Please come to Denver to see the snow fall...move up into the mountains so far that we can't be found... Please come to Denver...

Anxiety...according to the dictionary it means....Emotional distress, especially that brought on by fear of failure. The story of my life :/

Dead week was just that...DEAD! I personally need the hectic schedule that so many of you dread. I had a meeting with one of my professors...I was told that if I didn't make a meeting with him in the next day that he would hunt me down and drag me in. First off, never, never enter the Animal Science building you are cornered and forced to have meetings, explain things, and asked to take on tasks. Anyways its a long story, but Kaysen is a great guy and is going to help me out a great deal. Last executive meeting of the year, Ag Ambassadors Newbie Potluck...you are reading a blog by the Spoons Champion, 2 years running, then the boredom sets in. Sunday I worked and Zach and I went up to Wyoming and Foothill and fed cows.

Monday- turned in my Stats final-ended up with a C on it--I think I got screwed, nuts and bolts. Ended up with a B in the class. Then I had my Range final-since I had an A in the class I was able to opt out of taking it and get an A in the class. Tuesday- HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM:) Grammy survived her surgery and has made it back home. Wednesday morning met me with an interview with Kraft about an internship as a production supervisor. It also meant Anatomy and Physiology final-I still have not gotten my grades for the final or for the class. Dr. Ames is supposed to email me when he is finished tallying the grades. Here begins the most anxiety as if I hadn't had enough by this point. Thursday- REPRODUCTION...two questions, 100 points a piece, God have mercy on me! I stayed after class to talk to Peel about my last test for my own benefit, got a few points back on it, and then he graded my final.....anxiety, I think I need to throw up....I got a C on my final and I am pretty sure I ended up with a B in the class. I really, really, really didn't want a B but I guess I have to settle, which isn't me at all. I am very upset, its hard having a professor know that you should have an A, has faith in you and the like but you just can't seem to catch a break. I then headed off to work where Zach and I traveled back up to Wyoming where we got wind burnt, I got the dully buried and had to chase two heifers that didn't understand they should follow all the 148 other cows and tried to go down the fence line. I came home and chilled till I met Nicole, not my roommate from last year, at Roadhouse for dinner. Then I had to wake up at 6 am this morning. I had to be at work at 7 to haul cows to the livestock auction by 9-10 am. We made two trips, 4 trailers and got all of the cows there on time. Then Ryan, aka: Big Ern, and I headed to Foothills to make sure water was flowing and to drop off a mineral tub. Hung out in the Feedlot office for a while and then headed home. I don't think I will be updating for a while. I am working tomorrow, Luke's graduation party at Farmhouse 12-3, then I have to work at graduation at 6:15, Sunday skiing with Matt, work Monday, skiing Tuesday with Nicole, pack up and then Zach is taking me to the airport at 6:30 on Wednesday morning. Thursday and Friday I will be doing recruitments for CSU at GHS and CHS. Heading down to Columbus with Dad to get boots at Rods. Saturday-HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL DAVIES AND MATT HERRINGTON! Possibly helping Mr. Kashmere band birds at the cabin. Sunday-Oberhauser Christmas at Moms. I will try and update while I am back in Ohio, but I will be back in Colorado on the 6th and have plenty of time to update then.

The title to this blog is kinda how I have been feeling lately, especially after listening to this song on the way to Foothills this morning.
Please Come to Boston, Kenny Chesney:
Please come to Boston
For the springtime
I'm stayin' here with some friends
And they've got lots of room
You can sell your paintings on the sidewalk
By a cafe where I hope to be workin' soon
Please come to Boston
She said no, boy you come home to me

Chorus:
(And) She said, hey ramblin' boy
Why don't you settle down
(Boston, Denver, L.A.) ain't your kind of town
There ain't no gold
And there ain't nobody like me
I'm the number one fan
Of the man from Tennessee

Please come to Denver
To see the snowfall
We'll move up into the mountains
So far we can't be found
And throw I love you echos
Down the canyons
And then lie awake at night
Until they come back around
Please come to Denver
She said no boy you come home to me

Now that drifter's world
Goes round and round
And I doubt if it's ever gonna stop
But of all the dreams
He's lost or found
And all that I ain't got
I need somebody I can cling to
Somebody he can sing to

He said please come to L.A.
To live forever
A California life alone
Is just too hard to build
I live in a house that
Looks out over the ocean
And there's some stars
That fell from the sky
Livin' up on the hill
Please come to L.A.
I just said no
Boy, you come home to me

I'm the number one fan
of the man from Tennesse

Un poco espanol!

Ahh where to start, we I guess the beginning is the best place according to "The Sound of Music." I started off with a trip down to DIA, via Luke, gotta love that boy! Made my way to Dallas, Texas for the evening. Up at 4 AM to take a shuttle to the airport to catch a flight to Miami, Flordia. Okay so far lets count that, 3 time zones, one day, one hotel room. Airport troubles are bound to find me! My flight was cancelled to San Jose due to the fact that the plane is out of service. They had to run around trying to find another plane that was not in use and was able to fly. Alas! We have a plane, however, we need to change gates/terminals not once but twice. Ahh the joys of flying! Finally San Jose, Costa Rica. Pura Vida! After the long line in immigration and customs I headed to baggage claim. Ahh no baggage, can you say I knew that would happen?! My luggage however, arrived before I did due to the layovers, night in Dallas, so on so forth. Hermana! Carlota! We then made our way to our Hotel Santo Tomas in downtown San Jose. My first cab/taxi ride! This is where our fresco fettish began! They are very, very tasty fruit drinks.

(note the size of the fresco in the picture- haha, they really weren't that big!)

We then made our way to Arenal Observatory Lodge. We were fortunate enough to see the top of the volcano, hear it erupt, and see the lava falling down. We spent the evening soaking in the natural hot springs and gazing up at the stars. We did some hiking to a waterfall and to the lava flow of 1992, these was not an easy task as it was pouring down raining, muddy mess!

On to Monteverde! Hotel Belmar, where we met some people from Erie, PA! We took a hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, saw a quetzal, hiked around the hotel, took a night hike through the Children's Ecological Forest, two-towed sloth, tranchulas...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, well at least in the north! We actually forgot until about 9 pm this evening that it was thanksgiving. Our morning started out at a Zip Line tour throught the canopy. What a blast, I can't even begin to describe the sights, fun and adrenaline that goes along with this. Not only did we do about 18 zip lines, but we repelled and did a Tarzan swing. I think this is one of the craziest things I have ever done! Now onto Manuel Antonio and Quepos! Our Thanksgiving dinner consisted of rice and beans and watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean.

Manuel Antonio National Park-sunbathing in the warm air, swimming in the ocean, first time for a lot of things on this trip. So the ocean not only ate my hair tie but also my good Nike polarized sunglasses and on the short hike to the other beach I broke my flip flops. However, we did see capuchin monkeys and had a raccoon try to steal our granola bars!

10 seater, no security, turbo prop plane! 20 minute flight back to San Jose. "Hasta luego Cota Rica! Hola Los Angeles, CA!"Made our way down to Carrie's place in Orange County, hung out for a bit until it was time to make the final trip back to Denver. More flight delays. I finally arrived back home, Fort Collins at 1 AM. Thanks to Jen for the wonderful drive back and waiting on my flight to come in.

One quick note: road situation BLOWS! They are filled with rocks, cows, chickens, monkeys, dogs, potholes that you can get lost in, windly, uphill, plus our car was manual transmission, a story in itself, and had little, wait let me correct myself, NO clearance!

So for some totals: 6 flights, 6 hotels, first flight with Carrie, all 4 continential time zones...to find out more details or see more pictures just let me know.

Just call me the American traveler!

I had a Block and Bridle meeting on Tuesday, so I skipped out on the Executive meeting for Ag Ambassadors. We listened shortly to a CCA, Colorado Cattleman's Association, representative and then Bret Kaysen talk about a short two week trip to study in Australia. I wish I was able to go but I will be doing my internship and money is a big issue. It sounds like an amazing opportunity, I wish I could go sooo bad!

