Class Discussion of Identity

In class on Friday, we discussed the topic identity and the reading of cultural baggage. Quite frankly, I am glad we did. The first reason being that I never really understood Cultural Baggage. After hearing and engaging in on the talk, I came to peace with is.  I came to the realization that many things make up our identities that I wasn't even aware of. The class exercise was great and I am proud to say I actually took more than I thought I would from it. For it being my fourth time watching the movie "Carrie" that we viewed in class, I was also shocked that I could still learn and pick things apart from it that I never noticed in the long run. The class session was great and I am, once again, grateful to have been able to learn a few life lessons.

My new hectic life

This week is hitting me hard. I am actually getting a taste of what it feels like to be a college student. So many things are due, homework keeps piling on and on top of that, I have joined Phi Chi Theta. Phi Chi Theta is a co-ed business fraternity that travels to a chosen place each semester. Im really happy that I have joined, but all of this work on top of school is going to take a lot of time to get used to. I am excited to start PCT and further my career in the fraternity as a freshman because it is such a great opportunity and I love the people in it!

Cultural Baggage and Pet Milk

Last week's reading didn't seem to interest me much. I didn't really understand much of "Cultural Baggage". I feel like it was very scattered and confusing. The only question that I have for it is what exactly it is about! As for the reading of "Pet Milk", it was very calm. The character speaking reminded me of myself. Each thought led to a memory and another memory and then another. The thinking never stops.. in my case at least. Sometimes I over-think things and it makes things worse, and sometimes my mind wonders in the same sense of over-thinking and it makes me so happy. Like the character, my memories are my happy place but I always get side-tracked and can't stay in that moment. I liked the reading. Why? Simply because I think I can relate!

Leo

Though I have been having a great college experience, one thing has been on my mind. At home I left my favorite dog, Leo. Knowing it was a bad idea, I got him last year. Everyone told me not to but I couldn't help it. Before moving to college he slept with me every night. That would turn out to be a bad idea at times too, with a 65 pound dog completely taking over the bed with the covers on it we would wrestle for spacing on the bed.  Leo is now about a year and a half and still just as clumsy as he was when we first got him at 11 weeks old and for those reasons I miss him a lot and I think I will be going home this weekend to visit him, and my parents of course.

What I learned!

In class last week I learned a lot about communicating, and analyzing. I found it very interesting that I can get so into the discussions we have in class. By participating in class and paying attention to the poems that we came across,  I learned that there is so much more to things than just words. I also learned more about blogs than I knew before. I never really knew how many types of styles there were! I don't have any questions about the class yet, but I am constantly looking for things to ask! One thing that I know I need to work on is not to OVER analyze things, and that sometimes things just need to stay simple.

Intro Post

Hi!

To start off with a little about me, name is Madison Hailee' Prillwitz. I am beginning my freshman year at Western Michigan University and I could not be happier! I am planning to study Business Marketing with a possible specialty in Sports Marketing. I also intend to minor in either accounting or advertising and communications. I am 18 years old and I am from a small town called Buchanan, MI.  I love the game basketball and enjoy playing volleyball. Recently I have taken up the hobby of working out.. I finally have a concious of being more fit! I cherish my family and close friends more than anything. As of right now I have an amazing boyfriend of almost five years. I love exploring and experiencing different things in places. In my blog, I plan to remain "me", and post what I actually can hear myself saying. Enjoy!