WAFFLES

Last night, history was made.

I, Kacie Elizabeth Yearout, went to Waffle House for the very first time.

Result: I liked it.

My waffle was sweet, fluffy, and very satisfying. Plus, because it was international waffle house day, I got TWO for waffles for $2.85. Who doesn't like a deal?

It reminded me of Sharis, except more scummy and less choices. Sharis definitely trumps Waffle House. But since Sharis don't exist out here in the Ol' Midwest, Waffle House it is.

What took me so long to finally enter the infamous chain? Well, with choices like The Diner, Gumby's Pizza, and El Rancho, I just haven't been able to try everything. And you have to drive to it. But since last night- dubbed "Twain Nite" we were sitting around and kinda hungry, I suggested Waffle House. When I explained I had never been there, everyone agreed it was a necessary adventure. So we crawled into Nicole's car: Nicole drove, Emily shotgun, Miles, Emma, and AJ in the back and me laying on top of them. I got a bit carsick, but overall it was okay.

Waffle House is very diner like, for those who have never been in one. Simple plastic menus with bright colors, booths, and a counter. The later it got, the more people arrived. The service was quick (thank goodness because I was HUNGRY for waffles). The hash browns were good, though I was there were more crispy parts. The raisin toast was decent. They had a little apple butter, which tasted so good. Nobody here seems to have legit jam-only packaged. They didnt even have packaged. Actually, it seems jelly is more popular here than jam. And I am definitely a jam fan. Jelly just rolls around strangely. But going back to the food, for the price and atmosphere, I found it very satisfying. I will go back.

We took some pics. I'll post them later.

Yes, well no, but yes, I miss high school

Oh goodness...only one more day and a night until Spring Break. Last night, as I lay in bed trying to sleep as Matt Rocchio yelled in the hallway, I reflected on my classes this semester (I took my last midterm today).

Here are the general outlines of my classes:

Read. Go to class. Have the professor tell you what your supposed to understand. Professor asks for some discussion. I write down what's on the slides (and usually online shop/check facebook/ send emails/ read NYT.com) and then I leave class and go to my next one.

Does that sound like a good way to learn? Um, no

I miss the discussions, the interpretations, and the experientials of high school. The projects, essays, and write-ups made me think. Going to an event, taking notes on it, and writing a report requires little brain activity (Journalism 1100 assignment).

Am I saying I miss high school? Well, I certainly miss the way I learned. My brain was much more stimulated.

I must give credit to my Honors Class last semester though, which was great and stimulated my mind. It was a lot like my high school AP classes, and my professor created unusual assignments (which I love). John Estes=amazing.

So why am I paying so much money to learn this way? I am still not sure. I am also not sure why college is still constructed this way. Having professors talk at me is not super engaging or causes deep thinking.

So, this is what I've been contemplating the past day. I can't wait until I get to upper level classes and out of this prerequisite nightmare.