Just got back from a fabulous trip to Cedar Point.  I was a little worried it would rain on us, and oh did it ever.  But, on the bright side, the lines were super short when they were actually open.  On the super bright side,I may have ridden more rides and enjoyed myself more on this trip than on previous trips when it was nice out.  Oh, and the ( Read more... )

Hmmm. A new Hope mascot.

An interesting choice for the person to model the face after.

But wasn't the college student running around with running tights, goggles, and a blanket as a cape so much fun?   Haha.  :-)

Fly Dutch Fly!

I think I miss Hope.  At least Holland.

Yes, folks. It happened.  THE Doc Williams from Hope College.  THE infamous chemistry professor that can't rant and rave enough about Ohio State and Nuclear Power Plants ( Read more... )

Yes, the cruise was fantastic.  From Miami, Fl to Grand Cayman to Jamaica and back.  Only 5 days, but such a wonderful chance to get some sun and relax ( Read more... )

Well, for the first time ever folks, I will not only be going to Florida, but I will also be going on a cruise... CAN'T BELIEVE IT.  Leaving on the red eye out of D-town tonight.  SO SWEET.  Will fill you in when I get back.  :-)

I thought that by 2010 I would lose my teaching certificate... that is, if I didn’t get 18 credits towards a masters and 3 years of teaching experience. I understand the No Child Left Behind Laws. I’m just not ready to be in a traditional classroom yet. If you did the math, by this fall, I would have to start teaching full time. I like being a ( Read more... )

Usually I post as a way to vent, to give my life update to the friends I rarely talk to (but I still care about!), or to find out what other people think about an issue.

Today's entry is to inform, not of myself, but of a certain musical artist. Rufus Wainwright is my newest craving. His music is timeless, eclectic, and true. I highly recommend him ( Read more... )

The apartment shakes. I feel myself thrown out of a dream. Voices start filtering into my consciousness. They grow louder. I glance at the clock and notice that it's about 3 A.M. The apartment shakes again and I notice that it came from the apartment above us. It sounded like something hard hit the floor. The chaos continues. Stomping. ( Read more... )

I am currently wishing that I could write deep, thought provoking journal entries that dive into the recesses of a mind and pulls out amazing feedback. Alas, today I write about my best friend's wedding, which is an amazing event coming up this weekend. Events are good. Politics, philosophy, and religion are better for thought provoking. I am ( Read more... )

I continue to find that being a naturalist truly is my place in the world. Though I am still learning, it seems like teaching what I do is so easy, and fun. The gigantic event we had at the nature center this weekend was fabulous, and emphasized my job choice. The staff asked me to be in charge of the Nature Nook and Children's Tent. SWEET. I ( Read more... )