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