So I’m taking a study break today to enjoy my 22ND BIRTHDAY! No finals today, which is great! I’ve had 3 so far, 2 were alright….1 was AWFUL. And I only know my grade from one of the ok ones Hoping for some good-news-grades since today IS my special day I’ve got lots of great … Continue reading »
Erik Larson
A few weeks ago, when I was working at the President’s Home, we were working on the event list and I saw that Erik Larson was coming to the house May 2nd. I knew he was an author and the name sounded familiar…but it took me a while to realize why….and then I got excited!! … Continue reading »
Drake Relays!
As usual, this year the main event at the Drake Relays for me was concessions. We did it for LKS to raise money for our chapter, and I think we really did make a lot! It’s always a little gross in the concessions stands and amazing that people spend so much money on this food … Continue reading »
A Beautiful Home :)
This is a beautiful shot of downtown Des Moines. It may not be big, but it IS beautiful! I have definitely grown to appreciate this city more the older I get. This picture just makes it even better How could you NOT want to live here?? I walked a 5K for Race for the Cure … Continue reading »
Chad Stephens
This is amazing! http://timesdelphic.com/2012/04/23/we-are-chad-stephens-2 Chad Stephens ran for Diversity Senator in Student Senate elections this year. He had posters saying things like “Live every week like it’s shark week” and “‘you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take’–Eminem”…really silly posters, but also some with some decent messages about accepting diversity. I saw all the … Continue reading »
old school baseball
Today I went down to the ballpark with some of my LKS sisters to watch the cubbies play the memphis redbirds. One of the girls is from St. Louis, so by default a HUGE Cards fan…and Memphis is their feeder team. I’m not much into MLB, but I do enjoy a good cubs game now … Continue reading »
love this article
http://www.drake.edu/magazine/?p=5097 some really cool relays memories!! love the ones that involve SNOW on relays…pretty sure that won’t happen this year *knock on wood*
coming up for air
Well it has been an especially hectic few weeks, with starting a new job, planning a race, countless tests and quizzes, and everything else life entails Fun…crazy…and exhausting! Here’s a life update! I am LOVING my new job. Working in a hospital pharmacy is SO different from a retail pharmacy. There is actual DOWN TIME! … Continue reading »
Hope waLKS
Today was the big day!! I went to Water Works Park at 7:30 to get everything set up, thankfully didn’t forget anything!! The weather wasn’t great, a little damp and misty, but I’m so thankful there was no rain!! The biggest downside was the parking…we had to park people in a field and it was … Continue reading »
Relay for Life
Woo…what a crazy week!! LAST Friday I attended Relay for Life here at Drake, and it was a really great time! I wanted to blog about it, but haven’t had a chance in the chaos, so here it is finally. Relay for Life was put on by Colleges against Cancer, with the support of the … Continue reading »
