sophomore, Lincoln, Neb.
undeclared
I’ve been to 13 Dave Matthews Band concerts since 2004. (Three this summer…)
My dream job is anything that makes me never want to retire! Maybe coaching an elite college basketball team. There’s nothing like the thrill of a big game.
I’d pick my dad just so I could see things from his point of view. It isn’t easy having me for a son.
Summer really did fly by didn't it? It seems like yesteryday I was moving my couch down the stairs of Plainsman 216 and into the back of Andy's truck. I had all my clothes packed and I was ready to head home. Now, I'm just as anxious to get back on campus and back to school!..but I sure will miss summer.
Summertime is the best time of year to catch up on the little things that make life great. I honestly don't think there is a better feeling then sitting outside with your best friends grillling hot dogs and hamburgers in the heat of the sun while tossing a frisbee around until your arm goes numb. This summer gave me opportunity to break the work routine and really enjoy life. I was able to make new friends while catch up with my old ones, hit the road for a weekend roadtrip, swim all day until sun went down, and even sleep in once in awhile. Summer has definitely come and gone too fast.
The highlight of my summer was certainly the 3 day trip I took to East Troy, Wisconsin. Five of my friends and I hit the road at 3:30am one Saturday morning for an 8 hour roadtrip to see the Dave Matthews Band headline two shows at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre. It was the perfect weekend. We got to hear great music, eat amazing food, relax outdoors, and wrap up the summer in style. It was a trip to remember and I can't wait to go back next year!
Now, its time to get down business because school is just around the corner. I wonder how much my books will be this year? Summer, you've gone too fast....
Ahh the suites. Living on first floor Heim has been awesome so far this year. The suites are kind of a happy medium for campus housing. They are one up from the dorms and a step down from the townhouses. Nonetheless, they have provided for some interesting stories.
Last week BJ was putting golf balls down the hallway of Heim and made one in from the complete other end of the building..or about 75 yards. Nice work BJ! (all luck, no skill). Then a few of us got together to order the Nebraska football game on pay per view. The common spaces in the suites are great area to get together and hang out with friends and watch the Huskers play.
Afterwards we stepped outside to the campus grill and cooked up some steaks for our hallway except they left me to do all the dishes! It definitely was a great way to relax before this week, which is the first true test of the semester. Four tests and a paper! Wish me luck!
There is a great vibe throughout Lincoln on Husker football Saturday’s. I have been lucky enough to score some tickets to a few games and let me tell you, it is quite the experience.
Between tailgating, the tunnel walk, and Bo Pelini, it is easy to see why so many people bleed Husker red. Even here on campus the fans make their presence known. Students get together to watch the game in commons areas while sporting their red shirts and pizza boxes, and a few lucky ones brag about their 40 yard line tickets (me).
Looks like it should be a good year for the Huskers. Good luck tomorrow against Mizzou!
The Outlaws are back at it again this fall. Intramural basketball started up last night with a bang. Even though we didn’t win our first game it was still alot of fun. We had a chance to send the game into overtime by Chris’s last second three pointer but it rimmed out!! So close yet so far. Intramurals are a great way to get invovled around campus. Wesleyan has some of the best intramurals available with everything from Easter Egg Hunt to Sand Volleyball. I can’t wait for our next game Sunday night! Go Outlaws!
The seasons are changing here in Lincoln. Today was probably the coldest day we have had this fall. Its been raining all morning and could possibly turn to snow tonight. The best part about the cold weather is that we can always hope for a snow day. We typically get one or two snow days every year here in Southeast Nebraska. One thing about living in this region is you only have to wait 10 minutes and the weather will change. I think it is time for me to find my sleds next time I go home… snow is on its way!
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We grilled over 900 hamburgers and hot dogs that day!… This was the family picnic at the Legacy Estates Reitrement Home—where I worked all summer. |
| Alpine Valley! This is where I saw Dave Matthews Band this summer. Me and over 40,000 fans! (of course, my seats were much closer then this) |  |
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Tailgating before the concert… a little frisbee, a little hacky sack, some grilling, and alot of fun. |
| My friend Bernie and I before the show… trust me I’m excited! |  |
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Don’t underestimate this bad boy! It grilled over 20 hamburgers that day. There’s nothing quite like summertime grilling… that’s for sure. |