March 13

I swear my future boyfriend and/or husband would have to be a bit crazy to be a part of my family. We have a sense of humor that is just...unexplainable and just as ridiculous. I appreciate the fact that now my mom says "That's what she said" jokes (as displayed above). There really should be a reality show on us.

March 12

More places downtown! You would think that since I am downtown every day, and I have lived here my whole life, there would be nothing else of excitement to me. Maybe it's the weather. Maybe it's the route I drove. Who knows, but something about this city still keeps me interested.

March 11

Paris. Paris. Paris. There is always a reminder of this city and country that stole my heart. Like this keychain I bought by Notre Dame. It just makes me so happy. I will be back soon :)

March 10

I thought this picture was neat, but even cooler once Wade said it was probably his favorite that I have taken. I went a different way to school today and am glad I did. I saw a lot of buildings that I normally don't look at or haven't seen. It's the little changes, I swear..

March 9

These pictures kind of show themselves. I love passing random color like this in the city where many buildings lack it. The weather this week has been so fantastic, I can feel such a change in my mood. Not just my mood, but everyone's! This is why I need to move so winter is not a problem anymore :)

March 8

Lately, I have been craving Greek food like crazy. I just want to load feta cheese on just about all of my meals. So, I have asked around for some good, authentic Greek restaurants. While I was driving down to the south side for un-related Greek errands, I saw this sign for "Gyros" thinking, awesome! Until I read underneath it where it says "BBQ, Ribs, Chicken." Really?

March 7

So, we have a squirrel problem. It's simple: we buy a bird feeder, squirrels eat all the bird food, we make a device to keep the squirrels off the bird feeder, we laugh at their attempts to get the food...until they find a way. Repeat. So, my stepdad bought this wood...thing, for lack of a better word, where you place a corn cob on one end, and when the squirrel gets on to get the corn, the piece spins round and round like crazy. It is HILARIOUS!! So I tried to capture the movement of this one unfortunate squirrel.

March 6

We didn't know where my cat had disappeared to, until we saw her sleeping on the window sill. She is such a pretty little kitty...

March 5

My cousin was coming in town from Chicago to look at Indiana University next year, since she is about to finish up high school. So, I stayed at my dads tonight. My stepmom and I were cooking dinner, and I thought how happy it made me to really take time to cook with fresh food-nothing frozen or pre-made. And, apparently there are free frozen drinks on Fridays at McDonalds, but they are so tiny! Yummy..

March 4

I ditched school today. Well, let me correct myself when I say that I went to my first class and took my midterm, but then realized that my other classes were not doing much, so I left. And my mom took off half of the day, so it was so great to spend time with her. In fact, I had NOTHING to do today. Do you know how often that happens?! So, we made tea, ate a little key lime pie, and I wrote letters to my friends overseas. It was such a perfect day.

March 3

Today is my moms birthday! Although I didn't get to see her much, it is still dedicated to her. I was driving behind this car going to school, and although I don't know this person, I appreciate the stickers. "I'm straight, but not narrow." The one about same or opposite gender marriage. I feel that this is one of the first controversies that I feel very strongly about. Seeing how I am only 22, I realize that I don't have the answers to everything. And usually when controversial subjects come up, I have my opinion, but I still like to understand the other side. But same-sex marriage, and gays and lesbians in general, is something that I feel strongly about (I am for them, if you didn't know). I won't get into it now, but this made me happy this morning. Also, on campus, we have the "Democracy Plaza" where students can write or draw anything they want. What a beautiful thing that people are so free to express their ideas openly.

March 2

I took a walk downtown by myself after class today. It's all about the balance-I feel that I get a lot of my energy from being around people, but I usually prefer to be by myself. I love having my own schedule, silence, and observing things I might miss if I was with someone else. I just love how I feel lately and how everything is going so perfectly. I hope it stays :)

March 1

Happy March 1st!!! Spring is finally peeking around the corner and I can feel a great shift in my mood. I am such a sun person, so it takes much extra effort in the winter to stay positive. (So, this blog should be getting easier too!). I met my trivia partner, Geoff, after work to get some yummy Bazbeaux. Geoff and I were the original trivia team a year and a half ago. I haven't been able to go this semester because I have too much going on, but I really miss it. It started out with just me and Geoff and turned into a weekly event with almost everyone I work with. It was great to have everyone come together over LEARNING! haha, by the end of this blog, you will realize how much I love my Ruth's family. So, Geoff is just one link of this family.

February 28

The last day of February!! Ashley found this picture of me and Christophe at his first visit to a Starbucks (ever!). I had forgotten this picture was taken, and it made my day. I miss having him living by me and the luxury of seeing him frequently. But I am also so thankful for his friendship. :)

February 27

Herb with his abnormally large pancake. My brother is hilarious. "Wait, let me at least move my hands!" I love Saturday mornings when we have a big breakfast and take about 2 hours just sitting and enjoying each other's company.