Life has been pretty crazy lately, hence why it has been four days since I blogged. In the grand scheme of things, blogging sits pretty low on the priority list. I mean, who doesn't love laundry? Or studying? You know, the important things :)
Saturday was the big Notre Dame vs. Purdue football game. But before we discuss that...Saturday morning I went to a brunch for the women of Navigators. We had a great time talking about God and eating yummy food. I am really loving all of the opportunities here for Christian fellowship. I try to take advantage of them as I have time. Of course, the game was a big deal here on campus. I went to the game with my friends and we sat in the crazy student section. We chose good seats right in front of the hot dog, mustard, and ketchup guys. These were good seats because when they were on tv my parents were able to pick me out. Apparently there were several shots of us, which make me very happy. The game, well it didn't turn out so well. But we had a great time cheering on our team and losing our voices. After the game, I went to McDonald's with my friend. (Disclaimer: I do not support McDonald's but sometimes you just gotta eat a sundae)
Sunday morning came around way tooo early. I did go to church though, and I was really glad because the women's choir from Purdue performed for us. Wow. They are an amazing group and their voices are phenomenal. I spent the rest of Sunday doing homework, taking a nap, and talking to the fam. Later that night I went to a presentation by the Center for Career Opportunities on how to approach job recruiters at the job fair. The information was very helpful and I feel much more knoweldgeable when it comes to this whole job thing. And! Ken Burns' new documentary premiered on PBS last night. I only watched an hour because I was so tired but it was amazing. I am hoping to catch a few more episodes this week.
I got a response about my job application back...this job is a secretarial position. The lady will be reviewing resumes and will be contacting people about interviews this week. I am praying that this works out. I really want a job so that I can make a little money and have something to do in my "spare" time. Homecoming week is this week, so there should be lots of fun activities going on campus. I will try to blog again later this week.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Rainy Thursday
Even though it is the first week of fall in Indiana, the weather has been anything but. Earlier this week it was muggy and warm, now it is cooler and rainy. I don't mind the cooler temps, but I am not a big fan of the drizzly rain. It does make for good study conditions though :)
This week hasn't had much going on, which is probably why I haven't been on to blog. Monday I had my speech presentation in Communications. I think that everything went well, I didn't get too nervous. We are supposed to get our grades back on Monday so I am eagerly awaiting those. Tuesday night I had my Senate council meeting which was a lot of fun. It is so cool being a part of the decision making on the Hill. Afterwards I helped out a girl from my Spanish class with studying for the exam. We met up again on Wednesday for lunch to study a bit more before the exam. Hopefully the extra studying did me some good and I got a good grade.
Last night I was able to go to my Bible study. There were only five of us there compared to the 12 or so that were there two weeks ago. Exams were in full swing this week, so that's where a lot of the girls were. It is so awesome reading Ephesians and being able to talk to others about what they are learning. I am so excited to be part of this study and I can't wait to see what God has to teach me through this study.
Today is "Celebrate Indiana's Apples" day in the dining court. Everything is apple themed...yummy! I am very excited about going back for dinner tonight :)
This weekend is the big Purdue vs. Notre Dame game. Hopefully our players will actually show up for the game, unlike last week. It should be a lot of fun even if we don't win.
This week hasn't had much going on, which is probably why I haven't been on to blog. Monday I had my speech presentation in Communications. I think that everything went well, I didn't get too nervous. We are supposed to get our grades back on Monday so I am eagerly awaiting those. Tuesday night I had my Senate council meeting which was a lot of fun. It is so cool being a part of the decision making on the Hill. Afterwards I helped out a girl from my Spanish class with studying for the exam. We met up again on Wednesday for lunch to study a bit more before the exam. Hopefully the extra studying did me some good and I got a good grade.
Last night I was able to go to my Bible study. There were only five of us there compared to the 12 or so that were there two weeks ago. Exams were in full swing this week, so that's where a lot of the girls were. It is so awesome reading Ephesians and being able to talk to others about what they are learning. I am so excited to be part of this study and I can't wait to see what God has to teach me through this study.
Today is "Celebrate Indiana's Apples" day in the dining court. Everything is apple themed...yummy! I am very excited about going back for dinner tonight :)
This weekend is the big Purdue vs. Notre Dame game. Hopefully our players will actually show up for the game, unlike last week. It should be a lot of fun even if we don't win.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Family Day/Weekend
Ah. What a great weekend! The family came up on Saturday which was very nice of them...you know, it was Family Day after all :) Anyways, we went to the stadium with high hopes for our Boilers, and left with crushed hearts. But that's quite all right. We had a great time hanging out, eating cotton candy, and being fried by thes sun. Even though the Boilers didn't pull out a win we still had a great time at Ross Ade.
