First Fines

I had to write up my first fines this weekend for failed room cleanliness checks. :( I felt like such a mean RA and didn't want to do it, but if I don't start I doubt I'll ever do it. I guess you have to start somewhere. Just makes me feel like a meany, that's all! The worst part about it is that I now have to hunt them down until they pay it! Sad day!

A Weekend With Abi

In a whirlwind Abi traveled here to Grace for less than 24 hours. She arrived on Saturday night around 10:30 p EST and left at 10:00 p EST on Sunday. It was a short time but really fun none the less. Saturday night we hung out with a few girls on the hall playing Skip-Bo (thanks for sending it Dad and Mom!) and then headed to Steak-n-Shake for a midnight (more like one am) snack! Sunday was church, lunch out, a movie, bowling, dinner in, some Rodeo Golf, and just relaxing a bit before the drive home. I sure love her and was glad to have the visit, even though it was short. It was nice to finally have a face to put to the name for some of me residents who've been hearing about Abi since day one! It may be a long drive....but I like visitors always!

Send Some Love

Day after day after day after day after day I go to my mailbox and hope that someone thought of me and sent me a letter. Now, I'm too weak to take the disappointment, so here's my request...Please don't let me find another empty box! Whether it be a dinky postcard or an all out package, please let my box (and me!) feel loved. I'd like that a lot. And in case you need a reminder...

CPO# 1009
200 Seminary Drive
Winona Lake, IN 46590


Thanks all, love ya and miss you!!!

shamed

i'm feeling shamed...big time. all day long i took a bunch of harassment about wearing my brewer shirt around campus and didn't try to defend them cause my expectations were low but still tried to hold my ground. oh man! i'm so not excited to walk around and see people i talked to today. not to mention that even some staff in the cafeteria made fun of me for my shirt. so this evening, after coming back from a meeting, i started watching in the 8th only to find out that we once held the lead and lost it. gets even worse that i was watching with a crowd of all cub followers. what a shameful evening, my tail is between my legs!

Day of Caring

Part of our training for leadership is service. Each year a day of the training is purely dedicated to serving the people in our county through yardwork, minor construction, painting, etc. This year I was teamed up with a group from a local business to trim trees, mow the lawn, weed, put up a gutter, and put up a wheelchair ramp. To my understanding the wheelchair ramp was allowing the wife to come back home from the hospital, otherwise she wouldn't be able to get into her house. While we weren't able to talk with the family much, since the husband was with his wife at the hospital all day, it still felt like we were able to make a difference in their lives. Definitely an awesome experience that I would love to have again soon!!

Back to the Grind

So, I'm back at school and busier than if classes were in session. Since August 10th (until the residents come on the 18th) I've been in training for my position as a Resident Assistant. While it's been informational and often quite fun, it's SUPER exhausting. It's a fact that none of us are getting enough sleep. Between room condition checks, cpr training, day of service in the community, and decorating our halls and student doors, sleep is pretty low on the totem pole. Sure hope it all slows down when they get here! I've heard it does! Here are a few shots of the room and hall to give you a peek at the RA life. Thanks for all the support thus far!

A Weekend in Milwaukee

To help Uncle Dan celebrate his birthday on Saturday, and Alan to celebrate his on Sunday...a trip to Milwaukee was in order. Saturday was a trip to the Zoo to watch Abi host a show at Oceans of Fun. She did a great job and was able to use Uncle Dan, our lucky friend in the audience with a birthday, as the volunteer. I'm not sure if it was more fun for us watching or for the two of them! Seeing all the other animals (elephants, giraffes, fish (thanks for telling us what they all were Matt), etc.) was a treat as well. If I am remembering correctly, I hadn't been to the Zoo since middle school!!

Sunday the whole gang was able to get together to take in a game at Miller Park for Alan's birthday. Eric stole the spotlight from Alan a little though with his different reactions to his surroundings. Luckily we were able to enjoy a win, which is rare when the whole family goes to a game together!

All-in-all it was a great weekend! Happy birthdays Uncle Dan and Alan!! Woot Woot! Thanks for letting us celebrate with you!