As I sit here preparing to give my last presentation in college Ever (Did I mention that its the LAST FREAKING ONE? oh I did? well yeah you get the point) I truly can't believe that I'm finally coming down the home stretch of this evil monster named college. Don't get me wrong I have another paper due, an eportfolio, and finals (blah blah blah...I'm boring myself just listing them) but this is my last day of class and I think that is a significant obstacle to overcome on my way to becoming a college graduate. As it is coming to an end, I just want to give a quick shout-out to all of the wonderful friendships I have developed over this past year. My neighbors Anshul, Banish, Chirag, and Dhruva have truly become the best Clemson friends I have (As in people I know that actually go to Clemson University). The kindness and joy that they have brought into my life this past semester is truly something I will never forget. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet them, and not only to meet them, but that they allowed my roommates and I to be their friends. For those of you that I haven't told (which isn't many of you haha) These 4 wonderful people invited me to their apartment at exactly 12:00 a.m. on April 24th (which was my 22nd birthday) where they proceeded to sing me happy birthday by the candlelight of an amazing chocolate cake they had bought me. Beside the cake stood my new friend Joey (which is a stuffed rabbit- I thought it was appropriate since it was also Easter that day as well). It was one of my favorite memories from my birthday, and the thoughtfulness of this action was truly heartwarming. I just have to say that these are four amazing guys :) Can you tell I love to sing their praises. It is nice to be reminded that there are people in this world that deserve that kind of praise. I must also give a shout out to my roommates and Mr. Colby Thelen. Together with ABCD, we make up some of the coolest people you will ever meet. I mean who else hokey pokeys and does the wobble on a regular basis. I wish our time together could continue, but as we go our separate ways, I would like to wish all of these wonderful people the best of luck in whatever opportunities they find. I truly hope and believe that we will all be reunited again, but if not (as in I move to India and become a Bollywood dancer as I have discussed with ABCD), I hope that we will all cherish the memories we have made. Thank you guys for being such amazing friends and the joy and friendship you have all brought into my life :) Pura Vida.

2+2=4?

While taking a break from the million things I have to do before I become an alum, I thought it was appropriate to write a blog. For some reason, blogging is always very relaxing for me. It's actually a way for me to turn my brain off and just let whatever comes to my mind free. My poor brain is on its last leg. Seriously. When I was in 9th grade, I ran track and field and I used to do the 4 x 4 relay race (Yeah don't ask me why my long legged white girl self got thrown up in that race). I have to say that the 400 in track is one of the hardest races because you are at a dead out sprint the entire time. By the last 100 meters, you have lost all control of your body and you are just hoping somehow that your legs will take you past the finish line so you don't bust it and embarrass yourself in front of everyone. Although most people would say, "You are almost there, its only 100 meters" I can honestly say that those were the hardest 100 meters of my life. I used to seriously want to die every time I came around the last bend. Well, folks, that is exactly how I feel right now. I have worked so hard for 17 years and these last two weeks will be the end of me. yes, i know I am almost done, but i think these next two weeks are going to kill me. Either that, or the cause of the large brown spot that has made its way onto our apartment ceiling. Remember the waterfall that happened a few months ago, yeah, I think its about to be freakin Niagra falls up in Apt. 201. Well anyway, back to the point, my brain hurts. I dont think I can remember any more formulas, espanol, theories, logarithms ( I still don't even know what those are). I think my head is just going to pop off. That would be a funny site. Not for me. For you guys though. There is no vacancy left for useless information that I won't ever use again. One thing I am certain, college has made me dumb. Yes, you heard me right. College has actually lessened my intelligence. I can write 15 page analysis papers, but you know, I think spelling and addition are more beneficial for my life, and sadly those two skills have completely gone out the window. I am not even kidding when i say that I use a calculator to make sure that 2+2=4. I really do that. I can't add even the simplest things anymore. Thanks alot college, guess I won't ever be able to be a cashier and give back right change anymore (that was my dream growing up, i used to love, and still do, those self check out lanes at grocery stores). Oh well, I guess that's the price you pay to learn about statistical research methods (I almost just threw up in my mouth thinking about how awful that subject is). Welp, I suppose that is enough for now. It was nice to give my brain a break, even if for just a little while. There will probably be more posts soon, just to avoid the whole head popping off thing. I don't think my cap for graduation will fit very well if there isn't a head to put it on. Well hope you all have a fabulous day or night (whenever you find suiting to read this) Pura Vida!

Soon to be American College Graduate

So yes, in just a few weeks I will have to change the name of my blog to "life of the 'what the heck am I doing with my life?' college graduate" no longer, no ever again, will I be a student. Weird. School is the only thing I really know how to do, seeing as its the only thing I've ever done. and the answer to your question, No, I don't know what I'm doing and don't have any plans. SHOCKER I know. I'm sure there has to be some sort of law against not having your entire life planned out, especially since that is the only question people ask me anymore, but to be quite frank, I don't really care. With the volume of inquiring minds increasing as the days pass by, sorry to burst your bubble, but i just genuinely don't know what I want to do. So let's get off that note. I do have a few more weeks of being a college student and enjoying the simple things like getting a free twix today, eating at three spoons, taking a run just to enjoy the sunshine (let me tell you this 5k is whipping me into shape) and working on my Eportfolio that I thought was due next friday but was really due two days ago- oh wait that last one wasn't something I enjoy. I have so much to do in the next few weeks, more than I think I have time to actually complete, and the responsible adult in me who I have kept caged up MY ENTIRE LIFE tells me that I need to do my work or else I may be writing this blog under the same title for a little while longer. However, the reality is I only have a few weeks left of being a college student, where I get to live with my best friends and new friends named ABCD, stay up late just to watch 30 rock, and go to softball games just to "hang out." Only a few more weeks and then BAM, that person I have been chaining up has to come out. Bummer. she will probably be mean and boring. The fact of the matter is, life is more than grades and homework assignments. Its about people, and memories. So screw you Stat test and Eportfolio. you are just gonna have to wait. Because there is fun to be had. Did I mention my birthday is coming up...not that birthdays after 21 matter much anyway, but still, its not like I want to be doing schoolwork. Well I suppose that is all for now. Just a side note: whoever said "all is fair in love and war" clearly had not experienced either and is just plain dumb. Random I know but it is just an opinion. Pura Vida Everyone.