After the game, we went to the Den to get our Den pops...yum! Then it was out to the Tippecanoe mall. I was supposed to find a winter coat (which didn't happen) but instead I found a fleece and some cute shoes. The mall was nice, we spent a lot of time walking around in all of the different stores. By the time we were done at the mall we were ready for food. Pizza Hut did the trick, as the buffet always does. Wal-Mart was next on the list and my mom insured that I would not go hungry for the next mom. I can't wait to dive in to all of my new goodies :)
Alli came back with me to the apartment while the rest of the family headed to the hotel. We had a great time bonding as sisses. She somehow convinced me to watch Twilight (I think there was something in the water) with her. Nevertheless, we still had a good time eating oreos and laughing at the movie. She claims that the futon was not comfortable, but it's better than the floor, right?
Sunday morning the parents and Jon came back for us and we went to church at the University Church. Its quite a bit different than the church back home, so I don't think my brother and sister knew what to think. But we had a good time together and that's all that matters. Next on the list was eating lunch at Wiley Dining Court. We stuffed ourselves full, but not too full! After lunch we headed to SnoBear Frozen Custard and ate some good frozen custard. Like all things, our fun time had to end. The fam left around 2 and I had the joy of doing all that homework that had piled up over the weekend.
Not too busy of a week next week, and I am looking forward to that!
After the game, we went to the Den to get our Den pops...yum! Then it was out to the Tippecanoe mall. I was supposed to find a winter coat (which didn't happen) but instead I found a fleece and some cute shoes. The mall was nice, we spent a lot of time walking around in all of the different stores. By the time we were done at the mall we were ready for food. Pizza Hut did the trick, as the buffet always does. Wal-Mart was next on the list and my mom insured that I would not go hungry for the next mom. I can't wait to dive in to all of my new goodies :)
Alli came back with me to the apartment while the rest of the family headed to the hotel. We had a great time bonding as sisses. She somehow convinced me to watch Twilight (I think there was something in the water) with her. Nevertheless, we still had a good time eating oreos and laughing at the movie. She claims that the futon was not comfortable, but it's better than the floor, right?
Sunday morning the parents and Jon came back for us and we went to church at the University Church. Its quite a bit different than the church back home, so I don't think my brother and sister knew what to think. But we had a good time together and that's all that matters. Next on the list was eating lunch at Wiley Dining Court. We stuffed ourselves full, but not too full! After lunch we headed to SnoBear Frozen Custard and ate some good frozen custard. Like all things, our fun time had to end. The fam left around 2 and I had the joy of doing all that homework that had piled up over the weekend.
Not too busy of a week next week, and I am looking forward to that!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
A Week of Firsts
Tonight I had my first math exam! Wow, that is really not that exciting, but it should be noted. I sat in Elliot Hall of Music with too many other students. If you think that taking a math exam is nerve wracking imagine it with probably 500 other people with a lap board. Yes. Math is fun! Anyways, I think the exam went all right there were just a few questions that I wasn't sure what the answer was.
On Tuesday, I rode the bus to Wal-Mart. This was a first for me. I have rode the bus around campus but never off campus. Not only did I ride the bus off campus, I also rode it alone...duh duh duh! No worries, I made it to Wal-Mart all right and I made it back in one piece. See, all is good! :) I actually don't mind the transportation here even though it can be a little bit unreliable.
Monday really wasn't a day of firsts, but something exciting did happen! General Mills was on campus and they had a cereal bar set up next to the engineering fountain. They had every cereal known to man avaiable! Needless to say, as soon as I found out about this I got myself a bowl of Lucky Charms. Its crazy how a little bit of cereal can make your day so much better!
On Friday I have my Spanish presentation. I hope that I get rid of my cough by then...it is rather difficult to ennunciate when every word I say sounds awful or is interrupted by a cough! No worries, I don't have the flu, just the sniffles :)
On Tuesday, I rode the bus to Wal-Mart. This was a first for me. I have rode the bus around campus but never off campus. Not only did I ride the bus off campus, I also rode it alone...duh duh duh! No worries, I made it to Wal-Mart all right and I made it back in one piece. See, all is good! :) I actually don't mind the transportation here even though it can be a little bit unreliable.
Monday really wasn't a day of firsts, but something exciting did happen! General Mills was on campus and they had a cereal bar set up next to the engineering fountain. They had every cereal known to man avaiable! Needless to say, as soon as I found out about this I got myself a bowl of Lucky Charms. Its crazy how a little bit of cereal can make your day so much better!
On Friday I have my Spanish presentation. I hope that I get rid of my cough by then...it is rather difficult to ennunciate when every word I say sounds awful or is interrupted by a cough! No worries, I don't have the flu, just the sniffles :)
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Great Weekend!
