Academic Update:

I did not do as well on my biology test as I would have liked. It is a big adjustment to learn the new kind of studying and learning that college requires. I also had a test in my horse care practicum class, but I have not gotten that back yet so I'm not sure how i did though I think I did ok. Its hard to stay caught up with homework and stuff because there is a lot of reading but its defiantly manageable.

Riding Teams:

I had a last minuet call back yesterday and the list went up today. I am on the home team in the flat division that I qualify for. I did not make the traveling team. In the whole scheme of things it is not too bad since there are 4 spots in each of the flat teams and jumping teams, so I got one of 16 spots but seniority plays a role and there are a good amount of people trying out for my division. I am a little disappointed but I can re audition next semester. I think that I will also join the ICTA team which is the cross country team. There are not as many horses capable of that kind of competition so I probably will not show but I will get to practice. I really like the instructor and they get to jump a lot and its really cheap for the entire season. I'm excited because I really want to be jumping more.

My Birthday:

It was awesome!!!! It was strange not being at home with my family but I had a really good day. I celebrated with my family before I left after Lauren wedding so that was good. It was also strange not to be with my sister on her birthday. My family including my nana sent my birthday wishes the night before. When I woke up early for horse care practicum I had an amazing message from one of my best friends, Olivia, waiting for me. At horse care, one of my friends told my professor. She is really funny and every time she saw me she would sing to me all goofy and it was really funny. By the time I got back in my truck I had like 10 messages wishing me happy birthday from my friends back home. Throughout the day I continued to get message from everyone I love!

I also almost burn down the dorms. Honestly it really wasn't my fault. I followed the directions for instant mac and cheese to the tee and it turned all black and got all smokey and the fire alarm went off and the fire trucks cam and everything. But I swear it was the microwave not me. However a burnt pasta smell still lingers in the hallway.

To celebrate me and my friends got dressed up and the 4 of us went to dinner at an Italian place called Zapponeli's. We shared a pizza and 2 pasta dishes. The food was amazing and we had a ton of left overs which we finished off today for dinner. We got a little goofy at the end and we had a blast. We went to Giant Eagle, the local grocery store, and bought a cake. We went back to campus light candles and ate cake with the third floor RA. Then I got a phone call with church people singing happy birthday to me. It made me so happy. Thank you so much for those of you who made my birthday special!!!!!!!!

Sick:

I had a fever last night with aches all over my body and hot and cold flashes. My fever was down a bit today but I'm still having similar symptoms but I am feeling better so I hope it will be short lived. Being sick makes me a little homesick but I will be ok.