New Generation

While walking to my physics exam today all stressed out, I looked up and noticed a big group of bright-eyed youngsters listening to a tour guide as they visited UW for the first time. Despite the looming ass-kicking i was about to receive, I had to stop and smile. What seems like ages ago, I remember being that hopeful and excited kid walking through campus with my parents on some tour (with a really cute guide) and thinking, yeah, i could be happy here. And with graduation looming and new endeavors to be excited about, I wasn't sad watching them. I was jealous and happy that they were about to come to a place that has treated me so well and I was perfectly content thinking about all that I had gotten out of the past few years from classes that challenged my critical thinking to friends that pushed me to be a better person both intellectually and emotionally. UW was not initially my top choice for schools, but I remember walking onto campus for the first time and just feeling at home, knowing that things were going to be just fine. I'm happy to say that I have no regrets (well at least not big ones) and that I was able to get a lot out of my out-of-state tuition. Although the next chapter is uncertain, I know I'm prepared for whatever happens and that things are going to be just fine.

First time for everything

Experienced what I think was my first anxiety attack last night. After putting in some solid work hours yesterday, I was pleased with what I had done, but began worrying about how much I have left to do. Tried to go to bed about 1 and instead lay awake in bed until 6:45 when I finally got up. Seriously could NOT sleep. I tried everything from singing various silly songs over and over in my head to literally counting sheep. No dice because my mind was racing and racing with all the things that I need to do in the next few weeks and began to freak out just a teens bit. The first draft of my thesis is due in less than a month and I'm making progress, but have a significant chunk left. Very significant. Most daunting part is getting it under 50 pages. Never thought I would say that I needed more than 50 pages, but lordy is it true. Feeling a little better today (although tired), but need to decide on my plan of attack. Good news is that it is gorgeous in Madison today which makes it hard to be down. Other good news is that I'm super excited for spring break although I am certainly not getting anything done during that week! Oh boy oh boy.

As it should be

Although this weekend was a bit ridiculous, it was just what senior year should entail. Lot of time spent with my various close friends, good partying, seeing the long lost Nob again and just enjoying life. Jenna and I had a date at a nice restaurant on friday which hit the spot and St. Patty's was definitely a good time. Plus, Jenna and Beccabadger and I went to see Volver tonight which although not what I was expecting at all, was quite entertaining and I thought it was well done even though the ending left me unfulfilled. And I'm getting super pumped for spring break and getting to see my buddies in nyc that i haven't seen for awhile and getting to show 2 of my friends the glories of Boston. And finally spending an Easter at home with my family. Things are good, life is good. Thankful for all that i've been blessed with.

Just what the doctor ordered

Ahh what a weekend! 4 days in the Tucson, Arizona sun enjoying 85+ degree weather. Weekend of good food, lotta exercise, lots of pool time, lots of fun reading and a lovely visit with my parents and our family friends. I have not been that relaxed in who knows how long! Although my transportation shtuff was less than stellar, it was worth it. But i'm not going to lie, I was seriously missing the shisha. My lungs have never felt so virgin.. ahh i'm going to enjoy this extraordinary tan that remains!

Little by Little

My Senioritis apparently is not invincible considering the amount of shiz i got done this week. Seriously wrote more pages for my thesis this week then in the past 3 combined (which is not saying much). Good thing because my first draft of everything (my unborn child if you will) is due in one month and 8 days. Umm. I do better under pressure, but lets just hope this pace is kept up. I am definitely going to reward myself with something fabulous if I hand it in on time (maybe a mani, pedi and massage for example?).
I do have this weekend of relaxation to think a bit and talk out my paper. At 6 am on Friday (another allnighter for the week), I'm leaaving for Tucson, AZ where my parents are for the time being. Intended to be a weekend of relaxing, enjoying the 85+ degree weather next to a pool, polishing off bottles of wine with mi madre and stuffing myself with amazing Mexican food (chipotle does NOT cut it for me). As serene and relaxing as it will be, I know the parentals have some 'fun' convos up their sleeves. Hmm.. thesis progress, graduation weekend, post-graduation plans.. not stuff I really want to admit is reality, but it might help to talk somethings out. Plus I get to hear about my dad's progress on his book. Thrilling! Everyone else- have a great weekend!