You've Got a Friend in Me

"You've got a friend in me. When the road looks rough ahead, And you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed. Just remember what your old pal said, 'Boy, you've got a friend in me'"

What a wonderful week I've had. Although it wasn't a full week, i was pretty busy. I have had the pleasure of getting to know people more and more, and am quickly developing a great group of friends. The highlight of this week was most definitely the weekend. Meagan and I hosted a game night with mostly band friends, but also some other awesome kids! Saturday, we had a game, and the Pep Band played (which was for sure an interesting time!). That evening, most of the people from Game night went to Bayshore mall for a dinner at Applebee's and some time to explore the mall. Hope you have a wonderful week! Here are some pictures from the weekend. Love, C

Roommate Meagan and I

Paul decided to climb into our storage unit...

Christina and I at the game (a 17-20 loss to Valpo)

Jared enjoying his birthday dessert as Aileen and Joe look on

Lucy and I coming out of the fountains at Bayshore

Real Fine Place to Start

Well, I am done with my first week of college, and am nearing the end of my three-day weekend, a lovely weekend, I might add. My classes are going well, even though somes days are pretty full and lengthy. This weekend was by far the highlight of my week though. On Friday, Jon drove up to Mequon, and we met up with many family members for Adam and Nicole's wedding reception. Saturday, we were privileged to use Aunt Karen's Brewers tickets to see the game from very great seats (despite a 3-2 loss, still a fun time!) That evening, we went to Lisa and Al's for some of Grandma's pork chops, and a very enjoyable meal. Sunday, we went to early church with Grandma, and brunch with Aunt Karen, Uncle Jon, the Krugs, the Lorenz's and Grandma. Later that day, we toured the Miller brewery and went over to the Krugs again for some play time with the kids, ice cream, and a couple hours of talk with Lisa and Al. Oh, for dinner Sunday, we had the famous "Grandma" meal.. pot roast, mashed potatoes, carrots, and a lettuce salad... DELICIOUS!!! Today, Jon and I caught up with Lisa, Elise, and the kids at park, and then came back to Mequon. As I type this, he is on his way back home, and we are all getting settled again at school. Hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I enjoyed the weekend! Love, C

Jon and I at the Brewers Game

The Sausage Race... the brat won!

Eva trying on Jon's shoes (she had done this at Graduation as well)

Maddie driving the car after brunch at Maxim's

Jon and I just chilling at Grandma's

Fly Away

"And If I promise you that I'll be back someday,will you set me free so I can fly away?"

Today, I am in the middle of my first day of college. So far, I have had Physical Science, Music Theory, a choir audition (during the time I will normally have choir, or so I believe), and Interpersonal communications. In about 15 minutes, my final class on MWF starts, which is Old Testament.
Tomorrow I will have Pre-Uds which I think is just talking about observation hours for teaching, Lifetime Fitness, and Wind Ensemble. I am greatly enjoying my time here so far, and I am becoming more and more certain that I chose the right place.
I am looking forward to this upcoming weekend (Labor Day) very much. We already have a day off on Monday, and Jon has decided to come up and see me! We're still trying to figure out what we are doing on Friday night, but we will be spending the weekend in Brookfield with the family, and I'm very excited to do that!
Well, I'll post more on my classes, and the goings on here when more comes up, and when I know more about my classes.
Love, C

The Night Before Life Goes On

So, yesterday, I got all moved in, and enjoyed a lovely dinner with Mom, Grandma, Aunt Karen, and Uncle Jon at Chancery. My room (for right now) is actually pretty neat and organized. Megean has moved in, and Rachel will move in tomorrow. We have had two band rehearsals already, and they have gone really well. It's so nice to be in a good group! Right now, we're on break til dinner, and I'm contemplating what to do about my extra credit hour (drop organ, or something else). I've been enjoying my time getting know the band kids before everyone else gets here. At our lunch break myself and 6 other band students played a quick game of Apples to Apples... no one technically won because we had to leave in the middle of it to go to another rehearsal. Well, I'll post some time! Love, C

Hello

This is the "Christa at college" blog. I will still continue to post on Memos from Missouri, but this is solely about what's going on in my life. Each Blog title will be the title of a song that reflects what's going on in my life, or my mood, or whatever. Usually, part of the song will also be posted. One line in "Hello" by Sugarland is "In the same moment that one thing ends is the same time that one begins" As I leave my life in Missouri behind, I feel like this is a very fitting line to thing about. Well, it's time for lunch, so more will probably be posted later.