Working On Finals Week, Part III

Why Part 3? Because I didn't blog about last night's shift (or part 2). I am sure the three people that follow the blog won't really mind at all.

I am currently working my last desk shift of the semester...and there is no one that I would rather work the desk with than a Mr. Michael Melaniphy (if only you knew how much of a lie that was). Michael and I are both done with finals, so we are currently looking for things to watch online and on Netflix. I believe that the majority of people are done with their finals, but there are quite a few still with one (maybe two) finals on Friday. We will make sure that we liven up the environment a little bit if need be.

More updates are surely to come at this last shift of the semester

Werner and Mike are currently watching: "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (Episode from yesterday)

Working on Finals Week: Part I

Hello everybody! I hope that finals are going well for everybody. Currrently I am trying to study for my final on Thursday (a.k.a. social psychology)...yet at the same time being distracted by the TV show Psych on Netflix (love that they have seasons 1-4 on Netflix...awesomeness). Probably means that I will be watching more Psych than studying more psych...not that I am complaining. Hey, I always have tomorrow right?

Anyways, we have coffee and pretzels down here at the front desk (a perfect combination that goes together like peanut butter and jelly...right?) So if you need a break, definitely come down to the desk.

Also, I sadly caved in and got a Twitter account, so if you want to follow me, then here is your ticket @wnelson_300

P.S.: Sadly my tweets are locked, so you will have to request to follow me. Fortunately I am near a computer/iPod almost 24/7, so I shall respond quickly

Early Morning Words of Wisdom

"So it doesn't matter how many followers you have - it's all for the love of the blogging" 

- Swanson resident Michael Farley, sophomore

This convo took place at 6 in the morning on facebook chat, since he, for some reason could not fall asleep. Thanks to Mr. Farley for his words of wisdom like this...

"OK well maybe I'll start following - that's a 50% increase!"

Your Courtesy Early Morning Public Service Announcement

You know you need to quit smoking when...

...you are willing to go outside at 4 o'clock in the morning with a wind chill of -22 degrees to smoke

Just sayin...

Currently listening to: Shake Drop on Video (Mashup of Trans X, Timbaland, & Pitbull) by White Panda

Yay for the Graveyard Shift...

2-8 am shifts, for the record...NOT FUN.

I have surprisingly seen a fair amount of people pass through. With quiet hours in effect and finals week beginning on Monday, many people are taking to the books on the weekends, even on a frigid, negative 30 wind chill night like this one. Most interesting story of the night: students can't get their cars out of the parking garage because of the snow piled up by the entrances and exits.

I'm expecting a quiet rest of the night...just as long as nobody pulls the fire alarm...

Currently listening to: Stereo Panda (Mashup of Edward Maya and Waka Flaka) by White Panda

The Christmas Tree Toppleth

So we have a Christmas Tree in the lobby of Swanson Hall. It had been on good standing the past couple of weeks that it has been up (no pun intended)...and it decided to fall over unexpectedly. Our RD tried to stand it back up but unfortunately did not succeed. However, our ARD was finally able to stand the tree back up...after it decided to fall over again twice.

Although the tree is back up now, it may be missing a few ornaments...and a couple branches (it's an artificial tree FYI)...

Werner is currently watching: "Moon"

Staying Alive During Dead Week

Hey all! I hope that all is well and that you aren't too stressed out as we reach the home stretch of this first semester. While I am watching movies on Netflix (when I should be studying for my sales marketing final tomorrow), Mr. Melaniphy is serenading the desk with calming tunes at the desk to try to relax everyone as finals week approaches.

Currently at the desk we are asking people for feel good music to play at the desk, so if you have anything suggestions please let us know!! Good luck to everybody with their finals!!

Werner is currently watching: "Moon"
Mike is currently listening to: Perfect Timing (Good Morning) by Orba Squara (on Pandora)

Best Pizza Delivery Guy EVER

If you ever get the chance to talk to the Pizza Hut delivery guy with the name tag that reads "After 6"...he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet...and it is not because he gives out free bread sticks or sometimes a free small pizza. 

He just loves seeing young adults like ourselves in school, and the fact that we are getting an education absolutely warms his heart. This is because he believes this "keeps kids off of the streets." If any of the desk workers or anybody who orders from Pizza Hut gets a chance to talk to him, you will be glad that you did.

Happy December!!

