Where did the last three years go?

So it's been awhile...

My life has been a little crazy the past few weeks. Owls 100th Anniversary, Homecoming, Birthdays, Internship. It is definitely opening my eyes to what next spring has to offer. I'm nervous, so nervous. I'm not ready to graduate and be a big girl. I want to have the crutch of college to fall back on. Where did the last three years go?

No Really. Where did the last three years go? I feel like I should still be a senior in high school picking out a tacky homecoming dress and suiting up for powderpuff football. Time keeps flying by and there really is nothing I can do about. I hate it really. I'm trying my best to take it one day at a time and enjoy my senior year. But in the back of my head, all I can think about is find an internship, find a job, find an internship, find a job. How do people deal with that stress? Onto things that worry me less...

October has been jam packed with events in my life. It was Caitlin and my's birthday, so lots of celebrations were in order. This year's birthday was fifteen times better than last. That really is saying something since last year was the big 2-1! I was also crazy busy with homecoming preparations. Our float one first place--woo! We worked so hard on that thing...making flowers, attaching flowers, painting flowers. I could see those flowers in my sleep. It's over now and I can relax, somewhat.

This weekend is Halloween, my favorite holiday. Yeah, I'm weird. I know. But if you love dressing up and scary things, then duh! Halloween has to be your favorite holiday. I went with some friends last week to the Haunted Hoochi, which was a blast. I've been there before, but it is still so much fun. It's in the top 25 best haunts. I definitely want to go to another, but I doubt I can coerce anyone into going by this weekend.

My plans are still undecided for winter break. I can always work in the admission office, but that would mean living in the owl house all alone for six weeks. I'm not a big fan of that idea. I'm looking for internships in Cincinnati and Columbus, but nothing yet. I feel like finding an internship is a job within itself.

Hopefully more to come. Love & Hoots!

I've heard the Jonas Brothers get nervous before every show.

So it's been a long time since I've written. Sorry about that. October has been crazy! Monday is my last day of travel for the admission office. I'm very excited to be back on campus more! As of right now, I'm applying for internships and trying to decide when to apply for jobs. So stressful!

Thursday was my birthday and it was definitely one of the best ones yet. The girls and I went to Texas Roadhouse for some mug-a-ritas! DELICIOUS! Then we went to Old Bag for College Night. So so so much fun! Even Caitlin and Kelley went! : )) Overall wonderful birthday with wonderful people! Yesterday I had a lovely dinner with Zach. So sweet of him!

Next week is Homecoming so the craziness will continue. I'm very excited to see all the alumni come back--woo!

Also, side note. This past week's The Office was hysterical and Modern Family. AMAZING!

I love Owls and I rep it hard!

What's happened since we last spoke:

1. I went on my first high school visit. Another counselor ran the visit, but I added my info here and there.
2. I went to Articulation (guidance and admission counselors meet and get information) at BGSU. It was interesting to hear representatives talk about private and public colleges.
3. I went to my first college fair with a counselor and another one by myself. I honestly thought I would be more nervous on the road with these visits, but so far I've been fine. I guess Public Speaking with Linda Davis really paid off. Blue is for you! The college fair by myself went fabulous. I had lots of students asking about Otterbein. And we all know what that means, more PNMs (potential new members)! YAY!

Okay, yes. I do have an unhealthy obsession with finding new members for owls. But can you blame me? It's probably the most fun I've ever continuously had! Obviously I love Sigma Alpha Tau and owls, but mainly I want to throw out to GO GREEK! I love Owls and I rep it hard! But Greek Life is honesly one of the best things you can do to easily get involved on campus. It's a great way to meet new people, network, do community service, and receive scholarships. Okay, well that's my schpeel. But really GOOOO GREEEEK! DO IT!

So back to my life and the real world. Well, speak of The Real World...the season finale was on last night...ugh. I wish it was on continuously because I love it, love it, love it. And I really really really really really want to be on it. Like really bad. It would probably help if I made a submission tape. : )

Okay...real life. Well, I'm living the admission field. It has been pretty amazing helping students. It's the first time in my life I feel like I could make a career out of this and feel like I'm legitimately helping others. Best feeling in the world. I could do without the driving and early mornings, but that's nothing compared to the end result. Also, I'm missing my owl girls. I hate missing meetings, but I'll be at the next two...no worries. I am just trying to be a sponge and absorb any and all knowledge about the admission process.

:Currently loving life

Otterbein University--Wow, that's weird to say.

So it's about 4 days before classes start here at Otterbein University. Wow, that's weird to say. I can't get use to saying that. I guess it will come with time.

I'm still working at the admission office and then next week I start traveling. I'm so so so excited. I am kinda sad though that I won't be taking classes with everyone else. I have an internship class, but that doesn't really count being only 2 credit hours. I probably won't be writing as much because I will be on the road quite a bit.

Freshmen move in tomorrow, which is super exciting!! YAY!!! I'm just really exciting to see more people on campus. It can get pretty boring over the summer. Today at my internship we met with Sarah Fatherly to talk about the new INST programs. OMG--so jealous! The classes are going to be awesome!

