Its been a while since I've posted last on here. I've been extremely busy, and a little bit stressed out.
After some warm weather, we got doused with about six more inches of snow... making baseball games pretty tough to play.
But that has melted since, and today is a beautiful day out. Senior year is winding down just a little bit too fast for me. I have a bunch of stuff to do, and I want these last few weeks to go a little bit slower.
Summer is right around the corner though, and I am looking forward to that. It will be nice to be home for the summer, and have some home cooking and free laundry!
Hopefully baseball will end up good for us. We have decent handful of games left to play, so I will keep you guys posted.
Until then!
AK
Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
April Showers/Allergies/Cold better bring some warm weather!
Well, April is off and running. This year has flown by incredibly fast. The school year is starting to wind down, meaning a lot of big projects, exams, and homework. Which is no fun at all.
I've been getting a ton of information about Grad School lately from Western Illinois University, one of the two schools I applied to (still havent heard back from the other). It's a bit overwhelming right now due to all the schoolwork, and it really hasnt hit me yet that my undergraduate years are about to be over.
Baseball has been going better for us lately, as we have won 3 of our last 4. We play four more games this weekend, so I will be pretty busy for a while.
Anyways, sorry this is short, I hope everyone has a good weekend!
AK
I've been getting a ton of information about Grad School lately from Western Illinois University, one of the two schools I applied to (still havent heard back from the other). It's a bit overwhelming right now due to all the schoolwork, and it really hasnt hit me yet that my undergraduate years are about to be over.
Baseball has been going better for us lately, as we have won 3 of our last 4. We play four more games this weekend, so I will be pretty busy for a while.
Anyways, sorry this is short, I hope everyone has a good weekend!
AK
Friday, March 25, 2011
Been too long!
Ahhh.... I know I haven't updated this bad boy in quite some time. I definitely forgot to do so the few days leading up to spring break.
But.... We. Are. Back. and right back to homework, class, studying, work, all of the above. Florida weather was amazing, so it was a little depressing coming back to Wisconsin.. only to get more snow!! Our baseball week didnt go as well as planned. We played alright, and were in every game we lost, but we couldn't string together clutch hits. We will get it together up here! Here is another top ten list!
Top ten things about my last spring break as an undergraduate student! (Florida baby!!)
10. We got to see some alligators! And not in some alligator park, but about ten of them in the lake about 100 yards from our hotel!
9. We got to play baseball outside! Finally!
8. We got to visit our favorite places outside of Wisconsin..
-the Winghouse (Place to eat comparable to Buffalo Wild Wings, but better).
- Busch Gardens
7. Another great place... the Beach!!! Can't go wrong there!
6. We got to watch some Division 1 baseball games down there as well. It is always fun to watch kids play that are really crazy good!
5. A week in a hotel? Why not. I actually love staying in hotels, except that my room usually is pretty messy by the end of the week!
4. We got off of school, and out of Wisconsin for a bit!
3. Did I mention the beach?
2. Its Florida!!
1. The weather! We could not have had a more perfect week of weather. No rain. Partly cloud only one day, otherwise it was complete sunshine. Mid 80's all week. Got me a nice tan!!
Until next time :)
AK
But.... We. Are. Back. and right back to homework, class, studying, work, all of the above. Florida weather was amazing, so it was a little depressing coming back to Wisconsin.. only to get more snow!! Our baseball week didnt go as well as planned. We played alright, and were in every game we lost, but we couldn't string together clutch hits. We will get it together up here! Here is another top ten list!
Top ten things about my last spring break as an undergraduate student! (Florida baby!!)
10. We got to see some alligators! And not in some alligator park, but about ten of them in the lake about 100 yards from our hotel!
9. We got to play baseball outside! Finally!
8. We got to visit our favorite places outside of Wisconsin..
-the Winghouse (Place to eat comparable to Buffalo Wild Wings, but better).
- Busch Gardens
7. Another great place... the Beach!!! Can't go wrong there!
6. We got to watch some Division 1 baseball games down there as well. It is always fun to watch kids play that are really crazy good!
5. A week in a hotel? Why not. I actually love staying in hotels, except that my room usually is pretty messy by the end of the week!
4. We got off of school, and out of Wisconsin for a bit!
3. Did I mention the beach?
2. Its Florida!!
1. The weather! We could not have had a more perfect week of weather. No rain. Partly cloud only one day, otherwise it was complete sunshine. Mid 80's all week. Got me a nice tan!!
Until next time :)
AK
Friday, March 4, 2011
ONE WEEK AWAY!
Well, Spring Break is officially one week away, and I couldn't be more exicted. Our baseball team is heading down to Lakeland, Florida for our week long baseball trip, and we leave next week Friday! I'm going to drop you guys a top ten list!
