Confirmed
I can no longer measure how many days of classes are left by counting how many papers I have left to write. I can now shout at the top of my lungs that I AM DONE writing papers for the semester!!! I had two papers due this past Monday and a case study I have due tomorrow, my last one! I pulled my first all-nighter last week trying to finish my Seminar paper. It is all part of the college experience, or at least that it what I keep telling myself...lol... Besides all the class work that needed to get done, a few fun things have also occurred last week.
I spent Thursday night hanging out at Frank Sinatra Park. I wanted to celebrate the end of a hectic week. My treat was playing soccer at midnight!..lol..It was a bit spontaneous.
So a few friends and I found this weird shaped log thing by the river. I was dumb and forgot that during regular tide the river probably covers the log. My jeans were soooo dirty when we left and my shoes were all green. It was pretty gross!
This was my liberated gesture after a long week. CRAZY!!!
One thing I loved about Hoboken on a clear Thursday night was that the stars were out. Living in Hudson County, I rarely get a glimpse of any stars. I normally have to go to my uncle's house to observe them. It was fun to just lay on the sidewalk and look into the dark night's sky. I felt a bit dorky but its not something I do often.
I also hung out this past week with one of my best friends, Nataly. The weather this past weekend was insane! The temperature reached 88 degrees on Saturday and 92 degrees on Sunday!!! I've lived on the East Coast my entire life and never experienced such HOT weather so early in April. I have had to stand snow in April but never summer weather. I have to thank global warming for the wonderful preview of the months that lie ahead. I am a summer baby; the warmth was definitely enjoyed! We spent the day at Hudson County Park in North Bergen, went shopping in Edgewater, and enjoyed a cold Mango smoothie from Panera Bread. It was a wonderful day!
Sunday was all the more meaningful. One sacrament I never completed was Confirmation. I took endless CCD classes but the event never materialized. Getting frustrated, I just gave up. Attending SPC has rekindled my faith that was lagging. It never went away; however, it was not as strong as it is now. I decided to meet with one of the Jesuit fathers at the college to complete this sacrament.
This is my wonderful friend and Sponsor, Marisa. She is a fellow Pavo. Our relationship started way before our freshman year. All incoming freshmen are required to attend orientation, which is a three day and two night sleep over to get to know one another. It just so happened that Marisa was standing in front of me on line to register and was my roommate for the two nights. This relationship was strengthened by being Pavos together. Who knew such a GREAT friendship would blossom from summer orientation?!
Kelly Rose, Father O'Brien, Audrey, and myself. Kelly Rose was Baptized and Confirmed. It was a Pavo event...lol..
These are probably two of the closest girlies I have on campus. Audrey also made her Confirmation on Sunday. It was a coincidence that we both wanted and needed to complete this sacrament. It was a fun thing that we both share. Priscila is making her Confirmation in May. Audrey and I plan on being there for her big day! :] That is what friends are for!!!
The Pavo Society, a volunteer student organization who enjoys sharing the first year experience with prospective students, has just completed our Spring recruitment. Our advisor, Cheryl, and Development Chair, Barza, and I interviewed wonderful candidates for next semester. Our candidates (students) were so enthusiastic and energetic. We are proud to add 9 Pavos to our mini family. :] This weekend the Pavo Society will be having our end of the semester dinner. If the weather cooperates with us, the dinner will consist more of a barbecue. We always have a fun evening together before the semester draws to a close.