Wow, I'm awesome.

So much for keeping y'all updated! I did so well there for a while.... then life took over.

It's been crazy busy the past few weeks. School is constantly tugging one end of my rope and work is pulling the other. When I'm not doing school work, practicing for Cornhuskin', or running around to meetings, I am probably either babysitting, running errands, or working. That's all my life will continue to consist of until November 5th. After that... well.... then it's GRE studying and then Grad School Apps. Woop.

The fun? I've gone to ALMOST all of the football games! In fact, the only ones I haven't gone to are the ones that State lost. Coincidence? I'd like to think so. I had the White Iris Ball last Friday -- and that was lots of fun. My friends and I made dinner and then got ready at Tim's apartment before heading to the dance. I've really taken a liking to Golf, so Tim and I have been playing a lot recently. I haven't made it to a full golf course yet, but.. one day!

Other than that, there's nothing really going on in my life. I wish I could say there was!!! I can't believe this semester is just about a month from being over. How does this happen?! Only one semester left?! Holy cow!!!!

Well - I'll try to get better at posting.. no promises!!! I will leave you with some pictures though!!!!

So you had a bad day ....

Well, now that Blogger is finally letting me on, I can post!

My life consists of three things: Babysitting, School, and Meetings. Last week was pretty ridiculous. I thought that I was going to explode before the end of the week. I'll try not to dwell on the bad things, but here is how my last two weeks have been.

Babysitting has been fun. I've been babysitting for the same family for about 4 months now. I love them. They are so cute and so funny. Here is a picture of the little girl, Molly, in her makeshift cheerleading outfit and a picture of some of my lack of creativity drawings we do together:




Last week was one of those weeks where I was up at 6:30 a.m every morning and was running around doing one of the about list things and didn't get home until around 10 or 11 most nights. It was ridiculous. To top things off I got my first ticket trying to run around and get to different places. In my defense, I didn't realize I was in a school zone so I was going 47 thinking it was 45. No fair. But, life is life. Since it's my first ticket it should get reduced..... I hope.

In the past week I've learned to golf! Yes! I never thought I'd want to or be good at it, but it is actually a lot of fun and a really great release. I would recommend it to anyone. Here are some pictures!!





Well, on Friday, things started to get better... mostly because I was able to breathe. The first State game was this weekend, and I got to go! Yayyyy! It was an awesome game. More pictures :) The one of the scoreboard is when there was a glitch -- it kept scrolling through from 99 to 0 -- so it would say 99-7...98-7...97-7... etc. So that was just when I finally got the picture. The actual final score was 48-7. Yayyy!






Well, I finished out labor day weekend at Tim's parents' house. It was a lot of fun. We went to Carolina Beach's Boardwalk to get some Britt's donuts (yummmm). Here is a picture of Baby Asher eating them --



Well -- that's my life. It's on the up-and-up. I have to take the Psychology Exit Exam this weekend. I have to pass it to graduate... we'll see how it goes!! Wish me luck... keep my in your prayers. I'm really nervous!!

I'm outta here folks!! I'll post again soon :)

Tip of the iceberg...

Well, week one and I'm already about to go insane. My day starts at 6:30am and ends around 11:30 everyday. It wouldn't be so bad if I had a break in between all the chaos, but my day is "Go!GO!GOOO!" For instance, my schedule for today was:

6:30 -- Wake up
7:00 -- Drop Tim off at Work
7:30 -- Gym
9:00 -- Babysit
12:00 - Class
1:00 -- Meeting
2:00 -- 30 minutes to grab clothes from apartment
2:45 -- Babysit
4:15 -- Drop Laura off
4:30 -- Pick Tim up
5:00 -- Grocery Store
6:00 -- Work
11:00 - Get home
11:45 - start homework

Yep -- that's what my day looked like. This is what just about everyday looks like for me. Ahhhhhh.

