On Thursday at 8am, I had to go to the dentist to fix all of my "problems", (lol ... so terrible!) I was there for almost 3 hours and I was sore until last night!
On Friday at 5:15am, I got up bright and early to go to Franklin for the President's Conference for Farm Bureau. Jessica and I were being recognized for representing TN for Collegiate Discussion Meet in next February during the lunch, and Mr. Curtis invited me for the day's activities. We had a great ham breakfast and then I learned a lot about groups that target agriculture from an intense woman from New York. During the breakout sessions, I spent a lot of time talking to David about Ag. Council. I also saw Clint!, my surrogate uncle. He was representing UT Extension. Before lunch, the Chairman and Chairwoman of both the Tennessee Democratic and Republican parties "debated" in front of the conference, and Lee Maddox was the moderator. Loving politics the way I do, I found it very interesting. It was also difficult masking my bias towards the Republican chairwoman, who did an exceptional job of representing John McCain. Despite having to wake up early, I'm glad I went, because I picked up a few things I can incorporate into Discussion Meet later on.
On Saturday, I desperately needed new jeans, and Mom and I went to Old Navy. I love Oldy Navy because sizes seem the most consistent and things there actually fit me! Because of a great sale, I got 4 (yes, four!) pair of pants. As silly as it sounds, I got a good range of "colors". A light pair, a dark pair, one in between, and some dark khakis. Then we went to Liz's and swam a little in her awesome pool! Later that night we watched Michael Phelps make history! I am extremely inspired by what he has done, and I have already thought of how I can incorporate his story into a unit for a leadership class. Dad and I watched some concert DVD's like we do some Saturday nights - last night was 311, Sheryl Crowe, Peter Gabriel, and The Police.
This morning I made breakfast, as usual for Sundays, and then Dad and I watched Vantage Point.
Then ... I started my huge task of "getting my life together" -- cleaning out my entire room. To most, this may seem easy. However, my room is almost as big as my parents', and I not only have tons of clothing and items from still from high school (that I never use or wear), but all of the things I accumulated while I lived in Corlew. So, as I glance in my planner and see nothing penciled in for this week, I am going to organize my entire tangible life. Tomorrow will be mostly culling all the clothing I don't wear so I can donate them. I also have gathered all of my old FFA shirts and am planning to make a quilt from them.
Showing posts with label agriculture. Show all posts
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Decoration Shopping and Fair Week
The past few days back home in Sumner County have been really productive. I got to come home to Castalian Springs on Saturday night and Mom and I went shopping for groceries. On Sunday I made my lemon pepper chicken for Mom and Dad, and this time I feel like I did much better. Simply because I only had one skillet, I had to cook the potatoes in a deeper pot and it seemed to prevent them from drying out. Now I know! Dad really liked it and our picky cat who loves chicken ate it too!
On Monday, I went shopping with Danny, Amanda, and Amanda's mom to look at wedding decorations. We went to JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart. Since I am making the arrangements, we decided on silk flowers for everything but the bouquets and boutonnières. That way I'll be able to get lots done ahead of time during my 2 week break before class starts. We also got lots of nice glass bowls and vases for what I think will be a beautiful centerpiece. It will involve water, floating candles, and mirrors. I was happy to be able to help them and I feel good about them trusting me with decorating their wedding. Here is everything in bags on my floor!
I also spoke with a representative for Blue Raider Athletics concerning Raiderfest this year. I'm looking forward to his involvement in making it a big event this November. I want MTSU Ag to be renowned for a great event for FFA and 4-H members. His ideas for making it a more "all-around" experience that day should be things the Ag. Council will be excited to hear about at our first meeting.
Today was a big day at the fair! Tuesday has always been the Poultry Show and Auction, and as a big poultry person I've always been involved somehow. When I was young, it meant getting up at 6am to load the chickens into cages and get down to the fairgrounds in the disgustingly hot truck with no air, loading them into fair cages, registering, and waiting for judging. This year, Danny, Mom, Matt Farris and I judged the show. I love exercising what I learned in a real life situation, and everytime I judge a class I feel like I learn something new. Judging the Red and Black Sexlinks together was a little confusing because they develop at vastly different rates, but we ended up having to judge them all together. The auction brought over $1600! Since my mom has been the PA in charge of the Chick Chain, attendance and participation has improved greatly. She's good at what she does! This is my brother and Clint deciding on Grand and Reserve Champion.
After talking with a Rutherford Co. Agent, Clint called and told me he suggested me to the agent to judge their upcoming poultry show. I love judging and I'm excited to do it!
After sweating all morning in the Poultry Barn, I went to the office and changed into dress clothes to judge the Fun with Fashions and 4-H Clover Style shows. I remember dressing up and modeling when I was young, and I remember being nervous. I was proud of all the girls today for being so calm and prepared.
Jessica, Diane, Bethany, Mom and I are going out tonight to eat and to a movie - I can't wait to make some trouble with them! We always have so much fun, I'm making sure to bring Tylenol so I won't get a headache from laughing. Jessica and I are due for another round of pictures, too.
The past few days have been great and productive - proof that things are better in Sumner County!
On Monday, I went shopping with Danny, Amanda, and Amanda's mom to look at wedding decorations. We went to JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart. Since I am making the arrangements, we decided on silk flowers for everything but the bouquets and boutonnières. That way I'll be able to get lots done ahead of time during my 2 week break before class starts. We also got lots of nice glass bowls and vases for what I think will be a beautiful centerpiece. It will involve water, floating candles, and mirrors. I was happy to be able to help them and I feel good about them trusting me with decorating their wedding. Here is everything in bags on my floor!
