What a week it’s been! The first day of school started off in a great direction when I a) couldn’t find my classroom because 11 East 42nd St. doesn’t exist, b) I couldn’t find the subway station at Bryant Park back to Coles so I took the 5 express down to Union Square and then hopped in a cab who proceeded to try and rip me off (yes I caught him and made him turn off the meter) and c) ran into Coles grabbing cleats and gloves than back to the vans all while tripping over my own two feet. While at practice I was totally fine, but I once again got sloppy: losing my laundry bag amidst the ruckus that is club fest (Thank God I found it), and somehow ripping part of my cute lace shirt while zipping up my jacket – I am a klutz on a good day; I would not know what to call myself last Tuesday.
I am not late. Ever. It’s more of a lifestyle choice than something I’d prefer not to do; regardless I detest being late. Unfortunately for my OCD brain and my numerous calendars, this semester I have to succumb to arriving a little later at practice because on Tuesdays I have class in midtown only minutes before soccer starts and on Wednesdays I have another class that runs 45 minutes into our session. Regardless, I think I am quite a scene to see running around the village and lower Manhattan during the week.
Other than that, class was fine on my first day (especially since I only had Business Development). My professor played college soccer and we bonded over that, which is pretty nice. The other awesome thing about my classes this year is that they are filled with sports fanatics (for the most part) and they don’t judge as critically about my choice of sweatpants and running shoes to class. Aside from BD, I’m taking Sports Accounting, Sports Law, Writing I, Applied Research and Professional Seminar II – it should be a great year (Fingers crossed)!
I also had my first day at Heisman where I was put straight to work! After getting a tour of the beautiful office, I started going through, watching and organizing videos of past ESPN announcements and dinners – they made me so excited for Heisman weekend this December! I can’t wait to get back to work there.
With one week of school, four games (we’re 2-2) and my first day of Heisman and work now officially under my belt (except for my Sports Law class), I can finally say I’m starting to get into my routine. Here’s a quick snapshot of what an average week in the life of Meg Patten looks like minus some down time!
I’ve got to get back to some work but here’s a song that I’ve recently become obsessed it and some pics from this past week!
Jam of the Day: “A-Team” by Ed Sheeran – I’ve been listening to him lately and he really gets me in the mood to be productive 🙂