Charlie

I really just wish I could have a little boy and name him Charlie. Unfortunately I can't though, because everyone would think it was vain or obsessed with myself or something because my name's Carlie. Rats. Sorry Charlie.

FOR NARNIA

So Today has been a GREAT DAY. Like I don't know how much better it coulda gotten.

Slept over at my sister's last night=SLUMBER PARTY.

Woke up and drank delicious coffee.

Got an egg and cheese Bagel for breakfast.

Christmas Shopping: Bless your heart (aka my favorite place)Mast, Luck Penny, Farmers Ski Shop

Quick break for lunch at Panera: HEAVEN ON EARTH mac and cheese and broccoli cheddar soup YES

Back to shopping: Old Navy, Calendar place, TJ Maxx, WalMart

Success of a shopping day.

Then, wrapped some presents because I was so excited and wanted to pretend I was Santa's Elf while listening to Christmas Music. 

and, Wendy's with my small group=French Fries

THEN Chronicles of Narnia 3 premier. It was flawless:

1. it was in 3-D

2. my small group leader Whitney bought my ticket because she heard I'm going broke

3. Chick-Fil-A was there giving away free items (got free cinnamon twists, and a free soda!)

4. Some lady in the bathroom lectured me for an hour about how I shouldn't have teenage kids for a long time because she couldn't find her 14 year old daughter.

5. Better news: she told me they came to the movies to watch Tangled with her 14 year old because she had a boyfriend she was meeting up with. 

6. The movie people had a spinning wheel for prizes, I saw this t-shirt I wanted and told her, but instead I landed on "Large movie poster" BUT she said "oh we just ran out of those" and handed me AN ASLAN TSHIRT!!! BEST PRIZE EVER

and another lady handed me a narnia silly band even though I didn't win that prize either!

7.  This old couple was there representing Operation Christmas child and I talked to them telling them I've already made a box and they gave me free pens! so precious.

8. THEN the gellato place,  Scoops was giving away free samples of some fancy peppermint stuff. YES

9. THE MOVIE ROCKED

10. i love Aslan.

Tomorrow= HUGE football game that i'm superpumped for. cant wait.

Also, Huge blizzard coming to Boone on Sunday/Monday/Tuesday. 

Exams ALREADY canceled for Monday and it's not even snowing yet. praise jesus.

Vases, Snow, and the best All-American movie.

When I was in Florida, my grandmom called me into the other room. She said "I have something I've been saving for you." She points down to this:

I tried not to laugh because I have no idea what it is! I said "OH thank you!" But I thought she was joking. Now I feel bad for thinking that because she went on to explain it belonged to her cousin's daughter, Carlie, who died of polio at the age of 25 and that she had been saving it for me so that I could have it because it would mean something to me. I still wasn't sure how to react and I (as nicely as I could) asked her "What's it for?" She said "for this" and she pointed at it, sitting on her floor being a 'decoration'. I was wondering what the hole on top is for and she said "I guess it could be like a vase or something but I think it's just decoration." Thank you grandmom.


I havent seen this much snow in who knows how long. All I wish is that 1. I had my snow pants and snow gloves at college with me so i could go play in it and 2. I had a sled here so I could go sledding 
Last night though me and my floormates (mostly Allie-hollaa!) played outside in the snow pretending to be Harry Potter with icicle wands. EXPECTO PATRONUM!!!! AVADA KEDAVRA (spelling may be a little off?) our personal favorite... STUPIFY!!! hahaha that was the BEST snow game ever.

We took a little trip to Wal-Mart yesterday and thankfully praise JESUS found Talladega Nights for only 5 dollars! I just saw this movie for the first time at the beginning of the school year and i LOVE it. It is the best, classiest, All american, southern pride movie ive ever seen and it couldnt be more perfect. Please watch it if you've never seen it. 

Carlie's Rules For College:

ALWAYS ABIDE

1. "Never stop at crosswalks, they'll know you're a newb."