Wednesday is a day I would like to forget about. Poor, poor Cody died:( I wanted to go home after class, grab some lunch because I felt so crappy and study till my test. Well Cody had his own agenda! He wouldn't start. I called everyone in my phone book, no one answered. Finally Mitch, my savior answered, he was in work but going to lunch and his boss was a gem! She let him take her mustang and jump/try to jump my truck. NO GO:( So I figured out my starter was gone, kaput, dead to the world. So Mitch and his boss took my back to my apartment, ate a quick lunch and went to take my test that I wasn't able to study for because of Cody! So I didn't do too bad, 80%, but not what I wanted. Then I had to met up with my Range Group to do our project for Friday. I didn't have time to research anything for it again because of Cody. Then on to packing for Kansas City, which begins/continues the free traveling via CSU baby!

In bed at 1 am, up at 4 am:( Showered, dressed, finished packing, Matt picked me and Jen up and we headed to Farmhouse to met up with the rest of the group. Headed to the airport, got breakfast, realized that I speak very differently from the rest of Colorado! The topic of the morning was me and my "accent." Arrived in Kansas City, MO traveled to Farmland Foods, they fed us, and had a very informal discussion/info session with the group. Great food! Traveled to The Hyatt and began the conference. Late night, up at 5:50 am and began conference at 7:00 am. That evening a group of us snuck out of the hotel, big NO NO! We went ice skating. What a blast Matt and I were the only ones who knew how to skate before-hand. There was a lot of falls, laughter and stories to come. Up early again after about 4 hours of sleep. Conference is a lot of long day, ~12-14 hours, fun times and memories! We then went to a center and had a comedy club come perform for us and then had a dance. What a blast, I learned how to Colorado Swing dance and flip! Up early again, left for the airport around 3, traveled to airport, boarded about as soon as we got to the gate. I was passed out cold before we left the ground from being so tired and not getting more than 4-5 hours of sleep a night, and didn't even wake up when the flight attendant/Evan put up my tray table and seat back. Traveled back to Fort Collins, got home around 7:15 pm. Attempted to unpack, got some supper and watched some TV and hit the hay, hard core!

Tuesday: worked and basically did nothing. I can say though that I have learned how to drive both the big and little bob cats and the loader:) Executive meeting for about an hour, but then Jenna, Mary and I talked and I didn't get home till like 8:30 or so. Went to bed, I am still not caught up on sleep, I don't think I even will be.

Thursday: work and ag ambassador meeting
Friday: work, test, quiz, packing
Saturday: leave for Costa Rica. I fly into Dallas, Texas, spend the night there and then fly to Costa Rica to meet up with Carrie for Thanksgiving. I am so excited! Relaxation for a whole week! Heck yes baby:)

So I have to say the best part about Colorado State University is that they like to send me around America for FREE! I will be going to Raliegh, North Carolina January 3rd-5th for the National Ag Ambassador Conference. There will be five of us meeting there. I am really excited I have never been there and it is all paid for, the best kind of traveling!

I will try and get pictures up from Kansas City, Mo and Costa Rica ASAP!

Hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable and relaxing holiday weekend/week! I know I will!

Ahh, time to breathe!

Well I have made it through the weekend, much to my surprise! Friday I was out at ARDEC by 1:30 and was done shearing by 4:30! I went up and helped Jen finish setting up the conference center. Then we went around and checked up on everyone else out there. We came back up to the conference center and I played hackie sack with the "crew"- guys I work with and my boss. We are definitely country people as we used an empty chew can and then an empty soda can as the sack! It was a blast. I have a few bruises from it because it gets dangerous when you play with all guys. We did this for about two hours. I left around 8:15 and went to Panera to get a bread soup bowl because I was seriously numb!

Saturday I was up at 6 am! I got ready and headed off to ARDEC. I got there around 7:30. I helped set up and then had a quick meeting at 9 with all the species chairs. Then I headed off to get sheep ready and answer last minute questions the kids had. We showed about 20 minutes early! The girls were not ready, but there was nothing I could do about that. I will not go into more details about the day as I was slightly frustrated. We were finished around 5 and began to clean up. Since all the kids split like a fat chicks pants when she bent over, we decided to canceled the dance. Instead we loaded up everything and finished cleaning up. We unloaded the van at school and all headed to the Roadhouse. We had a blast! I got home around 10:30. I was beat I went to bed around 12:30.

I woke up Sunday around 9, with the time change. I started talking to Carrie and she reminded me that I was able to register at 9, over an hour ago! I tried to get on and the server was down for like 2 hours! I finally got signed in and signed up for classes. So far I am taking, Genetics, Disease, Nutrition, Ag Marketing, Ag Law and hopefully Breeding. I just relaxed that rest of the day, did a little reading and otherwise just caught up on sleep and let my body chill. It was very nice and needed.

Three days of classes and Kansas City baby! Now two days, three meetings, one test, one quiz. almost there. Sweet, sweet break I love you!

I will not update till after KC. We meet at Farm House at 4:45 am! We are leaving FoCo by 5 and our flight leaves at 8:30ish. Once we get to KC we are being picked up by Farmland Foods and they are providing us with lunch and then we will go on a tour/info session. AFA Leaders Conference is going to be a jammed pack four days. I can't wait I am so excited, its going to be a blast!

The keys to success!

PROCRASTINATION! :)

So I should be studying but I am burnt out! My mind, body and soul have worn down from the weeks taxing events.

Ahh the sweet taste of Sunday is in the air!

How 'bout them cowgirl....

Well October has shaped up to be one busy, crazy, fun, eventful month!

We have begun our Executive meetings for Ag Ambassadors on Tuesdays at 6:30. I had my advising meeting with Doc Field for next semester. If all works out I plan on taking: Genetics, Breeding, Nutrition, Ag Law, Disease and Ag Marketing. I have officially declared my Ag Business minor! Stats exam went well worse than wanted, but expected, unfortunately I knew it was coming. The thing that gets me is that I studied more for this one than the last and scored about 5 % lower! Saturday we had an Ag Ambassador BBQ at Judi's house, our old adviser. It was a fun time and Alyece and I kicked some horseshoe ace! Tuesday provided for a Reproduction Exam, which to this day we still have not gotten back. I spent all weekend and part of last week studying, we had 33 essay questions to answer and he only put 7 on the exam! Sometimes Peel you drive me BA-NA-NA-S, in the words of Gwen Stefani! On Wednesday we had all of the LNW kids meet us out at ARDEC to have quick Round Robin info session, for you Easterner's thats Showman of Showman! We had a great turnout and it went over really well with the students.

Happy Birthday Josh! October 24th the big 2-0!

This week holds a lot in store for me!

Anatomy and Physiology Exam Monday, Executive meeting, Technology in Agriculture Discussion Tuesday, Reproduction Quiz Tuesday also, AFA meeting Wednesday, LNW meeting Thursday morning, AFA papers due along with Ag Ambassadors re-application due Thursday and a Ag Ambassador meeting, Friday holds a Range Management Exam and a Stats Quiz. Little National set-up, shearing lambs. Saturday LITTLE NATIONAL WESTERN. Sunday REGISTER AS A JUNIOR! :) With all of this I will also have two more meetings, one with Casey, my boss about LNW, and one with Doc Field also about LNW.

Along with all of these meeting, classes, homework, work I also have an obligation to be out at ARDEC to help these kids for LNW on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!

Just writing about all of this I am whipped!

Carrie I appologize I am copying you: my song of the week was, George Strait's How 'bout them cowgirls!

I felt a rush of the Rio Grande into Yellowstone (been there, seen that!)
I've seen first-hand Niagra Falls (when I was 6 months old!)
And the lights of Vegas (nasty airport)
I've Criss-crossed down to Key Biscayne
And Chi-town via Bangor, Maine
Think I've seen it all
And all I can say is


Chorus:
How 'bout them cowgirls
Boys ain't they somethin'
Sure are some proud girls
And you can't tell them nothin'
And I tell you right now girls
May just be seven wonders of this big, old round world
But how 'bout them cowgirls


She's ridin' colts in Steamboat Springs (thats in COLORADO)
Bailing hay outside Abilene
She's trying hard
To fit in in some city (can you say Fort Collins?)
But her home is 'neath that big, blue sky
And the Northern Plains and those other wide open spaces
Now a-days there ain't as many but


Repeat Chorus:
Boy, she don't need you and she don't need me
She can do just fine on her own two feet
But she wants a man who wants her to be herself
And she'll never change, don't know how to hide
Her stubborn will or her fightin' side (its a Damschroder/German thing, as Gerry would put it)
But you treat her right and she'll love you like no one else


Yeah, how 'bout them cowgirls
Boys ain't they somethin'
Sure are some proud girls
But you can't beat their lovin'
And I'll tell you right now girls
May just be seven wonders of this big, old round world
But how 'bout them cowgirls
How 'bout them boys


I think this song was written for me! I just love it! :)
Until next time, probably won't be till I arrive back from Kansas City or Costa Rica!

