Lyrics

With a lot of songs, I find it being the beat of the music rather the lyrics that I really like. However, one songs lyrics have really stuck and has such great meaning and is very touching to me, that I find myself listening to it several times a day. Shockingly, these lyrics come from a singer that I'm not very fond of, as he is much younger. However, I know that the younger girls are crazy for him and I must admit he is a cutie! It's Justin Bieber - Pray. Click the video to listen and really pay attention to his message. I hope you enjoy it! Warning: the video is even more touching than just hearing it... lol

Over It...

I use to blame growing up in such a small town as an excuse to drink on the weekends because there was "nothing else to do". However, as I have turned 21 I have found myself to drink less than I ever have then when I started in high school. Almost 22 now, and really find it as an annoying excuse that really makes little to no sense at all. Really, your wasting your time and your life on something that what.. Can only cause damage than good? Yes, you may throw out a couple dance moves, sing some karaoke, carry on a conversation, or loosen up after some drinks but when does it become too much? Is it just my hometown or do other people find every little excuse or something to bet on to take another shot or get one after the other on drinks? I believe it is anywhere! As I have moved from Ste. Genevieve to St. Louis to Tampa, FL, I have seen it everywhere.

I want to live my life to remember what I did the night before. I want to enjoy a night of bowling with a group of people where drinks aren't having to be distributed and shots aren't encouraged or "forced". I want to go home knowing that the driver is sober, the passengers are safe, and everyone can make it home without passing out or having to stop on the side of the road to throw it all up.

I'm not saying I'm better than someone who chooses to take that shot or drink three or ten more drinks than I do... I'm just saying that I have chosen a new path for myself and really want to enjoy life without a "buzzz".  I enjoy my glass of wine every now and then or the occasional beers, but when I go out, I don't have the need to get drunk or feel that shot after shot has to be shoved down my throat every time. Everyone has their own opinions on drinking.. but right now this is my place to blog.. and this is my opinion. You are welcome to comment your opinions.

Life your life to the fullest... with no regrets. Enjoy it! You only have one.

Co-Pilot For The Evening

After a couple of days of not knowing when I'd make it home.. Grandpa finally received a call at noon from our pilot, Ed, while we were on a walk in downtown Clermont, stating that the ice had began to melt and he would be leaving for Florida in an hour.  You could see it in Grandma's face that she became overwhelmed with joy, as she was panicking that we may not make it home for our BIG Drury Christmas party this Sunday.  However, how could a party go on without us? ha! I had faith and I knew my momma was praying for that sun to come out and it happened!  So grandpa, grandma, and I turned around to walk back to the car and headed back to their house to finish their packing and then made our way to the Kissimmee airport.  Sadly we were leaving on a gorgeous day (77 degrees, warmest it's been in a while). After Ed's arrival, we packed our stuff into the plane, filled the tanks, and headed into what was going to be 23 degrees when touching ground. I got into the plane, climbed into the co-pilots seat, strapped myself in, and put on the the headphone and mic. I was ready to go! Until I looked at everything in front of me and was scared to move because I may hit something... As Ed began to start everything and get ready for take off I was so excited to see what all he had to do and couldn't believe that when we started to move he was steering with his feet rather than with his hands.  I guess I learn something new everyday, because I had no clue they had those steering things for their feet. It was a whole new experience and it makes me wish I knew how to fly. I feel very blessed to have this opportunity because I have always wanted to see someone fly a plane and be right there in the action.

After 3hrs and 23min we landed safely in Farmington, MO. My dad was standing on the runway waiting for us and my mom and sister were in the car. It was a great welcome home! We went and enjoyed a late night dinner at the Pasta House and then made our way home.  Now I sit here in the kitchen by my mom and she works on Allison's winter volleyball schedule (mom's the coach) and dad lies on the coach watching SNL. It's great to be in the presence of family again!

Sianara Fall Twenty-Ten

With this cold weather it is definitely winter break. No more Fall 2010 class for me! One semester to go! AHHH! So I want to step away from talking about school and anything that involves it for this break. I want to relax and enjoy it and come spring.. bring it on! Cuz I'm going to rock my last semester as an ungrad!

