After the weekend in Minnesota, I cannot stop listening to, "Say Shhhh."
(Not only does this song celebrate Minnesota, there is also a Lawrence shout out)!
Love it!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Roam If You Must...
Back in Lawrence after a WONDERFUL weekend in Minnie. I am so blessed to have such amazing friends and family!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Life in Lawrence
Hello!
Greetings from Kansas. I have meant to blog more, but living in a new city, having a new job, and having new classes, has taken it's toll. I am really enjoying living in Kansas. I have been able to meet some really great people, my classes seem challenging, and work is pretty awesome! I really can't complain. I have been so busy, I haven't even had time to be homesick! Although, I have become quite the 'proud Minnesotan'. It's crazy how many times I hear, "well in Minnesota we...", come out of my mouth. I seem to constantly be talking about, our niceness, our courteous driving, our weather, our humbleness, our lakes, how we pay teachers and paras better, and the list goes on and on. Seriously, if you ever move away I bet you will realize just how awesome the Mighty MN is!
On another note...
KU is a gorgeous campus. I remember visiting it when I was a high school senior, and thinking it was really pretty, but really big. I still think it is really big! I am happy to be at a big university, and happy I get to experience what it is like going to a big university. BUT, I am also really happy I chose Gustavus for undergrad. I get tired of hearing about how going to Gustavus is like going to high school again, we get it, we are a small school. I know a small school is not for everyone, but the sense of community and belonging you get at a smaller school really is something special. I think I would have been just lost at a big university for undergrad! I do, however think it is perfect for grad school. I am excited that I get to experience both! It's fun looking at KU's GIGANTIC football stadium, it's fun to people watch, and it's fun to be a part of a school that means so much to it's state!
Greetings from Kansas. I have meant to blog more, but living in a new city, having a new job, and having new classes, has taken it's toll. I am really enjoying living in Kansas. I have been able to meet some really great people, my classes seem challenging, and work is pretty awesome! I really can't complain. I have been so busy, I haven't even had time to be homesick! Although, I have become quite the 'proud Minnesotan'. It's crazy how many times I hear, "well in Minnesota we...", come out of my mouth. I seem to constantly be talking about, our niceness, our courteous driving, our weather, our humbleness, our lakes, how we pay teachers and paras better, and the list goes on and on. Seriously, if you ever move away I bet you will realize just how awesome the Mighty MN is!
On another note...
KU is a gorgeous campus. I remember visiting it when I was a high school senior, and thinking it was really pretty, but really big. I still think it is really big! I am happy to be at a big university, and happy I get to experience what it is like going to a big university. BUT, I am also really happy I chose Gustavus for undergrad. I get tired of hearing about how going to Gustavus is like going to high school again, we get it, we are a small school. I know a small school is not for everyone, but the sense of community and belonging you get at a smaller school really is something special. I think I would have been just lost at a big university for undergrad! I do, however think it is perfect for grad school. I am excited that I get to experience both! It's fun looking at KU's GIGANTIC football stadium, it's fun to people watch, and it's fun to be a part of a school that means so much to it's state!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Juno, We're Not in Minnesota Anymore...
After a necessary, large and greasy breakfast at Junior's, we finished loading up the moving truck and were off! While I was watching the moving truck in front of me...I kept thinking, OH MY GOSH, I am moving to Kansas, can I really do this?!
We made great time, despite two bathroom stops, a stop at an Iowa winery, and lunch at Chili's. (yum...definitely helped satisfy my newest obsession of chicken strips and honey mustard...I know refined and classy)
Originally, we were planing on moving in Sunday morning. Spencer suggested we try to get it all done Saturday night. I'm really happy we did, and I am also amazed that we did. We basically just set up the bed, and unloaded all the boxes. I watched in awe as Spencer moved all this furniture with literally no help (unless you count me...which is pretty much no help). The place was super cluttered, but as I unpacked my dishes I began to get super excited. After two years of living back at home with the parents, I finally have a place of my own! It might be small, but it's MINE. It was a really great feeling, my doubts about moving melted away as I set up my kitchen, and instead feelings of excitement took over.
After unpacking, I realized I forgot pillows. So we had to make a late night trip to the only store open...Wal-Mart (where we were able to see not only WT at it's finest but some Amish too)! We purchased the pillows, and all the other little things I forgot, that could be found at Wal-Mart. We then went home and had our first classy dinner at the new place, frozen pizza and wine. As I sat down on the floor with my frozen pizza, and Iowa wine (picked up on the drive) I decided, I really couldn't be happier.
We spent Sunday, unpacking everything and hanging pictures. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable day. We ended the weekend with a celebratory dinner at my favorite Overland Park restaurant The Blue Moose.
Today, I am back in Minnesota (after an extremely turbulent flight...thanks weather), and am leaving for Colorado Wednesday, and then finally back to Kansas Sunday.
LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Come On Eileen
On a little music kick...
BUT
I LOVE
1. This Song
2. Sara Bareilles-seriously girl crushin'
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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