Ahh.....the last week

So, the last week is here. So many things to do as as senior, and yet not enough time to do it. With it being finals week, most people are in high gear trying to complete many of the things they procrastinated on throughout the semester. Fortunately for me, I am not a procrastinator, so I did not have as much stress as many of the students have. I'll give you an idea of how my week is going and has gone. Yesterday morning I worked from 8-945 in the Cyber Cafe. Then from 10-1130, I was at our professors place for senior seminar final. It was nice because it was the last time that all the seniors in psychology/behavioral science were together. They cooked us breakfast and then we took a collaborative test of all the psychology/counseling theorists from the past four years. It wasn't too bad. When I got back, I got ready because I had to give a tour to a potential student. After that, it was time to relax so I went out and played some slow-pitch softball with a big group of students. When I got back, I worked on a take-home portion of my Lifespan Development final, which is tomorrow morning at 8am.

Today, I woke up and finished some more of my life-span take home portion of the test. Because I am a RA, I am in charge of going through the rooms at the end of the year with the residents of my floor and making sure they are properly checked out of their rooms before they leave. I had to do a check-out with one guy at 1130. I then had lunch with one of my favorite sisters from the monastery at noon. Sr. Madonna is one of the nicest ladies I have ever met and while being very strict, I learned a lot from her over the past four years.

Once that was over, I came back and did a few things with the guys room I checked out. I am part of the Campus Enhancement Task Force on campus and we were supposed to walk around campus outside today to look at things we could fix to make the campus look better. Unfortunately, that was cut short due to some bad weather that brewed up around the area.

I then came back to my room, took a nap, and finished my lifespan take home test. Tonight, I have a RA meeting with the existing and new RA's at 5:15-6:15. Following that I am planning on working on a few rooms in Bede in getting rid of some of the things that need to be thrown out from those storage rooms. I then have my last rosary tonight with the school at 9:30, which will mean a lot to me because I have been going adamantly for the past four years.

Tomorrow, I have a final for Lifespan from 8-930. I then have to check some guys out of their rooms throughout the day. I also am going to watch the One Act plays tomorrow night. Those should be a fun break for students.

Thursday, we have choir at noon and we have our RA appriciation dinner at that time as well. That will be bitter-sweet because RA's are people whom have become my closest friends over the past two years because we have to stick together for each other.

As the week continues to go on the reality of graduating will only get closer. It is definately crazy to think about how fast time flies by. I continue to feel sad and happy about this week as it is something we always want to come, but then we want to just stay here too. I truly will miss the people here and the experiences I have had and there is no doubt that I will come back to visit eventually at some point. That being said, I should get ready for a few things going on tonight, so...

Until Next Time

Tony "Laz" Lazarowicz

Made It

Well, official classes are OVER!!!!!

Yea, its definately crazy to think that already classes and four years have flown by just like that. I can remember what seems like just yesterday, walking into college for the first time. This weekend is going to be nice and relaxing. Well yesterday, me and two of my friends roadtripped to Sioux City to have some fun for one last weekend. Today I worked then drove back to Sioux City again to watch my girlfriend run in her last track meet. Tonight we have two bands, Strip Fish and Damn Straight performing in the Bistro so that should be fun. Tomorrow I work, have the athletic banquet, go bowling with the music dept, and do homework. Needless to say its a busy weekend, but fun weekend at that.

This week I have finals on Monday and Wednesday. Monday we are actually driving out to our professors house for a bunch before we take our senior seminar final. Wednesday I have a final at 8 am and that's it. Its really cool here at MMC because they do something for the students every night during finals. For instance, Monday night we have a midnight breakfast for those who are studying hard. Tuesday the faculty come around and deliver ice cream treats to the students. Wednesday they have popcorn for everyone. Thursday night everyone has to leave because the semester is over, with the exception of the students who are graduating, staying for choir, ambassadors, etc.

