Hard work pays off

Let me backtrack a little bit...

This is the third time I have attended this summer conference and every year there is an awards ceremony. I love awards and watching people win awards and this ceremony is no different. However, Florida has never won at this conference, mostly because they have never nominated themselves, but it has always been disappointing. Once I took over as President, I was determined to nominate Florida for at least one award and I worked my behind to have a successful year that was deserving of such an award.

Fast forward...

It paid off. We won! Not only did we win the award that I nominated my chapter for, The Local Excellence Award, but I won an award too :) My dear friends nominated me for Outstanding Leader and I won! I am beyond thrilled and little bit sad too. I feel as though I made such an impact in one short year, but now I have to graduate. I keep imagining what cold have been if I had gotten involved earlier and had more time.

This mission if you do so choose to accept will start in 12 hours.

Mission Destination: New Orleans

Transportation: Roadtrip

Length of Stay: 12 days

Tomorrow is the day in which I will learn to sit in a car for 8 hours. I have never, NEVER, been in on a road trip of this caliber and I am frightened. On the other hand, I couldn't ask for better road trip companions and for that I am looking forward to the trip.

Things I am most looking forward to: Bourbon street, creole food, open container law, seeing my friends from around the country, Outreach to Teach, meeting new friends, conference workshops, etc.

New Orleans, here we come! Get ready for the party!

Moral of the story: if I can remember what happens each night, I'll blog about it!

I got me a real paying job :)

Ever since my favorite store closed and left me unemployed, i have tried to decide how I wanted to waste my Summer away. I finally decided that babysitting would be a great way for me to interact with kids, but it is more open ended and flexible then a job at a daycare or preschool.

Thus began the search. I tried Craigslist, my university, babysitters.com, a local nanny placement agency and just when I thought I would never find a job or a family, I received a return email! I went, I interviewed, and I never heard back...

I was so upset, I thought the family really liked me, but then again, I think alot of people like me and it turns out..NOT SO!


I decided to give up and apply for some positions at the mall, a daycare, etc. I went on an interview or two and then I GOT A RETURN EMAIL FROM THE FAMILY! They like me, they really like me and want me to nanny for them this Summer :) I am not sure what I got myself into, the family has 3 kids, 2 dogs, and some chickens and I am working 8-5 M-F.

Anyways, it looks like this girl is a working girl! and I am very happy about it.

Moral of the Story: Just when you think it is all over, it might just turn around and be a happy day!

Alays a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride...

Not like I'm complaining! This little lady, wants nothing to do with marriage or kids until she is at least 30. Seriously, I want to be settled, in my career, and very independent before I decide to share my life with someone FOREVER!


I am however, thrilled for one of my friends who is recently engaged and asked our very close group of friends to be bridesmaids! It is going to be a blast planning and throwing an excellent bridal shower and bachelorette party!


Moral of the story: This is going to be tons of fun and I have already started to collect penis shaped items in celebration!

I am so excited :)

For those who are unaware, I am 1 semester awat from graduating with my Master's degree and I am so excited about it!

My last semester is not spend hunched over a pile of books in the library writing my thesis vigorously... I get to spend my last semester in a classroom teaching students to read, write, and have fun! I am thrilled with this because that means that I am three weeks away from being done with classes and tests and papers :)

However, I am thrilled that I have been placed at the elementary school that I requested with the teacher that I requested! I am so excited!

Moral of the story: I am going into classrooms and teaching kids. I hope they can handle Ms. Roberts and my crazy ideas

More about Me

I found this little quiz on Facebook and I really liked it, so here goes nothing!

Ten Things I Wish I Could Say to anyone

10. I think you are overly self-confident
9. I wish you hadn't said it.
8. Why?
7. Are you glad it's finally over?
6. I'm so jealous :)
5. I'm so proud of you
4. Take out the trash
3. Do you remember that time we laughed so hard it hurt?
2. I miss hanging out
1. I am disgusted by your habits.


- Nine things about myself -

9. I am very opinionated
8. I like veggies.. alot!
7. I am almost done with school!
6. I am obsessed with baking right now
5. I just got a Summer job!
4. I am thrilled about my placement for my internship next Fall
3. I like cats
2. I wear size 10 shoes
1. I'm happy right now



- Eight ways to win my heart -

8. Make me laugh!
7. Make me feel pretty
6. Be intelligent..and us it
5. Write me a note, just because.
4. Change the oil in my car
3. Know the difference between dress shoes and sneakers
2. Sing me a song
1. Understand me without judging me


- Seven things that cross my mind a lot -

7. School
6. Moving out of Florida
5. Friends
4. Family
3. What would have happened if I never came to UF
2. Judgments form others
1. Money


- Six things I do before I fall asleep

6. Grab a drink
5. Shower
4. Set my alarm
3. Read
2. Put T.V. on
1. Give Gracie (my cat) a rub down


- Five things you're wearing right now -

5. Pink shirt
4. Vest
3. Capris
2. Grey and Black Necklace
1. Flip Flops


- Four friends who mean a lot -

4. Steven
3. Sammy
2. The fab five
1. Kaylin


- Three songs that lately you listen to often -

3. Banana Pancakes - jack Johnson
2. Empire State of Mind - Alcia Keys and Jay- Z
1. Chasing pavements - Adele


- Two things you want to do before you die -

2. Write a book.
1. Travel around the world.


- One confession -
1. I am addicted to my computer.

