Mensa must be missing me.

So I'm officially an awful blogger! My summer was absolutely amazing in Chicago. I love the city so much and I can't wait to move there after graduation in the spring. I'm still trying to talk my cousin Jessica into being my roommate when we get out there. Chicago kept me super busy so I really didn't have much time for blogging so there's a lot to catch up on.

After Chicago, I ventured to Wisconsin to visit my mom's side of the family. We had a huge surprise party for my Grandma's 80th birthday. 8 of the 10 kids were there and a good handful of grandchildren were there as well. I got to see my cousin Cassie, who I haven't seen in about 10 years...maybe even longer. Some of my aunts and uncles didn't even recognize me. My Uncle David, who lives in Minnesota, actually introduced himself to me as if I were a stranger. It was a little awkward at first but we all ended up having a great time. My mom's side of the family drinks a lot and this time I was finally 21 so I could legally drink with them. My Aunt Mary makes really strong drinks so it was a very interesting weekend.

After being away from FL for 2 months, I finally returned. It was so boring I couldn't handle it. It was torture. Then of course a hurricane, Fay, threatened Brevard County and all of FL. So I headed up to Tally to avoid the rain. Good thing because Merritt Island received almost 40 inches of rain and almost flooded my Dad's house. Then it moved up to Tallahassee where it dumped a substantial amount of rain also. I stayed indoors for about 2 days. Then my Dad and brother came up to move my bro into the dorm. Then my dad left and my mom came up to hang out. It was a busy weekend. Then classes started which isn't keeping me as busy as I would like....yet! Oh and let's not forget the new roommate disaster.

Alex moved in before I returned and immediately breached the lease by having a dog here. Worst part is, it's not even her dog - it's her new boyfriend's! She knew him for only 2 weeks and already he was spending every night here. It was ridiculous. So then I came home thinking she would shape up with me around. However I never saw her, she was never home. And when she was home, the bf came too. So I tried to talk to her, but I never got the opportunity bc of my last statement. So one day she says she has some stuff she wants to talk to me and Bryan about. However she never set up a meeting time or followed up with us so it never happened and I assumed it wasn't that big of a problem if she didn't really want to talk. But I had a LOT of problems! First of all, she's my friend so I was upset that I never got to spend any time with her. Second of all, her boyfriend is a total stranger mooching off of our lovely home! I've never seen him with his own vehicle so I assume he has no car, and I have no idea where he lives or if he has roommates or bills that he pays. I do know that he is unemployed - what a keeper. He seems nice enough but seriously, why are you guys attached at the hip? I tried to explain things to her nicely and she just nodded and smiled and said she would fix it. Then I get a text bitching about me, and a second text explaining that she meant to send that to a friend. So I told her that instead of whining to her friends, she should talk to me because she sure didn't say anything when I was face to face talking to her. So we talked and after that she still didn't seem to listen. Plus her and Bryan were fighting like it was their job! So something had to be done! I finally set up a meeting for the 3 of us to talk. After this, I would give up because I don't know how many ways I can explain myself until she finally gets it. So we all talked and Alex admitted to being kind of selfish and she finally understood what we were trying to say. All seem good and right in the world. However I'm questioning now if she just said that stuff to appease us. She still has yet to be home without the bf attached to her side and she still buys way too much stuff that overflows in the pantry, making the pantry a hot mess! It's so obnoxious.

I think I should start teaching roommate etiquette workshops. I'd be awesome at it. I am a great roommate: I don't have a lot of guests over, and when I do they are polite and we do not disturb anyone. I am very clean and have good hygiene and I keep the rest of the place clean and organized. I don't have any mental problems, except a slight case of OCD when it comes to certain things. I don't do drugs and I drink responsibly. I'm very friendly and somewhat easygoing. I respect others' personal belongings, space, and privacy. I bet I know a lot of people who would want their roommates to take that workshop! I'd be rich!

Another thing that baffles me with Alex is that she buys Solo cups, paper plates, and plastic cutlery. We have a whole cabinet full of dishes and another full of glasses and a drawer of silverware. I don't understand why you have to buy non-ecofriendly materials! Yes we may be saving some water by not doing your dishes but we're essentially ruining the Earth by throwing these materials into a landfill....not to mention you're throwing your money away! Why would you spend money on disposable kitchenware when we have plenty of everything? I just don't understand some people. Why don't people see these things? They seem so clear to me, and others just don't get it!

I miss the Dreamers, I miss Chicago, and goddamnit I miss the CTA! I waited for a campus bus for 25 minutes the other day! That is simply unacceptable.

Anyways.....I'm off to read New Moon, the second book in the Twilight series. I'm hooked just like everyone else now thanks to Megan! haha. I miss Megan terribly. But I plan to visit Boston soon which will be a great adventure! I'm also planning a trip to visit my Mom in Wisconsin this Christmas and my cousin Jessica is going to meet me there! It will be wonderful to see snow and celebrate a white Christmas! I guess I forgot to mention that my mom is moving to Wisconsin in October. I'm so excited for her. I also forgot to mention my Dad is drinking again which means he's an asshole and I hate talking to him because he makes me cry a lot. I've also started working out again and dieting and I feel better already! I'm a Campus Marketing Intern for University of Dreams and I can't wait for my fellow Seminoles to learn what it is to be a Dreamer! Tomorrow is Labor Day and since there is another hurricane to the West of FL, it will be sure to rain so we're having a game day! Hooray!

Hope everyone has a great holiday and good luck to those who live in hurricane Gustav's path!