A day in Morris: Another photo story (with some more words)

Dear Jacob,

Welcome to my dorm room at Bemidji State University! We are only here for a short time to say a few things. Those things are that I am currently back in Morris for the weekend, and that the drive down here sucked. Why, do you ask? Well because you and I drove those roads way too much before you left and now there are memories and what-not. It will get better over time, of course, but for now, well I am still going through Jacob withdrawal. ;-)

With out further ado, on with the story!

I am about ready to leave my dorm to head to Morris for the weekend. (woohoo) I am wearing Jacob's shirt in this picture only to rub it in that I look better in it that he does!

ok, so once I got to Morris on Friday night my first stop was the China Buffet. It was kind of late, so the food wasnt top knotch, but the lady there was her usual crazy self and was asking my questions at 100 miles an hour. (including if the woman with me was my sister) It wasnt, it was my mom. (and how come my boyfriend wasnt with me) It took me a while to get it across that he was in Japan to study. But after China Buffet, Mom and I went to Libby's!

Mom and jazz bonding on the couch

Jazz and Lib posing for a picture

Jazz showing me some love!

At libby's I found the CUTEST little jar of ketchup I have ever seen! Of course I had to take a picture of it.


Ok, now flash forward a couple 12 hours....

On Saturday, I spent most of the day in my PJ's (my favorite weekend pastime!) and hung out at home, helped mom paint some doors for the entry way.

While we were painting, Tig was lazily enjoying his last few dog days of summer...

This is my super fabulous pjs and crocs...the most obnoxious shoes ever to be made...

Kaycee showed up! (not to help, of course) but she was around for a little bit anyway.

And, of course, you cant forget to check out the tractors when you go back home! Here is Dad's pulling tractor! (the three wheeler)

Then in the afternoon I went to a wedding of some children of my parents friends. (what a mouth-ful) It was a nice little wedding, with all the nice little things that go along with weddings...like cream cheese mints (my favorite!) and those cute little bells (so old ladies and really beefy guys dont break the fine china)

Ok, so really this story of a day in Morris is supposed to show you that no matter how much you really miss it back home, its still just the same here as it always has been. (although you didnt spend your time like this when you were here, I am sure that the video games and Nykki and Darren are about the same too) and while its weird to be away (for you and I both) its almost just as good to be away and learning, seeing, and experiencing new things.

Oops, I forgot this picture was here...I guess this is what you miss from Morris....?
haha,

Later babe,
Hugs and Kisses,
lala

Good days

Dear Jacob,

I thought I would start the post off with another clip from the guys at Lefthandedtoons, because it reminds me of a conversation you and I could have....I know you will appreciate this canadian humor! ;-)


Ok, well today I got up earl (silly 8 am classes) but I was actually able to follow my psych teacher today and didnt feel so lost like last time, so thats a good thing! after class I biked up to Snap Fitness and was while I was working on some weight machines this guy came up to me and was like "now I like what your doing but can I show you how to make it better?" (I was like...ok dude, who are you.....) Turns out he is a personal trainer that snap hired and he helped me make this awesome workout! It was really neat! Now I am back in my room studying my chinese trying to get ahead a little. oh, I also got swarmed by a flock of sea gulls on my bike today...what an experience! (ok, ok, I might have kind of been riding at them to see if I could run any over. NOT that I actually would! Its just fun to try sometimes... :-P )

I am also on a job search, I checked out some jobs that are open at the college, and one of them is through the athletic department as the mascot Bucky the Beaver. (In a way I think it would be freakin sweet to be the mascot, but...i just dont think its my thing) Joey kindly told me that I would be "Busty the Beaver" and not Bucky :-) but I think I will stick to searching the ambulance garage, hospital, and if I have to, nursing homes. (AHHHH!! DUN DUN DUNNNN)

Sweet dreams! <3

xoxo, lala

The good, the bad, and the crazy

Dearest Jacob,

I know it was a stressful day for you yesterday, but all I can tell you is that I am praying for you (haha, oops, the first time I typed it I accidentally typed preying. haha, "Im gooona eat-cha!" in my best Scottish accent) and that I will do my best to be here and help you out. Plus, you arent an idiot, you are so smart and you are able to fix any problem that gets in your way. It gets a little shitty at times, but usually the good shines through in the end.

A song from Norah Jones pops into my head every time I think about how far away you are.
(Ironically its called "Thinking About You")

Thinking about You

Yesterday I saw the sun shinin',
And the leaves were fallin' down softly,
My cold hands needed a warm, warm touch,
And I was thinkin' about you.

Here I am lookin' for signs of leaving,
You hold my hand, but do you really need me?
I guess it's time for me to let you go,
And I've been thinkin' about you,
I've been thinkin' about you.

When you sail across the ocean waters,
And you reach the other side safely,
Could you smile a little smile for me?
'cause I'll be thinkin' about you,
I'll be thinkin' about you,
I'll be thinkin' about you,
I'll be thinkin' about you.