Hope all is well where my friends dwell!

Quick Update!

2/3rds of the Three Amigos! Matt, Missy and Me. GO RAMS! Rock on Ramies!

I forgot to post the one picture that was taken two weekends ago at the CSU vs. San Diego game. Also 3:10 to Yuma-great movie. Wasn't expecting the end of it, but awesome! And if you want a good laugh watch A Night at the Museum.

In the words of Porkie Pig, "Thats all folks!"

Life's a Dance you learn as you go:)

Well the scholarship brunch went off without a hitch! Then came game time, sigh! We ended up with 12 straight losses, tear tear.
Monday we had our LNW meeting with all of the kids! We got to meet our groups and set things up for the month to come. Tuesday about to leave work: they let a heifer out! So we chased her down and in with the bulls then realized it was open all the way around. So we finally caught her and drug her back to HD. Interesting times, sorry Ryan for dumping you off the four-wheeler. Wednesday I had to do Ram Chat for AA from 6-8. Well we had a total of 5 kids sign on the whole time so we let early. I went and met up with the other half or 1/3rd of the amigos. They were at the Murphy Brown presentation. Thursday 7AM LNW meeting, grr. I met one of the girls-LNW showman at the Sheep Unit to go over things briefly. Then back to work. AA meeting, Grey's, some studying and then bed! Friday dairy, beef and sheep were out at ARDEC for workshops. So I met the girls at the Pavilion and this girl wanted to follow me. So as we are driving out to 25, this girl calls me and says, "you know you could have taken Mulberry, no my dear it is closed, I freaking know what I am doing plus this is quicker!" Grr Then once we get on 25 I am doing 75-80 and she PASSES me, what the heck! So she missed the exit and I have to tell her where to go and then we end up being 25 minutes late! Grr I hate being late, if you are 10 minutes early you are late! Things went fairly smoothly with the info session and so forth. Then headed down to see Shannon, Darcy and Matt at HD. Things got crazy down there, oh was it funny and fun! PS Air Force spray painted cam with a big blue A and F! Stupid cadets, thats the crappy Cam and not sheared up! Saturday did some homework and hung out with Jen. We decided to not go to the game and get electrocuted. It was poring down rain, thunder and lightening. So I came home and worked on homework, I need to get caught up! Had dinner with Matt and then Eddie, Nicole, Matt and I watched A Night at the Museum. It was pretty funny. Sunday: ITS STILL RAINING:( Homework still calls, cleaning, baking cookies, oh and still more homework!

Come on now FALL, fall to pieces

I am officially going to Kansas City, MO again! I will be traveling with three of my closest friends to the AFA Leaders Conference, for those of you agriculturally challenged: that's Agricultural Futures of America. Luke, Matt, Jen and I have all be accepted to represent CSU. I was nominated for national sponsorship and have received it. My donors are from Kansas City also. Dr. Johnson, CSU College of Ag Dean, has my travel expenses covered! I am on my way! I am so excited as this was a great time last year for networking, making friends, fun and a great learning opportunity. This is also where I met Luke and got to know Jen more. Hard to believe it has already been a year!

Friday, Matt and I went out for Gelato and then went to the park and watch a baseball game. I "showed" my announcing skills and knowledge of baseball by commentating the game! Needless to say, it was pretty hilarious. I don't know crap about baseball! However, GO ROCKIES! they are up 2-0 in the series.

Happy Birthday Zack :) Congrats on getting the new truck also!

I had a travel consultation on Monday at the Health Center. They told me some things to look out for before I go to Costa Rica and when I am there. They also suggested a few things. Gotta love 'free' health care.

I met with Dr. Peel to talk about my reproduction test and ended up getting 12 points added back to my grade! Thank you god! Block and Bridle meeting was fun! We had a representative from CCA, Colorado Cattleman's Association, come in a tell us of the opportunities as college students in the organization.

I was elected to the secretary position for Ag Ambassadors (AA) for the next year. It should be a great year with AA. The leadership team is a great bunch of young adults, but then again we are the elite group in the college of Ag!

Tomorrow: Homecoming! Scholarship breakfast at 10, be there at 9:15 to help with registration for AA and then bbq/cookout at Matt's and game at 3. GO RAMS!

To everyone's surprise I don't have any test next week, however, I have three quizzes on Friday. Ram Chat for AA for prospective students on Wednesday That's it! Finally a week slightly more relaxed week. However I am sure that as it begins it will be just as crazy as ever!

Well hope all is well with everyone.

The three amigos!

Last week I had an A and P exam. I thought I was going to ace it and ended up with an 87%. Not bad, but wasn’t exactly what I was looking for. Short shorts and revealing tops: you are looking pretty good right about now.

Wednesday evening after Ag Ambassadors (AA) Stephanie, Jen, Matt and I meet up for some beach volleyball. It was all fun and games till the fire alarm went off at the dorm we were playing outside of. So Jen and Stephanie left and Matt and I played football.

Saturday NICOLE CAME TO VISIT! We went hiking at Horsetooth for about two hours. We got caught up on old times and it was great to see her, it had been way too long! And for the bad news: I got my first parking ticket. I to be honest neither Nicole or myself understand just where you are supposed to park then to hike where we did. Apparently you have to have a parking permit to park there, confusion:/

This past week my life was dedicated to Jen, seriously! I worked the Little National Western (LNW) registration table in the lobby of Animal Sciences Monday to Thursday 9-11, Friday 1-3. Things are starting to come around for the show. If anyone is interested in sponsorship or donating 90 pounds of hamburger for our dinner let me know! Along with this I had three exams: Reproduction, Statistics, Range Management and an Anatomy and Physiology quiz. My AFA application was due, so pray for me that I am chose to go back to Kansas City. Friday Jen and I went out for Thai food at Sri Thai. It was Jen's first time eating Thai and curry, but she liked it. Who would have thought that a plain, narrow minded Ohio girl would be exposing someone to Thai food. We then got ice cream and watched a movie. It was a nice relaxing day after the week that both of us had had. Saturday we got together again and walked around City Park, laid out and got some sun on the last day of summer and played a little volleyball. Jen decided she wanted to be introduced to the world of waxing! haha :) So I waxed her toes, and belly button then she let me pluck her eyebrows that had never been done before. I don't think she will ever let me do it again. Trust me wax before tweezing, it hurts a lot less. I have come to the conclusiong that Jen is my new Colorado Emma. Gotta love my girls!

A short note on work: DON'T GO TO WYOMING: flying ants will crawl down your shirt and pants. Zack, Tyler and I went up to doctor cows and fill mineral tubs. Apparently there was ants in the mineral bags that once we emptied and put the bags in the truck were upset and attacked Zack and me. The whole way home we were killing them, almost an hour! And let me tell you it isn't fun having ants down your shirt and pants when riding with two guys-not much you can do about it:/

This coming week is much more relaxed and smooth than last week. I only have two meetings and NO tests. However, two quizzes on Friday are in my glass ball! I have a few things I need to get done for LNW: sponsorship calls and donations. I guess I should also get my oil changed since I am almost 200 miles over! Whoops! And I need to write my Career Fair Article for the AA newsletter for the College of Ag.

What a wonderful way to round out the 1st month here :)

Thursday: built fence at work for the first time. Dang do my arms hurt!

Friday: Matt, Jen and I decided we wanted to hike Horsetooth Mountain. Holy crap I was unaware of what I was getting into. To get up and down it took about two-two in a half hours. It was quite the adventure. We discussed hiking a different trail every weekend.

On Saturday Jen and I had a cookout before we went to the game. We had corn on the cob, lamb shishkabobs and snicker doodles. We ended up losing the game 34-28 against the U of Cal Bear's. We made quite the come back in the last 6 minutes. Two touch downs within 1 minute! I went home and relaxed. Luke and I headed down to Brighton later that evening.