Moral of the story: I like talking about myself :) I hope you like it too.

Now that we have a relationship, maybe I should introduce myself.

Inspired by many blogs that I have visited, I have decided to list 100 things about me:

1. My name is Laura.
2. but I have a second first name too. Ann
3. I am 22
4. I am a Florida Gator!
5. I love all things orange and blue
6. I am in Grad school
7. I am not a fan of my program.
   
8. I am on Weight Watchers
9. I love Spinach
10. I hate grilled cheese sandwiches.
11. I have a fear of dancing.
    
12. Hungry Girl is my new bible.
13. I have a love of cheese..all kinds.
14. I really love my cellphone.
15. I want to be a teacher when I grow up.
16. I want to teach Special Education.
17. I have a fear of failing.
18. I plan on moving to New York after I graduate.
19. The big apple is amazing and beautiful in my opinion
20. I want to live in a teeny tiny apartment that has brick walls.
    
21. I am not looking for a relationship...shocker.
    
22. I want to eventually settle down, but I want to be secure with my career first.
23. I don't understand the rush to get married at a young age.
24. I might have kids, but the idea of birth creeps me out.
25. I'll most likely adopt.
26. Bathtubs are also one of my phobias. Bathing in your own filth? Why?
    
27. I have an awesome digital camera.
28. I have traveled to 7 states since last March. New York, Philadelphia, California, Washington, South Carolina, Georgia, and Arkansas.
29. I have been to 4 countries also. St. Maarten, The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and The British Virgin Islands.
30. I love traveling and want to do it all the time.
    
31. I have BIG dreams for my life, but no one really knows them.
32. I am currently jobless.
33. I have three cats. they shed a lot of hair.
34. Dogs seem like a big commitment.
    
35. I currently live with my younger sister.
36. We are often asked if we are twins, this is not the case.
37. I want to write a book.
38. I have a really hard time trusting people.
39. I could count my family members on one hand.
40. I have never met any of my aunts, uncles, or cousins.
41. I hope that this can happen one day.
42. I have 4 siblings, but have only met 2 of them.
    
43. I grew up in Daytona Beach, FL.
44. It is not as cool as you may think. Unless you love NASCAR or drive a motorcycle.
45. I love to read.
46. My favorite author is Sophie Kinsella.
47. I am also a fan of Karyn Bosnak and Jen Lancaster.
48. I really want to attend Blogher 10 because its in New York.
49. I am very involved in a club at school.
50. I wish others were as involved.
51. I have trouble delegating because of fact #15.
52. I have no artistic talent ever.
    
53. I have never read the actual bible
54. I have not stepped inside of a church for over two years
55. I like to scrapbook, but I have no time.
56. I love listening to music when I'm doing homework
57. I like Jack Johnson
58. I have a lot of acquaintances, but only a few friends.
    
59. I love my friends.
60. I am sad to say that I have lost a lot of friends over the years.
    
61. I love to laugh.
62. People say I have a great laugh.
63. I love haunted houses.
64. I enjoy Harry Potter. A LOT.
65. I do not understand the hype with Twilight.
66. I have not read the books, but I did see the movies. Still don't like it.
67. I enjoy spending Holidays with family.
68. I love pedicures.
69. and enjoy getting my nails done too.
    
70. I like to drink alcohol.
71. but I like to also remember what happened while I drank.
72. I am a fan of Postsecret.
73. I read my bloglines subscriptions three times daily.
    
74. My macbook is pink.
75. I love to bake.
    
76. I recently signed up for a baking class.
    
77. I love Showtime! Shows like Weeds, Dexter, US of Tara, and Nurse Jackie.
    
78. My favorite candy is heath bar.
79. I prefer using rubber cement to glue.
80. I really enjoy diet coke, diet sprite, and diet dr. pepper
81. I subscribe to multiple magazines: Cosmo, Weight Watchers, Rachel Ray, and People.
82. I really enjoy Rachel Ray and her 30 minute meals.
83. I own orange Rachel Ray pots.
84. I cook with them daily.
85. I normally wear my hair blonde, but I went one year as a dark brunette.
86. I prefer cold weather to hot weather.
87. I love wearing jeans with boots.
88. I have one tattoo and one nose piercing.
89. I can not imagine wearing contacts.
90. I like flip flops and sandals.
91. I cannot eat with chopsticks, I have tried.
92. I wish I had more time to read.
93. I wish I were better with my money.
94. I hope that 2010 is as good as 2009
95. I cannot fathom how this year will end when I graduate and move away from the friends I have made.
96. I will miss Gainesville and the University of Florida.
97. I will miss my family.
98. I am excited to start a new life with a degree and a career (hopefully).
99. I am getting used to this blogging thing.
100. I hope that more people will find me and listen to what I have to say.

I hope that you enjoyed getting to know more about me! I know that I struggled a little bit with coming up with 100 things that seemed interesting enough for anyone to read about me.

Moral of the Story: I am (semi) interesting, at least I think so.