FGCU Takes the Walk

If you were on campus last Tuesday, April 5th, I'm sure you saw hundreds of students walking barefoot all over campus.  And I'm sure many of you were thinking, "why?" 

Here's why: Tuesday April 5th was TOMS Shoes' One Day Without Shoes event where people went barefoot for one day in order to raise awareness for those who don't have the choice whether they want to wear shoes or not.

The FGCU TOMS Campus Club and Rotaract had planned to host "FGCU Takes the Walk" where students would take a walk around campus with no shoes.  Unfortunately due to the severe weather, they had to cancel the walk.

Good news Eagles: they're bringing it back.

Today, April 12th, students will have the opportunity to take the walk yet again.  But this time it's bigger and better.  Registration for the walk begins at 2pm and the walk begins at 2:30.  And of course, S-Jayy will be back to perform again starting at 12:30.

So come out to the library lawn and take the one-mile barefoot walk to take action against extreme poverty in Soweto, South Africa.

I'll be there. Will you?

100 Day Photo Challenge: Day 5

Day 5: A picture of your favorite memory

I don't exactly have a favorite memory since I've had some pretty amazing memories, but one of them would be going to Europe after graduating high school.  It was life-changing and eye-opening experience and reminded me how much I love to travel.  I've added so many things to my bucket list because of this trip, and I'm so grateful to have had an experience like this.  Plus, I had an absolute BLAST in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, and England!!!

100 Day Photo Challenge: Day 4

Day 4: A picture of yourself and a family member

My dad and me in Nassau during my 21st birthday cruise :)

100 Day Photo Challenge: Day 3

Day 3: A picture of the cast from your favorite show

House = best show ever.

April 5th = Perfect!

Yesterday, April 5th, was beyond perfect. I'm sure you're wondering why.  Well, here's why:

- Chi Omega Founders Day! Keeping it classy for 116 years <3

- I got a 100% on my AP Style & Grammar exam

- I got to spend time with my Big!

- I spent time bonding with my sisters at the Chili Con Chi-O table.

- I copied my first agendas (with supervision) & learned to use the recorder

- I got a 100% on my Death & Dying paper

- I'm the new Senate Secretary!!!!

- I went to Applebee's with my SG family :)

- Tony bought me a drink

- I smiled all day :)

Seriously, yesterday was beyond amazing. It's days like this that remind me that I am surrounded by the most amazing people.  I know it's cliche, but I love my life and wouldn't want it any other way.  I couldn't be much happier <3

Me...Senate Secretary?!

I am beyond honored and excited to serve as the 2011-2012 Senate Secretary.

It seems like just yesterday when I was starting Leadership Development and trying to figure out where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do.  It seems like just yesterday that I attended my first Senate meeting.  I sat next to Jenn in the front because she's my mentor :) It really feels like yesterday that I was interviewing for Senate seats...constantly being told "no." It feels like just yesterday when I was finally told "yes."

The road to Senate was hard.  But staying here was harder.  They're not kidding when they say elections are FGCU's biggest popularity contest.  It's weird to think that I won...twice.

And now to say that I'm Senate Secretary is beyond crazy for me.  It's still not real.  Those few minutes standing outside was the longest few minutes of my life.  All I could think was, "What if they're not standing when I walk in?" But there they all were...standing and clapping.  It's unreal for me.

I know I'm going to make mistakes, but I'm going to try my damn hardest to be the best Senate Secretary.  I want people to look back and say, "She did an amazing job."  I want to step out of the box and do things that no one else is done.  Honestly, I just want to be the best secretary I can be.

Senate Secretary Bockisch....I can get used to that :)

100 Day Photo Challenge: Day 2

A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.

Me and my amazing sister Alyssa in Central Park :)