Wowzers. I'm spent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj0R7y1RNVk

Watch that link.

You'll be spent too.

And the HAIR?!

ahhhhhh.

New single April 26th?!!?!?!?!!

:)

OH! Haaaaappy daaayy!

Except for the pollen.......ugh.

FINALLY. THE DROUGHT IS OVER.

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

I am having a VERY HARD time containing my excitement about THIS NEWS!

David is going to be on IDOL on Wednesday performing IMAGINE!

He is going to show those contestants how ITS DONE.......because they are MAJORLY failing this year.

It has been TOO long since I have seen David or heard David LIVE in awhile.

GOD HAS ANSWERED MY PRAYERS.

Haha. Finally GOOD NEWS.

:)

neal + car = BOOM BOOM BOOM

So I got a complaint from a certain someone yesterday saying that I don't mention him in my blogs.

So I thought I would go as far as to mentioning him in the TITLE of my blogpost as well as IN THE POST.

So, NEAL, this post is FOR YOU and the fact that I got A CAR :)

So, SCORE FOR MEEEEEEE.

SO, BOOM BOOM BOOM.

Like all my SO's????

;)

I don't need too much, just somebody to love.

Haha, so did that checking up in the Psychology department about courses for the fall. That turned out well. Unbelievably well actually. Made me realize that not many people like to help others when their life plans/goals change. Even if they are paid by my parents to help me do that -- first time I actually didn't like my school. Still finding it hard to do so, but it got a bit better during Dooley's Week.

The new plan is now I will be taking the courses I need for graduate school at WVU this summer. Got myself set up in my best friend's apartment and also some research experience with a psychology professor there who has her PhD in Child Clinical Psychology. After getting over the fact that I can't take specific courses at Emory, I am now actually getting excited for taking these courses at WVU and being in a different place. I am going to miss being at home as much, but, I will be able to DRIVE home since I am getting a car! Woop woop. Something like a Honda Civic or Accord most likely --- so REALLY excited about that....beyond excited.

So Dooley's Week --- lots of fun! Ate some good food at Taste of Emory, jammed out to Kid Cudi, and dressed up as Pocahontas last minute for Dooley's Ball! Girl Talk was rockin' it out on stage and the music was bangin.

Catching up with An'del was great -- finally getting to talk to him about what's been going on in my life as well as his was a nice refresher. Allowed me to sit back and revel in all that I have accomplished in the past couple of months --- more important accomplishments than grades and goals......personal accomplishments. He made me see that I have changed since Freshman year. I always knew that I would change during my college years, but never realized how much until he began to point it out. Freaking love that guy. As well as his wife. Wonderful people.

Random Thoughts:
Only one month left of school....whaaaat?
Glee - April 13!!! Madonna episode is gonna be off da hook.
Car. Car. Car. Car.
I'll be 21 in 24 days....YESSS!
David Archuleta is my favorite. <3
Why is this the last season of Lost? Not fair.
My hair is now officially half-straight/half NEST.
I miss home.
When you smile, I smile :)

"There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me."

My fall schedule right now is looking pretty good. Got it all figured out I think. Just have to go meet with someone in the Psych department to clear up some last minute things. I've been getting on my future, like I said yesterday, "live big", sorta got to take my own advice. Lol.

Got in touch with two important people from home to see what the future summer holds for me as well as the REST of my life. Haha. How's that for big?

And Johnny Boy tomorrow. I know I have seen him once before so I shouldn't be THAT excited...but I think I am more excited this time around because I actually know what's in store! Rosie is in for a real treat. Also, the opening act, Michael Franti & Spearhead.....great great great guy. Going to be sweet.

I am also very happy that when I have to register for classes I don't have to worry about not getting the ones I want....since I'll have SENIOR STANDING. Ah.

Big. Big. Big.

Song of the day - "Say Hey (I Love You)" ~ Michael Franti & Spearhead

Wherever you are, whenever it's right, you'll come outta nowhere and into my life.

I am BACK!

