Arrival of Summer Break

Finals are officially over and grades have now officially been posted. Thank god! I am happy to see that I kept my scholarship (grade wise, but it now is in the hands of the State). What I know at the moment is that I will possibly be laid-off from my job at the Knowledge Center. My job at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society decided to keep me on until June 15th. So I may end up being unemployed. The bright side of things is that it is starting to warm-up outside.

Summer fun is here. I plan on going to Denver and Portland this summer. It is going to be amazing. I wish I could make it to Canada with a few of my friends but that is not going to happen. So far since school has been out I have been somewhat busy, while having fun.

I went to see Star Trek with Taylor and Ashley, which I will write a review about. Possibly!

I went to the small town that I grew-up in over this passed weekend for their Armed Forces Day Celebration. This would be Hawthorne, Nev. This town is located in the  Nevada Desert. It is 134 miles away from Reno and 304 miles away from Las Vegas. The celebration was very nice. We went to the parade, which had multiple gaps. A couple things disgusted myself in the parade. Governor Jim Gibbons was in it, along with Congressman Dean Heller. Neither of them are even remotely close to being my favorite republicans. In fact they both are at the same level of former President George W. Bush. The parade also only had the Republican Party in it. Which was disturbing, The theme of the entire celebration was typical "Freedom isn't Free" The theme slightly disgusted me as well, partially because I just watched the documentary "Why We Fight." This movie is based on explaining why Americans fight and most people say we fight to keep our freedom but I do not think it is an accurate interpretation of why Americans fight. This movie is highly recommended. Anyway back to my trip to Hawthorne. We then went to Lyons park and talked to childhood friends and old family friends. Many people were barbecuing and many bought indian tacos. We then went up to Lucky Boy. Which is the ranching district of this town. We had a big bbq with one of our long-time family friends. We ate and watched her turtles in her pond. Once it got dark you could see every single star in the sky. It was amazingly beautiful. I then headed back to town and went and sat a bar where I talked to my childhood friends. We just hung out. They had a few drinks, I didn't drink at all because I had to drive back to Lucky Boy. We reminisced about elementary school and Junior High (I moved to my hometown of Sparks during middle school). Once I got back to Lucky Boy I laid on the porch and star gazed for about on hour before going to bed.

Sunday morning we went to the church that my father used to be the Lay Pastor at, Community Presbyterian Church. All of the the church folks were shocked to see how old I was. They could not believe that I just finished my Junior year at the University. We then headed home. We ended up stopping in Fallon Nev. to visit another family friend. This family friend's husband is on his death bed, dying from cancer. He only has a few days left so it was a pretty rough visit. This would be his second battle of two different cancers. The first being a Lymphoma cancer. After the visit we finally made it back to Reno. 

Yesterday I went out with Niki, whom I haven't actually spent a lot of time with lately. We went to the Melting Pot for the first time which was very tasty. We then went to Seven Teahouse and played a couple games of Egyptian Rat Screw. Next we went to the movies and saw "Angels and Demons" which was phenomenal and I may possibly write a Movie review about it as well. Other than all of that business for the beginning of Summer Vacation it is time to strap down and study for my LSAT and my German Vocab words. It shall be a fun filled summer.

Turning 21, Denver, Summer School and Portland! I can not wait for this summer's adventures.

Goodbye Social Life, for now!

Well I believe the title says it all. I am going to be giving up a majority of my social life because I am about to get super busy. The semester has roughly five or six weeks left, depending on where all of my finals are. I need to buckle down and start doing some hard core studying for the rest of the semester, especially because I am crazy individual who is taking 18 credits. I haven't had six classes since I was a sophomore in high school. So I forgot how to juggle that many courses at once.

Also I am going to be giving up my social life because I have accepted a second job at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I am still going to continue working at the Knowledge Center as well. So now I am working about 40 hours a week and taking 18 credits. I don't see any possible way of having a successful social life with all of this current chaos. When summer comes it will be different but until then don't expect to see much of me.

I know I will go out occasionally on Saturday nights, well possibly because I do have a lot of end of semester bull shit coming up as well. Essentially I think I am going to be falling off the face of the planet when it comes to having a social life.

You can follow my tweets and see when I am doing something social and if I am feel free to give me a call to join, but if I am not tweeting about doing something social then I won't go out. No more Amendment 21, Pub N Sub, Starbucks, Java Jungle (unless I am there studying), hanging out (unless you want to watch me do hw in the KC) and etc.

I do not regret this sacrifice at all because I am super excited to be working for such a great non-profit. The LLS is amazing and I have really enjoyed my first week. So wish me luck on this stressful six weeks. I know at the end of this six weeks I will definitely be needing to do a lot of social activities but I can't go out Friday nights because I have to work Saturday mornings at about 6 a.m.  

