I feel like Maymester is flying by, but at the same time feel like two months have passed by! Going to class from 9:30-5 is no joke. By the end of the day I have no energy and tons to get done. So I usually get back home, write papers and study for tests for going out for a good long run.
My running is getting better. I did 4.5 miles today in 44 minutes. I know this is pretty slow, but I am not the fastest in the world. I want to be able to run the Peachtree in under an hour, but I think I got started to late in my training. We will just have to wait and see. I will increase my distance a little more every week.
This past weekend was great. Got to spend the whole weekend with my baby and we did nothing. It was so relaxing and also some quality time together. We have been running around so much in the past few months going to events that it was nice to have nothing on our plate. Especially since the next few months are going to be busy again. We did go to Momma Jill's and hung out at her new pool. It is so nice to have somewhere to get a tan and cool off this summer. Plus then I can get some time with my other family. We got to see Emily, Ben, and the boys too. I just love getting to hang out with them. The boys always make me smile and I got to snuggle Gavin a bit. He is getting so big!
Also some suggestions: Invictus is AWESOME and I think anyone who has not seen it needs to! It did a great job showing South Africa's struggle with discrimination between the races and how Nelson Mandela helped to bridge the gap. Just a very inspiring story! Also, Travis and I have gotten into True Blood. It is not the most stellar show...bad acting and accents, but has still managed to suck us in. They are so good with the cliff hangers.
Now just getting ready to finish up these two classes (done next Tuesday). Also get a nice beach trip this weekend to Amelia Island with my parents, Amanda and her friend Becca, and Trav and I. Should be a good weekend with some relaxation and good company. Hoping to get some books read and I can let you know what I thought of them! :)
Travis and I at my senior formal
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Maymester Begins
The past two weeks have been so busy! I have hardly had time to think!
Last week my finals went well. I ended with 3 A's, 1 B+, and 1 B-. Not too bad. Probably could have worked a little harder to more that B+ to an A...but all in all grades where higher then I first thought, so I guess I can't complain!
This past weekend was so much fun. Graduation potluck was great and I had several good friends show up with their families. We had good food and good company and it was great. The we headed to the football stadium for UGA graduation. I found my roommate and we were able to sit together and hang out so that was nice. Alton Brown was are speaker and he surprised us all with his awesome speech. He had great advice and was so down to earth. After that I headed back to Dunwoody to celebrate Mother's Day with my favorite woman in the whole world! After all we have been through...the fighting, the yelling, and all in all the awful high school years, I am so so thankful we have made it to where we are. I love her with my whole heart and she is my best friend. I love hearing her advice and listening to her opinions. Basically I know I couldn't have made it this far without her and I am thankful everyday that I was blessed with such a wonderful momma! That being said we went to church in the morning. I have to say I love the new minister, Jason. He is great and I think he ha great potential to fill Dr. Price's shoes. And as always, Shannon and Phil are great ministers and have helped see our church through a lot. After church we went to See Iron Man 2. It was AWESOME!!! Such a great cast. I think Robert Downy Jr. is so awesome and is great in almost every role he plays. Always brings a bit of humor. If you haven't seen it, I suggest it. Then we had a yummy dinner at Seasons 52. Such a cool restaurant!
Monday was my last day before classes so I spent the day with Travis, and what did we do??? Saw Iron Man 2! :) Yes I went two day in a row and loved it the second time too. Later we had dinner with Momma Jill since I didn't get to see her for Mother's Day. Then it was back to Athens.
This week has been so busy. I am taking two Maymester classes. One class basically equals one week in a regular semester so we are there for 2 hours and 45 min a day...for ONE class. So I am there from 9:30-12:15 and then back from 2-4:45. It makes for a very long day! My first class is Employment Law with Dr. B-A. I really love it! She is so interesting and makes the information interesting. I also know a lot of people in the class so that makes it fun too. No tests, but lots of papers on articles we have read ad because it is such a short time period I have one due almost everyday. Then my other class is I-O Psychology. The professor is this older man and he is so sweet, but I have to admit the class is a little boring and you can tell that the other students are bored. I feel that they are a little rude being on facebook and their phones the whole time...why even come? I try to make eye contact with him and participate when he asks questions. Hopefully it makes him feel better that someone is listening and less nervous to be in front of a class. I think people never realize how hard it can be to be a professor sometimes. It is hard to present in front of a huge class!
