Job Search

Well now that I've graduated it's time to grow up and be a big girl. My job at the middle school will be ending next week and I will need another job. I think maybe I should be worried, but I'm not. There are a few jobs that are opening up on campus that I am applying for. We'll see how that goes. I don't really like looking for jobs and I don't really like trying to be all grown up, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

More to come on the job search

Broken

This weekend I attend the SAM's (Student Athlete Mentors) retreat. I was there to help facilitate. This was also another good way for me to network with people. I was the only non student athlete that attended (other than the advisers). This meant that I got to participate in all the games they played. Bad idea! Even though I would have considered myself an athlete "back in the day". I no longer have the stamina or muscle that I used to. However the coordination is still there (kinda).

Well...they wanted to play this bungee game. It essentially is a giant rubber band that four people stand in. The two people across from each other switch sides and stretch the band as tight as they can. This slings the other two people across. They stretch the band and fling the first two. This continues until speed is built up and people are being thrown all over the place.

Tracey, being the genius I am, decided to join three MALE athletes in doing this. Big mistake. I immediately was the weaker link and therefore had no control of where I was being thrown. I soon was lying on my back out with the wind knocked out of me. We had been going so fast that when we went to switch places we completely ran into each other. We hit heads (the minor injury) and I took a shoulder straight to my chest (the major injury).

My shoulder throbbed for awhile, but adrenaline is an amazing thing. I felt OK so we decided to play a safer game, volleyball. But to my luck I got hurt again. It was our teams turn to serve the ball and my teammate decided to serve it into my head. It left a nice red mark on my cheek. But no worries it went away.

This was day one. Day two I woke up in pain. My chest was very sore. But being the "tough" person I am, I continued to play and participate in all the activities. One activity required the stronger guys to carry the girls across the volleyball court. This seemed easy enough, until Tai Wesley decided he wanted to carry three people. I happened to be the bottom of the three girls he was carrying. So when he started to fall I was stuck and took the brunt of it. Now for those of you who may not know who Tai Wesley is...he plays center for the basketball team. He's 6'7" and about 240lbs. So when he fell I dropped about six feet and then the 240 pound basketball player rolled over crushing me.

The sore chest that I already had was now more sore and everyone thought I should be put in a bubble. But just so you know I did not cry once!!! Being around athletes did have it's advantages. Tai felt bad he hurt me worse, so when went and got his pain killers he had from his nose surgery and gave me one. This was very nice until it made me really nauseous and knocked me out for four hours.

The pain is still there and no I haven't gone to the doctor. (sorry mom) But if it's a cracked rib or sternum there is nothing they can do. They just give you pain killers. Which after the first experience I think I'll just live with the pain. I do have a nice bruise on my chest and laughing, coughing, sneezing, and most of all hiccuping hurts really bad. I can breath just fine, so I'm not to worried.

I also went and hit a bucket of balls on Monday (I know not the smartest thing). It hurt the entire time and I was really sore after, but it was my own fault and I'm still alive so I figure no harm done.

The point of this store is to explain the importance of wearing your helmets and any other safety protection you might have when hanging out with student athletes!!! Not one of them got hurt. Go figure...

End of an Era

I took my last test today. I'm officially done with college. It has been fun. Many ups and many downs, but it's been one of the best experiences of my life. I learned so much, not just from my classes but from my experiences. I know that I will always be an Aggie and that puts a smile to my face. I can't wait to find out what lies ahead for me. Thanks to all those who helped me get here. It wasn't easy, but it was definitely worth every moment! There's only one thing left to say...GO AGGIES!!

My award

This is the best picture that I have of the Robins Awards. The giant paper weight that I'm holding is the award. The people I'm with are from the HURD and Student Alumni

I WON!!!

So the Robins Awards were last night. Like I mentioned before, they're the most "prestigious" awards that the university gives out. Mom, Dad, Kim and Cory all came with me. I wasn't nervous until the program started. I wasn't nervous cause I wanted to win (cause I really didn't care) I was more nervous to have to talk in front of 500 people if I won.

Well they announced the nominees and showed our pictures on the big screen. I was the last one so my picture stayed up while they opened the envelope and read the winner. (so embarrassing). When they read my name I thought 'oh no, my picture is going to be up there longer.' We sat in the back of the ballroom so I had a really long way to walk. And during the walk I forgot everything I was going to say. I couldn't even tell you now what I said...oh well.

The award I received is for Service of the Year. Basically for all the volunteer time I've spent doing things for the university. They gave me what appears to be a giant paper weight in the shape of a pyramid. It's pretty sharp too. I also got a certificate signed by the president of the university. Overall the banquet was really boring, but it's nice to be recognized. And I'm glad I won!!

Thanks to everyone who has helped out and put up with me the last 5 years. Can you believe I made it?? Now what??

Finished!!!

I'm finally done with the week. It was more successful than I could have imagined. Mom and dad came up yesterday to see all the hard work I've done. Hali and Hannah also came and played. I hope you all had fun. Thanks for coming. Here are some pictures from the week...

Day on the Quad....tons of fun stuff to do!!!
















Green Day cover band...they were really good...sounded just like the real deal!


B-I-N-G-O with the senior citizens. We brought them up to campus to play B-I-N-G-O. This lady was so excited when she won an Aggie blanket




5K Fun Run Started at Midnight


Last night we had a movie in the Amphitheater. We had an outdoor dance that over 2000 people showed up to. And finally to end the week we had True Aggie Night with a "chapel of love". This week was a lot of work, but it all paid off in the end. I had a ton of fun planning it. Now I have to go get ready for the banquet. Wish me luck!!

Another Day

Another day has passed and three more to go. Today was the complete opposite of yesterday. I complained about the sunburn and now I complain about standing outside for three hours in the SNOW. This Logan weather kills me. But we had a lot of success today regardless of the bad weather.

Part of the days events was to attend the ASUSU Banquet. This another awards banquet but not to be confused with the Robins Award (that's the one that I'm a finalist for service this Saturday). ASUSU is the group with which I started the HURD. Today, to my surprise, I received the Dedication Award.

This award is presented to one male and one female who have shown "outstanding" dedication to serving Utah State. I hope that makes sense. And to be honest I don't really know what the award is exactly all about I just remember they used the word dependable. So I guess that means I'm a dependable person. Anyway it's a pretty cool award. Not as cool as Robins, but it's nice to be recognized.

It's 2 in the morning so I'm going to bed now because I have an interview with one of the radio stations at 7 in the morning. Till next time!