In The Mitten

Hello, readers.

I know it's been quite a while since you've heard from me, but things have been crazy.

In case you're wondering I aced my final in my math class. I ended up w/ a B after the curve.

At the moment I'm in Michigan visiting my dad and extended family. I've been here for 5 days and will be back in good ol' Tejas in less than 2. I've spent my time up here enjoying my stepsister's bridal shower (I'm a bridesmaid) and just spending time w/ everyone. It's essentially been my summer vacation and I've enjoyed it quite a bit. Except, of course, times like these when everyone is asleep and I can't bring myself to follow suit.

Michigan is an hour ahead of Texas so when everyone goes to bed it's only around 9 pm to me. On top of that I rarely go to sleep before midnight so here I am w/ nothing to do and a whole household to avoid disturbing.

When I get back home I'll have two weeks of work and partying until the fall semester begins on August 31st. I've perfected my schedule and am pretty excited for what lies ahead. I'll be taking French, Intro to Horticulture, Floral Design, and Technical Writing... I think I'll have a nice, varied schedule to keep me occupied.

I find college interesting in that there are so many new beginnings. Each semester feels like a clean slate to mark in whatever way you wish. This semester I'm hoping to improve my GPA even more and finally (FINALLY!) get into my major. I needed to get some coursework out of the way before I apply and now that I've finished that (those math courses, that is) I'm all set to put my best foot forward and hopefully get accepted.

Well, kids, there's your update. I know it's not the best I've ever offered but at least it's something. The next time I write will probably be on good ol' southern soil... Unless I can't sleep tomorrow night. :)

-xoxo-
Cynthia the Aggie

Avoidance & its Consequences

It took me four whole days, but I have finally found the lady balls necessary to post about my weekend. Or, rather, the one drunken night that defined my weekend. Do you recall the post I made about those fabulous Cosmopolitans? Well, they kicked me right in my fabulous ass.

Now that I've taken my four days to think about everything that's happened, I'm ready to share. My night started w/ Cosmopolitans and SATC w/ Veronica. Well, guess what? Cosmos are very, very strong. After two and a half I was buzzed enough to decide that she and I should go hot tubbing at a friend's pool.

I also decided that I should call up my old boyfriend who's been trying to hook up w/ me for a while and finally give in to the temptation. After a couple attempted phone calls I couldn't get through to him and flipped. In fact, I went right back to the emotional mess I was after our original breakup (we had intimacy issues, so the fact that my booty call was rejected after his many failed attempts really hit home). I drank more, cried to his voicemail, embarrassed myself thoroughly, and ended the night by myself w/ swollen eyes and a throat raw from throwing up all that booze.

Ever since Thursday night I've been in a serious funk. Whenever I get really really upset I tend to fold into myself and avoid everyone and everything. I tried going out w/ friends last night but ended up being the girl who refuses to have fun. Everyone knows this girl. Well, for Sunday night that was me. The beer my friend brought certainly didn't help.

I think one of my biggest problems is that my life feels incredibly stagnant right now. I keep wanting to do something new but when it comes down to actually doing it I choose not to, for some unknown reason. It makes me wonder if I'm afraid of change or just unwilling to put the effort forth to be truly happy.

Sorry for the bummer post. Hopefully the next one will be more spirited. :)
-xoxo-
Cynthia the Aggie

Cosmopolitans Are Delicious

Hey y'all.

Just wanted to let you know that my day has definitely picked up. I'm drinking a Cosmo and watching SATC w/ Veronica. Nothing could be better. :)

Hope y'all are having a great night!
-xoxo-
Cynthia

What To Do?

Today has been exceedingly dull.

I'm sitting at work right now, procrastinating as usual, and decided to post a quick "Hey!" to everyone out there.

I actually went to class this morning and wasn't too far behind. Yay for easy, easy Algebra II. Then I bought Seasons 2 & 3 of SATC and watched a couple episodes while eating lunch. Now I'm here in my office, thinking about what I'm going to do tonight.

Normally my girls and I would go out to a bar we frequent called The Dixie Chicken. It's a Texas thing, y'all, and an Aggie tradition. Co-eds carve their names in any available wooden service, drink pitchers of beer, play pool, and at certain times of the year dunk their Aggie Rings. Although this isn't an officially recognized tradition students take it pretty seriously. Upon receiving your Aggie Ring it is imperative that you go to the Dixie Chicken, drop it in a mug (or a pitcher, if you're feeling adventurous) of beer. Once you chug it all down your ring is officially christened. I haven't had the experience yet (I'm still a few hours short of qualifying for a ring) but I still enjoy my time at the Chicken.

Tonight, however, I'm on my own. Veronica is going out of town and Kim is busy studying. So what's a girl to do? I'm debating between staying home and cleaning while watching SATC or going to see Bruno w/ my good friend (and ex-boyfriend) Paul. Choices, choices.

Either way I have a mountain of homework to complete before I'm available for either activity. Oh well. I made my bed and now I have to lie in it, I suppose.
-xoxo-
Cynthia

P.S. I took off that annoying comment widget after I realized that y'all would have to sign up for yet another service just to drop me a line. Thought I'd let you know. :)

Learning By Trial & Error

Hey, readers!

Just wanted to let you know that I'm trying a few new things with my layout, commenting process, etc. Please let me know what you think. I want to make my blog as enjoyable as possible and without your feedback I simply won't be able to do that.

I added a rating system and some fancy new way to comment as well as a widget that shows other blogs whose content relates to my post. Bring on the constructive criticism. :D

Love love love y'all!
-xoxo-
Cynthia

Sex and the Station

I woke up this morning at 10 am... Half an hour late for class. I debated the benefits of getting up and going in late or snuggling in my bed and watching Sex and the City. Guess which one I chose?

I find the first season of SATC to be much like a child's favorite blanket: familiar, comforting, and unfailingly perfect no matter how old it is. It also brings out the Carrie Bradshaw in me and makes me want to write, write, write.

While watching it occurred to me how different the stylized sex lives of the characters are from collegiate sex lives. It's not unlike the episode where Carrie sleeps with the 20-something guy with a tongue ring and wakes up to the apartment from hell. Sex in college can be feast or famine; you either find lots of experienced guys looking to get laid (read: what STD could he possibly be carrying?) or lots of inexperienced guys trying desperately to perfect the art (i.e. an awkward, uncomfortable night of rolling between the sheets and leaving unsatisfied) or you find nothing at all. I'm in the middle of the famine stage right now but I'm finding it agreeable. It's given me time to get to know myself better and work on my GPA.

And, of course, there's that eternal question every college girl has to ask herself: how many is too many? When do I cross the line from experienced to "Whoa, that girl's been around the block!"? Don't get me wrong, I'm careful about who I sleep with these days, but I certainly went through that wild experimentation phase. Looking back on it I'm glad I stretched my wings a little bit, but in a town where most guys are looking to extend their party days as long as possible it's hard to find someone to just be with for a while.

Don't worry, this isn't going to turn into one of those "Where's my Prince Charming?" posts that get so tiring. I just needed to get a few observations down so I can stop digesting them all on my own. Hopefully it'll be a real conversation starter.

What, dear reader, are your thoughts on sex in college? Do you find yourself wanting more sex? Better sex? Or are you trying to get away from those people whose only thoughts are about where their next drink and blow job is going to come from? Personally I find myself stuck somewhere in between.

-xoxo-

Cynthia the Aggie

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