Anges Khan strikes again!

At this moment Agnes is desperately trying to get into the tubs of dog food.

I am pleased to say that she is failing at her task. Not that I don't want her to eat, but it's rather amusing  to watch her.

At this moment I am also procrastinating and am experiencing writers block. I am covering the opening of a new doughnut shop about a mile away from campus. The thing about the shop is that they have unusual doughnut flavors and will also deliver to on and off campus housing. The guys are really cool and it's obvious that doughnuts are their passion but I have no idea where to start. Bah!

Also, not much has been going on since I last wrote. All I do is school and for, but for real. Nursing students complain about how little a social life they have, but that's expected they are going to school to have people lives in their hands. Journalism is a whole other story. We are not expected to save peoples lives, only be slightly stalkerish but withing the First Amendment right to do so. But seriously, I'm on break and still working on a story. I hear things and think "Oh, I could tell that story!" or "Oooh maybe I should talk to someone about getting that published." It never turns off. NEVER. I hear sirens and am tempted to follow them to see what's going on. If someone interesting is at work I just want to pull out my recorder and record their story so everyone can hear it. It's time consuming. Jake thinks I am purposefully avoiding him when I just have so much to do.

Not only do I have to go and report but I am also my own film crew, editor, reporter, anchor and everything but publisher. I am always at school editing something or getting an interview. I am constantly listening to peoples conversations to hear if there might be a good story there. I'm starting to worry about how creepy I am becoming. I showed up at the doughnut shop out of the blue because the guy wouldn't call me back!

I guess the point I am trying to get across is that nursing students can say all they want about how much of a life they don't have but my major is practically consuming my every thought. I now even dream about it. But all of it has paid off because...

I HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED!!!!

It's only in the University paper, but the paper has been nominated for a pacemaker award. (http://www.studentpress.org/acp/contests.html#npm) <<< link to what the Pacemaker is.

http://websterjournal.com/2013/10/16/fly-takes-off-at-the-loretto-hilton/ <<< the link to MY ARTICLE!!!

I guess I have to go back to trying to write my next one.

So now I leave you with a picture of sleeping Riley.

Cat in a basket

Hello Hello!

Since we last spoke, aka I wrote and you read, only a few things have happened.

Do you remember how I wrote about a game on campus called Humans vs. Zombies? Well my story that I did on HVZ may get published in the Webster Journal!! I'm pretty stoked. It's not a for sure thing yet but it's a possibility, and even that is exciting.

I'm working on another project, similar to how I did HVZ, but this is for Webster Works. Webster Works Worldwide is a day where all of the Webster campuses cancel classes in hopes that faculty, students, and staff will go out and volunteer in the community. It's pretty cool. Not only do we get to miss class, but we get free food.

I observed a group at a retirement home. They threw an Oktoberfest party for the residents and we helped. It was great seeing the residents laugh and smile and dance a little in their wheel chairs. I'm glad I go to a University that does this.

Also I'm meeting with one of the local celebrities for an interview for one of my classes.

So basically my whole life is journalism. I'm not even mad. I now read things and think "Oh, that would be a great story!" It's kinda cool.

The only cool thing that happened is I found a cupcakary. But not just any cupcakes, MINI CUPCAKES. They were so cute! And you get three.

Aren't they just adorable?! They were also delicious!

Also I found a new favorite spot. It's a chocolate bar. Shocker huh? ;)

I wont tempt you with the descriptions of the moist cupcake and decadent crepe cake.

And now for pictures of the cat, the dog is too dark to photograph well.

Glowing Balloons.

It's been a while. I am sorry. My second job and school have taken over my life. But there is light at the end of the tunnel; I quit my hostess job. It came down to making money or doing homework. I chose college. Surprise surprise.

I honestly am so relieved to have my weeknight free. I can get so much homework and house work done!

So, I am still really loving school. My favorite part is that I'm actually challenged in what I do instead of coasting by. It sounds weird but I don't want to be one of the best in the class and I'm glad I'm not, because if I'm at the top where else can I go?

Also, my super exciting news for the post. In two years, when I graduate, I may have two degrees. One Bachelors and one Masters!!!! How awesome is that!? We have a dual degree program where this is a possibility. I'm hoping it's a reality I can look forward to.

My most recent project was Humans Vs. Zombies. Basically it was a week long fight for humanity. It was so much fun to cover! I got to follow people around, kinda like a stalker, and record everything they do. But I've decided next semester I'm playing. Full on battle for humanity with the other nerf warriors. This semester the humans lost and the zombies blew up the moon. It was comically sad the way in which they lost.

It's seriously a sport on campus. It's nice to be around a nerd culture that is accepted.