2. Snack always.

3. Atleast 1 fruit or veggie a day (applesauce counts and salads and sometimes smoothies)

4. Don't talk in class unless spoken to, they'll know you're a freshman

*5. NEVER TURN DOWN AN ACTIVITY

6. Teach your parents how to skype

7. Always talk to the lunch ladies and janitor ladies (Gloria)

8. Become BFF's with your RA (Bekkah)

*9. NO REGRETS

10. Exercise 3 times a week

11. Banana pudding=heaven on earth

12. NAP in your spare time

*14. TRICKS 4 LYFE!

15. Never drop your fish on the bathroom floor

16. Never study.

17. GET NAKED

*18. "Play it cool."

19. Don't pull an all-nighter unless there's a good reason...

*= most quoted rules/favorites

23 days til christmas...

Read in a tacky redneck accent:

"All you gotta do is look at the alligator tail and that'll tell you which way's North."-Dad's exact quote as we entered Georgia.

The family took an intense Florida Thanksgiving roadtrip which I'd say is summed up in that quote.

We ate good food, did some puzzles, played some Wii with the grandparents. Also, us kids were surprised with an airboat ride where we saw some gators! I was trying to dress all rugged for the adventure (sockos, bear tshirt, etc.) and the rest of the fam had fanny packs, glasses that get darker in the sun, etc. embarassing. Then the family that gets out of the car to join us COULDN'T HAVE BEEN CLASSIER. The ladies dressed in their Lilly Pulitzer and pearls, all of them had Ray Bands, vineyard vines, etc. They were even classy enough to push the microphones on our headphones down so noone could hear them talking. My family said hilarious quotes: my brother,  "Carlie Can you hear me? do you think Everyone can hear us?" the lady said "Yes." hahaha. Grandmom "I need to scratch my head but I cant reach it" hahaha welcome to the family.

Upon return to college my roommate and I have decorated our dorm for christmas. Christmas songs are always on (mostly I just play Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays by NSYNC over and over), and we have lights strung around the room. It's great.FACT: Christmas is the best holiday. There are great vibes all around campus, it's been a little snowy and real cold.TRUE LIFE: I feel like we live at Hogwarts. 

So my friend told me she was going to see the boys from The Buried Life the other day, they were coming to her college to speak and for a meet and greet. I asked her if she'd get Duncan (or any of them) to write me a little note. She gladly accepted the challenge. YES. if she got me that my dreams would be complete. I also told her to feel free to tell them I'll marry any of them on the spot and they can feel free to facebook stalk me. Fingers crossed.

Today I was reminded of why I hate volleyball

1. By the time we were done playing, my arms were redder than my red shirt.

2. I cant spike.

3. I can't overhand serve, only underhand on occasion (embarrassing)

4. I never go for the obvious balls I'm supposed to.

5. Did I mention it hurts my arms so much? Noone else (even newbs) seem to ever get arms as red as mine.

I know I don't like volleyball, but I always am convinced to play and always regret it.

Nicaragua. I don't even know where Nicaragua is. My sister is traveling with her boyfriend and family to Nicaragua for Thanksgiving and surfing. 

Okay. Nicaragua is in Central America, south of Mexico. 

I did some quick research and heres some facts about Nicaragua

-It's official name is the Republic of Nicaragua

-It will be hot there, Nicaragua has a year round average temperature of 82 degrees

-GOOD NEWS: Nicaragua has the lowest crime rate in Central America

-86 of the 88 constellations can be seen in Nicaragua

-swordfish longer than 16 feet have been caught in Lake Nicaragua

-There are no numeric addresses in Nicaragua, landmarks are used

-Nicaragua houses the only freshwater sharks in the world

-The main religion in Nicaragua is Catholicism

Caitlin, Gray, Sam, Cameron, and Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, have a blast in Nicaragua.

feasting.

