President’s Ball April 29, 2010
Posted by abearman in : Uncategorized , add a commentThis past weekend I attended the 25th annual President’s Ball at UM-Flint. It was a night where we got to dress up in our formal attire and spend the evening celebrating those who have done outstanding work throughout the year. Going to this ball as someone who wasn’t awarded or nominated anything, it was really interesting to see the mix of people being awarded. Although some of my friends who were nominated didn’t win an award, they were still recognized for their achievements. Watching the process of the award ceremony really struck a chord with me. I want to be part of this end of the year celebration. It really got me wanting to do more with our University and be as involved as those students who were nominated. So my goal for next year is definitely to be a bigger part of this University and be part of the changing campus.
The Little Things April 16, 2010
Posted by abearman in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farIt’s the little things in life that matter most. It’s what keeps you going each day. A little smile, a laugh or “Hi, how are you?” can just make your day a little bit better. I firmly believe in this, which is why I like staying in a chipper mood. You can’t get anywhere with a sour attitude. Optimism is key to everyday life. I hardly ever get really mad, and when I do it’s for a short period of time. There is too much to accomplish in life and I won’t reach any of my goals if I’m always mad. I have no room in my life for grudges or regrets, I just keep moving forward and bring along the people who help me stay positive. 
Keeping Sane April 15, 2010
Posted by abearman in : Uncategorized , add a commentI have literally lost my mind. This whole week I have not been able to get a grasp on what day it is. For example this blog should have been turned in yesterday (Wednesday) but to my surprise it is actually Thursday. I have a planner, I have a calendar on my door in the morning, I normally check it every morning but it’s something about this week that has thrown me off. Maybe it’s because we are so close to finishing up classes that I find myself not focusing. It could even be the fact that I didn’t have my regular classes on Monday that threw me off. It is a mystery, and I find myself getting mad because of this temporary state of madness. It’s really bad timing for this to happen, because the end of the semester is when I should be the most focused, especially with all my exams and projects. All I can ask is that I keep sane for a little bit longer, so I can end my first year of college with my head held high and not in the back corner wondering which day it is.
When Zombies Attack! April 12, 2010
Posted by abearman in : Uncategorized , add a commentWalking down the hall in the dorms I see posters for a zombie movie night everywhere I turn. Although I’m not a big fan of the blood and guts in the movies, zombie movies are pretty awesome. It was only last night that I woke up from having a zombie dream and I would be a liar if I didn’t tell you that it freaked me out.
From what I remember a large group of people (including myself) barricaded in a large house that had beds and furniture similar to the dorms. Each day we would close all the curtains and turn off the lights to avoid getting caught by the zombies. Then next thing I know I’m outside with a few other girls when zombies start coming. We start running into the woods, where we catch up with the group of people who stayed in the same home as we did (they had snuck off without us). Then deep in the woods we came across a safety bubble, which is where the government set up a small tent city for people. But somehow of course a little girl wanders off outside the gate back into the woods and a zombie is right there and chases her. Somehow that scene turns back to the safety bubble and a fire-truck.
I know it doesn’t sound as epic as I say it is, but trust me if you had the same dream you wouldn’t help but be scared. These zombies in my dream were not just dead people it looked really similar to the Lord of the Ring’s Orcs, a frightening picture, you could imagine. That’s all that I really remember- but it still freaked me out! So the question is should I go to zombie night at the dorms? I think the answer is yes!
A New Season April 12, 2010
Posted by abearman in : Uncategorized , add a commentIt is that time of the year where all the trees and plants come back to life and the warm weather is always fast approaching. Being my first Winter-Spring in Michigan, it’s definitely another world than what I’m used to. In Arizona it just transitions from cold to warm to hotter. There is probably a nice chunk of weeks where the weather is beautiful before it gets to the triple-digit temperature mark, and that is what I’m used to. I’ve never experienced “April showers bring May flowers” so the rain and the constantly changing temperature (one day its hot, next day is cold) is something I have to get used to I suppose.
