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)