Even though I was a student here for four years, there are still things I have never done. This is a post about things I have done for the first time in the last week.

Last Friday, I went to the Denver Downs corn maze. The maze covers 15 acres and this year was intricately cut to commemorate the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center. I read about the maze a year or two ago in the campus paper and wanted to go, but it was one of those things I put off and put off until the maze was closed for the year. When I saw the maze was open this year, I told myself, ‘Now is your chance.’ I had a great time getting lost in the corn and recommend it as a local Clemson fall activity.

The next day proved to be equally as fulfilling. I went to the Clemson vs. Georgia Tech football game and sat in the fifth row up from the West End Zone. The seats were amazing! I have never been so close to the game nor seen it from that perspective.

I also treated myself to a Minute Maid frozen lemonade. I have looked on longingly numerous times as others enjoyed them, but refused to pay the exorbitant price. Last Saturday, in honor of our great seats, I thought it was finally time to treat myself. It was delicious! I’m only bummed I did not get a picture of my smiling face.

On Tuesday, I crossed off ‘Get your picture taken with the President.’ I think it was a pretty good snap too! Thanks President and Mrs. Barker.

Wednesday evening proved to be another banner day for firsts. I went to Thai Spice, a local restaurant, and it was delicious! Then I did coin laundry next to the Tiger Mart. I know, you’re thinking, ‘Coin laundry? Really?’ Okay, that one is not so thrilling, but if you knew what dire straights I was in for clean clothes, you would celebrate too.

And why was I in such need for clean clothes? Because on Thursday I was leaving town to run the Southern Odyssey (see Final Countdown!). This will be the first time I have done this race, but the second time I have done a relay of this type, so it counts as a sort-of-first. The next post will be about the aftermath of the race, and if you are reading this between Friday at 11 am and Saturday at 11 am, there is a good chance one of my teammates or myself is out running – wish us luck and speed!

Have another first I should cross off the list before I leave? Contact Me!