Howdy y’all. I’m back… again. I know. Three posts from me in one week. You must be getting sick of me, right? Well, it’s a lot more time consuming than I thought so I think you won’t here from me until right before Spring Break next week. Speaking of Spring Break, I’m excited about my trip to New Orleans for an Alternative Spring Break. Part of me wishes I was going home, but I’m very excited for this opportunity to meet new people, have a good time, and make a difference for some people.
In order to get to Spring Break, though, I have to get through a few midterms. I have two next week and I’m hoping they go well. I have yet to miss a single page of reading or homework problem in any class this semester and feel well prepared, but they’re both essay based and in-class which is not my forte.
Looking ahead to after Spring Break, I went to a housing seminar on how registration for dorms will be for next year. It’s quite a process online, but it sounds like they know what they are talking about. I won’t have to worry about any of registration if I get into Political Campaigns in Lakeview. I find out on Monday. I’m slightly worried that either I or my friends won’t get in. Let’s just hope for the best.
Speaking of programmed housing, I want to let all of you accepted students know about some opportunities for you in the fall. There are several programs where you can get involved with classmates with similar interests and have a good time. Spinning UR Web and Ready for Moore allow students to take the same leadership class and get a feel for Leadership Studies. I asked my friend who is in it about it and he said, “Spinning Your Web helped me to meet different types of people and build new relationships. It is something I encourage anyone to try.” It helped him decide if he wanted to pursue that course of study as well as make friends for life. Some other programs are based on outdoor experiences such as rock climbing and whitewater rafting as well as the arts and several more. There are links to find out more info in my UR Spotlight of the Week at the bottom of this post.
Tuesday was busy (you can read all about it in my other blog), but it’s been fairly quiet since then. I’ve given three tours this week (Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday) and I think they all went fairly well. I’ve also been trying to work out a lot more. I went to the Weinstein Center on Sunday night, Tuesday, and today. It’s actually going quite well. I’m not really enjoying it, but if I have my music or TV, I’m good to go and don’t focus on much else. I even got back in the pool today which is saying quite a bit. I’ve lost a lot of my swimming form though.
Speaking of working out, I’m contemplating trying my hand at a new sport- squash. I had no idea how it was played or hardly anything about it before this week. I didn’t realize it, but UR hosts a Championship Tournament for squash players from around the world. Fourteen of the top sixteen players in the world came to campus and I got to see them play for free. It was quite exciting. I went Thursday, Friday, and today. Today was the Championship and James Willstrop from Britain was the winner. I saw world class squash and it was a good time. I found out that UR just started a squash club and might try my hand at it. I have no skill with racket sports, though, but playing a sport is a much funner way to get a workout.
The squash tournament was held here
This is an annual event and was a lot of fun to watch
I’ve also been working on organizing the InterVarsity Relay for Life team. It’s a little more work than I thought, but I’m getting the hang of it. Right now, we only have three members, so I’m slightly worried, but we’ll try to get a solid team very soon.
Classes are going fine. Most of them are moving ahead, slowly but surely. I easily finished my second sculpture project. All I had to do was drill some holes in my clay skull and stick in some recorders to make my skull musical instrument. We’ll soon find out if it works. It’s supposed to be a type of bagpipe with flutes instead of drones. Since I have free time, I’m starting to make a sitar out of skulls. I’m hoping it also goes well.
My very interesting skull creation
We had to make musical instruments from our skulls
I also went out with my friends to Capital Ale House in downtown Richmond for Dollar Burger Night. It was a really fun time and I’m already planning another time to go down there. It’s a classic in Richmond and has a great atmosphere.
Eating out at Capital Ale House for Dollar Burger Night
I’ve tried to relax this weekend, but I’ve always been up to something, whether it be squash, tours, watching “No Country for Old Men” at the Pier, or going to the basketball game. I’ve finally gotten some free time and have decided to write a post. After this, I’ll just chill and watch a movie or two. I could use some quiet time and just relaxing.
Everyone wore pink shirts to honor breast cancer survivors
It was Senior Night and my friend and I waved the flags of our two seniors’ home countries
Nothing went our way and we ended up losing the game
Quote of the Week: “If time be of all things the most precious, wasting time must
be the greatest prodigality.” -Benjamin Franklin
Thought to Ponder: Can you breather out of your nose and mouth at the same time?
Shout Outs: Anyone in the tour groups I’ve led
UR Spotlight of the Week: All of the awesome programs that freshmen can participate in. There’s programs for outdoor enthusiasts, students interested in Leadership Studies, and many more. Find out more about them here for men and here for women. If you’re interested in UR and want to see how you can get involved, check this out. Also, if you’re coming here in the fall, check it out and see if anything interests you.
YouTube Video of the Week:
The Capitol built with 22,000 free standing playing cards
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