WEEK 13

Ladies & Gentlemen,

This has been one of the longest weeks of my entire young adulthood for many obvious reasons. First of all, I have two of my best friends from Vermont visiting my new South Carolina home, so it is safe to say there has not been a dull moment since they arrived this past Tuesday. On a similar note, I don't recall there being a solitary moment of sobriety since Kevin and Justin hopped off the airplane. These past five days have been filled with vague and drunken memories that I will cherish for a lifetime. With all of that hoopla being said, I keep reminding myself that graduation is less than a month away and I can't afford to make too many irresponsible mistakes. There is a little voice in my head that keeps telling me to stay focused and keep my eye on the prize. This semester has been a crazy rollercoaster ride, especially trying to balance it with my work life down here, but it will all be worth it in the end when I catch that flight up to the University of Vermont this coming May 21st and step onto that stage when my name is announced as a college graduate. I have been dreaming of that very moment for a long time and it has motivated me to overcome all of the hardships I have experienced all along the way these past five years. I have grown and matured a lot over the years and I've learned that if you truly have your heart set on achieving a particular goal, you naturally push yourself past the limits of your comfort zone and do whatever it takes to succeed. I know that in my heart of hearts that I will fulfill my vow by putting that cap and gown on and I'll smile back at my proud family and friends who helped me achieve such success each and every step of the way.

Cheers!

Z

WEEK 12

Ladies & Gentlemen,

Good afternoon folks, I am currently writing this blog post from the caddyshack on Kiawah Island because I still don't have Wi-Fi connection at my apartment complex. This problem has been very inconvenient for me as of late because I have had to use my iPhone to answer my classmates questions and responses. This week the weather is extremely hot and sticky on the course, the wind is virtually non-existent, which is a recipe for the death of a caddy. Although the remainder of this week will be a drag, I'm looking forward to this weekend's festivities because my sister and her friends are coming to visit. This will be Matti's first time visiting the Charleston area, so I have to give her the full tour and show her around the town. I plan on taking her to some of the most popular bars and night clubs that me and all the other caddies go to cut loose. I also will be taking her and her friends to all of the nearby beaches like Island of Palms, Sullivan's Island and Folly Beach. The most important thing I must keep in mind this weekend is to be safe and use caution when it comes to drinking alcohol and drinking. There will be enough of us this weekend to make sure that one of us is a designated driver who will be responsible each evening. That being said, there will not be a dull moment this weekend, especially because all of these guests will be sleeping in my one bedroom apartment so it should be interesting to see how all of us squeeze. I have a feeling that my electric bill will be quite a bit higher after this weekend, but the memories will be priceless if you know what I mean.

Cheers!

Z

WEEK 11

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,

This week is a very special week, arguably one of the most exciting weeks of the year if you're a golf enthusiast like myself, it's MASTERS WEEK. For me, this week is equivalent to Christmas, I'll feel like a little kid again waking up this coming Thursday morning for the opening round of play. Aside from The Masters and all of its glory, in all honesty it will be a very difficult week for me to focus on my classwork. However, I hope that my peers can understand that this famed tournament only comes along once a year so it is very special and a high priority for me. That being said, I will try to do my very best to not get caught up too much in this beautiful distraction, but if I do falter then you know the precise reason. However, in reality I probably won't be able to watch as much live coverage as I hoped due to the fact that I'll be caddying out on the golf course the next few mornings. I am depressed to say the very least that my work schedule conflicts with viewing pleasure. On a related note, I am very proud to say that I am not gambling on The Masters this year which is quite an achievement in itself. Ever since I have been living on my own I have recognized the value of the dollar and have been more responsible by refraining from bad habits of the past. All of my buddies from back home in Vermont have been trying to make bets with me on who will win and put on the coveted Green Jacket, but I have elected to take the path less traveled and that has made all the difference.

P.S. If I were a betting man, full disclosure, I would bet the house on Rickie Fowler (biased opinion)!

Cheers!

Z