Decisions

I suppose it would be polite of me to bring you up to date. I decided that I am not going to apologize for the delay in posts anymore because there would be an absurd number of apologies. Continuing on, a lot has happened since Christmas. I am near completion of the Spring semester and gearing up to begin summer courses, clinic and my capstone project. The summer, will be my LAST summer session of my academic career EVER (unless I decide to pursue my Ph.D.)!! Along with my summer course load, I will also be attending 2 weddings. One of which will take place in Iowa, where my friend and classmate Aly will get married to her beau of 8 years! It's about time, I'd say! Leah, my dearest friend, will be getting married in St. Louis the beginning of September. I am privileged to be her Maid of Honor and feel ashamed for my lack of assistance. Distance makes this difficult as she is living in Kentucky. Rest assured, there WILL be a bachelorette party and I will be purchasing my plane tickets soon.

In August, I am attending a student event hosted and paid for by a hearing aid manufacturer, Phonak. This company resides in Chicago, so me and my other classmates will fly out to Chi-town and have a great time socializing with other graduate students, learning about amplification options/products and exploring Chicago. Then, I will be starting a new job at Boys Town National Research Hospital in Doug Keefe's Ph.D. physiological acoustics lab as his research assistant. As many of you are aware, I approached Doug about potentially using his facility and equipment for my research project. Not only did he say yes, but he also offered me a job on the spot! In fact, I will be able to complete my research project while working in his lab! However, the downside was that I had to inform my current employer about this wonderful opportunity. She was very understanding, disappointed, but understanding. I explained my decision and respect for the EHDI program which resulted in encouragement from my co-workers.

Oh yes, I don't think I have shared yet, that I AM GOING TO GREECE! Another part of my summer plan includes going to Greece and volunteering for the International Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Hearing Screenings/Hearing Aid Fittings. Cori and I were selected through an application process to represent UNL and Nebraska as student volunteers. I am truly excited about this experience. BUT, at this point, we have not received any funding to go to Greece as was initially thought. So, there is a possibility that I will withdraw my acceptance due to the fact that $4,000 + to volunteer is a lot to ask of a college student. Plus, I will be missing 2 weeks of classes-did I mention that my classes are 5 week sessions? I hope everything works out, it just may work in a manner I didn't expect; such is life!

R-word | Spread the Word to End the Word

R-word | Spread the Word to End the Word

5 year old needs a job before getting married - funny!

What every dad hopes to hear from his daughter.

All I Want For Christmas(With Me)

Merry Christmas everyone from Keenan Cahill-YouTube lip-sinking sensation. Check out all of his videos. He caught the attention of Chelsea Handler who had him on her show as a guest and also had 50 cent surprise Keenan while filming a video.

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON

This is one of my favorite videos of all time; a good laugh for those who are easily entertained.

My Weekend

ahhh, I have the place to myself with nothing to study and nowhere to be. Just me and my personal agenda, which is nothing! Although, nothing usually turns into something, like clean the apartment and do all those things I said I would do when I wasn't busy with school. So, while I fill my day of doing nothing up, take a  look at what I have been up to:

I kept busy studying for finals and completing final projects, but all are done and turned in! I had a wonderful semester; everything I have been learning seemed to tie together and I learned a LOT of useful information.

Erin and I went to almost all of the Nebraska home football games. Stephanie and I were able to go to the very last Big 12 conference game against CU. This was definitely a wonderful experience-waiting in line for 2 hours to claim your seat and then wait for the 90 minute clock to start. Finally, the 3-4 hour game would begin and yes, students stand the entire game.

I had a hair color change. Something different and fun! In fact, the woman who had her hair done after me, went for the same color and my stylist said " if you aren't meant to be blonde, you are meant to be a red-head." 

I found time to put up the Christmas tree before Thanksgiving so that way Erin and I could enjoy it even longer!

I remember my first experience with Elk Creek Water. I'm happy to see that Stephanie was just as excited! Quick tid bit about Stephanie: she doesn't like the name Steph. She thinks it sounds 'butch'. I have been calling her Steph for as long as I can remember and just found this out!

Double Dream Hands!

A little exercise for everyone at home to try! :)