First of all, I would like to apologize for not updating my blog in over a month. So much has happened that I don't even know where to start. I should actually be studying for my final exam on Friday, but Mom won't leave me alone until I update my blog.

Since fall break I have been working really hard to keep my grades up and just making it through another class. I really enjoyed spending time with my family over Thanksgiving. I can't wait until Christmas break. I will have almost an entire month at home. I will need to get rested up because my next semester schedule is going to be tough. I am taking the following classes:

Monday:

• Math 110 9:00-9:50


• Psychology 212 10:00-10:50


• Chemistry 105 12:00-12:50

Tuesday:

• History 121 9:30-10:45


• Biology 115 3:30-4:45

Wednesday:

• Math 110 9:00-9:50


• Psychology 212 10:00-10:50


• Chemistry 105 12:00-12:50


• Biology 115 3:30-4:45

Thursday:

• History 121 9:30-10:45


• Biology 115 3:30-4:45

Friday:

• Chemistry Lab 8:00-9:50


• Psychology 10:00-10:50


• Chemistry 105 12:00-12:50

I was granted a scholarship a couple weeks ago. I am officially in the EANS (Enrichment for Academic Nursing Success) program. They are giving me $100 a month to be in the program and they are providing me with a Nurse mentor that will help me make positive academic choices that will benefit my Nursing School application. They only chose 4 students!!! I was definitely blessed to be offered this opportunity.

I have made some pretty big decisions in my life in the past month. I have met some great people, lost a couple of friends, gained some new ones, and made some friendships stronger. I will miss my UAB friends because next year I will be attending a school in Tennessee. Sometimes things in life just change, and I have learned that sometimes it is ok to do what is right for me. While at UAB, I have learned so much about myself. I have become a stronger and better person and I do not regret my decision to come to UAB at all. I have had a BLAST!!!

My list of things I have learned is huge, so here it goes:

1) Tropical storms are not fun, especially when campus floods and my umbrella almost caves in on me

2) History sucks.

3) Despite everything I have been through, God will always provide.

4) Immaturiy will always conquer.

5) God likes throwing me curve balls.

6) I am becoming more and more clumsy as each day passes.

7) Starbucks can be considered a best friend.

8) I can't control everything, I have to let God take care of things.

9) You should probably learn to say, "ROLL TIDE!!!" We are just that awesome :)

Update on things :)

So I finally had my Fall Break last week. It was greatly appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed. I went shopping with my mom, worked at the park, went to church, carved a pumpkin with Nonna, and just enjoyed spending time with my family. I conquered my fear of driving in the dark and rain though!!! I was absolutely terrified and prayed all the way home and back, and of course God kept his hand on me.

This week I had my first Links-Up Mentoring meeting with my group. Our objective is to take these 6 troubled students and make them leaders in their school. The mentors, like me, do activities to build self-esteem, teamwork, responsibility, respect and other qualities needed to be a leader. It might be an interesting year, because one of our students was suspended and wasn't there that day. I didn't get to have the full experience because I left the surveys in my room and I had to come all the way back to the dorm to get them and by the time I got back to the school there was only enough time to take the survey and then go.

About 3 weeks ago my roommate, Shelby, went to give blood and the recruiter lady kept bugging me to give blood. After listening to her for about 20 minutes ramble on I finally told her I hadn't eaten that day and I couldn't give blood that day but that I would one day. Well little did I know the opportunity would arise today. My friend, Kenna, was going to give blood and asked me to go. Well I didn't have an excuse today because I ate breakfast this morning and just finished my lunch. So I decided that there was a first time for everything. This is where my experience begins. I passed all the initial screening, I had a good weight, iron, blood pressure and all that other stuff needed. I was surprisingly nervous. The needle was HUGE!!! A lot bigger than I expected it to be, but needles don't scare me or anything. I got about 8 minutes into giving my blood when I told the nurse that I was beginning to feel dizzy, so she laid me down and gave me some apple juice. They finished "sucking the life out of me" and I had to lay there for 5 more minutes. I finally felt OK and I finished my apple juice so I got up to leave. I went to pick up my backpack, went to grab some Nutter Butter's and another juice. I walked to the elevator and passed out. I literally just fell to the ground. I couldn't see anything, everything was black. I could hear what people were saying but I had this horrible ringing in my ears. My friend Kenna runs back in there and everyone comes running over there. They pick me up and take me to a place to lay down. I had to lay there for 30 minutes and finish my Nutter Butter's and another juice. This one hour process turned out to be a 2 hour journey; however, I saved 3 lives. GO ME!!! So now my arm feels like it has been punched 10 times and then wrapped in a pretty blue bandage. I think I had a productive day.

