my last day of summer 2009.

After posting earlier this morning, I showered and dressed quickly before heading to lunch with Zack and Ashley Schick at Inoko Express. I ordered the hibachi chicken and planned on saving half of it for dinner but I ended up eating it all (oops).

Back at the apartment, I didn't really do anything. At all. I took a little trip to Academy to find a water bottle (that they didn't have) and Barnes & Noble for a daily planner (which I got). I planned on going to Publix for groceries but I was overcome with a rush of laziness and went back to the apartment.

Time dragged by and soon enough it was time for the cheer meeting. Thinking that the meeting started at seven, I left my apartment and headed to Tram's house for a few minutes but then found out that the meeting actually started at seven thirty. So I spent a little more time watching Tram clean while listening to the Tarzan soundtrack that I was planning on.

At the meeting, we met (or re-met) our interim coach... BEN! So glad to have him back. A lot of details about the season are still unclear, but I definitely look forward to the upcoming season!

After the meeting, Alli, Jackie, and I headed to Chili's for dinner. We all split queso for an appetizer, I had chicken alfredo (which I did save half of) for dinner, and we all split the chocolate molten cake (aka. heaven) for dessert. We paid our bills and said our goodbyes and I headed to Wal-Mart!

At Wal-Mart, I got everything off my checklist (excluding a lamp and the same water bottle that was not at academy) for less than seventy dollars! My plan? To eat everything I bought before returning to the grocery. I'm hoping I can hold out with my frozen dinners, sandwich meat, and ramen noodles for about two weeks!

As of right now, I'm getting excited about tomorrow! I'm waking up pretty early to head to campus to get my parking pass and then it's off to my first class of my sophomore year! The schedule for monday? History at 10:10 and Art History at 11:15.

Until tomorrow.

two-a-days. days 9 and 10. and the day after? ...and some of today.

Let's go way back to Thursday. That seems like such a long time ago...

So after I posted on Thursday, I ate six hard tacos with just beef and cheese from Taco Bell then headed to practice with Ashley. Things went by pretty smoothly and we even finished our work outs a little early. Before breaking, we were asked to sit down for a team meeting. After a lot of tears and explanation, Shelly O'Brien resigned as Spirit Coordinator at the University of Georgia because of her young child, Brayden, that she believes she needs to spend more time with. We'll all miss you, Coach O! We find out tonight (Sunday) who our interim coach will be for football season.

After leaving the Stegeman Coliseum, everyone headed back to their houses/apartments/dorms to prepare for a cheerleading pot-luck style dinner held at The Boulet brother's house! Ashley and I got ready at her apartment then headed to Publix with Craig to pick up our contributions to the party. I decided to bring soda while Craig brought baked beans and Ashley picked up some potato salad.

The party was super fun and a lot of the cheerleaders were there. Chuck brought his wife, Macey, and their baby, Drake. So adorable. I even got to hold my friend Lauren's tarantula (I know that's really random... but I loved it/kinda want to get one). Everyone started leaving as the night grew old so Ashley, Craig, and I headed back to the apartment.

The next morning, Friday, came quickly and my alarm went off at eight for the last time (MAZEL TOV!). When everyone arrived at the coliseum, we were informed of what was to happen that day and that's exactly what we did. Warm up pyramids. Check. Do sidelines. Check. Free time for forty five minutes (I tumbled with Casey and Tram). Check. Sprints. Check. Conditioning. Check. Once everything was complete, we were invited to Jason's Deli for lunch on Coach O. I enjoyed a chicken caesar salad with black olives and a sprite before saying goodbye to the team, hugging Coach O, and peacing out to beat the ATL traffic back to Kennesaw.

I hit a little bit of traffic on the way back but I was at Casey's house around four and began with the laundry from the week. I got a phone call from Justin and an invitation to dinner! So I took a quick shower and threw on a cute outfit then headed down to the Double Tree hotel near the Cobb Galleria to meet up with Justin and Martin. After picking up Mike from his apartment, we valet parked the car and walked to a restaurant in Midtown Atlanta called Einstein's where Jeff and Bill already had a table for six. I thoroughly enjoyed the cheese tortellini but moreover, the sweet potato fries! I ate every last bite of them. Martin was nice enough to cover my meal and I was (and am) very appreciative. I forced (literally) Martin, Justin, and Mike to take a walk around the block after eating because I always feel better getting a little motion in my body after sitting and stuffing my face for a long time. After the walk, we got the car back and headed to Mike's apartment to drop him off then straight to the hotel.