So right now I am at Sam's house and he is sleeping, thank goodness. He is sick and you can tell it's hard for him to breathe when he's sleeping because he can't get comfortable and he keeps waking up from it. I gave him the penguin pillow pet and I know he will love it and his mom thinks its adorable. I just love the thing that I want one! In my opinion the penguin is the cutest one, but they have several different animals. Here are some pictures of it, so if you don't know what they are now you have an idea. :)

Folded into a penguin

Unfolded to a pillow

Things like this pillow pet and snuggies are such neat ideas that make millions. I really need to invent something like this that is kind of funny but would be a major hit. My mom was wanting to invent a way to make jeans wearable for heals, flats, or whatever shoe you wear with them. Because they are either too long or too short.. but I saw an infomercial a couple months ago that had something for that. They were weird, but I guess they would solve the problem. So for now, we will have to try to think of something...

An Amazing Day

Last night got very frustrating as the clock was ticking and I was losing time on my website. As it all came together, the finishing touches were the most difficult to figure out. The later it got, the heavier my eyes became and the less I was able to think clearly. I knew I needed a good nights rest and then back at it in the morning. While I was at work and Sam was napping, I went back to work. I almost had everything finished, until my computer died and Sam woke from his sleep. I was able to get into the lab an hour before my final was due and put my finishing touches together. I was very pleased with myself, but somehow still in a panic that my professor won't be as pleased as I was. As he put all of the students sites up on the projector, mine was close to the end to be graded... Finally it became my turn and although I was nervous I felt very happy to be finished and to love the finished product. During the critique, my professor seemed very pleased as well. He loved the textures, colors, and setup. When I got home this evening I checked my grades and saw that I received an A. :) My hard work finally paid off!!!

Screen Shot of my Website - kdruryart.com

Another exciting thing that happened to me this evening was...

I am flying home with my grandparents this Thursday in their private jet, so my grandpa called to confirm everything and he asked if I would like to be the co-pilot! I didn't know what to say as I was so excited but so nervous at the same time. I have always wondered what it would be like to fly a plane. Although I won't be flying it, I will be right there in the action to see everything! So of course, I said YES! I know I'm going to probably panic a bit, but I am so stoked!

Today was truly an amazing day for me! I have one final left in the morning and then I am finished for the semester! Wish me luck!!

Two Down... Two to Go!

It's 1:00pm and I just finished my 3D Animation projects that are due at 1:30pm! Now I am just waiting for them to burn onto a CD and I will officially be finished with projects for this class! The rest of my day will be filled with finishing my website and family tree. So, tomorrow, please check out my website -- kdruryart.com -- and leave me comments on here to let me know what you like, dislike, or any ideas you may have! It would be greatly appreciated!! Especially the good comments! lol because this was A LOT of work.

I have a list of what all needs to be fixed and I really hope to figure it all out tonight. I watch Sam tomorrow, so I won't have any time to work on it then besides really early in the morning. Speaking of Sam, I decided to get him the penguin pillow pet. I think it is the cutest thing and I would personally love one myself! lol. :) It's still that child inside me that's wanting to come out.. HAHA! But no, these things are very adorable and when I was little I had two things I always had to have my little polka dot pillow and my puffalump (not sure how to spell that). So I'm hoping that this will be something he always wants to have with him. It folds into a penguin and when you unfold it it's a pillow with a penguin head. So Cute!

I also bought my plane ticket back to Tampa this morning for the 31st. I will be able to come back and work. :) Tyler and I should arrive back around the same time and his family is coming down to Florida for 11 days. So we will go over to see them at his Aunts for a couple days before they leave. It will be nice to spend time with them. Because of the distance I've only been around them once for a couple days when they came down last spring. So it has definitely been a while.

Well my CD is finished and it's time to go sit in class and wait for the professor so I can gladly turn it in. Chao for now! Stay warm!

So close I can taste it

I woke up to a text from my sister.. a picture of outside the kitchen window, showing SNOW!