I have also found my spot on campus. It's a little cafe/bar down the street and it's cute and inexpensive and quirky. I love it. They also have a happy hour
 with $4 wines and $5 signature cocktails. It's so great.

Friday, when I quit my second job, Jake and I took Riley to the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Forest Park. It was SO COOL!!! I have never seen a hot air balloon up close and there were quite a few of them there.

Words can't describe how cool it was so I will just show you.

It was just so cool. Riley got lots of attention and got to roll around in mud so he was on cloud nine and fell asleep in the car on the way home.

I got my very own bowling ball and bag. The Neighbor is coaching me and says I will bowl a 150 in four weeks. I hope I can beat Jake. That would make the game more fun. 

Well since my whole life has been Journalism I don't have much else to talk about other than HVZ.

One last thing. We just bought bins for the dog and cat food. Agnes would frequently hop into the dog food bag for a midnight snack and she is now unhappy she can't get it. She has been trying all night to get into the bins. To make it even better the bins are clear so she can see the food. I think Jake did that purposefully.

And here's both kids playing with a box.

Until next time.

King of the log in kilts!

So it's been a week since I last posted, I'm pretty proud of myself for getting a new post in so soon!

Not much has been happening during the week. Just the typical solve world problems and debated over huge topics like welfare and sexism and taxes with my fellow prisoners...er I mean students. School really isn't that bad, I actually enjoy it. I met two other transfer students today and we have decided to start a super secret transfer student society.

Over the weekend Jake and I went to Minnesota to meet the Worleys for a Renaissance Festival. Jake wore a kilt...

For which he had to be bribed with copious amounts of alcohol...

Even before that we passed through Iowa. If you haven't been, don't. I swear it is the worst place to drive through. If you don't have to go to the bathroom and you pass a stop with a gas station you are screwed because they next one wont be for another 50 or so miles. The only think to look at in Iowa, besides the fields and fields of corn, are the fields and fields of windmills.

I now better understand Don Quijote. The things are slightly creepy rising out of corn fields like thin white giants. Not only that, they produce a low, steady, whir. Constantly.

After we got out of Iowa we both arrived in a state that we had never been. Minnesota. It looked like the rest of the Midwest. Bummer.

The Ren Fest was fun though! Mrs. Worley made Jake and Mr. Worley their costumes and her own. I used mine from previous years.

When we got there it was our most ardent desire to see the Mermaids. IT WAS AMAZING! My little girl inside me was squealing with delight as my adult on the outside could barely contain my excitement. I have always wanted to be a mermaid, and now I know I can. At least for a few months in the summer.

Isn't she gorgeous? I'm jealous of her job. There were three of them, and for some reason my phone has decided this was the only one I can load here. But they just played in the water and splashed each other and the other actors, which fittingly enough were pirates.

Just a little side not here, the temperature was 98 degrees with a heat index of somewhere around 105. If you have never worn medieval clothing it's HOT with many layers and usually not made of the most breathable material. I did not envy those pirates in their long coats and leather boots. I did however envy the mermaids in their pools of cold water.

Mrs. Worley and I got matching hena designs on our hands.

And the boys played king of the log.

Jake had quite the fandom with a group of middle aged Asian ladies shouting "Go Purple" as the two of them fought. Unfortunately that did nothing to help his balance. He lost all three times. You bet he will go for a rematch next year though.

Since the day was so hot Mrs. Worley and I decided that less clothing was a must and promptly headed to the gypsy clothing building and bough nice, light, flowy, and silk outfits. We both dropped about 20 degrees once in them. It was a good investment.

Alas, the day was too hot and we were all exhausted and dirty. After a quick shower and rest we, well Mrs. Worley and I, wanted to check out the Mall of America. The boys, not content to stay in the hotel room, mumbled their protests and came along any way.

The MoM was pretty cool, large, but not super exciting. I was expecting new shops I have never heard of with TONS of diversity and things I couldn't buy anywhere else. I was wrong. Many of the big hitting stores, like Victoria Secret, had two locations within the mall.

The coolest thing was the amusement park in the middle of the mall. That was pretty neat. It had full on roller coasters.

My phone died at this point so that's all I have of the MoM.

Mr. Worley was on call the next morning in South Dakota so they drove home once we got back from the MoM. Mrs. Worley text me when they got home at 6am. He didn't get called in so they both got to sleep the day away.

Jake and I however came home straight to the bowling league. I bowled a 94,93, 107. Which is pretty good for me.

Today was back to the grind. It's Moni's birthday, she partied all weekend while we were gone and we are going out to dinner this weekend to celebrate.

Well that's it for now!

Oh wait, I finally got a picture of the statue I love on campus so much.

The lighting washes her out, she looks best at dusk. Maybe I'll try taking a picture then on Thursday.