And I am back, finally!

I think I will let the pictures stand as they explain the festivities I partook in last Friday. That is how much the pictures explain where I was. Last Friday was very hectic for me. I did a ton of work then I participated in this events. Activity-wise, this was one of the most memorable experiences I had at OWU; this ranks near the President's Ball.

Let me start with the first four pictures. What do you see? Water, people, and people swimming, right? Well, I participated in Anchor Splash, an annual event that brings the fraternities and sororities together for three hours of competition and fun. Sponsored by Delta Gamma to go to their national philanthropy, the event packed the stands. I think that Pfeiffer Natatorium felt about 100-110 degrees, something I wasn't prepared for. I didn't participate directly in Anchor Splash (I had a supporting role collecting money). However, it was still fun to watch all of the teams compete against each other, who would be on each team and how will each team does. In the first four pictures, here are some of the events the teams participated in including pulling a female on a whale across the water. Man, I wish I knew how to swim so I could participate. Everyone had happy faces and are satisfied with the event. That was exciting.

The other event I went to I actually fully participated. After my friends finished their activities, I ventured out to the Bowling Lanes, about one and a half miles away from OWU (I walked and ran pass the Lanes, so I would be in the ballpark as far as distance is concerned). The event at Delaware Lane, Bowl for Kids' Sake, was sponsored by Big Brother Big Sisters, in which OWU has several members in that organization. Anyway, I decided to go after taking a short nap back at my home because I had raised around fifty-six dollars for my team. I was glad to do it because I didn't feel like plunging into my research papers and reading Spanish for another hour or so. I was in the mood for giving back and I felt that it was my duty to finish the job by bowling a couple of pins. I was here with a couple of my close friends and I was very enthusiastic once I got some spares (sorry, no strikes!). I still had a good time with everyone and doing the weird tasks like bowling backward. I even saw some of the teachers there (good thing I didn't see any of mine, that would have been somewhat awkward seeing them outside of the classroom veneer). For me, Bowl for Kids' Sake was a good bonding experience. I'm glad I partook in it on that last Friday night.

Well, that concludes my escapade from the OWU campus. I loved every minute of it. Knowing that I was a part of it makes my soul sing for joy as I realize that I have done right for the community, both for OWU and the outside community. Even though I am not up to it right now, I know that Spanish and The Spanish Conquest of America is shouting my name so I better hop to that before the notion of doing any work is perished.

Best wishes for all,

Hasani Wheat

Class of '10