Inspired: Tierney Cahill

Tierney Cahill message on the Wednesday before break with a real inspirtation. I've been told my whole life that I can be whatever I want to be when I grow up. Seein someone go from being a 6th grade teacher to a candidate for office is one big inspiration. I hope to become some type of inpiration to people some day. I look forward to achiving something in my life that is worth sharing with others. I think I have alot of courage when it comes to things except im not one to jump off the falls at Elk River Falls, so basically I stick to things a can achive without risking my life!

the economy these days.....

When asked if the economy is affecting me today the answer is yes! I've seen how the economy has already affecting my family and families around us. Just this past week I went to the mall and was surprised how few people were out shopping and then when I went out to eat with friends, the same thing. People are just not out spending money these days.
Im not to familiar with all the aspects of the economy, yet I do realize that its been a chain affect. I don't know where the money shortage began but you can see the effects all over the market.
Personally, I have decided to become a little more conservative with my money. I've realized that if something does happen I'd rather have a 20 dollar bill in my pocket rather then a new cd. I've just decided to spend money on things that are "needs" and not "wants".

Drinking at LMC

Drinking here at Lees-McRae seems to be a very hot topic. you have students you drink once a month, 1 a week, and even students who drink everyday. I believe that some students drink just to be social -- you are at a party and every one is drinking so one may have a drink just to fit in. I think that the drinking age should be lowered to 18 (but with my luck it will be lowered as soon as I turn 21). My mom tells me stories of how when she was younger the drinking age was 18, and there were a significant lower amount of alcohol related incidents. I don't have many facts or statics about why it should be lowered, but hey what 18 year old doesn't want to be able to buy their own alcohol.

Mountain Day!

I think that mountain day is a great tradition for us here at Lees-McRae College! I think this is a really important celebration that we, as a college, do every year. It is such an interesting event that we keep up twice a year, it gives us students something to look forward to every semester. I think traditions like these help shape the person we become in the future. In an event like this it is service based, it shows us how easily you can help someone else. This can help mold who people become.