GRPH 135 Project #1

College Life

So it's been a little over a month since I started the "grand college adventure", and to be honest with you, it's been really fun. I've met a lot of people (and I mean A LOT), come to know the campus like the back of my hand, only missed a few classes (sometimes you just need more sleep), and settled into the rhythm of things. There's been ups and downs, but I think I'm finally getting the hang of being a college student. Here are some things that I've learned so far:

1.) Don't go to lunch at noon.

Seriously, don't do it. Around 12 o'clock everyone starts pouring into the cafeteria for lunch. This means long, long lines and you don't want to experience that, trust me. The best times are at 11 and 1.

2.) When working in the maclab, save your work.

I spent almost 2 hours designing a flyer for my graphics class, only to have the computer crash. Guess who hadn't saved their work. Yeah, that's right. I spent another hour and a half redesigning it. Trust me, I've learned my lesson.

3.) Get a planner.

It seemed too elementary school for me, so I didn't bother getting one. But several double-scheduled events and  last minute homework stakeouts late, I finally gave in. A planner is real lifesaver for someone unorganized like me.

4.) The cliches really are true.

You've probably seen this before:

1. Social Life
2. Good Grade
3. Adequate Sleep

PICK TWO
(welcome to college)

I have to say, I have found this to be pretty dead on. If you spend time with your friends and study, you end up going to bed late and having to wake up to go to those oh-so-hated 8 o'clock classes of yours (I don't think I'm going to pick any classes that early next quarter).

Don't get me wrong, college has been an awesome experience so far. I love all of my new friends and I'm definitely starting to get the hang of doing all three things in that list ( though I must admit that sleep still lacks a bit).

Well that's all for now, I have never-ending homework to work on.

NEED

FLY

Luke Bangsberg

This is Luke. He's from Wisconsin so I only get to see him once a year when I stay at my family's lake cabin. We go waaaay back. So far back that I even found a picture of us playing blocks together when we were still in diapers.

Anyway, this past week, I was able to spend some time with him. And let me tell you, it was an adventure to say the least. Some activities included Lincolnwood trips, bare footing excursions, pool games, double-solitaire marathons, jet-skiing expeditions, tubing, swimming, and, of course, nap time.

Okay, so I only watched Luke barefoot (if you've never seen a deep-water start, you've been missing out), because I'm too scared to try it myself. Also, both Luke and I agree that we are both horrible at solitaire. We only had a marathon because we had decided to play until we won a game (eventually, we got tired of playing solitaire and gave up). I have to say, though, I think we're pretty evenly matched at pool. We each won about 50% of the rounds we played. As for jet-skiing, don't let Luke drive unless you want to be completely soaked by the end of the ride. Also, when he says that he's going to knock you off the tube, don't be surprised if he full-on tackles you into the water.

Overall, it was an awesome week! He might be bit crazy, but he's a pretty great friend.

Mini Fountainview Reunion!

Look who I ran into at camp meeting. :)

Long time no see!

Hey there guys! I'm sorry it's been so long since I made a post. I've been canvassing in central California and God has been blessing tremendously! I am hoping to write about some of my experiences soon!