School. Is done. I am a SOPHMORE.
I honestly can't believe it. This year has flown by, what with crew and all my homework. But now I've got 2 1/2 months of summer to look forward to. And I'm leaving for Greece tomorrow, so if I have internet access at any point I'll definitely be posting :).
This summer is going to be really fun. So I'm going to Greece and Rome (and possibly Ireland? Fingers crossed!) for 3 weeks, and then I will have some free time. After that I have to go to Dallas for a reunion with my family... should be interesting. After that I have crew camp, and then I'm going to California! I will also be posting more often, seeing as I don't have school anymore. Bittersweet? I'm looking forward to next year, yet I'm not. This year was so much fun, and a lot happened. But we have to do a lot of public speaking next year, and let's just say that's not my strong spot.
It just doesn't feel like summer, though. I think it's because we had exams, which I'm not used to having every day at the end of the year. I got a B on my math exam. They just posted that one. UGH I WANTED TO DO BETTER THIS MEANS I GET A B IN MATH FOR THE SEMESTER!! I am not happy about that AT ALL.
Well, I gotta go. Ciao!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
You Know You Row Crew When...
15. You find yourself calling your boat mates by their seat number instead of their real names.
14. Your "free time" consists of you sitting at home not knowing what to do.
13. You hate anyone who has a better erg score then you.
12. The sorer you are, the better.
11. There is no such thing as perfect. Ever.
10. You can't seem to think about anything else. And stop trying- it won't happen.
9. There are two seasons- competition and winter conditioning.
8. You continuously deny that it's a cult...even when secretly, you know it is.
7. You wear your spandex with almost every outfit.
6. You don't giggle when you hear the phrase "cox box."
5. It's nearly impossible to hold a solid conversation with people outside the team because you don't know what to talk about...
4. ...Because all you ever talk about is crew.
3. "Erg" is not a sound you make when you're annoyed.
2. You will probably never be able to find living skin cells on your hands for the rest of your life.
1.
And no matter how upset you get, you won't stop. Ever.
14. Your "free time" consists of you sitting at home not knowing what to do.
13. You hate anyone who has a better erg score then you.
12. The sorer you are, the better.
11. There is no such thing as perfect. Ever.
10. You can't seem to think about anything else. And stop trying- it won't happen.
9. There are two seasons- competition and winter conditioning.
8. You continuously deny that it's a cult...even when secretly, you know it is.
7. You wear your spandex with almost every outfit.
6. You don't giggle when you hear the phrase "cox box."
5. It's nearly impossible to hold a solid conversation with people outside the team because you don't know what to talk about...
4. ...Because all you ever talk about is crew.
3. "Erg" is not a sound you make when you're annoyed.
2. You will probably never be able to find living skin cells on your hands for the rest of your life.
1.
And no matter how upset you get, you won't stop. Ever.
Friday, June 3, 2011
They Give Us Dirty Laundry, so please- Don't Stand so Close to Me*
*The title will make sense later :-D
Well, it's been a while, to say the least. But I have more time to blog now that crew is over. But the next few weeks are the best part (yippee) of school- exams. That was sarcasm, by the way.
So. Anyways. Rather than focus on how long I've been gone for, let's get right to the blogging.
The classic rock station in the DC area is 100.3. I used to listen to 99.5, which is the new "pop" music. Personally, I think it's just really, really bad. I don't know if I should even go into how bad I think it is. Hey, if you prefer Nicki Minaj to the Police, that's OK. I WILL RESPECT YOUR OPINIONS. Phew. But when I wake up in the morning, it's nice having something to look forward to, even if it is a radio station. And if any of you guys wanted to check it out, even if you don't live in the DC area, here's the link because they do have some really great music.
http://www.thebigdc.com/main.html
What else? Oh yeah. DRUMROLL PLEASE...
So you know how we all have those hobbies that are more or less unexpected? Well, I'm on that bandwagon. I scrapbook.
