Blog #10

Yay last one! So it turns out that my phone is a lost cause. I have spent the last three hours on the phone with different people in the tech department of apple. Because I have apple-care, apples insurance, I only have to pay $50 bucks rather than the $500 or so that it would be to get a brand new one. The downside is I paid $100 dollars for apple care and now $50 dollars for a new phone. Oh well I guess that's what i get for being a klutz. So needless to say once I left Scotty's my night was not super amazing considering the fact that I had to then tell my father what happened and then spend three hours mostly on hold while being transferred to different departments.
On a happier note this week has been pretty amazing especially when I got to see the Life of Pi on Saturday.  For those of you who don't know the story begins in India. India is one of the many places I want to visit because it is so beautiful and it has such an amazing culture. From everyone I have ever talked to I have heard that it is the biggest culture shock they have ever had non the less I am still drawn to India, i t intrigues me. My parents however are not too keen on this idea of mine. India is notorious for having constant power outages as well as food shortages. They are still in somewhat of a transition stage some of India longs to become westernized while the rest of India is adamant about sticking to the old traditions. Oh gosh now I am just rambling, according to my mother I could talk about India for hours on end if you get me talking about it.

Blog #10

       This shall be my final blog. It was good semester with all of you guys. I luckily don’t have very many finals, so this semester a good way to ease into college life. It’s just going to get tougher from here on out. Although if it didn’t, then what would be the point? Personally, I need something at least a little bit challenging to keep my interest. I also hope to find more fun experiences and meet new people in the next semester. With that said, I’m more focused on Christmas over next semester at the moment.

I have to say that Christmas is my favorite holiday, and it’s not just because of the presents. All of the decorations, the feeling, and the snow (hopefully) are good parts of it as well. I already have my Christmas stations on Pandora set and playing. The music really brings about that “Christmas spirit.” It’s not the best, but I have already decorated my room. Christmas dinner is probably the best I eat all year. It’s even better than Thanksgiving in my opinion, but I’ll have to wait until break for it. With that said, I wish you all the best of luck on your finals. Keep in touch.

Blog #10

Wow, this semester flew right by us.  Doesn't like we have been in college for four months.  Now only five and half more years to go. lol   Before I break out the unlimited Halo 4 and chocolate candy, I have to make it through dead week and finals week.  I've heard some very scary things about both.  I'm trying to stay positive and drink Starbucks to make it through, but I feel that I may need another outlet.  Thank God I only have two finals that will be over the last Wednesday, so at least I get to go home a little earlier.  I really need to study for these last two exams.  The university puts so much emphasis on finals and how they can make or break you.  I really need to make me.  I will take finals very serious, but I refuse to let them drive me crazy.

Blog #10

I got back from the Learning Community event at Scotty's Brewhouse not to long ago and I had a blast! I was introduced to a Bison burger which is like a hamburger but bison meat instead of cattle meat. I was pretty skeptical at first, but with my first bite it was heaven. Bison>cattle. HANDS DOWN. The friends I have made this year in my learning community are some of my best. I always have a hilarious time when I'm with them because we all have a great sense of humor. I really hope the friendships with these great people last throughout the rest of my life.

Blog # 9

So over break I went to see my lovely grandparents in Iowa. It was great to see them and my cousins who I haven't seen in over a year. I do however wish I would have gone home instead of going to Iowa so I could see all my friends I haven't seen since August. Since my grandparents could tell I was sad about this and a little bored since I didn't know anyone in the town but them they came up with their own "fun " alternatives. This consisted of me spending 12 hours in a tractor plowing their corn fields  Waking up at 4 a.m. to sit in a deer stand in 30 degree weather and not see a single deer. And go to walmart on black Friday. I tell you if one more soccer mom shoves a cart into my back to get her kid a barbie I might snap. Overall however I had a very enjoyable break. I got to see lots of my family and eat delicious food. I hope everyone else had a fantastic thanksgiving!

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I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving break.  Hopefully you were able to beat all the traffic leaving campus.  I on the other hand did not experience any traffic jams.  I guess that is one of the advantages leaving at 8 at night.  I especially enjoyed the long car ride home with my best friend in the passenger seat acting as my scribe whenever I received a new text message.

During break I was in the ultimate lazy mood and only the unbeatable prices at Wal-Mart and several other shopping centers could move me.  Before I attended the ever crazy Black Friday sales I prepared by stuffing myself full of turkey, ham, and about 3 pieces of my mom’s delicious pumpkin pie.  With a food baby in tow, I made my way to Wal-Mart.  I really enjoyed having people crowed me twenty minutes before eight.  I mean who doesn’t like being pushed and shoved, having people crowd surf above your head, or even steal precious items from your hands.  I was extremely tempted to yell out “May the odds be ever in you favor” or even “Let the games begin.”  I am sure I would have received a few knowing giggles.  At the end of the day, or should I say morning, my body was sore and my credit card was limp.  I did not buy everything I wanted, but I did get the important items.

The rest of my break consisted of me testing out my brand new, and I must add FREE, Droid Razor and being a couch potato.  While I was perfecting my potato skills I added something new to my ever growing list of addictions.  I am now an addict to the ever popular HBO hit TV show True Blood.  I cannot help but to laugh along with Sookie when she learns that the new vampire in town is name Bill or be shocked when Rene turns out to be the murderer.  I could not take my eyes off the screen and I ended up watching all of season one.

  I did though attempt to rise from my stupor and go out with friends.  Unfortunately, the night ended up with me on the top of the Ferdinand fire tower with legs shaking like a big bowl of jelly.  I am not very fond of heights and I am still not quite sure how they convinced me to climb the 158 steps to the top.  I am even more confused how they got me down the stairs, since I had to look at the ground for each step.

With break finally open, I dragged myself back up to campus and decorated my room.  My room may not look like a winter wonder land, but with Christmas lights hanging from the walls and sticky snowflake, snowmen, and reindeer scattered throughout the room it sure comes close.  Beth even brought back a countdown chain so we can keep track of how many days till Christmas.

10 more days till St. Nick comes

20 more days till the end of the semester

30 more days till Santa comes

                AND

26 more days till the end of the world?!?!

Blog #10

Turkey, catching up with friends and family, pumpkin pie, Christmas decorations, and Christmas music. There's nothing like being home for Thanksgiving break. My favorite thing about going home for break was spending time with my family. I don't go home very often so we always have things to talk about. And of course I love the homemade meals. Thanksgiving dinner is the best. It's the only day when you can eat so much food and people won't judge you...maybe. This is my favorite time of the year. Now I can finally listen to Christmas music! I seriously can't wait until Christmas. I love coming back to campus and seeing Christmas trees and lights all around. It makes it that much easier to know that Christmas is right around the corner. I can't believe that the semester is almost over! Only three more weeks!!! But, it's going to be a pretty tough three weeks. Finals week will be difficult and it will be filled with lots of study breaks, caffeine, late nights, and lots of studying. We are almost done with our first semester of college. And I don't think my first college semester could have gone better. I love Purdue so much and I'm so glad I'm here.