April 2012
2 posts
Day 85: Luck O' the Irish
Not really, but today is St. Patrick’s Day and I’m in New York visiting my wonderful fiancé.
Chuck took me to see the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which ended up being super long (we’re talkin’ over 5 hours, people). Luckily, we decided to leave after a few hours to get lunch and walk around the city.
FAO Schwarz was really cool.
I would love to live here some...
Day 82: Ballet
This semester, I decided to take Ballet 1 as an elective. Keep in mind, I haven’t danced since I was abou 8, so this could have been catastrophic.
Luckily, it wasn’t. Not only is ballet an awesome workout, but it’s super fun. It also helps that I’m not terrible at it.
Maybe I’ll take Ballet 2 next semester.
March 2012
3 posts
Day 76: Bow Ties
This semester, I’m enrolled in an awesome class called “Advanced Writing.” It’s taught by John Miller of the National Review
We submit essays to John and our classmates every Tuesday, revise each other’s work, and go over the revisions on Thursday.
Here’s a fun article I wrote for the class and ended up submitting to the Hillsdale Collegian. It’s...
Day 70: Hockeytown, USA
I LOVE hockey. My brother used to play, and my family goes to minor league games all the time. I’ve always always always wanted to see the Red Wings play in Detroit, but never actually had the chance.
This semester, the Student Activities Office at Hillsdale College sponsored a trip to The Joe— the tickets were only $20 and the seats weren’t bad.
Of course, I went.
But, going...
Day 55: Collegian Story
Check out our story in the Hillsdale Collegian!
http://www.hillsdalecollegian.com/2012/02/from-central-hall-to-apple-orchards/
February 2012
2 posts
Day 42: Genesis 2:18
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.”
Today was the last day of Chuck’s week-long visit. The CCA is over and he’s off to Naples, FL to photograph a FEE event.
I am definitely going to miss my helper.
Fortunately, I have so many wonderful friends in Hillsdale that the next year shouldn’t...
Days 37-40: CCA III
Last year, I was fortunate enough to land a job working for Dr. Tim Caspar in the CCA Office of Hillsdale College. The CCA (Center for Constructive Alternatives) is a lecture series put on by the college twice per semester. The topics range from Reagan to Science Fiction Films and the speakers are just as diverse. Through the CCA I have met both Peter Bogdanovich and Steve Forbes.
Most students...
January 2012
9 posts
Day 36: Not Primal
Chuck is in town, this week, to fulfill his final credit before becoming an official Hillsdale College graduate. We decided to spend the day in Ann Arbor and have lunch at Zingerman’s Deli to celebrate.
This is a #63: Abra’s Nutty Yard Bird Chicken salad (chunks of hand-cut Amish chicken, mayo, onion, celery) & sunflower sprouts on toasted pecan raisin bread
I have a headache...
Day 29: Smoothies
Since starting the Primal Diet, I have been in constant search of primal snacks that are easy (and cheap!) to make, filling, and tasty. These smoothies are the perfect solution. Just throw the following ingredients into a blender:
1 Banana Strawberries Pineapple Vanilla Yogurt
I make these all the time, now. Bon appetit!
Day 25: Henrik
Occasionally, I babysit Dr. Kiledal’s 5-year-old son, Henrik. Dr. Kiledal is a speech professor at Hillsdale College.
Today, we made Valentine’s Day placemats for each member of his family. Henrik had a lot of fun, and his mom was happy to see him practicing writing and cutting.
Each placemat has a family member’s name, paper hearts, and heart stamps. When he was finished...
Days 21-24: Recruitment!
Day 21 marked the first day of formal sorority recruitment for the Hillsdale College greek system. The first day is always open houses, when we dress in our matching pencil skirts, wine-colored sweaters, black pumps, pearls, and arrow pins. I remember how excited I was to watch the women of Pi Beta Phi stride out of the house, singing. I sincerely hope that this year’s potential new members...
Day 20: Back to Hillsdale
Today, I made the 2.5 hour journey back to Hillsdale, Michigan. It was wonderful to be home and see my family, but I’ve really missed my Pi Beta Phi sisters and all of my other wonderful friends at school.
I did’t tell any of my sisters that I was engaged, until tonight, because I wanted to tell them all in person. I am so glad that I waited because the experience was much more...
Day 13: Breakfast
About 6 months ago, Chuck decided to try out the Primal Diet. Not only has he lost weight, but he sleeps more soundly and has more energy throughout the day. Although I was super skeptical at first, Chuck benefited so much that I decided to give it a shot, too.
I have been primal since New Year’s Day (except for the other night, when I fell off the wagon and ate a half-bag of truffles). I,...
Day 7: Our first gift!
I found a wonderful surprise waiting for me when we got home from Georgia! My grandmother (Mimi) had sent us our very first gift.
Since my grandmother is an artist, she paints her own cards.
I can’t wait to use this in our home. :-)
Day 4: Amicalola Falls and Canton, GA
The day after Christmas, Chuck and I headed to Georgia with his parents to visit some family. On the second day, we all (Me, Chuck, Linda, Jr, Rhonda, Kevin, Lindsay, Wyatt, Mumaw, and Pupaw) visited Amicalola State park and climbed the 600 steps to the top of the falls. The view was beautiful in the middle of winter, so I can’t imagine what it must be like in the summertime.
Later that...
Day 1: Amherst, OH (Home, Sweet Home)
Chuck and I have been together for over 3 years, now. We went to high school together, accidentally ended up at the same college, and fell madly in love. Last month, he was hired on at The Foundation for Economic Education, so he decided to graduate early. We had been talking about getting married for a while, and I figured that an engagement ring would come soon. I just didn’t realize how...