Mifflin St.

Yeah so this blog is gonna suck. There's tons I still need to blog about, but right now, I'm just pissed because I'm highly intoxicated after MIfflin St. Block Party and yet, I'm fucking stuck at work. Boo. Again. 3rd year in a rowl. Ian's Pizza is coming so hopefully that'll entice my friends here, but I still feel lame.

Missed the Memo

So, when did Tuesday become the new Friday? There are more people out running around then on a typical Thirsty Thursday. Not really sure why I was not informed, but doesn't matter i guess. 20 pages to write on Uganda by Thursday. No prob.
Oh, and today's speech went awesomely. Looks like we're going to be getting a start up at UW-Green Bay soon!

Watch out US!

What a week for Madison, WI!!! If you EVER doubted that this was the best place, think again. Last week- Playboy named UW-Madison the best place for nightlife, drinking AND academics (work hard, play hard). THEN, both our women's AND our men's hockey teams won the state championships- first university to EVER do that in the same year. AND THEN, we're on the FRONT page of the New York Times website for our immigration rally. AND, i was totally there. I think i can see myself in the picture. Just kidding
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/10/us/10cnd-madison.html?hp&ex=1144728000&en=3ef5999aa23b8a07&ei=5094&partner=homepage

Small Respite

So, until Thursday, I will continue to be slightly out of my mind. Presentation at the International Trade Conference in Neenah, WI tomorrow (ppt done, speech almost written) and a 20 page paper on Uganda due Thursday which has been slightly researched, but not at all written. Fun. Work tomorrow night. Fun as well.
On another note, what a fantastic weekend! Friday was spent in working on sessions for the next day. Saturday was the Stones conference. Now, i'm still slightly put off the lack of attendance and the Purdue folks that left midday (ahem), BUT it was still awesome. I am SOO appreciative to the Shannon, the OC and everyone that helped to Faci- everyone did a fantastic job, had 110% energy and even stumbled through dance moves. I know I really enjoyed myself and was excited by many of the conversations and the passion.
Saturday night- absolute debauchery. Although I should not have gone out, Kevin and Jenna made it very tempting and so I succumbed to a crazy Madison that had just won the men's hockey championships. Madison was slightly crazy and the night promised nothing short of that.
Sunday morning- apparently Jenna slept on our couch for whatever reason but walked home at 8 in the morning. To then call everyone at 8:30 am. I did not answer. I pass out in my bed to be woken up by katie80 telling me she's downstairs and that I have to let her in (mixed feelings about that). Sunday brunch was in order and since the new Fuddruckers had been giving out free breakfast, me, Jenna, Katie and Kev decided to try our luck with lunch. Had to be VIP. I told the 'bouncer' that we planned on spending a lot of money. He let us in for a glorious free lunch. I have never laughed as hard as I did in that span of time. Good company.
So, least I had a good beginning to a crappy week. I'm looking forward to an insane Thursday night followed by an amazing weekend of Sushi Samba, RENT (!), Chicago shopping, then Easter at Katie80's. Yes, the light at the end of the tunnel is near.
By the way, need a place to live in NYC this summer? Craig's List is providing lots of options, but I'm bad at geography as we know and would love any suggestions of good areas to live in. Meaning, close to the office, or easily accessible to the subway, safe, good food and bars and hopefully near some of my favorite people. And no, NJ is not an option. I've already lived there remember!

Loser

Warning- my blogging may suck for the next 2+ weeks and I may just become a hermit. I've been having slight panic attacks at how much I have to do in the next few. Yes, it's ironic. I have felt so calm and collected and sane this whole semester of going 110 mphs and filling every waking hour that I could. And yet, once again, I am learning that I'm not superhuman.
Shit is starting to hit the fan and for one of the first few times in my life, I really don't think i have enough hours to do what i need to. Sleep is seeming like a luxury and breathing is something I now have to remind myself to do. Sound like I'm going insane? Yes, at times. But good stressful things like Stones is keeping me going and passionate. Thank god I love our LC or else I might jsut have peaced out for the next month (not really, but it sounds nice). In any case, I may be a bad friend/coworker/person to stand next to (lets see if showers fit in my schedule) so I apologize in advance. Feel free to give me a hug or a neck massage when you see me- but quickly or else i might freak out again!