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Hiya Everyone.
Well, the end has come. People are packing up and heading out. I hope that everyone has had a great year and that you have come away with many wonderful memories! I want to thank everyone that read my blogs and anyone who read the blogs of the other UNE bloggers. We really appreciate it. Without you we wouldn't have a job. :)
Please come back next year and read what we will talk about in the Fall semester. I plan on changing the format of my blogs. To find out what I am talking about please come back!!!
I will miss everyone! Again thank you for the support and I hope to hear from everyone in the fall. Before I go, I want to thank everyone in Admissions, especially Joanne Toone who has helped us this year! Thanks!!!
So, now I will pack my things and head back to the desert for awhile, but I will return ^^
Merry Meet and Farewell until the fall!!!
Hiya Everyone!!!
So, the year is coming to a close and I'm sure I'm not the only one counting down the days until they go home. :) I hope many of you will be going somewhere far from the Swine Flu, but for others (like me) who live close to an area that has been infected (not to mention being right across the border! >.<) I want to pass some info on how to avoid the flu. I'm sure you have all heard it, but it won't hurt to hear it again. I also want to talk about what I have done since my last post and a few things that are coming up before we leave.
Let's get the swine flu out of the way! Here are ways to prevent it:
1. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough.
2. Cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away.
3. Wash your hands often- using soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and 15-20 seconds of scrubbing.
4. Clean things that are touched often, including telephones, keyboards, door handles, and sink handles.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
6. Stay home when you have flu symptoms, and see your physician as needed (within the first 24-48 hours if classic flu symptoms develop as treatment is available). OMT has been shown in some studies to reduce problems and even the risk of death in flu and pneumonia- so be sure to consult your DO!
7. Stay healthy: get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, avoid smoking, consider pneumonia vaccine if at risk, and eat nutritious food to prevent disease.
8. Get a flu shot annually! (though this likely will not prevent swine flu)
And if you have anymore questions or want updates go to:
~~~UNE Health Center: http:// www.une.edu/uhc/students.asp
~~~Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/swine-flu-2009.shtml
~~~Or U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention:
~~~~Info on preventing the flu: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm
~~~~Info on swine flu: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
Moving on to happier things! So, the beginning of this week was pretty busy. I had many papers due, which I finished ^^, and another concert! This time I saw Hey Monday, Metro Station, All Time Low, Cobra Starship and Fall Out Boy! It was an amazing concert! With all the bands they didn't play as many songs as I wanted them to sing, but it was still amazing! I went with my roommate Erika and out two friends Ellen and Chris. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of us, but I have plenty of the bands I will post. Then last night was another Kiosk Concert with The Interracials and Wet Screams. Both are bands that came from the Assissi 3rd (YAY!!!) It was a really good time. The turnout wasn't as big as the first concert, but fun all in all. I encourage everyone to attend next year’s concerts! ^^
(Metro Station)
(All Time Low)
(Fall Out Boy)
 
(Wet Screams at the Kiosk Concert)
There isn't a lot going other than finals, but there are a few things. The last ballroom class was tonight at 3pm, so I hope that all those that went had a good time! ^^ Also if you didn't participate in Swoop Day yesterday, don't worry! There will be another on Sunday! Go through your stuff and unload some of the things you don't need or want so you don't have to worry about taking them home. It's for a great cause! ^^
Well, that is all for now! I hope everyone is studying, but not too hard. Remember to relax too! It's almost over so take the time to enjoy the last few days! I have only a couple more posts so look out for them (actually maybe only one more >.<). You know the drill about comments and topics!
Merry Meet and Farewell for now!!!
Hiya Everyone!!!
12 days and counting!!! That's how long until I go home! Whew! I can't believe my first year of college is coming to a close. It definitely flew fast! Much faster than I thought it would. But that is another story. Today I want to focus on the awesome concerts that have occurred in the last two days. First I want to talk about my concert on Friday, then today's Spring concert!
