Simple Update

Well, my mom complained that I didn't write enough, so I thought I'd give a simple update. I'm actually in the library right now, finally about to go back to the dorm. I've been here for several hours, and can't say that I accomplished too terribly much.
Don't get me wrong, I did some reading, but nothing extravagant.
For those who didn't know, I'm trying out for crew, which is rowing. Yes me, Meredith Armstrong, is trying out for an NCAA sport that she has never even attempted before. I had orientation a few days ago. I went in jeans, a cute tank top, and flip-flops. I hadn't had a chance to change out of those clothes. Well, little to my knowledge, orientation was a mini-workout. So, there I was working out in those clothes. It was a sight to see.
Yesterday was the first official day, and I couldn't even go. I had a class during the workout times, so the coach emailed me an alternate workout. Funnnnn! Not!
So today was MY first official day of tryouts. I showed up, appropriately clothed this time, scared as can be. I was so worried about my physical condition that I felt sick to my stomach. I won't go into the details, but it wasn't too bad (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are the main conditioning days...today is Thursday). I'm sure that tomorrow will be a little more difficult, but I'm actually ready for the challenge.
Pretty excited. I think this will get me into the habbit of working out on a regular basis whether I make the team or not.

OK, well, it's getting late, and I still haven't even showered. Gross, I know.
I'm heading back to the dorm now!

UT vs. TCU

So this week went well. It was perfectly ended with an AWESOME game against TCU. Down 10-0 (I think) at the half, we came back and won 34-13..maybe? Ok, so doesn't sound like I was as into it as I truly was. Anyhow, it was amazing. We were stuffed into the stands..wow. So much school spirit!
So I was going to post a picture I took on my phone, but it wasn't clear at all! I may try to get one from my roommate later on. So what was this picture of you may wonder.
Well, guess who I saw at this game..Matthew Mcconaughey and Lance Armstrong were sitting up in the box watching the game. I was so close!! Wow. So exciting.
Ok, I'm thinking about doing some reading now.
But yay for cute actors and athletes..so many athletes!

UT Football...

Rocks my socks! We beat Arkansas State 21-13..wasn't the greatest played game of all time, by far, but it was my first Texas game. AMAZING. I was lovin' it! Can't wait until this saturday when we beat up on TCU! woot!
Alright well just so nobody thinks I don't even do work here, I do. I read 76 pages today, two different articles on the internet and watched a 20 minute clip Friday. See, I do homework. Well..hope you like the pictures!
hook'em!

Oops!

Ok, yesterday was my second day of class. I had Advertising: Creativity and the American Culture first. Wow! This class is going to ROCK! I'm totally stoked about diving into this class. The professor is Israeli(no telling how wrong that was spelled), and teaching our American Culture class. He did make sure to point that out to us all. It's a really big class. 400 or so I think. Anyhow, our assignments for the first night were watching a speaker on youtube, and reading two shorter online articles. All of which were very interesting. Critical issues in Journalism was another big one. Sadly, I must confess I was nearly 10 minutes late for this one. Eek. It happens I guess, but hopefully not again anytime soon. Apparently it takes a while to get out of classrooms with 400 students. Who would've thought that everyone wants to leave when class is dismissed? That is on my to-do list for my 3day weekend: Finding shorter routes to classes from classes. The journalism class makes me nervous though. Ugh..it's so..boring. I'll survive though.
Well that was it for yesterday.
Boy do I wish that was true.
So, I had like, 30 chemistry problems and 26 pages of reading to do for the Biology class. I walked over to the Co-op after my classes yesterday morning to pick up my book, still not knowing what I was to do about the chemistry work. Well, as soon as I walk into my dorm, I saw an email saying I was being dropped from the Bio class. WHAT!? I'm in a first-year-interest group, which is a group of freshman studying something similiar. This same group was pre-scheduled for 3 different classes, one of which was Bio. So I thought I had immunity from the prerequisites described.
I even emailed the TA, professor, and my advisor.
Well long story a little shorter and a lot less stressful, things got mixed up, and all of the FIG members were being dropped, but placed in an alternative biology class. This one for non-majors. Yes!
It meant no reading those pages, and no chem homework! woohoo!
I did have to go back to the Co-0p and get refunded for my book. Which I found out, the other bio class had a book half the price of the original.
Ok, I reallllly need to go get ready for class. So, ciao!

First Day

So, today was the day! I started it off at 10 this morning with Introduction to Theatre. Wow! That class seems like it is going to be SO much fun! I'm really really excited about that one. Then I took a little break and headed to Biology at 12. Ick. That will be horrible, but did I expect anything else? So I didn't have another class until 4. I had to walk all the way across campus to my Freshman Seminar. It was worth it I guess. It should be a pretty good experience.

Pictures

Are up..well, down I suppose. Anyhow, there they are.

First Night

Ok, so I got here yesterday, but my mom and grandma wanted me to stay at the hotel with them. Well, my roommate wasn't going to be here until today, so I just decided I'd go ahead and stay with them. So Arissa, my roomie, got here around 2. Guess what? She's not staying here tonight! So, I'm still stuck here alone my first night. Gawh.
My room looks pretty good though. I'll try to post some pictures sometime soon. I'm semi-tired though, so I'm thinkin' I'll get to bed.