life is good!

BUMegan — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:19:00 GMT

I really just don't understand how it's almost February already. I really can't believe it!! Thankfully, February doesn't seem like it will be boring at all, thanks to having to work some weekends AND getting to go to Chicago a couple of times. So maybe life isn't exciting in the traditional sense, but there is definitely alot more going on!'

My parents and little sister Caitlin were in town this weekend. I absolutely LOVE when they come visit. I had to work on Saturday, but then we went out to dinner to a restaurant called Sahm's which was SO, SO good. Shawna (Mine and Erin's old temporary roommate and totally a member of the O'Rourke family!) was also in town, so we got to go out with her and Nisha too. I love when the four of us are together because we have such a good time and it is just really nice to have them here! :) Sunday was brunch with the family (Cafe Patachou=AMAZING.) and watching the game. Can I say that I was actually bored for the first half? I was really disappointed with how it was going, UNTIL the fourth quarter. TOTALLY BRILLIANT. Eli Manning was awesome-it was definitely worth it up to the final seconds of that game. I loved it! It was really good to see the Giants win-I am such a fan of the Manning family, because to me they are such good representations of how professional athletes should act and carry themselves. Glad to see the Giants pull of such an awesome upset...

In response to the last time I posted, I did go see 27 dresses. A pretty cute movie (a little predictable) and James Mardsen is really cute in it. AshleighTaylor left a really good post about an idea for a girls night, and I definitely used her suggestion this weekend! Friday night Nisha, Shawna and I got sushi and just hung out. (There MIGHT have been some ice cream involved too, but it seems a little crazy to say that we wanted ice cream in February. No judging though, right??!!)

Last week was a little crazy as we had our Scholar's Forum program on Saturday, but also had the Bloggers chatting with students last Wednesday. BUBrad and I were here to witness the craziness that IS the student bloggers. Brad posted a lot of the video that was recorded on youtube (if you want to check it out, the website is: www.youtube.com/butlerbloggers) I had never met a couple of the bloggers and they are AWESOME. I definitely had a very fun night with them, even if I'm the...adult of the group....HA! On a side note....apparently knowing the Cupid shuffle helps with the admission process....thanks to ChristinaD for showing everyone how it's done!!! (HA...riiiightttt...)

Work might be a little crazy this week, with trying to read applications that are still coming in, making phone calls and plan spring travel, but I am definitely ok with crazy. I LOVE it when it is and when we are busy...to me it means we are doing something right, and I'm so grateful that I have the opportunity to work here with all these wonderful people to get to do what we do. I've been presented a lot of great opportunties and have met a lot of great people along the way ( not to mention all the cool experiences I've had here!!!) so hopefully this year is EVEN better. :)

Another thing I'm excited for is a conference this weekend. (Ok yes, sometimes conferences can be boring, but I've got high hopes for this one!) Andy, Chris, Pam and I (all three are other Admission Counselors here) are going to stay at the Renaissance hotel in downtown Chicago for the conference, which is Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. I absolutely LOVE downtown Chicago, so I'm excited to get a chance to travel there next weekend! I'll be sure to keep you posted as to whether or not the conference was boring ;)

Finally, if any senior has questions about the enrollment forms, Early Registration or anything, please let me know. Hopefully I can help!

why is life so boring in january?!

BUMegan — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:13:00 GMT

To be honest, I don't really have a lot to talk about. Life has been pretty uneventful as of late, and while I welcome the change, it also can be boring! I'm hoping this weekend brings a little more excitement back into my life!

There's a movie that's coming out I am really excited to see-27 Dresses. Yes, I know TOTAL girl movie and definitely a chick flick, but I'm a really big fan of Katherine Heigl and James Mardsen so I'm hoping we can go see it this weekend when it comes out! I am definitely one of those people who always think about going to see movies I like, and NEVER end up seeing them. It sucks, because then I forget about them entirely after they leave the theatre. My new goal is to watch some movies that I haven't seen during spring travel when I'm up in Chicago. Spring travel is wayyyyy less stressful, as compared to a really full schedule during the fall. I love travel, and especially love the time I get to spend in Chicago in the spring. It starts the process over with Juniors, and it's a lot of fun to meet the students I'll be working with so early on in their college search process. I don't start though, until March, so I'll keep you posted as to how that goes and where I'm headed!

I had to dogsit this week for a friend....she has a yorkshire terrier that's about a year old, and let me tell you, it really made me NOT want any pets. I go back and forth, thinking I'd like a dog. I think, after this whole thing, I'm giving up the idea permanently. No offense, but I really don't think pets are my thing...as witnessed by my week of dogsitting....

I would, however, like to point out that (speaking of dogs) bulldogs broke the top ten most popular dogs list this year, which is apparently compiled by the American Kennel Club. (seriously! who would have thought they make lists like this?!!) Our mascot, Blue 2, actually blogged about it, and you can see what he said here:

www.butlerblue2.blogspot.com

It's a really funny site, so be sure to check it out!

Other than that, life is pretty quiet here. Colin Powell is coming to speak in about a month which is REALLY exciting for campus. Even now, as a staff member, it still amazes me, the opportunities afforded to the students, faculty and staff here. I'm excited at the idea of it!!

Finally, to end, our basketball team is doing SO WELL THIS YEAR! Props to them, to Coach Stevens and all the other coaches. It's been a great season so far!

Have a great holiday weekend:)

BUMegan's Blog : 27 dresses

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why is life so boring in january?!