bittersweet

I'm writing this as the rest of mine and Dustin's families are in Omaha, NE for the largest 4-H show in the nation- AK-SAR-BEN (it's NE spelled backwards =) ). M'Lynn and Brandon are showing today, and they, along with D, competed in the fitting contest there yesterday. They are streaming live video on DVAuction.com, and I was able to watch yesterday and am watching today's show. I can't decide if this is making it harder on me cause I'm not there, or better because I can see them. (by the way- their video quality SUCKS) Either way, it's bittersweet, because although I wish I was there with them, I know that they're doing just fine without me there to help. But it doesn't make me feel any better.

I'm also struggling with a Herx reaction to the new meds I'm on for the Lyme. I knew this would happen, but I forgot how truly crappy it feels. My hands are shaking right now, and I dunno if it's from the Herx or emotions of not being in Omaha.

i've realized something....

My mom would say that i come by it naturally.
my boyfriend laughs at me for it.
but hey, at least i can admit it........

I'M A NERD!!!!

i was super excited when i got my blue laptop shell today- i was almost jumping up and down. =)

i am also a new GLEEk. watched my first ever episode last night- and i'm HOOKED. haven't seen any of the first season. christmas?!?!? ;) i dunno if i can wait that long.....

Where, exactly, does time GO?!

Fountain in the "Children's Garden"

OMG guys! it's been way too long since i posted on here! in my own defense, classes and all that homework has taken up about 99.8% of my time! the other .02% would be devoted to sleeping, eating, and getting to class! classes are going great- with the exception of history, which will probably kick my butt. all of my profs are pretty sweet and i'm excited about going to class...most days =)

we had our first home football game on saturday. what a blast! it was really fun, even though we didn't march. =( but other than that it was good- we won 58-3 against UM-Moorhead. gotta say, though, that i was disappointed in the amount of seating in the stadium- it was really small! i'm pretty sure that waverly's has more!

there is a club/organization here called winona360 ( http://www.winona360.org/winona360/ ) and i'm going to be working with them. it's kinda like an online newspaper. the best part? i get to set my own deadlines and pick what projects i work on! =) and if i don't get a story in by my deadline, ITS OK!! =) kate (the head editor/guru) is really fun to work with and very easy to talk to. she's helping me a lot! i even got a mini assignment! a local group is publishing a book called Sweet Home Winona, which is about all the cool historical buildings around town, and they need pics of certain things. kate asked me if i would shoot Somsen Hall and the End of the Trail statue here on campus!! i'm really excited about this cause i have the chance to get published!! =D i'll post some pics here.

End of the Trail Statue

Somsen Hall

i continue to meet new people, but it's challenging because of homework and classes. more to come!
~erica