, it got me thinking about what my favorite movies are. So this blog post today is dedicated to my top 5 favorite movies. The fifth movie on my list of favorites I would have to say is "Grease". I grew up on this musical and with all of it's awesome and catchy songs, I can't help but have the tunes stuck in my head to this day. Number 4 is 'National Treasure'. I love this movie because of the mystery, the treasure hunt, and the chase. I'm always into it every time I watch it. The 3rd movie on my list is definitely 'Bruce Almighty'. I absolutely loved this movie growing up, especially since it has one of my favorite actors of all time, Jim Carrey (shout out to my dad, Jim).  Me and my best friend love Jim Carrey and with this movie's awesome cast and plot, I have to have it on my top 5 list. The number 2 spot goes to "Little Shop of Horrors" because I absolutely adore this musical. Seymour and the evil plant, Audrey 2, won me over with their crazy antics and their awesome vocals. I actually didn't realize how much I loved the musical until I heard the song "Feed Me" and then I was sold. The number one spot has to go to "Beetlejuice", the first movie I ever bought as a kid. Obviously, this is just one of the best movies of all times so it doesn't even need an explanation. But I can watch this movie over and over again and never get tired of it. Wow this has turned into a LONG post. I guess I needed an excuse to figure out what my fave movies of all time are. Well that's them! Maybe. I may have forgotten some. But for right now that is it!

Morning Time

I only just woke up an hour ago but this morning I had to get up earlier than necessary for our 10 am English class. I had to get a ride from my mom who had to go to work around 8 am. But its A-OK with me because honestly I love the mornings. Especially when no one else is awake. This morning there was the most beautiful sun rise, like, ever and I was just walking across campus drinking my coffee while only a few other people were out. It was nice. Now I'm in Sangren and the usually busy building is now quiet and I'm all to myself. It can be hard to wake up in the morning if I'm super tired, but when I do it's totally worth it. Being up in the morning before anyone else is just so nice to me for some reason. I'm also happy because it's Friday!!! So, now I'm gonna watch Netflix until class. Oh Lord, please help it go by fast!

Trying To Keep Up...

So I'm not keeping up with these blog posts too well. Instead of writing them on Monday and Friday I end up writing them on Wednesday and Sunday... oopsie. It's not on purpose though! As much as I like to tell uncaring people about all the events in my life, I sometimes forget to update my blog. Like, its Wednesday now and I was supposed to update it on Monday! Hopefully it won't take away too many points, if any. I need to make a pledge or something. I, Maddie Pierce, being of sound mind and body, promise to update my english blog on every Monday and Friday. Now it's set in stone, I cannot break this promise!

Art Prize

Today I went to Art Prize in Grand Rapids and it was a lot of fun. I went with my three best friends, Megan, Bailee, and Gracie. The only part that wasn't fun was when we got there and were trying to find a place to eat. We were all craving a cheeseburger with fries but for some reason, there was NO WHERE in Grand Rapids that served a dang cheeseburger. I guess that previous statement was an over exaggeration because we did find one place, but it was not satisfying to my cheeseburger needs. Instead of buns it was grilled cheese sandwiches (?) which was not specified on the menu. On top of that, the service wasn't too excellent, but it wasn't a huge deal. I at least got some food in my belly. Then after that it was all art and fun. I'm glad to be home now though, because I'm so tired. I'm just gonna chill, do homework, and watch How I Met Your Mother (best sitcom ever).

Long Days, Long Weeks, Long Life

This week is already super stressful and it's only Tuesday. Today has been one thing after another and things just aren't working out. First of all, I can tell I'm getting sick, and have felt pretty crappy all day. Second of all, I've been trying to get things done, but nothing works out for me. Like print off this stupid paper due for my FYE class. Tomorrow isn't going to be any better, and it's probably going to be the longest day of my life (exaggeration). But here's how my day is going to go: I'm going to have to get up super early for a meeting downtown, then I'm going to have to walk to my mom's work, then my grandpa is going to pick me up from there and we're going to go somewhere for coffee. I then have to interview him for the FYE assignment previously mentioned, then he's going to drive me to WMU so I can get to an office visit with my GWS teacher by 12:30. After that I don't have class until 4:00 p.m. so I'm just gonna get lunch and chill on campus all day long. In that time I'll have to get homework done. Then at 4:00 I have to go to my GWS class until 5:40, then to my Rock and Roll Music History class at 6:00 until 7:15. Then directly after that, I have to go to rehearsal for Mane Attraction, one of the a Capella groups here. I don't know even know what I'm gonna have to do after that. Either hang out with the girls or go home. Basically this is just a pretty boring post telling anyone who's reading all of the crap I have to do. I guess things could be worse, but I'll just consider this a rant post. To look at things optimistically, things will be okay! I hope.  

College Life

Well, after a long week it's finally Friday. I have classes every day of the week but they aren't too horrible. I'm taking a gender and women's study class, rock and roll music history class, the FYE class, a voice class, and then English. College life hasn't been everything it was talked up to be in my opinion. I haven't made a ton of new friends and so far it has not been the "best experience of my life", but it is a TON better than high school (besides how expensive it is). I'm not living in the dorms here which has its up sides and down sides. I'm not always close to campus and my classes, but it is super nice to be able to go home to my own room at the end of the day. I have joined a group though, called Mane Attraction. It's an a Capella group and I'm super excited to be a part of it and try something new! This weekend will be full of learning the songs, homework, and relaxing for sure!