Last Week of Classes

     Well, here we are at the last week of classes.  Yours truly has just realized that he really needs to get moving to get everything done because he's been putting too much on the back burner.  We are all out of here in just over two weeks.  
     The weather has been excellent for the past while, which is good because it allows us to get outside for walks after we've been feeling rather cooped up in residence for the past few months.  During this time of intense work, it's important to keep from feeling isolated; to still make time for others.  
     It's also important to make time for God.  I've realized how I'll start to feel really empty if I skip spending time praying and reading for more than a day or two.  It's kind of crazy how direct this connection can be - my happiness right now is directly connected to spending time with God.
     It's interesting to think about life being comprised of relationships, and our happiness being dependent on how we're doing in those relationships.  Our friendships with God and others - how much of a bearing does that have on our happiness?
     

Pranks

     Picture time.  What is this, do you ask?  Let me interpert the picture for you.  The clothes in the snow belong to Matt Mayers.  He is being pranked by Rianna Isaak.  Why is he being pranked?  I believe it was for throwing something at Rianna.  She froze the clothes, by the way..! 

     What did Matt think of all this?  Let's ask him.

     He won't say anything.  Is he actually upset, or just faking it?  We'll never know.

     Was I asked to help?  Yes, I was.  They asked me to get some clothes from Matt's room -- so I locked his door and then told them it was locked and I couldn't get in.  Oops! 

     I was also pranked by Rianna -- she put cafeteria food (FROM THE FLOOR!) under my pillow.  Will there be retaliation?  Stay tuned....

Show your Support!

     Sports are an important part of the lives of many CMU students.  The CMU Blazers have men's and women's basketball, volleyball, and soccer teams.  This upcoming weekend is a big one for us -- the men's and women's basketball teams face Red River College on friday and saturday.  I'm sure there will be vans heading out -- go and support your CMU Blazers!
     In the spirit of this weekend, I want to share a video my friend Laura made on the bus trip to Bottineau North Dakota last semester.   She's a member of the student media team. Take a look:

Vlog - Laura Tait "Bus trip to Bottineau" from CMU Media on Vimeo.

     The sports teams have been very busy this year -- it's been an especially good year for the women's volleyball team, who had 15 wins, with only 1 loss to Providence College.  We had mixed results in other areas, but fun was had, and that's what counts, right?  This weekend we're vying for 3rd place in our games against Red River.  If you're around, come on out!

Mikado Sneak Peek

    

     The Mikado is going brilliantly.  We've been working hard to put the finishing touches on it this past week, and the first show was yesterday.  It's showing tonight and Saturday at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 3pm, so come on out if you want to see an awesome show!  Tickets are $5 for students, $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors.  Phone CMU at (204) 487.3300; they are also avaliable at the door.



Into the Craziness!

     Well, it might be a surprise to some of you high-school students, but in the university world we are more than half-way through the semester.  My life is getting crazy with Mikado practices every night and a 25 page paper to work on during the day.  And it's not just me feeling the stress!  Here's the funny thing, though - it seems like socializing actually can go up a bit during times of stress.  How, you ask?  It's a proven fact!  Take a look at this:

"Piled Higher and Deeper" by Jorge Cham -- www.phdcomics.com.  Used with permission.

     Now, keep in mind that a responsible student does get everything done.  What suffers?  You got it.  Sleep!  You know what they say - about how you gain energy by spending energy?  It's true.  If you're tired but don't want to sleep, just do something and (usually) energy will come back.  It's worked for me so far!

     It's really very good that reading break is over.  I got far too much work done because there was no one to ever distract me.  Well, now the party has started once again.  Looking forward to what's in store for the rest of the semester.  Take care of yourselves!