I'm now watching Hellcats. I'm about ten minutes into the pilot and LOVING it! It's about college and cheerleading. Two things I love!

So I spent all of Labor Day crafting--my new found obsession. I did fifteen kinds of crazy shenanigans all over the owl house. Pictures coming soon : ) I've also decided I need my sewing machine here. I would get so much use out of it and I CANNOT wait : )) Yay!!

Alright it's nighty night for this hooter. Moving in freshman tomorrow during work and then Zach is coming over to help me move random things out of the basement.

Love & Hoots!

I think I might have found my niche.

Long time, no talk.

So I'm finally doing better when it comes to my teeth. I'm still in a little bit of pain, but nothing compared to what it could be so I'm not complaining.

As most of you know, or SHOULD know today is the first OSU game of the season against Marshall. My dad is coming up for the game and we're trying to find tickets or he's found tickets already or something like that. Basically we're trying to go to the game and if we don't make it, we're hitting up a local bar for the duration. I'm so pumped just for football season to be here, which means it's about fall time! My favorite time of year!!!

I'm on my second week working at the admission office as the intern and LOVING it! It's the first job I've ever had that I thoroghly enjoy every aspect of my work (well so far that is). Actually, there is one thing about it giving me a headache. I'm having to confirm my travel schedule. I'll be traveling to high schools and attending college fairs across Ohio and even some in Indiana.

The other intern, Danielle, has been working on her travel schedule and apparently it was a breeze for her. I was not so lucky. Schools only can do visits on certain days or certain times or not at all. And the best, is truly when schools ignore your communication with them. It's really not that bad, just frustrating and the planner in me really just wants it all to be taken care of.

I hit the road in a week and a half. I'm pretty excited about that. I'll be traveling with the new admission counselor, Paul to Northwest Ohio. This will be a great way for me to get a feel for how these things operate.

This week and last, I've been doing some mock college fairs and admission conferences. It is extremely helpful to go through the motions. I feel very comfortable and will probably get to do one with prospective students within the week.

I am truly loving this experience and cannot wait to help students. I think I might have found my niche. Finally : )

Love & Hoots

So there I am, sitting in the dentist chair weeping uncontrollably.

Hello Beautiful People!

Okay sorry for the long wait in between posts. I've been recovering from my wisdom teeth extraction. And I'm STILL recovering. I called the oral surgeon this morning because I was out of drugs and NEED more. Still in unbearable pain. They said that definitely wasn't normal and should come in. So I left work an hour early and guess what? I have dry sockets. Fabulous. Not just one, but two! So the surgeon put in this medicated gauze stuff, which was fine. Well, fine until he stuck it in the side that was hurting more. Yeah, he tried to shove it in the dry socket with this pointy metal thing. Holy Crap! Of course, it came right back out on the first time, so he had to do it again. Twice the pain--awesome. So there I am, sitting in the dentist chair weeping uncontrollably. I've honestly never been in so much pain. Whew, glad it is over. I still have some pain, but it is like 10x better than before. Hopefully the medication doesn't wear off before I have to go back in on Wednesday at 8am to get new gauze put in. Yes, that's right. I get the joy of going back to the oral surgeon to have it done all over again probably at least two more times. Greatness...not. Okay that's enough of the complaining...

The Emmy's were on last night. I'm not really one for watching award shows, unless Caitlin has hold of the remote. But yesterday was a different story. I was miserable and there was nothing on TV because I finished watching Weeds. They were pretty fabulous.  I really with The Office would've won an award. I feel like they probably never will. Sad day. Oh, and LOST won nothing major! Okay, really?! It was an INCREDIBLE show and this was there last season. So nothing? Nothing at all? Ridiculous! I'm super pumped Jane Lynch won for Glee and John Lithgow for Dexter. Amazingness!

And onto some new movies I definitely want to see...
Legend of the Guardians (It's about Owls--YAY!)
Easy A (Penn Begley--Yum!)
Tangled (Animated movie about Rapunzel)
You Again (Amazing Actresses!)
The Social Network (Justin Timberlake. Enough Said.)
It's Kind Of A Funny Story (Zach Galifianakis)

Yes, there's a lot. And yes, I know I won't see them all but whatever. A girl can dream. : )

Love & Hoots

PAIN

I'm sitting here in the Owl House, praying my mouth heals. I got all four wisdom teeth cut out yesterday and I'm in so much pain. It definitely could be worse, but I've never been in so much pain.

I started at the Admission Office on Monday, but obviously I haven't been able to go back today or yesterday. I wish I could be at work but I'm in too much pain on and off to deal with working or even speaking. It is nice to have a little bit of a break, but not under these conditions.

To make things even better, I keep getting the hiccups. Within the last four hours, I've had them three times. It is horrible. I'm also straving and everything sounds amazing, but I cannot eat anything. Well, only soups and like applesauce.

Also, I've been trying to catch up on Weeds. I'm almost done with Season 2.

Okay I cannot write anymore. I'm in too much pain. Sorry friends. Hopefully more to come soon.

Love & Hoots