Designated Doodler

If you would have told me that I would be a teacher while I was in high school, I probably would have laughed. And as my chuckles died down I'd wait for you to tell me what I was really going to be when I grew up. But I've come a long way since high school - a very very long way. Even in the past two years I've transformed a great deal, and it's been a positive transformation. Getting out of advertising was probably the best decision of my life. And now, as I face the prospect of having my own classroom I realize that I have soooo much more to learn, so much farther to go. Luckily I'm a fast learner, and having spent 16 years in a classroom, I'm not starting from absolute zero. I actually took to learning about teaching rather quickly. And luckily - incredibly - I passed four TExES tests in one summer. So I'm able to teach elementary, middle or high school. I'm able to teach English, art, or journalism. And having so many options really helps when ...

 Last night I branched out. I went to a TCU alumni event at Top Golf. But it didn't quite go as I had hoped. Upon describing it to my friends, I said that it was "very TCU." They were like, "what the heck does that mean?" Well...it means that people were cordial, they'd talk to you when you were in line for food, but other than that, there was little to no mingling. Everyone just stuck with the people they came with. They used it as an opportunity to get a huge discount on a cool venue - not hang out. It's just like being on campus at TCU. People are there, they're nice-ish, they'll talk to you if you engage them, but there's also this "coldness." Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my college...but for the most part, the people there are detached, hyper-beautiful, party mongers. I mean...holy crap...it's no wonder that my dating life at TCU was non-existent. I'm not a size two model, compared to TCU...

It is with a heavy heart that I write this. Today I learned that my friend Clay passed away. I felt like I should do something in memory of him, hence this blog post. I'm not even sure when I met Clay, he was always around. We had classes together at TCU and we lived in the same building. He was one of those people that you don't even have to try to make friends with, it was like we were friends as soon as we met. His smile was so contagious, he absolutely exuded happiness. He knew everyone, and everyone knew him. Shoot…I can't remember someone's name five minutes after they introduce themselves…but Clay could. He was intelligent and sweet, truly caring. The kind of person that would give you the shirt off his back if you asked. He was also an incredibly talented dancer. It takes a lot of stamina and a lot of guts to go through the School of Classic and Contemporary Dance at TCU. Heck…I would probably take one look at those skin tight leggings and bolt. Bu...

This isn't going to be a long post. I'm sick so I'll make it short. When I was a freshman, my college wasn't even on the map. When people asked me where I went, and I told them, they looked at me like I said Oz. But now... now everybody knows about "under dog" TCU who won the Rose Bowl. And after tonight... after beating UT... I think it's safe to say that we're permanently on the map. Why eat turkey when you can grill up some Bevo? Happy Frogsgiving everyone.

Today is the day after I graduated from TCU and I still don't think it's quite sunk in yet. It was so surreal. It's like one of those moments that is so big that you wonder if life goes on after it occurs. Well I'm here to say that I didn't turn into a puff of smoke and disappear after Boschini handed me my diploma.  It was a very interesting day, May 12th. First off, I forgot the number that would allow me to receive my diploma. So after a two hour crisis I had it replaced. The sky was threatening rain, the robe was stifling and the whole arena was total chaos. My mouth was bone dry and I was praying that I wouldn't have to pee or that I wouldn't trip on stage (luckily my prayers were answered).  The energy in that cramped hallway, in the moments before entering the arena, was crazy. Me and all of my friends and all of my strangers all in purple...hoping for the moment and praying for the future, a collective mass of elevated nerves. We waited, ...

Invites The new statue  Man...that was a tasty cake This is what it's going to look like this Saturday! Hmm I wonder who that is? Aren't I adorable? Tulip season at TCU Superfrog + Me *Sigh* I can breathe now.

I go to Texas Christian University...and am proud to say so. The actions of some do not define the mentality or actions of all. I personally have never done drugs, but am not surprised to learn that there's a problem in a college campus. There's a problem on every college campus...but TCU is being made an example of because we are a private Christian college. The former journalist in me knows why this is being so publicized, the former journalist knows that this qualifies as a "good story." And that's a shame. There is a problem on every college campus with illegal substances...and the bigger the school, the more widespread the problem. And here I sit a graduating Senior from a school that's all over the news. And yeah, it pisses me off that anyone would dare tarnish the name of such a great school. It pisses me off that so much has been thrown on Gary Patterson who has been nothing but an extraordinary coach working his heart out to get us on the map. I don...