Wow, the last post really was on February 23rd?! That is totally insane. It feels like it was yesterday. This past month has really flown by fast. UGA, Dallas, Iowa........crazy. Three weeks in a row of literally NO time to do anything other than things that needed to get done. All three weekends were fun and interesting in their own way. UGA was fun because we got to perform without the extra pressure of "having to win". Dallas, back to the roots, no surprises here really. Not really sure we were prepared for this competition, but lessons learned. Lastly, Iowa was super fun. Really chill and definitely a competition we should go back to. Except me, maybe. Not sure I can show my face there again after the stunt I pulled. Yeah, a little Janet Jackson 2.0, as my dad would say, went down. Haha. I guess good times?

Spring break 2010! Headed down to Florida with Sara and finally got to experience her house and where she grew up. Her house is gorgeous and the weather was perfect while we were there. We also went to Thali's house in Melbourne and hung out with him on the way down to Sara's. While in Ft. Lauderdale, Sara took me to the biggest outlet mall, Sawgrass Mills Mall, about 2 miles long! AH! I didn't know what to do with myself and after 4 or so hours I was really tired. Haha. We saw four movies - Shutter Island, Alice in Wonderland, Percy Jackson & The Olympians, and Remember Me. My favorite was probably Shutter Island -- gotta love the Leo! I also got to meet up with Sara's close friends Stephan and Kanwal -- really nice people! One day we went to the beach -- best HOUR ever! Also, took a mini road trip to Miami for a couple of hours - really cool to see the different atmosphere there. During the week I got to have a bunch of different meals prepared by Sara's mom as well -- so so so good! Oh, how could I forget -- Sara's dad took me, Sara, and Raeesa out to eat at a place called Little Havana and I had the BEST steak everrrrr, Cuban style! Towards the end of the week we headed back up towards Melbourne and spent one last night with Thali along with John and Tulika celebrating St. Patty's Day. Good times guys. Yesterday, the last day of break, Sara and I got back to ATL and headed to the Michael Buble concert! He was BANGIN. No joke. Super hilarious and vocals were amazing. Wish my mom could have been there with me though!

Now onto real life again and getting my fall schedule figured out. Almost a senior in college! WHAT?! Is it possible?

Finally getting a chance to catch up with An'del tomorrow night so looking forward to that.....and then John Mayer concert Wednesday with Rosie! Wooohoooooooooooo!

Also, I love hearing new music. It's like when you are a little kid and your parents succumb to you and let you get that candy you want so badly. It's that feeling. AH.

Live big.

I knew I wouldn't forget you, and so I went and let you blow my mind.

Alright so hopefully you don't think that I have already given up on this blog. I definitely have NOT! The last week was extremely busy and the next two weeks are going to be just as busy. This may be the only time I have to update on what's been going on.

So Valentine's day weekend I spent playing in the snow along with seeing some really good movies! I saw Valentine's Day (haha of course) and it was much better than most were saying it was. But, I am also biased since Jennifer Garner is my girl. The second movie I saw was My Name is Khan with the two best bollywood actors EVER! Shahrukh Khan and Kajol - my ultimate favorite jodi. The movie was amazing and SRK rocked it....absolutely phenomenal. A definite must see. On Valentine's Day night Sara and I went to the mall and ended up deciding to go to the Cheesecake Factory. My wonderful parents had sent us a giftcard to go -- so why not on this night! She was an awesome date haha. We waited for a table for almost an hour and a half....but we had each other's company and it was well worth the wait. Thanks to Sara for an awesome Valentine's day!

Then last week was in preparation for UGA India Night that was this weekend. Formations and critiques and such. Also preparation for my upcoming weeks of hell. Haha. Seriously.

India Night was so much fun!!! The performance went pretty well and we had the whole team there to celebrate in the evening. It was Achal's birthday Saturday night so we got to party it up with him ;) The afterparty was a superblast and we danced the night away. After the drive home on Sunday, I spent every minute studying for my NBB exam, continuing all day yesterday. My exam was this morning and I think it went pretty well. We have practice everyday this week in preparation for Dallas this weekend -- our first competition of the YEAR!!! I am really really excited because Dallas is always a blast.

I am going to have to make sure I use my time wisely though because I have a couple more exams and papers due in the next week and a half in between practice and competitions! The first weekend of spring break we are going to Iowa for a competition as well so its just super super crazy.

Everything else is pretty much going okay -- excited to see what happens in LOST this week! (If I have time to see it, probably not. Haha.)

