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Reality Check

So spring break is officially over and I’ve just been thrown back into the mayhem of school. It is a huge reality check to everything I didn’t do over break that I should have. Instead, my roommates and I went to Laughlin, Nevada which is just south of Las Vegas to stay with my aunt and uncle.

It was sunny and low 80’s the entire week and we couldn’t have had a better time. We headed to Lake Havasu, Arizona for a day and met up with some guy friends from school who were staying there and hung out on the beach. Before we flew out of Vegas, we spent two nights there exploring the city.

Anyway, school didn’t cross my mind once over the week but I now realize that it should have – probably many times. On top of all my projects and papers coming up, we’re getting ready for the CLA Open House which is way more fun to spend my time working on than school so I’m a little stressed.

The other thing that I’m not ready for is the Autism Initiative 5k that takes place this Saturday. My friend Sarah convinced me to sign up and over a month ago it sounded like a great idea. However, only a few days away, it sounds impossible. I haven’t hit the gym or the streets in over 3 weeks – it could be rough. I’ll let you know how many muscles I pull…

 March 27th, 2008
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  • Class & major: senior; broadcast journalism and magazine writing
  • Hometown: Buffalo, MN
  • Favorite Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstien
  • When I have free time, I: workout, hang with friends, jam to my iPod, take pictures and explore the city
  • My favorite CLA class so far: CSCL 1501W: Reading History. It was challenging but wasn't the date/event memorization look at history.
  • When you come to Minnesota you've gotta try: the State Fair (cheese curds!), walk the Stone Arch Bridge, the Minneapolis music/art scene, and snowboarding.
  • If I hadn't come to the U of M, I never would have: fallen in love with the atmosphere here: the people, the nearby city, the athletics, the facilities, and the entertainment--all of which are one of a kind.