Week Fifteen: Famous Last Words

This is the last week! Thank you! We have made it! There were many days and nights that I did not think that I would make it. Luckily, I did! I am sure that finals will ot be that bad. My grades are good and I am confident that this semester will be A-okay! Today, Sunday, has been an extremely long day. I have been busy with sorority events today. We have a program that is a self-help scholarship program for upcoming high school seniors. The program provides workshops for high school girls helping them to prepare for graduation and transitioning into college. The workshops consist of fiscal management, financial aid, completing applications, sexual education, and community service. After two months, the girls will have a presentation that family and friends are invited to. The presentation is somewhat similar to a pageant. The girls will present their modeling talent, their chosen talent, a dance with their father, and some other things. I am so excited! I love working with the girls and helping to lift their spirits. Also, I am planning a trip to Fort Worth, Texas. I am originally from Fort Worth so it is not a getaway for me. My friend has never been so I will be showing him around. We are going to have so much fun! We are going to one of my most favorite restaurants, Buttons. It is great! They have live music, great drinks (I am 22 years old), and delicious food. The restaurant has a great atmosphere. I am thinking about getting us passes to ride in exotic sport cars. You get the chance to ride on a race car track in expensive cars. That should be fn too. I want to cross a lot of things off of my to do list this summer!

Buttons

Week Fourteen: Famous Last Words

This week, I have decided to write my famous last words early. I am really trying to make it to the finish line. It is not so easy. Right now I have been comparing life to a race. I use to run Track & Field and high school. There were many times when I did not think I would be able to make it to the finishline. No one ever wants to lose so you continue to push until the very end. If I keep this mindset, I know it will all end very well for me. 

I have so much to get done in school and outside of school. I have a paper that is due tonight for my Communication and Emotion couse, which I have been struggling with. I know that I am making the paper harder than what it really should be. My professor keeps reassuring me that I will be fine. I feel like the professors that say that are usually the ones that grade really hard. We have not had any paper assignments this semester so I am not sure how he grades. Also, those that took the course last year said that they did not have to write a paper! That is so unfair.

Outside of school, I have to get my life together. Lol. I am looking for a career position that is best for me. I do have interviews within the next few days. Please wish me luck. Thanks.

Anyways, I hope everyone is doing well. I hope you all finish this semester strong. For those that are graduating, it is almost over. I wish you all luck in your endeavours after school. The best advice that I wish someone would give me right now is that everything will be okay. You have made it this far!

Graduation

Week Thirteen: Famous Last Words

The semester is almost over. I am counting down the days. This week, I have had a hard time with a paper that I have due on Tuesday. I am so overwhelmed. I have gone to the Writing Center like every single day. I went today and they all looked at me crazy. It is safe to say that they are tired of seeing me in there. I think the thought of knowing that I still have nine hours to finish over the summer is depressing. I know everything will be okay though. 

My dogs are currently staring at me. Lol. It would be nice to think that they love me but they just want my french fries. These dogs are not loyal. I love them! It is nice to have them meet  me at the door, when I come home from a long day at school. They always know when something is wrong. They will lay next to me or cuddle with me. I appreciate it. I do not understand why some people do not like dogs. I am not able to have a big dog. I do not want my dog to be bigger than me. I would be scared. 

This past weekend, my mother and I participated in Moms' Weekend. It was really exciting. We got to tour the Boyd House, which was amazing. I know that I have mentioned before that I love to watch HGTV. I loved the character of the house. It was nice. I spoke with D-Bo about graduating. I should have asked him for a career!

How is everyone else doing in school? In life? I hope everyone is doing great and finishing strong, especially those that are graduating. For those that are not graduating, enjoy every minute of it. Do not take time for granted. 

OU Daily

Week Twelve: Famous Last Words

YAY! There are just a few more weeks until this semester is over. I am barely hanging on to what is left. I think the only thing that is motivating me is that I do not have to come back. Unfortunately, I do have nine hours in the summer but I may be able to manage that. My classes are not all in the same month and such. I do not think it will be that bad.