I have given up my social life to help others and I couldn't be more happier. Until next time I find time to blog.

"I Love You, Man" Movie Critique

This film was very funny. It is a must see. I don't care if it you watch it in theaters though. With this comedy you find your self laughing quite a bit at a very sad situation, the realization of not having friends and having to go and make some friends. 

In some portions of this film I found myself being embarrassed for the main character because of some of the things he does. It is rather funny and embarrassing. I knew it was a good story when you can feel for that person. 

This film has a lot of underlying and serious moments to it as well. It shows how people in serious relationships also need to be able to maintain other relationships as well. I feel that it explains that couples need to also spend time with their friends, and not with just each other. 

This film hits at another level when dealign with conversations. It shows the difference in conversations about what you are willing to share with friends and your significant other. All of these serious issues are shown in a very comedic way, but it still hits at home.

The idea of friendship is very grand. It shows that age doesn't matter, a person always needs friends, someone they can count on. 

Not only does friendship play a heavy theme in this film but sex. I feel that this film points out a lot of struggles people have about sex. The fact that communication needs to take place between couples about their sex life. It also shows that their needs to be a balance of pleasing each other on both ends, when oral sex is taking place. 

This comedy was absolutely hysterical. The way that these serious issue where interpreted made it a good laugh. So go and see this film in theaters or rent it when it comes out on video.

Changes

So the gossip has gotten out. Yes I did change my major. I am no longer double majoring in journalism and political science and minoring in communications. I have changed my major to communications with a minor in Journalism. I did this simply so I can graduate in May '10 instead of May '12. It makes perfect sense to me. I am very proud of my decision because when everyone thought I was on the 6-year plan to graduate I turned it into the 4-year plan. Can you blame me for wanting to graduate?

Yes I know many of you think that I am the definition of a typical college student who likes to party and drink and all the other social aspects of college. That I belong in this world of being an undergraduate. That is true at the moment, but is that going to be true in a few years. Not likely. 

I am ready to start my life and career this is why I made the decision to change my major in order to graduate. So please support me in this decision. Thanks!

Spring Break 2009

It is very hard to believe that Spring Break 2009 is already over. It went by so fast, especially since I spent most of Spring Break just working. 10:30-5 Monday-Friday. Don't get me wrong though, I did enjoy not going to class. 

I decided to start Spring Break a day early so I started it the night of Thursday, March 12. I went to the WAC tournament and watched the Pack teams kick major ass. Then later that night ASUN election results came in and I lost my ASUN Senate election miserably. I know it was because I really didn't campaign because I didn't have time. The more I reflected upon it I have decided I am thankful I lost because it will give me more free time next year but since I lost my buddy Taylor took me out and got me drunk. I got completely hammered in self-pity. I know it was kind of ridiculous. I was so hungover Friday morning that I objected not to go to class. Even though I probably should have because I have missed a lot of Friday classes but I didn't go so it doesn't make a difference now.

So Friday got started and I was on Spring Break. I woke-up in time to make it to the Women's WAC Tournament game and watched us kick some ass. I then headed off to Amendment 21 to celebrate Ashley's 23rd birthday. We had some dinner and some drinks. The staff was preparing for our men's basketball team by clearing some major space to but it the game right in front on two pull down screens. After having a few drinks I headed back to Lawlor to watch the game live. I then proceeded to have a few more drinks at the game where we won. That meant that both Pack teams were off to the championship game in the WAC.

Saturday I woke-up went to Lawlor and watched our women's team play in the championship game of the WAC. I was very sad to see us lose. We then went and got in-line at Lawlor to watch the men's game. While standing in-line Nevada students and Utah State students began to brew up a rivalry. I have decided I hate Utah State and that they hate us. After standing in-line for some time we finally got back into Lawlor and sat very close to our regular seats. Marysa, Tyson, and the rest of us crazy fans prepared all of the Nevada fans for victory and to stay united. The coolest thing about this game is that we squeezed into our row to allow three New Mexico State kids join us in the student section. They cheered very hard and even started some wolf pack cheers. They also put on some Nevada gear. The game started and I had never been more disappointed in the Pack until this game. They played horrible. It was very saddening. Thankfully Tyson through a black-light party that night. I caught a ride with Sierra. We drank a lot because both of our teams lost during the championship game. I also got into a huge fight with Jose. You know how it goes with Jose, when there is a fight he always comes up on top.

Sunday came along and I was hung-over yet again. I mainly just sat around and did nothing. I think I watched a few movies. I went to Gold N' Silver with Jessica, Amy and Amber where they planned out my future. 

Monday came along. I went to work. Then I went to Jessica's house where we had a White Russian night and watched The Sandlot. Amy, Amber and myself made fun of Jessica for having a terrible childhood because she had never seen The Sandlot. We had lots of fun.

