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I'd like to thank SEPTA for making my life miserable. I take the subway from South Philly every day from campus but since they went on strike I can't. Luckily, I have a car. So I've been driving to school...

Courtney Clarahan ]]> tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.11097 2009-10-20T02:36:42Z 2009-10-20T02:43:18Z

So 3 big things going on at the moment. 1. The Phillies. I love them. Bad thing is, I don't have cable so I've been listening to every game on the radio and it is extremely stressful! I don't want...

Courtney Clarahan So 3 big things going on at the moment. 1. The Phillies. I love them. Bad thing is, I don't have cable so I've been listening to every game on the radio and it is extremely stressful! I don't want to jinx anything so I will end the Phillies convo now. Go Phils!!!! 2. I have my Research Methodology midterm tomorrow! I've been studying for a few hours now. I'm feeling good about it. That usually changes once the test is in front of me. It's mostly about the foundations of research, measurement theories and survey design. Good stuff. Wish me luck! 3. I got an internship!!!!! Wonderful news, the best by far today. I had an interview with Temple's Special Events Office this morning. This internship was my #1 all along because A. I love being at Temple. and B. I get to plan a variety of events including graduation! So after my hour and a half interview, the director offered me the position on the spot. I had to say yes!! I could not have been more excited. I interviewed at a few other places but it wasn't really what I wanted and I know this is a perfect fit! Happy Belated Birthday to my awesome buddy Mike! tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10970 2009-10-03T00:33:32Z 2009-10-03T00:39:57Z

ME. Just to give you an idea of you senior year is here's a sample of my week next week. Monday: Work 9-1 Senior Seminar Meeting 10-11 Meeting with the CSPD to talk about internships 2:30 Meeting with Angela to...

Courtney Clarahan ME. Just to give you an idea of you senior year is here's a sample of my week next week. Monday: Work 9-1 Senior Seminar Meeting 10-11 Meeting with the CSPD to talk about internships 2:30 Meeting with Angela to discuss the Hotel Show in NY we are organizing 3:00 Tuesday and Thursday, class 8-8 Wedneday: Volunteering at the Palomar Hotel opening 8-11 Work 12-5 Meeting with Global Events Partners for a job next week I have 6:00 Friday: Work 9-1 Volunteering again at the Palomar Hotel 1-3 On top of all that, I have my 6 classes I'm taking and all the homework and studying. Be prepared. I have to stretch myself thin because STHM provides so many great opportunities, like the Palomar Hotel. We met with the director of sales and marketing today to get a tour of the hotel and learn about it. It is GORGEOUS! We will be serving as "hotel ambassadors" during the opening process. We also go invited to a luncheon with the CEO of the company! What an amazing opportunity! Don't pass anything up. Especially if it can lead to a career later on! tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10842 2009-09-22T01:18:17Z 2009-09-22T01:23:23Z

So the past week has been very hectic...but I absolutely love it. I thought I would dread senior year with the course load I have, but I am falling in love with being super busy. For example, today, I had...

Courtney Clarahan So the past week has been very hectic...but I absolutely love it. I thought I would dread senior year with the course load I have, but I am falling in love with being super busy. For example, today, I had a meeting at 10 with my group for Senior Seminar. I am in the Sponsorship Committee. Our goal is to raise $12,000 from sponsors to fund the Semi Formal. My group is outstanding. We are all very hard workers and ready for the challenge. After that I had work til 1. Then I met with my partner for our Research Methodology proposal. Our topic is what motivates college students to work while getting an education. After that I had a STHM Student Association Meeting. Finally I'm able to sit in bed. But... This week I have 4 papers due, plus 5 one page papers. I was stressing over the weekend but taking it one thing at a time is helping immensely. I'm already ahead of schedule :) tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10754 2009-09-09T17:31:08Z 2009-09-09T17:39:59Z

with the Sounds of Music! I watched movie this weekend and can't get the songs out of my head!!! I have never watched the whole movie because it is way too long! Anyway.. First week of school is done with!...

Courtney Clarahan with the Sounds of Music! I watched movie this weekend and can't get the songs out of my head!!! I have never watched the whole movie because it is way too long! Anyway.. First week of school is done with! it was very stressful but I made it out alive! Now on to week two! all of my Professors are really really great. I'm taking a Greek Myth class that I'm not really interested in so that's a little dry but the Prof is enjoyable. All of my tourism classes are great. Senior Seminar is going to be a lot work but I'm up for the challenge...or so I think. I've not only had classes but I'm trying to make myself go to more student organizations. Yesterday I went to the HSMAI meeting (hospitality, sales and markerting association international). I couldn't stay long because I had a class at 5:30 but it was great! tonight I 'm going to another meeting today! I feel so accomplished! Also, tomorrow is Speakman Halls open house for Tourism and Hospitality. We made the move to Speakman over the summer so now it's time to celebrate it! It will be nice to mingle with some friends and faculty. So far so good!! tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10694 2009-09-01T03:26:59Z 2009-09-01T03:35:20Z

So I start my classes tomorrow. Today, I had work from 10-8! Crazy. The Owl Ambassador office is going threw a lot of change..in a good way..so there was a lot of information to retain. I have to get up...

