This weekend is exam weekend . . . much to my dismay. It’s the beginning of the Mardi Gras festivities and I find myself in my room . . . studying. Unfortunately I happen to have an exam in Organic Chemistry II and Brain and Behavior on Monday and Tuesday . . . and I’m not the only one. I know so many students in the same dilemma with several tests stacked up early next week– especially all us premeds taking two or three sciences at once.
But at least after its over, we’re home free until Mardi Gras is over. That’s one of the best parts of living in this city–people understand how important it is for us to let loose and have a little fun. And since Mardi Gras is on my birthday and Lundi Gras falls on my old suitemate’s . . .w ell we’re definitely going to have a little fun. I can’t wait til the parades . . . . all the gorgeous floats and beads and stuffed animals and more!!!
People are starting their “parading” this weekend and its certainly unfortunate that I won’t be there for that . . . but its ok. After four days of hardcore studying, I’m sure Mardi Gras season will be a well-deserved break!
And its back to the books for me . . . .
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Classes get in the way of college
So this week is like Study Week 2007. It’s rather difficult to literally hole myself up in my room and refuse to move at all . . . but it’s necessary. Because without such restrictions, I inevitably find some way to get out there and socialize.
See, that’s what I like the most about a small campus. Everybody knows everybody else, and every time you step out of your room you run into someone you know, and then you stop and chat. You think it only holds you up a minute or two . . until you do it five times on the way to class and on the way back!
This weekend was a social one for me- my friend had her birthday celebration at Vincent’s on St. Charles. We all had a great time . . . and then we went back to her dorm and chilled out, played games, and talked. Unfortunately this also meant that we didn’t accomplish much else that night . . and didn’t wake up early the next day. Another friend had had a birthday party the previous night, and that was yet another night of nothing but fun. So finally . . . .the need to study has caught up with me.
What can I say? Classes get in the way of college for me! There’s just too much fun to be had!
But this week . . . my only friends are my organic book, my physics homework, and my brain and behavior notes!
See, that’s what I like the most about a small campus. Everybody knows everybody else, and every time you step out of your room you run into someone you know, and then you stop and chat. You think it only holds you up a minute or two . . until you do it five times on the way to class and on the way back!
This weekend was a social one for me- my friend had her birthday celebration at Vincent’s on St. Charles. We all had a great time . . . and then we went back to her dorm and chilled out, played games, and talked. Unfortunately this also meant that we didn’t accomplish much else that night . . and didn’t wake up early the next day. Another friend had had a birthday party the previous night, and that was yet another night of nothing but fun. So finally . . . .the need to study has caught up with me.What can I say? Classes get in the way of college for me! There’s just too much fun to be had!
But this week . . . my only friends are my organic book, my physics homework, and my brain and behavior notes!
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Welcome to February
Welcome to February, guys!
For me its always been the month of my birthday and Valentine’s Day, and last year, Valentine’s Day was my first blog entry. Just to give an update– that Valentine’s Day, though memorable at times, turned about to be mostly a fiasco. In fact, I’m not even sure how I can top last year’s adventures this year!
But this year, February is also the month of Mardi Gras . . . . which incidentally falls right on my 20th birthday. One of my friends is going to be in a parade and promised to throw me something good from the floats. My birthday is February the 20th, and I was always jealous of those kids that had their birthdays in the summer or fall because nothing exciting happens in the middle of February. You can’t even have a pool party.
So I woke up this morning, stretched, saw it was raining and very cold outside and despite all that, cheered because it is my month of the year. And this year millions of other people will be celebrating all month long with me!
Amethyst, the birthstone for February
For me its always been the month of my birthday and Valentine’s Day, and last year, Valentine’s Day was my first blog entry. Just to give an update– that Valentine’s Day, though memorable at times, turned about to be mostly a fiasco. In fact, I’m not even sure how I can top last year’s adventures this year!
But this year, February is also the month of Mardi Gras . . . . which incidentally falls right on my 20th birthday. One of my friends is going to be in a parade and promised to throw me something good from the floats. My birthday is February the 20th, and I was always jealous of those kids that had their birthdays in the summer or fall because nothing exciting happens in the middle of February. You can’t even have a pool party.
So I woke up this morning, stretched, saw it was raining and very cold outside and despite all that, cheered because it is my month of the year. And this year millions of other people will be celebrating all month long with me!
Amethyst, the birthstone for FebruarySunday, January 28, 2007
Car= Freedom
So today was a happy day: I finally brought my car from Friendswood, Texas to New Orleans. It was a long drive, and very arduous, but totally worth it. My friend came with me and I dropped her off at her house on the West Bank before I came back to Tulane. And as I drove away from the West Bank, on the i-10 bridge over the Mississippi, I couldn’t help but think about what having a car means: freedom.
