Interlewd

It's been a while since I last blogged. I would apologize, but then at the same time, I don't really have anything to blog about.

Things have been pretty much the same for me lately. I wake up, go to work. Maybe see Morgan. Do some homework. Go to the gym. And go to bed. Just to wake up and do the same thing all over again. Don't get me wrong, I am very happy with the consistency that life has been throwing my way lately. I am very glad to be working. And school is coming along. I am still behind on some classes, but I think that I am catching up at a good pace.

Life is good right now. I am happy.

The Party Song

Today was a fun day. It was a very busy day. But a wonderful day.

Morgan and I woke up this morning, bright and early. We began our day spray painting serving trays. Then committing highway-robbery at a thrift store. Then decorating. Then baking. Then arranging.

Then partying.

We celebrated Morgan's 26th birthday today. It was a lot of fun. Morgan has been working on her "Alice in Wonderland" dress for quite some time now. And I must say, she has done an amazing job. I am very impressed. I dressed up as Hamish. Alice's beau of some sorts. It was a last minute costume, but worked alright. A few other people dressed up as well, and that made it super fun.

It was prolly the best party that I have been to in a long time. We made all sorts of themed treats, and drinks. Morgan has posted pictures from the party, here! I would highly encourage you to view them.

Next we are gonna throw a Harry Potter party in honor of the new movie. I think I am gonna dress up as Hagrid. What do you think?

This Side Of Brightness

Happy Birthday Morgan!

Happy Birthday Derek!

U, U, D, D, L, R, L, R, A, B, Select, Start

About two years ago I basically stopped going to the gym. A lot of that had to do with my shoulder surgery, and my inability to work-out...and a lot of that had to do with me being a little lazy. Honestly.

Today I got a new gym membership. With the same company that I had in Utah. I am desperately in need of it too. I have prolly gained about 45 + pounds within the past two years. It would be good for me to go anyways. I love to workout. I love to run, and lift. It is relaxing for me. And I have noticed that when I have to pay for a membership to a gym, that I do go more often. So I am hoping the past will still prove that theory.

I have set a goal to go four days a week to start. It really shouldn't be that hard of a thing either considering I ride my scooter past the gym everyday to work. I will just need to pack clothes and workout. I need to do this. I do.

Give It All

Yay! They did it!

The Atlanta Braves are back in the playoffs! This is the first time that they have made the playoffs since 2005. IT'S ABOUT TIME!

This Thursday, October 7th (Morgan's birthday and Derek's birthday) the Braves will be playing the San Francisco Giants. My brother Seth and I won't be friends for a while. I am predicting my team will beat his team in 5 games.

You can follow it here!

Autumn Beds

So Morgan and I decided to take a drive today. A drive with a purpose...to pick apples!

Last night I searched online to find a place that we could go and pick apples. I found a place called Minnesota Harvest. After we woke up and ate some Crunchy OH's cereal, we took off.

I am learning that I don't particulary love the Minnesota roads. We took the main highway outta Mankato, only to find that it was again closed at St Peter. So detour we went. And of course our half-hour drive turned into a 1 1/2 drive. But we finally got there!

It was a lot of fun! We first went to an apple tasting center. I've never eaten so many apples before in my life. But there were some amazingly tasty apples. Then we got our bag, and took off down the path to pick our own apples.

Our 15 pound bag, turned into a 25 pound bag. We have so many apples! I am excited! It was a lot of fun. Here are some pictures!

Morgan also blogged about it too. Here!

Gotta Get Away

Today is a good day. Today I moved out of my first apartment in Mankato, and into a much better one. I am so happy to be outta there too! So happy.

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.

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.

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.