I'm really no good at thinking of titles....

This year is crazy. I'm busy at all get out, and I'm loving it. There are a lot of really important things the student government is doing. I'm planning on heading up to Chicago for a U.S. Department of Education hearing in early October, which is really awesome (yeah, I'm a political nerd...). Also, elections for SGA are coming up. I hope everybody votes!

Speaking of voting, anyone who is not registered to vote needs to do so. It's an election year, and there are a TON of really good races. I'm hoping to become deputy registrar for Sangamon County, which means I can register people. Plus I'm looking forward to canvassing and phonebanking for candidates soon.

In other news, the 1986 national champion soccer team from UIS had a reunion recently. I was able to hang out with them and show some of them around the campus (yeah, my job is good like that) :). These guys are great.

(Ok, this is where I tried to put a picture of the guys...but I seem to have broken the internet...)

Anyway, they were so much fun to hang out with. They kept talking about funny stuff that happened back in the day. Some day I want to do that w/ my college buddies ("Hey, remember that time SGA passed that AWESOME resolution? Yeah that was sweet!"). Okay, so maybe it won't be as cool as the soccer stories...

The other weekend was my friend Holly's birthday. We went a little crazy that night. Based on what we all remember, we're pretty sure we had a good time. One thing we did for sure was to have a cab take us there and back. No drunk driving, end of story. I don't want to preach, but it's really kind of a big deal. Ok, I've said my piece.

I do have a lot of friends with birthdays this time of the year, so I'm going to have to allot some time for recreation (like I said, it's been busy). I think one of the more valuable things I've learned during my tenure here at UIS is how to manage my time better. Freshman year I was an unorganized as I could be. I'm still a little unorganized (you should see my room!), but I must say I do well considering all the meetings and things I have. To all underclassmen reading this, don't worry, it comes with age. Soon you'll be so on top of things you won't remember the time you slept through two classes and a meeting :).

Well, I must be going. Today there is some "Kickin' Cookin' Competition" in Springfield. Apparently it's $5 to get in and then you get free chili, hot wings, and beverages. A few of us are going to track it down to see how it is. I'm optimistic, and hungry.

Thanks for reading. I'll catch you later.