Things I learned this week:

1.) My nursing teacher is not as intimidating as I thought he was.

2.) Driving in the dark isn't as scary as I made it out to be.

3.) Money goes fast!!!

4.) I have to get my wisdom teeth taken out this summer and I'm not excited at all.

He is worth the wait!!

Relieved...

So this week has definitely been stressful. My midterms are finally over!!! I still have my history midterm but it's after fall break. I don't think I have stressed myself out this much in almost forever. Friday, after my classes were over, I came to my room and crashed for like 5 hours. I was so relieved it was all over with and I was finally able to relax and sleep. I think I stressed myself out more than I needed to, but I am just afraid to screw it all up.

One thing I have done in order to "relieve" some of my stress is working out. I go to the gym 3 to 4 times a week. I am officially on a mission, operation anti-muffintop!!! It is my official new hobby. It is a good hobby to have I must admit.

I seen my first UAB play the other night. I went to go see A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. It was 3 hours long!!! It was really good & kept me interested. I would encourage everyone to see a play one time or another. It was definitely a good experience. Now I have to write a paper on it, which shouldn't be much fun at all.

Today I did an outreach called 'Into the Streets.' It is where Blazers go out into the community and help make Birmingham a better place. There were options such as Habitat for Humanity, the Humane Society, 5 Points, or going to different schools in the community. I went to Hemphill Elementary School. While I was there, I cleaned and disinfected the inside of the school & landscaped the outside of the school. It was rainy, cold, very muddy and I had to be up at 5:30 a.m. but it was totally worth it. I had so much fun!!

Some things I learned this week:

1.) Sometimes stressing yourself out just isn't worth it.

2.) I tend to be a pushover, but I'm fixing it.

3.) I don't want to be the little fish in a big pond anymore, I'm ready to step out and do something!!

4.) Promises shouldn't be made unless you intend to keep them.

I'm still waiting and I haven't questioned quitting once!!! I'm not giving up, no matter what.

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!!!!!

Sorry it has been so long since I have updated my blog, but most of my free time has gone to studying or sleeping. I have midterms for the next 2 weeks. Since I have slacked off and avoided studying for the past month, I am having to crack down now. So I just got information today that in order to guarantee a seat in Nursing school, I need a 3.2 gpa; however, if my gpa is below a 2.75 after my freshman year, I have to change my major!!! So I am ensuring, through hard work & studying like crazy, that I have a seat in Nursing school.

I had to shadow a Nurse this past Friday at the UAB hospital. I was in Neurology, which is where patients who have had a stroke, seizure, or any terminal illness such as brain cancer are located. I actually didn't get to do much that day except for discharge patients, but they said I could set up an appointment with them and pick a specific area I wanted shadow next time. During the time I was there, I was able to talk to the Nurse I was shadowing and she let me know a lot of information. One very important thing she said was that I needed to start looking at potential hospitals to work at. She told me that Alabama hospitals were one of the lowest paying in the U.S. and that I was better off going back to TN to work because I would make more money (SWEET!!!) She also informed me that there were many jobs in a hospital that I could actually do now!!! She said they would work with my college schedule and possibly only make me work on the weekends. So I applied for a couple of jobs at the hospital the other day. Hopefully, I will be a patient care technician pretty soon.