Sunday morning we got up, he made breakfast and we headed out to load 200 bales of hay. We then drove two hours south to Elbert, CO and then unloaded the hay and stacked it in this person's barn. Drove back to Brighton and then loaded up the pickup and headed north. We stopped for dinner and made it back to the Fort around 7. I was so tired I took a shower and drank some hot chocolate and went to bed early.

This morning as I was walking to my first class a red fox was running around campus! My body is so sore from fencing, haying and climbing Horsetooth.

Hope everyone's weekend was a fun as mine! :)

This is why they call them the "Rocky Mountains!"

Well I had to work the 25th at 6am. We rounded up cows and calves in Wyoming, near Cheyenne. We weaned the calves and loaded them onto semi-trailers to come back to ARDEC. The cows were palpated to see if they were pregnant. We also brought the two bulls back to ARDEC. I finally got home around 3. It was a long,hot day. However, the morning was extremely cold and foggy!

Happy Birthday Thom and Ryan-the 27th!

On the 28th I had a meeting at 7am for Little National Western. We are getting things ready for sign-up, the day of committee and publicity. Happy Birthday Carrie and Andrew!

On the 29th I lost a dear friend. David Witte was like a grandpa to me. He was always willing to help with anything. The times spent with him and Gloria at jack pot shows, state fair, county fair and many mornings spent at Tee Jayes will be remembered fondly. There was also the Annual College of Ag Back to School BBQ. Free food-what more could a college kid ask for?!

The 30th: Carrie arrived in Denver around 11:30.

The 31st: We spent time around Fort Collins. We ate at Gibs NY Bagels- the first place we ate in Fort Collins nearly three years ago! Then we had gelato-a first for me and many more times to come! Friday night we made our way to Estes Park. We meandered through the town and ate at Village Pizza. Raspberry Vinaigrette Pizza is pretty tasty.

Saturday we got up and ate breakfast at The Egg and I. And no Carrie nor I eat eggs. We made our way into Rocky Mountain National Park and hiked about 8 miles. We ate supper at Grumpy Gringo's and then went Put-Putting. Unfortunately Carrie won and that meant I had to buy Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Mmmmmm :)

Sunday we got up early and had coffee at Kind Coffee. As we left town we saw a huge bull elk grazing in the middle of town. We then headed to the Stables and went on a horseback ride into the park. We saw a young elk, but that way the only wildlife. We left town and made our way into Loveland to hit up the Outlets. We made it back to my condo and then went for supper at Noodles and Company. To wear off some of dinner we drove over to Horsetooth Reservoir and looked out on the town. We enjoyed ice cream and watched a movie.

Monday we headed down to Denver and watched the Rockies play San Francisco after getting mani's and pedi's. Then we walked down 16th Street Mall to the Civic Center and walked around the Taste of Colorado. Then unfortunately time has passed too quickly and it ws time to take Carrie back to DIA. I made my way back home and crashed.

Tuesday is back to school. Work and then more free food- Block and Bridle welcome back BBQ/meeting.

Wednesday- Happy Birthday Rachel!

Classes the rest of the week, work on Thursday and maybe Friday and the weekend, first Ambassadors meeting Wednesday, fixing my rear view mirror- it fell off! Just also trying to get some things caught up and cleaned up.

I also got a ski/snowboarding pass to Breckenridge, Keystone and A-Basin. I have discounted lift tickets to Vail also! I am very excited to start the season, it should be fun!

Back in the saddle baby:)

So the first week of classes are over and guess what I SURVIVED! I am sure you know that I would have any ways. My schedule looks like Range Management, Anatomy and Physiology, Reproduction, Technology in Agriculture and Statistics.

This week one of my good friends and I got together and caught up on each others lives. He made me dinner- duck! It was pretty good. We had teriyaki duck, peppers and onions with garlic. We also had caramelized carrots, well I guess it was really homemade honey. First off I don't eat peppers or cooked carrots, but I decided to be a good guest and I actually liked it.

Well I start work tomorrow. We are bringing calves back from Wyoming and preg-checking cows. It should be a fun, LONG day! I have also found out that I will be the only girl working out at ARDEC this year. We will be having about 8-9 kids work out there, all returning from last year.

Well I am looking forward to an event packed semester/year!

Home Sweet Home

Well I have made the journey back to Colorado. Mom and I left last Sunday morning around 7:20. We were able to see the St. Louis Arch on our drive and eventually stopped for the night in Salina, Kansas. Monday we got up and got on the rode and drove another eight hours. We unpacked my truck, got a bed and settled in for the night. Tuesday we got groceries, things for my room, etc. Wednesday we got up early and drove to Rocky Mountain National Park for the day. I had an Ag Ambassadors meeting that evening for Ram Camp. Thursday was a work day for Ram Camp and mom went down to Denver to the Art Museum and 16th Street Mall. Friday, I had duties to do for Ram Welcome and Ram Camp. I took mom down to DIA that evening and barely made it back home I was so tired. Saturday I got up early and headed up to campus for a long day of Ram Camp. I got home around 10 and crawled into bed.

Sweet Summer Time!

Where oh where to start....
Well dad flew into DIA on May 9th, we left for Ohio on the 11th and arrived home on the 12th. It was nice because the whole family was home for Mother's Day weekend. Carrie surprised mom by flying home and Matt came up from Columbus. I began working on Tuesday and got a Southdown and a cross bred market lamb on Wednesday. Dad and I went up to the cabin for a long weekend during Memorial Day Weekend.

June: I think Becky's shower was the 2nd. I think then we had a rehersal dinner on Friday and then the big day on Saturday! July: Matt, dad and I went up to the cabin for the Fourth of July for a long weekend. We worked on the cabin getting it cleaned and fixing up the outside. On the 30th I headed down to state fair.

August: We stayed down at state fair till the 2nd. I worked a few more days the following week. My friends threw me a going away party. This summer I also attended the Ottawa County Fair and saw Jason Michele Carol and Eric Church, then I went to Seneca County Fair, Lucas County Fair, State Fair and Wood County Fair where I saw Tracy Lawrence and Josh Turner.

This summer was very exciting a lot of new first and memories made. Sorry there isn't more details I was a slacker and didn't write them down this summer. But I will keep you all updated as school begins and all the happenings in the west!

Baby blue was the color of her eyes....

Okay so it has been two weeks and I apologize to all of you have been "out of the loop!" The Rockies have been good to me and busy!
Lets see I had a Chemistry Lab presentation: 100% on the 16th, a Math test on the 17th: 100% and I worked that weekend. We separated the cow/calf pairs then vaccinated, de-horned, and castrated the calves. We would have branded them, but we didn't have the brand. I got kicked about a million times by this stupid little heifer that of course was the last calf we processed. I thought it broke my thumb at first, but no worries we are "golden" like a retriever! Then we had lunch from the meat lab and just chilled out the rest of the afternoon.

This past week: I had a Chemistry test and Cattle Evaluation on Monday: 84% and 90% respectively. I went and talked with a girl about her condo, which let me tell you is REALLY nice. Wednesday: I had a lecture test in Live and Dead, yes that is number two in that class this week! Along with an Economics Exam: 76% on both, not so bueno:( Thursday: my Math projects were due (2) and finally Friday: Spring Branding Banquet. It was so nice on Friday that Nicole and I laid out and caught some rays! I worked on Saturday, we separated cow/calf pairs and AI'ed the cows that were in heat. We did two rounds: one in the morning and one that evening. Sunday: relaxation and homework! This weekend couldn't have been nicer! I love it!

This coming week: Live and Dead Cattle test Monday, Ag Ambassador tour for FFA kids at 1. No Chemistry lab. April showers bring MAY flowers! No Live and Dead the rest of the week. Wednesday last Ag Ambassador meeting.

Finals week: Monday: Health: 1:30-3:30, Math: 5:50-7:50, Chemistry: 8:00-10:00PM! Work probably all day Tuesday and Wednesday. Pick dad up at DIA Wednesday evening and hang out with him the rest of the week. Then I will be back in Ohio for the summer till probably the second or third week in August.

Baby blue was the color of the Colorado skies!

