grab_feeds([{"feed_image_url":"http://blog.stthomas.edu/allison/images/student-head.jpg","title":"The (not so) Leisurely Life of an Undergrad","feed_description":"Hometown: St. Michael, MNMajor: Marketing and Public RelationsYear: SeniorHobbies: PRSSA, Student Alumni Council, Delta Epsilon Sigma ","item_date":"Thu Nov 19 10:49:20 CST 2009","description":"<p>Recently, I have been rescheduling meetings with working adults.  Each time, I feel bad but my excuse via e-mail goes something like \u201cSorry, but I have to work, have a group meeting, club event, ect\u2026\u201d  I can imagine the business professional rolling their eyes on the other side of the computer screen.  It makes sense they are questioning how a college student without the responsibilities of a full-time job or raising three kids could possibly be busier than themselves.  But I SWEAR my days are filled with more than naps and daytime TV watching.  (Although I will admit my freshmen year was a different story.) <\/p>\n\n<p>As proof, here is a snapshot of yesterday\u2019s busy schedule. <\/p>\n\n<p>Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18<br />\n8:30 \u2013 Wake up and shower<br />\n9:15 \u2013 Walk to class<br />\n9:35 - 10:40- International Marketing <br />\n10:45 - 12:30 \u2013 Work in PR room<br />\n12:30 - 12:45- Drop off reimbursement form for PRSSA<br />\n1:00 \u2013 Home for lunch<br />\n1:10- Conference call with boss for internship<br />\n1:20 - 2:45 \u2013 Complete tasks for internship<br />\n3:00 \u2013 3:30 - Work out and laundry<br />\n4:00 \u2013 Pick up dry cleaning on way to work<br />\n4:15 \u2013 8:30 \u2013 Work at Admissions<br />\n8:30 \u2013 10:30 \u2013 Prep for PRSSA mtg and do homework<br />\n10:45 \u2013 Sleep because class is at 8 a.m. tomorrow<\/p>","feed_title":"Allison's Blog","link":"http://blog.stthomas.edu/allison/2009/11/the_not_so_leisurely_life_of_a.html?WT.mc_id=TBRSS"},{"feed_image_url":"http://blog.stthomas.edu/allison/images/student-head.jpg","title":"Hard Hat Required","feed_description":"Hometown: St. Michael, MNMajor: Marketing and Public RelationsYear: SeniorHobbies: PRSSA, Student Alumni Council, Delta Epsilon Sigma ","item_date":"Thu Nov 12 11:16:00 CST 2009","description":"<p>Campus has changed dramatically between last year and this year at St. Thomas.  This past summer, a huge block of buildings on North campus was knocked down (Including Foley Theater, Coughlan Field House  and Schoenecker Arena) to make room for a <strong>brand new $60 million Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex set to open in Fall 2010.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><img alt=\"IMG_0431.JPG\" src=\"http://blog.stthomas.edu/allison/IMG_0431.JPG\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" /><\/p>\n\n<p> The construction site borders Cretin and Summit Ave.  Right in the middle of campus, the site is surrounded by Brady Residence Hall and Murray Herrick Student Center so I see the construction daily.  I can\u2019t believe the progress which seems to change each time I pass.  The size of the facility amazes me, and I feel miniature as I strain my neck to see all the way up the mammoth shell of what will be the future Field House. <\/p>\n\n<p><img alt=\"IMG_0432.JPG\" src=\"http://blog.stthomas.edu/allison/IMG_0432.JPG\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" /><\/p>\n\n<p>As a senior, it\u2019s sad I won\u2019t personally get to take advantage (Granted I pass all my classes) of the beautiful facility's amenities when it opens next fall.  <strong>However, I can push my bitterness aside and feel genuine excitement for all the future Tommies who will enjoy it for years to come.<\/strong>  It should be a treat to go work out in the Anderson gym! <\/p>\n\n<p><img alt=\"IMG_0430.JPG\" src=\"http://blog.stthomas.edu/allison/IMG_0430.JPG\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" /><\/p>\n\n<p>Look at this cool video showing a 3D model of the what will be completed next fall:<br />\nhttp://www.stthomas.edu/openingdoors/studentCenter/animation.html <br />\n<\/p>","feed_title":"Allison's Blog","link":"http://blog.stthomas.edu/allison/2009/11/hard_hat_required.html?WT.mc_id=TBRSS"}]);