I had mentioned that I had written a post offline awhile back. I mentioned it in this entry.
Here it is finally:
10:45 pm June 17th, 2003
Tonight I lived what I would call my very first real-city experience. I saw the lights, the skyline, the people, and smelled the International cusine of the world.
I saw, heard, and smelled life. It was wonderful.
Not normally do I chronicle things so soon after experiencing them, but tonight- tonight I felt fulfilled.
I was riding on a bus through Minneapolis. It is so much MORE than Des Moines, which up until now, I concidered a city. Des Moines is no comparison to Minneapolis. never will I ritiqule it.
The people here are very little different than the people home in Iowa. In fact for approxamently a second I thought I was on a busload of Iowans, not Minnesotians.
In reality, I find people in Minnesota, or at least the 4-H youth, more enjoying life. They are not so stuck up and pompus as people in Iowa. They enjoy games and songs. They act like fools and enjoy it. i am finding that perhaps my father is right. Iowans are snobs. Perhaps my peculiar habits and actings come from the fact that I was born in Wisconson, and not only Wisconson, but Madison, WI. Madison is, from what I've heard, different from everyother city. Maybe Minneapolis is too. Although with St. Paul just across the river, it cannot be too much different from that.
I have been filled with questions the past two days. I also have enjoyed sharing, even if the ears aren't actually listening.
Tomorrow I am joining in the festivities. I will be "appearing" on the "Talk Show" of one of the MN ambassadors (Ambies). I believe we are going to discuss the culture differences. Luckly, I doubt it will be long for it is only a short skit to raise the spirits early in the morning. It is hard to believe I still have 36 hours before leaving. It has just been too much fun in such a short time.
My modem was dead for three days, but in the long run. It was good that it did.
I finally unpacked from moving here three years ago. I finally have a room. I've been spending a TON of time in there. Mostly studying. In the past three days I have gotten six tests done. Plus one more today, and more than two halves of two more! So I am doing well in that department!
I haven't really had any more dreams that I remember. I know I had a couple this morning. All I remember though is black socks and a yellow submarine. I tried looking them up, but it didn't really say much.
I didn't sleep too well last night. We had some loud thunder rumbling.
Well, I'm going to go read.
K
Okay, it's 8:26 now,
I forgot to tell you all about my Independence Day! It was good. I thought I would have to work, but I didn't. I spent most of my time on the computer. Then in the evening my mom, bro, and I went to see fireworks.
They were pretty good. My only complaints are the bugs and the rascals. The kids are too annoying and excited. Of course, my kids aren't going to be that way... I know you are rolling your eyes! But come on people! If you can't control your kids, then don't have them! I love some children, but some! ARGH!!! Then in the gas station parking lot later.... woman, you have too many children if you can't prevent your children from almost getting run over by a car, you have TOO many! She had three children with her. I know that is not a lot, but she should have had them a bit farther apart so that the older ones help with the younger ones... these all must have been about ten months apart and she didn't look much older than 28. That is how it is around here.
It is a disgrace. It seems the only way people get married is if they've gotten pregnant. Plus, to top it off, they do this when they are 18! Then of course they get divorced a few months later. Then get pregnant and married again. They are so stupid.
Okay, that is all for now. I might just have to pick this topic up again...
I had a dream this morning. I don't often dream so I figured that I should interpret it. This was my dream:
I was with someone, another girl my age, and we were walking. We were in England. I was trying to fix a camera. I had used the camera before, but I didn't know how to make the zoom go back in after using it. The flash went off.
We went into a large airport. I don't know how I know it was an airport because I didn't see any signs or airplanes, but I know it was. It was mostly white marble, but all the doors and walls had gold accents.
I pushed through this door, running into a monk in brown robes. I look up at him and laugh in surprise. It was Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean).
He does his little Mr. Bean gurrgle and bows his head in 'hello' and continues on his way.
I continue through and go up a large staircase. Then on the right side there is a pulpet. There is Rowan Atkinson again! I laugh and then go over to him and ask him, "Do you think I should go into the ministry?" Then I notice that he is no longer in his monk garb, but is wearing a doctor's uniform. He replies to my question, I don't remember exactly what he said, but it was something like 'yes'. He continues talking and a crowd gathers around. Then he pulls out a large magazine with a retro-type illustration on it. The picture is of pin-up models lounging on a beach. I notice that most of them are blonde.
Then I notice in his doctor's identification badge that he has money in it. It was $15 in US dollars and (I think) five pounds in English currency. I exclaim to my friend that he has just returned from the US.
Then I woke up. There was a loud noise. I think a window must have slammed shut.
What it all means:
Airport: self respect/ ambition- about to take off?
White: hopeful and positive
Gold: optimism, encouraging
Fixing camera: fixing the need to take pictures (creative outlet)
Run into monk: run into authority figure
Door: either something to do with the mouth or new opportunites or departures
Laughter/jester/Rowan Atkinson: listen to someone who is a wise advisor
Stairs: Continuing on with the journey
Pulpet: coming from highest authority, you should listen
Doctor: authority figure, should listen
Magazine: communication- information, learning, variety
Beach: wish-fulfillment
Women/ models: wish-fulfillment
Blonde hair:optimism of being attractive
Money: security
So add it up:
Just yesterday I was talking to one of my good friends about having a revolution in my life. I have decided to start studying a WHOLE bunch more. I cleaned my room so I can have a desk in there.
Yesterday I also decided to buy a camera next month, plus I started an exersise program (the blonde hair thing).
So my dream is telling me to continue listening to my friend and keep on working! I cannot belive how greatly this is all adding up to what has been happening.