1. Classes
I really enjoy all of my courses this semester! Even some that I thought would be incredibly dull are pretty interesting; I think neuroscience of movement was the biggest surprise. I was really dreading it, but the content is actually pretty cool and a lot of it will probably come in handy for OT school. I think my favorite class is stereotypes and prejudice, though. That kind of thing really interests me, and the professor is great at facilitating discussion. My research on gait in older adults requires the most work/biggest time commitment, but it isn't bad; the people I work with are really nice, and it looks like the load will be pretty spread out over the semester so it won't get too stressful.
2. Formal Recruitment
Getting new Alpha Gam babies is exciting but the process is oh so draining. We've been recruiting all weekend, 12-hour days, in uncomfortable wedges with no air conditioning, lots of yelling/singing and little sleep. Needless to say, I was exhausted come Sunday night. (I even started to lose my voice by the end of it and had an awful sore throat!) But I met some great girls in the process, some of which I hope I will be able to call my sisters soon. Recruitment will continue this weekend, but Tuesday is bid day and that means new Alpha Gams! And I can't wait to meet them! I also can't wait for recruitment to be over with haha. It kind of stinks having it the first two weekends back to school; I'm still trying to get back into the swing of things!
3. Work
Getting back to work at Pier 1 was kind of bittersweet. I wasn't sure I wanted to do it this semester, especially because now the drive over there is even farther from my new apartment. But, I got a raise this year, and there are a lot of new people (mostly college students like me) working. It's actually been really fun so far. This past week was even our associate celebration/50th anniversary of Pier 1, so there we had a little party going on in the break room!
Cake and candy galore! We even got free candles and wine charms! I am glad I decided to go back to work this year, I really do like the company and the people I work with seem happy to see me again. What's really sad, though, is that our assistant manager, Sally, who is such a sweet and fun lady, is leaving us next month. It's going to be sad to see her go. I hope they find someone just as nice to fill her spot!
4. Trying to find some time for fun!
In all the hustle and bustle of getting back to school, it's been a little difficult to find some time just to hang out and enjoy life! Most of my free time is spent with my roommates or with Patrick. It's so nice to see have him close by again. We've been going to the main building of my apartment and playing pool. I usually end up winning and getting some free food/den pops out of it haha. We've also been cooking a lot of delicious meals!
This was barbecue chicken, fried potatoes and onions, and broccoli! And last night we made chicken stir fry with brown rice that was delicious! We were going to make cobbler last night but it got pretty late, so hopefully that'll be coming soon. I have a great recipe I'll share!
Aside from that I've just been trying to enjoy the beautiful weather we've been having because it's bound to get cold before you know it!
My dad was supposed to come down and get dinner with me tonight, but something came up, so it looks like I'll have the evening to relax! I can't wait to change into my pj's and just hang out!
Big hugs and lots of love,
Jamie
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