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In the Swing of Things

Hey all!  Yep, I'm back at it.  Today was a pretty good day though, I can't complain.  This morning I got to sleep in a little bit and it felt good!  I didn't have to work so I enjoyed some extra Zzz time.

In Mass Comm., we talked about video games and started our chapter on them.  I think the rest of the class is going to go well and I am not too worried about it.  I just need to get a little bit more done on my portfolio and I should be good to go.  In Fiction, we talked about a short story we had to read for today and then went over how to write a good essay about that story. 

I worked for a couple hours and then worked out at the Wellness Center.  I hadn't been in there for a while so I figured it was about time to go again.  After my workout, I came back home and started in on some homework.  I am caught up through Wednesday, but since Thursday is going to be a rough day, I want to start in on that homework now.  I know, it sounds like I am a huge overacheiver.  I like to think of myself as a good planner, ha. 

I went out to eat with a friend tonight and then came back home and watched a little bit of tv.  I am going to do some reading for Thursday now and hopefully fall asleep while reading.  I could definitely use some more sleep, you can never get enough! 

Until Next Time...

Thanksgiving Break

Hey!  Thanksgiving break is coming to an end and that can mean only one thing.  Crunch time.  Ish.  I have a lot to do within these next three weeks, it is going to be crazy.  I am hoping I will come out alive...ok, I exaggerate a little.  Ha ha.

I had a great break, it was hard to come back, just because I knew I had homework to do.  Wednesday, I did a bunch of errands around Wadena and was surprised with how productive I actually was.  On Thanksgiving, I spent the day with my mom's side and then my stepmom's side.  I had a great time at both and at so much food!  On Friday, my mom, brother, and I went shopping for Black Friday and I got a few things.  I got back to Duluth last night and have basically been doing homework ever since.  I knew this week would probably be the last really bad one so I am trying to tackle a lot of the stuff early.  Fingers crossed.

I just have some reading for American Lit. left and then I think I might treat myself with some TV.  I know, I am going to go all out! 

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Here Comes Thanksgiving!

Hey!  Well, tomorrow is my Friday and I am so happy!  Today was a pretty good day, it was very productive.  This morning I took my test in Mass Comm. and I think I did well.  I was pretty confident on most of the questions and I think I will get a good grade on it.  In Fiction, we finished up discussion on Mr. Pip and were given our next paper assignment.  I am hoping I do well on this one because I haven't done so well on the previous ones.  Fingers crossed. 

This afternooon, I ate lunch with Britt and then went to work for an hour or so.  I came home early because I just felt like I had too much homework to take care of in the next couple weeks.  As soon as I got home I start in on it and I have gotten a lot done!  I was feeling pretty happy with myself so I treated myself to some ice creams leftovers from last night, ha ha.  I am just finishing up everything right now and will probably start looking up some things for my Fiction paper before I go to sleep. 

Tomorrow, I will have classes and then head home for the holiday!  I am so excited to be able to spend time with my family. 

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A Short One But a Busy One

Hey!  The weekend is slowly coming to an end and I am starting to panic about this week.  I only have two days of class this week, but I have a lot to do in those two days.  I have a Mass Comm. exam tomorrow morning and have a lot due on Tuesday as well.

Yesterday, I spent most of my day hanging out with Britt.  We went shopping at a few places to look for professional clothes for next semester and then went out to eat.  Last night, I spent the night relaxing around the house with Mike and Britt and didn't really do anything too exciting.

Today has been like every other Sunday.  I have been doing homework all day!  Most of it has been studying but I did write the first half of my final short story.  In about an hour, I am supposed to be having dessert with my roomies so I need to get back to studying.  Fun!

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Staying Afloat

Hey!  I am almost there and I am feeling a little bit better, both are good news.  This morning I worked for a few hours and then went to class.  In American Lit., we talked about Frederick Douglass' work and also listened to a presentation on the abolitionist movement.  Both were very interesting and I learned a lot today.  In Creative Writing, we talked about using metaphors in our own work.  I am not going to lie, writing an original metaphor is not easy!  It takes some thinking to do!

After class, I tutored for a while and then rushed home.  I got something to eat quick and did the last of my homework for tomorrow.  I then had to get over to the school library to do some research with Britt.  We have a presentation on Revivalism in the US for American Lit. and we needed to get a start on it.  I think we will be fine once we get going on it.

I am just getting home now and am going to get ready for bed and do some reading for classes.  I have a lot to do in the next couple weeks so I am going to do my best to stay afloat.  Wish me luck!

Until Next Time...

