September 27, 2010

The beginning of the week may have started a bit monotonously with projects and homework, however, finishing with the renowned Chef Series event and service – it was another incredible week at Oklahoma State!

In my graphic design I course, our second project was due. The task was to select a piece of classical music and create a 10x15 poster for that composition that accurately conveyed to the audience the mood of the particular song. Critiques for our projects in this class are very involved but I benefit from them a great deal.

Thursday, as many CHES hotel and restaurant administration students tirelessly prepared for the annual Chef Series event, numerous people were anxiously awaiting the evening filled with delicious food and good friends. I am so truly grateful that I had the opportunity to attend this awesome event! Anne Greenwood, such a wonderful woman and prominent donor in the OSU community, whom I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, graciously offered me a spot at the event since she had a conflict and would no longer be able to attend. The lovely people at my table really made the evening a great experience, not to mention hearing a little about Trisha Yearwood and her life growing up. A quote from her cookbook that was presented as a gift to everyone states, “I have always associated really good food with really good company. If you’re with people you love, and you’re having fun and enjoying life, great food is almost like another guest at the table.” Another significant highlight of the event was the focus on the student efforts put into the evening, but also their careers in general. It makes me proud to attend a university that is home to such great programs that are fostering students who will undoubtedly become successful in their endeavors. I’m extremely thankful to Anne for her generosity in allowing me this delightful experience! Here’s a picture from the event.

Between the excitement of the event and deadlines in both my design classes, I didn’t get to prepare as much for my Friday accounting test as I had hoped. But if I’ve learned one thing in college it’s how to work under pressure and how to cram, haha. The test seemed to go well though, so I’m hopeful for a positive outcome.

Wrapping up the week, I participated in one of my favorite service projects, Adopt-A-Street! The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and the turnout was great. It’s always fun to take a walk on a sunny day, while catching up with friends – even if you are simultaneously wearing neon yellow vests and picking up trash J. Here’s a picture from the afternoon.