What I Learned Today

Dairyland Seed paring knives can be used for more than cutting food.  For example, taking down whiteboards hung with 3M strips off the walls.

Thanks Big Bad.

I Have Really Unconventional Ways to Make 15 Bucks

Or a really good way to procrastinate studying for my last final and revising my Rhet 105 argument essay.  This afternoon the RAs put on an event to give residents a study break. The event jousting. The prize $100 Visa gift card to the winner of each the men's and women's brackets. Unfortunately, the guys took quite a while and we only got part way through the women's side and had to stop because of rain, so they split the money based on how many wins you had.

I Didn't Even Have to Leave Campus

On my way to work today I saw a camel.

Usually someone would have to go to a zoo or travel half way around the world to see a camel, let alone ride it, but today if you were in Chambana you could have rode a camel without leaving the cornfields.

What I Learned Today

Elizabeth Taylor needs to get out more. She asked for chopsticks at the Mexican restaurant...

That Awkward Moment

When I payed too much attention to my e-mail while I was walking upstairs and walked on the wrong floor and tried to unlock someone else's door.  Even more awkward, it was a guys' floor.  I'm really glad whoever's room it was wasn't home.

Side note: If you are going to comment anonymously on the blog, please identify yourself.  I appreciate your comments, but I would appreciate it even more if you would identify yourself.  Thank you for your cooperation.

What I Learned Today

I have ADD when I drink a Peach Mango energy drink.  Eventually it wears off though and I still have to study for my Anthropology 101 exam.

Reasons Why I Enjoy Ash Wednesday

Call me weird, but I actually really like Ash Wednesday.  The first day of Lent can be a bit of a challenge at times, mostly due to the fasting aspect, but hey it's one day.  Plus the random conversations brought on by the ashes you sport on your forehead outweigh the fact that you are ready for lunch at 9:30 in the morning and supper at 4:30 in the afternoon.

That being said, I had one of the entertaining conversations at work today.  One of the other ladies in the office came downstairs on her way out the door, looked at me, and exclaimed "What is on your head!?" I grinned and told her ashes, at which she suddenly remembered today is Ash Wednesday.

Also, my other favorite part was as a child comparing your ashes to all your friends after mass.  Even now people comment on how "good" your ashes are.  I walked into work and another woman told me, "Wow they really got you good."  Isn't that sort of the point? They smudge on a heavy layer so you don't manage to wipe it off the first time you forget you have ashes and touch your forehead.

What I Learned Today

Recorders sound a lot better when a college student is learning to play than third grader (sorry to all the little third grade musicians but it's true). Either way I've decided Hot Cross Buns and Mary Had a Little Lamb are not my study jams. Thanks anyway music major who lives above me.

Dear Puxatawney Phil

Or however you spell your name,

Please try again. Six more weeks of winter was not the correct answer.

Sincerely,

A frozen college student

What I Learned Today

The top drawer on my dresser doesn't actually lock. Therefore my prized possessions aren't safely locked away when I leave the room.  Great.

The Irony

One year ago, I would have been right alongside my siblings hoping, praying, and waiting for the Superintendent's phone call saying school was cancelled.  This year I hoping, praying, and waiting for them all to go back to school.  The whole getting a longer Christmas break was going to be wonderful mostly because they would be going back to school, but they're not. They're still here.

Please let it warm up and let the wind die down.

What I Learned Today

Filling out surveys for events you attend on campus pays off.

I am now the owner of an iPad mini. Finals week just got a whole lot better. Now I must force myself to focus on Spanish...

And God Said Let There Be Light...

Until the main light bulb in my room went out.  Thank goodness there are about 5 other lights in the room so I'm not stumbling around in the dark trying to get ready for bed.  Now to figure out how to put a maintenance work order in to get the bulb changed.  I'm pretty sure tomorrow is the day that they don't fill those too, since on the seventh day God rested.

I should probably put up a note for the Roommate, or I could just let her figure it out, or maybe she won't be back before they fix it....

She's Probably Shaking Her Fist

Tonight at my Ag Ed Club meeting we had an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.  When I found out about the contest a few weeks ago I told AL I needed to get an ugly sweater.  She told me I should just take Guardian Angel Grandma's sweater because she had it in the attic.  I stood in the line of ugly sweaters to get judged and you were supposed to give a brief history of the sweater when it was your turn.  Everyone else pretty much made up some elaborately ridiculous story about their sweater, but when it was my turn I looked at the group judging and told them this was my Grandma's sweater and she would probably yell at me if I told her it was ugly. Anyway Grandma's sweater won.  They said the turtle neck really topped it off.

Grandma I hope you're smiling while you're looking down shaking your fist because your sweater just won 10 dollars.

What I Learned Today

People don't appreciate you asking to write their eulogy. 

For the final speech of the semester, I have to give a special occasion speech. The TA told us we could do a toast for a friends wedding, an introduction for a speaker, announce an award, or a eulogy.  After class I texted Madam President asking if she would like to be toasted, introduced, awarded, or eulogized.  I was informed giving a eulogy was not a good option, I guess I'll be toasting.  

What I Learned Today

The stereotype for a state employee fits all state jobs. So far this week at work I have cut at least 10 different types of cheese into little cubes and sorted various colored paper clips into groups of 40.

That Awkward Moment

When the bells for the Salvation Army are in the apron tied to the bucket.  It turns out the stand really was ready for us and we didn't need to go in to County Market to ask them for the bell, or go to a different station and get one of their bells.  Whoops.

Note to self: next time check in the apron.

What I Learned Today

The Engineer and I have an addiction to Downton Abbey.  It's sort of a problem.

What I Learned Today

BOTD and I pick real winners to sit behind at hockey games and glee club performances.

What I Learned Today

When you make a surprise visit home, you learn how your family really feels about you coming back.

Yesterday, Madam President had to go home to go to a banquet so she asked me to ride along.  I needed to do laundry and home cooked food sounded awesome so I went.  When we got back to Seventh Heaven the house was empty.  I let myself in and sat at the kitchen table waiting for someone to come back.  The first people home were BOTD and the White Tornado.

BOTD: What are you doing here? How did you get here? When are you going back?

Thanks.

White Tornado gave little reaction, I got a smile when he looked through the door and saw me sitting in the kitchen, but that was it.

Next, AL arrived home with the rest of the crew minus Elizabeth Taylor.

Super Trooper: Relish you home!
Little Miss:  I knew that was your pencil case sitting on the table! (she also gave me a hug)

I headed out to the garage to see AL, her facial expression was one of shock/surprise then she kicked into mom mode and asked "Don't you have class tomorrow?"

WiiMan probably wins because I got a running hug from him. Star's reaction was marred by her nap in the car so that one isn't going to count.

Elizabeth Taylor was cheering so I went to the game to find her.  She also gave me a running hug which was pretty legit since it was at the school and in front of her friends.