I am also starting a Volunteer Program called Links-Up Mentoring. I will be going to a middle school once a week to work with troubled 7th graders. My job is to become a "friend" to them and teach them responsibility, respect, and self-esteem. I originally signed up for 3rd graders, but I'm up for a challenge. I have to come up with a way to be "disciplinary" & fun all at the same time....it could get interesting. Just remember how stubborn you were when you were in 7th grade. I'm hoping to avoid bad attitudes. I'm expecting the worst but hoping for the BEST!!!

I finally made it to "The Basement" this past Tuesday. I definitely prayed over my car before I left. It was an amazing experience and I love to watch God move in a place. Matthew 18: 20 says, "For where two or more come together in my name, I am there with them." I could definitely feel him there that night. Matt Pitt is the preacher and he was awesome!!! He relates to young people so well. I'm not perfect, just FORGIVEN!!!

So I'm going to state my opinion on first impressions...they no longer mean anything to me. People seem to put on a "mask" when they first meet others. WHY? Why can't people just be themselves? I strive to be who I am at all times, I don't change my personality based on the people I'm around. If I had known what I know now....I would have made some better decisions on the people I live with. When you live with another person, you need to respect that other person. RESPECT!!!! I think that is a big issue right now. Well I will quit rambling about this because I could go on & on.

Well I'm off to study some more :)
Some things I have learned this week:
1.) People can't drive. ( I almost got in a horrible wreck the other day....stupid IDIOT!!!)
2.) Transitions can be hard.
3.) High school did not prepare me for college.
4.) First impressions are CRAP!!!

1 month down, 8 more to go. I'm still in love and holding on strong!!! Nobody ever said waiting would be easy, but it will be worth it in the end.

"Who knew God would be so hard to find?"

So tonight my friend, Shelby, and I were on our way to a church service called "The Basement." We went all the way to Roebuck, Al (30 minutes away) to find an empty parking lot. I was extremely disappointed because I was so excited; therefore, we headed back to the dorm. When we got back we looked on the website to find out "The Basement" had moved to Church of the Highlands. Although we were going to be 45 minutes late, we decided it would be worth it to still go to the service. We were two miles away from the church and my car breaks down!!! Smoke was pouring out of my car. I run out of the car and say, "Who knew God would be so hard to find?" Little did I know, God was using me.

A man stops to help us and I was a little nervous. We were talking about my car and I mention that we were going to "The Basement." He then started telling us how he always wanted to go but never had a reason and thought he would feel out of place. I began to encourage him to come next week and we all prayed together on the side of the road. It is funny how God works....(let's just avoid using my car breaking down next time, ok God?) Now, hopefully, I will see him at service next week. Praise God for always having a reason for everything :)

Things I have learned this week:
1) Be careful when getting your laundry out of the dryer because you might drop your underwear and someone find it for you. Learn from experience :)
2) Always have your key or you will be locked out of your room for an entire hour!!! Learn from experience :)
3) God always has a plan.

While I'm waiting, I will serve Him.

Inspired

Today was the best day I have experienced while being here at UAB. I had my Nursing class today & I was able to meet a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse....it was pure luck. There were only 3 nurses that were available to talk to and one of them was EXACTLY what I want to be!!! I was so excited. While in Nursing I got to play with the simulators, which are really expensive life-size manikins that are hooked up to a computer and simulate real life situations that a nurse may experience while working. One simulator was a pregnant woman (this gets interesting); I had to feel for her pulse, check her heart rate, breathing rate and feel for the baby's head...use your imagination :) The funniest thing was watching this big guy have to do the same thing...his face was priceless when the nurse said, "Feel for the baby's head." It was hilarious!!! Then, the mother gave birth to the baby and we had to assess the baby's health. We had to feel for the pulse in his head and check his vital signs. The baby started having a seizure and turning purple in the face. It was really cool because the baby was so life-like!!! Then we switched to another room where I had to assess a man simulator. The computer made him have a stroke, ventricular fibrillation, and heart failure.

