Tired

I've had a full day today. I'm tired...but it's a good kind of tired you know? Sometimes I'm tired after watching too much tv and that isn't too nice. Sometimes I'm tired after yelling at Jeff, and that's not too nice either. Sometimes I'm even tired after being around people for too long (introvert?) and that is...well....sometimes bad. This morning I got to sleep in until 6. After getting to work at 6:50 I unlocked the KSAC (the gym where I work at) and was alone until 7:30. I took out my maté and started setting it up but I soon realized that I forgot the sugar. Oh well...I need to learn how to make bitter maté because too much sugar is bad for you. Besides, I feel like I should be prepared for whatever comes my way (What if God wants me to go someplace where there isn't any sugar? Or...if a really nice girl comes along who only drinks it bitter? Hmmm...be prepared). While at work I was going to work on U.S. History (see previous post) but instead played Risk, added all of my J-Term photos to Picasa (see list of links), added new music to my mp3 player and talked to my dad. I did read a little during the game but already knew enough of the subject to wing the paper.

After work got out at 10 and I headed to the Braswell's house to help them move some of their furniture. It wasn't that bad even though I felt pretty sick for most of the time. I did score a nice desk and Jeff got a new desk chair. I then called up my mechanic and picked up my car. It works nicely...or so he says. :)

So now I'm here, 7:30ish waiting for the pizza that I made from scratch to rise and for Amy to call. Tonight I'm going to try working on U.S. History and get a "head" start. Remember, my goal is to get my essay in by Sunday....so I still have a bit over 24 hrs to mail it in. Time for pizza.

Regional Geography

I officially turned in my last pack for Regional Geography today. I'm sure everyone has experienced that little tingling of joy once you finish the last question on a big final and finally realize that your summer is about to start? Well...it wasn't quite like that. I finished the extra credit section on the Russia/Australia section (I didn't feel like looking anything up so I kinda just guessed at the answers), put it in the large white envelope, and let it sit on my desk. As soon as my shift finished I biked over to the Randall building and slid it underneath my prof's door. Ha. I gave a little whoop of joy but decided that I had to get back to my house to continue working on my U.S. History essays. There's quite a bit left to finish.

My goal was to complete U.S. History by August 10th, Amy's projected return date. Sadly, due to lack of motivation and it being summer out, I'm afraid that it has taken me at least two weeks to complete a one week assignment, and I'm not done yet. I did turn in one of my assignments (compare and contrast Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Herbert C. Hoover, and Franklin D. Roosevelt) this morning though. I felt extremely bad for turning it in...it was a half hearted half distracted mode paper. Mmhh....I guess my prof liked it because he gave me a 35/35 on it. Not bad no? I just need to try to not goof up this next paper which will hopefully be turned in by Sunday. It entails: Briefly describe the impact of the following on American life and thought: Progressivism, World War I, and the Great Depression.

I should go read. Pray for concentration this weekend!

Money

Ha, second post today! I should be working on U.S. History and Regional Geography (almost done!)...but I might as well tell you about my money problem. See, I had to reset my password to log into my Michigan bank account in Kalamazoo, Michigan (where I used to live before transferring to where I am now). I logged in...and lone and behold my checking account said $0 balance. I'm poor, but I did remember having some money set aside for needy occasions. Ah, apparently someone in New York had been taking out my money from both my checking and savings account (I have overdraft protection). I immediately called my bank and filled for robbery....or whatever you call it. They were nice about it...I didn't have to "prove" that I was in Indiana this whole time. They said that they were going to return the money that was stolen (with a fake debit card?)...I wonder when that will be? I'm sure some of you are wondering how much was taken out....er......over $700? Yea....it sucks.

Something positive did happen to me yesterday. I've been collecting books lately and selling them on Amazon.com. Most of them were left overs that I found in the basement of the Soup House and others I just found by looking in the dorms after everyone had left. I collected all the 'Foundation of Christian Thought' books and took them to the bookstore (about 13 of them). To my joy and surprise they agreed to buy them from me even though some of them were pretty old and torn. Ha. I walked out with $53 in my pocket. :) Thank you to whoever went through the trouble of actually collecting those books and leaving them all in the basement (I've also made over $150 by selling books on Amazon) for me!

A bit overdue wouldn't you say?

Has it really been over one year since I've posted on this blog? Ouch. I must have run out of things to say, or even comment about. Anyways, a quick update on me: I've changed my major since last year. I was a double major in History and Spanish. I've since then realized that studying Spanish wasn't really expanding my mind as much as I would have liked. So....one evening (I still remember that evening, while I was working in the Language Lab) I decided that I wanted to be a double major in History and International Studies. Because I already have a bunch of Spanish credits left over from my previous major, I have my minor in Spanish all finished. The question is, am I capable of completing a double major and a minor? The answer: who knows. I am taking 9 credits this summer (not quite done) and have figure on taking 17 credits each semester until I graduate. I hope to get away with not taking that many, but I do realize that there is a possibility of me taking that many.

Ah...and there you have it. My first post in OVER one year. I finally figured out how to log in after several futile efforts.

Currently listening to: "Shisyastawuman" by Charly Garcia (Argentine rock singer from the 80's-90's).