If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep. ~Dale Carnegi

Hello! I hope and trust each of you is doing well. It was a wild week. Registration happened along with VIP day. Two of my good friends had overnight visitors (from Paducah!) stay with them on Sunday night. This is a great way to get an idea of what Georgetown is really like. First-hand experience was how I decided I wanted to be a part of Georgetown College. My parents came up to see me this weekend as well, which was awesome. Thanksgiving break is right around the corner along with finals and major projects for classes.
My week began a bit slowly with a few papers here and there for Foundations 111 along with a debate in the same class over the industrial revolution and Marx’s Communist Manifesto. Everything began to pick up after turning in my final draft of the thesis-driven essay for Foundations. Thursday found me awake bright and early for registration for the spring semester. You register for you next semester’s classes a little bit more than a month prior to Christmas Break; you get up early to try to get all the classes you would like. It is a strange feeling planning the rest of your life by the way, just a freebie from me to you. I got all of my classes, except for one, which was probably for the best in hindsight. Friday found me going to class, writing two papers and cheering at two basketball games that night. This weekend was so busy yet good. I encourage all of you to attend a Georgetown sporting event if you come up to visit. There is generally a basketball or volleyball game to go to most times. It is a great atmosphere and very exciting.
My parents drove up on Saturday to spend the day and part of Sunday with me. I had a few things to take care of before they got here, so I did not sleep as much as I had intended. I can’t complain though, as they had a much earlier morning than I did. That is a major dilemma in college by the way: sleep versus productivity. I’ve learned that the hard way several times throughout the semester. Everything went well and got done though. Coffee and Hong’s (Donut Express) were definitely a contributing factor to how much was accomplished. I met several new friends Sunday from the overnight program. I hope you all are reading this. Hello by the way. If you are interested in coming on an overnight visit, contact your admissions counselor.
That is something else I want to talk to you all about. This first year will present new challenges and great triumphs for you. Your friends, Resident Advisors, Resident Directors, Freshman Family Groups, peer educators, admissions counselors, professors and everyone else at Georgetown are here to support you. I can personally attest to this. They are great people.
I hope your senior year is going well. It is a great time in your life. Remember to enjoy it. If you need anything or want to ask a current student something about the college, I would be more than happy to help in any way I can. I hope you all have a great week!