Sweet Summertime!

Happy Summer everyone!  For those of you who still have finals…sucks sorry!  I’m finally done, 2 biology 1 chem and 1 spanish final later.  It was a rough couple weeks preparing for them, but the feeling of being done, and ending successfully, is amazing!  I’m sitting at home on my couch and don’t know what to do with myself.  I feel like there should be something to study for or some chemistry assignment to get started on.  But happily, no more lab reports or papers or stupid equations to worry about.  I’m ready for this summer to begin, and I know everyone else feels the same way.  I think I may need a break from Bloomington, but I’m sure I’ll be very ready to return in the fall, probably sooner.   So have an amazing summer, and always wear sunscreen!

On a final and very quick note, congrats to all graduates!  Have a great summer and a nice life!

The Home Stretch!

Can you believe it?!  “Dead week” is here, and it seems impossible that it’s time for finals already.  It seems like I just got here, and now my freshman year of college is nearly over.  This will be my first set of many finals that I’m not looking forward to.  It’s so hard to believe that pretty soon the rest of these years are going to fly by and I’m going to have to get a real job, and pay for things.  WOW.  I mean, I realized all of this before, but it’s becoming more real as the year moves on.  I can’t even imagine how the graduates are feeling at this time.  I know they probably feel like they just got here too.  HOW SAD!  Of course this is a very happy and exciting time, but it must be frightening at the same time too. 

Oh and by the way, on a not so sentimental note…it’s about 3am and I’m watching the movie, “Alpha Dog”.  Can I just say that this programming really reaches out to a unique audience.  Not only is this movie rough and makes me feel like my life is gold, but the commercials that I’ve seen in the last 3 minutes have been telling.  Apparently, the types of people who are awake right now (excluding me and my roommates of course) need hemmorroid creams, lumineers, life insurance, and hired tax analysts.  Again, I am loving my life. 

On that very tired and slap happy note, I’m going to bed.  I hope you guys have been studying for those finals!  Soon you’ll find that all of your hard work has paid off!  Summer will be here sooner than you know!  Or in 8 days!  Good Luck until next time and maybe I’ll see you in the stacks?

Finally! Finally!

Okay so Little 5 weekend is actually here!  I never thought I would see the end to this school year, and it’s finally coming to a close.  I’m actually writing this as I sit alone in my dorm…wishing I could go out, however, a lab report stands in my way.  I’ve been trying really hard not to let partying get in the way of my school work, but it’s more like school is getting in the way of my partying!  I have come to terms with the fact that life is not always a party, so I just have to suck it up and get my last lab report done before the races this weekend.  The weather this week has been absolutely beautiful…perfect for Little 5 week, however, I heard it’s supposed to rain this weekend?  I mean, that’s not going to get in the way of the festivities, but it would be ideal to be dry at the track.  I am so pleased as a freshman to say that my first year at IU is nearly over, and my first Little 5 week was a success.  Last year, as a senior, I came down with some friends just for Saturday.  I thought that I had experienced Little 500, and I liked it, but I was not really seeing what the fuss was all about.  Now….I know.  And I cannot wait until next year

Tips for Race day (or anyday…)

1.  Dress appropriately for the weather…you have no idea what is going to happen out there in this Indiana weather, so you should probably bring a poncho.  Don’t worry about looking stupid…everyone will be too drunk to care. 

2.  Wear sunscreen.  Seriously, there is nothing worse than a tacky burn line on someone’s arms, or even worse, their face.  SPF 30 should do the trick. 

3.  Be careful about how much you’ve been drinking.  If it is indeed sunny outside, your body will turn against you…and you’ll find yourself too drunk to act cool around those cops…

4.  Speaking of cops…if one smiles or looks at you, that doesn’t mean that they want to arrest you or get you in trouble.  Chances are they hate drunk people and don’t want to have to have anything to do with you, or they were in your shoes x number of years ago.  If you’re belligerent, it’s happening.  But act like a normal person, and treat them like normal people too. 

Have fun. Be safe.  Happy Little 5!

See you at the races!

Little 500 is finally here!

