Boring Blog 3: The Day of the Eternal Reading

Yeah, that's, uh, pretty much all I did today.

I warned you I was boring.

Boring Blog 2: The Day of a Thousand Letters

You'll be glad to know I was slightly less boring today.  Mostly because I didn't do much homework.

Today was The Day of a Thousand Letters.

After effectively using up lots of pen ink, many of our envelopes, and the house's entire supply of stamps, I managed to finally get those letters in the mail.

Basically, I wanted all my friends and family to know where I'm going to be spending my summer, what I'm going to be doing, and how they can help.

I can't believe I'm actually going.

Boring Blog 1: The Day of the Technical Difficulties

Spent an hour taking an online midterm.
Submitted my answers.
Website decided that "Submit" actually meant "Erase All Of My Answers So I Have To Start Over."
Spent an hour taking an online midterm.  Again.
Experienced deja vu.

The Definition of Boring

So it's official: Spring Break Twenty Eleven has begun.

For those of you who don't know, I have a motto that I'm sort of known for:
"There's no such thing as boring places, only boring people."

My theory is basically that you can create fun anywhere you go, no matter how seemingly boring the place might be.  One of my many pet peeves is when someone says, "This place/situation is boring."  I always look them staright in the eye (well, mostly only if I know them personally...) and say, "No, it's not.  You're boring."

Puts things into perspective, right?

Anyway, I'm telling you all of this as a warning: This week, I am going to be a VERY boring person.

Spring break is not boring.
Homework is not boring.
Melissa is boring.

Yes, folks, it's true.  I have made the decision to be a boring person this week and spend all of my extra time catching up/getting ahead on homework and projects.

"What does this mean, Melissa?!" -Nonboring Blog Reader

Well, it means that my blog entries will probably also be boring this week.  Not even a bit reckless.  Bummer.

But, hark!  Don't despair!  I have some exciting plans that will come a little later this week!
Stay tuned for the return of Reckless Girl!

(Sounds kind of like the name of a cheesy superhero movie...)

Let's get some shoes.

Coffee House 3.0 is a go!

This month, the Fair Trade Cafe at my school sponsored an organization started by a high school girl from my home church: A Walk in My Shoes.  About three years ago, she realized that there was a need for shoes in Haiti, so she started collecting them.  In those three years, she has collected over 9,000 pairs of shoes and AWIMS became an official nonprofit organization.  Not many people can honestly say they've made that much of an impact on the world before they even got to college!

My school raised about 62 pairs of shoes to send her way.  Not bad.  :)

Reckless Tip of the Day: Give some of your excess to someone who needs it.

A dangerous place for my wallet...

Books and ice cream?  Yes, please.

I usually consider myself pretty frugal.  However, there are two things in this world I will splurge on:
books and ice cream.

Which is why it's a flippin' miracle I made it through today without spending a cent.
*bows* Yes, thank you.  Hold the applause.

Either way, it was super fun.  Hanging out in a bookstore with a friend I don't see very often--talking about books we've read or haven't read yet.  And then: Yogurt Mountain.  Okay, technically it's frozen yogurt, but hey, I'm not picky.

Long story short, I spent an ideal night out with a friend, and my wallet doesn't even hate me now!

Project Get Melissa Out Of Her Room And Have Some Fun was a complete success.

Reckless Tip of the Day: Eat ice cream.  You won't regret it.

It's so awkward, it flies!

These are the results of the Libby and Melissa date:

• ice cream
• gLee
• flying awkward turtles

Reckless Tip of the Day: Be awkward.  It's fun.