Monday, November 23, 2009

Holiday thought...

So I was flipping around radio stations because of commercials earlier, and one of our stations is already playing Christmas music. They started this past Thursday and they play only Christmas music through Christmas. Well as I paused to see what was on this station, the name of the next "song" caught my ear. It was called "A Soldier's Silent Night". It was the music of silent night playing in the background while an older gentleman read the poem of The Night Before Christmas, but with different words. Now I love Christmas and Thanksgiving (just the holidays in general), and of course there are always bad days, but I love being able to be around family, and everyone tends to have a friendly demeanor. As I listened to this song thought I got kind of sad. I can think of at least eight friends who are in the military is some form (Marines, Army, and Air Force). All are on active duty. One is serving in Afghanistan right now, one just got back from Afghanistan, one is on a world tour, and one just graduated from ranger school for the army, which means he will possibly get deployed soon. As I listened to this poem I realized that I am very lucky that as of yet, none of my friends have been hurt or worse in their line of duty. My friend Zac, who is in Afghanistan right now, I haven't heard anything about his safety from his wife in a few months (she used to update her status every time she talked to him, but not so much anymore), but I'm pretty sure he's due home pretty soon. I think the Marines only due 6 month tours, which means he might be home for Christmas.

However, I think it is important to remember all the Soldiers, Marines, and Air Men/Women who won't be home for Christmas and all the families that are missing them. We are all happy and safe because of those brave men and women. So as you are thinking of things to be thankful for and who you need to buy gifts for and how much money you should spend and who you get to see this Holiday season, take a moment to think of those who won't be home this year and be thankful for them. That's all.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

college? what's that?

So I am really excited. i am spending this weekend up in Evansville. My sorority is having their philanthropy tonight... Rock 4 Riley. I love our philanthropy. It's a lip sync contest. This year's theme is Motown (which I just found out about two days ago). All the other fraternities and sororities participate, and our new girls always do an act as well. It's always so funny. Last year was "A Pink Carpet Affair" a play off of Red Carpet. All the acts were from movies ( such as Ghostbusters and Grease). My favorite was Sig Ep who did their act from Sister Act and they all came dressed in nun habits and did this great dance. It was hilarious. I'm really excited to see tonight's.

So I have decided that I am definitely no longer a college student. Lately I have been going to bed by midnight, because half the time I have to get up early (like 5:45 or 6:15) and the other half I get to sleep until 9:30, and it's just easier to go to bed at the same time every night so my body doesn't get all screwed up. So last night, I was up until about 1:30, and I was sooo tired by like 1. When I went to bed my Greek little sister thought I was joking when I said I was going to bed. And as far as this morning goes... I woke up at like 9, tried to sleep for another half hour, and it totally didn't work. So I got up, and of course I was the only one up. There's not very much food in the house where i'm staying (a very good sign ur in a college student's home) so I decided to walk the doughnut store which is about a half mile away (maybe a little more, I dunno) eat breakfast, and walk back. There weren't very many people my age out. :) When I got back about 10:30ish everyone was still asleep so I made my way to the Student center to start working on fishbowls (which was about an hour and a half ago, and I still have yet to start).There's an open house today apparently because i keep seeing tours walk past me and lots of people with name tags.

Anyways, so it has become clear to me, that even since last year, I have already gotten out of that college schedule. it's weird being back, but nice at the same time. So that's all for now. Have a great weekend everyone!