Once back at the Jones residence, I finished laundry and I started packing. Everything left at the house fit into two duffle bags and two laundry baskets excluding my hanging clothes. I accidentally fell asleep on the couch when I was supposed to be packing my car so I decided that I could hold that part off until morning.

So saturday came and I woke up the old fashion way (naturally) around nine thirty. I packed up my car in the midst of a yard sale (Katy, I didn't see anything that you'd like... unless you want some baby clothes?) taking place in the Jones' driveway. I hugged Heather and all the kids and thanked them for all they had done for me over the summer then realized that I'd see them every Sunday, so it isn't that big of a deal. I was on the road by ten fifteen and headed toward Athens and my new apartment!

A few phones calls with Zack gave me enough information to know that I did not have to wait in line to check in because he was already in the apartment. So I started unloading and setting up my room! The apartment is awesome. And it even came with a ceiling fan (which I was kinda stressing out about). I still have one more trip to make to my storage unit and a few pictures to hang but once that is done, pictures will be on the blog! It's so nice having my own space and my very own bathroom! I can't wait to use my crock pot either!

Everything (for the most part) was looking great and organized so I texted my friend Taryn and asked if she would like to come over and check it out. She brought Alyssa Johnstone and I got to give my first formal tour of my new apartment. After a little chit chat on the leather couch, we decided to hit up Taqueria La Parilla for dinner. I wasn't too hungry so I munched on chips and queso until we got a surprise from our waitress... fried ice cream! No, it wasn't anyone's birthday... the waitress felt bad that Alyssa's fajitas took so long so it was a dessert on the house! It was gone in about thirty seconds.

Back at my apartment, Taryn, Alyssa, and I enjoyed the last few minutes of the Women's Gymnastics National Championships. Alyssa really wanted to check out the pools so we went on a quick go-see to the Club House. Four pools and a hot tub, not too shabby. Taryn and Alyssa left soon after and I had just sat down on the couch when I got a phone call from Casey Denney (fellow cheerleader and friend) asking me to come over to hang out with her and Megan Trammel (who usually goes by Tram). So I did. We had a fun night and I met lots of new friends. I ended up spending the night with Casey and woke up this morning (Sunday) and driving back to my apartment and sleeping here until around eleven.

As of now, I need a shower. Zack and I are planning on going to lunch pretty soon. I have the cheerleading meeting tonight at seven. And classes start tomorrow. The most exciting part? Today is my half birthday! I should get half a cake or something. Anyway... I hope I didn't forget anything.

Until tomorrow.

a recap of two-a-days. day 8.

So yesterday (Wednesday) started like many days prior, at exactly 8 a.m. when my alarm (Full Circle by Miley Cyrus) went off. I took a shower, got ready, blah, blah, blah. I was at the coliseum by nine.

The UCA staff would only be with us from 9-12 that day so we had a lot of work to get done. We worked on stunts and pyramids all morning. After lunch at Snelling (two chicken philly sandwiches, some onion rings, a few strawberries, some vanilla soft serve with whipped cream, two sugar cookies, and a scoop of rainbow sherbet), we headed back to the coliseum to finish off the day.

Coach Shelly O'Brien said that after we completed everything required of us, we would be able to leave early. So with a little fire under our butts, we completed the checklist. But yet, we weren't done? We were instructed to run around the coliseum's (that's a weird word to say) upper level while, individually, we would meet with Coach O about evaluations. This run lasted about twenty minutes, then a fairly lengthy abs circuit followed. Eventually, I was called to get my evaluation, which I was very pleased with. After everyone had received their eval, we were released (around 4).

After cheer was over, I headed to Verizon with Ashley (who was struggling with the new phone she got on Tuesday). After that little rendezvous, we stopped at Chick-Fil-A for dinner. After we returned to her apartment and ate, I passed out on the couch for about an hour. After waking up, I realized that I had a text from one of my best friends, Frances. It was an invite to come over... so I did! Frances (who I have known since third grade) recently transfered to UGA. So I headed over to Frances's apartment and hung out with her and her two roommates, Courtney and Gabrielle. The main topic of conversation was Recruitment, which Frances and Courtney are both going through right now.

After departing with Frances, I headed over to Matthew's apartment to say hello and catch up on each other's summer. This didn't last very long because I was pretty exhausted. So I made my way over to Ashley's apartment and went to bed pretty much right away.

