In the Season of Step Sing

With it being my first year at Samford, I had no idea Step Sing was such a big deal. Tomorrow is opening night, with a show on Friday and Saturday night as well. The whole campus is talking about; our banners even hang in the Caf. Paizley, Liz, Abby, and I are all members of Freshman Ladies. We have practiced almost everyday since we returned from winter break, and now the weekend is upon us. But we are far from being over. Today is dress rehearsal, and like the on the actual show nights, we have to be ready and lined up at 5. The show starts at 7. Hmm. I have a 3 to 5 o'clock class. So yeah, I'm wearing my costume under my clothes, and yeah, my hair is looking ridiculous. Oh and one more thing - no dinner for me tonight. Show business is tough.

Even though today has been rather annoying and the rest of the weekend isn't going to be convenient. I am so glad I am in Step Sing. We really have a great show. A show, I feel, could finish in the top 5. But whether we win or not, I have made so many great, new friends through this whole process and I've become closer to the ones I already had. Go Team!

Snow Day!

When my alarm clock went off this morning, I instantly scanned outside the window, seeing if the ground was covered in snow as was predicted. Alas, the ground was clear and I got up and went to class. But, it was during Sociology class, when we noticed the snow beginning to fall. About an hour later, the snow was beginning to blanket the campus with white.

Even though I have not been feeling well this week (I think I managed to pick up a stomach flu somewhere), I had to play in the snow. So after getting all bundle up, I headed down to Pittman to gather the team. Of course, we had to go to lunch first, but after lunch, we headed out to the quad for some quality time in the snow. We were some of the first people out there, since some classes were still in (Only classes after 1pm were actually canceled). Becca, Liz, Paizley, and I wandered through the quad, throwing around snowballs and taking a pictures. Eb caught up with us, and we build a snowman, a first for some. He was huge; Liz reports that he was 5 feet tall. There was not much too him. Mainly snow, covered in grass with 2 branches sticking out as his arms. Sadly, he lived a short life. While we were not looking (sledding actually) someone knocked it down.

After an hour or two, we headed inside because we were freezing. (No one really had the correct snow equipment.) We rested, and after an additional, yet short, trip outside again, we came back. We put the movie Stardust in, and Shea made everyone hot chocolate. I was so comfortable! Sadly, Liz, Paizley, and I had to go to Step Sing practice. But because we missed dinner in the caf, we made a trip to Qudoba for a late dinner.

What can I say, it was a wonderful day in the snow. I did not imagine this morning that we would have snow tonight, nor did I ever think we would have so much. But I hope it happens again, and soon. Today was a perfect day!

My Life Seems to Revolve Around the Pitt

I find it funny to think about how much of my day revolves around Pittman. Even though I am a resident of Vail, where I do most of my studying, I still manage to spend a good amount of time in the Pitt each day. Today, for example, I went to my 8 am class then walked over to Pittman to meet up with the team before convo. Then I went to French, followed by an additional trip. I went up to my room to study/run a few errands/eat lunch, but after a few hours, I was in Pittman yet again. Even after Step Sing practice, I made a quick stop to collect some of my things and say goodnight to the team. It's rather ridiculous. They have always joked around that I should be given one of the spare rooms in Pittman. I would be content with an external key.

There is no major breaking news from today. Becca has been sick, and when I walked into Kaleigh and Shea's room, there was a make shift bed on the floor for Courtney, a place where she can avoid the sickness. Paizley, Liz, Abby, and I had Step Sing practice, yet again. Most of it is suppose to be a secret, yet honestly, I would tell you all about it, I'm just too tired to do it now.

So even though I spend most of my day in Pittman, I always end my days in Vail. My mattress is not as comfortable as the one I have at home, but it makes due. Christin (my roommate) and I left our red and white Christmas lights up (since they totally work for Valentine's Day and other spring holidays!) and they make me very happy. Goodnight.

- Sarah