Then Tuesday came aka St. Patty's day. I went to work wore my green Guinness T-Shirt from Ireland and my hat from Ireland. I then went to Rachel M's house for a St. Patty's day party. We had fun and played a game of Kings Cup. I made fun of Andrew for not drinking (he gave substances up for lent), I had to give him a hard time.

Wednesday came and I went to work. Then I came home. Since I had been exhausted from life, I decided to stay-in. I watched Speed Racer and fell in love with it. Speed Racer was an amazing movie. I also watched Gabriel. I like to say that Wednesday night I was dating Netflix. 

Thursday came. I went to work. Then I went out for Taylor's 21st birthday. We had a lot of fun. He got a suite at the Silver Legacy. They comped  him a bottle of champagne for it being his birthday. So we drank the champagne then went to the El Dorado for dinner. We ate at the buffet. We then had a round of Ocean's 11. We ordered the drink mainly because of the name because Ocean's 11 is a very kick-ass movie. After dinner we went back to the suite made some margarita's. Here I was forced to make-up with Jose. We then went down to the casino floor and played some blackjack. After blackjack we went back up to the suite and had a few more drinks. The we did some Jose shots. We didn't fight this night so I was good. 

Friday came and I went to work. Got my haircut and went home. I was planning on doing some homework, but Amber and Rachel W called me. So we went to Gold N' Silver ate some food. Went to Jessica's and played a game of Man bites Dog. I then came home and probably watched a movie. I don't remember. I do know I watched a lot of movies this week.

Saturday came and I slept-in very late. Got up cleaned my bedroom. Started some laundry and went to Java Jungle to start some homework. Which was very successful. I came home and went to bed.

Now here I am sitting here Sunday. Dreading the fact that I have class tomorrow and still a ton of homework to do. I just can't believe that Spring Break is already over. I am ready for summer to start. Soon it will be here.

So absurd it doesn't deserve a Title!

Ever since I moved back to Reno from Fairbanks I have been obsessing about Alaska. I know I need to finish school, that was my main reason for coming back home after the election. I know there where times I was scared to death being away from my friends and family and was kind of miserable while I lived in Fairbanks but now that I have been home for about four and half months I am starting to realize how much I miss Alaska. 

I really do want to move back to Alaska but I don't know what I would do for a living. I have huge goals and ambitions for the political world. I know that DC is the place to be. I also love Nevada politics BUT then I keep on discovering that I love Alaska and I want that state to become my home. I know I am crazy but I love it.

I am still debating with myself about whether I am gonna go back after I graduate or not. It is a huge roller coaster. I used to think I had my entire life planned out but I always gave room for change. Now I have no clue at all what I am doing. Is this apart of growing up??? Or is it that I am just discovering new things about myself? Am I challenging myself in life? I have no clue. What I know is that I want to have two things that I can't. I suppose that is apart of Kierkegaard's idea of absurdity. Even though I know I am far from being a Knight of Faith or Resignation. But I do understand his idea of absurdity. That is what I am stuck in. The world of absurdity. 

I also know that if I where to move to Alaska again I would have more opportunity for jobs in Anchorage but after living in the interior of Alaska I don't think I could live in Anchorage. Who knows. Like I said I had my life planned and now it is changing rapidly. 

I think I just want out of Reno again because I am even considering Vegas if I where to do Night Life PR (see previous blog) or even SF. I am just lost. All what I know is that I need to graduate. Can I do it in one year? I hope so. It is my goal to be graduated by summer 2010. I have finally figured out how to do that. Until I figure this out I am just going to continue living and let life take me where it is taking me.

How about this for the Future?

So the other night I was sitting at the Gold N' Silver diner with a group of friends. For those who aren't from the great state of Nevada, the Gold N' Silver is the best diner in the world. It is one of those typical diners you see in films that are set in my state. It is a great place. Anyway we where sitting in the Gold N' Silver and somehow my future came up. 

In the midst of this conversation we began to plan and strategize my future. We have decided that I am going to enter the world of Night Life Public Relations. Essentially I will be planning huge parties and getting people to go to these parties, among many other events that involve the Night Life. 

This summer will be the summer that this career will begin. Since I am turning 21 on June 17, I will be able to attend bar tending school over the summer. I have my brother-in-law working his connections to get me an internship for the Night Life PR. This career has to start soon because while the group of us where talking at Gold N' Silver it was decided that people can only do Night Life PR until they are 35 or the become the creepers who are trying to stay hip.

Once 35 hits I will then make the transition back into Politics. After all this is Nevada and a career like Night Life PR is very acceptable especially to enter into the political world. The question now becomes, should I live this new fresh idea or just to stick to my original plans on life??? Essentially going straight into the political world.