My classes are pretty great. I missed one this week. Yep. Already. Here's the story. So. I am I taking a class at State this semester. Partly for the football tickets and partly because I wanted to take some extra Psych classes that aren't offered at Meredith. Well, I've never had to drive over there during the day. I thought leaving half an hour early would mean getting there 15 mins early. Well, I was VERY wrong. Two minutes after leaving the house (9:52), I turned onto Western (Street right in front of state) just in time to catch an accident that would put me at the parking deck right when class was starting (10:15). Well, the parking deck was full, so I had to wait in line for another 15 minutes just to get a ticket into the parking deck (now 10:30). I proceeded to drive around the parking deck trying to find a spot. Mind you, my gas tank was on E from the time I left the apartment. Well, after driving around the parking deck for another 15 minutes (now 10:45) I decided to give up. I asked the parking attendant to let me out without paying since I didn't park (she gave it to me, feeling bad). I pulled over, emailed my professor expressing my sincere apologies, and left to get gas. The class ended at 11:20, so, in my head, I would have spent another 10 minutes trying to park and then it takes another 5 just to get to class. So I would have gotten to class around 11:05. Pointless, right? I met with him the next day, and he was already joking about it -- so at least he's got a sense of humor!

Mini Blurb: I went to the eye doctor the other day and found out I've had an infection in my eye for more than a month! How did I not know?!?!?! I went to get a new contact prescription and came out with an antibiotic prescription! Whaaaaaat?!

Well, other than the chaotic schedule, I'm doing great! Haha. Other than tonight, I've been going to sleep around 11pm, which is great. I've been going to the gym, also great. Now if that would just translate into weightloss, I'd be set!

Well folks. Sorry for the Debby Downer post, but, hey, I said I'd keep you posted with all things good and bad!! :)

Peace!

Why not me, why not now?

Hey folks!

Well, I had pictures, but my phone decided to eat the SD card so now it won't work -- yay.

So, this week has been quite ridiculous. While it has been a blast, this week was spent preparing the school for the incoming freshmen, transfer students, etc. It's a lot of hard work, but also fun. We spent the week making posters, banners, making props, running around campus finding supplies, and getting to know other students. It was on my college bucket list to be on the Orientation Crew. When I moved in, there were girls right at the front of the school cheering their brains out when I arrived -- I knew I wanted to do it too. I wasn't able to do it in the past because of other obligations, but I finally got to do it this year and it was amazing!

The biggest day of the week is Saturday when the freshmen move in. The O.C. meet at school at 5:30 to make a balloon rainbow: here is the one from my freshman year...



After we do this, we meet in the circle to cheer for the freshmen as they pull through the front gates and truly enter as a student. It was a great time to cheer with my fellow seniors. It is crazy to think that this is my last year. It is gradually sinking in.

Well, this week begins the home stretch. August 18 is the first day of the last year! Woo!!!

In a nutshell

I was hoping to have some sort of pictures for y'all to gander at, but I have a pretty boring life at this point in time! It's all work work work!

What have I been doing this summer, you ask? Besides work? Well, there isn't a whole lot. I got to go see my Meredith Lil Sis for her birthday. It was a lot of fun. We got to go to the beach and eat super delicious pizza. I got crispy fried though. That was a bit of a disappointment. I'm still living with it today!

I think that's about the only vacation time I've had a away from Raleigh. I've had the chance to catch up with some friends this summer, and that has been nice since I don't really know what next year holds in store for me.

The best thing about this summer has probably been FroYo. Tim and I discovered this place in Wilmington that sells self-serve froyo, and LOVED it. So I found a place in Cary that serves it too. YUM! That, or cherry limeade from Sonic, is my "After the gym" reinforcement (psychology nerd). It's worked so far!!!

I move back on campus in a week, and I couldn't be more excited. I love being around friends all the time. I love being able to wake up minutes before class. I love having a packed schedule (although you'll hear differently in a few weeks). I just hope I get to stay there! I'm still $5k short of being able to stay on campus, but they said I could live there until they figure out if there's a way to help me or not -- figures crossed.

Well, there is a lot in store this year. I am president of MEA (Meredith Entertainment Association). I am really excited/nervous about this. I want to bring MEA back from the depths. It's an awesome organization that puts on dances and picnics and whatnot. It's so MUCH fun! There's painting the senior tunnel, SENIOR Cornhuksin' (peace, love, corn), 11th night, and graduation itself which is May 8 for any who would like to attend.