Overall, I plan to make the best out of this week and enjoy the past times with my friends as this will be as they say, the last time we will all be together in the same place. That's a humbling statement there because we get so used to seeing the same people time and time again that we forget that at some point that comes to an end. Eventually we all go our separate ways. Now is the time where we will start a new chapter in our life book. I know it will be a change, but I am definitely excited for the change as well.

I will write sometime this week to tell you how the feelings of being a senior have changed, but I can say that I have enjoyed college and wouldn't change anything. Its been a pleasure to be with the people I have been, and it is because of them that I am doing what I need to do. That being said,

Until Next Time,


Tony "Laz" Lazarowicz

Wow Busy Week

So its the last official week of classes, with next week being finals, and I can say it has been an extremely busy week. I honestly do not have a lot of time, so I am going to summarize the best I can. Monday I worked from 8-10, class from 10-11, helped with ADMIT registration for incoming freshman from 11-12, choir from 12-1, and then the afternoon I was busy doing things for baseball as well as a recognition dinner for the Moderator. Tuesday, I didn't have as many classes, but I put on an event which was the evening meal outside as well as having a lot of games both inside and outside. You can see pictures from that above. So that took a lot of planning all day.

Yesterday, work from 8-10, class 10-11, help with ADMIT again 11-12, choir 12-1, class from 1-215, deliver moderator 215-3, move boxes for donations right after followed by a reception at Dr. Barry's from 5-630, drove w/ a friend to pick up his new car in Sioux Falls from 630-930, bowling from 10-12 and homework for a bit afterwards.

Today I am finishing a bunch of things, doing homework, and all that jazz. So ya as you can see a very busy week. We have a choir performance this Sunday and then next week is finals, so it will be a busy week, but i'm trying to sit back and enjoy it while I can, because it will be gone soon. Anyways, though I really do have a lot to do. Hopefully I can get on here tomorrow and give you a better story, but in the meantime hope your schoolyear is winding down nicely for you. Get a hold of me if you have any questions.

Until Next Time

Tony "Laz" Lazarowicz

Ah a Sigh of Relief

So its Thursday night and I'm breathing a sigh of relief. Why you ask? Last night I was finishing putting together the presentations that had been sent to me for the Siouxland Undergraduate Social Sciences Research Conference. Some did not get to me until 5:30 am this morning. I was up until about 12:30 last night and was supposed to be up by 6:30. Somehow I slept through my alarm this morning and I didn't get to the Conference until 8:10 when I was supposed to be there at 8:00. It was bad, but I managed to keep myself busy. So pretty much 7 people canceled their presentations today, 3-4 switched their times, and it all could have been a nightmare. Luckily I held my cool and the whole program itself went off without a hitch. I was happy with how things turned out. Needless to say though, I am happy it is over. It is one more thing that I don't have to worry about anymore. I think after this week my stress levels will go down significantly and I will be more calm, and although I am calm now, this will give me the opportunity to be relaxed as graduation approached in 16 days. It truly is crazy how time flies by.
Tonight we were supposed to have a baseball game, but it worked out that it was canceled due to weather and I was able to go to our prayer partner gathering tonight with the Sisters. It was nice because I had just gotten to see Sr. Delores yesterday since I didn't think I would get to go to the meeting tonight. It worked out that I did and we had a lot of good conversation.
Anyways, in a nutshell, that is why I am relieved and definately ready for the break. That being said, have a great weekend. It will be busy for me.

Until Next Time

Tony "laz" Lazarowicz

16 Days and Counting

Time continues to just fly by. This week has been a really busy week as well. And it's only Tuesday. Yesterday I had to work from 8-10, class from 10-11, meeting for the conference we are hosting right after class, then made copies for the pamphlets, ate, then went to work on puttting the packets together. That took me about 1 1/2 hours. By that time then I started to work on homework and then had 1 1/2 hours of band rehearsal. Following that I did homework and watched 24 until I went on rounds for the evening. Today, I had to give a presentation at 9 and then I had choir. Choir was cool because Dr. V. talked about his goals and plans for the next year and he has a lot of good aspirations. Now I have done some homework and business related stuff since then. We have a baseball game tonight and the week just doesn't slow down. However, there are only 16 days until graduation. Thats pretty sweet. If you can't tell I'm pretty excited.
I have a total of 5 classes of Lifespan
3 classes of Senior Seminar
1 band rehearsal
1 choir rehearsal
and 1 week of finals.

