It's all becoming real....

So I haven't done anything extremely exciting lately, but I realized today that graduation is becoming all too real......in a good way of course!  I have assignments due each week for my pre-capstone class and I'm up to ears in research.  It's scary and overwhelming but exciting at the same time.  This is where I get to be creative and really pour myself into something that I WANT to learn about.  No pressure there! haha 
  

But other than schoolwork I've been trying to enjoy the unusually warm weather we've been having.  I am indoors MOST of the time so that's a little hard, but even while strolling to class from work, or on the car ride to the store I try to look at everything around me.  I like seeing the fog rolling in, or the sun shining across the ocean.  And Saturday's have become family time because Caitlin started swimming lessons.  She's really trying her best to conquer her fears and I couldn't be more proud of her! :D  After her lessons we stroll along Alvarado street or take her for a bite to eat, so that's always nice.   

Nothing but research is planned for my foreseeable future, but that's okay because I know that means I'm one step closer to where I need to be.  (6 weeks down in the semester....10 more to go).  Finding a balance is always hard, but I'm doing my best to "Git -R-Done"!

You've got a friend in me....

Just got home from a night at the World Theater.  Caitlin and I went to see Toy Story 3.  Even though I don't feel well and still have homework to get done, I am happy that we got to do something together.  It feels good to be at a campus that has events that are family friendly.  I hope Caitlin had as much fun as I did!

It's a jungle out there!!

Entry to the jungle...I mean ballroom =)

Today was the annual CSUMB Benefits Fair.  It's always a fun filled busy time for the HR Benefits Department. As a student assistant I get to help make the creative decorations that get displayed throughout the University Center ballroom during the fair.  It's a fun event to be a part of and I always feel a sense of accomplishment when I get to see everything that I've worked so hard on, displayed for everyone to enjoy.  This year marks my third year helping out with the fair and I have enjoyed helping with every one.  It's a little sad knowing I won't be around to help out with next years fair, but I am happy knowing that I have been a part of an event that many look forward to each year.  So many people put countless hours into the event this year to help transform our ballroom into a jungle and it looked fantastic, great job gang! =)

What a Saturday!!!

Whew! I am tired! I had a fun filled Saturday.  First we went to see The Wildest Dream at the Osio Cinema in Downtown Monterey.  It is a REALLY, REALLY good documentary about a man and his quest to climb Mount Everest, even Caitlin got into it! Next was a stroll through the Festa Italia at Custom House Plaza near the wharf.  Wow was that packed with people! And finally a trip to Cannery Row to see all the beautiful cars that were on display for the annual Cherry's Jubilee festival.  What a Saturday.... Now it's time to get back to studying! =)

Time to get blogging!

I thought it was about time I kept a record of my life on "the Ord".  It's my last year as a student here (insert super sad face) and I've had an amazing time.  I've made many wonderful memories and look forward to making a lot more in this last year.  It seems very surreal to me, to say that I am a Senior.  I never thought I'd get here, get to this point where I can see the finish line.  I thank my family for sticking by me and giving me so much support, and all the wonderful people at CSUMB (that's teachers, friends, co-workers, and sometimes strangers at the bus stop LOL!) who have encouraged me, guided me, and helped me to continue on with my studies.  Now it's time to go out there and make some memories!  Thanks for following along, and GO OTTERS! =)