This entire experience, especially when I was working in obstetrics, was absolutely amazing. It just made me so much more excited to pursue my dream!!! I'm not going into Nursing just for the money or the job stability, I am really doing this because it is my dream and calling. I just can't wait :)

A few things I have learned so far:
1.) I am very grateful for what I have and I wouldn't do anything to ruin it.
2.) The first test is never good.
3.) I am very responsible, compared to most college students.

I'm still waiting!!!!!!

Well it has been a month :)

So it is hard to believe that I have been here at UAB for a month now. I have had some pretty fun times and some moments when all I wanted to do was come home and stay; however, I'm standing strong and continuing my dream.

Well this weekend I went to my first UAB football game :) Not to mention my first college sports game ever!!!! I had a lot of fun (despite UAB losing 33-35). I went to the tailgate party before the game where one of my friends competed in the Krystal hamburger eating contest (pretty much the grossest thing I have seen in awhile). There was free food, drinks, and I got a free t-shirt :) During the game, I was in the student section right next to the band, I was totally immersed in all the cheering, fun, and crazy people. The downfall is it was hot and there were people packed on top of people!!!! I was roasting (but having a ton of fun).

I was also suppose to go to this volunteer training session on Sunday; however, my friends car broke down. This is the beginning of an interesting story...The car was going up hill when all of a sudden the car starts rolling backwards!!! Thank the Lord nobody was behind us. She slams on the brake and tries to push the gas, but we just roll backwards. We are on a two lane road and there wasn't any side walks....we were screwed. Eventually, she puts the car in neutral and we roll into an alley to get out of traffic. Now just to make the story clear, there are 3 girls and a car with the hood popped...we have no idea what is wrong or how to fix it. We are watching cars come by and just stare!!! At least 30 people pass, then someone stops.....TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS!!!!!!!! How rude can people be? They never asked if we needed help or anything....I mean seriously? Well we eventually get towed back to Blazer Hall :)

I spent the rest of my weekend studying for my first college exam (Psychology). I will let you know how it goes once I find out; however, to pre-warn you, I am pretty sure I bombed it. First tests always suck because you don't know what the professor expects you to know.

So there are a couple of things I have learned:
1.) College football games are fun!!!
2.) Sometimes cars just don't cooperate.
3.) I miss my best friend :(
4.) Resume's are a pain and are way to complicated.

Just to remind you, I'm still waiting and being strong :)

Update on Classes!!!!!!

So I thought I would fill you in on how my classes are going.

Psychology 101: That is the most boring class ever!!! I could totally skip it and still pass the class. She posts all her power points online, then goes over them IN CLASS? I can read the power point from my own computer but I guess she thinks me hearing her read them to me everyday at 10 am is going to help (it doesn't). She did bring in a human brain the other day to show to the class. That was pretty cool considering I have never seen one in real life. I mean I have one and can't even see it.lol.
Theatre 100: This class is pretty cool. I don't really know anyone in there yet and probably won't get to know anyone until we start doing group work. We can't do much "acting" yet because the Bell Theatre is currently undergoing construction so were stuck in a little classroom right now. Theatre seems like it is going to be an easy 'A' (i hope).
Math 098: I really like and dislike math so much!!!!! I am really good at it, most of the time, but when it comes to test time I completely bomb the test...which is why I am stuck in this stupid class; however, it is helping me to understand why I do all these steps and I have to explain everything I do...which is sometimes difficult for me because I like to get straight to the point and avoid all the in between stuff. I am pretty much teaching myself how to do most of the work, the teacher just kind of walks around the room expecting someone to ask a question...but nobody ever does.lol.
History 120: Now just to prepare you, I am completely against taking this class. I think it is silly that I am having to "re-learn" all this material I learned in HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!!! I think they are just making me take it to get more money out of me. I know they want me to be a "well rounded" student but seriously? I am learning about the slave trade and the 13 colonies...I have ALREADY learned all of this. Yeah sure it might be an easy 'A' but I like to look at it as a waste of my time and money!!!! Did I mention this class is 2 hrs and 40 minutes long. Enough said.
Nursing 100: Before today, I was not liking this class at all. I was rather disappointed in the way they were doing things; however, today we got news that we get to go to a Lab in the School of Nursing and watch the simulators (that give birth, we can poke with needles, and undergo typical serious situations ex. seizures, stroke, etc.) and we get to play around with taking vital signs (blood pressure, temp., pules, etc.). I am also going to job shadow a nurse Sept. 25th. Pray I am not in geriatrics again!!!!!! I love old people don't get me wrong but big person poop is so much different than little person poop.lol.

