Grad School Update #2

Here is the latest on grad school applications.

Bowling Green State University
Completed
Passed Round 1
Interviews in Mid-February

Indiana University
Should be completed, but haven't received word of completion yet.
Scheduled for interviews in Mid-February after BGSU

Ball State University
Completed application today. Transcripts still have to be sent.

That is it for now. So wish me luck in a few weeks and please pray for me as I travel to BGSU and IU and back home.

Bluegrass Region Porsche Club - Rally Event

The Bluegrass Porsche Cold Rain and Snow Time-Speed Distance Rally resulted in another successful event for Female Duo. We were able to defeat the local pros/rallymasters, Lo and Phil.

Results and Comments from the Porsche Website
1st - 211
2nd - 240
3rd - 495
4th - 690
5th - 801

Five teams enjoyed great weather and good roads on January 15th for the PCA road rally. As always each team had their own story to tell: 10-mph locals who finally turned off, dogs who were reluctant to move from the road, bathroom breaks while "on the clock" and the frantic effort to make up the lost time, the inevitable friction between driver and navigator. After 80 miles of wandering through Scott County, three pages of instructions, and four checkpoints, the SCCA teams once again showed that beginners' luck doesn't exist in rallying.
At least the PCA teams drove nicer cars. Congratulations to Ken and Lee, first-timers who finished 3rd overall in Ken's 911. New members and also first-timers George and Deanne in their Boxster S didn't score as well but had lots of fun anyway. Each point is one one-hundredth of a minute, so the winners drove 80 miles in 2.5 hours and changed speeds 23 times, with a total error of 3.5 minutes.
There are currently no other PCA rallies scheduled, but Phil is planning an SCCA rally for March or April which will be open to PCA members.

Grad School Update

Yes I am still working on applying for grad school for the Fall of 2006. I am pleased to say that I have finally submitted applications to both Indiana University and Bowling Green State University. These are my top 2 choices and I am looking into which other schools I want to apply to.

Interview sessions for both schools occur in mid-February so I have a lot to do between now and then to get ready.

Thanks for all of your support and prayers. I will keep you posted on the pursuit of my masters in Higher Education Student Administration or College Student Personnel.

Look back at 2005

As New Years Day comes to a close, its time to reflect on the year past. I know for one that you guys did not hear from me a whole lot this past year especially as of late. So I am probably lucky if anyone is actually still reading my blog and interested to hear what is going on. But thats okay I will share for those out there still listening.

2005
Prayers and Praises
- Would like to remember my uncle Dale, who passed from this life to eternal life, in June.
- For my aunt Debbie as she continues her battle with breast cancer.
- For all my friends and family who got married or enaged in 2005.
- For all my friends and family who received new children into their lives in 2005, and are expectant of 2006 babies.
- Thanks for a successful year of YAACK and may the new year bring new energy.
- As I discerned to pursue a career in higher education and for the continued application and interview process.

What Happened
- I did get to enjoy the sites and surroundings of New York city, including a Yankees vs Cubs game.
- Was chosen to participate in the Alpha ODK CLT2 program
- Successful ODK Province X Conference and Academic Year for Province X
- First canoeing trip, and hopefully not the last. Though I hope to have more water next time, and maybe be in better shape.
- Didnt make it through the holidays without getting sick unfortunately. Maybe the holidays during the first half of the year where better than the last half. Nothing like being sick for each major holiday.
- My car is now 3 years old and approaching 84000 miles.
- Failed on 90% of my goals for 2005. We will have to see what we can do for 2006.
- Had a mole removed from my right cheek, receiving 17 stitches to close it up. It is healing just fine and was not cancerous.
- Did succeed in putting up my Christmas Tree and getting out my Christmas decorations.
- Georgetown College played UK for the first time since 1938 and resulted in a respectable game.

Purchases/Gifts
- Finally got a new printer, which is wonderful. It been put to a lot of use as of late.
- Dad decided I needed to move into the digital world so I received a digital camera for Christmas. (I have no clue what I am doing) And yes I still have my 35 mm camera and using it :-)
- Working DVD player without the sound system (DVD player received last Christmas has broken again and currently has my Harry Potter movie)
- New Speakers for my computer
- Down Comforter for my bed (very nice and warm)
- USB 2.0 PCI card

What didnt Happen
- Didnt make it to a St Louis Cardinals game in the old stadium
- Didnt move to Louisville to some peoples happiness and others sadness
- Didnt make it to a Reds game either
- Didnt complete all my grad applications like planned

There is the quick overview. I will try my best to write more in the New Year.