Finally!!!! Winter Break!

It seems like just yesterday I was posting my blog about how I couldn't wait until winter break. It's finally here! This will be my last blog for the semester, and I know you're all very disspointed. It's my last week of classes, so of course the work load has doubled, but that's okay because there is a light at the end of the tunnel. After this week of tests, and papers, and staying up late studying, I will have a month off of school! This winter break is going to be even more amazing because my 22nd birthday is one of the first day's of winter break, what luck. I only have one class after my birthday, so it can be a month long celebration! Two fo my friend's bands are playing at JB's Speakeasy on the North side on my birthday, which makes the celebration even more amazing. Basically, after thursday's last dreadful accounting class, it's time to hang out with friends, relax, and enjoy an awesome birthday!!
Thanks for reading all semester, until next time...

Time to get outta' town!!

This weekend, me and Jenna decided to go to Chicago, and this couldn't have come at a better time. I think all of my teachers got together, and discussed how they could make the rest of the semester absolutely miserable for me. I have so many things to do for school within the next couple months, I feel like all I have been doing is homework. I want to do well this semester, but it is becoming a challenge. On the colder days, staying in bed is seeming a little more appealing then sitting in class all day. So, it is time for a road trip!!
We are driving to Chicago to see The Pixies, and it is going to be awesome. They broke up a while ago and barely ever tour, so this is going to be a monumental show. We are staying with Jenna's sister Sarah, who lives in Chicago. We are going to take the subway to the show and back, and then Sarah is going to take us out on the town! I have never been to Chicago, so this is going to be a great, new experience. The next day, we are going to the art museum and to take in some of Chicago's sites. It is going to be so much fun, especially hanging out with Jenna, and not worrying about school or work! Jenna is working two jobs, so I don't see her much, and this will be the perfect way to hang out and catch up. I can't wait to get outta town!!

Girls Night!

Tonight was an awesome night! Me and a couple of friends decided to do a girls night at my apartment, and it was such a blast! I got to catch up with so many people that I haven't seen in awhile. Also, me and my room mate have never had very many people at our place. It was almost like house warming party, showing off our apartment to friends. Me and my friend Dani had the idea a few nights ago, and it blossomed into alot of friends stopping over.
We went to the store and bought some chips, and dip, and of course a few bottles of wine. We ordered pizza, and watched the most girly shows we could imagine. This included the office, grey's anatomy, and the season finale of project runway. It was so nice having just the girls around, and watching all of our favorite shows. To top things off, my friend Jenny is getting married and we got to get the scoop and pictures of the new brides maid dresses. All in all, I highly reccomend planning a night with your closest friends soon!

Is it winter break yet?

It never fails, every school year around mid-semester, I get hit with the complete disgust for school. The first few months are alright, I get all of my homework done, and attend every class. Then, out of nowhere, I suddenly feel a complete loss of interest in all things related to school. I think it happens to all college students, or at least I like to think so. Mid-semester there is that week where you just kind of stop caring, and then it is so hard to get back on track. I feel like if I'm not working, I'm at school...and if I'm not doing either of those I'm doing homework. I know that's what happens when you go to school, but sometimes it hits you harder than usual.
And, winter break is so much fun! It's a month off of school for you to do whatever you want! My birthday is the day my winter break starts, and then it's only a week until Christmas! My birthday and Christmas are my favorite time of year. I get to see all of my family and friends and have tons of fun. There is only a month and a half left in this semester, so hopefully that will go by really fast. I want to have a couple days where I do absolutely nothing, and that hasn't happened in far too long. I have been slacking off pretty bad this week, so hopefully I can make that up, and get back in the game. I know all of you college students reading will agree that winter break can't some soon enough...

too many fake nurses and fairytale characters...

