Sunday, April 26, 2009

RIOTS

http://kstp.com/news/stories/S899192.shtml?cat=1

This weekend was Spring Jam, which is spring's version of Homecoming. There were riots. WOAHHHHHH who thought the U could get this crazy!?! Watch this news clip- police showed up and tear gassed people, shot rubber bullets, etc. I wasn't there, no need to worry!! I was at a bar nearby, thankfully :) Well, actually I was sleeping by the time this all happened. crazy people! 

Props to the Olden Days



This morning I made Oatmeal Raisin cookies for a potluck we had this afternoon for my Community Organizing class. WHEW. I unfortunately do not own a mixer- so instead use the hand crank mixer that belonged to Grandma Barnes. OH MY GOSH that is a workout. We are talking the hand crank style mixer. See photo below for a rough estimation... Bless those people who didn't have electricity or appliances, it is tough work cranking that thing through cookie dough. They turned out delicious, and I think all the credit goes to the mixer. Oh my. I can only hope someday I will own a mixer. Life would be good. 


Tuesday, April 21, 2009

busy. life.

AHHH Life has been busy. I apologize if I've been MIA recently. Quick updates- I'll blog about something more soon, I promise. 

-Nikki (my roommate) is engaged! I am her maid-of-honor, which is super exciting. On Saturday she bought her wedding dress, and we ordered bridesmaid dresses. They are black, tea length, and very pretty. CONGRATS NIKKI AND DAN!!!!

-Emily was accepted to the Occupational Therapy program at U of M! CONGRATS EM!! That is so exciting!!!

-Today was Student Day at the Capitol- an event sponsored by the Minnesota Immigrant Freedom Network where I volunteer. I organized the college fair, and it went really well. Here's an article about the event: 
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=636983&catid=14

-I take my last college final 22 days from now. I will officially graduate on May 17th. 

-I am moving out of my apartment on May 18th. Holy cow. 

-I am packing up the car and leaving for Texas in less than 6 weeks. Holy cow. 

-I am moving to Texas. HOLY COW. 

WOW life is crazy. Going to bed now.