Pretty sweet i must say. I dont' think everything will hit me until I'm back in Sergeant Bluff for the summer, but I can say that it will be a bitter-sweet good-bye, but I can definately say that I will come back to Yankton and visit. You will enjoy the town if you want to, if you come in not wanting to enjoy it, then you won't.

Until Next Time

Tony "laz" Lazarowicz

Finally One More Thing Over

Yes, as the title says, one more thing is in the books. Last night I had my final Jazz Band/ Choir concert. It was definitely the best concert we had on tour and the best audience we have had in the four years I have been here. We probably had close to 400 people in audience, and everyone was amazed at the performance. As I've mentioned before it is bitter sweet to have this over as well. I'm so happy to have the concert over because now I can relax on that part knowing that we put on a great show and it is now over. On the other hand, it was my last performance in that area, and that is somewhat sad. I can remember my freshman year thinking how great college was and now it is nearly over, so I definitely am trying to take advantage of the last month as much as possible.
Overall, tour went really well too. We had a great time, and it was a time of sharing stories and memories with friends and all that fun jazz. So now its time to start planning out the rest of the next couple weeks. It is a busy one as well. Today I have to work from 8-10, class from 10-1, sit at the blood-bank booth from 1130-12, meeting for Yahoo from 12-1230, class from 1-2:15, help move furniture from 215- 3, give a tour for ADMIT from 3-4, work in the CYBER for the supper from 4-6:30, and tonight try to iron out a few items for the conference we are hosting next Thursday.
Well as you can see, my schedule is extremely busy today, but I thought I would just say hi before I get going for the day. Overall, great week so far and hopefully the weekend will be good too, although I am working for food service because of a big catering banquet we do each year. Oh well. I'll keep you up to date later on.

Until Next Time

Tony "laz" Lazarowicz

Crazy New Things

Okay, so I've been in Yankton now for four years. You would think after four years that you would know mostly everything you need to know about the city, and practically visited every place in a community of less than 14,000 right? Wrong! Today I ha the opportunity to visit a new place. Mind you now that it is the middle of April and 60 degrees outside, and since my parents bought me a bicycle for my birthday last year, i thought it only be appropriate that I got some use of it here.

I decided to take my bike and try out a few of the trails that Yankton has to offer. Wow are the trails long. It was a very nice ride, but I didn't know the whole path of trails existed or where they led to. To give you an idea of just how many trails there are and where they all go, I have attached the website link to the page so you can check it out for yourself. http://www.yanktonsd.com/pdf_files/Yankton2_Trails_Map.pdf So needless to say I have a good hour and a half bike ride around town.

Today was a really sweet day too. I had to work from 8am to 10am. Following that I was supposed to go to class, but it was canceled for still some unknown reason. I had to perform at lunch with the choir and then I did some homework before I hit the bike. Tomorrow and Wednesday I will be out of town because we are going on our annual choir/jazz band tour. This year we will trek across Nebraska and a small portion of South Dakota as we visit 6 schools in 2 days and perform our home concert on Thursday night.

It will be a very busy week because on Saturday we have the annual Yankton Gala for the Catholic Schools here in town and that requires a lot of work from both students and faculty to put on because I work with ARAMARK and from firsthand experience, a lot of help is needed, especially from the Ambassadors.

Because I have a few minutes, I thought I would update you on the countdown until the end.

26 days until GRADUATION
24 days until school is out
18 school days until school is out
8 classes of Lifespan Development left
6 classes of Senior Seminar Left
5 practices for choir
3 practices for band Left

So, in essence time is winding down. That is good, but also frightening. Anyway, that being said I hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

Until Next Time

Tony "Laz" Lazarowicz