An Outrageous Goal

 I've always had a fascination with writing in short hand. These days technology has become so advanced that we are able to take notes or send a message simply by speaking into a cell phone. Because of this, short hand has become a dying breed of written communication. It is an outrageous goal of mine to be able to write in short hand. To be able to write in an official code that has long been forgotten.
I discovered short hand from my Grandma who learned it while she was working as a secretary
She used short hand for other useful tasks even as a mother. She kept a diary during the period she was not teaching school, when her children were small. She would write entries, all in short hand, of the daily activities and occurrences of her life as a young mother. When making Christmas lists for her three children, she would write "Steve": ( and then the rest in short hand). This drove my dad and his brothers and sister crazy. I love for her to show me her diaries when I am visiting her and my Grandad.

Life As a UT Student

My years at the University of Tennessee have been far from easy. As a senior, I look back on my time in college and name time management as one of the most important lessons learned. At UT, there are several other obstacles that pose as challanges for students, besides the regular course load. UT is notrious for having a horrible parking system, and making their students the last priority in virtually every scenerio. Whether it be building design, tuition payment options, course registration, commuting to campus, or residing on campus, UT has given it's students a run for their money. Needless to say, nothing at UT is easy to do.
I am greatful to be graduating in the Spring. This is not only because I will have earned a college degree, but also because I will be free to move to another city. I am excited to graduate and go out into the world. I am an old-spirited person and feel as though I will thrive in an enviornment that contains a more diversified age group.The characteristics about living in Knoxville and attending UT that I will miss consist mostly of the frustrating, bitter-sweet memories that I've learned to laugh about. I am blessed to have educated parents that have helped me through college, every step of the way. I believe that without the support from my family, I would have never gotten through my first semester.

Most Embarrassing Moment

The most embarrassing moment I can remember happened when I was at Steak n' Shake with my 7th grade boyfriend, Jesse. We were with another "couple" enjoying a romantic milkshake after an innocent evening of Wednesday night church. Unfortunately, I was plagued with chronic snotty nose and mild asthma so when Jesse's friend made a hilarious joke, I inadvertently shot a snot rocket out of my nose because I had a mouth full of ice cream. Jesse was sitting right across form me and while he was laughing he looked at me and said "EEEWWWWW!!!".