November 12...I REALLY can't believe that it's mid November already. This is my second week back in the office, first full week back (thanks to a random trip to Chicago last week) and let me tell you...I think I could be going cross-eyed. I returned to my office to find STACKS of applications all over. My absolutely amazing student assistant (GO TRICIA!) has been so wonderful in prepping all of the applications I have, so I can just sit and read. Which is what I've been doing. Jealous?? Hence the blog entry-I needed a break... and thought this would be the perfect mini distraction before going through more applications this afternoon! To the many, many students who have applied-nice job! I'm impressed how on the ball everyone seems to be in getting in their applications to Butler. Congratulations :)
This weekend was quiet again for me. Not sure what my problem has been, but I've been ALL about staying home and just relaxing. We hosted our LAST Butler 101 on Saturday, and I think it went really, really well. Danielle, our event coordinator, does such a wonderful job. Congrats to her for a great event and for being done with BU101's...til next year!! After the event, my sister (Erin) and I went to lunch with Klint. It was a nice little way to celebrate, even if I was kinda tired!
Saturday night the roommates and I stayed in and watched The Holiday. A total girl movie, I know, but a cute romantic comedy for anyone who's a fan of Kate Winslet, Jack Black, Jude Law or Cameron Diaz. As much as I would hate to admit it, it's a really cute movie that I really did enjoy. But that's the girly side of me coming out! :p
Yesterday I went to Borders for awhile. I honestly LOVE bookstores. I could spend HOURS just looking, reading and browsing. I had a gift card, which makes going to a store like that even better. I got the second season of "The Office." I think it's a pretty good choice, considering I haven't been able to watch any episodes recently. Troy and I were only able to get through a little less than half of Season Two, so I'm excited to finish it! Apparently the second half is even better than the first (according to Troy) so that will be my new goal!
On a side note-the weather has been AWFUL here. I am almost positive our apartment building got hit by lightning Sunday morning, because the TV no longer works. I guess I'll have to watch my new DVDs on my computer...
Finally, thanks to Lake Forest High School-they were my very last high school visit of this travel season and it was a GREAT last visit! I went up to Chicago last Wednesday for it, grabbed lunch with a friend of mine (Mike!), (yes, another Admission Counselor. We are JUST that cool ;) and met with some wonderful students. So thanks to you all!
That's about it. Now back to reading applications....wish me luck!