Well anyways....I posted a blog awhile ago talking about rain. I said that you should always have an umbrella or you are going to get rained on. Well today I learned something new about the rain. If you don't wear tennis shoes, your probably going to slip and fall in the middle of road and bust up your knee :) Needless to say, I was briskly walking across the crosswalk today because the time had already ran out & I was running slightly late for class, so I went for it (mistake #1). I was wearing flip flops at the time (mistake #2) and you guessed it....I fell in the middle of the road :) Thank goodness I was quick on my feet and I didn't completely face plant....just took a little spill and I bruised my knee pretty bad and scraped up my foot....but I'm ok :)

OH YEAH!!!!!!!!! My bed officially feels like "cloud 9." I went to Target this weekend and bought 2 memory foam mattresses; therefore, $50 dollars later, I now have 2 memory foam mattresses and an egg shell on my bed......it feels worth it :)

There are a couple of things I learned:
1.) Never let your previous conditions prevent you from planning your future.
2.) "What ifs" will never lead you to a planned future.
3.) Wear tennis shoes when it is suppose to rain.
4.) The will of God will never take me where the power of God will not protect me.

I just wanted to let you know that I am patiently waiting at the cross and I will not be moved. I will stand strong and nothing can stop me!!!

AWFUL DAY!!!!

So I figured I should let you in on the crappy parts of this college life deal too. So I woke up this morning and decided to wash my clothes. I went down to the laundry room to find out that it was going to cost me $1.00 to wash a load and $1.00 to dry my clothes. I only had two dollars in cash. So I decided to just get change and wash what I thought was necessary. Well.....the change machine wasn't giving change!!!!!! I was beginning to get a little irritated. Shortly after that I decided to charge it to my Blazer Bucks account. I swipe my card and guess what.....Insufficient Funds!!!!!! Then, I become angry.lol. I call my mom and she puts $25 in my account so I can wash my clothes. My mom then gets the news that the money could take up to one business day to be processed. I become infuriated!!!!!!! However, by the time I get all the way back to my room my mom calls and says that the funds have already been transferred and I can start washing my clothes. So 4 hours, 5 loads of clothes, & $10 later....I have clean clothes :)

Little did I know, this was only the beginning of my day. I had to take a Math quiz today and the deadline was today!!! No exceptions. Well all quizzes must be taken in the MLL (Math Learning Lab). So I go to the MLL and get on the computer and start my quiz. First, the calculator on the computer wasn't working, then the computer froze up and I had to quit the quiz. This counted as my grade!!! I only finished 4 questions before it shut me out. I was so mad!!! Fortunately, I am allowed to take the quizzes twice. So I was going to take the other quiz while I was there but the server was completely down!!! I waited for an entire hour before the instructor said she would take my name and let the teacher know I was there and was trying to take it. I was so upset!!! I was going to have to take a zero on my first math quiz!!!!!! Thankfully, my instructor just posted that the quiz wouldn't be due until Sept. 2 :) Wahoo!!!!