Dad - happy now? I updated haha. Miss you!

Happy Birthday again to Pratik and Marshal :)
AS WELL AS Sunjay! LOVE YOU!

-until next time

Songs of the Day: "Hey, Soul Sister" ~ Train
"Down to Earth" ~ Justin Bieber

Wow what a day.

So sorry I haven't posted in a couple of days. This past weekend was great after the snowfall and I will update you about the goings-on soon enough.

Today was long. Really long. And wasn't the best of days either. It just seemed to get worse and worse.

But now I go to sleep in the hopes that tomorrow will be better.

What else could one wish for?

- sweet dreams

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

It's snowing in Atlanta! Crazy stuff! And to think, I thought I got away from it when I left West Virginia. I guess not. Right around 2 today it started coming down hard and most likely we have around 4 inches now. Me and a couple friends went out to a park and threw snowballs, made a snowman, snow angels, and one interesting looking penguin/gnome. After around two hours we left and went to have hot chocolate and samores! So so soooooo yummy.

A little bit later Sara and I went to campus and checked out the quad in all of its glory with the snow. After a ton of picture taking, we came back home and we are now watching the opening ceremony of the winter olympics. The new "We Are the World" single was premiered and seems pretty good....although nothing will ever top the original. Sara made a really good pizza with arugula as well as parmesan cheese, olive oil, and some turkey. Totally hit the spot.

No plans yet for tonight. Hmmm we will see ;)

Drop it drop it low girrrrrrl.

Tell me whyyy you're so hard to forget, don't remind me, I'M NOT OVER IT.

Don't mind the title of this post. I was just listening to a David song and I couldn't help myself. If you know me well enough you can decide whether or not to believe me. I'll leave that up to you.

Took my psychology exam! Think it went pretty well...at least it better have. I mean for real all that brain stuff was on there. Haha. Thank god there was no rain today, but I am not thankful for the freezing wind. Not at all. It is actually supposed to snow here tomorrow. I would much rather have no snow but my friends seem pretty excited for it.

When I arrived back home today there was a package waiting for me! My wonderful mom sent me my very own Valentine's Day package since I don't have a valentine of my own :( So THANKS to mi madre. Inside was a bundle of some of my favorite chocolate, Maggie noodles, kettle popcorn, and GIFTCARDS! (a sidenote yay for someone who has been waiting for her giftcards!)

Like I have told many people, I am not a fan of Valentine's Day. Why create a day which people depend on to tell someone how they feel. If you feel something...JUST TELL THEM. Don't wait for this day to do it. Grow some balls and say it. That's what I feel. But what do I know. Have a good VDay if you celebrate it with someone! I'll be celebrating it with my roommate haha.

Oh yeah, follow me on twitter. If you are into that. www.twitter.com/SarahNun

Happy news today: New Archie single this Spring! AH! Finally. I love me some bb.

Toodles.

Oh, as the light goes out, thoughts turn to angels over us.

Today was an exceptionally long day consisting of constant long periods of sitting. Periods of time in which I would have much rather been sleeping or studying for my upcoming psychology exam. Not that I actually want to study, but you know, I do need to pass. This will be the first psychology test I take after deciding to make it a life-long sort of deal. Keep the fingers crossed!

Before I head to bed, I would like to touch on something I don't think many people think about during their long drawn out days. Even though today was exceptionally long and seemed to never end, there were very small, subtle moments that made it all the worth while. Everyday brings at least one of these moments for me and most likely for everyone else. It's realizing they are happening when they are happening thats important.

For example, yesterday on the way home from dance practice, I was sitting in the back seat of my friend's car. She rolled down all the windows and the exceptionally cool night air whipped across my face. She turned the volume up on a new favorite song, and I closed my eyes. Taking in the wind, the sounds of the music, and centering my breathing, I felt completely calm and absolutely amazing. This moment made yesterday for me.

Do you have moments like these?

If I live for anything, it's for music and special moments like yesterday's. What do you live for?

Think about it.

Goodnight :)

Song of the day: Lullaby ~ OneRepublic

Another great day.

Cold.

Wet.

Another one bites the dust.

...................


the end.

Learning the same thing over and over again can be helpful and exciting.

