Wow - lots has happened in one day.
Our building dynamics are about to change - a lot. I'm pretty sure two of our staff members are leaving. Which means there will be two of us left. That's huge. And I'm still in a state of shock -- especially because our staff is wonderful (always has been). But for different reasons, I'm pretty sure they're leaving and it's definitely going to be an adjustment.
Anyway... Perry IS coming up on Saturday and I'm happy about that. It should be fun!
I also found out some...interesting (for lack of a better word) news about an ex last night. Not that I care about what has happened, but it's just weird. Wish I could give more details on here, but it's not my place -- just ask if you want to know!
Today has been really long... and it's not even close to being over! I went riding this morning and volunteered at the barn for awhile. Now, I'm waiting for Jaime to call so we can grab lunch and then I have night class. Once that's over, it's smooth sailing till the weekend!
Not much else is happening...I just want a nap!
"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." - Fredrick Douglass
-E
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
"October is a symphony of permanence and change." - Bonaro W. Overstreet
So on my busiest day of the week, I still found time to do a quick blog. Amazing!
I'm not nearly as angry as I was in my last post (for those of you who know me, you know that I rarely stay mad for very long). I'm still not happy with the job - and other reasons that I won't list have added to why - but Steve and I had a long joint floor meeting with both of our wings, and we made it clear that we're both sick of the lack of respect and that we were going to start cracking down. Results? Things have been better.
The past weekend was busy, but fun! Hana came to spend the night on Friday and we had a great time. She came to the WVU horse show with me on Saturday and it was fun (as usual), and it got even better because I placed 4th out of 7 people! That's the first time I've beat more than one person/came in last. Haha...so I was pretty excited over that. I messed up in front of the judge and I was pretty sure I had put myself in last place, but then I guess I got it back together so quickly that it impressed her...? I'm not sure, but I'm definitely not complaining!
This week has been pretty hellish. A lot is due and I feel like I don't have enough time to complete everything. And it's not just schoolwork. Or CA stuff. Or equestrian team-related. It's everything.
HealthFest.
Nutrition and Health booth.
Surveys/code book for Data Management completed.
OctoberFest.
Health Measurement and Evaluation marketing campaign completed.
Cedar Point fundraiser.
Volunteering at SHEC.
Plus more.
The good news is that one of the big days is over! Yesterday was HealthFest, where I helped to run 3 different booths for 2 different reasons (Nutrition and Health & PPHA). It was a little crazy, but actually really fun and everything ran smoothly. I just have so many other things to do...like, my day today started at 7 am, and it won't end till 10 pm. Well, that's partially true. My activities/commitments won't end till 10 pm. And then I have homework and studying. This is my life! For once, I put my foot down though this semester... I've been having trouble with a particular group project in a class where I've been staying up very late to complete parts of the project because nobody else has taken the initiative to get things done. However, another part is due soon and I've made it clear that either we're all staying up late together, or someone else needs to do it because this week is NOT the week for me to be taking on group projects on my own.
That's why they're called "group projects."
I wish some people understood.
I'm just overwhelmed -- happy, but overwhelmed. And this weekend the Equestrian Team is working at Cedar Point as a fundraiser, and yours truly is driving. Did I mention that we have to be there at 8:30 am? For an 8 hour day? And then I have to drive back? Cedar Point is roughly three hours away. I'm not the only one driving, of course....but after this week, all I'm going to want to do is relax. Guess it can't happen till Sunday!
I also hope I get to see Perry at some point this weekend. I'm not going to be up for driving to Pittsburgh, that's for sure. So I hope he comes up here... anyway, that's another thing stressing me out.
Blah. Enough for now -- I'll update more later & I hope you're all doing well.
"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." - John Quincy Adams
-E
I'm not nearly as angry as I was in my last post (for those of you who know me, you know that I rarely stay mad for very long). I'm still not happy with the job - and other reasons that I won't list have added to why - but Steve and I had a long joint floor meeting with both of our wings, and we made it clear that we're both sick of the lack of respect and that we were going to start cracking down. Results? Things have been better.
The past weekend was busy, but fun! Hana came to spend the night on Friday and we had a great time. She came to the WVU horse show with me on Saturday and it was fun (as usual), and it got even better because I placed 4th out of 7 people! That's the first time I've beat more than one person/came in last. Haha...so I was pretty excited over that. I messed up in front of the judge and I was pretty sure I had put myself in last place, but then I guess I got it back together so quickly that it impressed her...? I'm not sure, but I'm definitely not complaining!
This week has been pretty hellish. A lot is due and I feel like I don't have enough time to complete everything. And it's not just schoolwork. Or CA stuff. Or equestrian team-related. It's everything.
HealthFest.
Nutrition and Health booth.
Surveys/code book for Data Management completed.
OctoberFest.
Health Measurement and Evaluation marketing campaign completed.
Cedar Point fundraiser.
Volunteering at SHEC.
Plus more.
The good news is that one of the big days is over! Yesterday was HealthFest, where I helped to run 3 different booths for 2 different reasons (Nutrition and Health & PPHA). It was a little crazy, but actually really fun and everything ran smoothly. I just have so many other things to do...like, my day today started at 7 am, and it won't end till 10 pm. Well, that's partially true. My activities/commitments won't end till 10 pm. And then I have homework and studying. This is my life! For once, I put my foot down though this semester... I've been having trouble with a particular group project in a class where I've been staying up very late to complete parts of the project because nobody else has taken the initiative to get things done. However, another part is due soon and I've made it clear that either we're all staying up late together, or someone else needs to do it because this week is NOT the week for me to be taking on group projects on my own.
That's why they're called "group projects."
I wish some people understood.
