Recap on Vegas

It would be difficult to deny that Vegas was a wonderful time. Everytime I gather with members of my fraternity, I am somewhat recharged with energy and excitement to go out and do my job. In 1852, we were founded on the basic principle that help would be offered to those in need when they needed it. Spending the last year at the side of our undergraduates has been rewarding and educational. I can only hope that my experiences will continue to be this fulfilling. It was nice to meet some new people, which I have already mentioned. I think the thing I left out is the fact that it is so easy to miss that one person or two people while you are visiting and as a result, possibly never encounter them again in your entire life. I would like to be the first to say that it is an unfortunate experience for any of us that are traveling. My life is made of those around me and what I make of it. It's all good.

Time Doesn't Stop

It is already the end of July. It seems like we've been doing this summer thing for almost three days. It has been more like three months. I am currently trying to get ready for the upcoming school year. I have a lot of exciting places to travel this year. I will be visiting the following places this fall: University of Toledo - Toledo, Ohio; Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, Ohio; Ashland University - Ashland, Ohio; Wittenberg University - Springfield, Ohio; University of Dayton - Dayton, Ohio; Miami University - Oxford, Ohio; Ohio Wesleyan University - Deleware, Ohio; The Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio; Lycoming College - Williamsport, Pennsylvania; Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan; University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan; University of Minnesota Duluth - Duluth, Minnesota; University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Minneapolis, Minnesota; Minnesota State University - Mankato, Minnesota; Beloit College - Beloit, Wisconsin; University of Iowa - Iowa City, Iowa; Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa; Northwestern University - Chicago, Illinois; University of Illinois - Champaign, Illinois; Illinois State University - Normal, Illinois; Southern Illinois State University Edwardsville - Edwardsville, Illinois; DePaul University - Chicago, Illinois; University of Illinois-Chicago - Chicago, Illinois; Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, Illinois, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Nebraska; Creighton University - Omaha, Nebraska. If you are or will be in the of any of these schools, feel free to let me know. It would be awesome to see you. For now, it's time to go. :-)

When Everything Seems Wrong

Going into my week in Vegas, I was not really sure what to expect. The summer has been exhausting and all I really wanted to do was rest. I guess I didn't really get to do that very much, but I exchanged my rest for something much greater. I had a wonderful time hanging out with the people that I did. I had the opportunity to meet really cool people that I have not encountered in the past while catching up with those who I have not encountered before. It was a great week for me to rebuild and get back on track. Sometimes, when everything seems wrong; a person or people walk into your life and help lift you up. This past week definitely did for me.

Be Proud to be An AMERICAN

So it's the Forth of July, the birth date of our country. Pretty exciting for the most part. We have so much to be thankful for. Every troop over seas is protecting us, and they should be comended for their efforts regardless of your stance on the war. I have come to realize a few things recently, and while I see them from a very optimistic point of view, it is pretty interesting to think about. In my book, George W. Bush is not very bright. Do I support most of his decisions? No. But if you really stop and look at it, how many countries have an idiot leading them but never ever have a say in who that idiot is. It is a given that we will have a new President in 2009. That is awesome. Laws. Some of them are way crazy. We can change them. You can't just go out and change a law, but we have the ability through our Government to seek that process. Want the drinking age to be 18? The opportunity is there. Will it pass. Who knows. Maybe. Maybe not. Most people live their lives based on the decisions of someone else. Anyone upset with anything that our Government is doing right now? Of course....so say it, because we are free to. As long as your comments are free of threats, we are allowed to express ourselves. How many people around the world lose their lives because they expressed themselves?! Sad...yes. I have never been so down on my country as I am now. Private companies can now find ways to take our houses away, the Patriot Act will make every private part of your life an open book, small stores will continue to close, Wal-Mart will continue to open, Seperation of Church and state applies when in favor of the church, Air Pollution will increase, Gas prices will too, soldiers will die, so will inocent children. Millions of dollars will be spent on terrible movies, people in 3rd world nations seek food, people will lose jobs, children in other countries will work, merchandise will be made cheaper and cost more, Amount of work will increase faster than your pay. Some things stink. It's still our country. We can give up and run away... or continue to live. I say "LIVE". Don't agree with me? No problem. I understand. That's why this is my opinion. I would be happy to hear yours.