Last night I attended The All American Rejects (AAR), Shiny Toy Guns (STG) and The Overflow (I think that is the name of the last band, they didn't introduce themselves >.<). It was AMAZING!!!! The venue, Hampton Beach Ballroom, is really small and a great place for concerts. I had been there previously for a concert last year. We arrived early and had to stand in line, which kinda sucked, but it allowed us to be able to get really good spots (as you will see later in the pics ^^). It was standing room only, which I like best. We stood for an hour before the concert started. Meanwhile, I played on the internet with my phone to pass the time. We also talked to a girl we had seen at our last concert. It was awesome to know someone else. We all had a great time. ^^ At 7:30 the lights when out and everything started. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed by the first band, but they weren't terrible. During their performance the lead singer sang "Happy Birthday" to Tyson, the lead singer of AAR. He came out and gave him a hug, which was pretty cool. :) They sang about 5 songs and were off. Next was STG. I had known some of their songs and decided to learn the rest of their songs about two weeks before the concert. They were awesome live! The new female singer (yes, their third) did a great job! She was so energetic and enthusiastic on stage. She really made this part of the concert for me. I was sad when they had to leave, but quickly moved on when AAR came out. They were also very energetic. When I would try to take a video it was difficult because they make the crowd move so much. The floor was moving up and down!!! There was a short bit for Tyson's birthday. He was turning 25 and they brought him champagne (I think), a birthday cake and a tiara to wear. They start with new songs and throughout alternated between new and old songs (They even went as far as to sing Paper Heart and Swing, Swing!!) After the show they came out and gave all kinds of free things out. I had already left the area, so I wasn't able to get anything (T.T) but it was fun watching them give things to others. It was an awesome concert and I would love to see them live again!
(The new female singer)
(He was really hard to take a picture of >.<)
(Tyson up and close ^^)
After a long night I woke up dehydrated with a head ache and went to another concert! In may family we would say a phase in this situation: That is the way it is done! Meaning: You party long and hard, but get up in the morning to get stuff done. ^^ After breakfast I did my laundry and went to the Spring Concert. I was there nice and early to be able to receive the free stuff, which included a water bottle, a shirt, a "chia" pet and all kinds of free treats. I was there the entire time, and was able to take many pictures. The bands were all very good! I was especially impressed by Just Surrender and Rehab. They were all very energetic and fun! I wouldn't mind seeing them again. ^^
     
(All the free stuff)
(Stealing Jane)
(Just Surrender)
(Lead singer of Rehab singing with us)
(The students there for Rehab)
I hope everyone had a great time today and that your weekend somewhat relaxing (I know that chance is slim since the end of the semester is coming, but here's to hoping). I have only a few more blogs before the end of the semester so post and start some discussions!!!
Merry Meet and Farewell for now!!!
Hiya everyone!!!
So, this weekend has been rather busy and fun! Today's blog it’s going to be rather short, but there will be pictures! ^^
Yesterday's big event was UNE Day. There were hundreds of families where with potential students!! ^^ I helped with admissions and also did a few odd jobs. I was much more excited about doing the work when I got there than I thought I would the night before. I think the only sucky part was waking up at 8am to work at 9am. T^T But I quickly forgot about as I worked. I hope that we made a good impression and that I will have many of them as my residents in Feathermen next year! XD
(Some of the people receiving their folders and schedules for the day)
(UNE blogger Alyssa serving lunches with me ^^ Visit her blog http://blogs.targetx.com/une/AlyssaFastnacht/.)
(I got a little bored at the end of the day >.< It spells UNE)
Today was much more relaxing. I got up to do some homework and have brunch. (Mmm, brunch XD ) Then I went to my friend, Matt, birthday party we had outside next to Avila and Assissi. His dad made some awesome burgers and hot dogs and his mom made this amazingly rich cheesecake! (I'm drooling just thinking about how good it was!) The afternoon was filled with jokes and laughter! Then my friend Becca and I watched the rest of the soft ball game. We rooted for our team (especially when our RA was up to bat) and though they lost it was a good game. She told us later that they had been playing against the best in the league, which made sense when she told us. It was fun to watch a UNE game, though the breeze made it very uncomfortable. >.<
(Steph, my RA, made it to first)
(Here she is again, preparing to run)
Tonight is the last APB movie, Revolutionary Road. I will be there, mainly for the free food! But there none the less. I hope to see many of you there tonight :) This week I will be sure to give updates about what is coming up in our last full week of school! (I'm so excited!!!!) Start studying, but don't forget to relax! If I didn't bring attention to something, please post a comment and I will get to it in my next blog!