Then tonight, my dad hurt my feelings because all I'm trying to do is grow up to be a RESPONSIBLE adult!!! I thought I was trusted, but little did I know.....I'm not. & now Shayne fell asleep on me and I watched a very depressing movie that I thought was suppose to be funny (Sunshine Cleaning). Oh geeze.....I should have just stayed in bed.

The things I learned today:

1.) Always pre-load your Blazer Bucks, just in case.

2.) Just don't procrastinate!!!!!!! Do things ahead of schedule.

3.) The joy of the Lord will be my strength.....because I have nothing else.

SURPRISE!!!!!

So I made my first surprise visit home this past weekend. Shayne came to UAB to pick me up (because I'm not comfortable driving alone that far yet). Nobody knew I was coming home except for Shayne's family. So around 9 o'clock Friday night I ran inside my house and my family was in the living room watching TV. Their faces were priceless :)

I love and miss my family so much. My family is always on the go and never stops; therefore, you know where I went Saturday morning....to the football field. I got to watch my little brother play his first football game of the season. It wasn't a very happy ending but I enjoyed watching him and spending time with my family.

Shayne and I went to Opry Mills that afternoon and he surprised me with a Build-A-Bear!!! (or monkey). He gives the best gifts and always knows how to surprise me :) If you don't know him....he has been my best friend (& boyfriend) for the past 3 1/2 years and he will be attending a school called Masters Commission next weekend to become a youth pastor. I still can't believe I have to let him go for 9 months...but I know its God's will. & of course I will be waiting :)

Sunday I got to go to my own church!!!! I was so excited to see everyone and to worship and hear a good word. I have been craving a spiritual message!!! Then after church me and Shayne started our long 3 1/2 drive back down to UAB. I am not a big fan of goodbye :(

We had a UAB pep rally today. It was pretty cool ( despite me not getting any free stuff....boo greedy people.lol.) I hope I'm not classified in that greedy people category....I'm just a broke college student without a job.lol. OK I will quit rambling.

There are a couple of things I have learned this week:
1.) I love my family and friends
2.) Despite how much I have prepared myself, it still hurts
3.) I love sleeping in my OWN bed :) so much more comfortable
4.) Thank the Lord Greenbrier doesn't have dumpster dudes that bang things around at 6 o'clock in the morning!!!
5.) I must have self motivation in order to get out of bed at 10 in the morning to go to stupid Psychology!!!

I made it through an entire week!!!

So I've been here at UAB for a little over a week now. It hasn't been terrible...I'm actually starting to like it :) Things haven't changed much though, I'm still missing everyone and wishing I could have things my way; however, I have just accepted that things are going to be different. I have recently realized that I'm going through a life experience that will help me in the future!!! (yeah I actually learned something). I have always been that type of person who tries to make everyone happy and when someone tells me that all I'm doing is hurting that person rather than helping them...it hurt my feelings. I began to question my decisions and if it really was hurting the situation rather than making it better; however, I learned that sometimes I just have to do what is best for me & our relationship. I know what God has planned and promised me. I have confidence in myself and us. This "situation" will also help me in the future. Ministry is a hard field to be in and everyone is not going to agree with the decisions we will make. I just have to learn that sometimes (not all the time) I have to do what is best for me.

So just to fill you in on my roommates....there is Pearl, Shelby, and Taylor Ann.

Pearl is my actual roomy, she is a complete nut :) She is so nice...but don't be fooled b/c she will cut you (inside thing). Pearl is one of those girls who you know will always have your back. She makes fun of me because she has experienced my "sleep talking." Apparently, I woke up last night and yelled "FIREWORKS" ( don't ask?) and then the other night I said, "Shut up, Brianna." (sorry Nonnie?).