Ever since starting my classes for this semester, I seem to be learning almost the same exact thing in each and every one. THE BRAIN. It's taking over allllll of them. Yes, I know I am partially to blame for this since I decided to become an NBB major, aka Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, but still. How many times do I have to learn about the structure of a neuron. Come on guys.

I was recently venting about this to one of my friends and he told me that repetition actually is a key to learning. It's not that I haven't heard this before, but I guess I have never really taken it to heart. Since I am technically learning the same thing in about five out of my six classes, I am getting the information so much more clearly and studying ends up being a breeze. So yay for pros to the whole situation. I used to think that life was monotonous, and that everyday just brought the same old same old. I could say that now, but I won't. Only because it actually doesn't feel that way. I am enjoying learning this same stuff over and over again because GUESS WHAT....big SHOCKER.....I actually ENJOY it. Hip hip hooray.

Like I said yesterday. I know what I like......and I LIKE what I am learning. So yes, my friend was right to say that repetition is a key to learning. BUT......LOVING what you're learning is an important aspect of it. Without loving what you are learning, there would be no drive to hear about something over and over again. But who cares to hear it again when you like it?

I guess it's kind of like a crush. You love seeing that person over and over and over because you always feel so good when you see them. They make you happy. You love studying every little thing about them. You love learning what makes them who they are. You just love it.

I guess, actually, I am learning about the same thing in all my classes, as well as out of them. :)

Goodnight!
-Nunz

Your love is a melody/underneath me running to me/your love is a song.

I just randomly started listening to the "A Walk to Remember" soundtrack while studying for my psychology test....sort of random but not really. Since I did see another NIcholas Sparks movie yesterday (cough cough bad ending cough cough).

I rediscovered the band Switchfoot and their beautiful song "Dare You To Move". That song used to be one of my favorites and it got me wondering what the band has been up to and if they had released any new music. After looking them up on iTunes and listening to their newest album "Hello Hurricane", I can't believe I haven't been listening to them more. This CD is totally amazing. The lyrics, the music, the melodies. You gotta listen to it.

Song of the day: "Sing it Out" ~ Switchfoot

DO NOT....

REPORT ABUSE.

YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.

-irritated geniUS

I am not a fan of those who make fun of past posts.

YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.

-geniUS

Why must movies ruin everything amazing about a book?

Ughhhh....

I read "Dear John" over winter break and fell in love with it. It was an absolutely amazing story and I read it in less than three hours.

Tonight I went and saw the movie adaptation.....and while it stayed pretty true to the book....the ending absolutely ruined it for me. Whyyyyyy?

Not cool guys.

Not cool at all.

Now I'm alive and my ghosts are gone/I've shed all the pain I've been holding on/The cure for a heart is to move along.

I am laughing to myself right now because I was just telling a friend how I always seem to rediscover my blog in February of every new year. Maybe it has become second nature for my body to realize I should write down what I am feeling and it always happens in February. Who knows.

It's a new year and a new Sarah. I feel like I have been brought back to life. No joke. Last year was definitely the lowest point in my life so far. I wouldn't have made it through last year, especially the summer, if it weren't for my family and my friends. I learned the true meaning of friend last year and I am so grateful for every single one of them. They helped me realize that I AM strong and I AM beautiful even if I always questioned it. My family was, has, and will forever be my rock and I still can't believe that they are mine. I have no words to express how much they mean to me, especially during the time when I was so down and so lost. I could hug them forever if I could.

I feel free. I feel alive. I feel like I finally know who I am.

I know what I want from life. I know what I love. I know what makes me happy. I know what doesn't. I know when to speak my feelings. I know when not to. I know who cares for me. I know who doesn't. I know that I have been given this life for a reason. I know it's time for me to use it. I know not to question myself anymore. I know that whatever happens in the future, it's for a reason. I know that even if I don't think its fair...it will be soon enough.

When I was at the lowest point possible, someone very close to me said something that I will never forget - something that put a new perspective on things for me. I will leave you with it. Read it and take it as you will.

*After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul, and you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't mean security, and you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises, and you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes open, with the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child. You learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans. After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much. So, plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. And you learn that you really can endure... that you really are strong, and you really do have worth. You make your life. You make your destiny. You make yourself.*

Song of the day: "End Where I Begin" ~ The Script