Merry Meet and Farewell for now!!!
Hiya again everyone!!!
I hope your week has been eventful (I know mine has). I want to talk about the plays and what is going to be going on this weekend. If you didn't make it to the plays, its ok, but you seriously missed out!!!
***WARNING*** If you find the word or discussion of the vagina offensive you are going to want to skip to the end!!! (Mainly just after the Vagina Monologue part) But I challenge you to read through and even comment at the end.
Let's starting with the Vagina Monologues. I attending the second showing on Thursday, the 16th. I wasn't sure about attending, because I felt it may be awkward (which it was at first). But soon I was surrounded by friends and I felt more at peace. They had a basket for donations, free Luna Bars and chocolate mold vagina's you could buy for $2. This money was collected and donated to the VDay campaign to help women (I think she said in Africa). As I said, the beginning was awkward because I have never heard the word "vagina" so many times in such a short period. (DARN! I should have counted the number of times they said vagina! >.<) Though as time went on I felt included, especially because I could relate to the monologues. I felt like my story was being told in a sense. It felt good to have such a connection with so many people. I honestly believe that I came out a different person! I think differently about myself. ^^
Now, for a bit of discussion. I found that throughout the play there was a theme (duh, its a play). I know there were many other themes, but I want to focus on one in particular. The actors kept bringing up how different and special women and their vaginas are, but how often people put it/us down in so many ways. This is why this play was so awkward at first. Girls and women are taught to ignore their vaginas and forget it is there. As the actors kept saying, many women that were originally interviewed didn't pay attention to their vaginas and many had never really looked at themselves. I'm sure all men know their penises exist! And I know all girls know they exist. It's hard for us not to. But this is not the case for vaginas. In a way we lose a part of ourselves, excluding a part that makes us all unique, which I think is very sad. I want to challenge women to learn more about themselves, even if it is a little bit. Its very important to know who you are and whether you like it or not, your vagina is a part of you. Be proud of it! Listen to it! You may learn something!
(The very beginning of the play)
("What would your vagina wear?")
(The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happy and The Moaner)
(the curtain call)
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(The chocolate vagina)
Now onto the second play, Plaza Suite. I attended opening night, Friday the 17th. (By the way, there is a second showing tonight at 7:30pm!!! UNE students get in free!!!) In general the play was very good. It was entertaining, funny and interesting. Unfortunately, I didn't like it. I simply wasn't pulled in, as others were. It is in no way a reflection of the play, only of myself. It just wasn't my cup of tea. (Sorry guys) The actors did a good job, especially those in the third act (which was my favorite)! I hope that those that attended last night enjoyed it and that many of you will attend tonight’s showing and have a good time!
(Near the end of the first act)
(The beginning of the second act)
(The middle of the third act)
(The curtain call, including the stage managers)
That is all for now! Please post what you think about my discussion about the Vagina Monologues and what you thought of each play. As always, if you want me to bring attention to something simply post a comment and I will be sure to do that in the next blog! Thanks again for reading! I will post again soon!!! Oh, by the way, we only have 7 days of classes left!! XD I hope everyone is excited as I am about going home!!! WOO HOO!!!
Merry Meet and Farewell for now!!!
Hiya Everyone!!
Sorry it has been such a long time. Just when I was starting to write blogs again after s[ring break a family emergency occured and I had to get back home. But that story is for another day. Today I would like to talk about the events that are coming up at UNE.
