Been away for too long

I have neglected my blog for too long. I have been up to my eyes in homework. I just finished a ten-page media law paper and on top of other random homework, filming, editing and speeches I had the past week. Last week was super busy and quite frankly was kind of a pain in the patooty, but Saturday made me completely forget about the horrible week that I had.

Saturday morning was my orientation at the humane society. Despite the fact that a lot of it was common sense and there was a couple of really annoying people in the group, it was really interesting to learn about the organization. And of course walk the puppies!

This weekend, Devon and I spent over four hours out there walking and playing with puppies. They are all adorable and just so sweet. All they want is love!

There was one that absolutely stole my heart. His name was Dom. He's some sort of Spaniel and he was just the coolest cucumber of a dog ever. He was a snuggler and liked to randomly punch you in the face, but most of all he was an absolute sweetheart. He literally brought me to tears. I wanted to take him home so badly, however I cannot. I just hope he ends up in a good home that appreciates him!

I cannot wait until I have my own place that allows pets so I can adopt my very own dog!
Love, Peace, and Volunteer--

For the love of a dog.

Hi. My name is Katie. And I love dogs!
*insert "Hi Katie"*

So it's true. I am addicted to puppies! But it's a good thing!

Last week, Devon and I took a trip out to the humane society When I'm at college I cannot have my own pooch in my apartment. So going to the humane society gives me a chance to shower the puppies in love.

On this trip to the humane society, we walked three puppies. The first one was a Yorkie-Poo named Cooper. He was super sweet and very chill. I love dogs that look like perpetual puppies. And Cooper was one of those pups!

After we walked through the trail we went back inside and walked two Pit Bull pups! The first one was Kobe who was VERY full of energy. He was very strong, and a little too much for me to handle.

The last one was Rasco. He was SO sweet and chill and one of the best dogs to cuddle with! I loved him and wanted to take him home. Whoever ends up with him will be a lucky family!

Before we left, I decided to pick up an application to be a volunteer. I had been wanting to do it for some time, but finally decided to do it! I then was accepted and invited to attend orientation next week! I'm so excited!!

If it were up to me I'd adopt all of the puppies! But since one, my apartment doesn't allow pets and two, I'm not an animal hoarder, I will just go walk and play with the puppies!

I start next week! I'm truly excited!!

Love, Peace, & Puppies--

Follow your heart.

I spent the weekend at home. First time in a long time. First time I got to talk to my mom and step-dad one on one about a lot of stuff. Stuff I'm mostly terrified about. School. The future. My job. My relationship. My life. 

I may have shed a few tears, but I really just needed to open up and get all of my feelings and thoughts out on the table. I talk to Devon a lot. He is my best friend and definitely the best friend I've ever had. I'm so lucky.

However, sometimes you just need some other advice. So I went to my other best friend: my mom.

I hadn't had a heart to heart with my mom in a long time. Also had a very nice chat with my step-dad. 

After this weekend, I realized one thing. Something Devon's been telling me all along. 

I can't be afraid. Being afraid makes me weak. I need to be courageous and find the self confidence that I once had. Sometimes to gain that self confidence you just have to do something out of the norm. 

I did that when I transferred to USD. I told a group of 40 strangers that I loved hugs. Prior to me making this statement, I had liked hugs, but only if I knew you well enough. When I told my mom I had told this group that I loved hugs, she was shocked. I had never been one to show affection. When I went to USD. I decided to change and just go for it. I made a lot of great friends with my bold personality and self-confidence. And somehow ended up with an amazing boyfriend. And now I realize that being affectionate is a wonderful thing and I truly do love it. 

I just need to follow my heart and do what feels right at the right time. I may fail. .And failing is okay. I may be rejected. Which is okay too. If it's meant to be, it'll work out in the end. 

I truly believe in fate. Everything happens for a reason. 

I just hope everything works out in my favor. 

It will. If I just believe and go for it. 

Love, Peace, & Taking Chances--

Distracted from sleep

Sometimes I cannot fall asleep.
And by sometimes, I mean most times.
Like tonight.
I just cannot sleep.
Simply because all I do is think about a certain boy.
A boy I love!
:)

Oh look...another test.

*sigh*

I am currently into my fifth year of college. Yeah. I know. What a loser, right? Wrong. It's just taken me longer to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. Good thing I think I've found it.

I've been pretty lucky with my schedule, I'd say. I have no classes on Fridays, one class on Mondays at 12:30..which means most of my classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. While I like my schedule, I dislike the amount of tests and quizzes I've had to take. In all of my five years of school, I have NEVER had this many. What gives?! Every day I have at least two quizzes. Bah!

It's stressing me out. I'm really hoping next semester is nice to me. It'll be the last (I hope!).

Love, Peace, & Stupid Tests--

Life's short.