I also spoke with a representative for Blue Raider Athletics concerning Raiderfest this year. I'm looking forward to his involvement in making it a big event this November. I want MTSU Ag to be renowned for a great event for FFA and 4-H members. His ideas for making it a more "all-around" experience that day should be things the Ag. Council will be excited to hear about at our first meeting.
Today was a big day at the fair! Tuesday has always been the Poultry Show and Auction, and as a big poultry person I've always been involved somehow. When I was young, it meant getting up at 6am to load the chickens into cages and get down to the fairgrounds in the disgustingly hot truck with no air, loading them into fair cages, registering, and waiting for judging. This year, Danny, Mom, Matt Farris and I judged the show. I love exercising what I learned in a real life situation, and everytime I judge a class I feel like I learn something new. Judging the Red and Black Sexlinks together was a little confusing because they develop at vastly different rates, but we ended up having to judge them all together. The auction brought over $1600! Since my mom has been the PA in charge of the Chick Chain, attendance and participation has improved greatly. She's good at what she does! This is my brother and Clint deciding on Grand and Reserve Champion.
After talking with a Rutherford Co. Agent, Clint called and told me he suggested me to the agent to judge their upcoming poultry show. I love judging and I'm excited to do it!
After sweating all morning in the Poultry Barn, I went to the office and changed into dress clothes to judge the Fun with Fashions and 4-H Clover Style shows. I remember dressing up and modeling when I was young, and I remember being nervous. I was proud of all the girls today for being so calm and prepared.
Jessica, Diane, Bethany, Mom and I are going out tonight to eat and to a movie - I can't wait to make some trouble with them! We always have so much fun, I'm making sure to bring Tylenol so I won't get a headache from laughing. Jessica and I are due for another round of pictures, too.
The past few days have been great and productive - proof that things are better in Sumner County!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Corlew is Closed!
Finally! I may not be out of my building quite yet, but it is officially CLOSED for the rest of the summer. I am on call tonight and not enjoying the running back and forth between Corlew and Monohan. I'm so ready for this job to be over and to be OUT OF HERE.
On a much brighter note, I'm going to California! I won the trip to compete through the Collegiate Discussion Meet! I'm very excited. I LOVED the Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference, I want to go every year. Once I finally get a grown-up job and work at a high school, I want to join the local Farm Bureau and go to meetings. I can't wait! I felt like I had graduated to a new calibur of people in the industry. I was glad to see all my FFA people. I loooved hearing Lee Maddox's voice on every video. I was so inspired by the stories of the Tennessee agriculturalists. I felt like being there was right where I was supposed to be! Jessica is also going and I'm glad we get to go to California together!
Every participant got $200, and I got an additional $500, which means ... I'm FINALLY getting my own computer! I'm waiting for the tax-free weekend. I'm sure this seems trivial but I've never had my own computer and my mind reels at the thought of everything I will be able to finally do. I won't have to sit in the smelly computer labs like I am right now!
On a much brighter note, I'm going to California! I won the trip to compete through the Collegiate Discussion Meet! I'm very excited. I LOVED the Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference, I want to go every year. Once I finally get a grown-up job and work at a high school, I want to join the local Farm Bureau and go to meetings. I can't wait! I felt like I had graduated to a new calibur of people in the industry. I was glad to see all my FFA people. I loooved hearing Lee Maddox's voice on every video. I was so inspired by the stories of the Tennessee agriculturalists. I felt like being there was right where I was supposed to be! Jessica is also going and I'm glad we get to go to California together!
Every participant got $200, and I got an additional $500, which means ... I'm FINALLY getting my own computer! I'm waiting for the tax-free weekend. I'm sure this seems trivial but I've never had my own computer and my mind reels at the thought of everything I will be able to finally do. I won't have to sit in the smelly computer labs like I am right now!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Back at MTSU
This week I am back in Murfreesboro to work a lot of check-ins and check-outs. Today, though, I have the day off. Yesterday I went shopping and found the perfect pair of brown shoes in my size on sale for only 5 dollars. Ashley and I are going shopping later so I can find a pair of khakis. I am spoiled when it comes to dress clothes - I have been an SO for a while now, and yet I'm still stuck in the black skirt phase. Always being in official dress meant never buying khakis!
I got my bridesmaids dress this past Saturday. I also finished the Wedding Notebook I made for Amanda before I left on Sunday. I really hope it helps her.
I have been making a big effort to be better with my money and time. If this summer has taught me anything, it's even more independence and self-reliance. Although this next week is a little different, I have generally managed my money better since May and I don't feel so juvenile when it comes to my budget. I mention it because it seems always on my mind now that I am so aware of having to balance what I need with just what I want.
I'm very excited to go to YF&R this weekend! I enjoy getting older in the industry and listening to Tennessee agriculturalists.
Less than a month until I am done with this job - and 288 days until I graduate!!
I got my bridesmaids dress this past Saturday. I also finished the Wedding Notebook I made for Amanda before I left on Sunday. I really hope it helps her.
I have been making a big effort to be better with my money and time. If this summer has taught me anything, it's even more independence and self-reliance. Although this next week is a little different, I have generally managed my money better since May and I don't feel so juvenile when it comes to my budget. I mention it because it seems always on my mind now that I am so aware of having to balance what I need with just what I want.
I'm very excited to go to YF&R this weekend! I enjoy getting older in the industry and listening to Tennessee agriculturalists.
Less than a month until I am done with this job - and 288 days until I graduate!!
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