Well, classes have ended, finals are over, and Muncie feels deserted. I myself just left the campus yesterday and couldn't believe how in less than a week, BSU went from a thriving university scene to a ghost town. But alas, summer is here and I'm sure we're all thankful for a break. I am currently in Toledo, Ohio starting my summer job. Now, for the past three summers, I have worked in a factory that made parts for Toyota. I had planned on working there again this summer as well, but they are currently on strike, so that plan went down the drain. So, my backup job has come through; I am installing facility basketball goals. Exciting, right? Not really...but it's a job, so I can't complain. It also pays more than my factory job, so I guess that's a major perk! I'm spending the next week and a half training on the job sites, then resuming (possibly as a crew leader!) when I get back from Germany. Speaking of...
On May 15, I will be boarding a plane with fellow BSU-ers to spend 10 days in Germany and the Czech Republic. I see this trip as a huge birthday present since I will be celebrating my 22nd b-day on May 12. Now that I've passed my 21st birthday, I just feel like I'm getting old...no birthday to really look forward to anymore! Oh well, c'est la vie. Back to Germany...the group will be spending a few days in Berlin, then traveling south to spend some time in Weimar, then closing up the trip by spending a few days in Prague. With no itinerary yet, I'm not sure exactly what all I will be seeing, but I definitely have some ideas on what I want to see. If you've been there and you're reading this, do give me some ideas!
After I return from Germany, the rest of the summer is going to be spent working and saving money for my much-anticipated Australia trip! It's definitely begun to hit me that I'm about to spend 3 months "down under," and I just can't wait! And what's more exciting about the trip? Rumor has it I may actually get to continue blogging while I'm there...
Anyway, in closing out this year, I hope you've enjoyed my blog and that it's been helpful. My final piece of media for the year is going to be from the University Singers show Spectacular. The video is of the group singing an a cappella arrangement of Billy Joel's "And So It Goes." I chose this one because it will give you a chance to experience my singing! That and it has definitely been one of my favorite ballads in my 3 years with the group. So, with that, enjoy the video and have a great summer everyone!
And So It Goes - Ball State University Singers