A lot has happened..

Well, well, well. I feel like a lot has happened since the last time that I posted..but I know that is also not true. Just a lot in my mind and in my daily life.  Going to class, doing the homework and papers and tests.  Speaking of tests..I have 4 exams next week.. Talk about freak out mode and what it's like. Just ask me..I'm pretty much in it.

Since I posted last I have moved into my new room. LOVING IT! I am able to go to bed when I want to, watch TV and movies when I want to, and study and do my homework alone in my room.   I have slept through the nights and I am a happier person.  I'm sure most of my friends would attest to that.  I also have a feeling that my grades are going to be the most amazing things that anyone has ever seen, since I have no distractions except for myself. Keep your fingers crossed on that on!

I am almost done tutoring and mentoring for the night.  I cannot wait to go back to my room and have some dinner and relaxing time.  Then I will start with the homework!

I don't think that there is much else to say..the main thing is that I am a happy girl and there's a smile on my face! :)

Back to the grind..

Well, as you can see I have not been updating during winter break. I didn't really have time to think about anything other than work and spending time with family and friends.

During break I was a slave to Serta and Hallmark, working almost everyday. But that is what I do best! I had a few fun night thrown in the mix as well. Kelly and I went to a friends late birthday celebration and got to spend the night downtown. That was an experience and something we will definitely be doing that again!

I have been back at school for about a week now and it is always fun catching up with people after break and all being together again. Always good to get back into the routine of things. The first week of classes was kind if stressful. There were just so many things that needed to be done by the end of the week. I had to be fingerprinted and have a background check done in order to be able to work at the elementary school for the lab portion of my class. And it is no longer syllabus week, it is give a bunch homework and paperwork to fill out. Hopefully now that the week is over things will calm down. But it is going to be a fast semester! I can't believe a week has already passed by, 17 more to go!

Another good thing that has happened in the last 24 hours, I GOT A SINGLE ROOM! And I will be in the process of moving into it this weekend. I cannot explain to anyone how excited I am to go to bed when I want to, watch and lisTen to things when I want to, and sleep throughout the night. I will just be such a happier person and more enjoyable to be around. Bonus to this too, it is a newer building and I will only be sharing a bathroom with my "suite mate" as they call them. It will just be a much better situation for me. I won't have to worry about anyone but myself.

Well now that I am finally tired again after being woken up, I am going to take this opportunity to try and go to bed again. Hopefully I can update a little bit more frequently this semester!

I'm bad at this..

Nothing new here..but I haven't been on here in a while!  I will just start filling you in though!


I had an AMAZING time at home for Thanksgiving.  Loved seeing all of my friends and family!  Since then it has been a very busy week with finalizing projects and papers and getting everything turned in.  Tomorrow is the beginning of dead week which means that there is supposed to be nothing due in this next week before finals.  Luckily, I don't have anything to do this week except studying for finals that start in 1 week!  


I cannot believe how fast this semester has gone by.  It feels like just yesterday I was packing up the car and moving in.  And since then I have definitely had my fair share or ups and downs but I've gotten through them and I am here today.  


This weekend I went home with my friend Rebecca!  I had such a great time just hanging out and vegging all day, and meeting all of her friends and family back at home!  


I get to go home again in 10 days!  Guess who is excited!  Apparently my roommate is moving out as well..I haven't heard anything other than the information from my CA.  So we will see if she does.  I think having a new roommate..anyone but her is going to be fabulous!  


I think this is all that I had to update about!  If I forget something, maybe you'll hear from me again this week!

 

So..the countdown has really begun.  In exactly 7 days I WILL BE AT HOMEEEE! I am still excited, can't you tell?!

However in the amount of time that I have left before next Saturday morning, there is so much going on.  To name a few things, I have to come up with a lesson plan.  The first one that I have ever written.  The hard part: It has to incorporate technology in some way.  Eeeeek.  For elementary aged kids?!  I'm having trouble coming up with ideas.  If you have any, please feel free to let me know! I have a Math exam next Friday..let's not even get into that whole mess.  It's still stands for Mental Abuse To Humans...just sayin'.  I have an issues paper to do for Children's Literature, and I haven't even looked at what I am supposed to do for that paper..I guess I should get on that..ooops.  Bad student alert.  And finally, the football game on Friday night!  It's going to be a chilly one..it might even be time to break out the winter coat.  I am sure that there is much more to do, however I would get bored of reading about those things so I'll spare you the details.

Ames, Iowa got our first snow of the year!  At first it was just a mixture of rain and snow, and then it stopped.  However I was pleasantly surprised when I woke up the next morning and looked out the window to an accumulation! I love snow..it's pretty..but that just means that it is going to get colder still!  This winter is going to be an interesting one, especially walking around this huge campus.

What else can I update you all on?!  Oh, at semester I will finally be moving back up to the third floor! Another exciting thing to look forward to.  I can't wait to be able to sleep through the night and not have to deal with the pleathera (spelling?!) of random men in room.  Long story short, I will be a much happier person.  And that's all we're going to say on this subject.

