Weekly Blog: The Time Has Come

I am sitting here on the eve of finals. I have studied all day for the two biggest tests of the semester. My geneaology paper revolved around faith and self-control. I have faith that I am prepared for these exams. I have done everything I can to be ready to handle the tests. My ability to control stress has been pushed to the limits over the last couple weeks. My self-control has kept me going over these weeks. I am trying to realize the rewards that will follow tomorrow when I can return home. I miss my family and friends. I cannot wait to spend time with them. The next month will allow me to recooperate for the second semester.

Weekly Blog: All I Want for Christmas

I don't how many times a year I hear this phrase. I ask myself everytime I hear this how sincere the person stating it means it. I personally have a couple of things I would love to have for Christmas. However, I would be glad to exchange all of these for one request. I would love to erase some of the moments from the past year which seem to haunt me on a daily basis. These are reminders to me of how I failed to appreciate life previous to these events. In fact, I thought to myself that life wasn't very fair. I now appreciate life when it was worry free for the most part. I would do anything to go back in time about 6 months ago.

Weekly Blog: The Hot Stove League

The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings took place this past week in Nashville. The Milwaukee Brewers have rarely made any blockbuster type deals in the tenure of General Manager Doug Melvin. 2007 proved to follow suit. Melvin refused to deal any of the young home grown talent which has turned the organization in the right direction. In search of closer, he has been able to sign and trade for veteran arms. He understands that the need for a closer is a must to have a playoff caliber team, but knows there are many guys who can handle the job. The brilliant coaching of pitching coach Mike Maddux has revived many careers of pitchers who appear to be past their prime. Melvin will again look to Maddux to revive the careers of Guillermo Mota, Solomon Torres, and it recently appears Eric Gagne will be added to the list.

I love baseball because it is always in season. Whether or not the players are on the field, baseball is always providing excitement. The hot stove league has proved to be hotter than ever for the Milwaukee Brewers. This is an exciting time for all of Brewers Nation. 2008 is expected to be the year in which playoff baseball returns after a 25 year absence.

Weekly Blog: MU vs UW

Today, the rivalary between the two powerhouses of college basketball in Wisconsin will square off in Madison at the Kohl Center. Personally, this rivalry has been a big part of my life. My mom graduated from Madison with a nursing degree. My dad earned seven varsity letters running cross country and track and graduated from Marquette.

I have grown to love the blue and gold and despise the red and white when it comes to college basketball. I have been going to Marquette games since I was literally three months old. This situation is unique because the game is a rivalary itself and it carries over right into my own house. Because of this, the game has more meaning to have the in house bragging rights until the teams meet again.

Making Sense-"Science in an Old Testament Style"

Science doesn't always contain concrete evidence. This means that it isn't always the best source to use in an argument. Toumey describes that the cultural values and meanings that form science hinge on science's status. The beliefs and philosophies that construct science can build value because these are easier to distinguish sides. In writing, using objects which are bonafide facts can add significant value to an argument.

Weekly Blog-Fraternity

I thought I knew what it meant to be proud of an achievement. However, I didn't realize this until becoming an active member in the fraternity. This is something I have been set out to do for months. I felt as if the day would never arrive. Now that I have earned it, I have conquered a large barrier in my first semester at Carroll College. The ability to wear the Greek letters Delta Rho Upsilon is the most satisfying feeling. I never thought it would take as much time and effort, but I don't regret it at all.

Bird by Bird 172-175

Writing becomes full of emotion when it is composed as a letter. The whole thinking process while writing in this format is different. The writer doesn't hold anything back because it is going to be read by one person. This letter should have complete thoughts due to the intended audience. The process of writing is easier as well because it requires telling the story the way it happened. It is a fun, simplistic, and unique way of helping enhance writing skills as a whole.