I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to write this Hero of
the Week. Maybe it’s because I had food poisoning, maybe it was because I was
stressing over my Abstract Algebra Exam, or maybe it was because break was
around the corner and I just stopped caring about any commitments. I think, more likely though, it’s because I knew
I wouldn’t be able to find the words that would give due justice to Amanda
Stenzelbarton, this week’s Hero.
Amanda is great. Really, really great. And if you don’t
believe me, you should meet her, because she is one of the coolest ladies I’ve
had the great pleasure of getting to know.
Last year I knew Amanda from a distance. I thought she was
just like every other Pep Band Member that was different from me, and I didn’t
give myself the chance to get to know her. After getting to know Amanda this
year by studying for Abstract Algebra, and dealing with Res. Life Craziness, I
can honestly say that I’ve never been so happy to be wrong about someone.
If that’s not reason enough for someone to by my “Hero of
the Week,” the reason I chose Amanda for these particular weeks is because of
the hours we spent hanging out with Casve the Cat, on Election day Tuesday, just
lounging around, bonding, and watching TV Shows. Those few hours were some of the most
relaxing I’ve had all year. And more importantly than that, I feel that is the
moment Amanda and I stopped being merely “study buddies” and started being real
friends.
Beyond that, I am eternally grateful for her help studying
for Abstract Algebra. After I missed the Exam because I was sick, I knew it
would be a lot for me to ask Amanda for help on something she was able to put
behind her two days prior. But Amanda,
being the awesome person she is, came over, no questions asked, and sat with me
going through the entire practice exam and other questions, until I felt
confident for the exam.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again and again: Amanda
Stenzelbarton is great.
Thank you.
Other Cool things that have happened:
Smoothie Making and Miracle with Armada; Got Food Poisoning;
Went to Kaleva Café with some of my favorite people; Came home for Thanksgiving
Break; Saw the Bertrands; Had Breakfast with my dad nd Tata at Golden Bakery;
Beat my mom twice in Cribbage; Went to see “Perks of Being a Wallflower” with
Audrey and Margaret; Visited Kyle,
Allie, and Camille at U of M; Watchin’ the 40th American Music
Awards
Quote of the Week: “And in that moment, I swear we were
infinite.” –Perks of Being a Wallflower
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