Probably the thing I am most excited for is Class Day. I am a Co-chair for the event, along with my best friend Beth. It truly is amazing. It's the day before graduation. It's a day for our Lil Sis class to say goodbye, and also a day to remember the last four years that have flown by. It's really emotional and gorgeous. I am honored to be planning it! All the girls wear white sundresses. The Lil Sis class makes an ivy/daisy chain that they form the roman numerals 11 (for the graduating class) with later in the day -- here's a picture from when I was the Lil.



Well, I guess that's about it for now -- I'm tired and am ready for sleep!

Happy reading!

The calm before the storm...

It's hard to believe that summer has come and almost gone. What's even harder to believe is that I am going into my final year at Meredith College. I can't believe where I am today. It is going to be a great year. I have so much to look forward to, and, yet, so much to start saying goodbye to.

My intention for this newly edited blog is to keep everyone updated on the happenings as I journey through this final chapter of my undergraduate education. You'll learn about my stresses, my adventures, my successes and failures, and everything and anything else you could ever want to know!

I hope that you'll hop on board and follow along with me as I journey to May 8, 2011 when the class of 2011 will take their final steps across the Meredith College Amphitheater.

Stay tuned ....

What goes around, comes around again....

Well, ladies and gentlemen, I have finished out my junior year at Meredith College. Hard to believe, I know. I cannot believe the direction my life has taken since June 2007 when I graduated high school. There are some things I miss, and others I do not. It has been a long, bumpy, and crazy road, but I would not change one bit of it. I am about to enter my second senior year of my life, and it is quite frightening. While the course-load itself is intimidating, it is the life after May 8, 2011 that scares me the most. While I have ample time to figure this out, there are so many options and I just do not know what will suit me best.

The biggest candidate is graduate school. I do not know where I would want to go. Part of me wants to stay here, in good ol' Raleigh, North Carolina. My two options here would be to go to NCSU (preference) or UNC. NCSU only has a PhD program, which would mean I would be in school for at least another 4-5 years. UNC has Masters degrees, but not as wide of a selection. There are other options like the University of Maryland at College Park, Colorado State University, UNC-Charlotte, etc. It's finding the right fit.Anyway, I'll start talking about what has been going on with me instead of what will happen. Since the last time I posted about my life, and not school, I have done SO many things. I had my first Disney trip. I LOVED IT. I wish I could go back. I got to stay at Saratoga Springs, which was beautiful. We were there for four days and four nights. It was a great trip that I will never forget. Here are some pictures from the trip:
I got my Onyx! For those of you that don't know what that is -- it is the Meredith College class ring. Every Meredith graduate (who is willing or able to buy one) has this ring. It is our signature! I finally got in November of last year after much saving and a few donations (Thank you!). Here is a picture of my ring :)


The other exciting thing I got to do was go to New York City! I went for New Years. This wasn't just the normal NYC trip. We left at 3am on the 31st, drove to Trenton, NJ (catching every bit of snow along the way), caught a train at 10:30am, arrive in NYC at 12:00pm, roamed around for two hours, got lunch/dinner at 2:30/3, and then camped out on 7th Street until 12am. The ball drops, we're all frozen to death, we hit up a McDs to use the restroom, and then it's back to PennStation to catch the train back to Trenton. We get back home at 8am in the morning. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we took a 29 hour trip to NYC. It was stupid, it was fun, but we will never do it again! Haha. I don't have any pictures right now, because there are toooo many and they are too big to load on here. Sad!

Well, I think that's about all the excitement that has happened in the last year. I have two exams before it's time to hit the beach (or, rather, work). I am looking forward to this summer! I have lots of potential plans that I am super stoked about. I am hopefully going to Busch Gardens!!! I haven't been since I went with Puebar during my Sophomore or Junior year in high school. That's a long time! It's my favorite theme park. There are ideas to go to Texas with Tim's family, which would be fun! I might get to see my aunt there! A few of us crazy kids are considering a wild and crazy road trip. I've always wanted to go on one! My friend is working in DC this summer, and I've not been since fifth grade. I really want to go there and to Baltimore to check out the University of Maryland to see if it is where I want to go!

I'm going to try getting better at this! Let me know you're reading! It'll be easier to remember :)

See ya folks!