July 28, 2013
Only a month left...
Hello colleagues! I hope everyone summer is still going well and that you are now preparing to head back to school!
I believe by now that everyone has received their class lists, and I have to say, mine and Tanner's class looks to be pretty good. So y'all better watch out come the retreat because we plan to dominate!
I just ordered my books for the upcoming semester and was pleased to only spend a little under $100 for around ten books through Amazon. Unfortunately, I still had to buy a book from the bookstore that cost close to $200. Insane! But I am looking forward to the fall immensely. Between Hixson, football, and other general college shenanigans, it should be a great time! Best fall yet? I think so!
Is it just me or has this past month just flown by? August will go by quickly, and that's already looking to be a busy month! My brother and sister, Brett and Mollie, are getting their senior pictures taken on Saturday. They should not be old enough to be seniors, but they are! But the good news is I believe both of them are attending Iowa State! I just helped Mollie plan her housing. I'll be strongly suggesting that both of them apply for the Hixson award. Let's hope they get it!!
Also, we'll have the learning community retreat a week before classes begin. I have a bridal shower that I've helped plan/host for my cousin's fiancee and their wedding is the weekend before school starts. That'll be a busy week, but a good one! Ending summer with a bang, so to speak!
As a side note, there's 34 days until the opening game of football season against UNI. I cannot wait for the lights, the fans, the pregame video, the Weather Alert, and the sounds of "Smoke on the Water" echoing through Jack Trice Stadium. Oh, I can't wait!
Until next time,
Katie
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Thursday, July 4, 2013
July 4, 2013
July 4, 2013
America and California
Happy Fourth of July everyone! I hope everyone has a safe holiday and is relaxing. Today marks the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but did you know that the United States did not officially become a nation until the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, ending the American Revolution,? And actually, the Treaty was not adopted by the Congress of the Confederation until January, 1784.
Also, did you know that the original government of the United States was not the Constitution we hold by today, but rather the Articles of Confederation, which loosely organized the states and had no central head of government? The Articles were deemed ineffective after a short while and the Constitutional Convention took place in 1787, creating the "Great Compromise" and the Constitution we know of today.
And now you know some history about our great country! :)
I just recently got back from San Diego, California, where my oldest female cousin on my dad's side got married. My dad's family is huge, and all but five cousins were in attendance. (I believe at last count there are 26 or 27 cousins from 9 siblings...) It was a great time and we Iowans/Illinois-ans/Minnesotans/Coloradans really showed the Californians how to party. The DJ played Sweet Caroline and nearly all of Kristin's side of the reception hall (it was split between her side and Daniel's family) was singing and dancing along to it. My aunts and uncles were deemed the "rowdy table" and even though it was a black tie affair, my uncles decided it was a great idea to put their ties around their head like bandannas. It was a marvelous time.
Also, question: Does everyone know what the Alligator is or is this just a random thing my family does to "Taking Care of Business"? If you don't know what it is, and you don't do it at weddings...well, you're missing out.
The weather in San Diego is absolutely gorgeous: Little humidity, NO BUGS, and simply amazing. I would go back in a heartbeat and see more of the town and spend time discovering the history of the seaside town.
The ocean was cold and really salty and it was the first time I had been to the ocean. We weren't able to spend a lot of time in the water due to rip tide warnings, but it was thrilling. I didn't mind the cold so much once I got used to it, but the saltiness of the water got to me if I didn't time the jump of the oncoming wave right.
We also went to the USS Midway and saw Maverick from Top Gun on board prepping for flight.
I couldn't imagine living on a boat like that for extended periods of time!
We also went to a lighthouse and the views were simply breathtaking. Here's a taste:
America and California
Happy Fourth of July everyone! I hope everyone has a safe holiday and is relaxing. Today marks the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but did you know that the United States did not officially become a nation until the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, ending the American Revolution,? And actually, the Treaty was not adopted by the Congress of the Confederation until January, 1784.
Also, did you know that the original government of the United States was not the Constitution we hold by today, but rather the Articles of Confederation, which loosely organized the states and had no central head of government? The Articles were deemed ineffective after a short while and the Constitutional Convention took place in 1787, creating the "Great Compromise" and the Constitution we know of today.
And now you know some history about our great country! :)
I just recently got back from San Diego, California, where my oldest female cousin on my dad's side got married. My dad's family is huge, and all but five cousins were in attendance. (I believe at last count there are 26 or 27 cousins from 9 siblings...) It was a great time and we Iowans/Illinois-ans/Minnesotans/Coloradans really showed the Californians how to party. The DJ played Sweet Caroline and nearly all of Kristin's side of the reception hall (it was split between her side and Daniel's family) was singing and dancing along to it. My aunts and uncles were deemed the "rowdy table" and even though it was a black tie affair, my uncles decided it was a great idea to put their ties around their head like bandannas. It was a marvelous time.
Also, question: Does everyone know what the Alligator is or is this just a random thing my family does to "Taking Care of Business"? If you don't know what it is, and you don't do it at weddings...well, you're missing out.
The weather in San Diego is absolutely gorgeous: Little humidity, NO BUGS, and simply amazing. I would go back in a heartbeat and see more of the town and spend time discovering the history of the seaside town.
The ocean was cold and really salty and it was the first time I had been to the ocean. We weren't able to spend a lot of time in the water due to rip tide warnings, but it was thrilling. I didn't mind the cold so much once I got used to it, but the saltiness of the water got to me if I didn't time the jump of the oncoming wave right.
We also went to the USS Midway and saw Maverick from Top Gun on board prepping for flight.
I couldn't imagine living on a boat like that for extended periods of time!
We also went to a lighthouse and the views were simply breathtaking. Here's a taste:
If anyone gets a chance to go to San Diego, I highly recommend it! I wasn't ready to come back to reality and Iowa, but I really did miss my dog and a certain colleague of ours! ;)
I hope everyone is having an awesome summer and is enjoying the weather we have here!
Until next time...
Katie
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