...and that's why I couldn't post a new blog. Which means it's been a scary long time since I've been on here. Anywho, tomorrow in the wee hours of the morning, I will be embarking on an adventure. I am going to about 9 different states in the southern part of the United States, for about 9 days. I, along with a small group of other students from my school will be touring the south by bus in order to obtain more knowledge about the Civil Rights Movement. I am doing a research project on how photojournalism affected the CRM and I'll be taking pictures on the tour with my Lumix G1. I'm anxious to leave and excited to learn so much more! I will be tweeting about the trip and you can follow me on twitter to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement and to follow my location. I'll also try to post pictures on here as well. AHHH!!! Here we go!

Twitter: @McLachlanC

Real life is busy.

School is not fun.

And snow is wonderful.

I have been so incredibly busy so far this semester. And this week in Pittsburgh, we got about 20 inches of snow. I have no classes on Fridays, and then came the weeked: Saturday and Sunday. Classes have been canceled everyday this week. You would think that with my 6 day break, I would so something productive. NOPE. I'm greatly enjoying not doing anything besides frolicking in the snow and building igloos, of course. Oh, and tomorrow I'm going to the Pens game. Glass seats. YUP.

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Hey Everyone!

Uploaded some new pictures taken with my NEW CAMERA!! I apolagize, I got carried away with taking pictures of the Christmas tree. :) Pics are nothing special;Still trying to figure out all the settings and such on the cam.

My birthday is in ten mintues!! And yes...I really am counting down. :) I have a busy day ahead of me tomorrow, and now that I have my new camera from Michael Manna, I should be taking TONS of pictures! Merry Christmas Eve to all...And MERRY CHRISTMAS! Oh...AND GO PENS!! Wicked win tonight: 8-2 Pens defeated the Senators and Malkin got a hat trick! Great game!

AH! So much to do! Everthing thing is coming so fast! Finals start tomorrow, birthday in eleven, Christmas in twelve, and so much in between! Haven't had a lot of time for anything non-school related. However, in the midst of not doing two theology papers and being cranky and irritated and really just not in a good mood or having a good night, I decided to log into my Lihd site. And what did I find? I WON A STINKIN CAMERA?!?!?! Wow. Mood changed 180 after that! Ran around for about ten minutes, sent messages to Micheal and Matt, contacted Lihd, and almost cried I was so excited. I cannot believe this. Just wow. Now if I can only write these Theology papers...

Thanks again to Micheal Manna for the contest! 

And to Matt Ellenberger for suggesting the contest!

THESE GUYS MADE MY BIRTHDAY!!!

Went to the Pens Game tonight! Great seats and a great win! Final was 4-1 Pens! After this week, I really needed it. And after this weekend and next weekend, I'm gonna another one! Fun night with great friends. Now off to New York for the weekend for basketball. Not sure how I feel about this, considering how much work I have to do. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. This week is gonna make me buff. :)

Within the coming weeks, there is so much that needs to be done!

List of things to do:

1. Study for Final Exams

2. Finish Christmas shopping for family, friends, and secret santa

3. Decorate my hallway at school. (I'm an RA.)

4. Host a purse party

5. Attend my school's light up night.

6. Complete like 8 projects

7. Write about 28 pages. Literally, 28 pages.

8. Finish invitations for my Holiday Party and make out Christmas Cards.

9. Decorate/clean/cook my house for the Holiday party

10. Get a hair cut

11. Hit the gym AT LEAST 3 times a week

12. Go to an Orthopedic doctor for my knee, possibly get an MRI. (Not looking forward to this.)

13. Work on my YouTube Channel

14. Find time to leave school and work at McTighe's. (We sell Christmas Trees!)

15. And finally, find time to enjoy the holiday season, and my birthday. (Christmas Eve!)

Lot's of things to do with so little time! I'll cross things off as I compete them. And possibly add more tasks. Determination is mandatory, and not procrastinating is KEY! Wish me luck!