Back to the real world in three weeks:(

Okay so as far as the last post goes....Nicole feels that she needs to tell me these things on almost a daily basis and a didn't have a good post to input so I decided it would be slightly funny to type that. That is where all that stemmed from. Don't worry I am not MAN crazy, I am simply taking life as it comes!
Anyways this will be a mass update and a look forward.
Easter weekend: I stayed here and worked all weekend. I went to church at this little Lutheran church just off Prospect, it reminded me of Sacred Heart in Fremont. It was very modern. It was a reality check, a sense of serenity and peacefulness. As I looked out the stained glass windows the snow flakes couldn't have been bigger or coming down more precious. As far as work goes I worked with one of the Zack's on Saturday and by myself on Sunday. 11 more heifers to go, yes!
This past week: Two tests: Economics and Human Health and Disease. I was more than pleased with Health, I got the highest grade I have gotten all semester and that raised my grade, a lot! I got the flu Tuesday night and didn't feel good till Saturday. Left work early because of being sick and didn't go in on Thursday because I was so sick. Nicole left on Thursday afternoon. I decided that I needed to go to the mountains one LAST time on Saturday:( I wanted to ski all the black and double blacks I could and try out my new helmet! No I didn't run into any trees or otherwise. I skiing with this 40 something old man all day and it was great. We skied Too Much, which let me tell you lives up to its name: a mile of moguls-talk about burning thighs, the Enchanted Forest and Jacque's Pique just to name a few trails and the Alpine, Sierra, Timberline, Super Bee lifts. Check it out at http://www.coppercolorado.com/mountain/trail_map/index.htm.

Anyways the day was great, blue sky's, not a cloud in sight, over two feet of new snow in the past week, TONS of great skiing and the quickest drive I have ever had, 2 HOURS!
Sunday: I registered for classes for FALL 2007: A and P-Anatomy and Physiology, Range Management, Technology in Agriculture, Statistics and hopefully getting an override in Reproduction. Finished homework and Chemistry presentation for tomorrow. Math review session at 6, otherwise just relaxing and enjoying the great 70 degree weather! (Don't you wish you were me?!)
This week: Chemistry presentation-Monday, Math Exam-Tuesday, Ag Banquet-Friday, probably work the weekend.
The following week: AG WEEK! Monday: Chemistry exam, cattle evaluation, Wednesday: Live and Dead exam, possibly attending Jane Goodall-yes the chimp lady, Thursday: Math project due, Friday: Ag Day, Spring Branding banquet for judging.
First week in May/last week of classes: Live and Dead exam.
Final exams: Monday: Health, Math, Chemistry all add up to 1:30-3:30, 5:50-7:50, 8-10 PM, Ag Ambassador BBQ-which I can't attend because of stupid Chemistry final. Tuesday: Handling final?? Wednesday: Live and Dead final??? DAD FLY OUT: be here at 6 pm! Thursday: Economics Final?? Sunday: MOTHER'S DAY!

Key: ???= not sure if I am taking the optional final or if there is one or at what time.

These next few weeks especially the last week in April may just be the death of me. On top of all these "deadlines" I have meetings, homework, work and life.

Sometimes I stop to think, and forget to start again!

So apparently there is a list of reasons as to why I don't have boyfriend out here in Colorado.

1. I am a brunette.
2. I am ugly (i.e., therefore, I need to wear makeup).
3. I have been telling bad stories.
4. I am from Ohio.
5. I can't type.
6. I twirl and eat my hair.
7. I eat things in pieces and parts and pick the insides out.
8. I take too many naps, therefore, I have no time for a boyfriend.
9. I smell like cattle fecal matter.
10. And the final and biggest reason is... I AM STUBBORN!

Source: Nicole Lynn Genoshe (aka Goosh)

Some upsetting news :(

Well I forgot to inform all of you that the other week I passed out cold in the shower! I was feeling as if I was going to pass out or throw up so I decided I would rinse the conditioner out of my hair and forget the rest. Well needless to say I didn't make it that far...I blacked out and then I started screaming, "NO NO NO,!" I tried to turn the water off but I couldn't see obviously! So I guess I finally got it off but I feel down and into the next shower which had another girl in it, and another girl was across from me. They both stopped to see if I was alright and if I needed anything. All I asked for was my towel since I was naked and laying on the floor and no shower curtain around me, because I almost ripped it off! So I finally got up and went and laid down in my bed for a bit, then I got ready for class and finished or rather started my day.


Nicole and I went skiing this past weekend at Copper Mountain, of which may be our last time this season, tear tear! We may go this coming weekend, it just all depends on the weather. We had a great time, lots of laughs, memories, sun and great runs!
Okay so finally, I know that I am a RAM and I couldn't be prouder/happier, however, I still bleed RED! So what happened with the bucks tonight? I seriously am about in tears, they needed this one, revenge, its their turn for heaven sakes! Nice job Oden, holy crap I can't believe you are only 19, you look 30! And if you can't shot from the outside, then why do it? I guess I just can't wait till Diebler hits that court next year, then we will see what happens! Everyone is crying because it is the same two teams for football and basketball, get over it, obviously they were the best!

Anyway I guess this is enough of my ranting and raving. Looking forward to better news!

1000, 1500, 2000.....5800 SOLD!

Last Saturday I had to work and we had our annual CSU Bull Sale. We sold 37 bulls and 10 heifers. It was pretty fun, however, the whole week preceding was nice as can be, 60s-70s, sunny not a cloud in the sky, but this day it rained and was cold and dreary. The bulls were pretty excited and rambunctious!

I am currently the Sheep Co-Chair for the Little National Western. It is a livestock show that CSU/BnB put on for anyone interested. I will be working with the An101 students teaching them how to show, clip and train the market lambs they will be showing. I am pretty excited for this next fall.

Well looking ahead.... Skiing on Sunday, skiing next Saturday then down to the Springs afterwards for Easter Sunday.

Texas-holy crap you are huge!

Friday: We left after school and headed down to Mallory's house in Pueblo. Her mom had made us stew and cake. It was really nice.

Saturday: We left at 7 and headed to Lubbock, Texas. We drove down through New Mexico and then over to Texas. We drove through Amarillo around noon and then down to Lubbock. The hotel we were originally supposed to stay in was so creepy all of us girls were concerned. Travis went to check in and Mandy and Mallory went to look at the pool and it was totally green and there was half a bra laying in the yard. They screamed and were like we are telling Travis we are not staying here! Also there were NO cars in the parking lot. Travis came back and said, "girls we are not staying here. Where do you want to stay?" We were so happy! There was actually a water main break on the road so that is why we couldn't stay there because they had no water. We checked into our Super 8 Motel. We practiced at Texas Tech for like three hours. Then we ate supper at Whataburger. We headed back to the hotel and went in the hot tub and pool.

Sunday: We left around 6:45 and drove to San Angelo. We practiced till 1:30 at San Angelo State University. We ate lunch in the van as we drove to College Station. We checked into our Super 8 Hotel again and relaxed until we went to supper at this BBQ place of which I can't think of the name.

Monday: We paracticed at Texas A and M until lunch time and then ate at Fudrucker's. We went back and finished practicing. We went to Cavender's Boot Store and went bowling. We ate supper at Jimmy John's.

Tuesday: We got up and drove to Houston, Texas. Once we got there we walked through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, HLSR. That evening we checked into our hotel, Holiday Inn and ate supper at the Olive Garden. I gave a set of reasons and looked at some staples and went to bed to be ready for the contest.

Wednesday: The contest began at 10 and we finished around 4. We waited to eat supper with the livestock team and then we went out to eat at Razzoo's Cajun Seafood. Went back to the hotel and hung out then went to bed.

Thursday and Friday: We left for the awards banquet at 7. It lasted 8-10:30. Then came the most exciting part probably of the whole trip....we physically were stuck in the parking lot! We could not get out any way what so ever! We even had other teams helping us watch sides and ends. Then we even tried to pick it up! So this truck that was parked behind us we discovered it was unlocked and we found a cell phone on the dash and then looked for the keys anywhere we could think of, gas tank, tool box, under the floor mat-nothing! So we called the "DAD CELL" and he answered and we told him the situation and he came out and moved the truck so we were able to get out finally after at least a half an hour. We packed up the truck quickly and headed out at noon. We followed the livestock team. We drove up through Waco, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, then we drove through a little bit of Oklahoma and up to Lamar. I co-piloted from Lamar to Fort Collins, 2-5 in the morning. After Lamar, Colorado we went up to Denver and then up 25 to Fort Collins. We arrived back in Fort Collins at 5 am, unpacked the van and headed to bed. I woke up at 10 and started unpacking and just relaxed all day.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

We are leaving for Pueblo at 4. We are spending the night at one of the girls houses and then heading out early Saturday morning to travel south. We plan to get to Texas on Saturday. Then over the next three days we are going to practice at San Angelo, A and M and College Station. The contest is on Wednesday, awards ceremony on Thursday morning. We will head out that evening and drive all night and day to get back to FoCo by Friday morning. Then is is unpacking and relaxing for the rest of spring break and the weekend.