This week I have had some fun on my 2 hour break. Wednesday I went to Marti's at Midday with an old high school friend. I have never been to this place so it was fun to try something new. Everyone always raves about it, but I have still never tried it. Man I have been missing out! Such yummy chicken salad sandwiches and pita chips. It is so girly and cute and really good! Will definitely have to go again! Then Thursday I was able to run over to the Martins' and snuggle little Theo! He is soooo cute! I just love him and he is only a week old, so still the perfect little bundle to snuggle. I also got to see Bella and chat with Mrs Martin! I just love them so much and realize how much I am going to miss them. Feel like those kids are kinda my babies too!! :)
I had a tiny melt down today...I was leaving the apartment for the weekend to head to class and then straight to Atlanta. Debbie and Megan (two of my roomies) have been here this past week and I thought they would be around all summer, or until they found a job. But I guessed wrong..they are leaving this weekend. I started crying. It is like everything hit me like a brick wall. College is over and I am going to be split up from so many of my good friends. I have some really great friends and I am so sad that I will not be able to see them everyday. I am so excited to move to Atlanta and get a place with Travis. I can't wait to walk in and see him at the end of the day. But I am so going to miss walking into an apartment full of friends! But I hope they will stay in Atlanta and we can still hang out a lot! A least Steph is here with me till the end of the month...that will be another break down I am sure! That girl has gotten me through a lot of rough times! Man am I gonna miss them!
Tonight I am babysitting for my three little cousins, Justice, Joseph, and Jacob. They are getting so big and are so sweet! I remember when Justice was born, Time sure flies. Hopefully I can sleep tonight. I hate being somewhere by myself. Travis is never allowed to go out of town...or I will be crashing at one of the momma's houses!! :)
Last week my finals went well. I ended with 3 A's, 1 B+, and 1 B-. Not too bad. Probably could have worked a little harder to more that B+ to an A...but all in all grades where higher then I first thought, so I guess I can't complain!
This past weekend was so much fun. Graduation potluck was great and I had several good friends show up with their families. We had good food and good company and it was great. The we headed to the football stadium for UGA graduation. I found my roommate and we were able to sit together and hang out so that was nice. Alton Brown was are speaker and he surprised us all with his awesome speech. He had great advice and was so down to earth. After that I headed back to Dunwoody to celebrate Mother's Day with my favorite woman in the whole world! After all we have been through...the fighting, the yelling, and all in all the awful high school years, I am so so thankful we have made it to where we are. I love her with my whole heart and she is my best friend. I love hearing her advice and listening to her opinions. Basically I know I couldn't have made it this far without her and I am thankful everyday that I was blessed with such a wonderful momma! That being said we went to church in the morning. I have to say I love the new minister, Jason. He is great and I think he ha great potential to fill Dr. Price's shoes. And as always, Shannon and Phil are great ministers and have helped see our church through a lot. After church we went to See Iron Man 2. It was AWESOME!!! Such a great cast. I think Robert Downy Jr. is so awesome and is great in almost every role he plays. Always brings a bit of humor. If you haven't seen it, I suggest it. Then we had a yummy dinner at Seasons 52. Such a cool restaurant!
Monday was my last day before classes so I spent the day with Travis, and what did we do??? Saw Iron Man 2! :) Yes I went two day in a row and loved it the second time too. Later we had dinner with Momma Jill since I didn't get to see her for Mother's Day. Then it was back to Athens.
This week has been so busy. I am taking two Maymester classes. One class basically equals one week in a regular semester so we are there for 2 hours and 45 min a day...for ONE class. So I am there from 9:30-12:15 and then back from 2-4:45. It makes for a very long day! My first class is Employment Law with Dr. B-A. I really love it! She is so interesting and makes the information interesting. I also know a lot of people in the class so that makes it fun too. No tests, but lots of papers on articles we have read ad because it is such a short time period I have one due almost everyday. Then my other class is I-O Psychology. The professor is this older man and he is so sweet, but I have to admit the class is a little boring and you can tell that the other students are bored. I feel that they are a little rude being on facebook and their phones the whole time...why even come? I try to make eye contact with him and participate when he asks questions. Hopefully it makes him feel better that someone is listening and less nervous to be in front of a class. I think people never realize how hard it can be to be a professor sometimes. It is hard to present in front of a huge class!
This week I have had some fun on my 2 hour break. Wednesday I went to Marti's at Midday with an old high school friend. I have never been to this place so it was fun to try something new. Everyone always raves about it, but I have still never tried it. Man I have been missing out! Such yummy chicken salad sandwiches and pita chips. It is so girly and cute and really good! Will definitely have to go again! Then Thursday I was able to run over to the Martins' and snuggle little Theo! He is soooo cute! I just love him and he is only a week old, so still the perfect little bundle to snuggle. I also got to see Bella and chat with Mrs Martin! I just love them so much and realize how much I am going to miss them. Feel like those kids are kinda my babies too!! :)
I had a tiny melt down today...I was leaving the apartment for the weekend to head to class and then straight to Atlanta. Debbie and Megan (two of my roomies) have been here this past week and I thought they would be around all summer, or until they found a job. But I guessed wrong..they are leaving this weekend. I started crying. It is like everything hit me like a brick wall. College is over and I am going to be split up from so many of my good friends. I have some really great friends and I am so sad that I will not be able to see them everyday. I am so excited to move to Atlanta and get a place with Travis. I can't wait to walk in and see him at the end of the day. But I am so going to miss walking into an apartment full of friends! But I hope they will stay in Atlanta and we can still hang out a lot! A least Steph is here with me till the end of the month...that will be another break down I am sure! That girl has gotten me through a lot of rough times! Man am I gonna miss them!