Graduation weekend is going to be so fun. My whole entire family is coming down from Texas to spend time with me and celebrate with me. I have a huge family so we are going to have fun. I want everyone to go bowling! Also, I finally found the perfect dresses and shoes for graduation. I like to get dressed up! 

My friend and I are planning a trip to Fort Worth for Memorial Day weekend. He has never been to Six Flags! I hope all of you have been. It is so fun. We are going to do a lot of shopping! I cannot wait. I also want to go to a spa for the day. I really just want to relax and have fun. I know we are going to have a great time.

I have a job lined up for after graduation. It is not my dream job but it will do for the moment. Also, I have someone that is offering another job, which will aloow me to be flexible with my hours and has great pay. Hopefully, if everything works out, then I can accept that offer instead. 

On another note, I hope everyone else in the course is doing well. The end is almost near. Have a great week. Do not give up! I'll talk to you next week!

Celebrate!

Week Eleven: Famous Last Words

I am so ready for this semester to be over. Preparing for graduation is stressful. My mother has created this long list of things that I have to get done. I think the hardest thing is planning activities for my family the weekend of graduation. All of my family, except for my mother, live in Texas. So, we are creating a weekend of fun for everyone to enjoy. My family is really close so I know we will all have fun. I know I am going to need a week to do absolutely nothing once the festivities end. I think my parents are more excited than I am about graduation. All I want to do is walk across the stage. I am taking nine hours over the summer, which is probably why I am not that excited. 

One thing that I have noticed this semester is that I should take another English class. In high school, I was considered a concurrent enrollment student. I took English I and English II my junior year of high school. It has been five years and I am rusty. In other classes, my professors have not addressed my punctuation and grammar. It is possible they have only looked at the content of the paper. 

This week has been a great weekend. I have started a new book titled 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. So far, it is a great book. It will be hard to finish the book quickly since I have so many other things going on. Also, I cleaned my house from top to bottom. That always help get my creative juices flowing. In addition, I baked another pound cake successfully. Maybe I can go into business for myself as a baker. I have been getting great reviews on my desserts. My mother is always asking me to make her something.

My New Book

Week Ten: Famous Last Words

This has been a great week. A better week than the previous weeks. I have turned in all my assignments for this course. I made an A on a test. Also, I have accomplished a lot of other things in other classes. I am taking 18 hours and I am tired. Blah.

My friend from Saint Louis, MO has surprised me this week. I did not think I would see my friend until May! We are really good friends because we share a passion for great food. That may not be a good thing though. We do not have self control, when we go out to eat. We went bowling at HeyDay! It was so much fun! They have really improved their facility. I like it. I like that they have a bowling area for adults over 21 years old. It was great to bowl in an adult environment. I would suggest that everyone go to HeyDay and enjoy themselves. 

We plan on hanging out again on Tuesday. Hopefully, the circus is still here. Someone just said that they were going today. I have not been to the circus in years. During my twenty-two years of life, I can count on one hand how many times I have been to the circus. It was not something that I looked forward to. The Arts Festival was something that I looked forward to. The fair always has too many people around. Too many things have happened at the fair that my mother rarely let me go anyways. 

My grandmother has always taken me to the fair in Texas. Her job gave free tickets to the employees. On another hand, I really like Six Flags Over Texas and wish we had something similar in Oklahoma. Frontier City is nowhere near as entertaining as Six Flags. Oklahoma needs to step its game up!

HeyDay

Week Nine: Famous Last Words

First, I would like to say that the feedback that I have been receiving for my storytelling is wonderful. I am really grateful for the comments that everyone has provided. I am also happy that I have been able to create stories. Usually, I like to tell stories to friends and family about the most random things. 

It gives me the opportunity to have control over something and express my creativity. 

Friends and family can always laugh with me and listen to my stories. They kind of have to listen because I am going to tell it anyways. *Laugh out loud* I know that someone has to read my story for a grade but I do like that someone else enjoys it. 

Sidenote: I am currently watching Millionaire Matchmaker and would like to be on the show. I am not looking for love but I think it would be fun. Oklahoma does not have speed dating that I can attend. I just like to socialize. I would have to work really hard to have the income to get on the show. Anyways, that is my random fact for today.