Courtney Clarahan So I start my classes tomorrow. Today, I had work from 10-8! Crazy. The Owl Ambassador office is going threw a lot of change..in a good way..so there was a lot of information to retain. I have to get up around 6 tomorrow to be on the subway by 7:20 in time for my 8am class! UH! Anyways, here's my schedule for tomorrow... 8-920 Research Methodology 930-1050 Greek Mythology 1230-150 Senior Seminar 530-8 Intro to the Bible (Tuesdays only) 530-8 Legal Issues in STHM (Thursdays only) I am super nervous and I don't know why! I feel like I'm starting school for the first time ever. I'm really just nervous about senior seminar. I just don't know what to expect and I want to make sure everything goes smoothly. On a good note...all my favorite country singers are performing on ABC. And I got tickets to the Zac Brown Band!!!! Woooo.. I'll let you know how tomorrow goes! Wish me luck!!!!!! tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10648 2009-08-21T01:34:23Z 2009-08-21T01:46:54Z

So the question on Millionaire was what is a howdah used for. I got the answer correct..it's used to sit on an elephant with. Sure I completely guessed, but now I feel like a genius! Anyways Vegas was great. Very...

Courtney Clarahan Me with Shaq! The M&M Factory..So many colors! Heaven! And the best news is...My Senior Seminar Binder is done! I'm dropping it off tomorrow! We have to put in all of our industry related hours from over the past 3 years. I can't wait to start class! I'll be at Temple tomorrow to do a few things and I can't wait to get my egg and cheese sandwich from Richies..the best! Summer is almost over!!!!!! ]]> tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10606 2009-08-07T19:53:07Z 2009-08-07T20:03:03Z

I leave for Vegas on Monday and I could not be happier! It's a sort of short trip, just 4 nights. I figured I'd spend less money if I made it shorter. My mom and I haven't really gone on...

Courtney Clarahan I leave for Vegas on Monday and I could not be happier! It's a sort of short trip, just 4 nights. I figured I'd spend less money if I made it shorter. My mom and I haven't really gone on a vacation other than the shore in a while so it should be fun. We're staying at the Bellagio :) http://www.bellagio.com/...It's gorgeous! The only thing we really booked was The Lion King! Other than that we're just going to let things fall in to place while we're there. Of course we'll go to the M&M Factory and the Wax Museum. Hopefully I'll have some good pictures to post! Other than Vegas on my mind, today I was down on campus getting some things done. I was getting some letters to put in my binder for Senior Seminar. We have to put all of our industry related hours that we've done over the past 3 years (250hrs.) I have well over 250 but I need to make sure my binder looks great! When I get back from Vegas I will be in binder mode since it's due before the 25th! I also visited my favorite STHM Recruitment Director :) STHM moved to Speakman and it's a lot more convenient and nicer. I also finally got an STHM t-shirt that I've been wanting for a while now. Woohoo. I think I want to start packing :) tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10559 2009-07-22T21:40:00Z 2009-07-22T21:54:55Z

The past few weeks I've been recovering from a few things. 1. First and foremost, the death of Michael Jackson!!! (just kidding) I mean, yeah, I love his music, but I'm sick of the special programs on everyday. And poor...

Courtney Clarahan At the Aquarium! I just love Penguins!! This picture just makes me laugh On my birthday VEGAS with my mom is less than 3 weeks!!! Woo!]]> tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10465 2009-06-23T16:35:53Z 2009-06-23T16:42:06Z

Gross title I know, but that's all that's on my mind lately. We have these huge house centipedes in our house that are disgusting! Probably the size of my pinky if not bigger. I've killed 4 in the past 5...

Courtney Clarahan Gross title I know, but that's all that's on my mind lately. We have these huge house centipedes in our house that are disgusting! Probably the size of my pinky if not bigger. I've killed 4 in the past 5 days. Apparently they are good to have because they kill all other types of bugs but EW. They make me sick. Last night I couldn't sleep because I kept (seeing) dreaming about them. I didn't know if it was real or all in my head. I was itching all over and it was horrible. Anyway, if I see anymore, we're getting an exterminator! On a lighter note, 2 more days left of summer class! + 1 day that we're having a class potluck. So exciting! I have work at Temple until next Wednesday and then I'll be home for the rest of the summer babysitting. Time to get back to work :/ tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10442 2009-06-13T23:03:37Z 2009-06-13T23:08:02Z

Dear Mother Nature, you're killing me with this rain. My boyfriend and I were going to go out to dinner and see Up in 3D and I was soooo excited. Uh! He lives in Willow Grove and all the streets...