Hello followers (or people who just randomly found this blog post). I hope everybody is having an excellent December and things are going well. The holiday season is upon us, and although people are studying and cramming for finals, presentations, and papers at the end of the semester, it doesn't mean that the desk workers can't spread some holiday cheer. Some of the highlights from Tuesday (since I was too lazy/forgot to post)

1) I witnessed my first ever Nebraska football snuggie
2) I was shot for the second time this semester while working the desk (first time was with Nerf dart guns, second time was with flying discs)
3) The Swanson RAs on duty that night, Sara Lynch and John Young, dressed as ninjas for rounds (which completely ruins the concept of ninjas in the first place

Welcome Back!!

Hey folks!! I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving, although I am sure people are not looking forward to the next three weeks at the desk with dead week and finals week coming up. Even with the seemingly endless stress, we have Christmas music playing at the desk, so if you need to unwind and relax. Feel free to stop by the desk!!

Another Quiet Afternoon

Hey folks! I hope everybody is continuing to enjoy their Thanksgiving break. It has been another calm, surprisingly peaceful shift so far, as most people are most likely in their hometowns for break. Hopefully everybody is enjoying this relaxing period before the crunch time of the next three weeks comes

Currently watching: English Premier League soccer: Aston Villa v. Arsenal

Lady Gaga update

I am halfway through my shift and so far, nobody has come in with the purpose of blasting Lady Gaga (Thank the Lord)

However, fellow Swanson Hall desk worker Michael Melaniphy did bring over some homemade pumpkin pie with some homemade whip cream, so that definitely made my night.

More updates to come as the night progresses

Happy Thanksgiving Break!!

Hey folks!! I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving and is having a great Thanksgiving break! I am working the desk from 7pm to 1am today...and to be honest...I am expecting barely anybody to come by...but if you are on campus, you should stop by the desk.

Although a couple of students are planning to come to the desk and ambush me with sounds of terror and despair (a.k.a. blasting Lady Gaga at the front desk). Hopefully (for my sake) this won't happen...but if anything happens, I will definitely inform the masses (a.k.a. two or three people)

Hot Chocolate at the Desk!!

Hello, those of you who may have stumbled upon this blog!! I'm am currently at the Swanson Desk this frigid Monday evening working with Ms. Emily Keating. We having hot chocolate at the desk as well as music playing at the desk, so if you have a spare minute, you should definitely come and visit the desk! (And yes, we do have a healthy supply of cups for people). I will be here til 11 to inform you of any happenings at the desk

Now playing: "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay

Harry Potter Aftermath

Best Response:

Myself: How was the movie?
Swanson resident #1: It was fine
Myself: (laughs) Wow...that is the normal response I have gotten all night
Swanson resident #2: Yeah...she cried
(laughter)
Myself: Oh...never mind....

Add all of the comments of "OMG!!!!! It was amazing!!!!" and "It was the best thing I have ever seen", the few students that dressed up, and one student castings two spells on me...and it makes for a rather...interesting night after a movie I will never willingly see

(Sidenote: I had one person tell me "Don't bother" with regards to seeing the movie)

Resourceful HP Fans

Q: How do you beat the rush of a midnight showing of a "blockbuster" movie?
A: By sneaking into another school's 10:00 pm premiere of HP7 Part I instead of waiting around til midnight like the rest of those muggles. That is what a few of our brilliant Swanson ladies did tonight

Well done, ladies...well done...

First Post After Hours

By popular demand (and by that I mean my own idea), one of Swanson's desk workers (a mild-mannered person by the name of Werner Nelson) has created his own blog. While some people may consider this a part of a no-holds barred blog war that rivals such greats action flicks like "Bring It On" or "You Got Served" (*cough* Kiewit *cough*), I am writing to simply bring the enjoyment (and weird happenings) of Swanson to everybody out there (a.k.a. the five people that will follow this blog)

And although I act like I do "complain" about my job, I actually enjoy it because of the RAs and residents that live here. They help to make my seemingly boring job that a million times more enjoyable. Even if 99% percent of the hall's population (and probably 99% of the world's population...definitely not exaggerated whatsoever =P) is currently crammed in the movie theaters watching the brand-spanking "epic" Harry Potter movie.

I am always open for suggestions for my blog, so I would be willing to take any questions, comments, or suggestions for my blog. And feel free to stop by the desk...if you are the roughly 1% that ARE NOT seeing the HP movie tonight...as you will probably see it Friday or Saturday night (shaking head)