Well, seeing as this blog is super super late I suppose I have some explaining AND catching up to do. This is officially the first week back from Spring Break '09 and having been a busy busy boy down in Florida I must admit the chances of me blogging were very slim. Fortunately enough I have a free 45 minute gap in my day to knock this out! However, like any first week back, this has proved to be a week full of catch up and organizing my life. The sad thing is, as organized as I might be all the time, there is a very unorganized feeling about graduating in less than two months. I mean I am prepared, I have a job, I have LOVED my time here and will miss this place more than anything, but it feels like I am always forgetting something that will prove to be very important in my final weeks till graduation. It's like making a list of what needs to be packed, laying it out, double checking it and then leaving the house KNOWING you are forgetting something important. Regardless, with graduation right around the corner, I have kicked everything up a notch to ensure my final weeks at Queens are my best. With that of course comes the usual all nighters followed by early mornings and busy days.
My trip to Florida was quite the eventful one. I managed to do just about everything that I miss most about my home state. Starting with playing three lacrosse games in five days at schools not far from my house (in that WONDERFUL Florida heat!!!!) and finishing with the remaining days in Daytona and Lake Mary with my friends and family. I managed to see my ENTIRE family (including the South Dakota USAF Rauch's!), spend time with my best friends, go to the beach, play for the first time in front of all my old neighbors and people that have been such a huge part in my life not to mention the most important thing which we all know is spending time in my spa back home :) Now tell me that doesn't sound amazing!
Unfortunately we went 1-2 on the trip with our lacrosse games, but the second game was a killer because the officiating was sub-par to put it kindly. With a minute left and you're one man up but down by a goal, the last thing you need is an offsides penalty that was completely misjudged. I promise I'm not bitter ;) Needless to say we were bummed but came out swinging against the #3 team in the country CW Post at Disney that following Wednesday.
Now, off of the lacrosse front, I've recently decided that this senior semester is very very tricky. See, I thought I was getting off easy with almost no final exams, but failed to realize how many 10+ page papers and presentations I would have to complete. Just yesterday I started outlining everything and couldn't believe how many hours of writing I am going to have to do over the next two weeks. Granted, I have stayed on task very well these past few months and have been making A's on just about everything I have turned in/tests I have taken but now isn't a time to get too confident. It's do or die! Let the crunch time begin!!!
Before I get out of here, I do want to say how happy I am to be a part of the largest team on campus that also has the most number of athletes who were named to the academic all conference team. A few of our juniors and seniors including myself were named to the academic all conference team just yesterday which is something that doesn't generally get much recognition. Great work guys! Now, as much as I'd like to stay, I have to get out of here. Tutoring, exec meetings and practice call.
Hope semesters are going well and Spring Breaks are being enjoyed by all. Until next time, take care and remember, if you have ANY questions feel free to ask! tyler.rauch@qmail.queens.edu
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