It was so beautiful. I can't wait to get home and cuddle up by the fireplace and have movie nights with the family. It's one of my favorite times of the year because you get all bundled up and try to stay warm, with Christmas music playing, a fireplace, oh it's sounding so magical. After getting the text it put me in the Christmas mood, which I have yet to be in being down in Florida. So I turned the radio on and searched for Christmas tunes and laid in bed just listening to the tunes for a little while. It's now 9:40 and I am still playing it :) but now in the computer lab.

I'm working on a project in Maya and I'm finished with everything for the class except for one little thing that I can't figure out for the life of me. It's getting extremely frustrated and I know I need to walk away, take a short break and come back, but at this point I just want to get finished and get out of here... Cass computer lab has pretty much been my home for the weekend. I am so close to being finished tho :)

Tomorrow I will have my final for this Maya class, 3D Animation. I have to turn in a CD of everything we have done. Tuesday is my major final, MY WEBSITE! So, I will be completing that tomorrow, which will be a huge weight off my shoulders. Then, lastly and leastly! lol I have my Greco-Roman Final on Wednesday.

I really just want to build a snowman right now... sleigh ride down my massive driveway... drive the Ranger around in the snow... and then go inside for hot cocoa. Sounds like I just want to be a kid again. Ohhh, how I always wished those days away, but now I wish for them back. It really goes by faster than we know it. I can't believe I'm turning 22 and graduating within the next 5 months. I used to wish time would fly by so I could be 21.. now I want to be 5 and have no care in the world for anything but putting some bruises on my knees, playing with my brothers and to even fight with them. lol. No, at least those days are over. HA! I'm sure my parents are happy as well to be over those days :) I need to find my 5 year old self when I go home and jump into the snow and build a snowman! This is a must do on my list!!

To all you reading my blog, I hope you can find the inner-child in you and really enjoy this Christmas!!

4 days!

I have four days left of homework!!! That sounds so wonderful! I am very close to finishing everything that it feels great. I am very happy with how my website is turning out. There are a few things I wish I could add to it but I will probably focus more on that next semester. So tonight I will celebrate! Celebrate my near completion to this semester! I'm not sure that last time I got to enjoy my weekend.. I guess it was over Thanksgiving when I was home, but still worked a lot on homework. I will enjoy a few hours this evening shopping for Christmas presents and going to dinner with Tyler. I pretty well have everyones gifts, but I want to look for something for the little baby boy, Sam, that I nanny for. I've been hearing a lot about these Pillow Pet things.. so I want to check those out. Sam will be moving in March next year out of state as his father is in the military and will be going over seas. I wish Sam and his mom didn't have to move, I love the kid very much! So I want to find something that he will be able to take with him and know it was from me... just have to find that perfect gift. Nothing is better than when you walk into a room and a baby sees you and has the biggest smile on their face knowing you are there. I know he loves me too and it lights my day up when I walk into the house to see him. I will miss him so much over Christmas break and when I get back he will probably be walking and saying a few words. That's when it will get really fun to watch him. I just wish I could see him grow more than only to a year old.

Back to work for now. Out Later!

BurrRrrRr...

I think today is the third or fourth day in a row that it hasn't quit reached 60 degrees during the day. Yes, I know, that isn't cold. But I'm so used to high 70 and 80s that when it's low forties at night my teeth are chattering away and bumps attack my body. I'm about to stop shaving my legs to have some leg warmers going on ;). HA! just kidding. I do enjoy wearing my leggings with my boots and a hoody though. I would wear a coat but that's up in Missouri because it takes up too much closet space for only a months use out of the year. So I will have to survive and try to stay as bundled as possible.

Enough about the weather, school is coming along. Slowly but surely, I'm trying to mark stuff off of my to-do list. I bought this awesome app called aNote for my phone and it organizes all of my to-dos, ideas, studies, shopping, traveling and pretty much anything that needs to be noted. I love every time that I get to tap on the empty little box to check something off of the list. One, it makes me feel that I have achieved something. Two, it makes me feel like I will more free time. And three, it becomes that much closer to having a month break!

I am excited to go home and see my family and friends, don't get my wrong, but I'm nervous and frustrated at the same time. At the beginning it's awesome because I'm trying to see everyone and catch up, but then it becomes long because everyone at home is still working and I am not so I get bored. I'm not able to work and make money and that gets frustrating because I love making money and I enjoy working (weird I know). But I enjoy it because I feel useful and it gives me stuff to do while making money instead of sitting around or trying to find something to fill my time. My sister will be playing winter volleyball so I really hope that I can help out with that, as my mom is the coach and make it to all of her games.