Top Ten Things about Spring Break:
10. If you are staying home, you get to spend some quality time with your family and friends from back home.
9. NO SCHOOL FOR A WEEK! I think that about sums it up!
8. Being able to relax and not have to worry about homework, class, work, drama!
7. Since we go down to Florida for baseball, we get some NICE WEATHER!
6. It means graduation is that much closer!
5. Because graduation is that much closer, that means summer is coming up as well!
4. Because Spring is right around the corner in Wisconsin, and I love spring weather here. It's so refreshing.
3. We finally get to play some baseball games!
2. I get to go home tomorrow night to get some things for our trip, meaning I will get a nice meal from the fam and get to see a bunch of people I havent seen in a while.
1. BECAUSE ITS SPRING BREAK! And this is one of best times of the school year :)
That's all for now... a week from now, I will be boarding a plane! Cannot wait!
Enjoy.
AK.
Top Ten Things about Spring Break:
10. If you are staying home, you get to spend some quality time with your family and friends from back home.
9. NO SCHOOL FOR A WEEK! I think that about sums it up!
8. Being able to relax and not have to worry about homework, class, work, drama!
7. Since we go down to Florida for baseball, we get some NICE WEATHER!
6. It means graduation is that much closer!
5. Because graduation is that much closer, that means summer is coming up as well!
4. Because Spring is right around the corner in Wisconsin, and I love spring weather here. It's so refreshing.
3. We finally get to play some baseball games!
2. I get to go home tomorrow night to get some things for our trip, meaning I will get a nice meal from the fam and get to see a bunch of people I havent seen in a while.
1. BECAUSE ITS SPRING BREAK! And this is one of best times of the school year :)
That's all for now... a week from now, I will be boarding a plane! Cannot wait!
Enjoy.
AK.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Ripon Random Ten
So, I havent updated in a while, and I apologize to any readers for that!! I have been super busy and have made it a priority to update the blog, but haven't gotten around to it. For today, I decided I am going to write a list of ten random and spontaneous things I like about Ripon! And here.. we.. go..
10. Amanda Prouty. Little did I know that working with such a fun girl could make working in the Admission Office such a wild and fun hour or two out of my day. (Yes, I was talked into writing this!)
9. The Pub. Man, that place brings back a lot of good memories. Playing pool, eating breakfast, lunch, dinner with the group all the time. The breakfast risers they have there are so good, and I have now made myself hungry!
8. Intramurals. I love reliving the glory days of high school sports (football, basketball), as well as making new glory days (volleyball, soccer)
7. Initimate Campus. It's really nice not to have to walk a mile to every class from your room, as well as dining options too.
6. Ripon Athletics. Love me some Red Hawk sports! Huge supporter of the football and basketball teams. As a baseball player myself, the support shown by fellow athletic teams is very cool.
5. Professors. It is very cool in my opinion that here at Ripon, you get to know your professors pretty closely, and you are not just a number to them.
4. The four seasons. Part of why I love Wisconsin is that we get to see all four seasons here at Ripon. Falls are gorgeous, winters are winter. Cold and snowy. Spring is extremely refreshing. And we see bits and peices of summer at the beginning and end of years. Oh.. and Wisconsin has the Super Bowl Champs in the Pack!
3. The Admission Office. I have made some great contacts over the last two years working here, and this experience has helped me out in all sorts of aspects of my college experience.
2. Senior year. Only a litte over two months left! I love Ripon, but graduation is just an exciting time in a persons life. I have no idea what my future holds for me, so it is exciting to see whats next!
1. Ripon College students music selection. Weird number 1, I know. But here at Ripon, I get a taste of everything. I love country, alternative rock, classic rock, and some newer pop stuff. But you meet so many people that listen to such diverse music that is almost refreshing.
Thats all for my Ripon Random Ten. Hope all is well!
-AK
10. Amanda Prouty. Little did I know that working with such a fun girl could make working in the Admission Office such a wild and fun hour or two out of my day. (Yes, I was talked into writing this!)
9. The Pub. Man, that place brings back a lot of good memories. Playing pool, eating breakfast, lunch, dinner with the group all the time. The breakfast risers they have there are so good, and I have now made myself hungry!
8. Intramurals. I love reliving the glory days of high school sports (football, basketball), as well as making new glory days (volleyball, soccer)
7. Initimate Campus. It's really nice not to have to walk a mile to every class from your room, as well as dining options too.
6. Ripon Athletics. Love me some Red Hawk sports! Huge supporter of the football and basketball teams. As a baseball player myself, the support shown by fellow athletic teams is very cool.
5. Professors. It is very cool in my opinion that here at Ripon, you get to know your professors pretty closely, and you are not just a number to them.
4. The four seasons. Part of why I love Wisconsin is that we get to see all four seasons here at Ripon. Falls are gorgeous, winters are winter. Cold and snowy. Spring is extremely refreshing. And we see bits and peices of summer at the beginning and end of years. Oh.. and Wisconsin has the Super Bowl Champs in the Pack!
