Winter break!

Well, it's time for another long awaited update. Let's see...

The semester has ended. Surprisingly the end was not stressful...I had a fair amount of free time, which meant I watched Full House a few times a week, and actually hung out with friends. It was nice, but I'm so glad to be home. I finished my paper(s) and rocked my last test--I actually did the best on that test out of all the tests, which is good because although I studied more, I felt like I wasn't retaining anything.

More good news--I have been invited to interview at UW-Madison as well! I'll be at ISU on the 12th and 13th, and then at Madison on the 13th and 14th. It's a lot to pack in, really, but I'm kind of excited. Well, I'm really excited but also a little nervous. Interviewing days? How can they possibly have that many questions for me? There's no way I'll know all the answers. But, on the bright side, I really love talking to people therefore interviews usually go well. I'll just prepare (starting now, most likely) and check out what kinds of questions I might be asked. I can think of answers. Bah, this is like studying for a test. But wayyyy more important. I mean, these interviews are crucial...and they'll make a big difference on the REST of my LIFE. Getting in, or not getting in, determines where I will go and what I will do. While looking through potential questions, I stumbled upon this one, "What will you do if you don't get in?" and it's one I've been thinking of a lot. I've been telling people that the plan is to be a bum in Spain, but somehow I don't think that's an acceptable answer while interviewing. But what WILL I do?

Well, having been home, I've been doing a lot of relaxing that doesn't feel relaxing. I've been reading a lot of books, which I never have time for at Ripon. It feels like I haven't been doing anything (which, in reality, is mostly true). I've also been working at Macy's. I'm grateful for the hours, because I still need the money. Plus I get out of the house, which is nice. Instead of working the 4-5 hours shifts we worked this summer, we've been working 8-10 hour shifts (which is nuts!). We worked from 2 am on Sunday to 11:30 am. Most days, I am scheduled to work until 10 but am there until 1. 1:00! Today we were actually done EARLY, at 9, which made my day. I came home and napped (because I didn't go to bed Saturday night, and it's killing me).

Good news: Liss and Luke are home! That means we are celebrating family Christmas today!! Eric and I each opened three small presents on Christmas Eve, but we saved all the rest for when Liss and Luke were home--it just doesn't feel like Christmas without them.

I got (so far) new gloves, earmuffs, AND a new camera!! I was going to save up money and buy one after graduation, so my parents bought one for me. I love love love it, and cannot WAIT to use it.

Ok...that's enough for one update. I really, really want to get into the habit of blogging again. I just get busy and tired...but let's hope that I actually keep up with it!