Pass Me the Tylenol...

I haven't posted in a while, and I promise that it's not for lack of interest...but after all, it is midterms week and I've been buried deep into my books and homework for a while now.

But, the storm has passed and we're back to normal classes and work loads. The midterms were overall not too difficult. I'm taking World War II (this midterm was a breeze, but I'm a history major, so if it wasn't, that would be a problem), Educational Psychology (a little more difficult, but I was prepared) and World Cultures (this midterm kicked my butt!). I felt horrible after the World Cultures midterm. For a 100 level class, it was really hard. I'm sure I did just fine, but I'm putting in extra effort for the rest of the term to make up for it.

But right now, we're on fall break. It's nice that Mercyhurst is on trimesters, it's just more opportunities to get home. Usually when I tell people that we're on trimesters, people look at me like a) I'm speaking Swahili or b) implying that I'm a pregnant woman (neither are true) but it's really great! 5 weeks of classes are past me and I'm halfway done with the Fall term.

The weather this past week has been atrocious. Personally, I typically enjoy the rain and thunderstorms. But I draw the line at seriously contemplating getting two of every animal and building an ark. I was halfway convinced that I was going to have to paddle to my classes, especially across the large puddle that forms in front of my townhouse whenever it rains. My roommates, however, built a bridge:

How is that for good old Mercyhurst ingenuity!?

But, I'm the type of person who isn't content unless I'm completely stressed out. So, on top of my classes, I'm working two jobs. One is at the campus coffee bar- it's cool, I love making the drinks and experimenting with the flavors. The next time you get a latte or something, try vanilla+hazelnut+peppermint together. Trust me, it's really good! It kinda tastes just like Christmas.

My other job is working at Old Navy here in Erie. Another job that I really enjoy- I mean, who doesn't want a discount on some pretty awesome clothes? I went and blew $100 on a shopping spree...and I'm sure I'll do that repeatedly, especially when the stress at school calls for some retail therapy!