My Life is No Longer Interesting

I am realizing that my life is probably not as interesting as one would wish, reading this blog. It seems like everyday is like the last: I get up, go to classes, work in the Writing Center, go to work at Lone Star Steakhouse, come home, hang out with the roomies, do homework, go to bed. Repeat. 

It's not that these are the ONLY things going on in my life. It's just that the majority of the time that's what it feels like. I cannot believe how monotonous it is. In the past, I would have a crazy week, such as running to do a sound event on Monday, working telecounseling Tuesday, doing a coffeeshop series on Wednesday, maybe an RA event on Thursday, going to a comedian on Friday, maybe a movie or party on Saturday, and then cooking a fun dinner on Sunday with the boy. 

That's only a taste of what my life would be. Every week it was a TOTALLY new, random set of events depending. Now... wow... I've decided that this semester has taught me that I need a job/career post-graduation that isn't the same-old, same-old every day. Good thing I applied to grad school (DEAR GOD, PLEASE LET ME GET ACCEPTED!!!!) and in the field of environmental science. Every day will be an adventure!

If not, I can be an ear model:

Yep... that's my ear, with one of a pair of $700 earrings. Aren't they pretty? No, I did not get to keep them. But the feeling was nice for a while!

New Haircut= New Beginnings

Last Monday I took a plunge: I got a haircut. But not just any haircut; I got BANGS.

Let me tell you, it's amazing how a new haircut can change people's attitudes towards you and your outlooks/approaches. People loved the new haircut. I was unsure, mostly because it took a little getting used to. But now that it has been over a week, I'm kind of digging the new look. It makes me feel a bit more confident as well in my appearance. So ladies, if you ever feel like you need a booster, get a haircut.

Last Friday I also attended an open house at Iowa State University for gradaute school. Talk about INTENSE and eye-opening! It was good that I had attended; it really made me do some reflection about what I TRULY wanted to do in the world. I had already known what field and what I generally wanted to do within environmental science. But the biggest question I came out with was, "Do I want to apply my knowledge in ecology (that studies 'why things are') or in environmental science (in which I identify the problem and try to fix it)?" I'm not sure, but it really made me think! I'm stuck, because in a way... I want to do both!

But the trip there was very enjoyable. I was able to meet with mentors I had already visited and meet some more amazing faculty and students. Basically, I knew there was a reason that ISU was my top choice. Cross fingers for getting accepted!!!

I'll have a picture of the new haircut up soon... when my camera finally has working batteries!

Stay warm! We are! (for about 2 days...then back to frost and snow.... darn)