April - 2007
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April 13, 2007 - So I'm officially 20 now! It's kind of strange, to not be a teenager any longer. But it's still a good feeling. As most of you know, my birthday was spent in Washington, which initially started off really chaotic but eventually calmed down. With both my grandparents sick, there was tension that seemed to electrify everything. And so I ended up exploring downtown Seattle with my mom, just so the the pair of them (my grandparents) could have some time to themselves. I think they're just simply the type of people who can only tolerate company for 72 hours. Past that, it grates on their nerves.
While in Seattle, I went to Pike's Market and Rainer Square, both of which were great. And we even got a bit of sunlight which just made everything seem so lovely.
The break went fast, and I couldn't believe that I was already back at school after a week off. I've now started classes, and those aren't too bad. My programming class is hard though. Nothing like web-design at all. Psychology is fascinating, but I think it's going to be quite the work committment. And sociology isn't too hard. It seems like common sense, and I trust it shouldnt' be too a terrible strain. I'm quite disappointed that I couldn't take French this quarter though. Ah well. C'est la vie. Oui?!
In other news, I think I've masted apple pie!! My last one turned out quite well, and I was pleased with it. My next task is to try my hand at lemon meringue. It looks fairly difficult, and may require electric beaters.
My sleep schedule's been rather off lately. I've been having all sorts of nightmares, and I don't know why. Last Monday I dreamt I was in my living room in darkness, trying to tell off some evil, vile presence that was occupying space, and as I tried to get the words/prayers out, I felt my voice being strangled. The next thing I knew, the presence was lifting me off the ground by my neck, strangling me. I woke up abruptly, sweating and pale and so terrified. It would have been easier if there was an actual "thing" - something to visualize the fear with. The fact that it was amophous was even scarier. Luckily, Alex was awake, and he came and rescued me. At 2am, might I add. I really don't know what I did to deserve him. But I was so grateful for his arms and kind words. I just felt safe. I felt at ease, and a bit silly for being so afraid, but it felt horribly real.
For a long time I've had a difficult time accepting that there are good, decent, and truly wonderful guys in this world. Most of my life I've thought that a majority of guys hurt girls time and time again, that they really don't stick around, and that they've only one thing on their mind. But I've been proven severely wrong, and I'm so glad of it.
Girl: Jana (Jay-na). 21. 5'5". Brown eyes, brown hair. Half Indian, Half Caucasian. Night owl. Tea addict. College senior. Psychology Major. Interests: Dancing, Writing, Stargazing, Running, Swimming, Photo editing, Reading, Cooking, Astronomy, Tea, Metaphysics, Museums, Science, Medicine, Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Music, Movies, Ice Skating, Bowling, Tennis, Drawing, Calligraphy, Art Galleries, Stained Glass, Piano, Watercolors, London, Paris. Loves: Snow, Rain, Seasons, Photoshop, Web Design, Surprises, Great Novels, Classical/ New Age Music, Trying out new recipies, Traveling to new places, The beach, Mountains, Seattle, Finding little hole-in-the-wall shops, Jelly beans, Comfortable sweaters, Christmastime, Dancing with mops/brooms, Scrapbooking (my God, it's addicting). Thought-provoking conversation, Walks, Being creative, Hats, Most things fuzzy.
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