A Future With Plans

I was unsure for some time whether I would decide what to do after I graduated from University and set out into the 'working world.' First off, for me, I've been in the working world all my life. The only thing changing from my schedule of 16 hours of college classes and 30 hours working will be dropping the 16 hours and adding 10 more. I enjoy working and graduating is the only thing standing in my way to working...without school!

So, for my future, I have planned to head home for the summer and enjoy my family, baby calves, Wisconsin, and life. I will also try to squeeze in some overdue trips to visit friends. At the end of the summer in August I will head back to the wonderful Wisconsin State Fair and take position again at Gate 5 greeting those wonderful agriculture exhibitors! I just couldn't stay away!

And then for the big news, I officially will be heading down to live in San Antonio in the middle of August. I had an amazing roommate in Austria and I now get the chance to be roomies with her again! I have been thinking about what types of jobs I really want to have. I have decided I am truly looking forward to having a job at a coffee shop! I think the prospect of greeting 'regulars' every morning in a foreign to me city is just exciting!

I haven't figured out my plans for more than 8 months out, but I am sure I will find some new opportunities to explore and embark on many more adventures!

24 More Days

Is it sad that I just posted a countdown message six days ago and I feel like its been a lifetime? These last few weeks are just slowly sliding by like molasses. I guess I should be thankful that they are not flying by, because I still have plenty more to get done! However, I am so looking forward to the prospect of no more lecture halls, homework assignments, or lengthy exams requiring studying.

These last few weeks I am enjoying time with friends, checking out places of Manhattan I have yet to discover, and still working away every week.

The weather is definitely shaping up and its getting warmer and warmer everyday! Its almost too warm for me sometimes! But its nice for walks and bike rides!

Keep it real, ya'll -- :) --

May 15

30 more days till my college gaduation!!

I don't think I could have any more anticipation for another date at this time!!

In just thirty days, I will walk across a stage and officially end my college 'career.'

After...
...4 Universities (Montana State University, Salzburg College, Kansas State University, Hutchinson Community College)
...2 US States (Montana, Kansas)
...2 countries (United States, Austria)
...2 majors (Animal Science, German)
...2 languages (English, German)
...4 living situations (dorm, host family, townhouse, basement apartment)
...8 roommates
...2 cars
...131 or more college credits
...and only 4 YEARS
...I WILL GRADUATE!

Old Friends New Memories

Yesterday afternoon I arrived for the first time in three years back in Bozeman, MT.

I had left Montana State University in order to see the rest of the world and end out my college years at Kansas State University. My reasons were many, but I am not sure how strong they really were. Montana is a great state with beautiful scenery and amazing mountain views. The people are all super nice and you can find good food around every corner. However, I felt like there was more world out there, I thought I needed a different agriculture program at another institution, and for some reason I started resenting Montana while I was a freshman here.

While I do not regret in any way transferring or changing my initial academic plans, I do wonder how different my experiences would have been had I came back to Bozeman after my stint in Austria.

It has been the most amazing time back here with all my friends from three years ago. So far it almost feels like I never left. Everyone is a little older with some changed views on life or whatnot and there are a few new faces in the mix, but overall, a good time to be had.

It is so easy for me to walk away from things. I have met so many people in so many places and have just walked away from most everyone I know in order to pursue new challenges and opportunities. I must never forget, though, the amazing friends that I leave behind and continue to keep in contact with them.

I am fully enjoying all my time back at MSU for a few short days. We reminisce about the good old days, but at the same time, we are making new memories and growing stronger relationships and ties that will keep us in touch for many moons to come.

Friends all over the world are such treasures to have. I am so blessed to have so many wonderful ones!

Final Stretch

I have seven more weeks until I graduate. I am not sure I'm gonna get everything done...
...fly to Montana
...finish 4 more Accounting Homeworks
...take 2 more Accounting Tests PLUS an exam
...learn more German
...pass 2 more German Tests
...Watch over twenty 20-minute Swine Science lectures
...take five more Swine quizzes
...write five more swine operation reports
...take two Public Speaking Exams
...actually attend class
...give three more speeches
...write a Lambing report
...pack up my entire apartment
...attempt to put belongings in car
...buy an outfit for graduation
...AND PASS COLLEGE!

I hope I can do it...
...I think I can!

I Cried Today

I cried today because my sister went back to WI.

I cried today because I know my family loves me.

I cried today because I know Jesus loves me.

I don't like to always admit it, but I cried today, and it was ok.