Last weekend the girls and I went home to Kaci's house for a girls night!  On Friday night we went to her sister's play, The Sound of Music.  It was a very good show!  That night we also rented the movie Water for Elephants.  Excellent movie!  You should all rent it.  We woke up the next morning, Saturday, had breakfast and made our way back to Ames for the football game!  We won too!  They are back on track so let's hope they can do it again next Friday night!  Then had dinner and took naps..and had a chill Saturday night.  I love my friends! :)

I took a break from writing and called my Momma!  Can't wait to see her next week!  Well, I guess it's time to put some sweats on, brave the cold, and grab some brunch! I'm hungry! Oh, and I will leave you with some pictures of this week!

Two in one week?!

I GET TO GO HOME IN 24 DAYSSSSSSSSS!  I am excited...can't you tell?!  I am VERY excited to not have to deal with a roommate for a week, have my bed for a week, have my own bathroom, and of course fight with my brother for a week!  Oh, and my puppy!  Haha, can't forget him!  


I am currently babysitting...the kids are in bed and the laundry is going..I feel at home again!  I am really beginning to dig the whole free laundry thing..where the dryers actually work..who would have thought?!  Of course you also can't forget a home cooked meal! Delicious!


I feel like a lot has happened in 3 days.  But yet it hasn't.  Oh, the exciting life of a college student.  The things you see on campus is enough to keep me laughing all day.  Of course you can't forget all the dumb things that I say and do on a daily basis keep everyone else laughing as well.  

From left to right: Libby, Chelsea, Rebecca, Kaci, and Katie

This weekend was homecoming!  Nothing too exciting going on though.  Friday night I got to see some fireworks that were set off in central campus for mass campaniling.  Vomit.   Oh I guess I should mention what exactly it is.  Mass campaniling is when you and your sweetheart kiss under the clock as the bells toll midnight.  Tradition states that you are not a true Iowa stater until you've done so.  Again, vomit.  Haha, that wont be happening anytime soon..as of right now.  Friday night I made dinner for all the girls!  That is a picture of us to the left there.  We had a gluten free dinner (and wine party) for Kaci.  I didn't make everything by myself, everyone pitched in.  My name that night, and it continues to be, Mama Libbs.  Haha, love them! :)  We will definitely be doing that again!  Oh, and I could not use the bottle opener right..evidence is below.  It was still consumable though!

Saturday we had a football game to attend!  Pictures are below!  We inevitably lost against Texas A&M.  At least we started the game out winning!  Hey, it's the bright side right?!  This week at work has not been too bad..we'll see what tomorrow brings.

Libby and Katie

Katie, Kaci, and Libby

Libby, Katie, Kaci, Courtney, and Mal Pal the Horse Gal (Mallory)!

Katie, Kaci, and Libby

Friday night we were persuaded to go to a haunted forest in town...NEVER AGAIN.  We got chased by clowns, pinned against the wall by guys with chainsaws, characters popped out at you..oh and they came up behind you.  This is a picture of us all before we went!

Katie, Kaci, Courtney, Mallory, Libby

As you can see I have really developed friendships with these girls!  They are my loves! :)


Sunday I went to church and lunch, and did a lot of homework.  I got to Skype with the best roommate ever and of course one of my best friends, Mary, and Kristen also made an appearance.  I CANNOT WAIT until Thanksgiving to see them, and of course hit up our usual restaurant, El Niagra where shenanigans will ensue!  That night I babysat.  Ahhh children are adorable and so innocent!  Love them already!


I have gotten three tests back this week!  I am happy to report that I got a 45/50 on my Childrens Literature midterm and a 39/40 for my technology in the classroom class.  My math test...well that's a whole other story.  MATH stands for Mental Abuse To Humans.  Just thought I would throw that one out there!


So, now that I have taken a large chunk out of my homework time..I suppose it would be good to get back to that!


Until next time...

Well, well, well!

Things have taken a turn for the interesting!  Well, I couldn't tell you why..because I don't really know.  But I am loving school!  I have made so many amazing friends and can't wait to become even closer.  This morning I was really missing home.  I just need a break and time away from here.  I can't wait for my Thanksgiving break!  Less than 4 weeks now! :)  I can't wait to sleep in my own bed and see my puppy!

I know that I need to update this more!  I am very bus with work, and my school work, and I have also taken up babysitting now!  The kids that I will be watching are so adorable and I cannot wait to get to know them and spend time with them.  I joined this program from Salt Company called student exchange.  Instead of getting paid for babysitting we get a meal with the family and get to do our laundry for free!  And that is quite okay with me! :)

I have a blog? Who knew!

Well, I am beginning to realize that I really stink at this whole blogging thing.  Although, it has been a crazy couple of weeks!  Just so much to do, lots of homework, and of course who could forget work?!  Last week was just not a good week.  We all have them and it just seemed to drag on and never end.  There were lots of problems with my room/roommate, but we've talked and hopefully everything is going to go for the better from here on out!  I'm trying to have a good lookout on things.

Saturday we had a football game..and it was not good. However, I did get to take a picture with CY!

This last week was not as busy, but lots of homework to do and catch up on!  Midterms are already here!  I can't believe the time has flown so quickly.  It will be Thanksgiving break and then Christmas before we know it.

Well I guess that this is going to be a shorter post.  I have to start getting things together and ready for when my Mom and Babcia come today!  I'm sooooo excited to see them both!