There are so many things to do this week. Starting with the two plays, The Vagina Monolouges, the 15th and 16th, and The Plaza Suite, the 17th and the 18th. Tickets are available at the box office all week. Ballroom dance classes have been available for a few weeks now and this week they will be available at 3pm in the campus center gym on Thursday. On Sunday the last APB movie, Revolutionary Road, will be shown. Free dinner and a movie, you know I will be there! And finally the SMOM, Friday at 8pm in the Hang. Also, everyone should be ready for all the families that will be attending the UNE Day. Maybe stike up some conversation and maybe make some friends that will be attending the school nect year. :)
If I didn't bring attention to something, please post a comment and Iw will be sure to bring attention to it as soon as possibnle. Have a good day everyone and for those celebrating it HAPPY EASTER!!!!
Merry Meet and Farewell for now!!!
Hiya Everyone!!!
What a weekend! (At least for me) I have participated in school events and done a huge load of homework and I still have stuff to do XD Well, I wanted to post some pictures from last night’s Spring semi, talk about what things have been going on the last few days and also what you can look forward to this upcoming week.
Last night’s dance was awesome! I went with a huge group of friends. Half in my car, half in another. We arrived a little after the dance started, but that is how we planned it earlier. I was on my feet the entire time, enjoying every minute! ^^ I think I would have to rate it as one of the best dances I have been to while attending UNE. I can’t wait for more to come!!
(One of the chandeliers and an idea of how many people were there.)
(My friend Nick and his girlfriend Ashley ^^)
(A couple of my friends dancing and playing around ^^)
Also on Friday was Relay for Life. Unfortunately, I didn’t attend, but many of my friends did. One, a Ms. Jackie, was there the entire time because she was helping run it. Thank you everyone who attended and Congratulations to all that stayed up the entire night. I know we do it already, but you stayed up and remained moving which I find requires more energy than staying in our dorms all night.
Tonight was the ABP Movie “Yes Man”. I had seen it previously when it first came to theaters, but there was free pizza and wings and Jim Carry. I just couldn’t pass it up ^^ I loved it and hope to see it again. From the laughter I assume others that were there felt the same.
Coming up this week is the International Fashion show. I will be in it along with many others sharing their heritage. Come and support your fellow UNE students and learn about how diverse our campus is! I will be attending the first of our rehearsals tomorrow and will hope to get more information about it. I will keep everyone updated!
Well, that is all for now. If I didn’t get to a topic you wanted to know about, please post a comment and I will be sure to get to it next time. And don’t be afraid to start discussions here.
Merry Meet and Farewell for now!!!
Hiya Everyone!!!
Welcome back from break! I hope everyone was able to find some time to relax. I was very busy for my little sisters ceremony (which I will be talking about in another blog), but it was rewarding in the end! ^^ If you weren't able to relax do not fret for we only have about 30 days of classes left (Yes, it’s that close!!!) and you should be able to relax some over the summer.
Today I want to post a shorter blog about plane trips. I know we have already done this, but if you read about this now and store it in your memory maybe you will come back to check up and maybe take some of my suggestions.
First I want to address what to do when you are on a flight. For many that attend this school you are able to drive to and from school easily. But others (such as myself) have to take a plane flight to get home. Depending on the time of day the flight is and how long the flight is there are various activities you can participate in. When I take a trip I make sure I have a book to read, some puzzles, my laptop and a pillow. I'm sure you can guess what one would do with these objects. Most of the time I sleep because I lose time flying across time zones so I have to make up for it, but on my way back I try to entertain myself as much as possible to stay awake. This is something you should try to do when crossing time zones because it will allow the transition to come easier to you. Also, I find that airplanes can get pretty cold, especially by the window, so I bring an extra pair of socks or slippers. This way when you are in the air you can switch shoes and keep your feet warm. If your feet are warm, the rest of your body will follow suit. One other thing you can do is strike a conversation with the person next to you. Our generation has the worst social skills in history, so what better place to practice then on a plane. Now, I don't mean bombard your neighbor, but introduce yourself, ask them where they are going and why. If they are distant then stop, but it’s likely you will find the person is happy to find a companion. If you are lucky you may make a connection for the future. I've met some pretty interesting characters and remember them to this day. Now, what I do to pass the time may not suit your fancy, so I encourage you to post your ideas in a comment and get a discussion started!
