The cereal aisle is a hallowed space, a haven for those alimentary substances which we introduce into our bodies every morning, around seven thirty, the time at which humans are most vulnerable. Each day begins, essentially, in that consecrated aisle, and, if you are truly devout, it is also where each day ends. Just last week, in fact, I was there, in the cereal aisle, going about my business, picking up the usual suspects, when I received a phone call.

I received this phone call just as I was tip-toeing into the deep pool that is cereal-aisle-Nirvana. The long prim row of carbohydrates had opened slowly before me like a lotus blossom, its immensity offering itself to my thorough inspection, its daunting size lowering itself to my level, like a petal landing on the ground, settling before the intent gaze of an ant. At this transcendent moment, I had only just begun to revel in the thrill of the varied packaging, inhaling gratefully the sweet perfume of the grape nut, marveling at the NEW! MORE CLUSTERS! pseudo-stickers, when I felt the phone buzz in my pocket.

“An annoyance” I muttered angrily. “Here in this, most sacrosanct of all grocery aisles! Here in the inviolable temple of breakfast foods! That some under-human should dare to interject via this small but persistent mobile device, which takes up residence in my pocket, is a heresy of grandest proportions!” I cried. “A blasphemy most odious!”

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My entire life I looked forward to the day when I finally got to move off to college and be on my own. Do you know what I’m saying now? Only two more days… only two more days! Yep, that’s right! Only two more days until I finally get to go home for Thanksgiving! My current emotions=Anxious & Excited! I was looking through my planner earlier today and realized that it’s been almost two months since I last went home, or saw my family. Me being the mommy’s & daddy’s girl that I am, 2 months is entirely too long! I can’t wait to be home and get to spend lots of time with all of my friends and family.

Since this is my first post, I guess I should start by telling you a little bit about myself. As you might know, my name is Macy Eaves and I am currently a sophomore Agriculture Leadership & Development major from Stephenville, TX. Here at Texas A&M University, I am a member of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Student Council (COALS Council), an Aggie Rep for the Department of Agriculture Leadership, Education, & Communication (ALEC), and also a member of the Saddle & Sirloin Club. I was previously involved in the Memorial Student Center Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow (MSC ALOT), served as a 2009 Muster Host, as well as a 2008-2009 Texas FFA State Vice-President. All of these experiences within my college career have helped me in a number of ways, all while allowing my Aggie experience thus far to be a great one.

Looking forward in my planner to the next couple of weeks also provide me with a multitude of emotions. I am definitely excited the semester is drawing to an end, a little nervous for finals, and also a little stressed. Taking 17 hours while working 20 hours per week was probably not the smartest decision I’ve made in my life!

This being my first post, I’ll keep it short and simple. I look forward to upcoming posts and I would like to thank you for your time & interest in my college experience. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! BTHO TU!

Be Blessed,

Macy

When I was younger, I used to always want to sit at the adult table on holidays. I would sit there, with the “little kids” and look up at the adults across the room; laughing and enjoying themselves while eating their Thanksgiving stuffing or drinking their Christmas eggnog. To me, the adult table was just out of reach…

With midterms approaching in my junior year of college, it seems that the years have flown by. I seems like just yesterday I was counting down the months before I got my license…graduated…moved away from home. Now look, I’m a junior in college? When did that happen?

I was enjoying the weather yesterday at Wolf Pen Creek while reading Vonnegut and listening to my mp3 player when it suddenly hit me… Continue Reading…

As some of you may know, President Barack Obama will be on campus this week. (More specifically, the 16th). As some of you may also know, this week is “Coming Out Week”, and the Battalion has already made mention of the event.

Seeing as this is my first post for Aggie Blogs, I just wanted to offer a word of friendly Aggie encouragement for the week and sentiments to live by in the future… Continue Reading…

Ben The Aggie Pilot is my knight in shining armor.  Oh, and “shining” actually works as a double entendre, as he sweated profusely throughout the rescue process.  Interested?  Read on.
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This past year I completed my sophomore year at Texas A&M as I pursue my degree in Civil Engineering. As the fall semester flew by I began to think to myself that it’s time to go after some work in the field of engineering. I started to ask around about internships by talking to parents, teachers, former engineering students I know, and people through the studen-run American Society of Civil Engineers on campus.

 I was eventually tipped off about a small and hard-working civil engineering firm located in downtown  San Antonio. The suggestion came from my dad’s former college roommate and his wife after a Sunday mass at our church. I decided to pursue this by contacting the owners by email and by phone……. Continue Reading…

So I was going to write a blog about my chronic problem of going so long without doing laundry that I end up buying packaged underwear from Wal-Mart. Continue Reading…

Boy it’s quiet around here. The graduation ceremonies are over, the students have (for the most part) left town for right now so the campus goes into summer mode. To go from the excitement and chatter of over 5,800 graduates and their family members to only hearing the sound of blowers and mowers is interesting. While not a total ghost town, it is a little eerie.

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But shortly, we’ll be welcoming a new class of incoming freshman, graduate and transfer students. That’s right, New Student Conferences are less than 10 days away. For students, this is a great welcoming into the Aggie family and the opportunity to meet other Aggies, learn about resources and services. You’ll learn some ins and outs of Aggie life, Aggie traditions, plus weave your way around the campus visiting advisers, etc.

However, don’t let the New Student Conference name fool you. This is a family affair. Parents have their own sessions to learn about everything from residence halls and meal plans to loans and student life. There’s also plenty of opportunities to meet other parents of incoming Aggies.

So I’m going to enjoy the quiet, get a little more work done, and for those of you coming to visit, we look forward to seeing you.

With graduation being only two days away, I started thinking about my experience here and all the things I will miss.  Over the past few years I have learned a lot both inside and outside of the classroom. I figure in the end you always think back to the beginning. I remember one of the first people I met in the student I.D. line. He was exactly what I expected an A&M student would be like. He was from a small town, the sweetest most well-mannered guy, whose ambition was to be a rice farmer. Ashley sure isn’t in Dallas anymore! As time went by I realized there isn’t a stereotype here, rather there are people from all walks of life. Continue Reading…

Seaside Beach, Florida

I know it’s that time, at the end of the semester, when all you can think about is getting out of school! Final exams, papers and projects are anything but fun. Well students, hang in there, you’re almost done! After the hard work you’ve put in all semester long, it’s a good idea to take some kind of a break before you begin plugging away at an internship, job or summer school. Got any places in mind? Continue Reading…