Procrastination at it's finest!

I have unofficially named today (Sunday) to be the Day of Reverse Procrastination. On this day my plans are:

• unpack from last weekend -- I've been meaning to do since last Sunday!
• wash/fold/put away clothes from this week -- I'm doing good... they are currently in the dryer!
  
• wash my sheets -- also in the dryer and my second pair sheets are already on my bed... just waiting for the comforter!
  
• "deep clean" my room -- this has been needing to be done for probably the entire semester!
  
• organize my desk -- an ongoing thing...
  
• clean the apartment -- also ongoing...
  
• stock pop in Sutherland -- I probably should have done this yesterday but I was just too, plain busy and it was too beautiful outside!!
  
• bake cookies -- I've been meaning to do this for a good week or two!
  
• begin researching for a group project --this was supposed to happen on Thursday...

I'll let you know how it all goes tomorrow morning!! :)

WHCA Conference

Yesterday I had the opportunity to go to Wisconsin Dells for the WHCA (Wisconsin Health Care Association) Spring Conference. The keynote speaker was Matt Thornhill, founder and president of The Boomer Project. He was an excellent presenter and talked about the "Baby Boomers" and the effect they currently have and will continue to have on health care and the overall economy.

There was an vendor expo there also, where we got all sorts of free stuff which is always nice... I was running low on pens anyway!! :)

The most comical vendor I saw was a bariatric supplies company -- they were giving away hotdogs with all the fixings... I suppose to keep themselves in business! :) Don't worry... sadly, I don't think obesity is going anywhere anytime soon...

Golden Living was there too and I was able to talk with more people in the organization that I will come in contact with. I also was told of some news... Bridget, the Executive Director at Three Oaks (my practicum site) just got promoted to a Regional Operations Director down south and will no longer be my preceptor! I was a little sad, because last summer I got to know Bridget quite well and was excited for the opportunity to work with her, but I am excited for her and her promotion. As of right now, my placement will still be Three Oaks -- they will obviously be replacing Bridget, but in the event that Bridget's replacement isn't as strong as they would like, Golden Living will send me to Abbotsford to work with Jennifer. I'm anticipating finding out who the new Executive Director will be and looking forward to meeting them, but am also a little disappointed that I won't get to work with Bridget.

Sometimes I lack ideas of what exactly to blog about... which is one reason I struggle and have not-so-frequent blogs. Another reason I struggle is because when I'm working I find other distractions. Some distractions include, but most certainly are not limited to:
* Playing with Teddy. :) This used to be a much bigger distraction... but now that he goes to school, so I don't get to hang out with him as much and cherish the "distraction time". :)
* www.freetetris.org -- I would honestly suggest now even going here if you are a tetris addict... and if you aren't... and you go here, you will become one!
* Going on Itunes and finding music to purchase/download... it's dangerous for me that they simply just take from my bank whenever I choose a song! I'm being smart though... only bought one "CD" this week and one song. The "CD" was Lady Antebellum who I am really enjoying and the song was "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson... it's on the Curious George movie soundtrack
* Homework... this isn't really a distraction and is probably what I should be doing... which happens every once in a while! :)

And, now... why the photo you ask? Well, I just love him... a lot. And was looking through my pictures (yet, another distraction) and decided I need to start taking more pictures. I've been slacking this year...

Until next time... Have a great week!

As of Late...

According to my sister, I need to blog more. I do not necessarily disagree... I just plain don't get around to it (as is quite apparent!). So, as of lately, here is what has been going on with me.

Last week was Spring Break. The week before that was **HELL** week for me here at school: 2 midterms, 1 exam, 1 project and lots and lots of other busy things! So, Spring Break was much-needed and very well-deserved!! This week I found out how I did on 2 out of the 3 exams, and it turned out not too shabby! :) B's on both! Senioritis has definitely kicked in though, I really have no motivation to study for much of anything and in turn, usually don't study as much as I should... but, apparently, that's okay because I still have pull off 2 B's (on exams that were on the same day!)

Spring Break:
Unlike many other people... I did not have the pleasure of going anywhere ridiculously warm and sunny, but rather ventured home and enjoyed some R & R. I worked a couple days, enjoyed some time with my family (including multiple nights at Holly and Gary's with ice cream -- not so good for the weight loss plan!!), Friday Night Fish Fries at my church and a Birthday celebration for my soon-to-be-sister-in-law and dad! :) I was also asked by Morgan to be one of her bridesmaids for their wedding next Fall! :)

Valentine's Day

This past weekend was the silliest holiday ever - Valentine's Day.
Most people seem to hate it, others absolutely love it. Where do I stand? Right in the middle, I guess.

I don't understand why people make a big deal out of one day of the year for which you are supposed to show your love for others. First of all, you should do that every single day; second of all, prices for flowers and gifts are so overpriced!

Nevertheless, Lucas got me flowers, got up SUPER early (for him! :) to make me breakfast in bed and did most of my laundry this weekend! What a sweetie! I love him lots! We went out for Chinese also.

We ventured home this past weekend to babysit Ana and Garret and just visit. It was a nice weekend at home. On Friday night Holly and Gary hosted a Belated B-Day Party for Lucas (Thanks Holl!!), Saturday was Party # 2 for Lucas at his Mom's house and Valentine's Day festivities above and Sunday was church and time at home with Mom and Dad for me! :)

Tonight some friends and I are going out to a local Mexican restaurant - Cancuns! I'm quite excited!!

Slowing Down

So, last night was the end of the RA Selection Committee (one volunteer experience that took up A LOT of my time the past two weeks!!). Last night the committee deliberated and picked our candidates! It was a great experience, and surprisingly, quite fun. I'm excited for those who were selected, they'll find out who they are on Friday! Hopefully not that this process is over I can slow down a little bit. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

This past weekend Lucas celebrated his 22nd Birthday!! (And, it was my 1/2 Birthday :)) In celebration of both Lucas' and Randy's (Lucas' friend/roommate), we went out for supper at Milwaukee Burger Co., a new restaurant in EC. It was pretty good and the boys got free drinks for their Birthdays. :) I also made some more chocolate caramel bars and one of Lucas' favorites - Pineapple Upside Down cake. I haven't had a piece of the cake and really don't plan to, so I can't tell you if it was any good. Lucas says it is, so it must be!

Tonight Lucas is coming over for dinner and I am going to make supper: pork chops, asparagus, potatoes and some jello with fruit. I love being in Chancellors and being able to cook a decent meal! :)

One Week In

Well, I have successfully completed the first week of my last semester on campus. :) I am keeping myself busy as ever but did very little this weekend so it was a nice change of pace. I am absolutely loving not making the drive every other weekend to work (but, I most certainly do miss my wonderful family! :))

Classes shouldn't be too bad at all this semester and I am only taking 12 credits because that's all I really need to take. I'm working lots of hours at the front desk of course and watching Teddy. :) I'm also still VP for Circle K, so there is lots of community service projects to do there. The Hall Director of Chancellor's asked me to be on the RA Selection Committee, so for this week I will be SUPER busy with that.

This weekend Lucas and I prepared a roast in my crockpot that I got for Christmas. It was delicious! :) I did lots of baking too. Banana Bread with chocolate chips... one of Lucas' favorites and some chocolate caramel bars (everyone's favorite!!)