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So much for global warming right? I couldn’t believe my eyes when I awoke from my 3 hour (hibernation) nap today to find 12 plus inches of snow outside. To be honest that may have partially been due to the fact that the weather man said we were only getting 3 inches. I wonder how stupid he feels about that statement now. I know they have a tough job being psychics and all but come on, meteorologists need to get their shit together. I could have wanted to go skiing today, and would have chosen not to given that I was told barely any snow was coming my way. Also, what does a 50% chance of precipitation even mean? Anyone could make that prediction! Not that the weather really affected my life today anyway. I probably would have taken shelter on the couch snow or shine. But still, the amount of snow that was graced upon the innocent town of Madison today is absurd. In addition, now there’s too much snow to wear my new Bean boots…..and that’s a problem.

So much for global warming right? I couldn’t believe my eyes when I awoke from my 3 hour (hibernation) nap today to find 12 plus inches of snow outside. To be honest that may have partially been due to the fact that the weather man said we were only getting 3 inches. I wonder how stupid he feels about that statement now.
I know they have a tough job being psychics and all but come on, meteorologists need to get their shit together. I could have wanted to go skiing today, and would have chosen not to given that I was told barely any snow was coming my way. Also, what does a 50% chance of precipitation even mean? Anyone could make that prediction!
Not that the weather really affected my life today anyway. I probably would have taken shelter on the couch snow or shine. But still, the amount of snow that was graced upon the innocent town of Madison today is absurd. In addition, now there’s too much snow to wear my new Bean boots…..and that’s a problem.

I think with my heart more often than not. Even when it gets me in trouble, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

In light of the recent tragedy that occurred in Newtown, CT on December 14th, I believe there is someone who need be recognized. No, it is not the person who stole 27 innocent lives that day, but rather a hero. A brave, young, first grade teacher who put her 16 students’ lives ahead of her own. On that Friday morning, Victoria Soto was informed that there was a shooter roaming the halls of Sandy Hook Elementary School. With this information, she quickly hurried all 16 of her students into a closet located in her classroom. When the shooter entered the room, Victoria Soto courageously spent the last seconds of her life explaining to him that her students were in the gymnasium. After that, he selfishly took her life, and then his own. Because of her brave actions, 16 young and innocent souls were saved that day. If you turn on the news, you will most likely see a picture of the horrible person who caused this tragedy. But this is not the face that should be advertised to the world. It should be Victoria’s; for her actions were heroic, selfless, and most importantly, crucial to those 16 boys and girls who were saved. Thank you, Victoria Soto, for being a hero that day. You have truly touched all of the grieving hearts and will be remembered forever by all of us.  

In light of the recent tragedy that occurred in Newtown, CT on December 14th, I believe there is someone who need be recognized. No, it is not the person who stole 27 innocent lives that day, but rather a hero. A brave, young, first grade teacher who put her 16 students’ lives ahead of her own. On that Friday morning, Victoria Soto was informed that there was a shooter roaming the halls of Sandy Hook Elementary School. With this information, she quickly hurried all 16 of her students into a closet located in her classroom. When the shooter entered the room, Victoria Soto courageously spent the last seconds of her life explaining to him that her students were in the gymnasium. After that, he selfishly took her life, and then his own. Because of her brave actions, 16 young and innocent souls were saved that day. If you turn on the news, you will most likely see a picture of the horrible person who caused this tragedy. But this is not the face that should be advertised to the world. It should be Victoria’s; for her actions were heroic, selfless, and most importantly, crucial to those 16 boys and girls who were saved. Thank you, Victoria Soto, for being a hero that day. You have truly touched all of the grieving hearts and will be remembered forever by all of us.  

