Wastin’ Away Again…

Things I learned while attending my first Jimmy Buffett Concert:
1. Regulating fluid intake is key unless you bring your own portapotty.
2. No matter your size, age, gender or professional career, it is always appropriate to wear your bathing suit/coconut bra/grass skirt.
3. Frat boys are wannabe parrot-heads.
4. If you didn’t bring your own pool and/or hot tub, you’re obviously a first timer.
5. It’s never too early to start tailgating.

Let’s just say it was quite the experience and leave it at that- shall we?

People always look at me funny when I talk about how my family parties, and this should be no exception. I’m a college student and the biggest parties I’ve been to I’ve attended with my family. I’m sure Vegas for my 21st will be no exception.

In other news, the drive across the country went well, although I was certainly tired of being in the car by the time we made it to Valpo. After hours of contemplation, I’m content with the set up and organizational system of my new room which has already started to feel like home. Classes started a week ago, and I’ve already been to the psych ward and the operating room- for clinicals of course. My nursing load will be tough this semester, but I think I’ve finally figured out how best to prepare for my exams and am not too worried about it. I’m also taking a class focusing on Jesus and the Gospels that I’ve heard some really great things about and that makes me excited too.

Outside of school, I’m still working at the Writing Center, and the Admissions Office, although I’ve added a new title of “Ambassador in Admissions” which basically means I’ll be giving tours of campus and talking with prospective students. I’m also the new President-Elect of the Student Nurses’ Association and planning on being much more involved in both Dance Ensemble and intramurals. Needless –to-say, I’m a busy girl, but I function better when I’ve got a lot going on. Organized chaos, I like to call it.

That said, it’s time to get back to work.

Love and miss-