I felt like I was 17 all over again, when I first actually got to be a primary driver on my dad’s car. It was exhilirating, thinking about the possibilities. And not that I’m going to drive into the sunset or anything, but it is nice thinking about it. It’s great to have in emergencies, great to take downtown for my upcoming job, and wonderful for doing groceries. It makes life a lot easier as I can do things on my time, and not on others’. I don’t have to depend on anybody to give me a ride, or pick me up, or take me someplace like Walmart. Walmart is now just one short drive away . . . as is everything else.
But then as I thought further, I thought about how many times I’m actually going to go off to Walmart or anywhere else with my car. The reality? Probably only when I really need to . . . . once a week or so. I don’t see myself suddenly eating off campus every night or shopping every day. I see myself usually it practically and frugally. So the best part of having a car is not the actuality . . . but just the idea of having one!!!
This is sort of what my car looks like, except it is beige!
I felt like I was 17 all over again, when I first actually got to be a primary driver on my dad’s car. It was exhilirating, thinking about the possibilities. And not that I’m going to drive into the sunset or anything, but it is nice thinking about it. It’s great to have in emergencies, great to take downtown for my upcoming job, and wonderful for doing groceries. It makes life a lot easier as I can do things on my time, and not on others’. I don’t have to depend on anybody to give me a ride, or pick me up, or take me someplace like Walmart. Walmart is now just one short drive away . . . as is everything else.
But then as I thought further, I thought about how many times I’m actually going to go off to Walmart or anywhere else with my car. The reality? Probably only when I really need to . . . . once a week or so. I don’t see myself suddenly eating off campus every night or shopping every day. I see myself usually it practically and frugally. So the best part of having a car is not the actuality . . . but just the idea of having one!!!
This is sort of what my car looks like, except it is beige!Thursday, January 25, 2007
RHA Plans
Today was the first general body meeting of the Residential Hall Association. Now probably this sounds cool, but not many readers know what it is. It’s a body literally comprised of every student living on campus. We oversee all the individual dorm Residential Hall Governments, work WITH Resident Advisors and the Housing and Resident Life staff, and provide funding for programs. Not many people on campus know who we are either . . . and right now, we’re a group of ex-presidents and vice presidents from freshman dorms that decided to keep on moving up! I’m the VP of Public Relations . . . . though really if anything, I’m part of a team of people dedicated to making life in dorms more fun!
So now its our goal to be known! My plan is to throw some kind of huge charity benefit . . . in the new UC. Turns out they have a ballroom, a HUGE one, where you can throw parties like this. In fact. another group on campus is already planning a Dance Marathon, where people will be dancing or on their feet for 24 hours!
The new UC makes life a LOT more interesting for all of us. Prior to it, there was really no place on campus where we could host a huge campus wide event. There is a ballroom in one of our dorms, Josephine Louise, but it is an all-girls dorm which makes it difficult for boys to come into the building for an event. There are various other rooms in other dorms . . . but none large enough to fit a huge crowd.
So . . . . for everyone reading this: if you have any suggestions for my big party- email me!!! The RHA would certainly appreciate it!
So now its our goal to be known! My plan is to throw some kind of huge charity benefit . . . in the new UC. Turns out they have a ballroom, a HUGE one, where you can throw parties like this. In fact. another group on campus is already planning a Dance Marathon, where people will be dancing or on their feet for 24 hours!
The new UC makes life a LOT more interesting for all of us. Prior to it, there was really no place on campus where we could host a huge campus wide event. There is a ballroom in one of our dorms, Josephine Louise, but it is an all-girls dorm which makes it difficult for boys to come into the building for an event. There are various other rooms in other dorms . . . but none large enough to fit a huge crowd.
So . . . . for everyone reading this: if you have any suggestions for my big party- email me!!! The RHA would certainly appreciate it!
Andrew, the VP of Finance, Dan, the President, and Nene, the VP of Administration hard at work!Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Back to Work
So today was my first official day of work . . . . and although I had some trouble paying attention, it was good to be back. At my wonderful job at the A.B. Freeman School of Business, I work as a student assistant to my boss, who is the director of Constituent Services and Initiatives. . . .
Which means a lot of times we talk, we eat together, and I pretty much ask her any questions I have about ANYTHING. I’m an inquisitive sort, and it seems to me like she knows everything, so she’s great for advice about pretty much anything. Under her guidance not only have I learned about copyediting, filing, and business etiquette, but also about gems and minerals, boyfriends and husbands, and about ALL the people in the business school whom I should (and do) look up to and respect. It’s a pretty sweet job, and one that I literally walked into. My sorority sister was graduating, and sent out an email to the listserv asking for someone to take her old job . . . and I volunteered. I had no idea what I was getting into, but I’m pretty glad I took the chance.