I have to say that I am shocked at out unoriginal halloween has become for adults. It used to be your goal as a child not to have the same costume as anyone else. You would think about your costume for long periods of time, and your school always had some awesome costume contest. You knew you weren't winning any contests dressed like any of the other kids in the class. Growing up, my mom always helped us make our costumes. It was cheaper, and then you were garunteed no one would have the same costume as you on the big day. You can be as original as you want when your making the thing.
Now, when I go on my halloween costume journey, all I see are the same costumes over and over again. If you go downtown on halloween, or look at people's pictures from last year, there are so many similar costumes. And if you go buy the costumes, they are so expensive! You are spending $40 to wear some cheap, ill fitting costume, and look like everyone else. I think this specifically goes for the girls. Most guys seem to have the original costume idea down. All the girls are dressed as naughty nurses, naughty police cops, or some fairytale character. They don't do these professions or characters any justice, though. Do you really think anywhere in America while a nurse is saving lives she's dressed like that? And d you really think that snow white wore a mini skirt and fishnets stockings? That's why I think my mom had it right, and I make my costume every year...when i go out i don't have to worry about looking like anyone else.

A time and a place for cell phones...

I am all for cell phones in today's world. I can't imagine my life without mine, and I think they are necessary. I love the thought of people getting a hold of me whenever they need to, whether it be a family member, work, or friends. I feel like I am never missing out on anything important. That being said, I cannot believe how rude people can be with their phones sometimes!! Walking around campus inspired me to think of some cell phone no-no's for everyone.
Exhibit A) I am in the library crunching some numbers, trying to complete an impossible accounting assignment. It's common knowledge that a library should be quiet at all times, you learn that when you're in grade school. So, why instead of concentrating on my homework am i forced to listen to you're plans for the day? What really impresses me are the people that don't just answer it really quick, because that's rude enough, but instead have a 20 minute conversation. Is it really that important that you had to answer it in the library? Is having that person text you, or leave you a voicemail, completely out of the question?
Exhibit B) If you have read any of my blogs, you are aware that I am a waitress. Add "while you're at the table and you're waitress is talking to you" to the no-no list. It's a free country, talk on that phone when I walk away all you want. However, while I'm introducing myself and you answer the phone and shoo me away, is just bad manners. The best part, is that the other person at the table is always ready. They don't care that the other person is on the phone and basically forcing you to leave by not answering any questions. They want to order, they'll have the sandwich, but they aren't sure what their friend will have. And my favorite part, the part that really makes my day, is when these rude customers are ready to order. Stop the presses, hold the phones....they are finally ready. So, even though you have been to the table 5 times and they haven't shown you any respect, you better drop everything when they are ready to finally make a decision. They've been waiting 2 seconds...while you've been waiting a half an hour listening to the other person at the table try and mind read what they want.
Just some food for thought. Think about other people next time you decide to have a 30 minute conversation on your plans for Friday in the library, or at your table in a restaurant.

The Unsung Hero's at Western Technical College...

I believe in giving credit where credit is due. I discovered a little gem at TC today that I have never taken advantage of before. Tutors!! I have a huge accounting packet due today. It's worth a ton of points, and we are taking a quiz on the answers that we got. So, I started the packet on Tuesday, and I had confidence that I could figure it all out. Well, I didn't get it done on Tuesday night, so after work Wednesday I hit the books. I met up with a friend from accounting class at Perkins, and we got down to business. All was going well, until I got to the balance sheet, and nothing balanced. I spent a good half an hour staring at my sheet and all of my numbers. I suddenly panicked. This packet was due the next day, and none of my numbers were right.
My accounting teacher had handed out a sheet at the beginning of the semester with the list of tutor times in the library and what days they would be available. I admit, I never thought I would have to meet up with a tutor to get my homework done. But, oh am I glad I did. I was nervous, and a little sceptical about going to a tutor, until I met her. Brenna Powers is her name, and she is my new best friend. She is a saint, and she saved my entire accounting packet. She was so helpful and went slow enough so that I could understand. She is in accounting 3 and has a job in accounting, so I imagine the tiny mistakes I was making drove her crazy, but she never showed it. So this blog goes out to all the tutors. Thank you for your time and patience, and for saving my nonexistent accounting career!!