Shelby is one of my suite mates and her giggle box turns on at approximately 7:00 p.m. & when it does it is non-stop laughter. I actually just got finished watching her pop popcorn for almost 30 minutes. Our microwave is kinda broken (already) and she had to keep turning it back on and on and on to get the popcorn to actually pop. Probably the most entertaining thing I have seen all week :)

Taylor Ann calls me her mini-me. We are a lot alike...we even have the same comforter :) She actually broke her foot the other day and is in a boot and crutches now (suckish). She is very outgoing and is always up for anything. She is a cheerleader for UAB and always knows how to make you smile. She is very sweet and I think we will get alone great!!!

First Day of Classes!!!!!

So I forced myself out of bed this morning (all by myself MOM!!!) and actually got dressed and looked half way descent :) I doubt that will last for long though, because before you know it I will be in sweats and my hair will be up!! I went to my psychology class and it actually seems pretty cool. I get to be involved in experiments (the safe kind, just statistics and stuff). My theatre class is going to be.....well interesting. I have to write a 10 minute play, act in it, direct it and do all kind of cool stuff like that....lets hope I don't have stage fright. My math class is going to be EASY!!!! Its mostly online and I can do the homework as many times as I want until I get it right and I can take the quizzes twice, therefore, I'm in tookie math :) My last class today was my Nursing class (which I was excited about) and my professor is a retired military lieutenant kernel person!!! Lets just hope I don't get on his bad side. I actually have a paper due by the next class and then I get to sign up for job shadowing; busy, busy, busy!!! I am going to try to get a job as a CNA at the hospital which I'm really excited about....hands on nursing experience is what I'm looking for :)

I did have a not so fun part of my day....I learned how lonely I really am here. I had to go get my lunch and bring it back to my dorm because I didn't have anyone to sit with. Well on my way back to my room....I drop my food :( Not only did I drop my food, I dropped it in the middle of the lobby of Blazer Hall. Everyone just kinda looked at me and said, "Oh! that sucks." I just want to take the time to say thank you to all the jerks who walked by and just stared....thanks for your help. I did have one girl come help me eventually so I truly thank you :)

There are a couple of things I have learned today:
1) People only look after themselves, its a dog eat dog world.
2) Always bring your umbrella, otherwise, your going to get rained on & freeze.
3) Try to get involved as much as possible, that way your not lonely.
4) Bring Tylenol because you will get headaches!!!


In case you were wondering, MY BED STILL SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!

The first days as a UAB Blazer

My journey began in Nashville, Tn and 3 1/2 hours later I moved in my dorm room at UAB. My Mom, Dad, Brianna, Aunt D, and Shayne helped settle me into my new home. We took a trip to Walmart & then it was goodbye time. I actually took the goodbye a lot better than I intended, well for the most part.
Then the next day I slept in and went out with some of my new friends to Target then went and ate mexican :) When I got back into my dorm I went and bought my school books (which are very expensive by the way...$380). My suitemates and I decided to go get something to eat later that night at the Commons on the Green. They are really sweet :) We also had our floor meeting and discussed all kinds of rules and stuff. I am not really enjoying my sleeping arrangements...the bed absolutely SUCKS!!!! It is too small, squeaky and hard as a rock :( Then to top it all off their are sirens going off all hours of the night and the dang dumpster guys are banging things around early in the morning. Not a big fan of that either!!!
Today I had to get up at 7:00 a.m. to get my computer ready for the UAB wifi network thing and then I crashed again after it was finished. I had a book discussion today for Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder. It wasn't as awful as I thought it was going to be; however, it lasted 4 hours!!! Well I just got back in from eating at the Commons on the Green again and now I'm hanging out in my room watching Family Guy :)
There are a couple things I have learned just from being here a couple days:
1.) Walking shoes are important when you have to walk a lot.
2.) I'm not doing enough to help out this world & really want to fix that.
3.) I need to get involved in more activities but I'm scared I'm going to get involved in the wrong crowd.
4.) When I don't have a job, I'M BROKE!!!
5.) Immaturity will ALWAYS conquer & there is no avoiding drama.

Well I should be updating this soon to let you know how my classes go. I have 4 this Wednesday!!! I'm kinda excited about my nursing class :)