It's that time of year again- Thanksgiving break. It is the first time a lot of people go home for the first time all year and get to spend time with family and friends from home. I can't wait to go black Friday shopping (not grey Thursday), eat plenty of turkey, and sleep in my big comfy bed. During this time everyone thinks about what they are grateful for, but really every day we should be appreciative of those people and things around us. With that being said, last year I wrote a blog about Thanksgiving and I think it is necessary for me to write again about what I am thankful for, but this time as a sophomore instead of a freshman in college.
First off, I am thankful to be waking up every morning breathing, healthy, and alive. I think that is one thing that a lot of people take for granted, and it is one of the most simple things to be thankful for.
Family. I have the most support from my family, even if they are miles away from me. I know that I could call up my grandma, my sisters, or my dad and they would be there for me no matter what. This includes my big lovable pup that tries to be a lap dog even though he weighs 85 pounds.
Friends. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for the old friendships I still have at home and the new friendships that continue to blossom every day here at Coe.
Coe College. This place has changed me and allowed me to grow up and mature into the young woman I am today. Every day I find another reason as to why I love this place and it reassures me that I made a great decision deciding to go here.
Tri Delta. I have had so many great experiences by being in a sorority, including going to St. Jude hospital in Memphis and having the privilege to raise money for the St. Jude babes. I have also formed great relationships and connections inside and outside of Delta.
The list goes on and on, but those are a few of the few things I'm thankful for every day. So now I ask you- what are you thankful for?
Kohawk love,
Alexis
Monday, November 25, 2013
Monday, November 4, 2013
Halloween
This past week Coe College was busy. Thursday was Halloween, and there were plenty of people roaming campus all day dressed in a Halloween costume. At the soccer game there was even a costume contest! To top the festive weekend off, Florida Georgia Line performed at the U.S. Cellular Center right here in Cedar Rapids. Tickets sold out fast, but Coe students were lucky because our student senate had pre-ordered tickets and we were able to buy them at a discounted price of only $10! It is crazy how cheap that is compared to what the public paid, and because of this all Coe students got to sit together.
I didn't spend my weekend at Coe, though. Instead, I went to Iowa City and visited my sister since there was a home Iowa game. This was my first time actually visiting and staying there this year, and that goes to show how much I love this place. I've only gone home once since school started in August, and this was also one of the first weekends I've spent away from Coe. I always feel like I'm going to miss something if I'm not here- a good football game, a performer in the pub, and just being with friends. That's why Coe is not considered a "suitcase college." What is that you may ask? A suitcase college is when people go to their classes during the week then everyone goes home over the weekend. Here at Coe almost every single person stays all week. Don't get me wrong, going home can be nice and all, but Coe is definitely a home away from home for most people. Anyways, even though Iowa lost this weekend to Wisconsin, Coe beat Wartburg! While I may be an Iowa fan, my true team definitely pulled through this weekend and I couldn't be prouder to be a Kohawk.
The rest of this week is going to be a crazy one with a Nursing showcase for prospective nursing majors tomorrow, Founder's Day for Delta on Thursday, and a campus visit day this Saturday. If you are a prospective student and want to get a great look at what Coe is all about, it's not too late to sign up and come Saturday! Plus, there's a home football game, and it's our last one. Might as well come and eat some food, have some good times with current Kohawks, and watch Coe football beat Luther.
Kohawk love,
Alexis
I didn't spend my weekend at Coe, though. Instead, I went to Iowa City and visited my sister since there was a home Iowa game. This was my first time actually visiting and staying there this year, and that goes to show how much I love this place. I've only gone home once since school started in August, and this was also one of the first weekends I've spent away from Coe. I always feel like I'm going to miss something if I'm not here- a good football game, a performer in the pub, and just being with friends. That's why Coe is not considered a "suitcase college." What is that you may ask? A suitcase college is when people go to their classes during the week then everyone goes home over the weekend. Here at Coe almost every single person stays all week. Don't get me wrong, going home can be nice and all, but Coe is definitely a home away from home for most people. Anyways, even though Iowa lost this weekend to Wisconsin, Coe beat Wartburg! While I may be an Iowa fan, my true team definitely pulled through this weekend and I couldn't be prouder to be a Kohawk.
The rest of this week is going to be a crazy one with a Nursing showcase for prospective nursing majors tomorrow, Founder's Day for Delta on Thursday, and a campus visit day this Saturday. If you are a prospective student and want to get a great look at what Coe is all about, it's not too late to sign up and come Saturday! Plus, there's a home football game, and it's our last one. Might as well come and eat some food, have some good times with current Kohawks, and watch Coe football beat Luther.
Kohawk love,
Alexis
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