This past weekend, I heard devastating news about the passing of an acquaintance of mine. I met Jeremy at Morningside College. We had the same friends. He went to school with my cousin. We played sand volleyball and were at cabin weekend together. When I transferred to USD, I was surprised to run into him and see him sitting at the table next to me! I loved seeing his face in the MUC, getting coffee, doing homework...we always had some sort of connection! I loved it!

After hearing the news, it really opened my eyes to how short life really is. I had never had a friend I knew die before.

I thought a lot about old friends.

Tonight I had not one, but two phone calls from old friends. How random, unexpected, and comforting.

My friend Jeffrey called. We talked about Jeremy and the wake and the funeral and old friends. He told me that he hadn't talked to Jeremy in a long time and regretted not telling him he loved him and how much he meant to him. Jeffrey wanted to let me know he was thinking of me and how much he cared for me. It really made me feel good.

With the transfer two years ago, I have been horrible at staying in touch with old friends. True friends. Friends that only live 30 miles away. I'm hoping to reconnect with them in the next week or two.

Later on in the night, I got another call from my friend Phil. I met him at USD and I would consider him one of my best friends at USD. He transferred to a college in Minnesota. He just called to say hi and catch up! It was so nice to hear from him. I can relate to what he is going through. I'm happy for him! I only want the best for him!!

My best friend, Devon just called me. I am going to spend the rest of my night talking to him.

Rest in Peace, Jeremy.

Love, Peace, & Life.

Perfect Weekend With My Perfect Boyfriend.

It's been almost a week since I've blogged. I'm getting about as bad as my boyfriend. ;) Just kidding, Punky!

As the title states, I just spent the most wonderful weekend with my boyfriend. Our two year anniversary was last week, but it happened to be the same time as DDays. So he was going to be in Vermillion and he insisted that our anniversary was to be spent in Sioux Falls. I had no reason why, because he kept everything a secret. Ok. Here's the thing with me and secrets. I want them! I enjoy them! But only when I don't know in advance.

Example: Devon surprised me this past Valentine's Day by showing up with wine, roses and a song written for me! Perfect!! I loved it. The anticipation and anxiety wasn't there!

This time, I knew there was something up his sleeve... I just didn't know what and it was driving me CRAZY!!

For the weekend, he INSISTED that I wear a dress. So. Katie bought a new, pretty dress and wore it just for her Punky!

We went to supper at A Touch of Europe. I love the atmosphere of that place. It's downtown Sioux Falls and it's in the basement. It's just the coolest place ever!

After supper we started driving and he pulled out a card from his glove compartment and handed it to me. The card was sweet and inside the card were lessons to go ballroom dancing!! They have lessons every Friday night, but what do you know...of ALL nights, they weren't doing it on our date night. But no fear, we will definitely be using them sometime in the future! And I'm very excited about it!

We then went out to the casino! I was excited! Even though I was a loser, it's still always fun and entertaining. Plus, Devon came out ahead, so it was all good. He claimed he had to go to the bathroom. I decided to just sit and still pull some slots. I was getting creeped out by some weird guys staring at me, so I texted Devon to tell hi to hurry up and find me. He came and found me after being in the bathroom a very long time. He said he wanted to walk around the casino and hotel. We did. We went up the elevator and looked out. It was really pretty. We went back down and I told Devon that I needed to go to the bathroom. He said there was probably some in the hotel. I told him he was NUTS and I refused to walk down the hotel. All of a sudden he starts putting his card into random key slots and one magically opens. What s stinker! He didn't go to the bathroom at all. He surprised me with a beautiful, upgraded hotel room. And my bags were there and everything!

The next morning started rough. I found out one of my friends from Morningside and USD had died! It started my day off on a weird note. But my day got better, because I was with my love. We had lunch at the Pickel Barrel (yummy place! Highly recommend). We got back and watched some Arrested Development (which I got Devon hooked on! You're welcome, world). We went for a motorcycle ride. We rode all over Sioux Falls. We were going to get ice cream and ended up at the Sanford Wellness Center. Devon said there was ice cream there better than Peachwave...Gullible me, I believed him. We ended up going to see a Don....a massage therapist! The stinker got us a couple's massage!! Which was JUST what I needed!

We suppered at Carnaval (the Brazilian restaurant) and spent the rest of the evening watching Arrested Development.

The next morning we didn't have anything planned. I decided to stay an extra day. We went shopping and I got a new coat and some new movies. Life is good. We also got pumpkins to carve. We spent the afternoon carving pumpkins. Mine was a ghost and Devon's was a Guinness glass.

We had supper and watched the Vikings play at Texas Roadhouse and snuggled for the rest of the evening just talking about everything.

I am so lucky to be in love with such an amazing man who happens to be very romantic! Thank you Punky for such a perfect weekend. You may think things fell apart, but in my opinion it was JUST right!

I love you! <3