The Last Hoorah...

Today was the last day of my Creative Writing class. We turned in our portfolios, which are a culmination of our entire semester's work, and had some cookies before saying goodbye to that class for good. It's too bad, really. That was my favorite class :( I'll miss it, but not to worry- I'm taking a creative writing workshop class next semester!!!

Tonight I also have my last meeting as the mentor of Professor Mockridge's FYS class. Again, it's sad to say goodbye to that class. Still, the beautiful thing about Ripon is that even if I don't have class with these people anymore I still get to see them around campus.

Last night was Joyce to the World and Christy, Lindsey, and I had our own little cookie decorating contest...I didn't win :( Oh well, it was still tasty!! There were also performances by the band and one of the choirs, crafts, and stories read by President Joyce. Oh, and a bunch of people wore their pajamas!! Pretty sweet, huh?

~Jess

Joyce to the World!!

In true Ripon fashion, tonight is Joyce to the World! For those who may be wondering why it is that I keep spelling "joy" incorrectly, allow me to enlighten you. Joyce to the World is a Ripon College tradition that takes place every year. President Joyce reads Christmas stories in Great Hall while students sit/lay/lounge with blankets and pillows, enjoying a fully decorated Christmas tree, cookies, and the sweet sounds of Christmas stories!!! What could be finer!?! I love Ripon College!!

In other news, tonight is the big Innertube Waterpolo Championship game!!! We play once in the semi-finals and then comes the big show-down.... Wish me luck!!!

~Jess

Live Music in the Pub!

Yesterday I was so busy talking about my weekend I totally forgot about my lunch I spent being serenaded by singer/songwriter Julie Moffitt. It was freaking awesome!

As if the day could get any better, yesterday was Ripon College student appreciation day at Domino's Pizza which meant a small pizza was only $2.99! What a deal! After my Innertube Water Polo game- which was the first playoff game AND we won!!! Hooray!- I got to unwind with friends, a pizza, and an episode of Scrubs. College life is the life for me :)

Now for today... let's see. It's snowing again, yay! Also, it was the culmination of the FYS class at Golden Hour this morning so all the first-year students were presenting their group projects. Also, I have apparently been published in the Ripon Magazine driving the team of horses at the stable during our Equestrian Club kick-off. How exciting! (And it's good publicity for the club, too!!)

I think that's it for exciting (or unexciting) news!!

~Jess

Jamaica, Here I Come!

I just found out that I was chosen as one of the 15 people to travel to Jamaica on a Maymester trip this year and I'm so excited!!

I'm also excited because IT SNOWED THIS WEEKEND!!! Yay! And not just a dusting, either- we're talking some serious accumulation! I already went sledding!! :) Also, this weekend was an "ugly sweater" party where everyone wore ridiculously gaudy sweaters, AND this weekend was Dickens of a Christmas! I went downtown for the living windows and was sure to check out the "Enchanted Forest" (a display of a bunch of Christmas trees decorated by different community organizations) and also the International Gift Market. What an awesome weekend!! I love Christmastime!!! :)

~Jess

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