Well, we didn’t make it to my first semi-formal, but I had a pretty good time laughing at the situation in its entirety. Prior to Friday night our biggest worry as to why we wouldn’t make it was one of our dates (based on his track record with alcohol consumption, we  had every right to be concerned). But apparently the serious chat we had with him about keeping it klassy and maintaining control was effective, because ironically, he saved the night. Going into detail about what actually happened might be inappropriate, and it might embarrass my dear friend, Catie. But as I walked off the school bus and accepted the fact that I wouldn’t be riding it to my first formal, I couldn’t even be mad. The exact opposite of what we expected occurred and that in itself made it a little bit funny. So I changed into my sweatpants, and had some good laughs with the other unfortunates who were forced into the same situation as I. Overall, I can’t really complain about how everything turned out. I mean, there’s always Spring 2013. 

Well, we didn’t make it to my first semi-formal, but I had a pretty good time laughing at the situation in its entirety. Prior to Friday night our biggest worry as to why we wouldn’t make it was one of our dates (based on his track record with alcohol consumption, we  had every right to be concerned). But apparently the serious chat we had with him about keeping it klassy and maintaining control was effective, because ironically, he saved the night. Going into detail about what actually happened might be inappropriate, and it might embarrass my dear friend, Catie. But as I walked off the school bus and accepted the fact that I wouldn’t be riding it to my first formal, I couldn’t even be mad. The exact opposite of what we expected occurred and that in itself made it a little bit funny. So I changed into my sweatpants, and had some good laughs with the other unfortunates who were forced into the same situation as I. Overall, I can’t really complain about how everything turned out. I mean, there’s always Spring 2013. 

Always be sure to keep a healthy disregard for the impossible

The Sophomore Panic Attack

Being in college is just plain hard. Not even the school work just physically being here. I’m only a sophomore and it already scares the crap out of me that in three years I’ll be forced out of this college campus and off to look for a job and a place to settle down. When I think about being at school it seems like i’ll be here forever and there won’t REALLY be an end. It’s almost impossible to imagine having to start a completely new life just a few years down the road.

Looking back on declaring my major I think to myself, what in God’s name was I thinking choosing Allied Health? Chemistry? Nutrition? Science isn’t my thing and the work load is even more of a stretch for someone like me. I thought I wanted to be a doctor, but what I really want to do (at least for the time being) is nothing. Right now, I just want to be a college student, which makes it slightly difficult to plan for my future. I don’t want to go to a three hour lab testing the density of unknown metals. I’d really rather not spend my Sunday afternoons doing online homework that I may or may not complete by the 11 pm deadline. But even though we all complain about having to study and having to walk to class at 8 am, this is pretty much the easiest it gets from here on out. 

What happens if we can’t instantly find a job after graduation? Or what if we get a job and it’s pretty much the polar opposite of what we even SLIGHTLY had in mind. How am I supposed to pay for my $300 phone bill every month? What about getting married or having kids? I heard that in today’s society, it costs something like $2 million dollars to raise a child from the day they’re born to the day they turn 18. With the hypothetical job I can’t find and the phone bill I can’t afford, that seems highly unattainable for me post-graduation. 

These things honestly stress me out way more than my current GPA. Thinking about my future makes me just a little bit sick to my stomach. I want to live in the moment and enjoy where my life is right here, right now. Why can’t I do that without my advisor e-mailing me about internships and academic opportunities? I think that’s what we all need to do sometimes. Just take a step back, take a breath, and stop thinking so far ahead. Just be you. Right now. It’s the only way we can make this short time last as completely clueless, adderall-addicted college students just trying to get by. 

Don’t just dream in your sleep, it’s just lazy.

Now isn’t that a sight to see? Coming from Miami University I didn’t think I’d witness anything nearly as gorgeous. But on my walk home from chemistry lab at 4:30 pm I came across this, and it took my breath away. So happy to be here and living on this wonderful campus. 

Now isn’t that a sight to see? Coming from Miami University I didn’t think I’d witness anything nearly as gorgeous. But on my walk home from chemistry lab at 4:30 pm I came across this, and it took my breath away. So happy to be here and living on this wonderful campus. 

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