Millionaire Matchmaker

 Outside of school, I am have made progress on some of my personal goals. I am really happy about that. I am currently looking for a job, which seems to be a full-time position itself. I know more of what I do not want to do versus what I would like to do. I have a few options but nothing that says, "This is life." I am sure that it would just come to me one morning. Hopefully, that morning is some time within the next two weeks. I feel like there is just so much out there for me to choose from. Can you tell that I may be a little indecisive? Yikes!

Week Seven: Famous Last Words

I believe during the first week or two that I wrote about starting a personal blog. My friend has been encouraging me to create one, so that, I can express myself more. Well, I created one earlier this semester but never posted anything. During this past week, I was inspired by an old friend. 

I realized how fast time flies by. When we were little, we could not wait for the next step in life such as: going to high school, getting our driver's license, joining the cheer squad, and having a boyfriend. We were crazy for wanting all of those things coming so soon! I can say that now that I have experienced all of those things. I can say that now that I can look back to elementary school and know things were so simple. 

My friend Jessi, also known as Biskit for whatever reason, called me crying and I was shocked. I had not spoken with Jessi in almost two years. We did not have a huge disagreement or anything of that nature. We just seemed to grow apart and I no longer felt comfortable. She moved to California our sophomore year of high school, which was hard on us both. Luckily, she returned to Oklahoma to attend college at a local junior college. I was so happy that she was back and believed that everything would begin exactly where it ended two years prior. Unfortunately, I was wrong. Jessi was a completely different person. She was drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, and had had several boyfriends. On the other hand, my mother did not let me do anything outside or school, work, and sports. I did not really have time for anything outside of those focuses. I claimed to have had a boyfriend in high school but it was not like having a boyfriend now that I am older. 

Jessi and I hung out and conversed in moderation. Everything was going great until she dropped out of college. She had a full ride sports scholarship and dropped out! She began to date this guy, which I have known for years and do not really care for, and moved closer to where we both grew up. The two lovebirds moved in with each other and began to play house. I tried many times to warn her of the path that she was on; but she would never listen. We began to talk to each other less and less as the days went by. I was too busy to consume myself with a friend that was not as focused on school as I was. 

During the summer before my Junior year, she calls me and asks that I be her maid of honor. Lol. I was shocked but said yes. She was really about to marry this guy. If it made her happy, then I would be happy for her. So, fast forward to about two years later, which is present day, and I get her call of her hysterically crying. She found her ex-fiance cheating on her with some other girl.  After calming her down, she catches me up on everything else going on in her life. She still is not in school, she has a job but is actively seeking another, and she does not plan on going back to school. She says that the LPN program, 15-18 months of school, is just too long. 

My point is that I am really proud of myself. The group of friends that I had from middle school and high school have fell off the wagon. Out of the five friends, I am the only one still in school. I do not have a baby. I do not have a record. I do not feel that I am better than any of them. I just appreciate my mother. I was always teased for having a strict parent but it has gotten me this far. I have had the senioritis this semester but that phone call has helped. I'm appreciative. 

Which do you choose?

Week Six: Famous Last Words

Week six has been a pretty good week. I think I had a good story this week and received great feedback. Also, others had great writings too. As far as school is going, everything is pretty great. All my classes are going well and the semester is half way over. 

Spring break is coming and I cannot wait. I do not think I have a lot planned. I do know SXSW is that week. Friends and I have talked about going there. Also, I have a sorority conference that week too. I am sure that I will be busy Spring Break. I would like to relax and do absolutely nothing. That just is not possible. 

I have been applying for jobs after graduation, which is a job itself. Lol. Completing applications can become so time consuming. I am sure it will be worth it, when I receive a great opportunity. 

There is an upcoming event that I am super excited about. Oklahoma State University is hosting The Big 12 Conference. Students form all over the nation attend. There are many events over the weekend. I cannot wait to see some friends that live too far for weekend visits. There will be a greek stroll off! These are the best! They are similar to step shows but a little more relaxed. Also, there will be a party!