What I do love about this changing season is how slowly each day you notice more green. You can see the bare winter trees are not bare anymore. The grass has turned a ridiculous rich green color and the flowers are, slowly but surely, beginning to show. It truly is a beautiful season that I’m experiencing, I just want it to be warm now, that’s all I ask.
New Journeys April 5, 2010
Posted by abearman in : Uncategorized , add a commentComing closer to the end of the semester, I always find it appropriate to think about what is coming next. What did I learn from this past year? How can I make it better? How have I grown as a person? And a lot more other questions come to mind. I believe that it is essential for people to reflect on their successes and failures that have occurred throughout the school year, to more or less grow as a person.
This past year, I’ve really learned that I’m still an exploring young adult. I want to experience the world and learn as much as I can. I realize that I have more opportunities to embark on new journeys and really answer the question “what do I want out of this life”.
For now though, my focus is on finishing up this semester, and note the things that I want to be involved in by the time fall rolls in. There’s no telling what the future brings, if we don’t take the chance to look at our options.
Coffee! April 5, 2010
Posted by abearman in : Uncategorized , add a commentI’ve been drinking coffee everyday since about my junior and senior year of high school. But if you want to be technical about it, I’ve been drinking coffee since I was like the age of 4. I remember having this small yellow monkey coffee cup, with the handle being the tail of the monkey, and my dad pouring coffee into it with lots of milk and sugar. Although I know now that there wasn’t a lot of coffee in it, I still felt so grown up because I was drinking coffee like my dad. Do I still feel all grown up because of my need to drink coffee every day? Not really, I suppose. It’s become an everyday routine that I know if I break it, I will end up with a massive headache, which is never fun. I guess coffee for me is a comfort. I don’t really need it to stay awake or anything, I could actually drink it anytime of the day if I wanted to (and I have). Coffee is just awesome, to put it simply, and I don’t think I’ll ever stop drinking it.
Staying Healthy March 26, 2010
Posted by abearman in : Uncategorized , add a commentWe have all heard about the freshmen fifteen, and we all have said that we won’t let ourselves become part of that trend, but truth be told I am a victim of this trend. Sure we say that we are going to go to the gym later so it’s okay to eat this candy bar or have this greasy pizza, but it’s not okay. Every now and again that candy bar and greasy pizza are okay but not every day.
Being in college is liberating, no longer do we have to eat at home with our parents, but we can eat out whenever we want, whatever we want. Of course this is a mindset headed straight for a larger jean size, and no one wants to have to go one size up.
So here’s a challenge to be healthy, not to diet but to be smart about your decisions when it comes to food. I know I’m not getting any younger so I need to take care of the body I have. That means going to the gym on a regular basis, picking fruit instead of candy, water instead of soda and getting sleep.
Fictional Novels March 24, 2010
Posted by abearman in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farI love reading fiction. There is something about them that takes you into a whole new world. It allows you to think that anything is possibly. Really good authors find a way to grasp a reader’s attention in a way that makes you have an attachment to the story. When the lead character cries, I want to cry; when everything is finally resolved I have a sense of warmth and happiness. I know it sounds lame but I want to feel the story not just read it.
Lately I have been so busy that I haven’t had a chance to read as much as I want. I have a whole list of books I want to read which will probably take me forever to get to, but I can deal with that. I know that I will eventually read them and get whisked away to another world where there is always a happy ending.
It’s Opening Night March 24, 2010
Posted by abearman in : Uncategorized , add a commentJust like my title says, it is opening night…for Bud Not Buddy! This is the second production I have been involved with and my first actual performance at UM-Flint. After all those long nights of rehearsal and not getting homework done until way after midnight, we are finally going to show the community all of our hard work, and see if it pays off.
I have enjoyed my time being involved with production and I have learned a lot. I need to balance my time more wisely and just be more on top of things. I wasn’t expecting being in a play here at school to throw off my whole routine. During high school it was easy cause I normally got home at 6:30 so I had plenty of time to finish homework. Here, I don’t get home from rehearsal until about 10-11:00 pm some nights and I have a lot more homework to do. But still, I love being part of the show. There is nothing like going on stage and sharing a story to the audience. Hearing them laugh and giggle, cry or even scared it is a wonderful new and exciting experience each time.