As of right now, it's a little after eleven and I'm sitting on Ashley's couch in my PJs. I'm sure you're wondering why... I'm supposed to have two-a-days day 9 today, right? Well, Coach O gave us the morning off! So I slept in until around 10 (that rhymed) and have done basically nothing since. I hope to get lunch soon and we have to be at the coliseum by one.

Until later!

two-a-days. day 7.

This morning, I had a false awakening around seven when Ashley left to take her car to the Volkswagen dealership in Athens because she had trouble starting her car yesterday. It was good to know that I had another hour or so to sleep... so I did! My real alarm went off at eight and I scurried upstairs to shower and prepare myself for the day. I threw on my DryFit Nike outfit for the day and was out the door by eight forty.

At the coliseum, it was day 2 of UCA camp. We were joined by Drew and Jeremy again and began stunting after taking a quick jog around the basketball court and a few minutes of group stretching. Stunting, basket tosses, and pyramids filled the day. Jackie worked on X-Full baskets and I was so proud of her! I apologize but there were no pictures taken today. Maybe tomorrow!

After the long day of practice, I took Ashley to her car then headed to my storage unit and loaded it up with everything that was in my trunk from my shopping day with Katy! After that, I headed back to Ashley's apartment and made plans to meet up with Taryn and Alyssa at eight for a walk/catch up fest.

As we walked and talked, we ran into quite a few friends! Caitlin, Mackenzie, Mary, Kelley, Jaclyn, Josh, Madeline, Courtney, Kaley, Sarah, and Brittney (just to name a few). It was great to get in some exercise while catching up with good friends.

As of right now, I just devoured a Zensation zalad from Zaxby's (along with side of friends and an ice cream sandwich) and am watching The Office with Ashley and her boyfriend, Craig. I plan on going to bed shortly. Tomorrow is another long day!

Until tomorrow.

Oh boy! Alli (aka. Falkenstroodlystromstein) just uploaded pictures from last friday!

Jackie (stunt partner) and I

More pictures to come, I hope!

two-a-days. day 6.

My alarm went off at eight this morning. I don't exactly want to dwell on the fact that I got up super early because I will be doing it again for the next four days... moving on. I showered and threw on my Nike DryFit shirt and shorts and headed out the door with Ashley.

Today began UCA cheerleading camp at UGA. We worked on stunts and baskets before lunch then worked on pyramids and stunts after lunch. As you can probably tell, as a base, I am very sore from throwing, catching, holding, dipping, squeezing, and being smashed into the ground by Jackie (love you!). Lunch was at Snelling and I thoroughly enjoyed a chicken philly sandwich.

After two-a-days, I did nothing but lay on Ashley's couch as she prepared a chicken pot pie for dinner. It. Was. So. Good.

As of now, I'm so tired that I am falling asleep as I type. I apologize for this post being lame. But you know what? There is a possibility of pictures tomorrow!

Until tomorrow.

august 9, 2009.

Last night (Saturday), I ended up not watching a movie with Heather and went to bed around 11:30 and woke up around ten this morning (Sunday). I layed around for a little bit before heading upstairs, enjoying a bowl of cinnamon toast crunch, and some quality time with all the Jones children, Devan, and Heather. After my breakfast, I finished the laundry left in the washer from the night before.

I didn't do much after laundry until I got a phone call from Erica inviting me to come over for a swim and dinner. I totally accepted, packed my bags, and headed over to the Levy home. I was greeted by Erica and her parents then changed into my swim trucks and headed to the neighborhood pool! At the pool, I ran into Rachel (a little girl on peppermint - mini level 1 at stingrays) who was pretty confused about seeing me outside of the gym. Erica and I enjoyed the water and the sun for a little bit then headed back to her house to get ready for dinner and practice.

Erica and I took turns showering and we downstairs by six for dinner, a homemade spaghetti with caesar salad and italian bread. So amazingly good. I loved it. After stuffing my face, I hopped in my car and followed Erica to the gym.

I alternated between Orange and Smoke practice all night working on jumps and tumbling... although I mostly just distracted people from what they were supposed to be doing. I chatted a little with Rachel, Scott, Maddie, and Aubrey on the Smoke side and Erica, Brooke, Strappy, Martha (Sarah McAndrew) and Susanna on the Orange side. After their practices, I had thirty minutes to chill out before Rust/Citron practice started. It was good to see everyone at the gym. A special shout out to Scott and Kellie, who had been keeping up to date with my blog quite nicely (:

At Rust, we worked on jumps then running tumbling then standing tumbling. When the stunting portion of stunts started, I decided to head out because I was driving back to Athens.

