First week back and turning 100

   Well I survived the first week of my new classes.  They were not nearly as bad as I thought they would be.  I like my professors and seem to understand what is happening in the classes.  I am taking a math, bio (with lab), accounting, and a Spanish class this semester.  My accounting class will defiantly be my toughest class because there is so much homework.  But I am still hopeful for a good semester.  This week I also officially declared a major in Biology with a focus on medical technology! Onto even later nights of studying and more homework and labs!
   This past Friday (January 22) Sigma Phi Epsilon literary society turned 100! I have loved being a part of our 100th Anniversary.  Phips has given me so much over the past year and I will forever be grateful for it.  I am hoping to post an extra blog this week to better explain what a literary society is here at Illinois College and what we stand for. 

Roommates (left to right): me, Kat, Shannon, Abbie,

all members of Sigma Phi Epsilon!

 

 

           On a different note, this week I had a friend pass away here at IC.  She was driving to class after the snowfall and lost control when her car hit ice.  Please keep her and her family in your prayers and remember to drive carful in this weather. 
   Thank you again for following me this week trough this blog.  Remember to hug the ones you love and keep wishing for warmer  weather.  PK

Starting a New Semester

   Today, I have finally moved back into my dorm! I have been waiting for this day for four long weeks. I have enjoyed spending break with my family. It has been wonderful.
   Over break, I have learned a lot about myself and feel that I have grown even closer to my parents. They are one of my biggest blessing. It is so nice to know that they are standing behind me through every path I decide to go down. I have so much planned for this year already and I am so grateful for their support.
   I had a very important interview this past week. It was one of the most enjoyable interviews I have ever experienced, and it went so well. I will post in a later blog about the job and what it could entail. For now I will just say it is a dream job for me right now. I could not be happier to even get the chance to apply.
   I also found out this week that a group of friends from school and I will be enjoying spring break at the beach! We are very excited for this bonding experience and to be some place warm. This will be my first long trip with a group of girl friends. I will post later about where and who is going! That will be a whole blog in its self
   Growing up, my dad read me the Harry Potter books every night before I went to bed. It was my favorite part of growing up. I have enjoyed the movies so much, and I love following the actors and actresses on their social media. One of the most iconic characters, Snape, was played by Alan Rickman and he sadly past away this week. He was a wonderful actor who was killed by cancer. Many of you probably know of this, but I was so shocked to hear of his passing. May he rest easy.
   Being back at Illinois College is so nice. We start classes on Tuesday and I feel so prepared. This semester will push me, but I am so ready to tackle it. I want to prove to myself that I can get out of this semester with the best grades. Though, any prayers you would like to send my way wouldn't hurt!
   Until next week... PK
 

No more wisdom?

   What a week... I had all four of my wisdom pulled out last Tuesday.  Little did I know that getting them out was the easy part. Three days after no sleeping, a sore month, and a swollen face I learned that I had a dry socket. Now if you have never experienced a dry socket, consider yourself the luckiest person in the world. I have done absolutely nothing all week and it is staring to get to me. I have may things to accomplish this week before I go back to school, and I am so excited for an excuse to leave the house. 
   While I have loved having momma johna around me 24/7, I think it is safe to say we are both ready for a normal week. I could not have gotten through this week with her and daddy keen (: 
   As for the upcoming week, I plan on keeping myself busy and getting a lot accomplished! I am so so excited to drive back to school on Sunday and to be back in my own dorm with my best friend and roommate, Shannon!! I have high expectations for myself this semester and I am ready to get started.  xoxo  

Social Media

   Social Media has become a huge part of everyday life.  It is a way for us to stay connected.  I use social media to stay in touch with family and friends who no longer live close.  I also like to use it has a form of entertainment and as a way for me to stay up to date on news topics. I find social media to be a positive part of my life. Staying connected and up to date with different family members is why I love it. It is also the same reason why I have started this blog.  Being connected to the people I love and the world around me is why I keep up with social media.
*I use Facebook to post and store my pictures and to share videos and articles I find funny and/or important.
*I use Instagram as a way to show my life in pictures. You can find me by looking for the user name, pollypocket_keen
*I use Twitter has a way to express myself in 140 characters or less. I find myself to be more open here. You can find me by looking for the user name, @polly_keen 
   I use this blog to tell my story. This is where I will write and post the most. My goal is to post every Sunday about myself, my family and I at home, and even what my college friends and roommates are up to. This is my way of helping you connect and stay up to date with me. xoxo 

   

Hello World!

Welcome to my blog. I have always enjoyed reading what my family has been up to, and I am hoping this will be my way for them to keep up with me. xoxo