Tonight I am babysitting for my three little cousins, Justice, Joseph, and Jacob. They are getting so big and are so sweet! I remember when Justice was born, Time sure flies. Hopefully I can sleep tonight. I hate being somewhere by myself. Travis is never allowed to go out of town...or I will be crashing at one of the momma's houses!! :)
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Finals Week
My last week of finals has begun! It has been pretty busy. I had my Sales Marketing final on Monday. It was just a third test, not cumulative, so it wasn't too bad. The worst part of it was having to be on campus and walk through a monsoon to get there! I was drenched by the time I got there even though I had an umbrella and everything.
I then spent Monday night and the wee hours of Tuesday morning studying for my real estate final. Because it is in my major I need a C to pass and get my Real Estate degree. I currently have a C after bombing the 2nd test. So a lot was riding on my final which was 30% of my grade. But after it was over I feel like I was very prepared!
Napped this afternoon and talked to the company that has extended my a formal job offer. Pretty excited. Still talking to a few other companies, so just waiting to see what happens.
Had dinner with an old high school friend. Went to RuSans and had some awesome sushi! I love chatting about old times. I really feel like I have grown and become a very different person over the past four years. I feel like I have become a better person and someone I am proud to be.
Now time to catch up on sleep and get ready for my last final Thursday. Also please keep Nashville in your thoughts and prayers! My good friend's family lives there and while her family is fine, a lot of her friends and neighbors are having trouble!
I then spent Monday night and the wee hours of Tuesday morning studying for my real estate final. Because it is in my major I need a C to pass and get my Real Estate degree. I currently have a C after bombing the 2nd test. So a lot was riding on my final which was 30% of my grade. But after it was over I feel like I was very prepared!
Napped this afternoon and talked to the company that has extended my a formal job offer. Pretty excited. Still talking to a few other companies, so just waiting to see what happens.
Had dinner with an old high school friend. Went to RuSans and had some awesome sushi! I love chatting about old times. I really feel like I have grown and become a very different person over the past four years. I feel like I have become a better person and someone I am proud to be.
Now time to catch up on sleep and get ready for my last final Thursday. Also please keep Nashville in your thoughts and prayers! My good friend's family lives there and while her family is fine, a lot of her friends and neighbors are having trouble!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Terry Graduation Weekend
This weekend was so much fun! I love being able to see my family and Travis all at once. I had Terry College of Business Graduation this weekend. It was the usual graduation ceremony but because it is smaller than the University graduation they called all of our names and we were able to walk across the stage to get our diploma. It was so weird walking out into the coliseum and seeing all those people. I searched for mom, dad, Amanda, and Trav but had no luck finding them. I also was put in with the Marketing majors. I am a double major, but was only allowed to walk with one major. I wish I could have walked with Real Estate. I love my advisor Kathy and truly believe she is the reason I have survived college! She is my mom around Athens! :) Plus I babysit for Dr. Martin's family (he would have called me name), and would have gotten to shake Dr. Munneke's hand (my current professor). Oh well, it was still fun getting to walk across the stage. I also found the family while waiting in line to walk across. Amanda and Trav were waaving like crazy to get my attention! :) I just love them. Turns out Amanda provided lots of entertainment for Travis...good thing cause I am sure it was boring sitting up there for three hours. And good thing they get to do it again next week!
Then we went to Speakeasy for dinner! I love that place. It is tapas style food and we always order alomst half the menu cause it is all so yummy. Plus they have delicious martinis. Always get to try something new!
Today has been ok...I really hate Sundays. I always have such a great weekend with everyone and Sunday is always like a back to reality type thing. I hate leaving Travis and knowing I have to wait a week to see him again. I really can't wait to see him all the time! But I have gotten a lot of studying done. I am really nervous about my real estate test on Tuesday and have made sure to get a head start on studying. I have a sales marketing final tomorrow. But it is just a third test, not cumulative so it shouldn't be too bad. Gonna give it the rest of the night. Pretty much ready for Tuesday to be over!
Also got back to running. I haven't tracked it yet, but I think it was a little less than 3 miles in 30:07. AWFUL!!!! So slow. Need to stop eating so much and start running daily. I am determined to meet my goal of running the Peachtree in under an hour! So tomorrow it is back to reality and back to being healthy!
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