Wow. So I took my basically open day today and did something rare ... I was productive! I worked 9-11, worked out, showered, did laundry, did homework not only for tomorrow but the next day. I attendted class 6-8, did some cleaning around rehab, AND worked on Kappa Delta business I had long neglected. It's gotten to the point where I am not blogging tonight to avoid other work, I simply can't think of anything else to do. That's a very good feeling. Here's to an equally as productive day tomorrow ..... (yeah right)

I am getting super excited for a variety of things. Kappa Delta's date party Blaze this weekend, finally going home next weekend (I am homesick more than I ever remember being before, hopefully I don't get all the more depressed being there and reminded of decisions made ...), SAE's date party Hayride the weekend after that along with JOHANNA visiting Bradley. God, I miss that girl. I think we have some *serious* bonding to do, and drinking, that too. Hopefully we make it to UofI because there is another lady there that I miss to pieces. I also hope that having all these awesome things to look forward to help me to look past the day to day shittiness that comes about. Mostly with money. Existing on $15 for a week and a half should be interesting. And my next paycheck will probably go to bus tickets, hair appointments, and utilities. I really start to hate myself all over again sometimes ... mostly when I look at my checkbook or have to ask my mom to pay for KD even though I said I would take the responsibility this year .... *argh* But enough with the complaining, that doesn't solve anything ....

On a MUCH brighter note: This weekend fucking ROCKED! The girls and I decided to take SAE's registered party on Saturday as an excuse to party like freshman year all over again. And it really made me ponder why we don't do that more often. It was amazing to unwind and have amazing times with some fantastic people :)

I also ran into Jetta, a friend from St. Bernardine's at SAE Saturday night. Of all the random people to see ... This random world never ceases to surprise me.

I miss friends from home a lot lately. It comes and goes, but I am really really looking forward to seeing some of the important ones soon. And I hope I see the other equally as important ones soon.

This week is finally almost at a close! Hurray! Now a weekend full of work lies ahead ... Such is my life these days.

Had tests, assignments, KD events, and job fair preparations galore this week. I feel extremely old these days when I have the time to think about it. The Mary of freshman year wouldn't even recognize me these days. Joe and I plan on drinking at SAE tonight though, maybe that will help me unwind a bit ...

So I went to the job fair on campus today. It was good experience especially considering next year I will actually be searching for a job/career and not just an internship. Scary! I don't think I really made too many strong contacts at the fair this year, but it helped me to realize what kind of career I do want. I want to actually work in a PublicRelations office. Not just the PR division of a company. Hopefully by searching around Chicago I will be able to find a communications office looking for an intern. I emailed the Director of PR at Fenwick because I was curious what her role was and because I am networking with whoever I am able to at this point. She's actually moving on from the job in early October ... Too bad I haven't graduated yet. Who could see me working as PR for Fenwick in 2 years? haha

Spent a lot of time with Joe this week, a distraction to school work and other responsibilities but well worth it.

I am ridiculously excited both for my fall break and Johanna's. The word 'break' is very intriguing at this point in any context ...

Time to study for com300 test ...

Agh. Frustrated.

*gasp* Denise is right ... I posted and completely didn't mention mother fuckin' JOURNEY! Thursday night Denise Kate Jamie and I road tripped to Ames, Iowa to see Journey and Def Leppard in concert. It was so unbelievably amazing and worth every hour of the drive. Journey played all my favorites and they encored with Seperate Ways. We were definitely having the most fun out of anyone there. We found some Iowa State-ians who waved us over to stand with them. They were decked out in 80s gear, fanny packs and all, it was pretty sweet. All in all we had a rocking good time. If you ever get the chance to see Journey, go! Hearing Journey pretty much pumps me up regardless of my mood nowadays.

woo!

Well I guess it's about time that I update this thing. I know your lives have all been in disaray without an update on the life of Mary. Been up to mostly the same old packed schedule. Working everymorning on campus, working out, homework/classes, and working at Hallmark some evenings and most weekends. I feel like at any given moment there is always something important that I should be doing. Between homework, Kappa Delta, and seeing my friends ... it's just a little over whelming. And i hate that I haven't called friends from home for ages, because I keep meaning to and I just put it off time and time again. This week my goal is to finally quit that.

Rush started this weekend and will end next weekend. I can't wait. I'm really happy with how Rush is going and I'm super excited to get a new pledge class, I'm just relieved it is finally here and for some reason I have really high hopes for post rush. Like getting to see the SAE guys more, I'm never over there anymore once rush finishes that ought to change.

I feel that I really should have more to say in this post since it's been awhile, but I guess most things remain the same ... and that isn't a bad thing.

Rehab's first night at full occupancy =)