May 02

Spring Hill shows its small-town hospitality

photo via Joco913

The story has more than 130 “likes” in the first 24 hours of being published. Thank you to everyone is always supporting me. The story can be read online at http://joco913.com/news/small-district-big-ambitions/ . Or pick up the May 2nd 913 JoCo magazine.

My story is published on the front page of the Kansas City Star’s 913 Johnson County Magazine. Ben Pirotte, a classmate and dear friend, took the pictures and did a wonderful job. Ben and I spent a Saturday night driving to and from Lawrence (with my mom – thanks mom!). The Spring Hill Prom is a big deal for the community. More than 300 residents came out to watch 315 students walk the red carpet. It was a neat thing the town does.

I want to thank my professor and mentor, Dr. Scott Reinardy, for all his hard work in making me a better writer. He had a tough task at hand. He put hours into helping me work with the story and with my editor at the Star. Thank you Reinardy for always taking the time to help me.

Thank you mom for driving Ben and I out to Spring Hill and back. Also, thanks for always making me laugh. You’re my number one fan.

Also, I want to thank Grace Hobson at the Star. She put in a lot of time and effort in making this story great. She was very patient with me and my classmates. Thank you Grace.

Thomas was also a great help. Not only did he take the time out of his busy schedule to comfort me when I was down but also spent a Friday night in Spring Hill with me. He laughed it up with some moms as I interviewed parents decorating the high school. I hope dinner at K & M barbecue makes up for all the ups and downs.

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Apr 26

Congratulation, Thomas!

Congratulations to the incredibly amazing Thomas Reddick. Today IBM made a monumental move by hiring the brightest of the bright. I know he will love working his tail off for you, IBM, and you will enjoy his charismatic, fun-loving personality.

He got an internship for the summer, and will be making more money than I can make working three jobs. Yahoo for him! Boo woo for me. No, no, I’m so happy for him. Plus, look at all the statistical data that proves computer science and programming is the way to go. If only I had known my freshman year at KU…

 

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Apr 26

Blast from the Past

Blast from the Past

I’ve been thinking a lot about my last few years in college, and I find myself continuously thinking about my time abroad. So, it is crazy to think that it has been nearly three years ago that I first embarked on my adventure.

From May 23, 2009

I have packed and unpacked and packed once more. I am happy living out of a suitcase. As I look back at the last few years, that holds true. I loved going to Young Life camps. I loved my times with Kailey in California. I loved my trips to Indiana to see Sam and the WC pals. I loved surprising Lauren in Spokane, WA. I love my suitcase life.

Today I hung out with my mama. I will miss her love and her laugh while abroad. I had lunch with my pops, too. I will miss his love and his humor while abroad. Some good ol’ Thetas stopped by for yummy desert tonight. Shout out to Ellie Steer, Ann Kincaidand Emily Dellwig! I will miss my friends, too.

Okay, lets not be too sappy. I am so excited. I go to Lawrence tomorrow to see friends. I leave for Chicago on Monday. Life is great.

Here is a picture I took on my drive home from Iowa. I saw the cows roaming with the beautiful blue sky behind them and could not help but pull off to the side of the road and capture the moment.

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Apr 10

Ethics: Welcome ladies to the man’s club

photo via Google

“But, Mom, I just want you to be allowed to come, too,” – Bubba

“It’s okay, Bubba Wubba. Don’t cry. The Augusta National Golf Club are sexist traditionalist. If Virginia Rometty can’t join, neither can ya Mama,” – Mrs. Watson.

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Mar 29

Tips for Graduate those considering programs

Here is a great list of what to do and what not to do in graduate school. The Chronicle of Higher Education is a great place to go for more information on all aspects of higher ed.

As I consider a career in higher education, I have to ask myself, “Why?”

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Mar 12

Listening to those Words of Wisdom

Someone really wise once told me to continue to blog about the positives. Research shows that those who think positively live happier lives. Now, I know I want to live a happy life, so I’m pushing myself to think positively. This means, I am also pushing myself to blog in a positive way. That is why I am going to share my small yet never the less exciting news regarding my Western Civilization grade. As any good  College of Liberal Arts and Science and Journalism senior at the University of Kansas, I waited until my senior year to enroll in what we call, “Western Civ.” They are two courses that cover Westernized cultures through text and literature. This semester we’re looking at the works of Descartes, John Locke, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Mary Shelley, Rousseau and more. For the class I need to write four reaction papers, and I have so far turned in two of the four. Last week, I took the midterm. Below shows the grades I’ve earned for these said response paper and midterm exam.

I am happy. As I scramble from one thing to the next, I do not take the time to pat myself on the back. I often forget to compliment myself on what I am doing right. The bad things or the things that I am doing wrong cloud my view. My challenge this week is smile more, laugh more and be proud of myself more.

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Mar 07

Give credit where credit is due.

“Giving credit where credit is due is a very rewarding habit to form. Its rewards are inestimable.”

- Loretta Young. via Brainy Quotes

I have not been giving myself enough credit lately. I felt as if I have dropped the ball in a number of ways and because of this, I have failed to allow myself to breathe, smile, and appreciate my hard work. So, that’s what I am doing tonight. I am taking time to breathe, and thinking about the things I am proud of.

I’m graduating! I applied for graduation tonight. CLASS OF 2012. College Student Today. Unemployment Rate Tomorrow.

My completion of the University Honor Program is official. I technically entered last semester. Impressed? I am more perplexed, but still proud.

My completion of the Service Learning Certification Program is also official. I will not have Service Learning Certification on my transcript. Thank you, Dr. Stroup.

I’m getting paid this summer to conduct  research. What kind of research? You ask. Whatever kind of research I would like. Thus, I am researching international education and its effect on students. Talk about exciting summer plans.

Scholarship applications should pay off. I am applying for a few scholarships, including the Michael Young Opportunity fund, Phi Beta Delta travel fund, and the Delta Epsilon Iota scholarship. These applications sure do take up a lot of time. Keep your fingers crossed that I actually get some money from these.

I have been published on the Wichita Eagle’s website, www.kansas.com. I wrote one story about a bill passed by the  House to protect children with disabilities from being secluded or physically restrained in school. The second story is about the Department of Transportation and its plans to improve road and bridge conditions.

I got a high B on my Journalism Ethics exam. I am not thoroughly impressed, but I did try ridiculously hard on that exam.

I’ve gotten multiple job interviews, and even made it to the third round with one company. I am proud of my ability to connect with companies.

Also, I signed up for the Color Run 2012 in Kansas City. I think this will be a great way to celebrate being alive.

The list could go on, but I honestly cannot continue to think. I have a midterm tomorrow, and two papers due. Wish me luck .

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Mar 05

Feeling Crafty: Cork map

via design sponge

I love maps. It shows me where I’m going, where I’ve been and where I want to go. Here is a great project for me: a cork board map.

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Mar 03

festivals

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Mar 02

craft idea: tshirt to tank

I want to make these.

via  trash planet

 

The website is helpful.

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