The two things occupying my thoughts right now: school and summer

Only three more days of classes and ten more days left of school. In that time, I have to get through my Chemistry labs, Chemistry problems, Physics labs, Physics exam, and finals in Chem, Bio, Physics, and Spanish. Yeesh. Plus, it doesn't help that I am so distracted lately.

I got an internship at the Science Center! I am so excited to be working there over the summer, I remember when I was younger and we would take field trips to the planetarium and exhibits and IMAX movie theater and I would be so happy. I'm just looking forward to being back home in general, with my parents and siblings and house and friends and family and library and parties and vacations and movies and the mall and community. I'm kind of sick of the girls here and the cattiness that goes on sometimes. A four month break away from them sounds really good right now.

The countdown begins! Or continues...

Summer

Just a little poem as I slave away during finals.

The last days of school are full of longing,
of dreams and future plans belonging
to a distance near
But not quite here
I count and list and look outside
to see a field so vast and wide
I miss my family, town, and home
But through my notes I must comb
to secure an even further goal
One that weighs on my frightened soul
But right now I am in a daze
of sunlight, dew, and misty haze,
of Popsicles, sleepovers, and barbecues
of rest, play, and time to muse
A car, rest station, country tour
are what my restless heart yearns for
My stomach churns in anticipation
for the blissful days of first vacation

Late night soul sessions is what college is about, right?

I just took the most horrible Physics exam ever. But it's okay, I have no doubt I'll get a decent grade at the end of the semester. I really can't wait for next semester, though....just Biology and History classes sound like heaven right now.

Yesterday, my friends and I got to talking and they informed me that I am not a very openly emotional person, or I don't really display my feelings that often. I realize that it's true, I tend to keep things to myself and hold most people at a distance. It's so much easier for me to type here, to an anonymous audience, than anything else. But I'm happy I act this way. As was said about Jackie: "She knows when to hold herself back while everyone else you know gives too much of themselves at one time. So when she comes out, it's a great tour-de-force."

There is a movie being filmed on my college campus right now, Tenure, starring Luke Wilson and Gretchen Mol. I met Mr. Wilson yesterday, and he really is a sweet, down-to-earth guy. He was really approachable and laid back, and it's always so exciting to meet a celebrity! I can't wait to see my school on the big screen.

The Olympics

As much as I love spring, sometimes it's hard for me to see it as a season and not just a transition to summer, which I look forward to with the eagerness of an overworked, overstressed college student. One reason why I am especially excited is because this summer is an Olympics summer, and I am an addict, an Olympics junkie. I love the opening ceremonies, the weird sports that come on at 2 in the morning, the medals, the fluff pieces...I could go on and on. What I think I love most about it is the continuity, though...I remember rolling around on my carpet watching when I was 6, and I'd like to think that I'll be watching them at 68 as well. Also, it seems like the last venue where the world gets together amiably and takes pride in competition and unity.

Go Michael Phelps! Beijing '08, can't wait!

First post!

At home from college for a break too short to do anything really fun or productive, so what do I do? Start a blog! I like the anonymity of it, and the fact that I'll be able to post about anything going on in my life without worrying about who is reading it.

Right now, what is going on is that my shool is changing from a four credit system to a three credit system, so I have the opportunity to pick up a history minor. I really hope that works out for me, because I know I'll be doing science for the rest of my life, and history would be something fun I could learn just for me.

Plus, it will sound really cool when I tell people, "I graduated with a Biology major and a minor in History." :)