So, lately I've been completely crammed with Orientation this weekend. It's been absolutely amazing. I moved in Saturday. That night, Vicky, Heather, and I went to Walmart with these two boys Carlos and Elliot. They're crazy. Well, Elliot is annoying with all his swearing 24/7; Carlos is the sweetest guy you'll ever meet. He actually stopped me yesterday to tell me I liked cute. And somehow the two are best friends. They treated us to Dunkin Donuts after that. Sweet indeed.

I met with my First Team on Sunday. IT IS THE BEST TEAM I COULD EVER ASK FOR. Well, First Teams is basically a Bible study/ connect group that the freshman have. It's based on your birthday. Everyone in my group was born in September and hasn't turned 18 yet. So, we're the babies of SEU. My leader's name is Rebecca. She's a sophomore. We hit it off so well that some of my team: Rebecca, Candaca, Samantha, Sam, and I went to Walmart and took pictures of us in 3X sized clothing acting as gangstas. It was so much fun. Then we rented Definitely Maybe.

Yesterday, I found this boy, David, that I was stuck on line with on Saturday for our Fire (I.D.) Cards. We were on that line for an hour, so we got to know each other pretty well. He wants to be an entymologist (bugologist)...Isn't that the most bizarre thing ever?! Haha, well after that, I never saw him again. Until yesterday, that is. I saw him after a meeting and said "Hey, Bug Boy!" We talked for a little bit more and he asked me for my number so we could talk. Ever since then, we haven't stopped texting. He's cute, sweet, funny, and really interesting. He has a girlfriend, so there is no unnecessary pressure where there shouldn't be. I'm not asking for any trouble here. I am content with a boyfriend, but I do admit that I love having guys as friends. And one with a girlfriend? That's a blessing from God. He even asked me to host his girlfriend who's name is Danielle. Go figure... She'll be here next Friday or Saturday. In return of the favor, he's going to host Michael when he wants to stay at SEU. But I have to tell you the series of events that happened between us yesterday:

As soon as I gave him my number, David texted me. He wanted to meet me for dinner, but I had to do something with an advisor. I took about an hour and a half to do my stuff. While I was at my advisor, he wanted to meet me by "the fountain." It's the section between Bethany and Bauer (the girls and guys dorms). I brought Candace and Lydia with me. They wanted to be my "chaperones." The four of us walked around and talked for like a half hour, then he complained about being hungry, so I told them we'd go eat. What I realized after the fact was that he actually didn't go to dinner to eat with me. He's too cute. He carried my plate for me and everything. We talked for an hour and half at dinner. It's like I've found that new guy best friend already. Haha, just kidding. I know I can't exactly tell you that yet, but in all honesty, I feel like I can talk a lot to him. We talked about our boyfriend/girlfriend for the most of today! There is no awkwardness at all! I LOVE IT!

I felt guilty all day as I was texting him. I really did. I was telling Vicky all day that I was going to hell because it felt too natural to not be flirting, you know? But I knew I wasn't. So, as soon as I got home, I told Michael about him. Before I told him, however, I asked him what he would do if the same situation happened to him. He said he would have given the girl his number to get to know her and hung out with her as a friend. I told him the entire story and it was cool. David even told Danielle about me. He said he told her that he "now had a friend that was a girl and that was nice." Those were his exact words. So, everything is out in the open and I don't feel at all guilty. HALLELUJAH.

I went to Universal Studios today with my family. That was a lot of fun. I just can't wait for classes to start tomorrow. I finished that up today since my advisor told me that I DON"T HAVE TO TAKE ANY ENLGISH OR MATH CLASSES AT ALL IN MY ENTIRE COLLEGE CAREER...unless I really want to, that is. My AP scores got me out of so many.

But David's calling me, so see ya!

In the Land of Girl, you pick a salad over a steak. You style your hair every morning. You never leave the house without makeup on. You watch either Gossip Girl, The Hills, or One Tree Hill. You constantly talk about how fat you are. A conversation = gossip. You love shopping for five hours at a time. You know what's going on in the lives of every celebrity...their husband(s)...and their children.

In the Land of Girl, I've always felt lost. As if girls were speaking a completely different language. I'm really not your average girl. I would rather hang out with a guy over a girl (besides Kates and Rach) any day. All throughout high school, I've felt "left out" in that girl zone. Michael never ever believed me when I said that. However, he knew how it felt once it was just me, him, and a bunch of girls for a night. I was ridiculed for not thinking that Titanic was a good movie or that Leonardo Di-what's-his-face was cute. Sooorrryyy.

I was a Daddy's girl and when I was younger, there were always at least four boys living in my house. I would cry when my mom put a dress on me. I have scars on my knees from playing hockey in the street. For most of my childhood, I wore basketball shorts. I read and collect comic books. I watch Colbert, Spiderman cartoons, Gargoyles, X-Men, Seinfeld, and Law and Order. I only started wearing makeup when I was about to turn 17. I had no idea Gossip Girl even existed...or The Hills, or One Tree Hill, or whatever those shows are about. I have seen, own, and actually really like all the Star Wars movies. I know very few celebrities by name, what they look like, or who they're going out with.

So, you can understand where I'm coming from, when I say that I worry about making friends in college. The thing is, I can't connect with girls, and I'd rather be friends with boys. How could I do that if boys are intimidated by a boyfriend. I want to have guys that are really good friends of mine like Eric, David, Jason, and Charles. I know no one on earth could replace them. But they could try. So, Michael and I talked last night and we decided that at exactly 10:30 this morning, we were going to cancel our facebook relationship. He understood completely. The only thing I'm going to hate is the massive influx of messages and comments we're bound to get. What? "Michael and Daniella: the never ending couple of SCS" broke up?!

Not a chance, hun...

3 more days.

Mom: What are your intentions with my daughter?

Michael: Quite seriously, actually. I intend on marrying her after college.

Mom: sounds honorable enough...

I guess she finally knows where we stand, huh? While watching Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (the original to Guess Who), my mom just asked that out of blue. I'm surprised that Michael was so forward about. He went straight to the 'M' word: marriage. My "fiance," as you would have it, finally left around nine this morning. Don't worry, I am not nearly as thrilled as I might sound. Pretty bummed actually. I got so used to living with him. When he told his aunt that he was going to be staying over a fifth day, she wasn't thrilled. He got upset because he didn't understand why she would be. No one has been home lately and he just wanted to occupy his summer...and rightly so with me.

We talked last night about college and how hard it's gonna be. Well, with me trying my best to acquire recognition for Graduate school and him just trying to pay his way through, it will be hard. He was bombarded with so many financial issues lately. This time, it was my time to tell him, "Everything's gonna be okay." And it will be. With me on my way to a full scholarship...if the ACG Grant pulls through, I might be paying little to nothing for college. When Michael and I get married, we'll both have high-paying jobs. The absolute most that he'll have to pay off in loans is $60,000. I won't have anything left over to pay. Between a married couple with graduate degrees...that's amazing.

Last night, I snuck into his bed a bit earlier than usual...between one and two in the morning. I love sleeping next to him...I'm gonna miss that. I bet it won't happen again until Thanksgiving or Christmas. Like Kaity's, Rachel's , and Li's return, it's a gift to look forward to...

agenda for today:

• walk with Kaity
• hang out with Kaity
• plan double date with Eric & Alex
• finish laundry
• buy dress, buttondown, 2 skirts, sandals
• tutor today...ugh
• ask to sleep over Kaity's tomorrow
• finish up Michael's gift... =)

a startling WEEK till college.