Home Sweet Home

I am home, well have been for a couple days now, everything is unpacked and as organized as it will get and work has already begun. I have actually began a new adventure in my life, yesterday I went job hunting for a day care position. I have applied at 4 places and hoping to get a call back soon. As much as I love my job at Steak 'n Shake I need to continue on with my life and prepare myself for my career, I am planning on staying at Steak 'n Shake on weekends for that extra mula for the time being though. I am crossing my fingers for this day care job and anxiously awaiting a call from!

Wish me luck!

Summer is Here!

The smell of flowers, the shinning sun, the swim suits on the racks, all these things can mean only one thing.. Summer is here! This means the end to my fourth semester at Western Illinois University, four semesters, where did the time go?! It seems like yesterday I was starting classes, growing accustomed to my new found freedom, and meeting tons of new people. Now, I have created bonds with not only my fellow peers, but with professors as well, I have served on executive boards for two groups, and traveled out of the country without my parents. I have learned many lessons throughout these two years here and I know there are many more. I have learned about time management, perfected procrastination, and found what study habits work. I still have three years ahead of me but I know that with the support of my amazing family and friends I will excel and succeed.

Now we all get excited about this wonderful season, the season of bathing suits, BBQ’s, vacations, and pools. This summer has much in store for me; I will be taking Speech this summer at RVC two nights a week, working at the good ol’ Steak ‘n Shake, and trying to work someplace with children. I also have quite a few concerts I am planing on attending, Tim McGraw at Summerfest, Fantabulouso (Ke$hs, Orianthi, Jay Sean, Trey Songz, Ludacris, B.o.B), Old Settlers Days (Gavin Rossdale, Danny Gokey, Uncle Kracker, and Justin Moore), and Rodney Atkins (Boone County Fair). Along with the array of Summer festivities that will naturally occur.

I am excited about starting my Junior year of college in August as well. I have recently been names President of my organization A.B.B.E.S (Association of Bilingual/Bicultural Education Students) and Secretary of S.H.H (Students Helping Honduras). I will also be taking classes aimed more towards preparing me for teaching (such as methods which is writing lesson plans for separate subjects).

Hope you are all well as well! Looking forward to seeing you all this summer!!

Love you,

Paige Whalen