The kindness of a stranger

Last night something a little odd happened. I went to the bathroom for a drink of water, and there was this really sweet Chinese girl in the bathroom washing her face. Earlier last year, right when it started getting cold I had given her some socks because she didn't have any (she only wore flipflops). She seemed really grateful, and I mean REALLY grateful for this simple pair of socks. I thought nothing of it, but apparently she never forgot because last night she stopped me in the bathroom and told me the best she could (her english isn't all that good) that she had something for me. She ended giving me a brand new Dance Dance Revolution game for the Wii. She told me that she had bought this game and had never really used it. She also told me that she was going back to China soon, and that she didn't want to take it with her. So basically, I got a brand new DDR because I gave this girl a pair of socks. I guess this shows just how far a simple act of kindness will go. I also didn't realize how much of an impact I had made on this girl's life. I wonder what would happen if we were all kind to one another? After all, we're all just human. I know that this is something I need to work on in my life also. Making judgments before you meet someone is something we all do. One of my goals is to do just that. No judgments. You never know how many new friends are out there just waiting to give you a pair of socks when you need one. :) 

Fish are friends...not mummies.

So, living by myself sometimes gets a bit lonely (even though I have friends right down the hall), and since I'm not allowed to have common companion animals like a cat, dog, horse, elephant, those common pets, I've thought about getting a FISH! Easy right? wrong. I have a slight history when it comes to owning fish. If we lived in a world where fish were like humans, I'd be in prison for murder. Don't get me wrong, I feel terrible about my previous attempts at owning these lovely aquatic creatures, but I just can't seem to...ummmm...how should I say this...keep the darn things alive!! Quick stroll through memory lane, I had a bit of an affinity for fishies when I was little. I think at one time I had 14 goldfish. Then one by one they started to die! So instead of having a burial ceremony every other day, I would carefully mummify them in layers of Kleenex and scotch tape and pop 'em in the freezer. Then when I had enough, I'd conduct a mass funeral in my yard. I would write each of their names on a piece of bark for the flower bed, and say a few choice words of endearment over their little mummified bodies. Poor things. I actually think that fish are kinda of hard pets to have! I mean, other pets know when to stop eating right? fish don't. Overfeed one night and they're belly-up the next! But I think I am ready to take the next step and try to be a fish owner once more. :) I know it won't be for a few weeks yet, but hopefully the newest member of my family will arrive soon...and hopefully STAY part of my family. *fingers crossed*

Also, I am clueless on what to name my future fish friend! Ideas are highly welcomed!

I lied

Correction to the title: I am currently not blonde. I am brunette. But, inhabitants of earth: I lied. I am naturally blonde. I went wild one crazy college night and TA-DA! brunette. It was like my version of getting a tattoo. I felt the need to change a little when I branched out at college. So the blonde was the first to go. I sometimes miss it, but I'm liking the brown too. I'm a bit torn.

I have joined the very popular world of the BLOGGER! Go me!

Well, I've finally done it. I've thought about it for a while, and all it took was a little talk with my dear friend Felicia to get me started. This is my first ever official blog. I feel so contemporary saying that...like I belong in a very environmentally friendly New York apartment! (Maybe I can pretend that's where I live for the time being) No, I actually inhabit a room in arctic Pocatello Idaho, that I have converted to a one person dwelling space. I say 'dwelling' because that's pretty much it. I sleep here, and have a microwave and a mini fridge. I would sell my liver on the black market for a kitchen at this point. (NOTE: If anyone knows someone in need of a gently used liver in exchange for an apartment with a kitchen, let me know while I'm still young.) So pretty much, a far cry from New York. Very far cry....practically a sobbing snotty mess! :) But I'm not complaining. A dwelling, is a dwelling, is a dwelling. It could be worse!

Since this is my blog, about me, my life's struggles, and what I manage to do right in my life, I suppose an 'about me' section is required! Lucky you!

My name is Joan, I grew up outside of Boise. I have lived there since I was 3 years old. I spent my childhood outside in the middle of nowhere, and I would not have it any other way. My parents are still married ( like soooooo many couples these days......) and they really have showed me what love is. I have a younger sister, who I really do love, even though she hates it when I say that. I graduated in 2010, and have almost completed my first year of college. So far, it's been quite the experience! Some ups and downs, but overall it's been enjoyable! :) I am at Idaho State University majoring in Nursing right now, but I'm considering transferring to BSU. We'll see what life brings I guess!

well, that's quite enough about me for one night I suppose, after all, I don't want to give away all my secrets in one blog!! hahaha

Till my next 'thought spilling session'