Racquetball Fun

This week instead of going to the gym and working on the machines, my friend and I decided to do something different. So we played some racquetball and it was quite fun. We were able to rent the equipment from the rec centers front desk, all we had to do was sign our lives over... I'm just kidding they just needed our names. The really fun part was that my friend and I are not very good racquetball players so we were making complete fools out of ourselvs. We would wince if the ball even came within 4 feet of us and I can't even tell you how many times we completly missed the ball. There were times that I couldnt stop laughing. The other great thing is that the racquetball court has a glass wall so everyone working out could see us, which  made our game that much more fun and it made it so much more funny. I was able to have fun with my friend but still get a great work out at the same time. We left the rec center so sweaty and tired. I never knew how much of a wokeout racquetball could be.
If you are intrested in what all the UNC Rec Center has to offer here is their website: http://www.unco.edu/campusrec/
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Monday Night Movies

Personally I am not a fan of the Twilight movies, but I didn't let that keep me away from the Monday Night Movie at UNC. The University Center puts on a movie almost every other Monday. The cool things is that the movies they show are not out on DVD.They usually show the movie a week or two before the movie comes out. So far I have seen: Tron, Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides, Hang Over Part II, Green Hornet, and my latest one was Breaking Dawn Part I. But wait there's more, not only is it a free movie that is not yet out on DVD, but student who attend also have the chance to win prizes. I once won a $50 gift card for the UNC bookstore. The event is held in the Fireside Lounge in the University Center, where they rearrange all the couch to face a big screen but you have to get there early in order to get a good seat on the couches. Personally I like to get there 2 hours early get a good seat then work on any homework I have. Right before the movie starts I go right down stairs to the Munchy Mart for some snacks. I usually get a milk shake and pretzels. When the move starts I snuggle up on a couch, engorge in my snacks, and enjoy the movie.

Yummy!!!

SUPER BOWL

One of the things that I did this weekend was attend a super bowl party in my residence hall. The party was at Turner Hall and it started at 3: 30 which was about and hour before the game started. They had all the couches and chairs in the lobby crowed around a huge big screen television. Seated in one of the seats was a guy in a Giants jersey who could not sit still. He was beyond excited for the super bowl to start. Personally I am a Broncos fan so I wanted the Patriots to loss, so I guess I was rooting for the Giants too. But the real reason I watch the super bowl is for the commercials and some of them were really good this year. My favorites were the M&M's, the Doritos, and the Coca Cola poler bears.

 At the super bowl party there was a whole table of snacks. They had all kinds of chips, cookies, and Oreos. Then after the game started Turners hall director brought in a party sub from Subway. It was delicious!  Over all it was a great game, there was so much action and the last quarter had me on the edge of my seat. Through out the whole game there was one die hard Giants fan that keep screaming at the T.V. When the game ended and the Giants won he ran a whole lap around the outside of the building screaming his head off. It was such a great game and a fun party. There was great food and great people. All I can say is that I hope the Broncos make it to the super bowl next year.

Greek Life

One of the great things about UNC is Greek life. This semester I am joining a professional business fraternity called Alpha Kappa Psi. It's a co-ed fraternity open to all majors that helps you prepair for life in the professional business world. For rush week they are doing water pong with root beer floats, a interview workshop, and then a special surprise event for students who are wanting to pledge. I am so excited to rush. Alpha Kappa Psi does community service, leadership development, and professional training. They put on events with alumni, hear from guest speakers, they put on social events and every year they have a fun retreat for Alpha Kappa Psi's in Colorado. At UNC we have so many different types of Greek life. There are fraternities for majors, one for honor students, multi-cultural sororities, and there is even a marching band fraternity. We also have the social fraternities and sororities. Greek life is one of the great things you can get involved in on campus. It's a great way to make friends and connections that you will have for the rest of your life. Plus they could look really good on a resume when your out in the world looking for a job. So no matter what walks of life you come from there is definitely a way you can get involved on campus. Whether that be a club, organization, sport, or Greek life. My advice to you is to just get involved.

Getting in Shape

One of my new years resolutions this year was to get in shape and I am on my way. I signed up for group classes at the UNC rec center and so far I have attended three classes. I have done a yoga class, a zumba class, and a TNT class (tummy and thighs). I never thought that working out could be so much fun. One thing I really like about a group fitness class is that your not alone, you have people all around you looking just as silly as you. Yoga was very relaxing but don't be fooled its some hard stuff. It takes strength and flexibility. Zumba is a blast, it's dancing while you work out. So not only did I learn so new moves but I was also getting in shape. Today I attended the TNT work out, which stands for tummy and thighs. You spend and entire 45 minutes working only on your stomach and thighs. That means lots of crunches, lunges, and pain. The work out was at 3 pm and I still feel the burn in my thighs. I'm just worried that when I wake up tomorrow I wont be able to move my tummy or thighs. Even though it was hard I cant wait to try some of the other classes that the UNC rec center has. They have kick boxing, cycling, hard core, lethal legs, step energy, dance fusion, and so much more. Its my goal to try all of the classes offered and by the end of this semester I think I might look like the Hulk, just without the green.

First Day!

Today was my first day of classes for spring semester. I always love the first day of classes. There is something refreshing about starting a new semester. I love my Mondays and Fridays. I only have two classes and in done by noon. I will admit that I am a little nervous for tomorrow. I have a day full of classes and start my first 300 level class tomorrow. A 300 level class means that its a junior level class, so it's intimidating for a sophomore like me. I have too 300 level classes this year. I have advertising and public relations, which as you know is my major so they should be tons of fun for me. I really don't know what I want to do with my major when I graduate so I'm looking forward to finding out all the career possibilities out there for me. The cool thing about college is that once you get here you can be whatever you want to be. So far I love my classes for this semester. All the teachers I have meet so far are awesome. So many teachers here are outgoing and just plain fun. Its makes going to class that much more exciting when you have a fun professor. I would also like to mention that I have a bowling class tomorrow. That right you heard me right a bowling class. How awesome is that?!

Dorm Life

Happy New Year! As winter break comes to an end, I am in the process of moving back to Greeley. I have to pack everything and get ready for my classes. One thing I do miss about college life is living on campus in the residence halls. There are 17 residence halls on campus and they are all different. There is suite style and community living, there's big residence halls and small residence halls, and we have them on both central campus and west campus. All freshman students are required to live on campus for their first year and after that you can choose to stay or move into a house or an apartment. I chose to live in the residence halls for my sophomore year, and I love it. Moving to college gives you more freedom but you also have more responsibilities. There is no one there to tell you what to do. You are in charge, for some of us this is a good thing and a bad thing. For me it was a good thing. My first year of college taught me so much. I had to learn to manage my time, my money, and I had to learn to be independent. It sounds hard but the process of growing up is so much fun and you learn so much about yourself. That's one of the amazing things about college.