Hey all! Happy Hump Day! Ha ha. Well, I've made it halfway through the week and am still alive, that's always a good sign.



This morning I woke up with a bit of sore throat so that didn't start things off too well. I am going to try and take care of it and hopefully it will go away soon. I did go in to work for a little bit this morning and got some stuff done. In Mass Comm., we talked about television some more and our professor gave us a study guide for our test of Monday. In Fiction, we talked more about our novel and a little bit of writing information as well.



This afternoon was an interesting one. I had to table in the Union for Education Association for a while and then was about to head home when I ran into Brendan. He asked if I wanted to go on a tour with him of WLSSD, which is the water treatment plant for the Duluth area. It actually sounded interesting so I went with. It was very cool seeing the plant and learning how everything works there, I am definitely glad I ran into Brendan!



I came home after that and grabbed something to eat quick. I had an Amnesty International meeting tonight and also went to the library to do some studying. I just got home a little bit ago and am going to get to bed soon. I want to beat this sore throat thing so I want a good night's sleep.



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Band Concert!

Hey all! Another day is done. This morning, I worked for a few hours and got a bunch of stuff done. It is going to be so weird not having the intern job at the end of next month, it is actually going to be a little bit sad.

In American Lit., we talked about Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman. We covered a lot of ground today and I feel like I learned a lot about both of these early authors. In Writing, we workshopped some stories and also started discussing using metaphors in fiction. Our next assignment we will be required to add some metaphor into our stories, that should be interesting. We are starting to figure out our final short story now so the pressure is on to make it a good one. Our final grade will be based off of it.

After class, I tutored for a bit and then came home to make some supper. While I made supper, I did some homework and then went to watch Britt's Band Concert. The band did a really good job tonight and it made me kind of miss being in band.

After the concert, I came home and have been reading ever since. I am not feeling the best so I think I am going to call it a night now and get some sleep. Hopefully I will feel better in the morning.

Until Next Time...

Just Keep Swimming...

Hey!  Just a little over a week and it will be Thanksgiving break!  Yes, I am pumped!  This morning, I had class right away.  In Mass Comm., we continued our discussion on television and were given a paper assignment due on Friday.  In Fiction, we talked about our novel more and went over more tips on how to write a paper.

After classes, I worked for a long time.  We have a bunch to do at work right now to try and get ready for the next Peer Advising season.  Erin and I are trying to get stuff done right now so that the new interns won't have to worry so much about that kind of stuff.  After work, I came home and started in on some homework.  I have a lot of reading to do this week so I got my Mass Comm. paper out of the way so I could focus on that.  I just finished writing that paper and am now going to go start on some reading.  The job of a college student is never done!

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Productive Weekend

Hey!  This has been a very productive weekend.  Yesterday morning, I took the Praxis II exam and I think it went ok.  I can't be too sure, it was pretty rough, I won't lie.  I am hoping for the best on that one!  Yesterday, I also went to the mall and got a few things that I needed.  I also got a bunch of homework done yesterday afternoon.  I was completely wiped out last night from waking up early for the test and from reading all day that I just laid in bed and watched a movie. 

This morning I slept in and then started in on some laundry.  The laundry took most of the day but I did get some homework done at the same time.  Tonight, I watched some TV, which was actually assigned to me for Mass Comm, and am now going to do a bit more reading.

I know it sounds like college isn't a lot of fun...especially on the weekends.  Just remember that this was just one of those weekends where I needed to get a lot of stuff done so I could enjoy my week, and next weekend!  Ha ha.  I promise, it is more fun than it sounds!

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Praxis Preparation

Hey!  The week is done and, like I said, this is the one time I am not excited for the weekend.  I have to take the Praxis II exam tomorrow morning and am not looking forward to it.  I have been studying for a few hours tonight and I am really hoping tomorrow goes well!

This morning I had Mass Comm. where we talked about the history of television.  I can tell this unit will be interesting because who doesn't like to learn about tv?  Ha ha.  In Fiction, we got our tests back and I did well on mine.  We also started talking about our new novel, Mr. Pip and I think it will be a good book.

After classes, I went in to the 3rd grade classroom and hung out with my class for a couple hours.  I had a lot of fun and got to know the students a little bit more.  I also went to a lecture tonight that my American Lit. professor gave.  It was about a novel that I will be reading in a few weeks in his class and it got me interested in the specifics of that novel.

After the lecture, Britt and I made supper and then I started in on my studying for the night.  I am going to keep at it for about another half an hour and then call it a night.  I don't want to be tired in the morning, especially since the test is at 7:30 am.  Wish me luck!

Until Next Time...