Hey there
I’m Jaime a semi-nontraditional college student. I am studying journalism at the University of Montana. Some days I love it some days I want to kill myself. Not literally, so don’t send any self help books.
I moved to Montana a few years ago from Wyoming. So it wasn’t a huge adjustment. I think cows out number people in both states.
I live in a small town outside Missoula. Missoula may sound familiar to anyone who has ever seen or read “A River Runs Through It” starring that smokin hottie and heartbreaker Brad Pitt.
It is perfect because out here in the valley people are pretty conservative about politics, religion and life in general. But a short drive away one can find liberals passionate about the environment, gay-rights, organic food and medical marijuana along with an assortment of other ideas. I like the mix.
I am on winter break for another three weeks and then it is back to becoming an overstressed psycho. Yeah I tend to take on too much and then freak out. You think I would learn, but I just pile on more and then adjust and deal.
When I am not in school, I work. I have two jobs. I work at a gym and I wait tables. I detest waiting tables but I do it for the money. Those $2.00 tips really pay the bills.
My boss at the restaurant is literally the best boss in the world. He makes up for crabby customers and crappy tips.
When I am not in school or working, I try to go skiing. I love skiing and I like to pretend like I am actually good at it. We have beautiful snow up here and very affordable ski areas. There is nothing like a day on the slopes. It is therapeutic.
Skiing makes it easy for me to say life is good.
Missoula is a great town and I especially love those liberals!
Words by Nancy on January 2, 2006 at 5:42 pm | #
Congratulations on your blog! (Nancy told me about it.) It looks interesting, and I’ll keep checking back for updates.
Words by K. DeBeer on January 2, 2006 at 5:59 pm | #
Jaime, you’re nuts. I hope you become the Blog Master General!
Words by Luella on January 2, 2006 at 6:12 pm | #
Jaime, You are officially inducted into the “What A Woman Club”. Yes, it is real and you definitely qualify. Keep blogging (and studying and skiing). Linda Stoval
Words by Linda Stoval on January 2, 2006 at 6:29 pm | #
Jamie,
You made me LOL!
I LOVE MT & WY. I’ve lived in both places, doing studies on Grizzlies.
What a great opportunity to ski, hike and study!
Our son Dustin is in Daytona Beach, FL being a commerical pilot & Amber our daughter is in Meridian, ID as a wife, mom and working at Digatal TV.
Good Luck to you in MT and with your career.
Have fun and please keep us informed on what you are up to.
Janet Maxwell
Sheridan, WY
Words by Janet Maxwell on January 2, 2006 at 6:40 pm | #
Jaime,
What a great sense of humor. I too, was LOL. Sounds like the main thing that’s changed since I went to college, (yes they had schools way back then) is the cost. Try to keep busy and write your mom and dad more often. Love ya and will be checking back.
Jim Perkins
Sheridan, Wyo.
Words by Jim P on January 2, 2006 at 8:09 pm | #
As Your Dad: I know you’r good just hope you’r paid good and you’r boss isn’t something weired, if you know what I mean. Love you Dad.
Words by bruce drummond on January 2, 2006 at 9:27 pm | #
One More thing You might want to say another few words about that” pile it on adjust and deal with thing”, just a thought. Love you bunches Dad.
Words by bruce drummond on January 2, 2006 at 9:34 pm | #
Congrats on the paid gig. I bet it’s a great feeling to use your degree after all these years of wondering, “Am I ever going to use this?” Bye-bye waitressing! You deserve a break. Get your ass up here to Big Sky for some of that “theraputic” skiing. I can’t wait to see you! I love you and I’m very proud of you.
Words by Kristin on January 2, 2006 at 10:30 pm | #
Congrats girl!! I’m proud of you. You will have to tell me about how it came to be when school starts up again. -The unofficial J-school photo goddess
Words by Michelle on January 2, 2006 at 11:50 pm | #
What’s up
Nice page. When are you going to tell the really “fun” stuff that you have experienced growing up huh????
Words by JOE CRUMP on January 3, 2006 at 9:13 am | #
Hi Jaime,
….the true insight to a college students life. Your page was truely enjoyable. Good Luck and Keep up the good work!!!
Lisa
Words by Lisa L on January 3, 2006 at 11:08 am | #
Hey James.
I think your Dad needs his own blog: “A-day-in-the-life-of-Bruce-without-his-kids”….
You’re article was terrific. You write so well, it really could’ve been longer and I would have kept on reading it!!!! I’m impressed. Sammy read it and it made her laugh. [I asked her if she knew what a 'smokin hottie' is and she said "No."....good girl!] Keep showing us your stuff; we’re so proud of you and we’re enjoying your work!
Laura
Words by Laura on January 3, 2006 at 1:20 pm | #
Wow! Thanks everyone so much for all of the support. I really really appreciate it.
Words by Jaime on January 3, 2006 at 2:14 pm | #
Jaime,
I am so proud of you. School can be exhausting and seem to never end. It will pay off in the end. Like my dad says, “Education is something that nobody can ever take away from you.” I love you like a sister and wish nothing but the best for you!
Mo
Words by Maureen Drake on January 3, 2006 at 2:15 pm | #
Jaime,
I guess this is one way I can talk to you glad to hear your doing so well. Keep up the good work see all the hard work does pay off. You will continue to get more good things coming your way.
Love ya Aunt Pat
Words by Pat on January 3, 2006 at 4:05 pm | #
Jaime – after getting to know your mom and then reading your blog, I can see that you are both women who ROAR! I love your irreverence – never stop speaking your mind.
All the best,
Melissa
Words by Melissa Butcher on January 5, 2006 at 12:42 am | #
Jamie –
I love your blog. Good luck with the skiing as the weather here is way too nice. I am just proud of you! I have an idea about the $2.00 tips. How about you hit on the perverted old men and maybe they will tip you a little more.
Amber Miller
Words by Amber Miller on January 5, 2006 at 12:11 pm | #
Jamie,
I learned about your blog from your mother. It has been enjoyable reading. I have been experiencing the non-traditional student thing from a lot further out than you. After many years I returned to get my Master’s Degree online at the age of 54. (I had never even heard of APA format for papers.) After plodding along at one class a semester, I will graduate in May and officially get the degree before I am eligible for social security! Hang in there and continue with your entertaining blog.
Words by Carole on January 5, 2006 at 1:01 pm | #
Amber,
You’re going to scare your mother. Happy New Year.
Jim P
Words by JP on January 5, 2006 at 6:00 pm | #
congrats on the blog about time you are getting paid to write hahaha and from what i hear you are not sking nearly enough take it from me it makes a bad day good only if is for a short time
glenn and genny
snowmass village co
Words by Glenn on January 6, 2006 at 4:24 pm | #
Amber, I tried being nice to the perverted old men and guess what happened? One of them asked me out. Seriously, he was like 90 and told me he would really like to spend some time with me. I was like you are older than my grandpa. Gross.
Words by Jaime on January 7, 2006 at 2:13 pm | #
So are you going out with him?
Words by JP on January 7, 2006 at 3:24 pm | #
Yeah right Jim. Very funny! I try to keep an age limit on my men. No one over 50! haha.
Words by Jaime on January 7, 2006 at 4:16 pm | #
you are pretty good at this. the snow is still better in colorado were your brothers live.
Words by mark on January 12, 2006 at 10:35 pm | #