St. Louis!

..orrrr Belleville, Illinois. Ha.

This weekend I am heading down with my best friend from back home to Belleville, Ill to visit his sister. Belleville is 20 minutes from St. Louis, so I am considering it the St. Louis area! We are leaving in like two hours and its a 5 hour drive! Hopefully I get a comfy seat in the car. I have been close friends with this enitre family for about 8 years and havent seen his sister in a while, so were making the trip! Im pretty excited. Thanksgiving is also right around the corner and I cannot wait for that.

Sorry, this is going to be a short one. Enjoy your weekends!

-AK.

Friday!

Well, it is finally Friday. This week has gone by sooo slow, and I am hoping this day doesnt go slow, because I am ready for the weekend. After fall break each year, I get super stressed and busy with projects, homework, work, my practicum, working out. Its been incredibly tough to try to find time to just relax. I dont have much plans for this weekend, but I am looking forward to being able to relax. My girlfriend and I are going home Saturday because my brother and sister-in-law are in town. Its tough having a sibling live 4.5 hours away, and not being able to see him very much. My parents, my brother Andy, my sister-in-law Lisa, my sister Lindsey, my girlfriend Beth, and my aunt and uncle are getting dinner Saturday night at a nice restaurant in West Bend. Im excited, because I havent been home since fall break, which seems further in the past than it actually really is.

The month of November brings a time a greatness for me-- NO SHAVE NOVEMBER! Its basically as self explanitory as it seems. You do not shave for the entire month of November. My beard is getting pretty thick already, and its only been 11 days. Itll be interesting to see what I look like at the end of November!

Have a good weekend everyone!

AK

Halloween!

Halloween around Ripon is definitely one great time. Everyone is dressed up in costume and playing their part. Last year, I went to Madison to get that Halloween experience, but found I prefer to be in Ripon with the people I know best. I really didnt have much for costume ideas until my roommate informed me of an old Bull costume he had up in his room. After trying it on, and getting numerous laughs, I decided I would sport that baby! There is nothing better than a funny costume, for free!

My girlfriend Beth and I

Much of the night was spent laughing at peoples costumes and having a good time being with close friends. The following day, I didnt do much but lay around and watch football.

This week has been sort of stressful, so Im thankful for the weekend. I had a few papers to finish, and had to sort my classes out and pick them for next semester. Its pretty weird to think that its my last undergrad semester!!

Ready for the weekend. Enjoy!

-AK