Uurgh.
I need to write a speech...and the words just won't come out right.
It's so frustrating.
Any words of wisdom to inspire me would be greatly appreciated....
Until then I am going to open another work document and try again.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
I Place This Class of Crossbred Market Hogs 3421.
I actually placed that class of crossbred market hogs wrong.
And it wasn't the only class that I placed wrong that day that I still had to march into the reasons room and tell the officials why I felt the need to disagree with them so strongly. On that particular Crossbred Market Hogs class, I simple busted it (which in the judging world means you messed up only 3 of 4 of them and didn't kill yourself but basically took yourself out of the top ten) and managed not to sound like too much of a fool in the reasons room. I unfortunately can't say for one of my sets.
I was pretty disappointed in myself and I didn't really know what to think.
It only took a day and I decided that I needed to sound like a fool this weekend at the National Barrow Show. Why? I needed a reminder on why I am doing this and how hard I still need to work. I didn't stick around for another semester for nothing. Not only do I want another piece of hardware, but I want to know I did the best I could and be proud of myself. I was not too proud Monday afternoon when I walked out of my last set thinking I talked really well...only too find out I simple busted every single class I so confidently just got done explaining.
Here is the thing...I have been so blessed in my past 22 years and have not experienced a devastating amount of hardships. I haven't got declined from many jobs, have an amazing boyfriend, have won my fair share of awards and somehow I have consistently done well in school. I think sometimes when life gets that good we just start to expect it to stay that good...without doing the work needed.
Whether it is a steer, paper, judging class or job....you can't succeed without a little determination and a lot of hard work. I learned it the hard way this weekend and I am hoping I can save you from the trouble as well. I strongly encourage you to take a moment while your reading this and think about something you could work just a little bit harder at--and then do it.
You can take my word I will be prepared when we hit the road to Kansas. :)
And it wasn't the only class that I placed wrong that day that I still had to march into the reasons room and tell the officials why I felt the need to disagree with them so strongly. On that particular Crossbred Market Hogs class, I simple busted it (which in the judging world means you messed up only 3 of 4 of them and didn't kill yourself but basically took yourself out of the top ten) and managed not to sound like too much of a fool in the reasons room. I unfortunately can't say for one of my sets.
I was pretty disappointed in myself and I didn't really know what to think.
It only took a day and I decided that I needed to sound like a fool this weekend at the National Barrow Show. Why? I needed a reminder on why I am doing this and how hard I still need to work. I didn't stick around for another semester for nothing. Not only do I want another piece of hardware, but I want to know I did the best I could and be proud of myself. I was not too proud Monday afternoon when I walked out of my last set thinking I talked really well...only too find out I simple busted every single class I so confidently just got done explaining.
Here is the thing...I have been so blessed in my past 22 years and have not experienced a devastating amount of hardships. I haven't got declined from many jobs, have an amazing boyfriend, have won my fair share of awards and somehow I have consistently done well in school. I think sometimes when life gets that good we just start to expect it to stay that good...without doing the work needed.
Whether it is a steer, paper, judging class or job....you can't succeed without a little determination and a lot of hard work. I learned it the hard way this weekend and I am hoping I can save you from the trouble as well. I strongly encourage you to take a moment while your reading this and think about something you could work just a little bit harder at--and then do it.
Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it. -Unknown
You can take my word I will be prepared when we hit the road to Kansas. :)
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
I'm Back...Again.
Long time, no blog.
Have you noticed the trend?
You know, "the wait a really long time between each post so you can start each post with 'long time no see/talk/blog'" trend? If not, you obviously aren't one of my loyal eight followers that read my random and sporadic thoughts on life.
Sorry again! I have a good excuse this time and it is that my roommates and I are way to cheap to get internet (yet) and I have no connection to the outside world except through my Blackberry. It makes it pretty rough to blog, Facebook creep and stay on top of my two online classes and it makes me spend most of my nights in the IACC...which is where I currently am sitting. Room 114 to be precise.
So while I am here I will give you a quick update on life and then, after this I promise weekly blogs will solve this problem of disconnect! :)
1. I moved back to Fargo on August 14th. I started judging practice on August 15th and my life has been crazy every since. If you think I am joking, ask my roommates. I see them for maybe 20 minutes each day. I run from work to judging to meetings to homework and then do it all again the next day. It's really not too bad. It's saving me from having to many late nights at Chubs mainly.
2. And just saying the word Chubs makes me miss last year and the girls and everything about my senior year. I feel old. I know I am not and I know in approximately 4 months I will feel extremely young and inexperienced, but for now, when I load in a car with a bunch of minors to go to a house party, I feel antique. And then I feel even older than antique when those younguns (like Kelcey Holm) ask me if I feel old. Here is my plea--to my old friends that always made me feel young--COME BACK. I miss you terribly. I miss Mary Berg, especially, after this crummy judging weekend. I miss apartment 13. I miss my crazy Montana friend. NDSU misses you too.
3. BWangs (Buffalo Wild Wings) is taking over my days. I know this isn't a profitable job for me at this time, but it will make due until my real job begins.
4. Which brings me to my biggest news yet--I am a future full-time employee of BEEF Magazine. Seriously, it's amazing. My goal was to have a job before I came back this semester and I do. How is that possible in this economy with soooo many good applicants? I don't know, but I am smiling ear to ear. :)
5. My favorite time of the year came and went and it was just as good as always. The MN State Fair is (by far hands down no use arguing with me) the best twelve days of summer. And it didn't let me down in 2010. Jason and Matt both had an excellent year. Matt was Reserve Supreme Breeding Heifer and Jason sold his steer on the Purple Ribbon Auction and was Reserve Senior Showman. I was pretty proud of them both! Check out the MN State Fair 4-H website for more pictures.
Jason with his Middleweight Friction Steer at MN State Fair 4-H Show.
Matt with his Saugahatchee x Lutton Angus Heifer at MN State Fair 4-H Show.
6. I started my final judging season this weekend at the National Barrow Show and well, it can only go up from here! :)
Alright that's all I got for now folks. Please look for motivating, exciting and sarcastic posts in the near future. My mind is filled with things to say. Enjoy your week! Friday is closer than you think....
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