Monthly Archives: April 2009

Whirlwind Week!

Whew….what a week! I have successfully made it through the opening performance of my choir’s show, “Where’s the Remote?” It has been a whirlwind with 7 hour rehearsals everyday and trying to find time for homework in between! Although I’m … Continue reading

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Whistle while I work, Part II

My sweet and simple survival advice is as follows: Break down your tasks. If you make a list of steps to complete what you want to do, it really won’t seem that bad. Take time for breaks. These breaks may … Continue reading

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Whistle while I work – Part 1

This is the mantra I have on repeat in my brain… Whistle while I work. This week looks to be one of my busiest this semester with three papers and one presentation, there will be no limit to my excitement! … Continue reading

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Walk for Mobility

Last Saturday the Walk for Mobility was held on campus in an effort to raise money for making inexpensive wheelchairs in struggling countries. It was the second year that the event has been held and the second year that I … Continue reading

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What Luck…..Pot Luck!!!

As you all know this past weekend was Easter and if you didn’t know than this past weekend was Easter. Easter is a Christian celebration where Jesus Christ rose conquered death and came back to Earth for 40 days. This … Continue reading

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And it all came crashing down..

So to start: WOW! THE SEMESTER IS ALMOST OVER! Okay, now that I have moved past the initial five seconds of excitement: OH MAN! THE SEMESTER IS ALMOST OVER! (If you could not tell, that was the voice of a … Continue reading

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"Disappointment"

The recent championship game of UNC and Michigan State was a great headliner where the underdog and “blue collared” team was facing a powerhouse #1 seed. The results was anything but headline material. UNC for the majority of the game … Continue reading

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Easter and Graduation!!

It is the second half of the semester and now I am getting really excited to graduate! I’ll graduate in May, but then will come back to Newman to study in the Masters of Social Work Program in the Fall. … Continue reading

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The Big Dance

For those of you that keep up with the sporting community – or that just can’t help but notice all of the basketball stuff out there – you know that this evening is where the road ends. Or so the … Continue reading

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“April Already”

Its spring season again and the year is nearly coming to an end. Spring Break vacations were pretty good back home in Brownsville, Texas and got away from the fridge (Wichita) for a little bit. Its hard to believe that … Continue reading

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