A Short Blurb for an Uneventful Week

It's a little over a week until Easter Break, and a few hours over three days before I leave for NYC.  That's right; I said it: NEW YORK CITY!  Every spring, the college takes students to NYC for the day, and that day just happens to be this Saturday!  So, I'm going with two of my friends: Molly and Katlyn.  We just started talking today about where all we are going and what all we are doing, but I can tell you that it will involve a lot of SHOPPING!!!!  More on that after the trip

the quality isn't that, great, but I'm holding one of the papers that I designed

Not a whole lot has happened since I've been back.  The paper comes out this Friday, though, so I've been pretty busy with that (for those of you who don't know, I'm the Layout and Design Editor of the Thielensian (our school paper)).  Not only do I write articles for every paper, but I am also that one that compiles everyone else's articles into what it the Thielensian.  This particular issue contains four of my articles:  "Meteors Prepare to Enter Earth's Atmosphere" (or something like that, I don't remember exactly what it's called, but it's about meteor showers), "Thiel Hires New Coach" (it's about the newly hired shooting coach), "Recycling Project Receives Grant" (about a grant the environmental club received), and "Act 101 at Thiel" (about the Act 101 program here at Thiel).

Other than the paper, well... I got cookies in the mail today; I got officially signed up to live in the WING house next year (NOT in a dorm =D ); and Molly and I gave a presentation to Dr. VanAkin toady (yea, I know before I said that it would be presenting it last Thursday, but there was a mix-up with the dates, and we ended up presenting today).  The presentation was about the necessity for an update to the Science Building.  Overall, I think that it went well, and he seemed really receptive to the idea.  Other than that, I haven't done anything out of the ordinary during the past week; but, after NYC, I'm sure I'll have some pics and stories!!!!


(if the link to the Thielensian page doesn't work, here is the URL: http://www.thiel.edu/Thielensian/index.htm)

Spring Break

Duck Tape Rose

Well, I've been back to school for a few days, now (about two and a half, to be exact).  I haven't really done too much; Molly and I worked more on the speech that we will be presenting to Dr. VanAkin (the president of the college) later this week, I went to class, and I made two Duck Tape roses for two of my friends.  Now that I've filled you in on my boring two days, ...well, you'll just have to read on and see.

Aunt Kim, Grandma Jeanne, mum, and me

MJ (my cousin, Mackenzie), mum, and me

The last I spoke to you, I was in Ohio at a place called Camp Fredrick.  I was supposed to be there for the whole week, but plans changed (but we'll get there in a little bit).  On Monday, I spent about three hours building a ladder with some of the other people who were on the trip with me.  I worked on some homework, watched a TV show, and played Spider Solitaire and Minesweeper (which I JUST found out is actually MINEsweeper and not MINDsweeper) for the remainder of the day.  On Tuesday, I woke up at 7:00 to be at a nursing home at 8:00.  There, we spent two hours sweeping the floors and wiping off tables.  For lunch, we were served sloppy joes (which I couldn't eat because I gave up meet for lent) and cookies (yay, lunch).  Then, later that afternoon, Dad came to pick me up to take me home.

Friday night's dinner :-P

We managed to arrive home JUST in time for me to go in town for the late class of karate.  So, of course, I did; I surprised everyone there (no one thought that I was coming home until Easter).  The next day, I went to visit Grandma Criswell.  Other than that, I stayed home and cleaned.  On Thursday, I went to Visit Grandma Criswell again.  After that, I went golfing with one of my friends (but we only got to hole 7 before it began POURING), and spent two hours reminding myself that I could be a decent golfer if only I could putt ("If only, if only the woodpecker sighed..."  (did you get the reference?  If you didn't, you should go read the book Holes because it's a great book)).  Then, I went home to make cupcakes for karate later that night (We were having one of our baking days (Every now and then, when I'm at karate, my friends and I take turns baking goodies (This time, I was making cupcakes and PJ was making cookies.  YUM!).).). 

the cake I made for mum

I spent much of Friday baking a cake for my mother's surprise party that evening (she finished her radiation treatments that day).  I also took the time to go visit Grandma Jeanne for a bit.  When mum got home, dad, Camden, mum, and I sat down for a very yummy lobster-tail dinner (are you jealous?).  Then, some of the family came over for cake and ice cream, and we finished off the evening by watching a family movie (Jack and Jill)





Saturday, I went shopping in Altoona and then to my cousin's wedding shower.  Then, on Sunday, I came back to school.  And I'm pretty sure that covers everything.  As always, have a great week!

Oops... I got a little behind

Hello all,

just a pic a took during the past few weeks

As most of you are aware, it has been a few weeks since I have updated this (three to be exact).  I have just been so busy with classes, homework, the Thielensian, and Sorority stuff.  Now, let’s see… the last time I updated my blog was… the weekend after Valentine’s Day (but you can all figure that out by looking at my previous post.  Anyway, time for an update on my Life as a College Freshman. 

another pic I took during the last few weeks

The week after Valentine’s Day was relatively uneventful.  I had homework and classes and study groups.  About the only thing interesting that happened was on Monday, when Audrey wasn’t on campus and she asked me to run the Thielensian meeting, but even that wasn’t very exciting; it was a pretty “by-the-book” type of meeting: I assigned articles and then everybody left.  And that was pretty much my week.

a pic of Bess and Sean during our presentations

The week after that was a really busy one with schoolwork; I had three tests.  The week began on Sunday (duh!); the Chi Omega’s had a “Member Retreat” (where members hung out with each other all day), but I missed most of it because I was studying for my Calc II test.  Also on Sunday, Coleman (my boyfriend at the time) and I broke up.  Then, on Monday, I took my Calc II Test (And I did not do very well on it; Calc II is really difficult.).  I spent Tuesday studying for my Scriptures midterm, which was scheduled for Wednesday (I received an A on it).  Wednesday night and Thursday were reserved for studying Western Humanities; I had my test in that class on Friday (and I also earned an A on it).

the Bunny Family on Big-Little day

The following week began on Sunday with Big-Little Day (A Big is like a big sister; they act as a mentor).  My big is named Ellie and I am now part of the Bunny Family.  The next day, Molly and I had a co-authored paper due in OWE, and the remainder of my week was devoted to studying physics and watching Monk, The Big Bang Theory, Switched at Birth, and Pretty Little Liars.  Spring break began that Friday, and my parents and brother came to Greenville to see me, since I was staying on campus until today (Sunday), when I left with the Habitat for Humanity group to go to Ohio.  Camden stayed in my room Friday and Saturday night, and during the day on Saturday, the four of us went shopping at the Outlets and then went to Hosse’s for dinner.  (I got some new clothes and such.)  I had a lot of fun, and I think they did, too.

Mum and I at Hosse's

Currently, I am sitting in Ohio.  Tomorrow, we start working on different areas of the camp.  I’ll have to let everyone know how my week goes!