Relaxed - Finally!

Hello everyone! So, I'm not going to lie to you guys but last week was probably THE most stressful weeks on campus for me, ever. I know, I know . . . I tend to say that my life is stressful. But hey, I always say it's worth it right? Right. And this week, it is definately paying off. While all of my friends are busy studing for midterms and finishing up their research papers, I on the other hand, did all that last week. Now, I'm not saying that this week is a walk in the park. Because, with all my time freed up from my school work I have ample amount of time to dedicate to Relay for Life. We finally got a date and this year's Relay for Life will be on March 19th. And when you factor in our midterm break next week, is not that much time to plan. So this week I have meetings, meetings, meetings. Speaking of Relay, yesterday we had another fundraiser. Now, usually clubs set up a pasta dinner where you can donate money from your meal card. However, we decided that since pasta is an everyday kinda thing here, we'd mix it up and have a Mac-n-Cheese dinner. It was really successful! Last I knew, students gave $1855 dollars off of their cards. No, that's not joke, that number just seems to be everywhere on this campus. But hey, that's really good! We're on our way to our goal of $30,000.
Okay, okay so enough about Relay . . . for now. Last night I also had a meeting for my Term III trip abroad to Ireland. We watched a movie about the Irish war for independence and Civil War. It was really interesting and all, but all the meeting did was want me to skip over this term and leave for Ireland already! (68 days, but hey - who's counting?!) It seems far away, but looking where we started our countdown it's coming faster than we think. Especailly since time seems to fly by on this campus. I swear, sometimes it feels like time is on double time when I'm here. Which, can be a good or bad thing the way you look at it.
So, that's about it. I'll end by saying what I usually say - I can't wait for break!

February will be Fabulous

I don't really think that a month could start off as good as it did today. I woke up this morning looked out the window, and saw the most amazing sight . . . snow! Now, I know not everyone agrees with me on this one, but I love snow and everything about it. And it's only February first so people need to stop complaining about it, you've got months to go people till this weather changes. So, that just put a smile right on my face. Then, I remembered my dad calling last night saying he was coming to visit. He had to drive to Dansville today, which is about an hour away, so he decided he would come have breakfast with me. Even though my class schedule only permitted us to each at the Campus Center, it was the perfect pick-me-up. Because I have my own car here, my dad has yet to see my dorm room this year - so that was exciting. Besides the whole going to class thing, the rest of my day was nice and relaxing. So I say, bring it on February! If today was an indication about how the rest of the month goes, I can't wait.
Now, the thing with going to Elmira College is that it is nearly impossible to get a snow day so I wasn't really surprised when I still had to go to class today. Last night there was a winter weather watch for our county so I went online to see what the forecast was . . . 3-7 inches. That constitutes a weather watch? That's just a winter day where I'm from. Back home they're getting FEET of snow. So, as I do join in complaining about walking to classes today I didn't really think a closing was necessary. The fact of the matter is, Elmira College doesn't have snow days because it never snows enough here. Which I guess could be a good or bad thing depending on your view of snow. But, just to be safe I'll probably sleep with my PJs inside out tonight with a spoon under my pillow. Ya know, a girl can dream can't she?
So I decided that I would play intramural volleyball. And by decided I mean I got a text from a friend saying "hope you wanted to play because you're on our roster." I didn't play last year so I didn't really think about it, but I am so glad that I was put on a team. It's an all girls team made mostly of JV players and the rest are athletic. Our first game was last week and we beat boys from the Men's LAX team! It was pretty amusing to see them get frustrated I must admit. Our record is 2-0 but we have a game tonight with some stiff competition. Alright, so I could end by saying I have to go study, but lets be honesty - that 70s Show is on. Okay, bye!