Here today, Philly tomorrow.

Here today, Philadelphia tomorrow. With the Pittsburgh leg of the journey coming to a close, it is time for a reflect of the awesome time here. Jackie and I flew into Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon. We made friends with the cab driver, who so kindly told us we were in for a heck of a Saturday night. He shared with us that Pittsburgh is home to the second largest Saint Patty's day party in the country (2nd only to Boston?!). And it would be that night! Haha okay. After a breath taking ride into the city, we arrived at our hotel. Where we were promptly greater by tour guide for the weekend, who is also a good friend of mine from the Nodak. This friend who is also a recent immigrant to the city waited patiently for us two lovely ladies to settle in and freshen up before a heck of a night out on the town. Now if you don't Pittsburgh, it is comprised of several key areas (or so I was told haha) they are South side, Downtown and the University area. So back to the story. For the night/where the party was at was on the South side. Let me tell you, it was nuts. For those of you in Nodak, it was spring fest in a large city. Good grief. But do not get wrong it was a great time.. BUT WOW. After a stellar night on the town, needless to say we were NOT the sharpest crew. Needless the big event on Sunday was to catch a Pens game. But holy, did we struggle. It took us no less then three times to figure out the time. But to our credit the time of game changed, and day light savings makings things hard to comprehend. Haha. Do not worry we made it, after a several attempts and a nap. The Pens game was awesome. It will come highly recommended out of my book to any one visiting Pittsburgh. After the Pens game we called it a day.

The Start

SPRING BREAK 2011

Spring break has official commenced. Well for me anyways (shout out to those in Nodak stuck in the blizzard). Spring break is kind of a right of passage for every college student. Personally, I have not been able to travel during spring break; typically due to committments related to college athletics. So I'm pleased to say I am heading out this year for pleasure and business. My friend and I are about to embark on a whirl wind tour of the east coast; including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Nashville. We are flying into Pitt and spending a few days there. We are catching a hockey game, maybe attempting to get a sandwich from the Primanti Bros, and maybe listen to black and yellow once or twice. From Pitt we are taking the train through the mountains of Pennsylvania to Philly. In Philly, I plan on gorging myself on REAL philly cheese steak! You better believe it. From Philly, we are going to fly to Nashville to meet up with the final blonde of our group and take in some country music. In Nashville we are going to visit THE bar toby keith loves, Blue Bird cafe, and catch one heck of concert at the Grand Ole Opry (it Eric Church). Needless to say I am so excited for what this week has in store. Let's just hope I remember to get my homework done :-)

My Soundtrack for the Week

So for those who know me.... I love music. My taste is ecceletic, but I dig it. So feel free to let me know if there is anything you like!! But for me most of the time, music is emotional. I love a good beat. But the music I connect the best with has a personal attachment for whatever reason; whether it reminds me of some one or a good time I had with a friend (ie She's country... Miss Wessman). Music also goes in waves. Recently, I have been in a classic rock phase?! I swear nuring school is bringing out my inner hippie. Anyways enough of the chit chatter. These are the tunes I am digging for the week!!

1. Rolling in the Deep - Adele

2. Colder Weather - Zac Brown Band

3. The Thrill - Wiz Khalif

4. Royal Blue - Cold War Kids

5. Closer to the Edge - 30 Seconds to Mars

6. Edge of Desire - John Mayer

7. Unthinkable - Alicia Keys

8. Under the Covers of Darkness - The Strokes

9. Keep it Loose, Keep it Tight - Amos Lee

10. Paris (oh la la) - Grace Potter and the Nocturals (LOVE the video too)

Cheers to the new and the old!

When deciding on colleges, I can be very honest I had not a clue what I was doing. I was lucky enough to have a sport help guide me in a very confusing process; but I still applied to no less then 12 colleges. Now here I am working on my second degree in Nodak. I am not going to lie I picked the University of North Dakota on a gut feeling. When I took my recruiting trip, I just really liked the people. Probably not the best logical but that is how it went. It made me nervous saying I was going to a place smaller then where I grew up, but in my few years here I have been blessed to meet some incredible people! From having teammates from across the country and not to mention from the corners of the world to having met organically people who are going to do great things. But that is not to forget the incredible friends I have from the cities.
This post is a CHEERS to all my friends : ) This week alone one of my best friend got engaged to an incredible guy, another got her fellowship from Princeton, and another is starting her last clinical in Nashville before earning her doctorate in May. This is just a blip of the many cool things my friends are doing. Kudos girls!! I could not be more proud to call you girls my friends. Congrats to all. Much love from Nodak

A little food for thought...

One thing I collect is quotes. Fantastic hobby, but kind of a odd one. In a recent review of some of my favorites I found this one. I like it becasue it speaks a lot to me personally. But I hope all you enjoy it :)

Change:

We don't like and we fear it

But we can't stop it from coming

We either adapt to change or we get left behind

It hurts to grow and anyone who says that it doesn't is lying

But here's the truth:

The more things changes, the more the stay the same

and sometimes, change is good

and sometimes change is everything....

My new years resolution..

One of my New Years resolutions is to take more pictures. It something I have not been the best with but that is why it is a resolution. I have to favorite types of photography black and white and candid. Candid photos are awesome becasue they capture the moment; the feelings the mistake, the beauty that was that moment. Although I like candid I LOVE black and white photography. One a black and white photo lasts longer than a colored photo. Two there is some elegant in its simplicity. This photo was taken on my way to the metro in DC. The contrasting colors in the sky bring to life one of my favorite places in the world :)

So I am back at...

After a year hiatus, I am back at the blog. With a few life changes.. aka going back to school, searching for the next next school and a place to live next year (ahhh growing up). I recently started nursing school, and have LOVED every minute of it. So I figure I would document this next life journey of mine. Anyways, hope all is well on the outside...

Here is the photo of the day. Couple weeks ago my roommate got her car stuck... this is how nodak clears a parking spot :)