Okay so Little 5 week is finally here, and it is going to be so exciting to go to all the festivities!  Parties every day, and night, and the races on Friday and Saturday.  If you haven’t gotten tickets to the race, you really should.  It is going to be beautiful and sunny, and best of all hilarious.  Why wouldn’t you want to see all the drunk people running around making fools of themselves?  The women’s races are on Friday, while the men’s races are on Saturday.  I’m going to both, just like the rest of humanity. 

Now, just because this is Little 5 week, doesn’t mean that I’m not going to class.  I plan on attending all of my classes..afterall, it would be a shame for my grades to go down the toilet because of 1 week of laziness.  These upcoming finals are crucial, so if you have crazy roommates that are less than studious, maybe a trip to the library would be the best option.  I’m lucky enough to live in a quiet area, but for those of you who live in the Northwest neighborhood or in a fraternity, you might have to make the trip.  You know you’ll feel so much better if you do!!!

Please be safe.  Don’t be stupid.  Do NOT get arrested.  and most of all, have sooo much funn!!!

B-E-A-Utiful!

After yesterday’s humidity, today sure is beautiful!  I still can’t stop smiling about getting to walk outside in the warmth…I just need to get into running outside…I’m still a little timid because I’m not exactly in the best shape, so running and dying on a the sidewalk on 10th street doesn’t sound hot.   However, I’m getting there!  There’s only about a month until the end of finals and the beginning of freedom!  Also, we can’t forget about Little 500, which is fast approaching in the next two weeks…so exciting.  Something not so exciting…Butler lost.  Unless you’re a Duke fan, it was a sad day yesterday.  I do believe that Butler shouldn’t be too upset…because they did make it to the finals.  That’s excellent for a small school and only motivates them more for next year.  I’m really not much of a basketball fan, but being from Indy made things relevant so I will admit I was a little upset.  What I am a fan of is the commentators.  They are terrible and talk about everything that isn’t going on in the game.  Basketball commentators are one story…but I’m mostly pumped for the Masters.  Although the commentators get ridiculous, I actually really like golf…and watching it.  Not only is it the perfect thing to nap to, it’s nice if you know what’s going on.  I like it most because it’s a tradition for my dad and I to watch it together…sadly, that won’t be happening this year.  Another reason why my motivation diminishes every day.  Can’t wait for this year to be over!  Official countdown: 31 days (including weekends of course)!

Spring is HERE!

How excited are you that it’s warm out right now?  The weather in Bloomington is so perfect!  It’s been really nice to put an end to my sedentary winter lifestyle and walk to class…anyone else exhausted?  It’s sad I know, but what else could I expect after a winter of bus rides to Jordan Hall?  Today, in the amazing 80ish degree weather, my boyfriend came into town from Evansville.  I was so thankful to be riding around in this Jeep with the top down, feeling the warm, welcoming sun on my face!  Kirkwood was a zoo, with students pouring into Kilroy’s, and outdoor seating at every restaurant being fully utilized.  Unfortunately, this weather makes students (including myself) not want to go to class in stuffy Ballantine, or any other academic building for class.  Unless you’ve reserved your absences for very special days like today, you probably shouldn’t skip your class.  With just a month left, it’s just best to keep on track with your grades.  If anything, save up your absent days for the week of Little 500, when fun really counts

Please wear sunscreen!

Karlie

quals weekend

So i hope everyone had a great quals weekend, it was the absolute perfect end to the worst week ever!  It was so nice to have fun with my friends and watch our girls do great on the track.  Now it’s time to gear up for another week here and it better go quickly, that’s all I’m saying.  I’m so ready to get out of here…not that I don’t like IU, it’s just time for summer, and it’s definitely time for this weather to stop doing what it’s doing. 

Okay so let’s just see if you can digest this…40 days until the last day of finals and then summer!  I cannot wait for it to be 80 degrees and sunny with no papers, exams, quizzes or chemistry equations.  So just get excited for all of the events until then like Little 5 )

There’s also some stuff going on at the library this month…

On April 1st there’s an “Edible Book Fest”, where the librarians will be making edible creations from book titles.  This will take place in room E174.  There will also be free cupcakes at 2:30 to celebrate being named the #1 library in the country   So feel free to take part in any of those events! 

