Thanks to Dr. Tomer...

I've now got Return To Sender stuck in my head. Actually, it's been bouncing around in there for a few hours now. Not that there's anything wrong with that, as I do enjoy Elvis.

After all, I've wreaked havoc on Memphis, danced with the ghosts at Sun Studio, eaten peanut butter and nanner sandwiches, and I've hung out at Graceland. Shoot, I was even Elvis for Halloween back in 2001:



Thankyou, thankyouverymuch.

Limping Along...

No, it's not that bad. Things were really hectic for me Saturday through Monday. Monday evening came along, and I started to panic. Though I had taken some of my books with me, I had to spend two days away from home and later felt like I was so behind. As in, how can I be so behind and it's only week two? Granted, not every weekend is going to be as crazy as this last one was. And yes, I've accepted the fact that my weekends will consist primarily of schoolwork this semester...

I'm starting to settle into a routine though, so hopefully that will keep me in line. I've already informed friends and family of my hermit status this summer. There is just so much to do! And honestly, this makes my first grad school experience feel like it was kindergarten.

While overwhelming, it does feel good to be challenged.

Introduction

Greetings from Cohort 7! My name is Kristina, and this isn't my first foray into the blogging world. I've been blogging for three years now, though this is my first educational blogging experience. This also isn't my first foray into grad school, but that's a story for another time...

I never thought that I would pursue a career in libraries. It all kind of happened by chance. At BGSU, I was an English major, with a minor in Popular Culture. My dream job was to be a music journalist, but I got realistic. I just don't have the personality for the field! I've always been a bookworm, and love doing research. Throughout my years at BG, I worked at our campus library. By my senior year, things began to fall into place and I realized which direction I should head in, career-wise. Four years and a few stumbles later, I am finally here!

What else to say? I moved from my hometown in Geauga County to Akron last summer. My passion in life is music, though I am not a musician. Perhaps my passion stems from my being envious of those who create it? Anyway, some of my favorites are U2, Wilco, The Clash, The Beatles, The Smiths, Radiohead, Neil Young, and The White Stripes. I'm known for following my favorite bands around the U.S. (and even into the U.K.!). However, with this grad program, I guess I'll just have to stick to local shows (ha!).

I'm also big into travel, reading (of course), films, hiking, photography, food and wine. And my dog, Cosmo:



He rocks. I also enjoy beating people at trivia games, as I am a barrel of useless knowledge. Anyone up for a game?

I look forward to meeting you all in July!