Monday, September 28, 2009
Mount Major
A few weekends ago my roomate, Chelsea and I along with a few friends drove up North to hike Mount Major. The summit showcases a gorgeous view of Lake Winnipesaukee; New Hampshire's largest lake. I was a little slow getting to the top, but once I got there, it was so worth it!
House Pictures I promised
I am finally putting pictures up of my house!! Enjoy!
My back and side yard. My roomate Chelsey just bought a patio set. That's a picture of her and her friend Mike.
My bathroom
My sunny bedroom with my new bed!
I am not sure why I don't have pictures of my kitchen and living room on my computer. I will add those once I find them!
My back and side yard. My roomate Chelsey just bought a patio set. That's a picture of her and her friend Mike.
My bathroom
My sunny bedroom with my new bed!
I am not sure why I don't have pictures of my kitchen and living room on my computer. I will add those once I find them!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
So Much to Tell
Wow! Once again, time has escaped me and it's 2 months since I last blogged! Well, there has been a big change in my life. No, I am not getting married, 'nor have I had a baby. I moved!! I am now living in Exeter, New Hampshire! It is wonderful and I love it. So, now, the details, although, I will try to be brief.
In early June, I began applying for admissions positions all over. As I think I might have previously mentioned, rumors were flying around Northland that there would be massive layoffs, so I thought it's better to be safe than sorry and started sending out apps. Well, about 6 weeks later, I got a call from the University of New Hampshire for a phone interview. I was super excited and as soon as I got off the phone I begin checking out the college more and it's location. The phone interview was tough, but I made it to the on campus interview portion. I was called on a Tuesday afternoon about the interview. So, Wednesday after work, I drove the 4 hours to the Minneapolis airport to fly out the next morning. I got to Durham, NH at 9 that night and interviewed the next morning. The interview was really intense and lasted almost 4 hours. I somehow felt really at peace though and was more excited than nervous. After the interview, I checked out the area and loved it!! I knew I wanted this position. After 2 weeks of not hearing, I had assumed, I hadn't gotten the job. Well, lo and behold, I was offered the position of Diversity Admissions counselor! I accepted and last week drove with my wonderful parents on the 23 hour drive through Canada to get here! We drove through the Green Mountains of Vermont, which are amazing!!! We arrived on a Friday night, where I was able to see the house I am living in for the first time! I was blessed to have found a place before moving here. The girl who interviewed me, is also an admissions counselor and was looking for a roomate. The house is awesome!! We moved all my stuff in that night. Sat. we bought some things for the house and unpacked. That night I drove my parents up the shore of Maine where we got to see the waves crashing against the coastline in the aftermath of a hurricane. It was really cool. We had a wonderful lobster dinner that night too right near a lighthouse and continued to watch the waves! Sunday I took my parents to campus, where they bought their UNH gear. It was really cute to see how excited they were for me! My mom even asked, "do you think we should get the dogs UNH dog dishes?" haha. Then I drove then along the beach to see all the ritzy houses. That night we went into Portsmouth, which is the happenin' town nearby. It was awesome. My parents left Monday morning after I left for work. It was so wonderful to have them there! I cannot imagine doing all of that alone! They are angels!
Last Monday I started work and I love it! It will definitely push me a lot and I know challenges will arise, but I also know that God put me in this position for a reason and I am excited to see how he uses me here! My co-workers are great and super helpful. One night after work last week, we all went out for appetizers afterwards. It was so nice! This past weekend, Chelsea, my roomate, and I had people over for a backyard fire. We made nachos and smores and my friend Eric, who is a co-worker brought his guitar. It was so much fun! Saturday we did some shopping and Sunday I went down to the beach to watch all the surfers and sea-kayakers. It was so cool! Monday, a group of us went and hiked Mount Major which overlooks NH's biggest lake. It was gorgeous! I know I can definitely get used to all of this!!
Okay, so that was the short version and I have lots more to say. But I am off for now. I will post pics very soon!!
