The Joys of March

Living in northeast Ohio, March tends to feel like a very long month. Everyone is ready for winter to be over, but snow still lingers on our lawns and temperatures remain low. Overall, I do not think many look fondly on the month of March. November has the first snowfall, which still gathers excitement each year. December has the holidays and the cold temperatures still gain appreciation. January still seems acceptable for a snow-covered car, but when February comes around, everyone hopes that the little old groundhog will bring good news. Then, March comes, and though the store windows say spring, the weather outside tells a different story. However, I like the month of March, and here is my list of reasons why:

Reasons Why March is Awesome:
1.My Birthday-My birthday is in March. (Not that I am one of those people who get overexcited for their birthday or anything…)
2.Melting Snow-The melting snow of March serves as a constant reminder that spring is just around the corner.
3.March Madness-Every year this tournament brings excitement, upsets, and plenty of smack talk. Even money sometimes, since my family bets on it each year with our brackets.
4.St. Patrick’s Day-This fun holiday is always a nice break from the gray days. Plus, on this day, everyone is jealous of me for actually being Irish.
5.Aquamarine-For those born in March, like myself, the birthstone is aquamarine. Personally, I think this is one of the prettiest stones and love that I have it.
6.Spring Shopping-The bright colors and lack of chunky sweaters always brighten my mood as I shop in March, looking forward to Spring Break and warm weather.
7.OGT Week-For all upperclassmen, this week is definitely one of the best weeks all year. Sleeping in everyday (while the underclassmen take an often times ridiculous test)? Yes, please.
8.Warmer Temperatures-This brings about two things I love. First, I do not have to scrape snow and ice off my car. Second, I love the people who wear shorts in 45-degree temperatures-the same temperature that, just months ago, forced us all into pants and winter coats.
9.The Fourth Quarter-In March, we enter the final homestretch of the year. Suddenly, you realize how fast the school year has gone by and summer is in sight.
10.Spring Break-At the end of this sometimes-dreary month, there appears a light of hope. A ray of sunshine. Beaches, sun, hot temperatures, relaxation- and after a long Cleveland winter, it is the only thing that keeps us sane.

Feel the excitement.

No More Need for Speed Dating

In class on Tuesday, we did a little celebrity speed dating. Each of us had a different person, all of whom were part of some famous couple. For example, there was Romeo and Juliet, Beauty and Beast, and so on. I was Jack, from Titanic. The first person that came to talk with me was Ms. Serensky. First, she asked me if I was a man. Then, after receiving the answer she was hoping for, she asked if I was a hairy man. I told her no, and we both started laughing as she struggled to get her third question out: “Do you like to suck blood?” Again, I told her no. Jokingly, she then said, “And people wonder why I can’t get dates- it’s because these are the questions I ask in speed dating!” This activity made me wonder what kinds of questions people ask in speed dating, or what information they put their profiles on online dating websites. So, I decided I would make up a profile for Ms. Serensky. Here is what I think she may put on her profile, if she had one.

Name: Bobbie Jo
Sex: Female
Interested in: Men

Looking for: A man who gets her sarcastic, cynical humor, but also has a soft side- someone who wants to take care of her when her back hurts
Occupation: English teacher
Likes: Reading, writing, dancing, making fun of teenagers and/or making children cry
Dislikes: Cats, stupid questions, stupid people
Favorite Music: Anything that is not on Thomas’ ipod
Favorite Movies: “The Namesake”, Anything with Leonardo DiCaprio
Favorite T.V. shows: “Modern Family”, “Parks and Recreation”, “The Office”
Favorite Books: NOT Twilight, Ian McEwan novels, the Harry Potter series
Weekend Activities: Shopping at DSW, grading papers, blogging, hanging out with Josh Maas and Shannon Beach