Saturday started off really early-I woke up around 7:30. I had to be at my volunteering meeting place at 9, hence the early morning. I headed to the Boys and Girls Club with about 25 other people who were excited to volunteer. (Or as excited as you can be at 10 AM) We helped out the organization by painting many of the rooms in the inside. We had walls to paint, tiles to paint, cinder blocks to cover, etc. Needless to say, there was a lot of work to do. In just 3 hours, we nearly completed everything that needed to be done. Its amazing how much work can be done so quickly when there are a lot of helping hands. I love being able to help out in the community, and one Saturday a month isn't even that much.
After I was done volunteering, my friend Heather came over and we spent the afternoon hanging out. I was doing my homework, while she browsed my music selection. Although the football games were one, we didn't really pay attention. (I am actually sad that I missed the Notre Dame upset...) We wanted to watch the Purdue game, but it didn't start until 10:15. Needless to say, I didn't watch that game...
This morning I headed to breakfast and ran into my RA and her fiancee. They invited me to eat with them...a nice treat! Plus they drove me back to my apartment. Any time I don't have to walk up the hill is always a blessing. I went to church around 10:30-I actually tried riding out my bike. It went relatively well so I think I will be doing that more often! We had a great service, and I met a new freshman. After church there was a bbq and free rides on the Boilermaker Special. (The official mascot of Purdue!) I am so excited that I can now say that I have rode the Boilermaker Special!
This afternoon I have been working on my homework, and I am planning on heading down to the library in the next few minutes. The weather is great and I am so happy about that! Its supposed to be nice all week, yay! I am going to be pretty busy this week, but I will try to blog at least once :)
After I was done volunteering, my friend Heather came over and we spent the afternoon hanging out. I was doing my homework, while she browsed my music selection. Although the football games were one, we didn't really pay attention. (I am actually sad that I missed the Notre Dame upset...) We wanted to watch the Purdue game, but it didn't start until 10:15. Needless to say, I didn't watch that game...
This morning I headed to breakfast and ran into my RA and her fiancee. They invited me to eat with them...a nice treat! Plus they drove me back to my apartment. Any time I don't have to walk up the hill is always a blessing. I went to church around 10:30-I actually tried riding out my bike. It went relatively well so I think I will be doing that more often! We had a great service, and I met a new freshman. After church there was a bbq and free rides on the Boilermaker Special. (The official mascot of Purdue!) I am so excited that I can now say that I have rode the Boilermaker Special!
This afternoon I have been working on my homework, and I am planning on heading down to the library in the next few minutes. The weather is great and I am so happy about that! Its supposed to be nice all week, yay! I am going to be pretty busy this week, but I will try to blog at least once :)
Friday, September 11, 2009
The weekend...it's in sight!
I love Fridays. Not only because I have only three classes but also because it means that the weekend is almost here. Even though it was only a four day week, it seems like it has gone on for much longer than that. I can't believe that it's only been a little less that I was at home. Crazy stuff!
Wednesday night I went to my first Navigators Bible study. I was doubtful about going only because it was "across the way" at Windsor at some hall I had never heard of. However, I did decide to go and I am glad that I did. There are about 12 or so other girls in the group, most of whom live in Windsor. (I am the only Hilltop representative, woot woot!) We are going to be studying the book of Ephesians this fall. I have read the book before, but I am looking forward to reading it again. At first I was a a little worried about the study. For eachchapter of Ephesians we are supposed to mark everytime God, Jesus Christ, Him, He, or Holy Spirit comes up. Then we are supposed to write a sentence using that word. It sounds like a lot of work, and I know it will be. But if I am going to be serious about growing in my faith, it's going to take some work. This is just for the overview of Ephesians, so it will be interesting how the rest of the study pans out. Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to make it next week because of an evening math exam I have..
Last night, I went to the Photography Club callout meeting. They seem like a pretty cool group of kids. The best part is threre is an actual darkroom on campus that we can use. I am hoping that I will be able to go to their meetings, but my weeknights are already really full as it is. We will just have to see how things work out.
Tonight, my RA is having a movie night for our building in her room. I am really excited about going and getting to know the other girls better. Tomorrow is the Boiler Volunteer Network day. I am going to some organization to help with some general housekeeping. It might not be the most exciting job, but I am looking forward to being able to serve others.
Other than that, it's just homework and studying along with heading down to the food court to get some tasty food! :)
Wednesday night I went to my first Navigators Bible study. I was doubtful about going only because it was "across the way" at Windsor at some hall I had never heard of. However, I did decide to go and I am glad that I did. There are about 12 or so other girls in the group, most of whom live in Windsor. (I am the only Hilltop representative, woot woot!) We are going to be studying the book of Ephesians this fall. I have read the book before, but I am looking forward to reading it again. At first I was a a little worried about the study. For eachchapter of Ephesians we are supposed to mark everytime God, Jesus Christ, Him, He, or Holy Spirit comes up. Then we are supposed to write a sentence using that word. It sounds like a lot of work, and I know it will be. But if I am going to be serious about growing in my faith, it's going to take some work. This is just for the overview of Ephesians, so it will be interesting how the rest of the study pans out. Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to make it next week because of an evening math exam I have..
