Month: December 2007

I really never thought that my blog was read so far across the country. At Mass on Saturday, my dad was setting up (he’s a sacristan), and a couple that he knows came up to him. They asked him if his daughter was, indeed, the “blogger” for Holy Cross. When he told them yes, they said that their daughter is interested in Holy Cross and is a junior at St. Pius (kind of a rival of my high school, but that’s all right.). They told him that they had been reading the blog since I started writing. It was great to see that people even down in Georgia are reading it. I mean, in my interview for this position, I did say that I hoped to attract kids that weren’t from the New England area. I guess I accomplished that goal!

Also, I’ve received some friend requests on Facebook from members of the Class of 2012. (I really don’t want to think about them coming in only because I’ll be a sophomore by then. That’s a scary thought.) This is just a Christmas present in itself! I would request every 2012 member that I could as a friend, but that might come across as either overzealous or just plain weird.

Aside from internet connections, I’ve really enjoyed being home. Holy Cross is absolutely wonderful, but it is nice to stay up on a Monday and not worry about work that would be due for either Professor Ireland’s or Professor Kee’s class tomorrow. Oh yes – I’ve enjoyed waking up to my bird instead of an alarm clock. It’s a nice change.

Tomorrow, I’m heading off to visit my high school just to say hello to some of my favorite teachers. I’ll be heading back there on January 10th to give a presentation about Holy Cross. Am I a freshman or what? If you couldn’t tell from my involvement, I really like it here!

Well, my first semester of college is over. I took my last two exams yesterday. It really is a strange feeling. Ashley, Haley, and I were talking about it tonight, and it really doesn’t seem like it’s been that long. I still vividly remember my first day on campus, and the first time that I ever met Haley. We were both somewhat scared, but we had met each other through Facebook over the summer. Right when we met in person, we really clicked. I still remember the first time that I met Ashley. I was trying to study Latin, and she just came up and started talking to me. We’ve been best friends ever since. I just never thought that this semester would ever end.

The weather has been quite entertaining for the entire campus. Yesterday, during lunch, there were flurries. The flurries quickly developed into a strong snow while I walked over to Stein for my Latin final. As I was taking my Latin final, I looked outside and saw that the entire campus was covered in at least six inches of snow. It didn’t stop until around midnight, so that can only mean one thing on a college campus: sledding.

It was a great way to celebrate the end of my first semester at college. As Haley, Ashley, and I all went down Freshman Field hill (and subsequently wiped out quite a bit), I realized that there’s no other college on earth at which I’d rather be. As cliché as it may sound, Holy Cross has provided me the best possible first semester in college. I wholeheartedly enjoyed all of my classes this semester, and I am looking forward to my classes next semester. I’ve made amazing friendships, and I feel right at home here. Well, not right at home. I really do miss my bird.

Let’s recap the semester in a few sentences: I took some amazing classes this semester. Professor Ireland scared the living daylights out of me on the first day, but it all turned out for the best. I met so many different people, and I’ve been able to truly broaden my horizons. And, most importantly, I am a professional Chinese take-out guru.  All in all, this semester has been fantastic, and I’m looking forward to all of my future semesters here on the hill.

Right now, Carrie and I are packing up the room. It’s weird. My side of the room is actually clean. This is quite a phenomenon! It is kind of weird that I won’t wake up every morning and hear Carrie speak in German, or have her look at me as if I’ve gone insane when I start pacing around the room with a book in my hand.

In other news, Early Decision letters are going out, apparently. To all the newly accepted members of the Class of 2012 (that sounds just plain weird), congratulations!

Well, I probably should head off to bed right now. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and I’ll see (virtually, I suppose) you all in the New Year!

The smells of Raemen noodles, Dominoes Pizza, and coffee all linger in the air. Surely, exams have started.

I turned in my last CRAW paper yesterday, and I’m currently taking a break from studying for my Middle East exam that is taking place tomorrow. I’m honestly quite nervous about my first college exam, but I think I’ve prepared myself well. At least, I hope I have prepared myself well!

Today after Mass, we were alerted that it had been sleeting all during Mass. The groundskeepers had been spreading salt on the walkways, but it wasn’t enough. Haley, Ashley, and I were planning to go to Cool Beans to pick up some caffeine for the night, but Haley and I thought that the sleet was daunting. We decided to go anyway. Ashley led the pack, and she really was a true Ohioan. Meanwhile, Haley, who’s from Texas, and I were lagging behind and holding onto the railings for dear life. I am seriously not excited at all for January or February! On the way back to Hanselman, Ashley was proud of how I walked without the railings. I felt like a toddler being applauded for walking on my own for the first time! By the time that I get the hang of this ice thing, it’ll be spring and I won’t have to worry about it anymore.

Well, I’m off to study some more. My final isn’t until 2:30 tomorrow, but I’d rather be over prepared than under prepared!

Hi Everyone! It has been absolutely crazy on the hill. Between the snow, exams, and final assignments, everyone around here is either in their room or in the library (or, if you love food, like me, in Kimball!). I just got back from a meeting for the CCD teachers at the various parishes in Worcester, and I’m just taking a quick break before I delve back into my work. My last FYP paper is due tomorrow, and my last CRAW paper is due on Saturday. I can’t believe that I’m almost finished with CRAW. My first move as an English major is almost complete!

As much as I love it on the hill, I can’t wait to go back home and just rest for an entire month!

P.S. Last night, Haley decided to make sweet tea with me in Kimball. My ways are spreading…