Monday, September 29, 2008

Lets Go Soxside!!

Today, my south side white sox are taking on the Tigers in a makeup game. It isn't a meaningless game by any means. If they lose, their solid season will be for nothing. After a W for today, they would force a tie-breaker against the Twins in order to reach the playoffs. Best of luck to Gavin Floyd and let's hope he has a stellar performance in today's outing.
Aside from sports, I got to see my parents and sister over family weekend, and we had an enjoyable time. I'm missing my buddies back home and hope I can see most of them when I go back for fall break.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Parents Weekend

Family weekend is finally here, and it has been over a month since I have even seen a member of my family. A month may seem like a good chunk of time, but it has felt extremely short. I really miss them and want to have the most enjoyable weekend possible. And if I think about it, I'll be heading home again for fall break in just 3 short weeks.
And I almost forgot...we won a game and lost a really close one this past tuesday for softball, so we're looking like one of the best teams in the league.
Yesterday my FYS Literary Love class traveled to Green Springs, WI to see A Midsummer Night's Dream at the outdoor theater. The weather conditions were extremely sunny and hot...I got a ton of sunburn. But besides that it was a very enjoyable play and a good experience.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Mondays...what a drab

So it's everybody's least favorite day of the week and to top it all off, the Packers lost a terrible game to the Cowboys last night. Honestly, I don't think I have ever seen so many people become so upset from a football game. But whatever, the season is still young and there's plenty of time to correct mistakes.
On another note, I'm hoping my Chicago White Sox can clinch the AL Central and blast their way into the playoffs. Although they are not the most talented of teams, they have a group of veterans who have never won a world series title and are hungry for one of their last chances to win it. So if the pitching staff can remain solid, the south side boys might have a great shot to go far this year.
Tomorrow, I play in a double header for intramural softball and hope face some stiffer competition than OET because we beat them 19-0 with only 7 players on the field. I guess we'll find out whether we're among the top teams in the league after tomorrow.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Chillax Time!

Whew, my biology and organic chemistry first exams are done and over with, and I think I did fairly well on both, so no worries, but my brain felt like absolute mush after all the studying I've done in the past few days. An overworked head was no match for a haughty meal at the commons earlier. It really energized me. Now, the only thing on my mind is how I'm going to spend the weekend and just take a breather. Hopefully I can hook up with some buddies and watch a movie in their dorm. Whatever happens this weekend, I just want to enjoy it and keep my mind off of school for a bit.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

September 18, 2008

Two days ago, we had our first intramural softball game. Despite my 3-5 p.m lab, I barely made it to the 5 game on time. The sky was bright and fields a little damp from the previous days rain, but the conditions didn't hinder our performances. With three homeruns in the first inning we took a lead that would not squander as the game progressed. In the end, our team won in three innings because of a mercy rule, giving us a 1-0 record.
Wednesdays are my most filled days because of four morning classes followed by a three hour chem lab. Although yesterday felt extremely long, our labs about chromatography and the synthesis of acetanilide were very interesting and fun to be able to do without help from instructors.
Today, I must prepare for two exams, and I'm looking forward to a fun and exciting weekend with friends.

Monday, September 15, 2008

An enjoyable weekend

Besides the regular load of homework, my weekend was very eventful. On friday night, about a dozen friends and I drove to Oshkosh to see the Coen brothers' newest feature, Burn After Reading. The film was a dark comedy resembling a mix of Fargo and The Departed. After the movie, we headed back for campus and hung out the rest of the night. The next morning, I participated in the frisbee golf tournament that the Theta Chis hosted. The whole experience was a blast, and the frat brothers were our caddies. No matter where the frisbees went, they had to fetch them. A few of the members of Theta Chi had to trek into forests, creeks, and even climb up trees to get lost frisbees.
Although my first intramural softball game got rained out, I'm looking forward to our double-header this coming Tuesday.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Fall Softball

9/11/08
Yesterday was my intramural softball practice, and our team is looking absolutely stellar. Although one of our big players recently underwent surgery, our team will still hold out strong. Every guy on the team can hit bombs and the girls all have had prior softball experience. I'm wishing for a successful first game tonight and hoping everyone stays healthy and on top of their game.

Monday, September 8, 2008

First week at Ripon

At first, coming to Ripon college felt like it would be a scary experience. I have never been away from home for an extended period of time, and I didn't know a single person on campus. There was a bit of doubt in my mind about how I would do at school. To my surprise, the summer orientation for incoming freshman turned to be a complete success. The orientation committee composed a packed schedule which encouraged first years to come out and join activities which helped students get to know each other as soon as possible. Through events such as playfair and comedy sports, I was able to meet plenty of new friends. Not only that, I plan on joining the swim team this year, and it has been great to meet up with my team captain and even hanging out with him and the rest of the guys on the weekend.
Aside from a social life, I love the academic portion as well. So far, all my professors truly care for the students and they wish to become acquainted with them
I honestly believe coming to Ripon was the best choice I have ever made.