Last week was great! We only had 2 days of class (well, I only had 1), and then we were able to go to Trussville for a few days to spend time with my family. Of course, the food was amazing. Anyone who hasn’t had my mom’s sweet potato casserole is REALLY missing out. She also tried Paula Deen’s dressing recipe this year, and it was really good.
We also discovered an awesome new store called Garden Ridge in Irondale. Mom told us about it, so Jenn, Daniel, Travis, and I went to check it out. They had a TON of Christmas stuff….rows and rows of ornaments organized by color! I bought some gold and red balls for our tree, plus a couple of cute snowmen ornaments. They also sell furniture, artwork, lamps, candles, books, etc. It is an amazing place! It’s in a building that used to be Walmart, so that tells you how big it is!
Travis and I got up at 4 A.M. Friday morning to take part in the Black Friday madness. I always dread going when I think about getting up that early, but it’s always worth it after the fact. We bought a bunch of movies that were only sale for $5-6 or less. We also bought a few Christmas presents, so at least we’ve gotten started!
We came back to Tuscaloosa Friday night in time to beat the traffic coming for the Iron Bowl. Wow, what a game it was! Probably the best game I’ve ever been to! Everyone was so excited! Now, we’re all looking forward to the game this weekend against Florida. I think Mollie and I are going to try to decorate a cake in a Houndstooth pattern, so that should be fun. It may just turn out looking like black and white polkadots…who knows!
I passed my first HESI test that I took this morning. HESI is an exit exam we have to take at the end of every semester. It doesn’t count as part of our grade, but if you pass, you get 3 points added to your average. It also helps you get the preceptorship you want in 5th semester if you’ve passed all your HESIs, so I’m excited. I have another one to take on Thursday, so hopefully I can do good on that one too.
We’re almost through with classes, and then it’s on to Christmas break! I can’t wait!
