July 28, 2013

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