Lets start with the beautiful weather yesterday. I was so excited. I think it reached like 67 degrees. Definitely the warmest day of the year so far. While waiting for Sandra to get on campus, I enjoyed kicking Melissa and Abby's ass in Uno and War. By "kicking ass" I really mean I won once. Then Abigail Williams read a passage from her super cool book written by this Haitian lady. But then we got bored so we walked all around campus and ran into people we knew. I definitely like FDU better in the warmer weather. And the steps to NAB are more appealing when there is no ice in front of them. I'd say the steps are about 84% better. I still can't forget that these steps are hideous and I always have a hard time walking down. (Sometimes I can descend with only one leap/step per obnoxious stair. But most of the time I look like a toddler who is just learning how to walk because I need to take two steps on each extra long stair while holding on to the railing. whatever. I've accepted the fact that my legs aren't as long as they could be) So it was a nice outside excursion and I am extremely happy that it was able to happen. I would have been pissed if I spent the day inside watching reruns of Fresh Prince or Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
So Sandra eventually got her sick butt on campus (Boo is sick. Poop!) and we were able to enjoy our previously planned picnic. Sandra, Abby, Melissa, Talmia and I ventured to the luxurious lawn in front of the mansion. Oh wait...did I say luxurious? I meant to say the grass that is covered in every kind of animal shit in the friggin' world. So once the five of us found a precious clearing on the lawn that was spared of crap, we broke out the good stuff. Fruit punch Hi-C, 2 bananas, about 7 mini Snickers, and half a bag of Fritos. All I have to say is we are some of the classiest broads you'll ever meet ;) And then we broke out the Uno once again. Do I have to tell you that once again, I kicked ass? Nope..didn't think so! This cute picnic also reminded me of an important point once we whipped out a camera. I am so pale. I don't know if I could get any whiter. For real. I'm sure if I were to stand up next to a white wall, I'd blend right in. Nonetheless, while all of this was happening, another event was happening as well. A nice game of soccer was being played on the lawn. Roomie was out there with all the boys kicking some ass as usual (GO ROOMIE!). And there were a few other people out there, too. Wasn't half bad. I didn't twist wave. But his ball hit my leg :) hehe. He retrieved it from behind me and I practically melted. At least now I had something to think about for the rest of the day! Plus, rumor has it, his eyes were fixed on me the entire time I was talking it up with Roomie. Obvi he's got good taste :)
So the reason Sandra came on campus was to bring me to her high school's benefit concert, Shelter from the Storm. It involved high school students, graduate students, teachers and even some professionals playing some of the most beautiful music. It was incredible. Two seniors from FDU (one being a graduate from the high school) played an Okkervil River song. It was fun seeing them play to a larger audience. I usually see them play to the small crowd at Open Mic nights here but this was slightly different. There were some very talented people from Sandra's old high school, too. The voices on some of these kids..mannnn. But the highlight of the show? 100% the headlining band. They are this band from somewhere in north jersey called Waking Lights. The lead singer was a brilliant white man equipped with dreads and guitar. The rest of them were incredibly eclectic as well, with the keyboard, cello, drums, glockenspiel, and various electric guitars. After every song, Matthew (the dreaded one) would say something cute or witty or serious about the event's cause or about how grateful they were to be playing at the school. It was adorable. Goshhh. And then I bought the cd for only 5 bucks! And the members signed it. yay!
Those are the important things that occurred. I had an amazing friggin time yesterday and this morning. I stayed at Sandra's house until about 3 today and then I returned to schoolio. Sandra was terribly sick with a fever/sore throat. But we still managed to have a fun time!
Other points of interest:
-I know enough Arabic to make myself well liked in an Arabic speaking household. (I know how to say grape, potato, sweet potato, I love you, Dad, and Happy Birthday)
-Hillsborough has a bushel of boys who look alike. In a good way.
-I need to stop having heartburn asap before I also acquire arthritis in my left knee cap and go through the "change of life". I feel like a 53 year old woman after eating spicy burritos. Bring on the hot flashes.
-My birthday is in 2 months and one day :) oh shit.
What's with this background for the bloggy? It's weird looking. Justin Timberlake is on SNL. Remember when he was incredible? Remember how he is still incredible?