So as of now, I'm back at Ashley's apartment. I'm exhausted. And I am going to bed. Goodnight.

Until tomorrow.

two-a-days. day 5. And the day after.

I feel like so much has happened since I last posted, this past Thursday.

Before I forget, everyone needs to download "Gravity" by Sarah Bareilles.

So Friday morning was the earliest of them all. My alarm went off at six fifty and I (groaningly) took a quick shower and began trying to look presentable for the cheerleading poster pictures that would be taken starting at eight. Sporting the uniform called "Red Super G," I arrived at the coliseum one last time for that week. With the rest of my team members, I headed out to the practice fields. We were put in a few different positions and posed for multiple pictures. First we did whole team (in which I held Jackie on my shoulders in three different ways) pictures, a goofy picture, pictures by years on the team, and individual shots. Alli had her camera and we decided to do some other pictures on the side (stingray alum, sophomores, etc). After pictures, we were told to change into our practice clothes.

Practice started around ten and (I think) we started with cheers, then progressed to stunts, then band dances. After we had completed everything required, we were told to change into our running shoes and TyTy chose to grace us with his presence.

About thirty minutes later, I was drenched in sweat in the mid-day sun. My legs were pounding with pain from sprinting across the football field a total of 24 times. Yeah... I was dead. Once the sprints were over (thank goodness), we headed inside the coliseum and got a little surprise!

We were each given a black back pack containing our practice clothes for the year (although our T-shirts and shoes were not in quite yet). But the good news wasn't over yet! We were instructed by Coach O to head to Chick-Fil-A for lunch then we were released for the day and the week! Such a relief to have a little extra time off.

So everyone caravanned over to my favorite fast food restaurant and I enjoyed a nugget meal with a lemonade. Anna even tried the new Peach milkshake... but I thought it tasted like plain vanilla. After everyone finished eating, we all parted ways and Ashley and I headed back to her apartment. The best part of it all? The three hour nap that took place almost immediately after arriving at her apartment. Well deserved and extremely needed.

Ashley and I woke up from our nap and she made plans to go over to her boyfriend's house and I called Stephen, who I knew was in town for the night. Stephen said to grab my bathing suit and head over to our mutual friend Carolyne's apartment to meet up with him, Carolyne, and Molly. So I did!

We all sat around at watched Shark Week on Discovery for a little bit before heading to the pool for a short dip. Stephen and I took turns doing basket tosses off the waterfall into the deeper pool while Molly judged. I think Stephen won. The night came and we continued hanging out until it got pretty late and I decided to just crash on the couch at Carolyne's house.

This morning, around ten or so, I brushed my teeth and said my goodbyes and hopped in my car and headed toward Decatur for a shopping day with Katy! Stops at Ross, BrandsMart, and Wal-Mart gave me the prefect opportunity to get almost everything on my shopping list! I got everything from a toaster, coffee maker, crock pot, can opener, and a colander to a bathroom mat, measuring cups, shower curtain, cutting boards, and pillows! And when I eventually got back to Katy's and ordered my bedding from Overstock.com... it was definitely a major day for apartment shopping. And I have to say BrandsMart is the craziest, biggest, most crowded, most compact, amazing place I have ever been. I second Katy's statement, "I'd love some BrandsMart gift cards!" Katy and I made a quick drive thru at the El Pollo Loco and headed back to her house.

After spending some time with Katy, Dan, and injured Roxxi (tore her ACL - so sad), I headed back to the K-saw! I had just arrived when Heather was headed out the door and Casey asked me if I'd like to go get pizza with Emily, Devan, Harrison, Lily, and himself. I accepted and we moseyed over to Johnny's Pizza and Subs on Dallas Highway. Casey and I split a Buffalo Chicken Pizza that was so good but SO spicy! I pretty much ate everyone's crust too.

The tab was taken by Casey and a census was taken about what to do next... the Park was the winner! So we all jumped in the Suburban and headed to the Park in Acworth. Walking, running, swinging, laughing, and a little crying from Lily all took place before we piled in the car again and made our way over to our next adventure... ice cream!

A birthday cake remix with white chocolate chips instead of sprinkles from Coldstone at the Avenue West Cobb later, I was full to the brim! But a very happy full at the same time.

Currently back at the Jones residence, I'm doing laundry from the past five days and relaxing. Heather and I might be watching a scary movie a little later but as for now, I'm freshly out of the shower and quite content with having nothing to do but sit around.

Until tomorrow.