I know, I know...it has been a while since I have last posted. I have been so busy with my senior year at MAC. I have so much to write about...

On Feb. 5th, the Career Services center here at school held a mock interview fair. Several employers from the surrounding communities let us borrow their human resources personnel for the students. There were several tables, so everyone could have a one-on-one interview. They would then ask potential interview questions and critique your performance. It sure was helpful. I used these new skills at my interviews for graduate school, but I will talk more about that later. That night, we held a Name That Tune game show. Laura Deely won the $100 grand prize.

The Basketball teams have been doing great this year. The women even won 5th place in the conference. They couldn't go to playoffs since we are in our last year of provisionals, but I know they could have easily beat some of the other teams. Go Mounties! I know they will make it next year.

During the week of Valentine's Day, Colleges Against Cancer held an event called Kiss Away Cancer. It was basically an awareness/fundraising program. We made candy grams and delivered them on Valentine's Day.

The weather outside has been pretty ugly. The temperatures have been going up and down and it continues to rain and snow. We even had another snow day during February...

Anyways, I am going to head to work. I'll fill you in on more later

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The Lenten Season is officially upon us. Instead of giving something up for Lent, I decided to do something better for myself. I joined the 100 mile club, a fitness program here at school. Once you get to 100 miles, you win a T-Shirt in addition to feeling great. Even though I work out occasionally on campus, this program makes me committed to do more. I am up to 15 miles after only four days! I really think that I can make it all the way.

Tonight Rashmanda, Justin, and I are going to watch another movie. Last night, we watched The Reaping with Hilary Swank. It was a pretty great movie. Tonight, we might watch Transformers or Let's Go to Prison. It all depends on what we are in the mood for. Well, I need to get working on some of my graduate school forms. I'll catch ya later.

John

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Tonight, a couple of the RAs and I hosted a Superbowl party for all of the residents. We had a very nice turnout, even though the weather wasn't that great. We started setting up at 5:30. We had varieties of chips, cookies and sodas.

The game started with a bang at 6:30. The Giants scored on their first possession with a field goal. After their score, I had to run to Fox's to pick up pizza for the party. While I was waiting, I saw the Patriots score a touchdown. The rest of the game was pretty exciting with scores on both sides. The halftime show was decent, but the commercials were great. I really enjoyed the Diet Pepsi Max ones...

Late in the fourth quarter, it looked like the Patriots were going to win. The Giants, however, rallied back and scored a touchdown with 30 seconds left! The drive down the field was awesome; some of those plays were crazy. Everyone but two people (Patriots fans) in the rec room jumped up and screamed when they got their touchdown. With thirty seconds left, Tom Brady got the ball back...it looked like they were going to rally back. The Giants held on and stuffed the Patriots, winning the game 17-14! I was so ecstatic. It was a great night!

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Superbowl XLII is tonight. Some of the RAs and I are hosting a party for all of the residents -- complete with drinks, chips, and pizza! It's going to be a great game...Go Giants!

Here are those awesome pictures that I took yesterday...

Enjoy

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Yesterday was a bummer...

The weather was so icy, that we had to cancel school, so I got a day off...That was great, but I was really feeling bad. I had a sore throat, body aches, and the chills. It really wasn't a good day. Even though I was feeling a little sick, I went down to work at Cosgrave so the other residents would have a place to go. While I was down there, Owen came down, so we decided to host a program by playing the master game of strategy...Risk.

Even though I was sick, I still wanted to play. I ended up winning the game after two hours of battles and fortifications...I am now 2 for 2 for Risk games. I think I may retire to preserve my record.

Today was pretty decent. I went to bed early the night before, and I seem to feel a lot better. In fact, I took some pictures of the ice covered trees. They are pretty neat so 'll post these tomorrow before the Superbowl...go Giants!

It's time for dinner, so I'll catch ya'll later

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