Hey guys! My internet wasn't working for a while (well, my stealing internet wasn't working :P) but I'm finally on again! The cable guy came and hooked up our cable and internet, but I still need to wait until we get our wireless router here so 3 of us can use the internet we have upstairs. Hopefully that'll be soon!

Like I said in my last post, I started a new job. I'm going to be a server at Camp Randall Stadium in the suites for our home football games! I've had my orientation meeting and one day of training, and both went well. The day of training was a little overwhelming because they basically just came at us with all kinds of information and how things are done, but they assured us that it isn't as bad as it sounds. I'm working on the 6th floor Varsity Club in section 5. On my floor, there are about 7 sections, with about 36-48 seats in each section. Almost every section (except the 1st and 7th sections which are smaller) have 2 servers, so I will be working with one other person every week. My partner is this middle-aged woman, who seems very nice, but judging by the amount and content of her questions, she may not catch on right away. Hopefully I'm wrong though! Each game day, we have to be there like 3 1/2 hours before kickoff, so most games (which start at 11 am) I'll have to be there at 7:30 am! Kind of sounds like my schedule this summer at Sea World! It's crazy how God works like that...had I not worked that kind of schedule this summer, I definitely wouldn't be prepared to start that early for classes and work this semester! Anyway, we're usually there for about an hour after the game ends, cleaning up and eating a free meal (we get to eat all the extra food from that day!). Plus, they told us the tips are pretty good because we serve mostly the same guests every game and they're usually not afraid to tip well. Sounds like a good deal to me! :)

My last 2 roommates moved in this weekend, so the apartment is finally full! After living with 12 girls this summer, having only 3 of us here (with 2 working most of the time), it was pretty quiet and lonely here! We still have things to put away and figure out, but with all of us here, that can finally get done soon. I'm really hoping and praying that this year will go well. I'm not afraid that it won't because we've all lived with each other before in one way or another, but I just hope we don't form alliances against each other like we've been known to do in the past. We have somewhat of a personality spectrum between the 5 of us and sometimes it causes some of us to side with certain roommates more than others. I'm definitely guilty of this myself, so hopefully it can be something we all work on. I realize that it's a natural thing to do, but being aware of it can help a lot and can solve a lot of problems. From this summer, I also learned about the importance of speaking truth to people instead of pretending everything's OK and then going and telling someone else your true feelings. This is definitely something I'm guilty of, mostly because I hate confrontation and I want everyone to like me. But if we tell eachother the truth right away, and make a habit of it in the beginning, I truly believe it can eliminate drama. But I'm excited about what this year holds in store for us! I think it'll be fun to have all 5 of us in one place for once!

Well, I think that's about it. We still have little less than a week before classes start (a week and 3 days for me!!), so if you're in Madison, give me a call or IM because I'd love to hang out!! :) If you don't live in Madison, then you need to move here! Haha, just kidding...although I wish that were true! But if you're not from here, then I miss you a ton and hope to see you soon (especially you Missouri folk...you know who you are! :D)!!