The Homestreach

Spring break has come and gone in a flash...(thanks homework)....and now all I have left is approximately eight weeks of college classes left. Ever.

And then what? That seems to be the hot question everyone keeps asking me.

Well. I'm not exactly sure. Hopefully a job that will earn me some money so I can start my life and make a living. I've been looking for jobs. That's for sure. Devon and I ended up going to a job fair a few weeks ago in Kansas City, and I seemed to have some good luck with one of the employers. He was looking for exactly what I've been looking for in an entry level job. I was excited that he was interested in hiring me, but disappointed that he needed someone now and the chances of him hiring me were very slim. Dang it. Here I was trying to look for jobs early enough thatI can get my resumes in...but all of the jobs I am interested in want someone NOW. Ugh. So frustrating.

I just have to get through the next 56 days until graduation. Then. I have no idea. I know everything works out in the end. Everything happens for a reason. I have faith.

All I know is that after that Kansas City trip, I have become more excited for what life has in store for me after college. I've had way too many problems with my college experience, that sometimes it's been hard to enjoy. But I can't say that college was a waste of time. I mean because of college I got a wonderful education, I was able to travel the world with some amazing people, and most importantly I met someone that I hope to spend the rest of my life with.

Life is truly amazing.

Love, Peace, & Fate.

Breaking the Habit

Everyone has habits. Hair twirling. Knuckle cracking. Nail biting. 

In my case, it's nail biting. It's horrible. I know. But I've had this habit for as long as I can remember. I don't know if it's from stress. Or worrying too much. Or both. Or what? But it's horrible and bad and I hate it! And I have always wanted to stop. But I've never had the will or motivation to do it. I end up worrying more...it's a vicious cycle. 

I've always wanted to get my nails professionally done, but I am WAY too embarrassed to actually go in and do it. This summer I decided to try the cheap-o fake nails from the dollar store. And they actually looked okay. So for the past six months or so I would wear them for special events or just for fun off and on.

I wore them last week and when I took them off, I noticed my nail had turned green. GREEN. What the hey? After doing some research, I discovered it was because it had gotten wet underneath the fake nail and a bacteria had started to form. I guess it's common for people that wear the cheap-o fake nails. But it seriously freaked me out. I mean, I love the color green. But it was just weird. And not normal.

At this point I decided that I was going to make a true effort to try and NOT bite my nails. I need to break the habit and start to not feel so self conscious about something as stupid as my hands. The human hand is probably my favorite body part. They are so fascinating. Call me weird, but it is the first thing I notice about a person. Weird? Probably. Who cares.

I also decided I needed to quit this habit when Devon mentioned something that made a lot of sense. For the past year or two I have had issues with my jaw locking (TMJ). One of his fraternity brothers is studying to be a physical therapist, so when Devon mentioned something to him about my TMJ he mentioned something about pressure on the front of the teeth being bad and I should exercise the muscles in the back. Maybe my TMJ flares up because I bite my nails. I mean it does happen when I am stressed or worried. 

Love, Peace, & Feeling Good. 

Reflection

So I am in bed tossing and turning and trying to sleep and I just can't. So, I decided to get out my [new] computer and just reflect on the past week or so.

Like I said. I have a new computer in my possession. Devon got a new fancy tablet, so I bought his Macbook Pro from him. My old computer was close to being a piece of junk anyway and I have been wanting to get a Mac for some time. Boy, I have a great boyfriend.

School has been...okay I suppose. I am already very overwhelmed with my classes and just everything. I am just NOT really appreciating it. But...what do ya do? I'm set to graduate so I may as well just suck up these next 100 days.

Yes. I said 100 days. Can you believe it?

Ridiculous. I just hope it hurries up. I am ready to be done.

As of tonight I am all caught up on homework...other than a few minor things for my advertising class. But that's something that I can wait until this weekend to do.

This past weekend was nice. Devon surprised me with a visit (through that terrible blizzard and everything!!) He made it to Vermillion safe and sound. It was a pretty low key weekend. We went to the wellness center on Saturday. That was actually a lot more fun than I had anticipated. I certainly wish he was here permanently so I had a workout buddy! I really need to start getting into a routine of working out though. It felt good.

I also met up with one of my best friends for his 21st birthday. It was fun to see him and just hang out for a while. It was a very memorable night. Drumroll please.........I pet my very first pug. It's true. His name was Dirt. How awesome is that? Check that off the bucket list!

So, what's up with this weather lately? It does nothing for months then all of a sudden in one weekend the skies open up it's freezing crap? What gives? I just hope it all melts away fast. I was getting used to the nice weather.

Love, Peace, & Stress...

Last Semester Ever...?

So it's true. I am officially graduating this spring. May 5. That's in 110 days for those of you that aren't counting. I am. But that's besides the point.