I'm just overwhelmed -- happy, but overwhelmed. And this weekend the Equestrian Team is working at Cedar Point as a fundraiser, and yours truly is driving. Did I mention that we have to be there at 8:30 am? For an 8 hour day? And then I have to drive back? Cedar Point is roughly three hours away. I'm not the only one driving, of course....but after this week, all I'm going to want to do is relax. Guess it can't happen till Sunday!
I also hope I get to see Perry at some point this weekend. I'm not going to be up for driving to Pittsburgh, that's for sure. So I hope he comes up here... anyway, that's another thing stressing me out.
Blah. Enough for now -- I'll update more later & I hope you're all doing well.
"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." - John Quincy Adams
-E
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
"When angry, count to four. When very angry, swear." - Mark Twain
Well, when I said I would be blogging more often, I didn't think it meant a few hours. But I just felt the need to vent quickly. I was talking with Steve in the hallway (because we're having our floor meetings together tomorrow), and I realized that one of my bulletin boards had been written on. Here's the thing: I wouldn't care about it if I had all the time in the world to do bulletin boards. However. I do NOT have all the time in the world, the boards take a few hours to do, and it PISSES me off when people just write shit on them because they think it's funny.
I'm so sick of this job. I mean, I like some of my residents, but the job isn't fun for me anymore. It's not even like it's boring -- it's just taking up so much time and I'm bothered by things that I don't have time to be bothered with. I was really looking forward to this year because everyone seemed so cool. And most of them still are. But it's the few residents wiping info off of CAs' boards, tearing stuff off/writing things on bulletin boards, etc., who are really making this year hard for me. It's just a matter of respect, and it's so frustrating that some college students don't grasp the concept. I know that my freshman year, NOBODY thought of taking things off the boards or screaming things down the hall at 2 am or 8 am.... none of that is necessary, yet some people feel the need to do it.
I'm just angry. It takes a lot to get me angry, and folks, I'm there. I give respect to my residents, and all I want is to get it back. That's all. I'll keep you posted.
"Is there no sense of respect of place, persons, nor time in you?" - William Shakespeare
-E
I'm so sick of this job. I mean, I like some of my residents, but the job isn't fun for me anymore. It's not even like it's boring -- it's just taking up so much time and I'm bothered by things that I don't have time to be bothered with. I was really looking forward to this year because everyone seemed so cool. And most of them still are. But it's the few residents wiping info off of CAs' boards, tearing stuff off/writing things on bulletin boards, etc., who are really making this year hard for me. It's just a matter of respect, and it's so frustrating that some college students don't grasp the concept. I know that my freshman year, NOBODY thought of taking things off the boards or screaming things down the hall at 2 am or 8 am.... none of that is necessary, yet some people feel the need to do it.
I'm just angry. It takes a lot to get me angry, and folks, I'm there. I give respect to my residents, and all I want is to get it back. That's all. I'll keep you posted.
"Is there no sense of respect of place, persons, nor time in you?" - William Shakespeare
-E
Monday, October 15, 2007
"Blogs are a real force... they're not just for geeks anymore." - Carlos Watson
Shame on me.
I haven't written in slightly over a month and I am so sorry! Life at SRU has been crazy this semester, and it's not slowing down anytime soon.
Classes have been really busy. I'm still not liking Anatomy and Physiology... and let's be honest: I probably never will. But it's going okay, as are my other classes. I'm just so busy all the time with projects and assignments. It never seems to end!
Perry and I just celebrated 2 months & I'm happy! :)
Equestrian Team is going great. We've had three horse shows and I placed fifth in one and sixth in two. Oh well - we still have three more this semester and I'm gonna work hard for the blue ribbon!!
CAing has been tough this semester. I do love my floor, but it's the little things that are getting to me. Examples: the fact that I have a concert every day in my room, but my music isn't on...thanks, neighbor! * Showers breaking and flooding the bathroom that has no central drain * Residents posting pictures on Facebook of themselves drinking * etc.
I really hope I can be an RA in the Ivy next year because this whole CA thing is getting old...
Life generally has been okay. I feel like being busy is good, but sometimes I'm too busy for my own good. I'm just involved with so much (and I love all of it), and I find that any free time I have is usually devoted to sleeping. It's okay, though. Next semester will be a lot less stress and hopefully my senior year will hold even less stress for me!
One good thing about being busy: I can't believe I already had midterms. This semester has flown by... let's just hope that it stays that way (for A&P and my sake!)!! I promise I'll start updating daily...
"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
-E
I haven't written in slightly over a month and I am so sorry! Life at SRU has been crazy this semester, and it's not slowing down anytime soon.
Classes have been really busy. I'm still not liking Anatomy and Physiology... and let's be honest: I probably never will. But it's going okay, as are my other classes. I'm just so busy all the time with projects and assignments. It never seems to end!
Perry and I just celebrated 2 months & I'm happy! :)
Equestrian Team is going great. We've had three horse shows and I placed fifth in one and sixth in two. Oh well - we still have three more this semester and I'm gonna work hard for the blue ribbon!!
CAing has been tough this semester. I do love my floor, but it's the little things that are getting to me. Examples: the fact that I have a concert every day in my room, but my music isn't on...thanks, neighbor! * Showers breaking and flooding the bathroom that has no central drain * Residents posting pictures on Facebook of themselves drinking * etc.
I really hope I can be an RA in the Ivy next year because this whole CA thing is getting old...
Life generally has been okay. I feel like being busy is good, but sometimes I'm too busy for my own good. I'm just involved with so much (and I love all of it), and I find that any free time I have is usually devoted to sleeping. It's okay, though. Next semester will be a lot less stress and hopefully my senior year will hold even less stress for me!
One good thing about being busy: I can't believe I already had midterms. This semester has flown by... let's just hope that it stays that way (for A&P and my sake!)!! I promise I'll start updating daily...
"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
-E
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