Happiness and disappointments in some people...

I have had a great week for the most part. I've been very tired and have finally managed to pretty much get over my cold and catch up on sleep a wee bit. Went to see Quantum of Solace tonight with one of my friends who I work with in housing. I really enjoyed it, and was happy with the movie as a whole. Some people might be nitpicky and say that it didn't "feel" like a real Bond movie, but all in all, I feel it was solid. My disappointment comes in various forms this evening. More than anything, I'm disappointed in one of my residents. He had aspirations of becoming an RA, he really wanted to be able to do it. He's a nice guy and is more than willing to help me out when I ask him, and has done so on multiple occasions. He is even the VP under Cory on our Hall Council that puts on the various programs around the building. However, even after repeated warnings from me to him about how any sort of drinking in the dorms would lose him his position, I get a txt from Cory about midway through Bond that lets me know that he'd been written up. Cory already found out because the kid had already txted him to let him know. So now, because of a stupid decision, he will not be able to serve on the Hall Council, and he will not be allowed to become an RA. Most of me has become very cold to this sort of thing recently. I know how very stupid people can be as a whole, so I am rarely surprised. But this was one of those times where it kinda bugs me. He had so many aspirations, and he simply washed them away because he couldn't make the right decision. But that is all for my rant. I've been in this position too long to really let this get to me any more than what I just said. In all reality, I'm over it after having written that down. That was his decision after he had been given so many warnings, those are the consequences for his actions. I'm going to carry my ol' bones to bed at this point and try to get some sleep. Got lots of stuff to do tomorrow, so I'm going to have to start at a decent hour. Here's to a new day.

It's Been Awhile...

Where o where is time going? I ended up not getting the promotion. They took it out of my boss's hands and went higher, so they ended up not listening to the building's desires. O well, the new girl should do well, and I hope that nobody on staff is too upset about me not getting the promotion, I truly doubt it anyway. I have realized that for some reason or another emotionally I have been very closed lately. I have no real reason for it, and I feel that the people closest to me have felt it and seen it. I guess I'm just finally realizing that for the most part, the few girls I have liked are just going to be girls I have liked. Not that it's a huge deal mind you, I'm not one of the people that doesn't realize there are more fish in the sea, but it can be disheartening at times when you feel like you've found someone that you feel a real connection with and then you find out they weren't feeling near the same. In the end though, I've grown a lot as a person in the last year or so, especially in this sense, so I guess it was just good to finally write all of that down. I've decided that Im only going to put forth as much effort as is returned. Well, maybe a little more than that, I mean, I am me, and there's no hiding that. But I'm not going to be there for people so much that aren't there for me. It drains me physically, mentally, and emotionally. Honestly, I can only deal with so much of it. Hmm, on a brighter note, I'm cleaning out my room! Woo woo! I'm gettin rid of stuff (clothing included) that I don't use/need anymore. It's very liberating :)

Possible promotion?

Well I found out earlier this last week that I have the chance(with about 20 more RA's) to apply for a position of Assistant Hall Director here in Hess where I work. There are so many different reasons that I would love to have this job. I feel that I really would be able to help out quite a bit, and I feel that I have the knowledge background at this point to really be an asset to the staff in a higher position. Also, this would definitely look great on a grad school app considering this is actually a grad student position. So, I'm going to apply and see what happens. They are looking preferentially at a female for the position to keep the head staff members balanced in terms of male and female, but there is still a chance. Given, this would mean more work for me, but why the heck not? Keep fingers crossed for me and we shall see what happens here in the next few weeks. Now, back to studying...whew!

Things I missed out on as a kid...

So I just finished having some of the most legitimate fun I have had in a long time. I was asked to play in a game of capture the flag over in the Circle Park here at UT. It was a program that another one of the RA's had going and he opened it to any who wanted to join in. I have plenty of stuff I could be doing, but part of me wanted to just go and have fun with a bunch of people and get to act like kids again. And that's when it hit me. I rarely did these kinds of things as a kid. Yeah I had my random days here and there where I'd something that required a great deal of movement, but for the most part I steered away from that. I don't know if thats because I wasn't very athletic and eventually overweight, or if it was something else. Whatever the reason, I hate it. But, atleast I now know what I missed out on, and will do all that I can to enjoy the time I have ahead of me. I know that I won't ever be the best on the team in a sport, but how many people can honestly say they are? I've finally come to realize that it really just came down to being there with your friends and having a blast, coming in sweaty and tired, but with a feeling of calm (and success if you won, which we ended in a tie :) ) and contentedness about yourself. It also showed me that no matter the obstacle, you have to do your best to achieve. Even if you don't get exactly what you want, you can't say you didn't give your all. I guess I'm saying that although I missed out on a lot, I'm glad that I am who I am now, and I plan to enjoy my life as often as possible.

Arthritis...is it coming my way?!

Well, this is my first crack at blogging. I'm currently taking a quick break from making out my Biology cheat sheet(yes, we're allowed to have one). My laundry will be done soon, and I will be able to sleep on clean sheets tonight. I think that is one of the best feelings in the entire world. Life has been very interesting recently, and as always, I'm starting to feel a little bit older. My knee was hurting for some reason today, I will be a proud uncle soon, and my birthday is right around the corner. When I look back on the way I saw the world before I left for college and as I see it today, I am truly surprised at the significant changes I have undergone. I took a look at a picture of myself from Christmas break freshman year. I can barely recognize myself. But, I will leave these two pictures in comparison and see if you come to the same conclusion I did. I've changed a lot, and I'm very happy with the changes! By the way, any of you that let me have long hair...shame! Until next time.

Andrew