Last night, I went to the Photography Club callout meeting. They seem like a pretty cool group of kids. The best part is threre is an actual darkroom on campus that we can use. I am hoping that I will be able to go to their meetings, but my weeknights are already really full as it is. We will just have to see how things work out.
Tonight, my RA is having a movie night for our building in her room. I am really excited about going and getting to know the other girls better. Tomorrow is the Boiler Volunteer Network day. I am going to some organization to help with some general housekeeping. It might not be the most exciting job, but I am looking forward to being able to serve others.
Other than that, it's just homework and studying along with heading down to the food court to get some tasty food! :)
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
What a week!
I am so sorry that I haven't blogged in over a week. To be honest, I am not even sure that last week was even that busy! But a lot did happen over the weekend, so let's recap.
On Friday afternoon I decided that I was going to come home. Bruce and Marissa were coming down for the football game on Saturday so I was just going to catch a ride with them. Saturday morning started early with the drums goinng up and down State Street around 6 AM. Shortly after, the Boilermaker special was running around campus. Needless to say, sleeping in on Saturdays just does not happen! However, it was okay because I headed down to the dining court and they had coffee so all was good. I headed over to the stadium around 10:30 with my roommate, her friends, and one of my friends. We got good seats in the student section near the far end zone. The game went really well (Purdue won!) and I had a great time. It was super warm with the sun beating down, but other than that I can't complain.
After the game, I gave Bruce and Marissa the best tour I could muster. Fortunately I did not get lost, which was somewhat of a miracle. It is so awesome to show someone else what is going on at the place where I am living. It is like seeeing the world from a whole new perspective. Once we had tramped around campus we were plenty hungry for a good dinner! Ford was just the place...and it was the only dining court open! Ah, the joys of a buffet dinner after a long day with no food since breakfast! Of course, after we were done eating we were all nearly comatose. Fortuantely we were not too tired, and were able to make it back home safe and sound.
Sunday started early with church. It was so good tobe back at my home church to see everyone. I have missed my church a lot since I have gotten to Purdue. After we were done with church we went out to eat at Mancino's...yummy!
Monday was an exciting day because my mom's parents came up for the day. We hung out togeter, minus Alli because she had to go to work. We had a nice bbq lunch...compliments of the father chef :) My friend's parents came around 2 to take me back to Purdue. The weekend sure went by fast! I was so glad that I was able to go home and be with the fam. (And to take food back of course!)
Classes have started back up with full force. I have a few speeches I am working on which I am hoping will go well. Tomorrow night I have my first Bible study meeting with the Navigators. Hopefully that will go well. Other than that, it's just class and studying.
On Friday afternoon I decided that I was going to come home. Bruce and Marissa were coming down for the football game on Saturday so I was just going to catch a ride with them. Saturday morning started early with the drums goinng up and down State Street around 6 AM. Shortly after, the Boilermaker special was running around campus. Needless to say, sleeping in on Saturdays just does not happen! However, it was okay because I headed down to the dining court and they had coffee so all was good. I headed over to the stadium around 10:30 with my roommate, her friends, and one of my friends. We got good seats in the student section near the far end zone. The game went really well (Purdue won!) and I had a great time. It was super warm with the sun beating down, but other than that I can't complain.
After the game, I gave Bruce and Marissa the best tour I could muster. Fortunately I did not get lost, which was somewhat of a miracle. It is so awesome to show someone else what is going on at the place where I am living. It is like seeeing the world from a whole new perspective. Once we had tramped around campus we were plenty hungry for a good dinner! Ford was just the place...and it was the only dining court open! Ah, the joys of a buffet dinner after a long day with no food since breakfast! Of course, after we were done eating we were all nearly comatose. Fortuantely we were not too tired, and were able to make it back home safe and sound.
Sunday started early with church. It was so good tobe back at my home church to see everyone. I have missed my church a lot since I have gotten to Purdue. After we were done with church we went out to eat at Mancino's...yummy!
Monday was an exciting day because my mom's parents came up for the day. We hung out togeter, minus Alli because she had to go to work. We had a nice bbq lunch...compliments of the father chef :) My friend's parents came around 2 to take me back to Purdue. The weekend sure went by fast! I was so glad that I was able to go home and be with the fam. (And to take food back of course!)
Classes have started back up with full force. I have a few speeches I am working on which I am hoping will go well. Tomorrow night I have my first Bible study meeting with the Navigators. Hopefully that will go well. Other than that, it's just class and studying.
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