Courtney Clarahan Dear Mother Nature, you're killing me with this rain. My boyfriend and I were going to go out to dinner and see Up in 3D and I was soooo excited. Uh! He lives in Willow Grove and all the streets are flooded with about a 5 inches of rain so our plans are ruined. I'm sick of this rain. I want a sunny hot summer!! Now I have no choice but to work on my poem for class on Monday. It's a walk poem so I have to write about what I see and what I'm thinking when I'm walking anywhere in Philadelphia. This should be fun. Time for some dessert and poem writing! tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10430 2009-06-09T17:08:07Z 2009-06-09T17:14:40Z

So today I experienced the worst rain ever. I knew it was supposed to thunderstorm but i didn't know I would be walking through a flood in South Philly this morning. The rain hadn't started when I was getting ready...

Courtney Clarahan So today I experienced the worst rain ever. I knew it was supposed to thunderstorm but i didn't know I would be walking through a flood in South Philly this morning. The rain hadn't started when I was getting ready to leave so I left my rain boots up stairs n didn't want to walk all the way up 3 flights when I was almost late for the subway. So I left with some sneaks which was bad decision #1. The rain was coming down so hard I couldn't see anything. I ran to the subway running in and out of puddles the whole way there. I'm a terrified of lightning and thunder as well so I was screaming the whole way. Then, here comes the best part, the dreaded subway bus is coming down the street. The street is flooded, as is the sidewalk. I have no where to go. Bam!! water all over me. At this point I was already drenched so it didn't really matter. I felt like I was in a movie though. It was pretty funny and I'm sure everyone on the bus was laughing at me. So I get to Temple dripping wet, I sat in class with soggy shoes, and I hate wet jeans!! I'm starting to dry off now at work. Yeah, great day so far! I want to cuddle up in bed with a good book and some hot chocolate. Instead I'm working in Admissions, and have to give a tour later...let's hope the rain hold off! I might just swim home later :) tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10358 2009-05-20T16:24:49Z 2009-05-20T16:30:56Z

Finals finished up well. I finally got all of my grades back and I'm very happy with them. This was one of the most challenging semesters but my highest GPA! I really enjoyed all of my classes last semester! I'm...

Courtney Clarahan Finals finished up well. I finally got all of my grades back and I'm very happy with them. This was one of the most challenging semesters but my highest GPA! I really enjoyed all of my classes last semester! I'm not done classes just yet. I am currently taking a summer class to fulfill my Writing Intensive. I was in an Intro to Fiction class but it just wasen't for me. Now, I'm taking Creative Writing: Poetry and I love it! I highly recommend it. And my professor is awesome! (and sort of looks like George O'Malley from Grey's Anatomy!) I can't believe I am a senior! College goes by so fast. Take advantage of the 4 years and get involved in everything! i really don't want to leave Temple. I'm also working as an Owl Ambassador for the first part of the summer while I'm in class. It's so great! If you're ever on campus come and stop by! This summer is off to a good start even though I am taking a class. My house is coming along great! We now actually have real furniture! And I'm getting a real bed (not a blow up mattress I have now) this weekend!! It's also my boyfriend and I's one year anniversary Friday! WOO. Hopefully it will be great day. Enjoy the weather!! tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10274 2009-05-07T23:07:20Z 2009-05-07T23:16:55Z

Here's some overdue pictures from some the past few days :) Oh, and I had a final today, Thanks Seoki for making it hard! haha. Financial Issues was one of my favorite classes. I learned a ton in it, but...

Courtney Clarahan All of the Owl Ambassadors at our Cinco de Mayo Party Our play on words My cousins Communion ]]> tag:blogs.targetx.com,2009:/sthm/CourtneyClarahan//362.10229 2009-05-04T14:54:52Z 2009-05-04T15:01:32Z

My Junior year classes are finished!!! I've already taken 2 finals, and have 3 more to go! (plus a presentation) They're all pretty spread out so that's good. So Junior year had almost come to c close. Unfortunately, I won't...

Courtney Clarahan My Junior year classes are finished!!! I've already taken 2 finals, and have 3 more to go! (plus a presentation) They're all pretty spread out so that's good. So Junior year had almost come to c close. Unfortunately, I won't be able to enjoy summer break just yet. I'm taking a summer class so that I can do my Internship II In the spring without any other classes holding me down. I also moved on Friday! We had a ton of problems though. The realtor said that it would be professionally cleaned before Friday so that we could move in...not the case. We get there and there's still all of the dust from the construction workers and a few other things wrong. So we really couldn't move in until Sunday when they got it all taken care of. Regardless, I love the house! I'll take some pictures and post them later today :) Try and enjoy this week, despite the horrible weather!