RA

I decided to apply to be a RA (Residence Assistant). By being a RA, you get your room and board paid for AND you get to meet new people everyday. You get to decorate your hall any way you want, decorate the doors of the residents, put on programs for the incoming freshman; it just seems like not so bad of a job. So I applied, knowing I might not get it. So my neighbor and I applied for housing together. We were also applying to be a RA, not together, but we were both interested in it. So if we both didn't get it, we would still have a place to live, with each other. We liked this plan, so we stuck to it. You had to fill out an application, and write a small letter telling why you wanted to be a RA. OF course I wrote like a essay, but I got what I wanted to say out. After we turned those in, we had to schedule an interview time. I scheduled mine for 9:40am at Farris. I got there, and walked in Farris, and it was a like a whole new world. Farris is sooo nice. I loved it and wanted to live there. hehe. Anyway, I got into my interview, which I never really had before. I sat down, and there were three people there, two guys and one girl. They were the RA's at Farris. They were really nice and asked me questions. One guy warned me that they would be writing a few things down as I talked, which was kind of awkward, but I was okay with that. The interview went good,and the next step was the group process. It was held at Main Hall. All the candidates came together and was split into groups of about 6,7, or 8 to a group. They would go to different rooms, and be challenged to different things. That part of the day was very fun, I enjoyed that. I met a lot of new faces, and everyone was so sweet. Towards the end, I got tired but made it through. We got out at around 4o'clock. The next step was a social that held at the student center. That was fun, because we got meet with all the RC's from the residence halls and apartments. We also saw everyone from the group process. So everybody knew everybody. The next step was to wait for the letters that came out the next Monday. I got mine, and it said that I wasn't offered a position, but that I could put on the Alternate list, which means that I could be put on a list of potential RA's and if one person did not want to be a RA that was chosen, then I might be chosen to fill the spot. I decided not to be on the list, because I would go most of the summer not knowing. I feel like that was the best decision, and who knows I might try out again another year.

In the end, I was glad I applied to be a RA. It was a great opportunity. I encourage people to apply, it's fun. Even though I won't be one in the fall, I met a lot of new friends and had a great experience along the way.

I included a picture of our tulips on campus. This was the same day as the group process. All the tulips on campus are just beautiful! I hope everyone has a great week! :)

Summer is getting Closer!!

We got back from Spring Break, and still wanted to be lazy. Or atleast I knew I did. It was hard to get back into the groove of things. I wanted to sleep late, watch a lot of tv, and be on the internet all the time. But once I saw my planner, I knew I could not do all of those things I wanted to do. The main thing I had to get done was a research paper for Art History. It was due the Thursday after I got back. I was so stressed from it, and kept putting it off. We got into that class on the Tuesday before it was due, and our teacher told us the due date would be the next Thursday. We were SO happy. But that meant that our test would be the same day as the paper that was due. That kinda scared me, because that was two big things that were happening on the same day, in the same class. But I got through it. Actually I had a little problem with my paper, and he said I could turn it in later if need be. And I needed that extra time to fix the little problems. So it turned out good, and I got my paper turned in, finally. After I turned that in, I felt so much better. That was the one thing I was stressing about since the spring semester started. On top of school work, I had started a new job. So I had to handle both loads. I haven't had that hard of a time with it, but stressful sometimes. There are times when I wish I didnt have to work, but then when I get paid, I forget about that. Having money helps my parents out tremendously. They don't have to worry about giving me money, because I have money of my own that I can spend. I feel better knowing that they don't.

Summer is getting closer and closer, and I'm Sooo happy!!

One More Month Until SUMMER!!

Spring Break came fast and went by fast. I went home, and the weather was off and on good. The sun shined most days, and then some it rained. But we needed it to wash away the pollen. I didn't go on vacation, just home to see my family, friends, and boyfriend! I was happy for that little break. Coming back to school was hard, because we only have one month left until the summer. So its kinda hard to stay focused, but the time is passing quick. There are some big assignments that I have due before the end of April. The first week in May is finals, so all we need is to get through April :).

It's raining today and cold. I don't like it one bit. I'm ready for the sun and warm weather to come back!! Maybe it will creep around the corner again. Everybody has the sniffles. It's this "Arkansas Weather." We can't get away from it.

Advance Registration is most of April also, it ends the 22nd. I register closer to the end, because I am a freshmen, and my last name starts with a L. But I'm pretty excited, kinda stressing about what classes to take. But I think I'm gonna figure it all out with the help of some Art teachers. Everybody is worrying about housing, because its not final yet. I was moved from one to place to another, but it's okay. Everything will work out in the end, I try to remind myself. I also have a RA interview Saturday. I'm kinda both excited and nervous for that. I haven't really had an official interview before, so I really don't know what to expect. But I'm gonna be myself, and show that I can be a good RA. :)

I hope everyone had a great Spring Break and isn't stressing too hard during this last month of school. Just remember that's all we left till the Summer, when we can have our feet in the sand and feel the warmth of the sunshine. So that's why I included a picture of a beach. My worries seem to grow smaller when I imagine myself there. So I hope it does the same for you!

Have a great Day and Week! :)