Wow, Week 8 has almost come to an end. Where has time gone, freshman year was not supposed to pass this quickly! We have to submit our housing forms starting March 1st; how crazy is it to think I already am planning on living arrangements and beginning to move on from the newness of being a freshman...guess I'm a Veteran Bronco now :) This week was filled with papers, papers, papers which meant a lot of time spent in my room by myself and the library. I had a 10 page Ethnic Studies paper due on Wednesday along with a 1 page poster prospectus for the same class. While one usually gets feel relieved and celebrate after turning in such a daunting assignment I instead got to write a 5 page paper for my Comm class to turn in today. When I was talking to Lauren I said, "JRP, no big deal. Too bad I didn't hit a cop car this time!" :) On top of it all I have been battling a horrible cold consisting of congestion, slight sore throat, lack of tasting, and a horrible chest cough that makes me sound like a man. This week has been a treat to say the least.

Tonight I had my French discussion group and we began watching Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulin, I have not watched this movie since I was probably 14 or so and I am definitely loving it that much more this time around. The cinematography is so beautiful and I am loving being able to understand that much more of what is being said without looking at the subtitles. Also, Casey and I were asked to participate in the Chicken Toss at the Women's Basketball game versus Gonzaga! We dragged a cheering group along with us and I stood out on center court with a baseball helmet with a bucket attached on top while Case threw rubber chickens at me. It was humorous to say the least (and don't worry, we videoed the whole thing). Unfortunately, we were not victorious however it is one thing we can cross off our "Santa Clara Bucket List." Ironically enough we had been talking about how badly we wanted to participate in the event just this past weekend. Our next goal is to make it to the big times, the men's basketball game, and come out with the W! Terra and I are planning on watching The Holiday tonight to treat ourselves. Nothing sounds better than snuggling up with a cuddle blanket, some nice, hot tea, and Jude Law :)

Wishing Andrew an amazing time up at the Olympics and Lauren K. a safe trip home for spring break...wish I could be there with you :)