Speaking of step shows...There will be a step show in Norman on Friday, March 20th at The Embassy Suites Hotel at 11:00pm. I think everyone should go. It will be a great chance to learn about a different culture and black greek letter organizations. Also, who does not want to see a step show? No one. Lol. It is always fun to see students doing something that they love. Be there or be square.

All or Nothing

Week Four: Famous Last Words

This past week has been crazy. I have been so busy. On a good note, there is an opportunity that has come available. It is a conference that takes places for three to four days, which allows college students to be mentored by companies and learn. Unfortunately, it takes place during May Intersession so I will not be able to participate. I passed the opportunity to a friend, so that, someone can enjoy it. I hope she has fun. Lol. I am going to facetime her everyday, so that, I can feel like I am there. 

I started working out with a trainer. I would really like to get back in shape and run in a marathon. The "Freshman 30" is real. I did not believe but I do now. It will not go away no matter what I do. I am so sore. I have been walking around like an old lady. Crippled. 

On another note, I am planning a step show. I would like for everyone to come and bring friends. It will be on Friday March 20th at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center. The show starts at 11pm. I am so excited about this. I love event planning. It is so fun to see things start as an idea on paper and blossom into so much more. 

Spring Break is coming!! My friends and I are going to SXSW! I have never been able to go because I have always had something else to do. Freshman year, my mother would not let me go anywhere for spring break, because she said it was too dangerous. I just left my sophomore year. I went to Panama City Beach and I had a blast. I did not do anything crazy. Lol. My friends actually call me a grandma. I guess because I am so conservative.

                 Source: My photos

Week Two: Famous Last Words

Once upon a time, there was a pretty young girl named Chandler. She was very outgoing and excited to try new things. It was her last semester of college and she was well on her way to graduating on time. Yay! She was enrolled in 18 hours and very active in her sorority. She also worked two jobs to save for a brand new car. 

It had been two weeks of school and she noticed she was somewhat behind in her school work. So, she had to be honest with herself to find the root of her procrastination. Senioritis. Smh. The worst thing that could ever happen to her. Somehow she had to get back on track and stay focused on what was truly important to her, graduation. 

She decided to commit to study hours during the week and get work done ahead of time. She knew the route she was currently taking was not the route of success. As far as her extra curricular activities, she knew she had to schedule those accordingly.

She was the chairman of a regional conference event, chairman of a chapter event, and community service chairman for her chapter. She also had to find time to lose the freshman fifteen that she gained from the Caf. She designated each of these activities time during the week that did not interfere with her course work.

Luckily for Chandler, she figured everything out and got a handle on herself. She went through the semester completing tasks ahead of time and making excellent grade. Give her a round of applause. *claps*

If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, be honest with yourself as soon as possible. It is never too late to get back on course and focused on your goals. Always know that there is someone that has been where you are or has it worse than you do. You can do it!

Source: The Harmonic Oscillator

Week One: Famous Last Words

Wow! I cannot believe that one week of school has passed us by. There will come a time when I feel like May just cannot get here soon enough. There will come a time when I feel like this semester was over in a glimpse. This first week of school, I have had a hard time getting into the classes that I really needed to be in. Many Communication classes are capped at 30 students, which can become stressful your last semester. Luckily, I was able to get the classes that I needed.

I have had a lot of fun with this course. A friend has been encouraging to start my own blog, which I have because of the knowledge that I have gained just this week. I didn't think that much work went into blogging until this course. It truly takes time to make a blog your own style and to express yourself. I think my best writing this week was storytelling. It was fun trying to rewrite the story how I interpreted the words. Also, reading everyone else's creations and introductions was nice. Many people say that you can't really get to know your classmates with online classes but I disagree. I know more about peers in this course compared to my other classes on campus.

I am trying my best to stay ahead in this class. I do not want to miss out on points because I was too busy to remember. I really want my last semester to be epic! I want to achieve a 4.0 this semester and really enjoy all that the University has to offer. I have never been to baseball game, wrestling match, and other campus events. I want to enjoy all of those things before I leave. Also, I wish everyone else a great semester too!

My first semester! Source: Chandler