First Day of Work

Don't worry folks, I'm not quite as dumb as I look. I've been stealing the neighbor's wireless for a while now, so as long as I don't move my laptop, it works great!

Got a tour of the facility today. WOW, those machines are HUUUUGE! I work on the Motor Grader team; these babies have a big blade ranging from 12 feet to 24 feet, a scraper, and other tools that can be attached. I got to climb up into the cab of one of the 24H's...the biggest motor grader CAT makes. It was cool. Very high, lots of levers and such.

I'll be working on a military motor grader project, which just means I will be designing changes for a motor grader so it will fit on a plane.

Hehe, guess what I got to wear today? I brought along my steel-toed boots but left them in the car. I wasn't sure if we would need them or not. Apparently we did. Anyways, they supplied me and this other dude with strap-on steel-toes. I looked sexy, y'all. Plus, they make this fun horse-shoe clopping sound when you're on cement. Nice.

Once a week for the next four weeks, I get to skip a day of work for intern-related stuff in Peoria and the surrounding area. :)

Oh, and when it rains, it no longer smells like Cheez-its but instead like vomit. Yum yum!

I'm Not Dead Yet...I'm Getting Better!

I'm all moved in. Not unpacked in the slightest, but all moved in! Decatur is...interesting so far. The air smells like Cheez-its, but it's not so bad overall. My apartment is HUGE and lonely, come visit as much as you can! I can put you up in your own bed.

I currently have no phone or internet (Panera is my best friend), so this posting stuff may not happen too often. I'll try to keep y'all updated, though! I had orientation today and I start work tomorrow. And now my computer is about to die, booo, so I'm off. Love you all!

Poorer, Ready to Be Richer

Don't expect to go very far if you're not willing to risk a lot. I'm putting a lot into this education stuff, and I expect a lot out of it. Some may see that as arrogant, but at this point I'm thinking I've earned a paycheck or two.

I HAVE AN ABODE! I even know how to get there now. Groovy. I'll be moving this weekend, spending some time with the fam for Memorial Day, then orientation starts on Tuesday. So remember, when you're getting bored or lonely, there's a girl in central Illinois who would LOVE to put you up for a night or seven and be entertained! Plus, y'all know Decatur's the liveliest city in the Midwest. Partay all day long!

I'm all packed now, just down to throwing away the roomie's junk at this point. :) Summer's here, and I'm a SENIOR. Bring it.

No longer a bum...

I have an apartment!!!! I'm beginning to feel less stressed out about this internship deal now that I actually have a place to live. Yay!

Granted, I don't know WHERE yet. Or if I have roommates. But it's fully furnished, that's good. I don't have any internet unless I want to pay for it. We'll see if I really need it. More details should be coming soon. Ugh. This is ridiculous. Actually talking to the HR lady does help get things rolling, however.

fun times ahead

Things are finally rolling in the intern process. I am trying to figure out what's going on with housing still, but I know that I officially start the 29th. It's kind of weird at the moment, since I will apparently be training in Peoria but I work/live in Decatur (about a 2 hour drive). Hmm. I'm still working some things out.

Three weeks of school left! I have official senior status, according to the registrar, but I will have it for real after finals are over!

EMILY AND DAN ARE COMING TO SEE ME!! Suuuuper excited...I haven't seen 'em in ages.
Yay...drive safe, guys.














Sisters - miss you guys!