When I initially started this blog, I hoped to post regularly and frequently, but judging by the fact that my last post was in March, I guess you could say I didn't quite hit my goal. While this past semester, or year actually, felt agonizingly long at times, it also was a huge whirlwind. My classes this year were tough for me, and I ended up working in a wonderful internship, although at times I worked more hours than I probably should have for my GPA's sake. I apologize to everyone for being hard to contact and being out of touch. In addition to my lack of time, my dorm room had horrid cell phone reception, but I digress. I am sorry for being a bad friend, sister, daughter, ect. However, now that things have finally calmed down, I'd like to take a minute and thank everyone who has supported my throughout my life. Most of my life the things I have done have been in preparation of going to college, and then once in college they have been done in an effort to find the ever elusive "good job". I can't even begin to name all the people who have supported me and influenced my life, but if you are reading this, you are one of them. There is a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote that says, "In my walks, every man I meet is superior in some way, and in that I learn from him." I fully believe this has been true in my life, and I am so grateful for all of you and the things you have taught me. I know I wouldn't be the person I am today without everything I've learned from each person who has touched my life.With that said, I have some updates to throw out there in case we haven't talked recently, or you aren't in touch with my mother (I know she spreads news). This past couple weeks has been a huge transition time for me, and still will be for a couple more weeks. First, I bought my first car from Kassie's (my roommate) dad. 2005 red pontiac vibe. I love it. Still needs a name though. Then, I made it through finals and they let me graduate. Nail biter. I also moved into my first townhome with some good friends, and will be moving to a new unit in the same complex at the end of July with a different group of friends. Finally, I officially accepted a full time job offer at Concordia as an undergraduate admission counselor. I love my co-workers, and I'll be working with the same group that I've been working with for the past year, so I'm very excited. I'll get to do a little bit of travel for this job, and meet many wonderful students and families, so I absolutely cannot wait. My training begins on June 2nd, and will go for 3 weeks, at which point I'll head back to Portland for about a week or so. Then I'll come back here and hit the ground running just in time for busy season.
This past weekend, graduation weekend, my family came out to see me. It was absolutely the most wonderful thing to see them, and show them where I live and work, and just what goes on out here. (John and Steve hate the roads and construction from what I gathered), but we all had a great time. We explored Port Washington, our hotel had a great view of Lake Michigan out the window, and we went on a few adventures. It was absolutely amazing. On Sunday, we had made a last minute decision to head down to Chicago and go to the Cubs-Brewers game so Dad could check out Wrigley Field. He loved it. We also explored Chicago a little bit and tried out some Chicago style pizza. Chicago is unreal, by the way. I will for sure be returning to Chicago to just check it out and explore. Also, the Sauer family and I toured Sprecher brewery, hit up the Jelly Belly factory, and investigated the Mars Cheese Castle. These were all wonderful adventures, not to mention the invaluable family time I got to spend with each of them. We did miss our missing family members, Malia, Chris, Tristan, Teddy, and Chelsea, of course. Speaking of which, today is Malia's birthday, so special shout out to that wonderful lady. Can't wait to see her and her family in a month! Anyway, just thought I'd throw out some updates and thank yous to everyone. Let me know if you'll be around Portland June 21-29th and would like to hang out. Just shoot me a text, I'm hoping to see lots of people then. Love you all, and hope all is well!
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