So I spent an absolutely BEAUTIFUL Sunday with my family at Squaw Valley celebrating my little brother's 17th birthday. I couldn't have asked for a better day to end my season, which lasted until May by the way! It was bittersweet taking my last run down the mountain, but it really was ten minutes of pure bliss from the very top of the mountain all the way into the lodge. Man I wish it could snow all year in the Sierras.

Unfortunately I got an immediate and rather rude wakeup on my return to school. Monday came with a midterm in my Chicano Studies class. Never before have 30 multiple choice questions looked so daunting. Lucky for me Chicano Studies is for my Latin American Studies minor so I did what any good college student would do... I took it pass fail! Hahahaha you lose this one midterms! But then my CE midterm on Tuesday morning came to the rescue. Even with all the time I had to prepare for it there wasn't anything that could get me ready for that one. I don't think anyone left that test feeling too cocky. Further proof that curving and grade adjustments are students' best friends.

Now however the worst of my midterm season is done! The rest of the week I can enjoy myself and take the time to appreciate this amazing spring weather we have going on right now. I hope this keeps up for a while too because if I can't snowboard for another 5 months surfing will have to do for now!

Till next time

Jake