Along with college weekends come some very important decisions and questions tha are bound to hit college students like a ton of bricks. How will you spend your weekend? What needs to be accomplished? The days of Saturday morning cartoons are behind us. Weekends, if one is lucky, can be used as a recuperation tool- one full of laziness and relaxation. Others have the ever-popular procrastinated homework looming over their heads. Days of anxieted and stress could be eliminated just by admitting to the realization that no matter what you do, the work won't get done until late Sunday night.
Being the over-envolved girl that I am, I had a lot on my plate this week along with this weekend. (my sincere apologies to those who have been anxiously awaiting a post...mom, dad...love you guys anyways!)
First off, I am an official new member of Pi Phi Epsilon Sorority. The New Member Education process is something that simply cannot be explained to anyone on the outside. That kinda made me sound as though I am a member of a secret society-- In all reality, I'm not--but boy does that take me back to the years of my imaginary clubs with my imaginary friends....
New Member Education is a lot of work and a huge time commitment--- but there's no doubt that I am like moth to a flame when it comes to extensive involvment and/or commitments, so like anything else, I willingly said "Bring it on!"
A lot has been "brought on" this week. On top of New Member Education, daily schedule and work, I have a handful of midterm tests on their way this week. I get to head on home to the Steel City on Friday for Spring Break... a day that is so close yet so far away.
Today I had some of those weekend choices to make. After a full night of Pi Phi Epsilon (that resulted in about 4 hours of sleep) I worked at the Collegiate Fellowship Competition. I'm off work! I sense decisions time coming my way!
Should I catch up on some sorority stuff? nahhh.
Should I get started on a full-load of writing, reading and studying for midterms? Not on a Saturday, silly!
Should I give in and accept the fact that I am cranky and need a nap? Sounds tempting, but no.
Should I try to organize the chaotic mess I call my half of the room? nope- it's just "lived in"
Should I put all the stuff I should be doing off and go partake in a University Programming sponsored Sex and the City Marathon? Ding. Ding. Ding! We have a winner.
This wasn't just another daily time commitment, folks. I watched that show for 7 hours today. Thats more than the hours I get sleeping per night! Cheers for marathons and addicting shows on DVD.
That brings me to this bitter-cold Saturday night. It is past midnight- and to think of what I need to accomplish tomorrow in order to make up for my decisions today is flat out mind-boggling.
Perhaps I should see what I can find on the tele to watch......
This post is dedicated to the Sisters of Pi Phi Epsilon, along with Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte.
Whether in real life or on the T.V screen, I am thankful for those who can put smiles on my face, happiness in my heart and who have the ability to cause a loud, boisterous Marta-laugh!
Until next time,
Marta
mdiehm@capital.edu