I will have my phone on me at all times so if anyone needs to get a hold of me, don't hesitate. I hope that everyone's spring break is happy, safe and fun!

KEYSTONE?

Okay so this is will be another weekly update...sorry

Wednesday: I had a Chemistry Exam and I was so surprised and happy when I got my grade back a 96%-I only missed one question.

Friday: I met with the Ag Ambassadors at the Livestock Pavilion at 9:10 PM and we proceeded to go to Cold Stones. Afterwards, we went to EPIC and played broom ball. Wow, was it a fun, but long night. I got home around midnight and tried to sleep.

Saturday: I got up at 5:30 AM to go skiing at Copper with Nicole, Preston, Dana and Rex. I was so tired after only getting like two hours of sleep because people in this hall are stupid and scream till 3 in the morning. Anyways skiing was great, conditions were awesome, clear blue skies, despite the wind and around zero temperatures. So once again we sat in some traffic on 70, this time on the way there. But for Nicole and I it was VERY enjoyable :) There was a truck full of boys in front of us. As they each turned around to look with sunglasses on we began to communicate. KEYSTONE?....a head shake on our part...COPPER....RED AND JERRY'S...??...TEXT ME @ ####...the texting began! We, well I tried to get them to go to Copper instead of Keystone, so we could ski together but they already had their tickets, so no bueno. So as the day went on they wanted us to join them in Denver to hang out for a bit, but we didn't get to Denver till around 5:30, we ate with the Williams at Colorado Mills Mall and then headed up to FoCo. If I was not so freaking sick I would have contenplated going.

On Wednesday I began to get sick..a cough...working outside in the wind from the devil on Thursday didn't help any and then broom ball on Friday and skiing on Saturday didn't either. So today, Sunday I am just resting and procrastinating on doing homework because I feel so crappy.

The upcoming week:
3 exams
2 meetings
Friday or Saturday leave for Houston for a week :)

I will try to update before Huston, but we will see if I have time and if I don't die from this cold.

Hey gang!

Okay so this past week was kind of quite, thank god! Only one test, one meeting and one practice. Nicole, Preston, Preston's dad and brother and I were supposed to go skiing on Saturday, but all day Friday they had blizzard warnings up like crazy! So we did not want to risk it and get stuck on 70 and have to stay there over night so we ended up not going. Hit up I HOP on Saturday morning and loved every minute of it...ITS A WONDERFUL CHOICE. Nicole and I went to the last home basketball game. It was great we kicked some COWBOY butt! Sunday I had to work, 8-2:15. A little bit of homework, a glorious nap, supper, work meeting and chill-axing. I watched a bunch of movies this past weekend and over all it was not quite as eventful and busy as I was anticipating, but that is fine. I got to spend some time with friends and just relax.

Upcoming events: February 28th- Chem Exam
March 6th- BnB meeting
7th- Live and Dead Exam
8th- Health Exam
9th- Leave for Huston
12th-16th Huston Livestock Show
19th- Swine Evaluation
20th-Math Exam
23rd-Live and Dead Exam
24th-CSU Bull Sale @ 1
28th- Chem Exam

Life before....

What was life like before Mike?
....I did not receive drunken phone calls at 1:30 in the morning....
....I did not have to deal with incompetent people at work....
....I was not treated sh*tty at work....
....the world had a lot less use of the word, a**hole....
....the world was a lot happier :).....

I was just bored and thought after the other night this was a good post :)

What is my favorite word/acting....Procrastination:)

Well its been awhile since I have updated, whoops! Hey now, don't yell at me though I have been so busy with school,work, meetings and what-have-you. On Monday I had my market lamb evaluation in Live and Dead and I did GREAT. I was very excited, I got a 96%, one of the best around me. On Tuesday I had my math test and I got a 100%. I work on Tuesday also- I processed calves:tattooing, ear tagging, birth weights, 4 CC of C and D and ear notching. Then I had to bring the calves in from the pivot pasture and the Conference Center pasture. Happy Valentines Day y'all! The day started off not too bad, then it turned worse. When you deal/talk with others who are down they bring you down, then I was having a strong hatred for Hallmark. They just needed an excuse to make more money and to tell the world, "hey this girl/guy is single." But anyways, I had class, a meeting for Ag Ambassadors, class, AFA meeting. Then Luke and I hung out for quite a while. And I have to say I was fairly impressed. So anyways the day ended up pretty good. It was just stupid of me to get upset and being pitiful- where does that get me? NOWHERE! Thursday I worked: we weighed heifers and took hip heights. I got my wrist smashed in between two steel gates with the stupid freaking heifers pushing on it. To this day it is still a little sore, I am pretty lucky I didn't get stepped on or kicked. Friday: I had my Live and Dead Market Lamb Exam. I am not too sure how I did, it was rough!
So Nicole left me for the weekend, so I decided I would rearrange the room. And I have to say I like it. I was sick of having to climb up and down. I did a TON of laundry and am working on homework. Since when Nicole and I are together we get minimal done, I will catch up on things. Scholarships are due soon and those need to be worked on, the Daytona 500 is tomorrow, I miss Eastern culture! I have practice at 1 on Sunday. Maybe a rendezvous with friends tonight.
This next week looks busy too! Practice, work, school, meetings, exams, ski and work. Wow! that wears me out just typing that! Anyways thanks too all for my Valentines Day gifts I love them all especially since they will feed me as well as tell people if I fall off the mountain!
Love and miss y'all :)

Randomness, a simple pleasure:)

So apparently... here in Colorado "God tells you to have sex." This evening on the news a story was presented about... kids were being sent a flyer that was from a church in Centennial giving sex tips and saying that this was what God wanted and encouraged. <- Talk about strange and wrong! So apparently... I don't know how to walk straight. I almost fall off the sidewalk and look as if I am drunk. Also, I walk prissy>I am not sure what this means but it is what I was told.

So apparently...I don't eat and I am anorexic. For more than one person and on more than one occasion I have been told that I don't eat. Are you kidding me? Have you seen me? I weighed myself today at the gym, and let me assure you I surely DO eat.

Nicole, Preston, Robert and I at Copper:)

Also, to recap on this past weekend...I went skiing-or I should say snowboarding at Copper with Nicole, Preston and Preston's best friend Robert. And no it was NOT a set-up. We had a lot of fun and we all are looking forward to hitting the slopes in two weekends. I was not very happy with my performance this time. I felt good, but it surely was not what I had done the weekend before. I think I built up my confidence too much and then I got it shut down this time. Oh well I guess I did need to be brought back to earth. Then on Sunday I worked. I was completely covered with mud! I had to process calves-tattoo, ear tag, weigh and give a shot of C and D. Then I had to bring the calves in on a sled. I was told that the next time I do that that I need to gain 50 LBS. Are you kidding me, that is the least thing I need! Leah and I had to push ourselves out of the mud way too many times-although it was pretty funny:) Then today, I had class from 9-3, 6-7:15. I feel fairly good about today, it went smooth and I got somethings done.

Nicole and I at Copper Mountain:)

Okay another tangent...What is so great about Valentine's Day? I believe that it is just singles awareness day and a way for the flower, candy and card companies to make money during this "down time." To be perfectly honest I feel that Hallmark made this holiday up to increase their revenue.

One more...I know that I am stubborn, but can you enlighten me as to why? Nicole told me this tonight and I agreed with her, but like I said can you tell me why you think this?

And the answer Alex is....

I am bored and I am doing what I do best, that is procrastination.

~So, click on this link and the answer will appear.


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Cramer Please!