3. The Admission Office. I have made some great contacts over the last two years working here, and this experience has helped me out in all sorts of aspects of my college experience.
2. Senior year. Only a litte over two months left! I love Ripon, but graduation is just an exciting time in a persons life. I have no idea what my future holds for me, so it is exciting to see whats next!
1. Ripon College students music selection. Weird number 1, I know. But here at Ripon, I get a taste of everything. I love country, alternative rock, classic rock, and some newer pop stuff. But you meet so many people that listen to such diverse music that is almost refreshing.
Thats all for my Ripon Random Ten. Hope all is well!
-AK
Friday, February 11, 2011
Champs!
Well... The Pack are Champs! Ahh, the Super Bowl last Sunday capped off an extremely great weekend, which was filled with friends, family, baseball practice, and some Packer football!
This week however... kind of dull. A lot of my friends are getting sick, and the bug seems to be going around. I'm not sure if I will be getting it yet, but I sort of feel the symptoms coming on. No energy, sleepy all the time, and my body feels incredibly weak. Not good.
This time of the year is no fun in Wisconsin. Winter days are frigid cold, and cars are always dirty and covered in slush and frost. Sometimes I wonder about staying in Wisconsin during my post-college days. But we complain when its too hot, then complain again when its too cold.. so I guess I'll get by!
Not much else to say today, class is going alright, baseball the same.
PS - THE PACKERS ARE THE SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!
I love saying that. Ha. Take care and have a good weekend everyone!
This week however... kind of dull. A lot of my friends are getting sick, and the bug seems to be going around. I'm not sure if I will be getting it yet, but I sort of feel the symptoms coming on. No energy, sleepy all the time, and my body feels incredibly weak. Not good.
This time of the year is no fun in Wisconsin. Winter days are frigid cold, and cars are always dirty and covered in slush and frost. Sometimes I wonder about staying in Wisconsin during my post-college days. But we complain when its too hot, then complain again when its too cold.. so I guess I'll get by!
Not much else to say today, class is going alright, baseball the same.
PS - THE PACKERS ARE THE SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!
I love saying that. Ha. Take care and have a good weekend everyone!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Super Bowl Weekend!
Well, as a huuuuuuuuggggggggeeeeeeeee Packer fan, I can finally say that Super Bowl weekend is upon us. We have waited two long weeks for this game, and still have until Sunday afternoon! For the game, I am heading back home to watch the game with a bunch of friends. A buddy of mine has a 65'' HD TV which will be used to the fullest extent!
Baseball is underway here in Ripon, and the only other thing I could ask for is that the snow melts!! We just got a big snowstorm, as did most of the state of Wisconsin! But ball is going well, and our spring trip to Florida is right around the corner. I cannot wait for that.
Other than that, I am just beginning to settle into a routine for my last semester of college. Classes are moving along, and along with work, baseball, and homework, my free time is pretty limited. I always seem to find ways to stay organized and on top of my game though!
Did I mention I am excited for this weekends Super Bowl?
Here are my reasons why the Packers will win? (My sincere apolgies for those who do not care, or know little about football)
1. The try to establish a run game. And while they do not run over the Steelers defense, they are semi-productive at it.
2. The Packers work a lot of quick hitter pass routes to avoid the blitz schemes the Steelers use.
3. The Packers get pressure on Big Ben, and force at least two turnovers.
4. Aaron Rodgers does not play nervous, and overthrow receivers. Because of this, he is precise and accurate.
5. The Packers offense continues its playoff run with a semi-close victory in a great Super Bowl matchup.
Packers - 34 Steelers - 24
Thats all for now! GO PACK GO!
Baseball is underway here in Ripon, and the only other thing I could ask for is that the snow melts!! We just got a big snowstorm, as did most of the state of Wisconsin! But ball is going well, and our spring trip to Florida is right around the corner. I cannot wait for that.
Other than that, I am just beginning to settle into a routine for my last semester of college. Classes are moving along, and along with work, baseball, and homework, my free time is pretty limited. I always seem to find ways to stay organized and on top of my game though!
Did I mention I am excited for this weekends Super Bowl?
Here are my reasons why the Packers will win? (My sincere apolgies for those who do not care, or know little about football)
1. The try to establish a run game. And while they do not run over the Steelers defense, they are semi-productive at it.
2. The Packers work a lot of quick hitter pass routes to avoid the blitz schemes the Steelers use.
3. The Packers get pressure on Big Ben, and force at least two turnovers.
4. Aaron Rodgers does not play nervous, and overthrow receivers. Because of this, he is precise and accurate.
5. The Packers offense continues its playoff run with a semi-close victory in a great Super Bowl matchup.
Packers - 34 Steelers - 24
Thats all for now! GO PACK GO!
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