In early June, I began applying for admissions positions all over. As I think I might have previously mentioned, rumors were flying around Northland that there would be massive layoffs, so I thought it's better to be safe than sorry and started sending out apps. Well, about 6 weeks later, I got a call from the University of New Hampshire for a phone interview. I was super excited and as soon as I got off the phone I begin checking out the college more and it's location. The phone interview was tough, but I made it to the on campus interview portion. I was called on a Tuesday afternoon about the interview. So, Wednesday after work, I drove the 4 hours to the Minneapolis airport to fly out the next morning. I got to Durham, NH at 9 that night and interviewed the next morning. The interview was really intense and lasted almost 4 hours. I somehow felt really at peace though and was more excited than nervous. After the interview, I checked out the area and loved it!! I knew I wanted this position. After 2 weeks of not hearing, I had assumed, I hadn't gotten the job. Well, lo and behold, I was offered the position of Diversity Admissions counselor! I accepted and last week drove with my wonderful parents on the 23 hour drive through Canada to get here! We drove through the Green Mountains of Vermont, which are amazing!!! We arrived on a Friday night, where I was able to see the house I am living in for the first time! I was blessed to have found a place before moving here. The girl who interviewed me, is also an admissions counselor and was looking for a roomate. The house is awesome!! We moved all my stuff in that night. Sat. we bought some things for the house and unpacked. That night I drove my parents up the shore of Maine where we got to see the waves crashing against the coastline in the aftermath of a hurricane. It was really cool. We had a wonderful lobster dinner that night too right near a lighthouse and continued to watch the waves! Sunday I took my parents to campus, where they bought their UNH gear. It was really cute to see how excited they were for me! My mom even asked, "do you think we should get the dogs UNH dog dishes?" haha. Then I drove then along the beach to see all the ritzy houses. That night we went into Portsmouth, which is the happenin' town nearby. It was awesome. My parents left Monday morning after I left for work. It was so wonderful to have them there! I cannot imagine doing all of that alone! They are angels!
Last Monday I started work and I love it! It will definitely push me a lot and I know challenges will arise, but I also know that God put me in this position for a reason and I am excited to see how he uses me here! My co-workers are great and super helpful. One night after work last week, we all went out for appetizers afterwards. It was so nice! This past weekend, Chelsea, my roomate, and I had people over for a backyard fire. We made nachos and smores and my friend Eric, who is a co-worker brought his guitar. It was so much fun! Saturday we did some shopping and Sunday I went down to the beach to watch all the surfers and sea-kayakers. It was so cool! Monday, a group of us went and hiked Mount Major which overlooks NH's biggest lake. It was gorgeous! I know I can definitely get used to all of this!!
Okay, so that was the short version and I have lots more to say. But I am off for now. I will post pics very soon!!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I'm a Quarter of a Century Old!
Yesterday I turned the big 2-5! It was the best birthday ever! I met mom and dad in Crystal Falls, MI for breakfast at a little cafe. We then all drove together to Wallace, MI to the DeYoung Family Zoo. It was more like an animal educational rescue center than a zoo. This guy just started making a zoo in his backyard in the middle of nowhere U.P.! It was so awesome. They take animals that other zoos can't take anymore and give them homes here. When we got there, we got to watch the "Big Cat Feeding". It was cool to watch the zoo keeper chuck huge chickens over the fence and watch the lions and tigets jump in the air to catch them. This zoo has the biggest Wild Cat exhibit in the midwest. There is even a dad tiger who is helping to raise his cubs, which is the first time to ever happen in the world!! Animanl Planet is coming to film it soon! After the cat feeding mom and I got to go into the fawn pen with all the orphan fawns. They were so cute! One sucked on our fingers! Then we went to the Baby Animal Show. Mom and I got to hold baby bobcats, cougars, and a joey (baby kangaroo). We also got to see a baby grizzly wrestle with the zoo keeper and pet a coyote pup. It was amazing!! We ended the day with a picnic of grilled chicken, potatoe salad, and strawberry shortcake! What a wonderful birthday!!
4th of July Weekend in Duluth, MN
Megs and I spent all day Saturday and Sunday laying on the beach. It was wonderful!! It was so relaxing and felt like summer! I jumped in Lake Superior quite a few times. The weather has been pretty chilly this summer, so the lake hasn't warmed up at all (not that it ever gets warm), but it still felt good to cool off quick. Sat. night we went down to Canal Park and watch the fireworks by one of the tall ships in the harbor. Afterwards we went to "Grandma's", which is a popular place to dance. It was so much fun!!! I love dancing!! Megan and I danced until the place closed. It was a perfect weekend!
I took Wed, Thurs, and Fri, of last week off for the 4th of July. Wednesday night I drove to Duluth to meet up with my friend Megan. She is leaving to head off to grad school in Denver next month, so this was our last big bang girls weekend before she leaves. We then drove up to her family's cabin on the North Shore of Minnesota, near Tofte. We got in really late on Wednesday night. Thursday morning I woke up and was able to see the view for the first time. It was gorgeous!! The cabin overlooks a little cove on Lake Superior with wild lupine growing all over. It was breathtaking! I am so often amazed by how blessed I am to live in such a gorgeous place and to have the opportunities to see the things I do! Thursday we relaxed at the cabin and wondered around to some of the other beaches. We even saw a little fawn on the way. Friday morning we got up to a gorgeous day and headed to Duluth for the rest of the weekend.
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