The calm before the storm...

Lauren and I hit Old Town tonight, one final evening of freedom before the storm that is finals. We got some good food, shopped a bit, got some more food (ice cream) and then came back to my apartment. I failed miserably at my goal of finding presents, which is what we set out to do. Instead I came back with a full stomach and a much needed Nalgene for myself. I have been going all semester without a water bottle even though I spend ALL day on campus. Seriously, going to school has become my 9-5 job except it starts at 8 and goes to 4. I digress though. All in all it was a wonderful evening spent relaxing with a great friend. It was desperately needed because both of us are stressing out big time because of all the stuff we have to do between now and next Thursday when we both leave. It was good to destress a bit first, regain our steam before we have to plow ahead.
On another note, I had a really good day. I have a job for the summer and a research volunteer position for when I come back here in the fall. I am working for Fish & Game doing a sonar project on the lower Kenai River. It is definitely a new experience for me, I haven't ever worked shifts before. But I have decided to stop worrying over it and be more positive, because there is a bright side of everything.
Well, this is just a short and sweet summary of my day. I needed to do a bit more relaxing before I start making progress on my list of things to do. I feel like I need to share my list, so here it is.

Kara's big list of things to do before summer is finally here and she is finally home:
1.) PACK
2.) Study for finals (x4)
3.) Write 10 page paper
4.) Clean apartment so she can leave

It may not seem like a lot but you haven't seen my room! :P Anyways, I am making this short and sweet post very long. Farewell for now, more later when I can check something off of my list!

Note to self: Look on the bright side, it is always much happier!