Although sometimes I hate the idea of getting done with all my work at 5 or 6 every night, its usually worth it to hang out with my boss and all the amazing people at the business school. In fact, all the people I work with are well above my age . . . . there’s no one that’s actually a student. There are other students working in other departments, but I like the friends I’ve made . . . they certainly are diverse.
So here’s to being back at work . . and lovin it!
(A.B. Freeman School of Business)>>
Which means a lot of times we talk, we eat together, and I pretty much ask her any questions I have about ANYTHING. I’m an inquisitive sort, and it seems to me like she knows everything, so she’s great for advice about pretty much anything. Under her guidance not only have I learned about copyediting, filing, and business etiquette, but also about gems and minerals, boyfriends and husbands, and about ALL the people in the business school whom I should (and do) look up to and respect. It’s a pretty sweet job, and one that I literally walked into. My sorority sister was graduating, and sent out an email to the listserv asking for someone to take her old job . . . and I volunteered. I had no idea what I was getting into, but I’m pretty glad I took the chance.
Although sometimes I hate the idea of getting done with all my work at 5 or 6 every night, its usually worth it to hang out with my boss and all the amazing people at the business school. In fact, all the people I work with are well above my age . . . . there’s no one that’s actually a student. There are other students working in other departments, but I like the friends I’ve made . . . they certainly are diverse.
So here’s to being back at work . . and lovin it!(A.B. Freeman School of Business)>>
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Back to School
SO it’s now been about a month since I left Tulane and New Orleans . . . . . .
I spent my vacation in Russia and India. In Russia we spent a little bit of time with friends, and enjoying the cold weather (though now it’s just as cold in New Orleans!) In India we visited family, all our cousins, and spent time reestablishing connections as the far flung branch of our family. I personally started an account on a version of myspace.com that is popular amongst Indians, just to stay in touch with all my cousins. The vacation was tons of fun, and I miss travelling after being in New Orleans for only two days!
<<(Christmas season in Russia)
Boy is it strange to be back. A few days after returning from India and Russia, I have to say I wasn’t quite ready for the semester to start. I’m barely getting over my jet lag, let alone getting it together in terms of studying. And of course, I already have homework in three classes!
But there is one thing that made coming back a good experience: the new UC. According to seniors at Tulane, its been three years since they tore down the old one. I just visited the new UC for the first time yesterday and what can I say? It’s totally been worth it!!!!
The new UC is very well-designed, inside and out. Inside there are lots of tables in a several areas with large windows that let in the natural light. It’s much nicer than being holed up in the temporary establishment, known as the Bubble. It has Pandini’s, Wow, a sushi place, Quizno’s, a Euro place, and much more. The food options are now very varied and easily accessible . . . we can no longer complain at all about having the same thing to eat all the time like all college students. They even have an international chef station with different cuisines!
So . . . even though I miss my vacation and still suffer from jet lag . . . I do eat well! Thank you Tulane for the new UC! It rocks!
Me and my cousin Sid in Pune, India
My sister, my friend Allegra, and me in Moscow, Russia
My cousin’s wife Snehal, my cousin Sid, and me in Ahmedabad, India
My twin cousins Ashu and Avi, our cousin Sid, and my twin Anisha and me in Pune, India
I spent my vacation in Russia and India. In Russia we spent a little bit of time with friends, and enjoying the cold weather (though now it’s just as cold in New Orleans!) In India we visited family, all our cousins, and spent time reestablishing connections as the far flung branch of our family. I personally started an account on a version of myspace.com that is popular amongst Indians, just to stay in touch with all my cousins. The vacation was tons of fun, and I miss travelling after being in New Orleans for only two days!
<<(Christmas season in Russia)Boy is it strange to be back. A few days after returning from India and Russia, I have to say I wasn’t quite ready for the semester to start. I’m barely getting over my jet lag, let alone getting it together in terms of studying. And of course, I already have homework in three classes!
But there is one thing that made coming back a good experience: the new UC. According to seniors at Tulane, its been three years since they tore down the old one. I just visited the new UC for the first time yesterday and what can I say? It’s totally been worth it!!!!
The new UC is very well-designed, inside and out. Inside there are lots of tables in a several areas with large windows that let in the natural light. It’s much nicer than being holed up in the temporary establishment, known as the Bubble. It has Pandini’s, Wow, a sushi place, Quizno’s, a Euro place, and much more. The food options are now very varied and easily accessible . . . we can no longer complain at all about having the same thing to eat all the time like all college students. They even have an international chef station with different cuisines!
So . . . even though I miss my vacation and still suffer from jet lag . . . I do eat well! Thank you Tulane for the new UC! It rocks!
Me and my cousin Sid in Pune, India
My sister, my friend Allegra, and me in Moscow, Russia
My cousin’s wife Snehal, my cousin Sid, and me in Ahmedabad, India
My twin cousins Ashu and Avi, our cousin Sid, and my twin Anisha and me in Pune, India
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