scott_whitley

Where did the summer go??

It's been 7 weeks or so since I have made home on the island for the summer and it seems like it was just a couple weeks ago.  We are into the second half of the camps and it's been a blessing, but I can't wait to get back to school. Weird right?? Dorm life is probably the best or worst thing that someone can experience, but it was definitely a good thing for me.  I miss the constant happening that is always going down anywhere at anytime. I'm rooming with the three other music majors this next semester which can lead up to some pretty awesome jam sessions.  However, I know it's going to also lead to no sleep. Which is nothing normal from any other semester! Back to the summer though, we are currently on our weekly break just hanging out. There is two of us that stayed this last week just hang out. The downfall is there is no waves... This place is F.L.A.T. - FLAT.  Surfing is pretty much out of the picture although we still will try. The camps seem to be running smoother each week which is nice.  The fourth was pretty entertaining as we watched the American patriotism light up the lagoon.  I never thought I would miss my family this much though or have withdraws from the DFW area.  I think it's just the need of seeing everyone while I can for a least a few days because I know after this summer I probably won't get to for a long while. Maybe i can fit a trip up there in the breaks to come.  However my car has been giving me trouble so it may not be the brightest idea.  You only live once though right!?  Hope you guys are enjoying the summer rays and not studying to hard if your taking summer classes!  Have a great week! God Bless!

Scott

Summer job!

I have been very blessed.  I am currently working on an island at retreat center... I have the best job ever.  I help out at this place that has family camps every week for four days.  The rest I get off.  I teach surf lessons and play guitar and just hang out... convinced yet? Off time we get to stay on the retreat center and just chill, eat free food, surf, or whatever.  This job is awesome!  However... I miss school for some odd reason?  Haha.  Apparently UIW likes to find it's way right into your heart and stay there.  I'm not sure how it does it, but it does.  One year down and already I have changed so much.  I really like the feeling of growing older, but still being young.  For the first time, it's official.  I don't live at home when I'm not in the dorms and I'm living the life that I want.  Freedom rocks.  Have a great summer. God Bless

Scott

Summer time!

Summer rocks... No doubt about it.  First year of college is over and it feels absolutely A-MAZING.  The school year was awesome and I am sure the summer will be too!  I have already been busy nonstop.  I am home for a week only to head back to SA and work some sound/perform/train.  What else could be better?  Then I head back for less then a week to pack up then off to Padre for the rest of the summer!  I must say... I think I have the coolest summer job EVER.  Sitting on the beach playing music and surfing with a little bit of work.  I'll keep you updated!  Have an excellent summer!

God Bless

Scott

School is OUT!!!

I don't know what to do with myself!  School is out and I'm so pumped! I have to stay on campus till Friday because of training for campus ministry, but it's kinda neat to be here when everyone is gone.  It also is a little scary. Hah!  This week should be fun.  I get to record a band and a single artist! I hope everything goes well.  Then I have two retreats to play at and training!  Even though school is out I am still kept busy!  Well I hope you guys have a great summer!  I'll keep you updated!

God Bless

Scott

No More Classes!!!

Classes are finally over and now it's just finals.  Hopefully my test won't be to hard!  It's kinda crazy thinking that freshman year has already passed and so quickly.  You don't realize how many things you take for granted until they're gone.  There is a lot of things I'm going to miss about this last year, but I am way ready to move to next year.  I can't wait to get to more focused classes and just more opportunities.  I think the best part about the end of the year being here is now it's times for summer!  This summer I have a job with my friend down in padre working at  a retreat center.  I cannot wait!  Well it's time to study so hope you guys have a great week! 

God Bless! 

Scott

The Pile Just Gets Bigger

You would think that the week before finals would be the time to break down and study... WRONG.  I don't understand why teachers tend to think it's a good idea to have everything due the last week of school.  Who knows.  Enough complaining I can't change anything right?  We had a gig in Houston today.  It was intense.  We drove to H town and back in one day after a two hour set.  It was crazy fun though.  Yesterday I was a date to a formal for my best friend.  It was fun and nice to dress up.  Other then that nothing is really happening except for school work.  All I can think about every time I think about how much time I have is the song Under Pressure.  Yeah... Old music rocks.

God Bless

Scott

I'm so so ready to just get out...

School is dragging on and on... I just want it to be summer already.  I thought high school procrastination was bad... College is way worse!  I have so many music gigs going on right now and I love it.  However, school doesn't really agree with that right now.  I just need a break.  I feel like facebook isn't a good factor either.  I can stalk people instead of do my homework... Who wouldn't want to do that instead! I have a ten pager due tomorrow along with a presentation and neither are done yet.  It's already ten pm.  Sleep is not going to happen tonight.  With that being said I should try to do this!  Have a blessed week.

God Bless

Scott

Just Keep Swimming

Im so ready for school to be out.  Not because I don't like being here but because I can not wait to hit the beach.  All summer I'll be on the beach playing music and working.  Nothing else could be better!  Easter was great.  I went home and took a friend who had no place to go.  It was interesting, but fun.  These next few weeks are going to be crazy.  I have a retreat this weekend and two other services to play at.  Next weekend I'll be in Waco on Friday to see Phil Wickham in concert!  Then Saturday I am a date to a sorority induction thing?  Who knows?  Dances with friends are always the best.  Then Sunday we drive to Houston for a gig and drive back the same day. INTENSE.  That's pretty much all that's going on, but it's been crazy.  Have a great week!

God Bless

Scott

Sleep is over rated...

With that being said, I just woke up from a five and a half hour nap... yes nap.  i feel like college life moves really fast sometimes and we need to stop and take a breath.  You know, just breathe.  For the past two weeks I think the most sleep I have gotten in one night is 5 hours MAX.  I know what you're thinking... he's just been partying and being a typical college student.  Well, not really.  More like a typical procrastinator in the work that seems to pile up in before the holidays.  It gets to the point where the teachers know you won't sleep so... in my opinion... they just make the assignment larger to try to make you not procrastinate. Well faculty of UIW, it's NOT working.  Although, I must say I enjoy most of my assignments even though they are a pain to actually get to.  I think I have to learn that school is why I'm here and try not to overload myself with other stuff just yet.  I really want to succeed, so maybe it's time I actually try.  Who would have thought?  I would actually like to work and even though I usually don't I still like it.  College makes you weird huh?

God Bless

Procrastinating Scott

Procrastination station...

I have found that I appreciate people who don't procrastinate.  It's hard to find them it seems like.  My friends and I are all a bunch of procrastinators and proud of it too.  However, it tends to take a tole on the amount of sleep we get.  I seem to be okay with that.  I know it hurts my performance in a lot of areas, but I feel like I should get this out of my system now.  Sooner is better then later.  School is almost out and I couldn't be more excited.  The atmosphere is getting kinda crazy around here.  People are dying to get out and just relax.  High school used to seem so intense.  The work was pointless and easy, but 8 hours a day of classes and such.  I have less then 4 hours of classes a day now and it is so much harder.  It's crazy how it all works.  On a different note... Everything is going great.  Had a retreat yesterday that was awesome!  It was a long hard day, but totally worth it.  The friends are all good.   I have no idea how I'm doing in my classes, but what else is new.  With that being said, it's time to get to homework.  Have a great week!  God bless.

Scott