Yep. You heard me correctly. I don't know why, but there's something about scrapbooking that I just really enjoy. I find it really neat to be able to pick stickers, paper, embellishments, photos, and the list goes on and on and on...
In fact, I have a youtube channel. And because I love you guys, those of you who take teh time to read my blog, so much, here is the link to my channel. I also have book reviews and some stuff on writing, in case you would like to know.
http://www.youtube.com/user/NataliaMurad1?feature=mhee
Also, there is one 18 minute-long video on my channel. It's an unedited school project and I haven't taken it down yet. My friends and I were attempeting to create a video sumamry of Cosette from Les Miserables. It's actually kind of funny. So if you have 18 minutes to spare, take a look. :))
And now I'm going to do a new segment I like to call My Top 10, where I post my top 10 favorite songs at this moment in time.
10. No Milk Today- Herman's Hermits
9. We've Only Just Begun- The Carpenters
Well, it's been a while, to say the least. But I have more time to blog now that crew is over. But the next few weeks are the best part (yippee) of school- exams. That was sarcasm, by the way.
So. Anyways. Rather than focus on how long I've been gone for, let's get right to the blogging.
The classic rock station in the DC area is 100.3. I used to listen to 99.5, which is the new "pop" music. Personally, I think it's just really, really bad. I don't know if I should even go into how bad I think it is. Hey, if you prefer Nicki Minaj to the Police, that's OK. I WILL RESPECT YOUR OPINIONS. Phew. But when I wake up in the morning, it's nice having something to look forward to, even if it is a radio station. And if any of you guys wanted to check it out, even if you don't live in the DC area, here's the link because they do have some really great music.
http://www.thebigdc.com/main.html
What else? Oh yeah. DRUMROLL PLEASE...
So you know how we all have those hobbies that are more or less unexpected? Well, I'm on that bandwagon. I scrapbook.
Yep. You heard me correctly. I don't know why, but there's something about scrapbooking that I just really enjoy. I find it really neat to be able to pick stickers, paper, embellishments, photos, and the list goes on and on and on...
In fact, I have a youtube channel. And because I love you guys, those of you who take teh time to read my blog, so much, here is the link to my channel. I also have book reviews and some stuff on writing, in case you would like to know.
http://www.youtube.com/user/NataliaMurad1?feature=mhee
Also, there is one 18 minute-long video on my channel. It's an unedited school project and I haven't taken it down yet. My friends and I were attempeting to create a video sumamry of Cosette from Les Miserables. It's actually kind of funny. So if you have 18 minutes to spare, take a look. :))
And now I'm going to do a new segment I like to call My Top 10, where I post my top 10 favorite songs at this moment in time.
10. No Milk Today- Herman's Hermits
9. We've Only Just Begun- The Carpenters
8. Message in a Bottle- The Police
7. Every Breath You Take-The Police
6. I'm into Something Good- Herman's Hermits
5. Doo Wah Diddy- Manfred Man
4. Sweet Home Alabama- Lynard Skynard (I just wish they didn't use the stars and bars...)
3. Double Vision- Foreigner
2. Dirty Laundry- Don Henley
1. Don't Stand So Close to Me- The Police
I feel like one of the best ways to know someone is through the music they like. So here ya go. Hope enjoy. And also, please take note that none of it came out after 1990.
Alright guys, that's all for today.
See ya 'round,
NATALIA.
6. I'm into Something Good- Herman's Hermits
5. Doo Wah Diddy- Manfred Man
4. Sweet Home Alabama- Lynard Skynard (I just wish they didn't use the stars and bars...)
3. Double Vision- Foreigner
2. Dirty Laundry- Don Henley
1. Don't Stand So Close to Me- The Police
I feel like one of the best ways to know someone is through the music they like. So here ya go. Hope enjoy. And also, please take note that none of it came out after 1990.
Alright guys, that's all for today.
See ya 'round,
NATALIA.
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