Engaged!!!

CONGRATS LEVI AND AMANDA!!

Engaged: April 24, 2012 <3

I love you both!

<3 Much love and I can't WAIT for the wedding!

UPDATE: Date set for September 14, 2013!

Impromptu Adventure (:

Sometimes, me and the girls just like to take drives and see where in this world we end up.

Yesterday, Claire and I were on our own since Jess had gone to St. Louis for the weekend. After dinner, we decided to take a drive and before we knew it, we were on our way to Topeka!

Now, Topeka isn't very far from here, so it was a fairly quick drive. Plus, we didn't take the turnpike, so it was super beautiful with the sunset and all the trees...

We originally were lost in the city and just trying to get to the downtown/capital building. Once we finally found it, it was such a beautiful site!! Just, BAM, there it was down the street. I felt like I was in National Treasure. It was such a fun time! We even crashed a prom!!

One the steps of the Capital Building!

Jayhawk Tower!

There was a Prom in this building and we went to ask where they were from and we just said, "We're from Lawrence and saw the Jayhawk on the building and wanted to see what was inside!"

Capital building :)

It's the random surprises life throws at me that are the most special :) I can't wait to see where I am this summer and who I'm with and what crazy adventures we have.

<3

Brought to You By The Letter S

This is going to be a super short blog, but still, a blog!!

I've been super, super sick this week and I probably could've written, but I chose to sleep and catch up on my Avenger movies, Thor and Captain America.

My Boys <3

I have the best friends in the world... no doubt about it. Claire and Jess have been taking great care of me this week and making sure I'm sleeping and waking up and eating and getting out some nights! Last night, we went to the far side of Lawrence to look at Stars. What an adventure. We deliberately got lost on the way out there, and ended up driving by Bill Self's house!! Today, Jess and I went to the other side of L-town and ended up in Leavenworth county. I swear, I could live here the rest of my life and never be done exploring.

Bessst Frannns :) (and yes we were all on top of the car or sticking out the sunroof!)

Star gazing!

Also, I was selected to be National Communications Coordinator for AURH Tuesday night!! That means I get to be on the executive board, travel all across the United States and go to conferences. I love AURH and I'm super excited I get to move up and continue working with them.

Finally, in a little bit of irony, I submitted my Advisor, John, in a nomination for advisor of the year for a few different awards. Well, turns out, he did the same for me. I was nominated for Executive Board Member (for Mac Hall Gov) of the Month for NRHH (National Residence Hall Honorary). Thank you, John!

Best Advisor Ever!

New Experiences

As you all know (or if you are reading this, you should), I am a HUGE Gleek! I started watching Glee about a year ago to get through my boredom known as Spring Break. It happened to be the winter finale and the show then took a four week hiatus. Well, I guess Glee's schedule is moving too fast this year, because on Tuesday, Fox aired Glee's third season's winter finale and all I have to say is Oh My God...

In it, one of the characters attempted to commit suicide and another is in a car accident while texting. It's safe to say Glee doesn't always have it's comedic roots firmly grounded, but I am proud to be a fan of a show that covers issues that many shows won't go near. Many people probably want to argue with me when I say how much I love Glee, but I really couldn't care less. It holds a special place in my heart and it teaches me life lessons from time to time. This happens to be one of those times.

In this particularly eventful episode, Mr. Shue tells the group that no matter how bad it gets, think of all the experiences you could miss out on. Graduating, going to college, getting married, having a family. Or even the little one's such as eating peanut butter for the first time.

So, this got me thinking. What are the experiences I'm most looking forward to? Besides the obvious of graduating KU with a plethora of certifications, going to KU Med, graduating KU Med, getting married and having kids, of course.

Well, I want to sky dive someday. And parasail. And regain my back handspring. And learn to do a straight-legged scorpion (hey! it could happen!). None of this experiences will necessarily define me or my life goals, however, I can't imagine living my life without some of these seemingly trivial experiences (or attempting them).

Like the first time I walked through KU's Anschutz library. There are THOUSANDS of books down here and I get to study amongst them. It still gets me sometimes how the little things about this campus move me so much. Or the first time I saw Star Wars or Harry Potter.... who knew how much those movies would impact me?! Or the first time I Rock Climbed.

Yes, I rock climbed. (: It was Wednesday night after our Student Senate meeting and I was DYING to climb this wall. Jessica and Claire refused to climb with me since they are afraid of heights, but they stayed on the ground and supported me and navigated for me when my sight was limited. It was so much fun! The only thing is, the guy told me to use my (all-powerful, cheer) legs when climbing so my arms wouldn't get tired... Well, it took time for me to adjust to the thought of "If I fall, I'm not going anywhere." So, when I was five rocks away from the top (and the bell), I had to tap out. I thought I was too short and there was no way I could do it with zero arm strength.

So I WILL be back and I WILL ring that bell before Spring Break. It takes 66 days to make a habit and Jessica, Claire and I have been at the rec center for over an hour for the last two nights climbing, raquetballing, running, kickboxing and walking. Completely new, and exciting experiences that I wouldn't want to ever lose...

<3

2 stories high.

Trying to smile, but I'm coming down, so that's tricky lol

Battle Wounds! You can't see them well, but that bruise on my left leg is nasty.

MOTIVATION! It's on my wall above my bed.

PS. This is a straight-legged scorpion.

Day 10

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.

Katie Wall. Who else whould buy the exact same dress as me?! Lol this girl always puts a smile on my face no matter what. We have had some pretty awesome mini road trips and conversations and vacations together. Plus, she always seems to be around when I make those discoveries we all laugh hysterically about years later.


I miss Katie everyday. And even though we are apart.. I am sure we are still doing crazy stuff! Haha especially since today is her 19th BIRTHDAY!! Happy Birthday Love!


Now I guess I have a new Partner-In-Crime!
Claire!

Like going to a Midnight Premiere?! (:

Day 9

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

This chick is probably my soul mate. I love her to death and even though we've only been super tight for a few months, we've been together for years. Sitting in her carafter cheer practice for an hour telling stories, staying up until ungodly hours crying together, Skyping each other every night to recap the day, laying on my bed watching Dawson's Creek until our eyes hurt from crying so much, shopping shoping shoping, our jokes, Advisory time, and the pictures... she's been with me through some of the toughest months ever... the good, and the bad. 

♥

Same. This will never change...

Except maybe an addition...

As unbelievable as it sounds... thanks for everything Chris. (:

Day 8

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.

This picture def makes me LOL. We had such a fun night that night and it was the best thing for me. I will never forget this particular girls night because I still get reminded about it from Jess. "You sent me home two hours early!!!!" Lol ;)


Now..


Still makes me laugh.. :) but I definitely have a funnier one.

Similar in nature.. but a little more violent I'd say ;) I can't wait until Spring comes so I can take more pictures with the fountain :)