Just a few words to start us out...this is the story of a man named Brady...to the left...who pooped?....Cramer please! Okay, okay so I will move on:
Thursday: Class from 9-11. Then I packed up. I washed my truck, vacuumed it out and cleaned the dash board. My truck has not been cleaned since I left Ohio in August. My dash board had seriously a 1" thick layer of dirt! Carrie and Abdul kept calling me telling me that their flight had been delayed. So finally at 3:30 I left, they should have been here at 2! I filled up with gas~$1.99 and window washer fluid. It took me over 2 hours to get to the airport (over twice the normal time). So we then headed to Copper. After trying to get to Bass Pro Shops off 70 on Quebec Street, well needless to say, we failed. So we kept on "truckin'" we stopped to eat supper in Idaho Springs at Wildfire Cafe. We arrived at Copper around 10:30.

Friday: We woke up, the temperature was -8 (without wind chill factored in), 45 mph winds. It was frigid. No skin was allowed to be showing or you got yelled at by the lift attendants. Lifts were being shut down up at the top because of the wind. The conditions were powdery but white out conditions. My ankle strap broke up at the top and I had to slide down on my heel edge half way down the mountain, talk about burn! Anyways I got my snowboarding "wings!" Yeah:)(the Coppercade)

Saturday: The wind died down, the temperature rose, the snow stopped and the sun came out! I skied today and it was a great day! Carrie and I walked around the village in the evening and did a little shopping. While walking we discovered 1/2 off RMCF-Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory-caramel apples-and let me tell you they are not just any apple, scrumptious! Plus they gave us chocolate covered strawberries to walk around with. MMM, MMM good! Carrie and I also went over to the hot tub and relaxed for a bit.(Carrie and I in a huge Adirondack chair)

Sunday: We woke up early and hit the slopes again. Abdul and I skied the back bowls-Copper, double black diamond, EX-expert terrain only! What an adrenaline rush, to look over the edge was seriously a straight drop off- 90 degrees. CRAZY! Carrie, Abdul and I had so much fun skiing and boarding this weekend. We headed back to DIA around 12:30. We stopped in Frisco to eat lunch at an all natural foods store and then got coffee in Idaho Springs. I set mine on my dashboard and went to do a U-turn. The coffee flew into my eyes and all over my nice clean truck. When we got back into Denver we finally made it to Bass Pro Shops. Abdul got a Buck knife, some things for camping and a leatherman. Carrie got a really cute pair of shoes. And I got my knife sharpened and cleaned. I dropped them off at the airport around 4:20 and got back up to Fort Collins around 5:30. I unpacked, did laundry, caught up on the net and started in on homework. I then studied for my econ test. And cried to my good friend, Ryan.

Monday: Class 9-3, 5-7:15. Today as in the the last day was not the greatest. I didn't do that great on my econ test. I missed a homework assignment and quiz in Live and Dead on Friday that I can't make up and I forgot my chem folder to turn in my lab assignment. Thank god Nicole brought it for me. Then got up in cahoots with people. I hit up the gym in the middle there to relieve some major stress. Ate some supper and was highly disappointed that What About Brian was not on.

I have a pretty busy week so I may not update that often. Meetings, school, work, tests, homework, skiing, scholarships and projects.

Any questions ask me~:)

Ahh...the sweet smell of Folgers coffee

Okay, so I have discovered over the past few months and I in general already knew that the internet cause drama in relationships and is the past where you can find out all sorts of juicy drama. When in a relationship DO NOT depend on the net to find out info about your "sig other" and don't ask your friends on the net to find things out for you. TALK, that is what god made mouths for, really I kid you not! I am constantly frustrated by people asking me about things on the net and then saying that "I shouldn't have read that or I wouldn't be dealing with this crap now." Well, duh, hello the net is so easily able to be hacked into, along with accounts, unfortunately. Also, when dealing with a "mid-life crisis," I think you have to be middle aged, however, I may be wrong. You are not having a mid-life crisis if your boyfriend of only a few months told you that he doesn't want to be married AGAIN. Him being married in the first place should set off some sort of alarm, then him be divorced, being like eight years older than you, you giving up your schooling choice to be with him, him going to have a kid with his ex-wife...HELLO RED light! Stop what are you getting yourself wrapped up in? You say that you love him, want to marry him and you have cried over this for the past two days are you freaking stupid? My gosh I just don't get people like you, you are throwing away your life. Then to top it all of your parents think that I am a bad influence and that you shouldn't/can't hang out with me because I have gone to college and, "you know what college kids do," NEWS FLASH, that's not me and never has been. I don't quite get why everyone thinks that I am such a horrible influence on people and that I do all these horrible things. Maybe you should wake up and smell the coffee genius!

So I slept with the Clown and I'll let you whip me if I miss behave!

I will work in reverse order...Have you ever been so tired that you are just off your rocker? In the words of my dear friend Emma, when you have reached this point there is no return to normalcy and you are in a state of "sleepy drunk." Today I woke up at 4:40 AM to drive 2-2.5 hours up here to school. I had classes from 9-3, took a math test and printed off my notes for this week. So by the time I got back to my dorm it was 3:45. I worked on some homework and then headed back out to class, 6-7:15. So at this point you are wondering why the explanation of "sleepy drunk" and the title "I'll let you whip me if I misbehave," I am so tired now and procrastinating, listening to random songs on the computer and this song came on: "I'm bringing sexy back," JT.

Sunday: We hung out most of the morning and then Nicole and I went to the base, and bowled. Let me tell you I am HORRIBLE. I think that I can count how many times I have bowled in my entire life on two hands, maybe less! Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory~caramel apples, life's simple pleasures! Then around 4-5 we went over to Nicole's dads side of the family, Bonnie's house. One of her cousins was in town from FL and announced his engagement.

Saturday: Bonnie, Diane (her mom), Autumn (her cousin), Nicole and I went up to Denver to shop around at Park Meadows. I got a really cute Hollister shirt for really cheap! In the evening Nicole and I went over to Preston's house, Nicole's boyfriend, to get in the hot tub.
(Preston decided that he wanted to wear Nicole's swimsuit!)

Friday: Around noon Nicole and I headed down to the Springs with her dad. in the afternoon/early evening Preston, Nicole and I went over to the Garden of the Gods. It is like these red rocks that happen to show up in the middle of the mountains. After supper Preston, Dana (Preston's brother), Brian and Tina (Nicole's brother and sister), Nicole and myself played Phase 10. It is a card game where you have to go through different "phases" and you accumulate points. Brian won and I was second~yeah for me I have never played this game. As for the other part of my title, "So I slept with the Clown," Nicole watched Saw III the other weekend and was scared that this plant in her room was the clown. I slept in her room this weekend, so that explains that!

(Nicole and I at the Garden of the God's)

Ahhh..stupid people! Do I just attract them or what?

Disclaimer: So if you don't mind lending me your ear and listening to me *itch continue reading.

Notice: So today at work I was fairly excited that I had things to do, most of the time I go there and there is little, menial jobs to do that take seriously 2 minutes. Casey (my boss) tells me that once another person gets there that we will need to shovel out the Heifer Development (HD) feed bunks. So Mike (the biggest, worthless piece of crap that could not drive me more CRAZY-literally) shows up and we start doing this after doing another small job first. As explained before Mike is worthless and the VERY LITTLE that he did shovel I had to go over and re-do. Ahhh! He is horrible, annoying, words can't even begin to explain this kid to anyone. So he decides that he is better than this job and me and that he will go find something else to do instead. So I am left to do the WHOLE job by myself, of which I really don't care but he took the truck and my music. So I was bored out of my mind and upset because this is what he does ALL the time. He feels that *hitty jobs are ONLY for women. I swear he is afraid to do ANY work what-so-ever. All he does it *uck around, ask anyone out there about this, they will tell you I am right. So for the WHOLE 3 hours I was at work I did this. My the time I was done I was covered in sweat: from the sun beating on me, wearing a black shirt, bibs with thermal pants underneath and insulated boots on along with my hair being down. My back is still killing me and it is 8:44 PM, numerous hours later. The snow was so heavy and then there was ice and silage also. So Mike just doesn't understand why I am mad at him. So I decided that I would go off on him and oh let me tell you I did, royally! My boss then asked me as I was leaving if any of the THREE guys helped me- I told him I will let you figure that out on your own-he knew that they didn't. I told my boss that I went off on him and he was proud of me and so was Toby, a kid that I also work with. They were very impressed with me and told me that anytime I would like to go off on him and heck hit him go for it! So as a result of all that shoveling I have ripped my thumb completely open and have a huge solid blister on my other hand. So I was pretty frustrated so I had to go to the gym and I biked 7 miles in under 30 minutes.

