Some of my favorite summertime memories revolve around the campfire. From singings songs at camp to toasting s’mores in the backyard, a campfire always brings people together. It also educates the kids about how to survive out in the jungle and also how to face any sort of danger with[Read more]
As I have mentioned before, my roommate’s son is turning the big “1” today! It has been amazing to see him change over the past year. I have loved watching him grow up under my nose during the last six months that I have lived with him. He has truly[Read more]
In honor of my father on this blessed day I will be “Rockin’ the Side Ponytail.” Although I will not get to spend time with him today, I am honoring him with my hair-do. Growing up with three daughters, my father spent a fair share of time playing hairdresser. To[Read more]
Just as the summer seems to finally be under way, my summer is only just beginning! This week is only the second week I have been out of summer class, and I have finally developed a daily rhythm. Wake-up, eat breakfast, exercise, shower, get ready for work, tidy the apartment,[Read more]
After a long and lovely I-80 experience on Friday morning, I made it safely to Omaha. A trip to the zoo, a visit to a friend’s sister in the hospital, and we were set to attend Wicked at the Orpheum. We spiffed up in our Sunday’s best and walked the[Read more]
The only problem that I have with the summertime is not being able to see my friends from college. Many of my sorority sisters have jobs in their hometowns that they return to which leaves me lonely. Don’t get me wrong, I love my roommates (the two longest known best[Read more]
Just when I thought my room was complete last week, I discovered the one thing it was missing… a ROOMIE! Just kidding! I don’t think my room needs an extra body, but to my “pleasant” surprise Alex has temporarily moved in. She is working with me at the Children’s Museum[Read more]
Almost six months later and I finally have a bed! I moved into my apartment in December and have been sleeping on a mattress on the floor ever since. Mom and I went shopping for a bed frame with head board and foot board in April, but the one I[Read more]