Here's what's been going on in my life lately:
1) I've returned to school--like a month ago, but who's keeping track? Things at school are SUPER busy, but I like it that way. I'm taking a 3 education classes and a class on media psychology. I'm also being kept busy by all my extracurriculars. The volunteer action committee is up and running. I'm also one of the newest members of the Hendrix College cheer squad. Needless to say, big things are happening around here.

2) I'm starting my applications to grad school. This has had it's stressful moments, but at the same time I'm kind of excited to see what the future holds. I'm also excited to see what it holds for all my friends too. It's weird to think that in a year we will all be in totally different places.

3) I've also recently become addicted to pinterest. I don't know what took me so long to jump on that bandwagon, but I'm sure glad I did.

I will certainly think twice before wearing sandals in public for a little while.


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44543191/ns/us_news-weird_news/

I'm a proud Texas girl...but this article makes me want to retract the proud part. What are they thinking?!
http://www.good.is/post/screwed-up-priorities-texas-to-layoff-100-000-teachers-while-giving-millions-to-formula-one-racing/

one of the many reasons i love kiddos...

Here is a picture of me.

And a lovely, sweet note.

lists

I was inspired by my dear friend Jillian to create a list of things I want to accomplish this summer. I too love making lists and getting life a little organized. I think summer is the perfect time to get some of these things done when life has much fewer distractions.

• Work on my love/hate (mostly hate) relationship with running. I've started the couch to 5k program and I'm hoping it will help me boost my confidence that is pretty low when it comes to anything remotely athletic.
• Continue reading for pleasure. I read about a book every few days and I love it! I rarely never get to read for fun when I'm at school, so I'm enjoying being able to do it at home.
• Cut back on sweets. This one is going to be super difficult for me. I read this magazine article about being addicted to sugar, which I most certainly qualify for. 
• Complete some crafts. Last summer I discovered my love for crafting, so hopefully I'll be able to do a couple more this summer.
• Write letters to my friends from school where ever they may be. 
• Do more hanging out with my friends from home! I get stuck in this rut of just hanging around my house and never thinking of something to do, when really I should be spending precious time with those I rarely get to see during the year.
• Start doing some sort of journaling/reading my bible. I've kind of been feeling in a bit of a spiritual rut lately, so hopefully I can do something to get myself back on track.
• Research grad school stuff and take the GRE. I have no idea when I got to be a senior having to think about these things! Part of me wishes I could just be a freshman again, but I know that life will continue to be an exciting adventure and I'm looking forward to seeing where that adventure takes me.

waiting for superman

I just watched Waiting for Superman, a movie about education in America. It goes in depth about the problems in our education system and follows 5 kids in their attempt to get in to charter schools, as opposed to the failing schools they are supposed attend. It's a very informative film about what I think is a problem that demands attention and change. I would highly recommend it!

thoughts on today

I'm finally finished my finals and am very ready to start the summer! I thought I'd share three good things about my day.

1. I had a meeting about my internship and we did Myers-Briggs Type Indicator tests. I always find this so interesting. I'm an ESFP. The one unfortunate thing is that psychologists don't really use the Myers-Briggs, but it's still interesting nonetheless.

2. As Mika and I were coming back from Sonic happy hour we saw 3 airplane wings being delivered. They were huge. I'm not really sure why I found this so fascinating, but I did. I think that I was just shocked by how huge airplane wings are when you are driving right next to them.

3. Last but not least, my wonderful daddy drover to Arkansas to help me move my furniture into storage. It was extremely helpful and puts me even more on my way to enjoying summer!