The second thing I want to talk about it transportation to and from the airport. This came to my attention when I arrive Monday morning from an overnight flight and learned that my original transportation would not be able to pick me up. So, I started thinking of ways to avoid that mess in the future. First, make sure you have some way to go to or leave the airport. I don't drive and park because I don't want to pay the money it would take to keep it there. If you drive yourself, then you can disregard this. ^^ Second, make sure you have a back up form or transportation. I would have made plans for one of my others friends to be available if needed. Next, if neither of my first two plans fell through I would have bus and taxi information and extra money on me. I always carry taxi money with me in case of an emergency. You never know when something is going to happen. If you have the money and information you can catch a bus or taxi if one is available. As I said before, maybe these aren't things you would perform or suggest, so please post a comment and share what you have to say!
Again, I hope everyone had a great break! I know it’s a bit sucky (maybe more than a bit for others) to go home for a week only to come back to school, but as I said we will be home again in no time!!! XD As always, if you want me to bring attention to something please post a comment and I will be sure to address it in my next blog! Thanks for reading again!
Merry Meet and Farewell for now!!!
PS.
Don’t' forget about Hall Olympics! Tonight was a trivia game and there will be more activities throughout the week. Go and support your dorm for a pretty awesome prize!!! See ya next time!
Hiya Everyone!!!
This is going to be a shorter blog because I am trying to get ready to go home tomorrow *does a little happy dance*. So let me begin by congratulating everyone who was asked back to be an RA or those who had applied and accepted! Fortunately, I will be joining you and I am very excited to meet our team!!! Our first training is Sunday, April 5. I can't wait to meet everyone!!!
I also would like to congratulate everyone on making it through midterms! If anyone had multiple midterms this week they are more than ready for break (i.e. I had three just today >.<). Well, Spring Break is here and so is time for fun and relaxation. I will be taking plenty of pictures and hopefully posting blogs, so if you have time between relaxing and partying please stop by and check out what I will be doing.
Oh, I have not told you what I will be doing! Well, I am going home (oh, Arizona I have missed you so!). There is no snow and no cold, only plenty of sunshine ^^. I will be preparing for and participating in my little sister's coming of age ceremony for her Native tribe. I will tell you more about it as I post blogs throughout the week.
Have a great break everyone!!! And as always you can post comments and ask for me to bring attention to something I promise to talk about in my next blog!
Merry Meet and Farewell for now!!!
Hiya Everyone!
First let me congratulate our UNE Basketball Team! TCCC Champs! I'm proud of them and can't wait to see how next year is going to turn out.
So, now on to the topic: midterms. Last week and this week is full of them (I have 3 this week >.<). I've been studying all weekend and I'm sure I will be working all this week. The stress level is sure to rise. All RA applicants also will find out if they made the cut Wednesday, March 4th.
With all this stress I found it fitting to attend Stress-X which was from 2pm-5pm. There were many act ivies people could participate in from start to finish. Everyone started with building their own bears, then they could make sand creations, paint a thermometer, make an ornament and other things while snacking on cookies and hot chocolate. The movie Bolt started around 2:30pm and then other activities started afterwards. People could paint cups at 3pm and make photo coasters at 4pm. There was also a raffle at 4:30pm. For those that attended the entire time would have been able to collect everything they had since very few people showed up because of the snow fall. In the below pictures you will see a pretty good idea of how few people were there. I was able to do everything and there was plenty left over at the end of the day. I had a great time and I hope that everyone that attended did as well.
(The bears available to build)
(People building their bears)
(People painting their cups)
(Painting snowman thermometers)
Well, that is all for now! Good luck on all of your midterms and I hope you don't stress yourselves out too much. Hang in there, Spring Break is just around the corner!!! As always post an idea or question in a comment and I will be sure to address it in my next blog!
Merry Meet and Farewell for now!!!
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