OFFICIALLY DONE WITH FINALS!

I know, I should've been done sooner, but I just couldn't sit down and write my Reflection for my Religion class. I couldn't think of anything I really wanted to talk about. But it's done, and I can go pack.

It'll be a long drive, but I'll be home sometime tomorrow!

Is that snow outside?

Sometimes people really irritate me

Not to rag on people in general. I've found people in general to be rather nice. But I've managed to meet a few individuals that just.... they think that they understand things so well, and refuse to try to see things any other way and that just irritates me. So much, because to me, that's judgmental and forcing everything to be in a box just so. People, things, and events don't nicely into labels and boxes. Life is so complex that you're ruining your chances of getting it, or understanding things by forcing everything to fit in a label. And if you're looking for certain labels, but can't find it in something, that thing gets tossed aside. Like people's opinions, actual facts, people's chances... Really, the list could go on.

And what bothers me the most, is that some individuals take this stance with me, how could I know anything more than they do, we've had practically the same life experiences (not true, I just don't wear my past on my sleeve) or we're the same age, or I'm no farther along in my schooling. It's worse than being disregarded because I'm a child (which doesn't happen any more... that I can recall) because that at least is understandable. You can make assumptions about children that are often (but not always) more or less true. But young adults? Stop thinking you have everyone figured out, because you don't. Your brain hasn't even finished developing, so just stop it. I personally have had my opinions debated poorly, my knowledge (factual and correct) constantly questioned and/or disregarded and I can't seem to even try to explain myself, my feelings or ANYTHING really, because some individuals can't open up their minds and attempt understanding. I'm not saying I'm a saint, but I feel I have tried. I have tried very hard, and I'm just done with it all.

So, no Utah Trip.

Stupid weather, who needs it?
I was driving down with a friend and when we stopped to switch drivers and clean off the window (seriously, the huge trucks driving by were no help for consistent visibility) she got a text from a friend saying a blizzard was heading in/occurring. Having had my first experience with black ice this morning, I didn't want to push my luck or be stranded in Utah for finals week. So we headed back home. Stupid weather.

This means I wont have seen her for almost two years when I see her again. The last year or so we weren't able to hang out as much as either of us would've liked, and she did go through a stint of ignoring her phone because she was avoiding someone, but we've been able to still stay friends. We both love letter writing, so we'll keep up with that. But it's just not the same! Especially when Leverage ends soon, possibly for good, AND The Hobbit AND Les Miserables come out soon. These are all things we would have enjoyed together. And Now I have to wait for-practically-EVER! 

End of Semester Life

Oh my gosh, the end cannot come quickly enough. I don't want to rush it, but come on! Can I just be done with it already? I want to be home, in my proper bed, with my awesome family, with my full movie and book collection, and proper free time, not stolen free time. (because sometimes you just hate having to work on your assignment a single second longer, and decide to get lost a bit on facebook and tumblr. I left my sparkly jar at home, and I'm wishing I'd brought it. I didn't realize how much I like using it.

In other news: 

 I have a new nephew! 

I'm going to see my best friend for the last time for a year and a half tomorrow.

Finals are next week

I get to go home in a week. In seven days, I will be heading home. Literally in my car, driving down the highway.

Silly Range of Judging Attractiveness

I remember reading in a book how this group of friends judged the attractiveness of a guy by what they'd let him eat in bed; crackers, cookies or sugar donuts. Crackers you can eat (if you try) with out making too much of a mess, cookies tend to crumble more, sugar donuts are a mess and are an indulgence "to be shared".

This feels to me (while a funny thing to say to your girlfriends) like how guys (and some girls) rate the opposite sex on a scale of 1-10. From a purely aesthetic point of view, I guess this kind of raking makes sense, but as the only guy who will be sharing a bed with me (out side of when my little brother was young enough to want to come sleep in my room) will be my husband, I want a way to judge them that includes their personality. You know how as you get to know someone their looks sort of change, or you change how you see them? I need something that incorporates how personality combines with looks. Expect to see this soon, possibly with pictures. Oh, or more GIFs! Because I really like those.

Disclaimer: I have no obvious type, regardless of what my roommates say, so there may be an interesting range of guys. I"ll note why their description goes with the picture/GIF in regards to the character they play (unless I know a little more about the personality of the actor. I'll try to mix it up so that my two readers (you know who you are) don't get bored.

Saw "Pitch Perfect"

It was awesome! I really really liked it! It was so much fun. I like laughing out loud, and going to see movies with people I like. Went with my roommate (with whom I have been bemoaning my single fate) and we both had such a good time. I definitely want to get it when it comes out on DVD, and get the soundtrack. And I wish that I had musical talent....

And seeing that movie, while a fun break from the mundane, it didn't help the state of the previous post. Cute guys who can sing? Didn't I mention wanting someone like that in the post prior? Yeah, I did.....

Ugh...

Single sucks.

I tend to become super aware of all the attractive men around, (usually in the shows I watch... since I live vicariously through them and books) and it's just getting ridiculous. Current list of things I'm watching to some degree

Leverage
Attractive Men: 2
Once Upon A Time
Attractive Men: 5 (I may or may not have counted correctly, but I'm pretty sure it's 5)
Castle
Attractive Men: 3
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
Attractive Men: 3
Beauty and the Beast
Attractive Men: 3 (and one is criminally, "offensively" ridiculously good looking. It's unfair.)

This is in conjunction with all the movies I've been watching or thinking about (Red Dawn, The Avengers, Pride and Prejudice...).

Basically I'm tired of waiting to meet someone, because I feel like the longer I wait, the higher my standards get, and it's one thing to want a Temple Worthy guy (not always synonymous with RM, to be noted.) But I'd also like him to be musically talented, strong enough to pick me up, romantically inclined, honorable, respectable, looks good in his clothes, nice hair (ok, I really like hair I can run my fingers through in most cases) enjoys camping, reading, chilling out, seeing concerts or performances, can dance well enough to make it fun, killer eyes, nice features and a voice to die for (this can mean many different things, all of which depend on my mood at the time). Someone who can fix things like my dad, and help with homework (or just give encouragement) and who can cook for/with me and make it fun. I should write down that list again. A friend of mine told me to write down all the qualities I wanted in a husband, reasonable or not, and keep it on me, to help remind me what I was looking for. She said with in a year of writing her list she found her husband, and he didn't meet every requirement, but that wasn't the point. It reminded her to not settle. I don't know what it would help me with, other than another reminder that my standards are ridiculous.

I know people will say "open up more" or "just wait, the right one will come forward" or something sympathetically placating, and I try to believe it, but really, it just sucks to not have a special someone, to talk to, or just to cuddle with when it's cold and watch a movie or something.

Anyway, enough whining. I'm off to go see "Pitch Perfect" with my awesome roommate.

P.S. Don't recommend dating sites, I've already tried them and I have no money.