Tuesday, April 24, 2012
New Tunes Tuesday
Love this song--and they are at Basilica. Seriously, best Basilica line-up...EVER. Crossing my fingers I can somehow make it back :)
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Busy, Busy!
Hello! I have been meaning to blog more (how many times am I going to say that), BUT I left my camera cord in Minnesota--and would hate to bore you with just words. So the few pictures I have taken from my (ghetto) phone camera will have to do :)
Things are BUSY here in Kansas, and I love it! The past two weekends have been absolutely wonderful. My parents came down for Easter, and it was a really special holiday. We had a wonderful time eating (omg...SO much food), golfing, and just spending time together. It means the world to me that Spence is getting to know my family more :) Pictures to come!
Last week (weekend) I was able to travel to Colorado once again! I have been spoiled this year with travel. This time I got to go with KU and present some of the research I have been doing here. It was a really great experience. I just presented it in a poster session, so it was very casual. The research team I am working with just spoke with many interested spectators and education greats (which to be honest--I need to be reminded that they are well known in the ed world...I really don't pay too much attention to the authors of my textbooks...ooops).
After the research was done, I was able to once again enjoy one of my favorite places with my good friend Britta. It was a wonderful time!
The next few weeks are as busy as ever! This week I am working hard to finish up school work, and next week we MOVE!! So exciting. I came home to Spence working hard on painting some awesome furniture finds. I am feeling so blessed and lucky, enjoying the blessing of being busy :)
Things are BUSY here in Kansas, and I love it! The past two weekends have been absolutely wonderful. My parents came down for Easter, and it was a really special holiday. We had a wonderful time eating (omg...SO much food), golfing, and just spending time together. It means the world to me that Spence is getting to know my family more :) Pictures to come!
Last week (weekend) I was able to travel to Colorado once again! I have been spoiled this year with travel. This time I got to go with KU and present some of the research I have been doing here. It was a really great experience. I just presented it in a poster session, so it was very casual. The research team I am working with just spoke with many interested spectators and education greats (which to be honest--I need to be reminded that they are well known in the ed world...I really don't pay too much attention to the authors of my textbooks...ooops).
After the research was done, I was able to once again enjoy one of my favorite places with my good friend Britta. It was a wonderful time!
I enjoyed:
- just hanging out at her family's home in the foothills working on homework, while everyone was at work
- A painting class!! (so much fun!!)
- Hiking in the Redrocks
- Eating amazing Mexican food
- Eating amazing Mediterranean food (WHY is this restaurant only in Colorado!!)
- The Denver night life
- Shopping
- Movies with a roaring fire, blanket, and a big bowl of ice cream
- Waking up to snow covered Foothills
My few Camera photos:
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| My painting! |
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| Side view of Britta's deck! I watched deer run through the Foothills, as I sipped my coffee |
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| My view while I did homework--look closely to see Denver skyline |
Friday, April 6, 2012
What's Been Going On
Doesn't it seem like everything happens all at once? I'm pretty sure this is becoming a reoccurring theme here...
Everything is so busy, I have been completely MIA. Let's catch up on a few things going on:
1. Had a wonderful spring break home in Minnesota. It was so great to be able to catch up with family and friends. I am already counting down the days to my next trip home! ( All you MN lovers out there...I will be back 5/5!)
2. I got a teaching job for next year!! Two long years of doing anything I possibly can to get my foot in the education door, it happened. I am excited, nervous, and so ready to begin. I am going in this Monday, to meet some of the teachers I will be working with...oh the nerves!!
3. Spence and I are moving in together in 3 weeks! I have NO idea how this is going to happen with the insane schedule April is bringing me. Like everything else that comes at us in life, we'll make it happen and it will be great! We are already dreaming up ways to decorate, and merge our different styles into one. It's a little hard because both of us are very realistic in that, this apartment is a temporary living space, but it will be great practice for when we get to share our first home. Spence is a great bargain shopper, and I'm more of an...'efficient' shopper. It has been fun going on shopping trips together for our new place. We are lucky that we continually laugh at our own, and each others quirks.
4. Although, I would never trade in my experience at Gustavus Adolphus College for a 'Big' school atmosphere, I had a lot of fun being a part of KU during the Final Four tournament. I think part of the craziness, is that Kansas does not have a professional basketball team. People here are ALL about college sports. It seriously felt like a holiday, everyone was celebrating all weekend long. We had a great time relaxing and enjoying the Jayhawks!
5. School is CRAZY right now. Why, oh why is everything due at the end of the semester. I seriously feel like I have done nothing all semester and now it's like, "Oh hey...could you please write 35 papers and do 50 group projects? Thanks, that would be great!!"
SO READY to be done with school--well at least I am ready to be done being a student.
6. It's EASTER WEEKEND! I love Easter, especially the candy. My parents are visiting this weekend and I am excited to spend time with them, golf, and watch nothing but the Masters...all weekend long. Oh, to be a part of a golf family.
Hope you have a Happy Easter!!
Everything is so busy, I have been completely MIA. Let's catch up on a few things going on:
1. Had a wonderful spring break home in Minnesota. It was so great to be able to catch up with family and friends. I am already counting down the days to my next trip home! ( All you MN lovers out there...I will be back 5/5!)
2. I got a teaching job for next year!! Two long years of doing anything I possibly can to get my foot in the education door, it happened. I am excited, nervous, and so ready to begin. I am going in this Monday, to meet some of the teachers I will be working with...oh the nerves!!
3. Spence and I are moving in together in 3 weeks! I have NO idea how this is going to happen with the insane schedule April is bringing me. Like everything else that comes at us in life, we'll make it happen and it will be great! We are already dreaming up ways to decorate, and merge our different styles into one. It's a little hard because both of us are very realistic in that, this apartment is a temporary living space, but it will be great practice for when we get to share our first home. Spence is a great bargain shopper, and I'm more of an...'efficient' shopper. It has been fun going on shopping trips together for our new place. We are lucky that we continually laugh at our own, and each others quirks.
4. Although, I would never trade in my experience at Gustavus Adolphus College for a 'Big' school atmosphere, I had a lot of fun being a part of KU during the Final Four tournament. I think part of the craziness, is that Kansas does not have a professional basketball team. People here are ALL about college sports. It seriously felt like a holiday, everyone was celebrating all weekend long. We had a great time relaxing and enjoying the Jayhawks!
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| Rock Chalk! |
5. School is CRAZY right now. Why, oh why is everything due at the end of the semester. I seriously feel like I have done nothing all semester and now it's like, "Oh hey...could you please write 35 papers and do 50 group projects? Thanks, that would be great!!"
SO READY to be done with school--well at least I am ready to be done being a student.
6. It's EASTER WEEKEND! I love Easter, especially the candy. My parents are visiting this weekend and I am excited to spend time with them, golf, and watch nothing but the Masters...all weekend long. Oh, to be a part of a golf family.
Hope you have a Happy Easter!!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Nothing to Remember
So, I have "Hunger Games" fever.
For a few days after I saw the movie, I kept shouting, "I volunteer as tribute!!"
In a frenzy of Hunger Games fever...I bought the soundtrack.
It's excellent
And so is this song from it:
P.S.
ROCK CHALK!!
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