Have an awesome week and keep counting down!

GET READYYYYYY

Hello!

How excited are you guys right now?!  Because SB officially begins in 2 days, and I’m so ready.  It’s so funny because I’m actually not going anywhere but my hometown and I’m still pumped!  I just cannot wait to be glued to my couch watching on demand movies all week long!!! (and studying for a chem exam…we’ll just forget about that).  This weather has been so nice, it was nearly 70 degrees today and everyone was outside enjoying the weather!  So many people out running and making me feel guilty that I didn’t exercise this week…and so much frisbee!  Today, IU looked like one of those college campuses from the movies where everyone is outside on the quad, relaxing, throwing a football, reading under a tree.  So picturesque.  And have you noticed everyone’s very positive attitudes?  It’s so nice for a change!  Even the extremely rude 9 bus route woman driver person was acting like a human!  Which freaked everyone out a little, but it was a nice change of pace, really!  I noticed smiles glued on everyone’s faces today as they peered outside the windows of their stuffy Ballantine classrooms.  I even wore sunscreen today!  On my arms!  That’s because it was actually warm enough not to wear a big fluffy winter coat, and the wind wasn’t blowing sideways and the sun was shiny and always visible!  Perfect Day!!! 

Before I go, I have tips for Spring Break:

1.  Please wear sunscreen.  Not only will you look younger, you will save yourself so much money later in life instead of throwing it away on cosmetic procedures!  No one wants mutated skin and excessive apoptosis!  Anything over SPF 30 you really shouldn’t stress about.  And ladies, make-up with SPF is not enough so wear suncreen on your face under it! 

2.  Double knot your bathing suit.  It’s no fun when it flies off and it ends up reported on college acb in the morning. 

3.  Please be careful, don’t be dumb, and don’t get lost. 

Have so much fun!!!!  LOVE!  Karlie

Yay!

The week before the best week ever is here!!  I’m so excited and I know everyone else is too!  It’s going to be so hard to concentrate and make it through this week.  Luckily, I only have 1 test, so it won’t be too difficult. 

I really hope everyone had a fun weekend at IU before they go home or to their destinations for break.  This weekend I had initiation for my sorority, so I am no longer a new member of Alpha Xi Delta.  It’s so exciting (and scary) to think how fast this year went.  I know this just means that these next three years are going to go by even faster.  But instead of looking too far into the future, just think, after Spring Break, we will have quals, little 50, little 500 and then summer!!!! 

Pretty soon, my sorority’s philanthropy, Autism Speaks, will be selling t-shirts to help raise money for Autism.  We will be selling these shirts around campus in common places like Gresham food court.  When I have more specific information I will be sure to let you know just in case you’re at all interested!

Have a great week until the next time I write!  And keep counting down!! Just 5 dayssss whoooooooo

MARCHHH

Did you know…….

That March is Women’s History month?  Rachel told me this yesterday and frankly, I’m excited.  Throughout the entire month of March, organizations all around campus will be hosting activities to celebrate the wonderful women of history!  Lots of these events will take place in the lobby of the Wells Library, so I’m sure you’ll notice. 

Another exciting thing about this month is that St. Patrick’s Day is approaching!  That should be a crazy evening in Bloomington that everyone should see!  Since I’m originally from Chicago, I usually enjoy going to the river and seeing it dyed green for the holiday.  The people in Chicago are always awesome, but on St. Patrick’s Day, they’re even cooler   As long as they’re Cubs fans!  Northside LOVE! 

Perfection*

The final exciting thing to take place this month of March…..Spring Break!!!!  As of Friday, March 12th, or sooner for some…everyone will be very happy and the local morale at IU will be on the rise!  Finally, because I’m getting tired of seeing poor individuals fall from underneath their feet on the way past Ballantine. 

So…get excited!  And keep counting down for these days!  I promise it makes the year go faster if you have things to look forward to

17 Days until Spring Break!

21 Days until St. Patrick’s Day!

and

73 Days (roughly) until the end of the school year!!!!  (You better find something else to look forward to after St. Patty’s Day, or you’ll die counting down 52ish more days, seriously)