Nebraska

Hello fellow blogsmen/women. I’m sorry it’s been a while since I’ve filled you in on my life. Here is what has happened this week:

Friday (2/29): I awoke at 4:30 a.m. I proceeded to get ready and grab all my packed bags. At 6:15 a.m. me and the fellow ACT (Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow) members headed west. We didn’t stop (ok, so we did stop, but you get the idea) until we hit Lincoln, Nebraska. Now, you might be asking yourselves…what could be in Lincoln, NE? I will tell you: A whole lot of surprising fun! The night life was absolutely amazing, and the restaurants were great as well. Granted, I did have to sit through a whole day of speeches and meetings to enjoy the night life, but it was well worth it.

Sunday: After a very long and tedious drive, we arrived back at campus around 8:00 p.m. I went back to the apartment, did the necessary homework, and fell into immediate sleep. A very, very deep sleep….(which leads us to)….

Monday: Morning. Alarm goes off…I turn it off and wait for the second. (It is necessary for me to have 2 alarms, or there could be problems). I continue to sleep and wait. (Usually, if I oversleep, I have an “inner” alarm that will rouse me; apparently it was malfunctioning). The “inner” alarm finally tells me to wake up. I proceed to grab my cell phone and soon after mutter something I shouldn’t repeat. (I’m sure there are virgin ears out there….somewhere). It was 1:00 p.m. How fabulous…I had missed both classes for the day.

Tuesday: Ok, so honestly nothing amazing happened on Tuesday, but there are a couple of noteworthy items. My German class watched a silent version of Faust. It was made in 1926 and for being that old, the effects are pretty great. I was able to interview a Purdue professor about her experience with making legislation. My story will be published in an online Purdue newsletter (The Communicator), and I will post the link as soon as it is available. Can you believe it? I’ll be an official, published writer! Also, I finished the entire series of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” I was very pleased with the series, and it is now one of my favorite TV shows of all time. (Thanks sis). I was, however, slightly disappointed in the ending. Then again, I’m disappointed in all endings that do not have a clear-cut “this is what happened, and all is done.” I’m just not one to be left hanging…I’m a girl; we need closure!

Wednesday: I went in to work at 8:30 and met with my boss about my new project. I will be mailing out the posters I made (How cool is that? I made a poster!). At 10:30 I had an exam, but I do not feel that it is worth wasting anymore precious space talking about it (hmm…guess I just did, oh well). In my second and final class of the day I got back my graded midterm. I got an A on my News Writing midterm!!! Today was my last day working for Rural King (thank God). Those of you (and I know there are many) who are asking yourselves…what is RK? It is basically the same thing as Tractor Supply Co. (our main rival). For those of you who are still lost…it’s basically a farmer’s Wal-Mart.

And the best part of today: Being able to spend time with all you lovely folks. I hope you stick around, because next week is spring break and yet another adventure: Nashville or bust!