Final Notes: Well thank you for listening to my ranting. I am sure there will be more at some point:)

Why Ohio sucks:)

Colorado vs. Ohio

Colorado has the greatest accents, Ohio DOESN'T!
Colorado is able to "feel up" the sheep, hogs and cattle when judging them (come on people, lets think proper now!) Ohio you must stand back and "observe."
Colorado gives oral reasons, even in WOOL judging, Ohio you DON'T give oral reasons (what are they incompetent).
Colorado has snow, and lots of it, like 6 WEEKS worth, Ohio all it does is RAIN-they call it winter for a reason-SNOW!
Colorado has mountains, the Rockies to be specific, Ohio is FLAT, like a pancake:(
Colorado, everywhere you turn they all just about ski/board, Ohio has no skier's/snowboarders, what do you think you will break your butt or something?
Colorado has some pretty sweet trucks, lifted, big tires, exhaust, Ohio has few and far between "nice" trucks.
Colorado is feeding America, here in Fort Collins, we have a few sheep feedlots, and Greeley is known for its feedlots, Ohio has no feedlots, or at least none that I know about.
Okay, I will admit that Ohio does have a few things going for it like: The Buckeye's, wait is that it? Can that be all that Ohio is good for?
I am sure that I will add/subtract to this list sooner rather than later, but for now this is it.

I LOVE IT HERE.
I WAS MEANT TO BE A COLORADAN. GO RAMS!
~Nothing is more beautiful then the mountains, let alone covered in snow!

The Real "Brokebutt"

Saturday: I worked on homework and then Nicole and I went to the to Basketball game. CSU vs. BYU. The second half was so exhilarating! We won 90-78.

Sunday: The longest day of my life and many others! Nicole and I woke up at 5:15 AM, we got around and hit the road around 6. The roads were really bad, I mean WHITE OUT conditions. We finally made it to Longmont and got Starbuck's coffee. We hit the road again and meet Preston at Sliverthorn, about 10 miles for Copper. Preston decided to do a U-turn, which are legal here in CO and I about spun out in the intersection, then getting onto 70 was joyful, Preston freaked out and though that he needed to come back and help me! Needless to say we made it there. At this point the adrenaline is rushing and we can't wait to hit the slopes. With boards in hand we jumped on the bus and went to the easy slopes, a good thing we did because you won't believe what I am about to tell you. Can you feel the suspense? The first run: we made it some of the way down and Nicole took a pretty good fall: she was facing uphill, feel backwards, hit her butt and head, good thing for that helmet! We laid there for a while with tears in our eyes. We proceeded the rest of the way down. Nicole ended up walked partially down. Preston took her into the locker room and I did a few more runs. I get a frantic call from her, I don't understand a word she is saying. I meet them in the locker room, we went back to the vehicles, I took Nicole's boots off and Preston and I got her situated. He made me a sandwich and is convinced that I DON'T EAT, ha are you kidding me, have you looked at me lately? I headed back onto the slopes to board, and let me tell you I did GREAT! I only feel ONCE, three sumer salts and then I hoped back up. I left at 3 and gave them a call to see if they made it there yet. They said they have been stuck in traffic for the past three hours! They also picked her brother, Brian, who was at Breckenridge. He went off a jump and landed on his head, broke his helmet on the back. So they both were headed to the ER. As I sat in traffic for FIVE hours, all I could think about was them. I finally made it back to Fort Collins at 8. I watched Desperate Housewives and basically headed to bed, I was so worn out. I finally get a phone call at 12:30! Nicole was just leaving the ER, her brother broke his neck and she bruised her tail bone.

Monday: CLASS~ too much school! I had class from 9-3, but luckily I got out at like 1. Then from 6-7:15. I ate supper and hit up What About Brian and did some homework.

Tuesday: I woke up around 5:30 AM, I am sick of waking up early, I just want to sleep. I ending up getting up at 6:30 and reading till Nicole got back at 7:15. I got ready for the day: which entails LITTLE. I brushed my teeth and put on DIRTY clothes. I went and got coffee and hit up the Math lecture and lab. I went to work which was pretty good. I got lost driving to Flatirons and otherwise it was great. I went to my health class and then tried to go to judging, but the doors were locked to the pavilion. So I went to the gym and rode a bike for 30 minutes, ouch my butt hurts, man there is a reoccurring theme to this blog! Finally I took a shower, I SMELL :) Supper time: I seem to have forgotten to eat today, really I forgot, how this is don't i have no idea. Snowrider's meeting and then Gilmore Girl's: whats the deal with Luke and Lorelei?

Sorry for it being so long but a lot has happened over the past few days. Many injuries, long days, school, work and other activities.

I'm out like elephant pants!

Wednesday: Classes went fine, except for the 6-7:15 PM Chemistry class. I am going to need a lot of coffee to make it through. I hit the gym: biked and did the elliptical. I started reading for my classes and went to bed.

Thursday: Math class was so boring, we went over Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally-order of operations, SNORE! I got coffee and headed off to work. It was pretty chilly outside, luckily I got to work inside, however the conditions were less than pleasant. I finished cleaning out the metabolism barn pens and then power washed them. I checked on the cows out of the pivot and left. I went to Human Health and Disease and once again about fell asleep, I learned this stuff in Biology and Anatomy in High School and at Terra. But, that is perfectly fine, I like knowing what is going on. Hit the gym and Nicole convinced me to "do the circuit," ouch! Then we biked for 15 minutes. I want those Ohio boys to see what they missed out on, ha ha! One more day of classes and I only have one tomorrow and lots of reading to do. Basketball game on Saturday and then snowboarding at Copper on Sunday.

Hasta Luego~I eat too much Mexican!

Spring Semester Schedule

Monday: Agricultural and Resource Economics 9-950, Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation Lab 10-1140, Chemistry in Context Lab 1210-300 and Chemistry in Context 6-715

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Math in Social Sciences 8-850, Math in Social Sciences Lab 9-950, Human Health and Disease 310-4 and Wool Judging 3-5

Wednesday: Agricultural and Resource Economics 9-950, Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation 10-1050 and Chemistry in Context 6-715

Friday: Agricultural and Resource Economics 9-950 and Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation Lab 10-1140

~I plan to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-2, and maybe Wednesdays from 11-5 and Fridays 12-?. Weekends we will see, I plan to hit the slopes as much as possible.

Cowboy butts drive me nuts, except when they are gay cowboys

I woke up fairly early and got ready for class. Nicole and I walked next door to Newsome for breakfast, then headed off to class. I started off with Math. Of which was pretty much review for today's lecture and seems like is should be a fairly good course. Next I put my plate back on my truck and headed to work. I was pretty excited because I got to work with the ewes and baby lambs. I got to bottle feed two lambs that were so tiny it wasn't funny. The little ram lamb just went for it, while the little girl had no idea what to do and barely ate any. I came back and went to my Human Health and Disease class. This will be challenging for me, my professor's name I can't even pronounce, Veeramachaneni. He said nerves and I thought he said loved, why this should be interesting. Today was very easy, we discussed homeostasis, cells and things I studied last year at Terra in biology and then also what I learned in high school anatomy. I hope this will be a good course. It should help me when I go to take Anatomy next semester. I then went the gym, "I be up in the gym just workin' on my fitness." I ran 3.8 miles in 35 minutes. I came back took a shower and went to be a Mexican. Afterwards, I talked to Emma for 1/2 an hour, then on the net, then another 1/2 hour, boys are SO much drama and trouble. I feel so bad for her, they seem to really care about each other, however they just cant seem to make it work. I heard today on the radio that girls are supposed to be there for their friends in times of need and I am more than happy to do that however, Emma if you read this no pun intended, I don't want to be your therapist 24/7, I have my own problems.
So finally the day ended with a more than sore body, lower more than upper. Nicole and I watched Brokeback Mountain, and let me tell you I was quite supprised, I didn't realize it would be so graphic! However, the scenery was pretty. I pretty much laughed for the whole movie, the beginning is so slow though.