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.

The Cave of Wonders

Happy Labor Day!!

Believe it or not this is my VERY FIRST Labor Day off since I've started working. I always manage to have school off but never work. And today I do!! So what did I do with my off time? Wait and see :).

So last week both class and my second job started. So far I LOVE Webster. The campus is gorgeous and the teachers actually give a crap about the students. It's like a whole new world! My first class the professors suggested that we all have lunch together the next day in order to get to know each other better. Even though I missed the lunch just the thought that since we were a class full of transfer students and we didn't know anyone on campus and the profs wanted to help us feel less lonely was nice. So far here are a few of the prettiest spots I have found.

There is also a sculpture I love but have yet to take a picture of it.

The second job is pretty easy but the people aren't super friendly. I'm used to going into a new job and getting introduced to people and having others introduce themselves to me. So far, out of four days only three people have introduced themselves. It's weird. But the job is pretty mindless and the pay is not tip based so it's a bit more predictable.

Since last week I have worked 63 hours, so after work yesterday I didn't want to do much. Unfortunately big girl life called and I have to finish grocery shopping. ONLY THEN could I sit and watch The Fellowship of the Ring. I geeked out a little.

Riley and Agnes are best friends now. They play all day and bother us all night.

A few days ago Riley got sick and we knew because he wasn't chasing Agnes around. We took him to the vet because he hadn't had anything to drink all day and was vomiting. My poor puppy. He is better now, still a little tired, but back to bothering the cat.

So today, on my ONE and ONLY day off I watched a Labor Day parade. It was just a whole bunch of Union Workers walking and throwing candy and then the striking McDonald's workers. Which I thought was kind of a joke, but they have that right here in the U.S. There were also a lot of trucks and stuff from American companies.

 So that was the parade. And then we went to check out the Greek Festival, which I heard was awesome. It wasn't. There was nothing but long lines for food and beer. BORING. So we came home and decided to go to the City Museum.

IT WAS AWESOME!!! There was a place where you could crawl through everywhere. There were little holes and nooks and crannies around every turn. It was a cave and a tree house and something in between. Then we went down the 10 STORY SLIDE!! It made me dizzy but it was soo cool!!
There was basically no where off limits and nothing you couldn't touch. Instead of describing how cool the museum is I will just show you pictures. There were some points when I was just having too much fun to snap a shot, so sorry.

It. Was. Awesome. I can't wait to go back!

I am now going to take a nap in order to fully enjoy a day off.