So I'm not sure if anyone looks at this anymore, but I still feel like a bad person for not updating this like I used to. The problem is, I stopped being passionate about my own life, so I really didn't want to relive it on my blog. I'm trying to get that passion back, though. I'm digging myself out of the darkness I've felt this year. Maybe I will start posting for my senior year, but I'm not sure.
Not much has happened this year.
This semester, I took geology, lab, investigative journalism, sociological theory, state and local government, and accounting. I expect to receive, in order, a C, B, C, A, B and B. For me, this is spotty and embarrassing. It is also the product of working at The Daily Athenaeum and being depressed. I guess I won't have to worry about the first thing next semester.
That's right. The DA decided not to rehire me in any capacity next year. A rich bitch took my job and her writing sucks. So, I decided I wasn't going to help them transition. I resigned. I put my heart and soul into that job and all I got out of it was a paycheck. Which is great, but I can get that anywhere. I was very hurt by this situation, but maybe it is for the best.
Despite my spotty attendance, sociological theory was my favorite class this semester, which is probably the only reason I was able to achieve an A. I received 95+ on almost every single assignment. I had Jason Manning as professor...he is the cutest thing that ever walked into a classroom. He has a nervous chuckle that makes me giggle inside like a little girl. Which I guess I still am sometimes. He's so intelligent and he's got style...and a girlfriend. Haha not that it matters, but it ruins the fantasy a little bit.
I enjoyed doing my last journalism assignment this semester. I interviewed Steve Urbanski, a professor here, about the ethics of journalism. I had him for my media ethics class, and he is one of my favorite teachers. You can read about his ethical dilemma here.
I also enjoyed going to two Morgantown City Council meetings this semester and interviewing the mayor. Because of my polisci class, I really understand things a lot better, which inspires me to get involved. I really think it is important for WVU students to be involved and cooperative with the local government here. As much as I can't stand people, people are everywhere, and I love Morgantown. There's just no place like it!
Next semester, I will be taking Mesoamerican archaeology, sociological research methods, civil war and reconstruction, social problems in contemporary America, geology, lab, intro to math concepts, and math lab.
I have Dr. Manning again for research methods. I am SO looking forward to it ;). I have Brian Luskey, who I had for the first history course I took my freshman year. He just inspires patriotism and true history appreciation. I can't wait for his class.
I will have Daniel Brewster for that contemporary America class. If you don't know about him, you can Google him and I'm sure you'll find a bunch. I just don't find him as interesting a everyone else does, I guess.
I will also have Amy Hirshman for Mesoamerican archaeology. She is so funny. I had her for two classes last year.
Tomorrow, I have an interview about participating in the Mountaineer Week committees. I am very excited about this chance to give back to WVU and be a part of Appalachian culture! I love the fiddle contest and the ghost walk every year.
I am starting two blogs and then seeing which one I like better. One is Morguentown Haunts, which will be journalism about the paranormal history and present here in Morgantown. The other is Wellnesses, which is about helping yourself thrive and grow and find peace as a human being.
I have a vision for myself next semester. I will be fully independent in my decision-making. I will keep friendships to a minimum. I will do well in all my classes. I will complete all assignments. I will achieve my BEST. I will only work up to 20 hours per week at a job at the Mountainlair or in Eliza's or both. I will have time for solitude, taking walks on Saturday mornings, recording music, writing, podcasts, and painting, and reading, and breathing. I will balance my life. I will work out every day. I will eat when I am hungry, and I will eat healthy foods. I will find zen.
This summer, however, will be a bit chaotic - in a good way! First, I will go home where I will help my mom run her pizza place and deli. I will have fun at Apple Blossom and I will visit my beautiful friends. Then, I will be going to my dad's where I will go crabbing with my cousin Nick, go to a Phillies game in the new stadium since I haven't been yet, see Jurassic World (who else is excited!? in 3D, and, most importantly, I will be with my dad for Father's Day. This hasn't been the case in years. Lots of years. I am so thankful! Then, I will head home for a few days to get my shit together and then I will fly (for the first time! O_O) to California. I am so excited to be part of the San Bernardino Unidentified Persons Project. You can read all about it here. Then, back home to work for my mom for the remainder of the summer. During my summer, I will utilize my blog, Traveling Silently.
In the mean time, I am looking for a job and/or internship. I am acing my finals. I am taking some time to recuperate from the pain and loss I've been caused. And, I'm freeing myself. I'm letting myself be human.
For now, I think we should see other people. But, maybe I will be back in the fall.
