Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Surrounded by Geography

After a day of running around, completely projects, doing volunteer work with my favorite club, and representing my other favorite club at a leadership council, I figured that I could come home and relax a bit. Sinking into the couch, I suddenly came upon the realization that tomorrow is, in fact, Wednesday which means I have quite a bit to do.

Tomorrow is going to be particularly busy and fraught with geography related goings-on. The first endeavor of the day will be my first real interview...ever...in my life. I am very excited as it would allow me to work during both during the school year and during the summer while undergoing undergraduate research. I really do hope that I get this position as it would give me a lot of hands-on, real world experience.

The second item on the agenda is a remote sensing presentation. It only has to be a few minutes long, but, while I am prepared, I do not like to be in front of a lot of people. At least I will already be dressed up from the interview!

The final undertaking of the day will be my GIS lab practical. I will have 50 minutes to complete a mapping assignment. I am confident in my ability to complete this test, but I am apprehensive in not knowing what I will need to do.

I am a little nervous about tomorrow. I feel that I am going to be constantly put on the spot throughout the day, which makes me a little uncomfortable, but they are all very important for my personal progress and growth in geography.

I am heading to be now to get a good night's rest. Wish me luck for tomorrow!

Until next time!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Time Travel

Just to start things off, I am going to quit apologizing for months of missed blogs. The blogger website was incompatible with my computer for most of this year, but I am very happy to be back!

It is already the end of the fall semester. It has been a long, hard, time-consuming 15 credits, but this has been the most important semester for really getting hands-on experience with what I will be doing in the real world. Also, during this semester, I have been invited to several honors societies and have gladly joined them. I hope to make great friends in these new circles as well as expand my horizons.

As per standard Jessie behavior, I am crafting in my spare time. Knitting has proven to be the dominant choice and I am learning how to knit outside of basic squares and rectangles. I have actually created something extremely adorable, but I cannot reveal it yet as it is a Christmas present for one of you!

Jewelery making has been an enjoyable side-hobby as well and may turn out to be a profitable one! My good friend, Hunter, has commissioned me to create several Christmas presents for his family and I could not be more excited!

I will continue to post about my adventures, travels, and just about anything else I may do as well as adventures I have already had in the past few months, as I am sure none of you want to miss out on those! I really do enjoy blogging, especially knowing that I have my family and friends as my readers. I hope to be able to do it more frequently, now that I can use the site once more.

Until next time!