So i've come to realize that my procrastination habits have gotten worse since college.  A perfect example would be this blog.  I had the entire week to write two paragraphs of whatever is on my mind, and i decide to do it two hours before the due time.  I really need to get it together.  Maybe i'm having too much fun.  Someone mentioned to me that it really helps if you study a little every night so you won't be freaking out the night before, like i usually do.  I never in my life thought that a western civ test would be difficult, however when i signed up for classes during orientation, i didn't realize that i chose the hardest western civ teacher at MC..lucky me.  After studying the night before, i felt like i was going to be in good shape.  I memorized all of the main subjects we covered in class and even got together with a study group (which i have never done before) and i was determined to get an A.  As soon as i was handed the test paper i almost chocked on my gum.  There were some questions on the test that made absolutely NO sense to me.  At one point during the multiple choice section i started to play "Eeni meenie minie moe" with answers B and C.  I have not yet seen my results and honestly, i'm slightly afraid to see them.  If this one turns out the way i expect, hopefully the professor will let us drop the lowest grade of the semester.

I'm pretty excited about rush this week.  At first i was a little apprehensive, and wondered if i would have time with my schedule to fit anything else in without having some kind of nervous break down.  But after watching the skits this weekend i'm pretty much in love with all of the tribes.  I think thursday is when you find out which tribe you'll be in.  Or i think they call it squeal night..don't quote me on that. 

The Weekend

Last week flew by.  I now notice that teachers are starting to get more intense with their assignment schedules.  I've already had so many assignments due, but i've noticed that the testing is so different than highschool.  I never bothered with studying from my sophmore to senior year, so i didn't plan on studying any when i came to college.  I wanted to scream as the teacher handed out the first quiz of the year because i completely had no idea what any of the answers were.  Now i almost feel paranoid when someone mentions the next upcoming test.  I still don't feel like i'm in a good routine to get things done, and i end up rushing to finish everything at the last minute.  Everyone says how much time they have on their hands to study throughout the day, so why am i not getting everything together?  

Cross country could be a reason.  It's very time consuming but it's something that i love to do.  This weekend the team went to Pensacola, Florida to compete, and both the girls and guys teams scored for second place.  The day before we raced, we had some free time to go to the beach and eat dinner.  I absolutely love college running..much more than highschool.  In my hometown, cross country wasn't taken seriously as a sport.  Here, it's just the opposite.  The workouts are definitely getting me into shape.  Every morning we start our workout at 6:00am and run for no less than an hour..monday through saturday.  When i first heard about this before the season started, i almost flipped...i don't do mornings.  I might physically wake up at 6:00am, but mentally i'm asleep until about 10:30am.  Somehow, i've managed to stay with it, even through the cold, dark and wet mornings that have already been in effect since the weather has been bipolar to the max. 

I ended up going to the game on saturday night but only stayed for the first quarter.  I heard that we had won but not sure by how much.  This coming weekend is the LSU vs Miss State game and I'm so pumped! Go Tigers!!  Hopefully i'll be able to make it to a game this year but not sure how it's going to work with my schedule. 

My name is Paige Duracher and I'm a freshman here at MC. I'm from Mandeville Louisiana, which is right across the lake from New Orleans. Coming to MC was a totally new experience for me, considering I've grown up and been around the same people for eighteen years, and didn't know a single person when i first stepped on campus. It has been a total culture shock for me. The people are different, the food is different, and the environment is different. One of the first things i noticed about the people here, are that everyone is super friendly..and very approachable. For example...I've learned that if a complete stranger is walking towards you on the street it would be considered rude if you didn't give them a appeasing smile. Another thing I've noticed here, is that the food is very good! Especially the mac and cheese..which has now sparked an obsessive addiction for my craving of easy macs. However, everyone here in Mississippi puts white gravy on EVERYTHING. like seriously, everything. On biscuits, potatoes, pancakes, and even on eggs! I was like what is up with this white gravy?! So i tried some and almost threw up. The environment is something that i totally enjoy. except for the hills. I feel like I'm about to have a heart attack while walking to each of my classes..but it's getting better.