Does tomorrow have to be Monday?

Week one, and I'm already moving slow on the blog circuit.  It was a busy week, even though the work days went by slow slow sloooooow.
I've been going to a different plant a couple of days a week - and this is to last indefinitely.  Cons - hour drive, have to get up extra early.  Pros - working with R&D, which is a nice, different way to spend the work days. And it makes the beginning of the week go by fast.
My man had another session this week to work on his sleeve.  Lots of color added in, but still not finished!  A couple more sessions to come.

So on the school circuit - step one is accomplished!  Officially accepted to University of Alabama for Spring 2012.  Yahoo!  It'll be all distance, which is good since I can keep working and making money.  Since I'll be spending lots of tuition.
Bad news, I need to take anatomy & physiology courses before I can start.  Which means I'll be back in classes ASAP so I can finish before January.  AHH! After almost a year and a half out of school, it'll be kinda tough to get back in the swing of things.  Homework? Studying? Quizzes? Tests?! Gah. Not looking forward to it. But, no pain no gain, right?
This weekend was nice - hung with the boy almost all weekend, as usual.  Always a fantastic time :)  We made matching t-shirts Friday night.  Why? Who cares. Just because.  And it was awesome.

Got a new phone today!  Finally I am the owner of a smart phone.  I've got to get used to all touch screen texting and finding my way around the phone, but it's pretty and fun :)
Long week ahead.
So I shall enjoy the rest of my lazy Sunday night - ironing, Jerseylicious, and SWEET. Final Destination is on too!

Sunday nights are for relaxing

I remember the days back in middle school & high school when I thought xanga.com was sooo cool.  Writing down my thoughts, posting them to the world, and catching up on what other fun people had to say.
Lately I've been thinking more about blogging and occasionally reading some interesting blogs.  So, I decided "hey, why not make my own.  It'll be like the xanga of this new chapter of my life."  And now here I am!
This page might not be the most interesting or excited yet.  I'm new to this so it might take a while to get acclimated, but I hope to keep up with this as just a place to post thoughts, feelings, and fun things I enjoy.

I feel an introduction post is in order; a little 'get to know me,' if you will.

My name is Karla.

23.5 years old.

I am a self-proclaimed nerd.  I love science.

Graduated from Penn State with a major in Food Science. (Organic chemistry and nutrient metabolism were my favorite classes. See? I told you I was a nerd)

Miss Happy Valley with all my heart.

Moved to a new area a little over a year ago. Scary & lonely at first, everything has worked out amazingly.

Good job, great apartment, great friends, incredible man.

Definitely at a good place now :)

I LOVE music.

Play piano, guitar, and (still learning!) ukulele.  And sing. (As a heads up - this blog will probably become a place for me to share recordings.  I'm still working up the courage to perform in public - hopefully this will be a stepping stone.  Just be nice with comments please!)

A few years ago, I rescued a dog - Riley.  She has become a huge part of my life and is my little baby girl (by little I mean large, Shepherd - something mix that still acts like a lap dog).

Reality TV is my guilty pleasure.  (Hence the title - maybe it should be 'Sunday nights are for relaxing.....and Jerseylicious....and watching E!)

Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin are my two favorite bands.  Andrew McMahon is sensational.

 I love photography and try to take as many pictures as I can.

I love tattoos.  I think they can be beautiful and totally awesome.  They make you original, and make you you.

And I want more!

I studied abroad in Italy and wish everyday that I could go back.  It was absolutely incredible and an experience I will never forget.

I even learned to love wine. Ohhh vino.

I have a (probably slightly unhealthy. or maybe just strange) obsession with zombies.

I absolutely, positively LOVE horror movies.  Of all kinds.  (except where creepy dolls come to life).  I'll watch tons of them on Netflix, even if they look like they might suck.  Halloween is my favorite holiday.

I love shopping.

I love my family.

I love my dog.

I love ice cream.

My goal is to be a Registered Dietitian someday.  Either do nutritional research, nutraceuticals, or medical nutritional therapy.  Currently attempting to get these goals rolling.

Here is my little family <3 (minus Dyno, my boyfriend's little pup.)

They make me happy everyday.

To end, I will be brave and upload a video.  Cover of Rise Against's 'Swing Life Away.'  Love the song, love the band.  Got a little different twist to it (and it's def in a different key...whoops).  Who knows if anyone will even listen! But if you do, I hope you enjoy.