Well it's time to get serious and get to work on my projects and start checking some things off the list ;). Hopefully! lol.

REALLY?!

Weekends over, Back to classes.. back to projects, studying, papers, and spending every waking moment trying to get through it. I had one of my professors tell the class today, "If you don't want spend 18 hours a day, 6 or 7 days a week doing this, then you shouldn't pursue this." I was just like, "REALLY?!" Good thing that is for a class that I will have nothing to do with once I graduate... 3D Animation. It is pretty cool, I will admit, but it is not for me. One I still don't understand the software (Maya) and am not fully interested in designing in it and trying to animate the objects. However, I would love to spend 2 hours watching Toy Story 3 in 3D when it took the animators years to make the movie. But hey it's all for the entertainment right?. I guess this is why a movie ticket can cost $9 now. Check out this website for interesting facts (http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/05/process_pixar/all/1). Truly is amazing what all they put into it.

On a good note.. I have 11 days until I am completely finished with my last fall semester as an undergrad. One semester left of school! Then a new chapter of my life will begin...

Getting in the Christmas Spirit!

Satisfaction

After a late night arrival to Tyler's Aunts house last night, I went straight to bed but before falling asleep I had a sudden thought to my new design for my website. I got up, turned on the lights, grabbed a pen and paper and began to draw out my thoughts. When finished I fell fast asleep knowing I had the first step taken care of...

After waking up at 8:30 I began to put my design together in Photoshop and became very satisfied. After having the general idea all put together, Tyler and I got ready and went to meet his Aunt at the Food Shack in Jupiter. A nice break, but still had all of my work on my mind. As soon as I returned, I got back to it.. design, design, design. As I apply it into Dreamweaver, I am very happy with how it is turning out and am excited for the site to be complete and not "under construction".

It is so peaceful here as I sit outside by the pool and listen to the water fall from the hot tub into the pool. I will definitely have to have a little waterfall in my "office" when I have one. :) It amazes me that Christmas is right around the corner when the weather is so beautiful here... It just isn't the same as being in Missouri.

Headfull

I'm not sure if it's the continuous weather change or the amount of stress and late night homework that has brought on this cold but I am looking very forward to spending my weekend on the east coast of Florida with my boyfriend and his aunt. I plan to be outside by the pool enjoying the gorgeous weather while working on my projects and papers. Hopefully I'll be more inspired in this environment then a hot, overcrowded, white walled computer lab.

My current major project is my final for Online Productions. I created a whole design/layout that was due today and now after my professor views everyones in class he tells us we must change our ideas to something completely different. This is rather difficult for some because we (the students) are all pretty attached to our designs because we thought that was what was going to be our final website. So a lot of thought, creativity, and time went into it because it's what we will be showing our potential clients. Now I must let it go and create a new design and logo. Joy! ;) I do understand his request though... He says that we will have times where clients want us to change what we have worked so hard on and even though we liked the finish product we will have to completely change it up, etc. Understandable!

My First Blog

Crazy and Busy don't even explain how I feel this week. I have two weeks left until this fall semester ends... projects, papers, exams, projects, projects, projects! I look forward to a nice Christmas break at home with the family. Currently, I am working on my personal website (www.kdruryart.com) for my Online Productions class. I put most of my time into this class because it really focuses on what I want to do when I graduate (web design). It requires so much time and headache but once I get into it I really enjoy it. Not just anyone can understand CSS or build a website from nothing... So I like to think I'm a little special ;) (j/k).


Basically, I have no free time on my hands right now, but I needed a little break and I thought that writing my thoughts would really help and who knows maybe this will be the beginning to something (like a journal). School is stressful and I think this will be a great way to just let all of my thoughts out and talk about LIFE. Plus, I've always wanted to keep a journal, but every time I write in one I'll write for about a week and then be done writing all my thoughts out. I'm much faster with a keyboard, so I'll keep up with this.. right?!