As mentioned in previous posts, I'm so ready to be done with school. But at the same time absolutely terrified for what the future may hold. I'm getting excited about the idea of moving to a new place and meeting new people and all that jazz. But terrified to just make that step. That's just who I am. Take it or leave it.

Until I get to that point, I have to complete this last semester of classes. Last semester I added Advertising as a specialization along with Public Relations. I only needed the one class, so why not?

My semester consists of a healthy amount of advertising and public relations classes including my capstone class to complete my major, a little bit of acting and film to complete my minor, a dose of a pointless cross disciplinary class to complete my gen eds and a dash of choir to make me complete again.

Last week was our first day of classes. I only had my Thursday classes, since I don't have classes on Fridays this semester. This meant I had all of my classes but one.

I started out with my cross disciplinary class....the dreaded and soon-to-be-dead XDIS. This is the class that they've been trying to get rid of since I got to USD. This is the last semester it is being offered and I need it to graduate...otherwise I would not be taking it this semester. From what I have gathered it's pretty much like a debate class. I hate debating. Bah. I get to class and of all people who decides to sit in front of me? Devon's ex-girlfriend. It's not that big of a deal...but we all know "that" feeling...It's just awkward. Let's just hope that we don't get assigned the same group...otherwise it will be a long and awkward semester.

My Ad Copy & Layout class wasn't too bad. I sat next to some people I knew and we grouped up into an "agency" that we'll be with for the rest of the semester. Our client is the flower shop. I think I will be enjoying this class!

My Acting class wasn't too bad either. I think I will enjoy it. I miss the theatre and acting and I hope this will fill my need until someday when I can be involved in a community theatre. The same goes for my choir I'm in.

And finally was my Digital Filmmaking class. My brother is in it with me so that'll be fun. And it's a way  for me to be creative. I just need to find those creative ideas.

This is going to be a time consuming semester. I just hope it goes by fast. In this semester I still need to complete a senior portfolio and apply to jobs (and get accepted). I have applied to a few and have already gotten "Sorry...we're not interested letters." I can just imagine there will be many more of those. But I just need to find the right jobs and get applying.

Here's to the last semester of USD ever!

Love, Peace, & Counting Down.

Long overdue...

I finally have a little bit of time to catch up and wrap up the past few weeks!

I can proudly say that I passed all of my classes, including Media Law! Success!

Finals week went well--I had three finals and two projects including my Video Production profile project which you can find here. The worst part of finals week was that I missed a free Carnival Brazilian Grill meal with Devon's holiday party for his work! Bah!

The Saturday following finals, John and I met my parents in Sioux City for some shopping. Another success!

I spent a few days in Sioux Falls and Mitchell with Devon and his family. I got to meet a bunch of Devon's high school friends and experience night life in Mitchell. It was a really fun night!

I spend Christmas and my birthday here at home. I like spending time with my family. We didn't do anything special, but we did have fun. You can tell in this video of my sister opening a gift. Warning if you do watch it, it is a little loud! :)

My birthday was uneventful. I mostly spent the day watching old home videos, eating cake, keeping up with Facebook birthday posts, admiring my new ring and playing with my new Kindle Fire.


I look forward to this weekend. Devon will be visiting and spending New Year's Eve here.


I have a lot of stuff I still need to do, though. I need to work on my senior portfolio, revamping my resume, and start applying for jobs/figuring out where I want to be.

Love, Peace, and Being Home--

The Final Countdown

I currently have:

•  100 words to add to my news story
•  A 90 second video profile
• One media law paper
• Four tests

Standing between me and Christmas break. 

• And one more semester...

Standing between me and graduation in May! I'm so ready to be done.. I will admit it. I am ready to move on!! 

Love, Peace, and Finals--

Slacker

How did I only blog three times in November? I'm such a slacker! However, being a slacker did pay off in No Shave November. ;)

Success.

I am so ready for a break. My Thanksgiving break was pretty much occupied with homework with little breaks of eating turkey, playing cards with grandma and taking my sister back to her home. We did go see The Muppets, though. Highly recommend it! :)

A few weeks ago, I got to see my Morningside friends.I surprised my friend, Katie for her birthday. And caught up with other old friends. It was a great time and I needed it!

We only have one more week of classes. It's insane. I'm not sure if I've mentioned on here yet, but I am officially graduating in May. I'm so excited and nervous and scared and anxious all in one. So many emotions!! I've been looking at jobs, but I don't exactly know where I want to end up or do. But...that's not something I want to vent about right now.

This weekend some friends are coming up to Vermillion and hang out. I'm quite excited.
Next weekend is Devon's birthday party and the choir concert! I also plan on putting in a few hours at the humane society!
Then it's finals week!
THEN CHRISTMAS BREAK!! A much needed break where I will probably work on my resume and start applying for real jobs.

AHH! the topic keeps coming back. On that note, I'm calling it a night.

Love, Peace, and Catching Up--