Incase you didn't already guess, the theme of my day is Feasting.
Today I went to 2 thanksgiving feasts. praise jesus.
I feel like I won't be able to eat for weeks. but we all know I'm already wondering what I'll have for lunch tomorrow.
My favorite Thanksgiving Dishes:
-corn casserole
-green beans
-corn
-rolls and honey butter (YES)
-mac and cheese of course
-our family makes this pineapple/cheese/ritz cracker casserole that is So good.
-pumpkin pie is a given
-green bean casserole on occasion (if its not yucky watery looking)
-Potatoes
-mashed potatoes


I love thanksgiving feasts. 
My favorite part of this upcoming week is how thankful everyone is. And also after thanksgiving everyone will start getting filled with CHRISTMAS cheer. super pumped for those good spirits! and to decorate for christmas!
My other favorite part about thanksgiving (I have many) is when everyone's sitting around the table and you go around the table and everyone has to say what they're thankful for. Goodtimes.
OH YEAH how could I forget Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?! (especially when Santa kicks off the Christmas season at the end)

Thanksgiving Blessings to all.

RELAXATION

Relaxation. That is the theme of my day today. 

For the majority of it, I laid in my bed all day long and watched tv and movies. I kicked everyone out of my room, wore my compression shorts and buttonup camo (Favorite outfit)

I watched who knows how many episodes of the office. I'm obsessed. and discovered Hey arnold is on my free netflix. great day. Also, I watched the Secret Garden, which makes me want to go outside and explore. unfortunately its now dark out. 

GREAT NEWS. there is this kid on campus who I see alot. I call him "the cowboy" it was one of my goals to meet him. Today at lunch, I turned around and there he was, in his cowboy boots and hat and huge belt buckle. Looks like Kenny Chesney. So I forced myself to go say hey and great news were gonna become bestfriends. He loves Jesus (he prayed before his meal) and his name is doug and I told him that eversense I saw him wearing an American Flag patch on his shirt one day I knew we were gonna be pals. 

I need to stop snacking. Its getting to me.

I also have alot of things to do tomorrow. Sir Lancelot (my fish) still needs his water cleaned. and i still have homework out the wazoo.

This picture is the story of my life today.

All-Nighter

So tonight my roommate is sick and her mom came to pick her up, they're staying in a hotel. I had small group tonight so I didn't get back until late. But the bad news is I have an exam tomorrow morning. 8 am. biology. Decided to put off studying for awhile.
I got started on this craft I've been wanting to do for so long. With thanksgiving less than a week away, I've been wanting to make hand turkeys. It's a classic thanksgiving activity. I decided a few days ago I would make them for all of my friends and write on the back why I'm thankful for them. Simple task. 
You see I was hyper, I had coffee. 2 cups. at night. bad idea for me.
I first ran around my dorm, I made a thank you sign for the janitor lady in our building, Gloria, letting her know we are grateful. Then I added my own contributions to the "what are you thankful for?" poster in our lobby  (Avatar, Pocahontas, Gloria, easy mac, grilled cheese, nutella, USA, North Carolina, socks, kittens, temporary tatoos, cookies, etc.) Then I convinced my neighbor Ellen to get started on these turkeys with me. Oh the turkeys. They took so long. we made almost 20 of them! they're intense. People better be grateful. They even have googly eyes!
After Ellen left for the night was when I decided officially to pull this all-nighter. I have so many activities that need to be done so of course I'm taking advantage of having the room to myself to do everything I need to get done. On the to do list:
-create a blog (something I've been trying to do for a long time)
-change my fish's water (its REAL dirty)
-study for biology
-watch the office (I'm on season four)
-write a letter to my best friend
-disinfect the room with wipes
maybe eat some easy mac as well? and possibly take a "nap"
haha Who knows what will go down in 622 tonight. I only have 3 hours and 20 minutes until the exam. great. time is flying by. 
Tomorrow this is gonna catch up to me. but totally worth it. I have to get all this done.
My inspiration of tonight: