I plan on doing some blogging on my own during my trip to South Korea in a few days but there is also going to be a team blog if any of you are interested in visiting it while we're gone. Thanks for all the prayers thus far...keep 'em coming!
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Forgotten Camera
In leaving early from school to avoid the snow storm (and avoid it I did...thank goodness!) I managed to forget my camera. Thus, no updated posts because I have no pictures to go with it. Ridiculous I know but I'm a picture and words person!
Luckily, Abi is letting me borrow her camera for my trip to South Korea in a few days, that should help!
Luckily, Abi is letting me borrow her camera for my trip to South Korea in a few days, that should help!
Skating at Millennium Park
My roommate, Michele, made some not-so-secret plans for a few friends and me to go to Chicago this past Saturday to celebrate my birthday. Sadly, it didn't work out for too many people to come but the smaller group made it fun! We went to Ed Debevic's for lunch when we arrived in town (after a long time of searching) then over to Millennium Park to enjoy the Bean and some ice skating. Ridiculously enough we stood in line for two hours before the gang was able to get their skates...luckily I had brought my own. After that we skated for about an hour before returning back to campus. I apologize for how blurry some of these pictures are but we were in motion and my camera isn't cool enough to take those shots!
Deck the Halls
Every year our Student Activities Board puts on an event called Deck the Halls where we are supposed to decorate our halls in the most overdone way as possible with basically no budget. In an attempt to over do it with too many lights and other things we made our building look pretty instead. Oh well!
Cookies with the Crew
As it seems to have become a tradition, that I enjoy quite a bit might I add, Mom and I spent some time with the Montalbano kids baking and decorating cookies today. It was a great time had by all. Enjoy the pictures!
Buckeyes
Last night some freshman from my old dorm came over for some games, movies, 'baking', and a sleepover (be proud we actually slept for a little while!). In light of the big game today (apparently around here Ohio State playing Michigan is a big deal) we made some buckeyes as a treat for a friend. Much like peanut butter balls but they actually look like buckeye nuts. It was an interesting experience...very fun!
Senior Class Trip
This year at Grace they have decided to give us a senior class trip once a semester instead of providing class rings for us. Personally, I think we are getting the better end of the deal so this was an exciting change. For our first trip we went to Chicago for the day and saw the show Wicked. It was my second time seeing the musical but it was still a great time!
The Trout
Sorry it has been so long for a post but it seems as though all professors always decide that projects and exams will all come within a two week stretch of one another. Besides, nothing out of the ordinary has happened either except....Post won the Trout!!!!
It may seem silly and odd for us to value a stuffed rainbow trout but it was hard to obtain! Every year during homecoming week we have a chapel devoted to showing of hall t-shirts and essentially make a fool of ourselves with a little skit in front of the rest of the dorms. This year, and I hope to get some video for you all soon, we acted out the Evolution of Video Games. This included fun things like Frogger, PacMan, Duckhunt, Sonic, Mario Kart, and more. We didn't think we were going to get the win simply because we are a small dorm and other skits seemed to orient themselves around Grace college things. Even so, we are the proud owners of the Trout until homecoming next year!
It may seem silly and odd for us to value a stuffed rainbow trout but it was hard to obtain! Every year during homecoming week we have a chapel devoted to showing of hall t-shirts and essentially make a fool of ourselves with a little skit in front of the rest of the dorms. This year, and I hope to get some video for you all soon, we acted out the Evolution of Video Games. This included fun things like Frogger, PacMan, Duckhunt, Sonic, Mario Kart, and more. We didn't think we were going to get the win simply because we are a small dorm and other skits seemed to orient themselves around Grace college things. Even so, we are the proud owners of the Trout until homecoming next year!
Back to the Grind
And so I am back to school...sadly but all vacations come to an end. This weekend was one of the greatest weekends I've had in a while. Just spending time with what seems like long-lost friends all weekend and even on the ridiculously long car rides was great! Thanks to all of you who spent it with me as well as those who prayed for our safety!
Next thing you can worry for me about is this coming weekend where I will be coming home for my godson's birthday.
Next thing you can worry for me about is this coming weekend where I will be coming home for my godson's birthday.
Niagara Falls
We visited Niagara Falls last night! It wasn't quite as big as I anticipated but it was beautiful none the less. We went in the evening when they light up the falls with lights. Enjoy the pretty colors!
NY
To keep you all updated...I am headed to Upstate NY this Friday for fall break. Like I said, I leave on Friday and will be back on Tuesday for classes to start back up on Wednesday. That next weekend I will be coming home for Dawson's birthday party and to visit with the fam. Prayers would be appreciated for travel! Hopefully I'll have a fun update after the long weekend. Thanks for checking in everyone.
Corn Maze
Yesterday a few ladies in my building and I went to a corn maze. Sadly, it was not as high of corn as we get in WI but the day was beautiful and the company was great! We were able to take a hay ride (with no hay), a train ride, jump on hay bales, do the corn maze, retrieve free pumpkins from the pumpkin patch, and play in a cornbox. All of that for $6...what a treat!
Abi's Visit
I wish I had pictures to share but those are still hanging out in Abi's camera. However, I can tell you all what fun things we did!!
Abi visited me at school this past week, Monday-Friday, and was lucky enough to live the life of a college student once again. Fortunately, things were going on on campus this week and she only attended once class and two chapels so it was the college life we all wish we could have had!
The week was filled with Scrabble, bowling, golf, parties in my apartment, and fun times babysitting. Of course there was much more but it's more Abi's story to tell then mine! I'd have to say that my highlight of the week was her washing our dishes, cleaning the apartment, and doing some of the laundry...just kidding...but it was a perk and I'm so grateful for it!
Abi visited me at school this past week, Monday-Friday, and was lucky enough to live the life of a college student once again. Fortunately, things were going on on campus this week and she only attended once class and two chapels so it was the college life we all wish we could have had!
The week was filled with Scrabble, bowling, golf, parties in my apartment, and fun times babysitting. Of course there was much more but it's more Abi's story to tell then mine! I'd have to say that my highlight of the week was her washing our dishes, cleaning the apartment, and doing some of the laundry...just kidding...but it was a perk and I'm so grateful for it!
Skate Night
Last Friday (oh man I'm almost a week behind) the Student Activities Board sponsored a Prep/Punk Skate Night as a fun weekend activity. It was merely $1 to skate for two hours...what fun! Here is the only picture I have of the night which was before we even got to the rink. This is my roommate, Michele, and me dressed to impress!
Build-a-Bear & Bay Beach
For a mere 48 hours I was able to come home last weekend and spend some time with the family. As a gift to Pam and Alan for their 5th Anniversary Mom, Dad, and I took Eric for the day while they went up north and had some kid-free time! It was a blast. We went to The Build-a-Bear Workshop and created an anniversary bear for Pam and Alan. It even had a sound in it of Eric's voice saying "love you momma daddy." Too sweet!
Sunday we went to Bay Beach for a little while. Eric might still be a little too young for this because he wasn't too happy. He did like the train though. Us sisters were able to take in a little fun too. Eventually Pam and I got a little sick but we got our ab work outs with laughing.
Twister
Last night we had a Girls Night In on the hall and essentially ended up playing Twister all night. There was a little bit of chatting, some eating, and even a movie at the end of the night but much of time was consumed with Twister. Enjoy!
Stir-Fry
Today Michele (my roommie) and I made Stir-Fry. Now, that doesn't seem like such a huge accomplishment but neither of us have ever made it before and we didn't have soy sauce. So, to be creative, we used seasoning packets from Ramen Noodles and had a yummy meal. We were proud...thought we'd share!
Our Apartment
This is an interesting (to say the least) video of our new apartment. Hope some of you can visit some day!
Bro/Sis Cookout
Our faithful grillers
Volleyball was just part of the fun
This is all the hall leadership from all three halls.
Donation #4
This past Saturday I donated my hair for the fourth time now to Locks of Love. Thought I would share the new style with you. :)
Aquatic Adventure
Before I left for school Abi and I were able to participate in an Aquatic Adventure at Oceans of Fun. If you check this out you can see some awesome pictures from a super awesome time with a California sea lion, Slick!
Difficult Goodbye
Yesterday morning, amidst ridiculous training for a job I've already done, I had to say goodbye to my best friend Katie. She is moving back home to NY and while I already have plans to go see her it was still a difficult thing to do. If you had seen the final meeting you wouldn't had thought that but every free moment of the day when I had time to think about how much she really meant to me and how much I will dearly miss her, I had to do all I could to hold the tears. It was hard but I know this is what God has for her and wish her the best. Love you Katie...miss you already!
Dad and Mom...
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
I love you two very much and wish you many more!
I love you two very much and wish you many more!
Happy Anniversary to Andy and Trisha as well. Congrats you two!