I tend to be dramatic about certain areas of my life. When I enjoy something, I find myself really loving it. When I dislike something, I find myself absolutely despising it. In theater this is a good thing, because as my director stated in one of our Fine Arts rehearsals a few years ago, "Your character must be sold out […]
Upon beginning the spring semester, I often get nostalgic remembering Thanksgiving, Christmas Lights, and all the other fun activities from the previous fall. I think to myself, "It's the spring semester. I basically have fifteen months of endless school, and I have to wait a whole nine months for the fun to begin again." Then I pull out my handy […]
With White Glove completed and less than ten weeks left of school, our residence hall rooms should be sparkling clean and ready for the use (or abuse) of busy college students. These rooms have a fresh start. They're cleaner than ever! Whatever happened to them between the opening meetings and now no longer matters; what matters now is how these […]
"Guys, we're graduating. In just three months, we'll be done. Finished. This is it." My friend rested her elbows on the table and buried her head in her hands as she finished sharing her thought with us. She wasn't really happy or sad; the thought was overwhelming. This realization seems to hit all seniors at some point in their last […]
People have "fallen into it," "caught it" at first sight, and occasionally "kindled it" by their own effort. It's apparently warm and fuzzy and pink and free. Convenience stores capitalize on its presence, while families claim to present it best. It's displayed by a kiss from Grandma or a hug from Mom and Dad. Some say it's a feeling; others […]