Done & done.

I can officially say my first semester at Arizona State University is completed. It was a great first semester filled with lots of adjusting, lots of learning (in and out of the classroom), and lots of exciting things. I met some great people, and I can say that Arizona is starting to feel like home. It wasn't the easiest semester, since I had to adjust and see what going to a big University was all about, but it turned out even better than I thought it was going to. I'm happy with the fact that I dove right in and got involved in my school so that I can make the most out of my time there. When I graduate I want to be able to have no regrets and know that I did everything possible to help make myself a more well-rounded person and journalist.

I joined the radio station at our school and even got on a weekly talk show that they normally don't allow first-time students to participate in. I even have my first television internship next semester with CBS 5 in Phoenix, and I'm not stopping there. I am SO excited to see what the rest of my time at ASU brings. I'm thankful that I have this opportunity and I promise you I will not let it go to waste. Check back regularly for more exciting news about my journey in Phoenix and at Arizona State's Walter Cronkite School!

Long Time No Blog

I know I haven't posted something in a long time, things have been ridiculously hectic. This semester is flying by, and before I know it, it will be winter break. It seems like all of my teachers schedule tests in the same week so I have been trying to study for multiple classes in one day. I've also been busy with my radio show, and trying to have a social life as well. Two of my best friends are coming this weekend to celebrate Halloween with me and I am so excited to spend time with them and show them ASU and Arizona! I will definitely update you after this exciting weekend with pictures :)

Have a good rest of the week everyone!

xoxo,
Stacy

Excuses

I've been too busy to update with an actually interesting blog post, yeah I know, what an excuse. I thought I'd just give a fast update about what's been going on.

Two weekends ago I had the ultimate sport-filled weekend. Friday night ASU beat Mizzou, which was amazing! My roommate and I went to the game and then headed out to the bars on Mill Ave. It was a very fun night, and we met lots of new people!

Saturday I went to the Padres vs. Diamondbacks game with my friend Kat and her two guy friends from her hometown, and we had amazing seats. It was a good time, even if my Padres lost.

On Sunday Kat and I had tickets to the Cardinals home opener, and it was so much fun! Her boss gave her amazing box seats, and I'm so happy we go to to go. The Cardinals did win, and my Chargers won at home too so that was a good day in football if you ask me.

Last week Daniel Tosh of Tosh.0 was at Arizona State University's campus, and he filmed two shows on Thursday. Originally we didn't have tickets, so we thought we weren't going to go, but last minute they made more tickets available and Kat and I got to go to the 9:30 taping! Make sure you watch Tosh.0 which starts tomorrow night to see all of his shenanigans at ASU!

This week is going to be another busy one, but I will try and make a more focused blog post soon!

Have a good week everyone!

xoxo,

Stacy

It's Football Time

Last night was the kick-off to college football season, and I am beyond excited to be attending a Pac 12 school. Football is one of my favorite sports, and football games have never been so exciting. I can't wait for this whole season to cheer on the Arizona State University Sundevils, so happy I got season tickets.

The night started out great, Kat and I had our gold shirts on, we were walking to the lightrail and we were pumped. I didn't even let a bee sting bother me (it got me right in the armpit). We arrived to the game and met some new friends, before meeting up with some other people. The atmosphere was so amazing, everyone was excited and everyone was wearing gold, and the student section did not disappoint.

Go Sundevils!!

We left at half time and went back to our friends' frat house to celebrate. I loved meeting new people and I had a blast. Definitely looking forward to more good times at future games. For now, here's a video to get you in the college football spirit!

First Day at ASU

I had my first day of classes today at Arizona State University, and it was pretty much what I expected. I always have a love/hate relationship with the first day of school. I love that you don't really do much and aren't expected to have read or done any work for once, but I also hate that it is so boring that it almost seems pointless.

This morning I got up pretty early so I could have time to eat breakfast, maybe watch some TV (my favorite), and then be able to actually do my hair and makeup decently. My friend Maria, whom I met in San Diego at the Sun Devil Send Off for our area, and I went to Starbucks this morning and just caught up and chatted about everything. She's super sweet and we have the same major and share a love for theater.

After that I had to walk about 4 blocks to another building where my philosophy class was, and I am so thankful for my dorky hand fan that i bought at Wal Mart, because it was about 110 degrees this morning and it only got hotter. I think I'm really going to like my philosophy class, it did not disappoint. Basically what I learned today is that life is one big problem, isn't that an understatement.

I had to walk very fast to get back to the Cronkite building for my sociology class, and I made my first mistake of the semester. I looked at my schedule in my hand one more time before walking into the class. It was already pretty full so I ended up basically climbing over people to get to a seat that was in the middle. Right after I sat down I look at the projector and it said I was in a psychology class, so I had to get back up and climb over the same people and leave to try and find where my class got moved to. Once I found the correct classroom I got a seat on the end, thank goodness, and tried not to fall asleep. I think the class will be interesting, but today I was just not feeling it.

My last class was 3 hours later at the Tempe campus, so I went back to my apartment and had some lunch before taking a nice little nap. I left a little early to have my first light rail experience by myself. On the way, some students from Cronkite asked me if they could interview me about some construction that is going on, and since I love being on camera (reason number one why I am a broadcast journalism student), I agreed. I finally made it to my American sign language class, and it is definitely my favorite class so far! When class was over and I walked outside, to my unpleasant surprise there was a dust storm starting. I was not happy since I still had to walk about five blocks back to the light rail and then walk again back to my apartment after getting back downtown.

Now that today is over, I'm exhausted. Time to have a fun weekend before the madness really begins next week!

xoxo,
Stacy

It's Time For New Adventures

I officially moved to Phoenix, Arizona on July 1st, whether I was ready or not the move happened. My parents and I packed up my dad's truck and my car and headed east. I was the first to arrive at my new apartment, and I fell in love instantly. That first taste of having my own place was oh so sweet, and I was excited. My roommate was coming from Wisconsin so it took her a little bit longer to arrive, but when she did I knew we were going to get along fabulously. I moved with no furniture whatsoever, so it was air mattress time for the first couple of days. It's weird starting from scratch, but it's also nice because I can ultimately make my apartment just the way I want it.

When my parents finally went home and I was on my own for the first time, it was weird, but I was also excited to do my own thing and start to figure out a new city. It was hard at first because I really didn't know anyone except my roommate, but we are slowly starting to make new friends and once school starts I'm sure it will get even easier.

I'm back in San Diego for awhile just because I know once school starts I won't be able to come home as often. I'm really excited to see what the next year brings in Arizona and at Arizona State University, but for now I'm going to enjoy being in my comfort zone for just a little bit longer.

New beginnings are on the horizon :)