Don't you love those walks you take when you realize that fall is on it's way? There are a few eager-beaver leaves already floating to the ground while others seem concrete in their steadfast dedication to their respective trees. The air smells different, like the scent of fresh campfire and earth. The temperature is cool enough to make you ( Read more... )

So I was thinking today...When do you know that you're "grown up ( Read more... )

So...a funny thing happened this summer: I forgot almost all about this journal thing that I had started at the beginning of the summer. This poor journal is probably feeling like it's one step away from falling over the precipice into the valley of discarded Live Journals ( Read more... )

Well, I thought it might be fun to do some quick book reviews of books that I've read this summer, and also have a list of recommendations of some of my favorite books. For all of you who need something to do - I suggest picking up a book!

Here's the book count for this summer so far, with small reviews:
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown - (the author ( Read more... )

Well...my first kayaking experience was fun.  I was the only person in my entire class to accidentally tip over my kayak......twice.  But that's okay, because it gave me an opportunity to practice my escape manuevers, which I did and started to get the hang of!  I can't wait to do more!  My next step is to travel to the Wisconsin river in Prairie ( Read more... )

Hoorah! I signed up for kayaking today! I get to take my first lesson tomorrow! WAHOO ( Read more... )

Sadness...my little brother is growing up. He became an Eagle Scout last night, which means he's joining the esteemed leagues of such renowned Eagle Scouts as...Ross Perot and Bud Selig. Plus he's graduating on Sunday, which is also exciting/scary. I'm excited for him to go out into the world and learn about himself and all that jazz, but I'd ( Read more... )

YO YO YO Y'all ( Read more... )

Well...one week down (minus one day) at work and I have to say that I think I'm enjoying it! It's certainly going to be a challenging job with a lot of responsibilities, but I think I'm up to the challenge. I love the people I'm working with. On our first day of work, my co-workers Jen and Cat made a pact to work out almost every day after work ( Read more... )

So it's almost 3 a.m. and I'm still in the process of packing my stuff up in anticipation of moving to Slichter tomorrow ( Read more... )