November 9, 2009

If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere. - Frank A. Clark

This week presented me with a fairly large barrier. It's hard to understand sometimes why events occur in the way that they do, but I try to remember that obstacles are a part of any successful journey. The most important thing is how you deal with those deterrences and continue to strive toward your final destination. In the end, someone who has had to make decisions or persevere through rough times is most likely going to be stronger from overcoming such hurdles.

Monday started off with a deadline for a major project in my 3D Foundations class. After lots of out-of-class effort, I was glad to have this project completed.

Tuesday there was a Merchandise and Apparel Design Association meeting! The manager of The Buckle clothing store in Stillwater came to give a denim fitting demonstration and discuss the company's career options. As always, the meeting was extremely informative. I had been to the denim demonstration at the Buckle last year with MADA but all the career information was so interesting. She discussed their intern opportunities and an intern was actually a student present at the meeting. Since one of the options is interning part-time while going to school, the girl that is interning with the Buckle currently, shared a lot of personal insight and experience about what her position entails. The program that they offer is great! The company has not only survived the economic downturn, but continued to flourish throughout it. And of course, the manager brought the most amazing jeans to help her demonstrate appropriate sizes for body types! Did you know The Buckle will set up jean fitting/ personal shopping appointments for you?

I've had chronic headaches and occasional migraines since I was in grade school, but through lots of searching over the years I have found relief for my daily headaches and can usually keep my migraines under control if I don't let them get too bad. Wednesday morning I had a bad headache, went to my morning lab and my nutrition discussion, but I knew if I didn't take my migraine medicine that things would get worse. Unfortunately for the medicine to be effective, I have to sleep after taking it - not exactly convenient in the middle of a school day. But it's better than the alternative. When I woke up, late afternoon, however, there was little/no change in the headache.

So to summarize everything, it lasted through Thursday and then started to progressively get worse. My mom came from home - I have such a wonderful mom! - and I got through Thursday night, but when my migraines get to that level and have lasted multiple days we've found that only one thing can break the cycle. So Friday morning I went to University Health Services and got a pain injection that knocks me out. Migraines are definitely an obstacle in my life, I feel that they limit what I can do sometimes, but as I mentioned before; it's all how you approach the situation. I am so grateful for all I am blessed with, and for my good health - most of the time, haha. So many people perform the tasks that we do everyday suffering conditions so much worse.

Due to the events of Friday, sadly I did have to miss participating in the Library Event with OSU Student Foundation and Into the Streets on Saturday morning with Circle K International.

The weekend was still full of excitement though! Saturday I went to both the Philbrook Museum of Art and the Gilcrease Museum of the Americas. Talk about a beautiful day to go to two gorgeous estates! I needed to visit both in order to fulfill a particular assignment for my art history class, and I was glad. They were both unique and charming in their own ways. It would be difficult to discuss the breadth of art that I had the pleasure of viewing that day; both museums have extensive collections. The Philbrook Museum, which used to be an actual home, really appealed to me in that the interior spaces correlated with the art that was exhibited in that particular location. It seemed to evoke a stronger mood from the artwork because of the surrounding environment. Almost as enjoyable as seeing the numerous incredible works of art, was spending time outside both museums. Each had captivating landscapes that truly made my experience on Saturday a great one! Here are a just a few pictures, I took a lot

The Gilcrease Museum!

The Philbrook Museum!

Two wins for the Cowboys this weekend and I was fortunate enough to attend one of them!! Saturday night when I got back from the museums, OSU was playing UCO at Gallagher Iba Arena. Thanks to STUFU I got to attend. I had never been to a basketball game at Oklahoma State before so it was a big treat for me! Not to mention that the seats were practically on the court; it was really great. Also, we got to cheer on the Cowboys with Mike and Anne Greenwood! Here's an action shot from the game.



GO POKES!