inside Rhodes

Hey there.

I get kind of anxious about posting stuff to the internet. You post one bad thing on the world-wide-web and you can become just like Chris Crocker (Leave Britney Alone!!!!).

Nevertheless, welcome to reading about the lives of a few Rhodes students.

My page does some-sort of justice to me: the words say a few random things about me and the picture really tells all. Keep on reading, or better yet, come up and talk to me around campus (or when you come to campus if you are a pro-stud) if you really want to get to know me better.

Onto my thoughts for the day:

NyQuil and Stress

First and foremost…I’m sick. Rhodents, please take your vitamins, drink fluids, and GET SOME REST. Today, it’s just my throat that is killing me, but I have been weak and moody all week. Not to mention the horrible toothache I have (it’s the wisdom teeth.)

Partially because of my illness and partially because of school itself, these first four weeks have been a lot harder on me than my first semester was. Tests, quizzes, papers, and horrendous schedules are making me look a lot like the lady in the picture. My desk is piled with papers and empty cans. Bonner is taking up so much time (I’m a Bonner Scholar) and my Music Lit. class has already made me shed a few tears this week…and I’m not ashamed to admit it.

Birthday

My birthday was on Thursday. I’m finally 18 years old! Yes, for all who do not know…I came into Rhodes at 17 because of the way I decided to finish high school. Since I’m technically writing this on Wednesday night for all to read when we go live on Friday morning, I’ll have some updates about how my birthday went later. (What he really means, readers, is that he wants immaculate birthday gifts left outside his room.)

Concert

The Rhodes Singers have a concert at Idlewild Presbyterian on Saturday at 5 PM (I really hope that is the right time.) We will be performing, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace.

So yea, you hate classical music. My friends, Karl Jenkins will make you love “classical” music. Actually, this piece is far from “classical”–I encourage you to come hear it. We scream, animals get scattered in all directions, we charge to war, we ring bells, and we burn people with torches: all inside a church! It really is a must see if you are into music in the slightest. I bet even the most tough skinned frat boys on campus would enjoy hearing the singers start, fight, and end a war. Here is his website. The CD is on iTunes if you want a quick preview.

I think I’ll end my posts with a few things…word of wisdom for the pro-studs out there and a neat internet link.

Upcoming freshman…take care of yourselves! Eat healthy, study when needed, and get lots of sleep! Enjoy your birthdays…take time to reflect upon your last year and look forward to new goals and experiences. Go to concerts (no reasoning here…it’s just what you should do).

Las Vegas Goes Green?

This is a step in the right direction (or should I say “left” direction) for all of us who wish this world was a bit greener.

Signing off,

Tyler T.