Happy "Let's steal this land from the Indians" Day!!

For me, the week before Thanksgiving Break seems to always be a bit off. And I mean that usually I'm at that place in course work where there isn't anything WAY too big that is due, so part of me tends to just cruise on through but then part of me must always remember that the classwork that I will have to do over break is ridiculous! This break I must be working on my Senior Capstone paper for history, reading a book (which I still need to go to the library and get) and a small reflection paper--don't worry, this is far from the end of the list. So as great as it seems to be on Thanksgiving break, the teachers never let you forget that you are still in school. Sometimes I feel like they do not remember the fact that we have families to visit that we have not seen in quite a few months! Oh well.

This past week was filled with many things for me. One being the Social Mentor trip to Crown Center which I helped to organize. It was a blast! We rented out the entire Ice Terrace and then hosted about 120 freshmen and mentors. To read more check out Joe's Blog too!

Sadly, my car was still having trouble during the week, and I was getting very concerned since the trip home (3 hours away to Springfield, MO) was coming up! So she went back in but to a different mechanic who was actually able to find the problem. Stuck Thermostat.

Then, after hanging out for the weekend, going to Marshall Missouri to help the Beta Chi chapter of my sorority Theta Phi Alpha with their initiation, and packing to go home I can now say that I am super excited to be at home (but not thrilled about all that homework)!!

Check back next week to hear about all of the fun things I will have done over break....plus an exciting new change too!! :)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!

yes...I deactivated facebook it was that bad...

Last week was my first week working at the National Archives and though some people might look at what I do at work, is quite tedious and unimportant....I really do love it! As I was sitting there amongst all of the files and boxes and 100 year old court cases I realized why I love it so much. In the past, I have always worked in the service industry. My first job in high school was as a restaurant called Fuddruckers, after that I worked as a caterer at the Springfield Cardinals, and this past summer I worked at a country club. Each of these places were all about giving people what they want, making sure they are happy. Well, let me tell ya...in the grand scheme of life the fact that your water glass isn't filled on time or that your catered food doesn't come with gratuity included...DOESN'T MATTER! I'm so happy that now, I can work some place and really know that I am handling documents and files that allowed someone to become a US citizen 100 years ago, or that the government was keeping tabs on Indian reservation schools during the 19th century. When I'm at work...the fact that there are people out there who think they deserve anything they want just because they have money...makes no difference.

Well, sorry guys...that's my little soap box for right now :-/

As for the rest of my week at school...yup, you guessed it still busy. And it came to a dramatic finish with the emergency pit stop my car had to make to the radiator shop on friday, and initiation of our fall class for my sorority Theta Phi Alpha! I'm so excited about all my new sisters!!

And, as any college student would tell you this time of year.... I CANNOT WAIT FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK!! Don't worry...I'll give you a great big long list next time of how awesome my break is! As for now...I must make sure to get a good grasp on this week so that I can make it through the rest of the semester!

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!

Well...here it is again...another week come and another week gone...with the countdown to Thanksgiving growing ever smaller as the holiday grows near!


Senior year...well, while it is very much a blessing in all of it's rights, it comes at a very different calibur than the previous 3 years. The routine is familiar which makes it manageable however, the weight of being a senior and knowing that come this time next year I will have to have a real full-time job. And not only one that is a full-time job, but hopefully one that i can build a career off of! Ahh!

Last week was filled with feelings of growing up and being on the far edge of childhood. The rough draft for my Senior Capstone paper for my History degree was due...needless to say I was swamped all week! God bless my roommates for understanding when I had overtaken the kitchen table with my work.


Working towards my History degree at times makes me a little nervous because career paths in History are not always abundantly available. It just so happens that I have a work-study position in the Student Development office here on campus where offices such as The Counseling Center, Residence Life, Campus Ministry, Student Retention and the Career Center are located. Mike Theobald, the Director of the Career Center can offer some great advice for people like me-those who don't quite know what is available to them and want some help...we had a little chat last week and I definitely recommend the Career Center and it's services!


The Social Mentors also had their annual trip to the Haunted Houses here in Kansas City! While I unfortunately could not go (yes...I still had to work on my paper) I know it was a success. many people returned saying they had a blast! Next thing on the Social Mentor agenda is Ice Skating at Crown Center! I can't wait!


Well...in light of this wonderful fall day I have a great bike-ride planned and a trip to the park with Joe!

Have a wonderful week everybody...and please don't kill eachother after the election results come in! ;-)