My mom tells me she wants more writing on my blog. I just wish I had more to write about that updates on my capstone (now affectionately dubbed CRAPSTONE) or the two other end-of-term papers I have due soon. The crapstone is due this Thursday and then I will defend it next Thursday. It's basically done except for a really extensive proofreading. You have to make sure that you didn't forget the "l" in "public" and end up saying "pubic financial management is very important." Somehow the entire subject of your paper changes.
Slow it down for the Monday that I'm running SUPER late. I probably shouldn't have started filling bins and boxes in my apartment last night. I did throw away 4 trash bags full of stuff. Still, I could've used that extra two hours of sleep.
Well, you all guessed right. I have a job for after graduation! I start May 15th! I'm very excited. The job is in Louisville (so I probably need to change my attitude about that city) and it requires a good amount of travel. The only thing I'm worried about is Barkley because he hates being boarded and I don't know how to handle this with this job. In looking for apartments I'm considering finding a roommate who would agree to take care of him. I'd be willing to pay extra rent or whatever. Ugh, the thought of leaving him so much is depressing. He and I have a weird attachment. I think we saved each other, so to speak. And after four years with him, I can't just give him up. So this is going to be harder than just finding an apartment in Louisville. That's fine, I'm up for a challenge. But I suppose I should expect some added stress along the way...
The last two days have been fantastic. First, UK wins the national championship. The second is still a secret (so I can tell my friends first) but suffice it to say something happened to me that eases one of the fears I've been blogging about a lot lately. I realize it's not just blue skies coming my way forever but I'm seeing an upswing in my future. :) Let's hope this feeling keeps me going through the next 16 days (I present my capstone on the 19th)!!
This day dawned and UK is playing in the national championship tomorrow. Yesterday was a good day.
Juanita and I watching the game at the Kentucky Theater
Cole and Juanita at the Kentucky Theater
And for those of us that celebrated responsibly, we can enjoy it without fearing that a video or picture will get us arrested. Personally, I walked through one of the crowded celebration sites near UK's campus, had a beer at a bar, and then got some cheese bread at a local pizza place.
They closed off the streets near a strip of restaurants to make sure people stayed safe
I don't really see the point in setting things on fire. And I don't think it's me getting older that makes me think that's stupid. FIRE IS STUPID! It is unforgiving and dangerous. And when everyone is drunk, it's hard to recognize the danger and control it properly. Thank goodness for the men and women of the Lexington and UK Police Departments for keeping the order.
They ensured we could all celebrate safely
The chaos of Lexington was restricted to a couple of areas that are full of off-campus student housing. Not all UK students or UK fans are like that though. Some of us just wanted to participate in the CATS cheer, share a pint of beer with friends, and then walk home so they can do homework the next day.
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