Happy Halloween!

I had an amazing weekend. My friend came down from Atlanta with her boyfriend. She stayed at our other friend's place with 2 guys from Miami who came up for the weekend. The guys from Miami didn't have any power and there were curfews in Miami so there was nothing to do. We ate, watched movies, laughed and hung out. I laughed so much my cheeks are still sore!

Today is Halloween. I am dressing up as a fiancee ;-). It's a pretty easy costume. My sister is being an Abercrombie model. So she is just wearing the clothes she normally wears. My youngest brother is the only person in my family actually dressing up. He is a fifties dude wearing tight jeans, a white t-shirt tucked in with rolled up sleeves and gel in his hair. We dress my dog up too! Max (the dog) is the same thing each year...a Chicago Bears fan. He wears a Bears sweater that belongs to a stuffed bear. This year he actually has something to cheer about since the Bears are doing quite well.

I went to dinner and to see Saw II with the 2 guys from Miami who are leaving tomorrow, my old roommate, another friend and 2 other girls. It was really fun. I love meeting new people. College is great! I really am going to miss it.

53 Days

The end is near. I am writing my last comprehensive exam essay. I have passed the first two. I am working on one of my last major group projects. I have taken my last midterm exams. I have 53 days left until graduation. I have accomplished a lot, but I still have a lot to do. I have 4 group projects to do, a theory paper and ethics article to write, 3 final exams and 1 independent study left. I can't wait until I can go to work during the day and do whatever I want to in the evening and on the weekends. I am looking forward to reading for fun and spending time with my friends and family. I am looking forward to getting married and finding a place for Grant and I to live together. I am looking forward to life after college. I am looking forward to not living where I work.

While I cannot wait to move on and away from Gainesville, I am going to miss many things. I will miss working out during the day. I am going to miss Gator sports. I am going to miss being around so many people my age and interested in learning and having intellectual conversations. I am going to miss my apartment (I'll be moving home and living in a small guest room for a year!). I am going to miss being just 4 hours from Grant (he lives 6 hours from my parent's house). But I am ready. I am ready to see what life has in store for me and Grant. Graduating is great!

~Becky

The Week of The Midterm

There are only 8 more weeks of classes. With 16 week semesters, that means that this is the week of the midterm. I just finished the first midterm of the three I have this week. It was easier than I thought it would be, so that is comforting. I have one more tonight in counseling for non-counselors and another on Wednesday in Facilities.

As of today I have 61 days left before graduation. I cannot wait! A lot of students around here are worrying about what classes to register for next semester and where to go on spring break. It is weird not registering for classes for the first time in 6 years. At the same time, I will never have another spring break. That is a sad thing. Instead of planning a spring break trip, I am in the midst of planning a wedding. It is amazing to see how much things have changed in the last few years.

This weekend I am planning on going to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios with some friends. I am excited. It will be nice to get away for a night...away from Gainesville, away from school work.

I better get back to studying. Happy Monday!

Back to work

My last homecoming has come and past. Grant has gone home. It's back to work for me.

I have three exams next week and one paper due. This weekend I plan on being very productive. So far I have finished my rough draft for the paper I have due on Tuesday and I have started my sections of my facilities project that is due November 9. I took notes on the first 2 chapters of 6 for my sociology exam on Monday. I also bought a gift for the bridal shower that I am going to tomorrow.

I am looking forward to having my weekends back after graduation. It's going to be so nice to be able to relax and spend time with family and friends. =)

Homecoming!

It's officially homecoming weekend here at UF. I have a good friend visiting who got in last night. We are going to go to the parade (hoping that it's not rained out!) and then meet up with Grant when he gets here this afternoon at go to Gator Growl. Gator Growl is the largest student run pep rally in the nation. Wayne Brady is the headliner. It's usually a pretty fun event, or at least something different than going to dinner and a movie.

I have been pretty productive this week. I have began work on my independent study. I have a much better grasp on what I am planning to put together. It should be a great opportunity to learn more about research and put some of the theories I have learned into practice. I also got some reading done. I have to proofread my second comprehensive exam essay and get it ready to turn in next Friday. I also have to purchase my cap and gown!

But, this weekend I plan on spending some quality time with my friends. I have am in a pretty good routine of working really hard every other weekend. So this weekend I have off because I worked hard last weekend and I plan to again next weekend. I cannot wait to graduate and have my weekends back! I can't imagine what it must be like not to have piles of homework to do. I am looking forward to reading for fun and going on weekend trips to Disney World and to the beach. It's going to be great!

Until then, I am going to enjoy my last UF Homecoming as a student. :)

October...Already!

So...it is 77 days until I graduate and 240 days until I become a Mrs. (and 6 days until I get to see my fiance!). It's crazy! I can't believe it is October already! I have turned in one of my four comprehensive exam essays and I have written a rough draft for the second one and I am 75% done with the rough draft for essay #3. My goal was to finish writing all of them this weekend, but it doesn't look like that will happen. I think I am tapped out!

I need to start working on my independent study. I went to the PGA TOUR offices last week to get some data, but I haven't looked at it yet. I don't really know where to start. I need to get a good idea of how I am going to put this project together...soon!

As far as wedding stuff. I have signed and mailed the contracts for the caterer and photographer. I also contacted the florist to get her to update the contract with a couple changes and then I will sign that and send it back in. I think that the reception hall contract is at my house and I will sign and send that back when I get it. So I am really getting married! Deposits are down plans are set. =) I sent out a bridesmaids newsletter which was fun. I am trying to pick out a bridesmaids dress too. This is the one I like the best so far (but in pink and black of course!).

I am going to get to bed early tonight. Happy October!