Wednesday, September 29, 2010

What Happens Next

It is getting to be that time of year again. The time of year that I stress over things that don't particularly matter...but still manage to play a big part of my life. What is that? You are right, Major League Baseball. But specifically, the Braves.

From May to the beginning of September the Braves were first place in the National League East Division. I was actually very surprised that they had done so well. I kept telling Morgan that they should be "crapping out" soon. And I was right. The Phillies have won the NL East. But the Braves are currently in first place for the National League Wild Card race.

I am hoping that they can hold it. They have only three games left. All against the Phillies. Could be a very crucial time in baseball.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

So Much Beauty In Dirt

As far back as I can remember my family has always taken a Labor Day trip. And we go to the same spot every time. Lower Bowns Reservoir. You may say that is boring to take the same trip year after year...but you would be very wrong to say that. For the beauty and the wonder of that area is unsurpassed. Without exaggeration it is one of my favorite places on Earth. I love it. This year, I will not be going.

Everyday I am with Morgan I am reminded of more reasons why I love her. We both LOVE to travel. Taking random trips to places neither of us have been to is excited. I love it!

A few days ago Morgan and I decided to take advantage of my paid vacation, and go exploring in Northern Minnesota. We found a spot that looked good. And we left.

A beautiful four hours north of us lies a town called, Duluth. It is built right on the shoreline of Lake Superior. Here is a map! It is quite possibly one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The water is dark blue. Deep and entrancing. We fell in love immediately.

We ventured further along the coast. Making stops at Gooseberry Falls, and Split Rock Lighthouse. Hiking and taking pictures along the way.

I have always wanted a woman who is not afraid to go camping for days. I mean, real camping. You know, tent in the middle of the wilderness. Eating food cooked off a small camp grill. Fishing. Hunting. Hiking. Exploring. I am so lucky to have Morgan in my life!

After an amazing camping trip, we headed to Minneapolis and a Twins game. It was an amazing weekend. I need another.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The Great Disappointment

So...SUU officially started over 2 weeks ago. For those who are familiar with the college way-of-life, you prolly know how important grants/student loans are in the life of a college student. I for one, know they are very important to me. Especially now.

Back in July I logged into my SUU Student Profile to set up a Direct Deposit for my student loan monies to go into. Knowing full well that I would not be in the Cedar City area during the time of the disbursement of the checks. This was not a complicated process at all. I soon received an email from SUU notifying me that I had done it all correctly.

About the 15th of this month I received a notice from the good people who run fafsa telling me that my money would be available after August 19th. I was very happy. And in desperate need of the money. So I wrote an email to SUU, just to make sure that I would indeed be receiving the money around that date, and that it would be deposited into my account. I was assured it would be, and I rejoiced.

The next thing I knew it was August 24th, and I still had not received my money. So because I am smart, I called SUU. I was told that I had a check sitting there, and they were wondering when I would be able to come by and pick it up. A little frustrated, I told the chick that I am living in Minnesota, and would not be able to swing by campus and grab it. I asked her if the controllers office would be able to send it off to me that day. I was told that they would make sure of it. I verified my Mankato address with her four times (I kid you not), said 'thank-you", and hung up the phone.

That Friday after checking my mail, and noting another day of no check, I called SUU to follow-up with them about mailing my check on Tuesday. I was told that the check was still sitting there, and they would be sending it off soon. More frustrated, I told them that I needed it, and please send it today! Again, they said they would.

The next week rolled around. I had the feeling to call again. So I did. I was told that they mailed the check off to my parents address in Utah. I decided at that point to keep my cool, and not tell the girl that I thought she was a brainless twit. So I then called my parents and told them to keep a lookout for the check.

Days passed, no check at my house or my parents. So out of pure frustration I sent an email to the managers of the Controllers Office at SUU. I told them how upset I was, and basically said that a kindergarten student could run the office better than they have been.

The next day I received my check through over-night FedEx. The system works.