Long Time

So I decided that it's been almost a month since anyone's written (ahem, Kim, I think it's your turn!), so someone better say something. So hi, here I am.

Spring Break officially ends tomorrow. My 400 crazies are back at noon. Le sigh. But it's okay-- two months and they're done! Woo! And then it's summer camps and conferences. I'm running two buildings this summer, yay fun times. Should be interesting, that's for sure, huh?

Doug and I are meeting in Vegas on Wednesday night. I'm super excited-- granted, it's *only* been three months since I saw him last time, but I need it. So we're there Wednesdsay night until Saturday mid-day. So it's like my vacation since I didn't get away during Spring Break. Woot!

Also, I think we need an annual (or bi-annual) girls' trip to Vegas. Or somewhere. Thoughts?

I don't have much to say, really. RA Selection is over-- I have 5 of 10 RAs returning next year-- dang good, if I do say so myself. I would have had 6, but one decided she's not happy enough in the job and she didn't get accepted as a transfer RA to another hall (I'm convinced she doesn't like me, but whatever). So I have 4 brand new RAs and one transfer RA. One of the newbies will be hired in the next two weeks so I'm not missing an RA come closing in May (remember, I fired one in January). So... cross your fingers, my life will get easier soon. Yayyyy!

Okay, truly nothing to say. Molly is a crazy. And I love her. And unlike Youshi over there, she HATES HATES HATES the blow-dryer. :)

Love y'all, miss you!

Holy Moley!

I'm blogging!

That's right friends, I'm still here.

I'm sorry to hear that you don't feel like you have much to do Jess. Want me to send you some of my work? Haha. But seriously, that's frustrating. I have days (not many) that I feel like I don't really need to be at work, and it's tough. You should have a talk with your boss about it. Who knows...it could actually be really rewarding!?!

And I talked with Megan tonight, which was great...so I know how her job is going.

I wanted to apologize in writing how sorry I am that those pesky ATO boys (yes, BOYS) treated you with such disrespect. But I am glad that they have an advisor will be supportive of you. YAY Greek Life professionals!

Things here are going well. Work is...well...it's work. Let's just say that I'm THRILLED for the students to come back. As you may know, Joe left our office (he and Amy are out in CO) and it's been pretty quiet since. James quit his job (I'm not sure his plan...I'll keep you both updated), which was also a change. And I'm pretty sure that a couple more will disappear before my birthday.

But...I've had a good summer other than all of that!

I even have pictures to prove it!!!


New York: L to R- Jenny, Anna, Cambria, and ME! We found this awesome sign outside a bar...and knew it was made for us.


Colorado: L to R- Kim, Shannon, and Dani. I had a good time visiting with Shannon (whose mannerisms remind me so much of Megan). And the best news...she has two kitties and I didn't have an allergic reaction to them! (Just one claritin a day did it!) So there's hope for me!

So, yeah, that's basically it. I'm just working and keeping myself out of trouble. (well...trying to at least!)

When are we all planning a reunion? I will probably have money if we plan for say...January? Haha. But really...

Hmmm

So, tomorrow I'm giving a presentation to the student affairs division.  I'm kinda really nervous cause I want it to be fun and exciting, but you can only make assessment so fun and exciting. :)  My Powerpoint does cool things though.

My grandpa is also having open heart surgery tomorrow (mom's dad, the farmer).  He went in for a check-up yesterday and they found out that the two major veins or arteries or whatever in his heart are 80 and 95 percent clogged.  They can't do a stint because of the blockage, so they're taking veins out of his leg and putting them in his heart.  This would be a fairly common procedure, but he's diabetic and his kidneys are only operating at 38 percent on a good day.  So, I'm kinda scared.  The doctors say they don't know what to expect...his kidneys could fail during surgery or he could wake up on dialysis.  My mom flew up there today...just in case.  Anyhow, I should find out about his surgery right before my presentation tomorrow.  He better be ok, or else I might have to sign myself up for grief therapy or something.

On the bright side, I've made friends!!!  There are three young (under 30) single girls who all hang out together, so we're having a "girls night" soon.  Then, there's Jan (the vp) and Diana (director of the counseling center) who are also super cool, and we've done dinner a couple times.  So yay!:)  They're totally not as cool as you two though!  Ok, I'm old, so I think I'm going to bed! (yes, at 8:30pm). 

Miss you guys!!