My favorite verse is the last one (which I have sung to you a couple times) its so true, now more that ever. Especially with this whole email thing, and the registration and the insurance. but now everything is under control (more or less) and you are still there! so thats a plus too, right? :-)

What really prompted me to write this letter to you was that I am sitting here studying my chinese and for the first time in a long time I am enjoying studying, and enjoying learing and I dont have to worry about my school messing things up or giving us the wrong tests. Its nice to be worry free for once. I finally have an urge to start studying my medic stuff too, which is monumental! I also wanted to thank you for believing in me. you have always believed in me and my skills as a medic, even when you havent even seen me work or really know how everthing goes from that standpoint. Even before we were dating, you helped me study (if you could) but we had study parties and what-not. it was really awesome. So I guess what I am trying to say is thanks for being such an awsome friend, and an even more amazing person than I could ever have hoped for!

Ok, enough of this sap stuff, I found this cartoon that I think you will really enjoy!

Hugs and Kisses,

lala

Just some funny things

Dear Jacob,

Well I already know tomorrow will be stressful, because you have had one crazy morning already! (You are like a time machine, its great having a boyfriend a day ahead of me!) So I was looking some things on religion after our talk today, and I found something that I know you will find glorious! It was called "believe in God instant breath spray" Here is its catchy little add..

Believe in God Instantly Breath Spray:


Do you doubt the existence of the Almighty? Or maybe you're simply not sure if there's a God up there or not. If this describes you, you probably envy your religious friends and their unwavering belief in a higher power. They don't have a care in the world, because they know someone is looking out for them.

Well, here's a way to instantly step into the light -- It's called "Believe In God Instantly Breath Spray." Some breath sprays promise to freshen your breath. Other breath sprays say they'll make you popular and kissable. But only this one offers to solve every problem and give your world meaning and purpose.

Just one toke of this minty spray, and you may very well hear the heavenly angels singing up above. If you keep an open mind and soul, the spirit will embrace you, even as your tongue tingles from the refreshing peppermint taste sensation.

According to some, Armageddon will be arriving any day now. For less than six bucks, you can buy some Believe In God Instantly Spray and take the Express Lane to salvation. Don't worry... When the Rapture comes, if you find it didn't work and you're still Earth-bound, we'll give you a complete refund.

Anyway, enough with that. lets see, I told you about all the crazy chinese speaking girls from malaysia in my chinese class...and the creeper guy. I told you about the interesting conversations I have had with your friends, and I have told you (but never enough) that I miss you and hope you have a good day, so thats all I know (or more importantly, all you want to hear about, lol)

Have a peachy keen day! (get it...peach-colored text, peachy keen... :)

Kisses and Hugs,

lala

I would like to add a correction to an earlier post also, in the story "the night of the attack" the third picture (the one that has no meaning, haha) I would like to correct that what is on the TV is, indeed South Park, but it isnt an army, it is a bunch of pirates. It makes the picture EVEN BETTER! (Because pirates are the bomb, and Im going to be a pirate on the River Saskatchewan!)

Night of the attack! A picture story (with some words)

One night I was talking to Jacob while he was in Japan. We were talking for about four hours, and then went our separate ways for the day.... That's when it happened! (Dun Dun Dunnnnn!)

Half hour later...

This is the view out my dorm window. (this is a morning shot because it is prettier!)
What you cannot see out the window is the screen, which, very sneakily, is pushed out of the frame just a little bit. but just enough to let bugs in...

This picture has no meaning in the story, I just like the South Park army on the TV.

Then the attack happened! I looked at the window and noticed it was full of bugs...very gross.
so I gave the screen a little flick and then seen that the screen is coming apart near the top. When I turned around the whole ceiling and wall by my computer were covered with bugs!

What do you do with a room full of bugs?

Well I turned off all the lights and shut off my computer and went to the lounge to study.

In the morning there was a dead bug cemetery around my computer and desk.
(usually that is where my computer is...there were so many bugs they moved it!)

The pile of dead bugs...you little buggers cant get away with anything!

The bug pile ready to go to their resting place....right into the garbage.
Hopefully the maintenance man can fix my screen! (otherwise i will just use duct tape)

Photos

Jacob and I at the hotel

His lovely departure gift.

At the airport, walking around, waiting before
he had to go through security.

Missing out

Dear Jacob,

Oofta, the last two days have been a bit test of my willpower that's for sure. And guess what? I think I am passing! ;-) It was nice to be home (like I was gone for a long time...) and see people. But hey, I even wound up going on an ambulance call, so that was fun!

I've been thinking a lot about life (I really need to stop doing this man. all this thinking garbage is really messing me up)(lol) Is it weird that I feel like I'm being lazy and accomplishing nothing by doing two years of generals? I know what I want to do, but I also feel like I should stick with what I am doing right now in Bemidji, like I haven't given it a full-hearted chance. I love how you have had a dream to go to Japan for so long and now you are finally there! I haven't really had dreams to do anything...well nothing like traveling the world. There are lots of things that I would like to do, but nothing monumental like you! And I'm so happy that you get to do the one thing that you have wanted for so long! I really hope that I can scrounge up enough to come over and see you during Christmas break. Have fun exploring and don't do anything I wouldn't do (that means you need to come back, I dont think I ever would go to Japan for school....JUST KIDDING! ;-)

To end, I would like to leave you with this:

He's coding! Get me a box of kittens, STAT! (Side effects of kittens include sneezing, tiny scratches, and erectile dysfunction)

Hugs & Kisses

-lala