UofM Chaos

The University of Memphis is an interesting place. I always try to go to places I’ve never been and at times I have never been. Many buildings are extremely different depending on the time of day you go into them. The Tiger Den changes dramatically throughout the day and there is no telling who you might see in there. The library is another place that you will spot random people throughout the day, night time will surprise you as well. This randomness is not just buildings, but it is the way one walks. I try to walk a different way each day to try something new. It is amazing what can happen if you add some randomness to your life….

Remember the Titans

The Titans are a surprising team this year. They have gone from losing every game to the exact opposite. They are the first team in history to win five consecutive games after starting the season with no wins and six losses. They have worked hard and deserve credit for getting themselves together after an embarrassing start to the season. They came back to beat the Cardinals in a final second showdown at the goal line. This is just weeks after they were demolished by the Patriots 59 to nothing. I think it shows the true character of a team when they are able to band together. They show the real essence of sportsmanship and learship.

The end of the semester....

The semester is finally coming to an end, but the end seems like just the beginning. Everything is starting to get extremely condensed into a few weeks. It makes it impossible to concentrate on just one thing when so many things are happening. Professors are handing out assignments and projects just days before finals. This adds to the stress of many classes with a “make or break final” exam. I am amazed at the workload that is given to students even though I have been in this same situation twice. The most important thing is to work hard right now, so you can play hard later.

Watching&Reading "A Worn Path"

When i first read the story "A Worn Path" i didn't care for it. It was slow and it seemed to be scattered in a sense. After watching the movie for it, it started to grow on me. Characters had faces and that made me dig deeper into the story than i previously had. Her determination showed through to me in the movie and i started to see it in the book. The hunter, white woman, nurse, etc all started to make sense to me. I could see someone's view on the story and how they interpreted everything. This did not change my view, on the contrary it reinforced my thoughts on the story. I was able to go back and read the story again with a foundation for the plot and characters. It helps alot to read, watch, then read again.

The clutch play....

The game last night between the Patriots and the Colts was an interesting one. The entire game the Colts were making countless mistakes and Peyton was not playing anywhere near his potential. His passes were not on target and i think i could throw a better spiral than him on that night. It looked bad for the Colts, but by some miracle they held on. In the last two minutes of the game the Colts pulled together and made their last touchdown to tie the game. With seconds left the extra point was good. They kicked off to the Patriots and the runner fumbled as the final seconds counted down. The Colts won 35-34. It just goes to show anything can happen....

The semester.

The semester is now coming to a close but that does not mean it is slowing down. It is actually the opposite in college. Teachers give projects, final exams, more homework at the end of the semester and usually at the EXACT same times. It seems pile up so fast and it is due in a super short period.I feel as if i will never be able to complete it and the semester will never be over. In the end however, i usually get it all done and im proud of myself. Its alot of work but in the end it is worth it for the passing grade.

Home is wher the heart is....

I was having a discussion with a good friend of mine the other day on the places we want to see before we die. She started it off with her wanting to see Australia and i said i wanted to see the northern lights. I have seen alot of the United States and i love finding new places. I told her that my favorite places are the ones that i am amazed by natures beauty. They are the places that i feel content. She told me that i need to go to them someday soon. She said "home is where the heart is" i dont think she could have said anything more perfect to me at that instant.

Weather!

Since everyone else was making a blog about the beautiful weather we are having i thought i should make my own. It is amazing that it is almost the middle of November and it is nice enough for a short sleeve shirt. I am so glad that i dont have to wear a jacket yet. The only thing that i am dreading is that i think this winter is going to be extremely cold. Ive learned that a very hot summer and warm fall equals a very cold winter. The plus to a cold winter though is the fact that we may have snow. Snow is one of the only reasons i like winter, im just not a fan of the cold. If the year could be like it was today year round, my life would be so much better.

Brownies......!

So i decided to try my hand at baking brownies today with a friend of mine. I have not baked anything in a long time so i was nervous about wasting money burning brownies. I got the box of mix and then realized when i got home that i needed vegetable oil and two eggs. I had to go back to Kroger and stand in the same long line for the eggs and oil. As i was in line i realized i would probably never use all this oil, but it was the smallest container that they had. When i finally got back home, i started baking the brownies. I put them into the oven at what i thought was a good time and prayed. I think they are the best brownies i have ever had.

Fall Mornings.

I have never been a huge fan of cold weather but one thing that I always loved were fall or winter mornings. There is just something about going out in the morning and breathing in the fresh air. I think that is why I have always been a morning person. This morning I went outside and remembered why I liked fall so much. It is an amazing feeling to go outside and feel great. It feels like the day is beautiful so your day will be too. I think that when i get up to a pretty morning days go better, but when i wake up to crappy mornings days go worse. Weather makes the largest impact on how you will act during the day or your attitude.

Friends.

I think one of the most important things in life are the people you surround yourself with. They become the most influential part of your life and the decisions that determine your fate. If you surround yourself with good people then usually good things will come from it. The same can be said for bad people in your life. My friends mean the world to me and I would not be the person I am without them. I have always considered my friends like family. It is one of the few things in life that you really cannot explain in words. They are your support system, your psychologist, and even a parent figure.

Blogging...

I think that blogging is an interesting thing. I had heard about it a long time ago but i could never really get into it. I did not understand how people could just make an online "journal" of themselves on the internet. I was never that open about my feelings, and i especially did not want my whole life story on the internet. I thought it was creepy to put info about myself for everyone to see. Now being forced to get on thanks to this class i actually start to see a point in it all. I kinda hate to admit it but i see why people do this alot. i have to say that it is neat to see other people's opinions about something all in one place.