Why Don't You & I

Hey y'all! So it's been little over a month, so here's the dl on cp :)
Started at my new job first week of December. It is going splendidly, I love it, and overall it's awesome.
Started a new and final set of labs. This first segment actually ended yesterday, and I was finally taught by my academic advisor. He's awesome. I was late the first day, 20 minutes because I woke up at 6:56, and class started at 7. Formally apologized to Chef and he was forgiving. To continue, one day I was getting plates for dessert, and he was in the connecting beverage room getting hot water. Had bread pudding in the oven and was in a bit of a hurry. Chef noticed this and commented on my urgency, asked if I worked in a kitchen outside school ("yes") and further commented on how a number of the kids in culinary don't work in a kitchen outside school during school, made me smile a bit. Next day I mentioned I was a kitchen assistant at Sur La Table, and he mentioned he goes there every now and then, another small smile. Thursday of last week, I believe, I was French braiding a girls hair before class, and Chef noticed. He asked if I was good at braiding bread and asked how many strands I preferred to work with. Said I always enjoyed doing 4-6, the more strands the better the challenge. Yesterday, as we were working on our practical, Chef came around and asked questions and what not. He looked at what I was doing and said "I might have a job for you." Mind, he has a thick German accent, and the guy is pretty cool. Finished up plating and called Chef over to grade. Here's the plate

  Bottom left: a pistachio honey lace cookie with pomegranate seeds

Middle: Pistachio and ginger Jasmine rice pudding
Top right: pistachio honey lace cookie with a pomegranate-orange granite

 

He looked at it was like "may I try the pudding?" Sure. He tried, liked, and complimented on the uniqueness. Fast forward to after class today. Spoke with Chef. Asked if he knew of any good bakeries in the Dallas area. Paraphrased "Yeah, I know a couple. I would have to make some calls, but let me see what I can do." "Oh Chef, it wouldn't be until the end of May." "Oh, so not for a while then :)" "Yeah Chef." "Perfect then. Let me make some calls though and see what I can find. I know some people and if it were me I would hire you in a heartbeat." :D Long story short, he was sad I only got a B+ in the class, and not an A. Loved my take on things, it was different, and basically it was me and one other person that he wished had gotten A's in the class. But, commented on my view of flavors, coming to class early, hard working, diligent, the whole spiel. But yeah, I don't have a class with this guy for my whole freshman year, then I have one class with him and he's pretty much offering me a standing job. Yup, God is good.
 

Sorry for the novel, just a bit excited :)

So yeah. Two more days of class left for this calendar year. Leave for Michigan on Christmas night, flight takes off 8pm Denver time, and I get in to Detroit 12:30 the next morning. Call me crazy, but it's what worked and looking up Christmas Day travel, it's pretty desolate actually. Get to relax for ten days: sleep in, see family, relax, see the Hobbit twice, enjoy vacation. Yup, this has been a long time coming.
 

The first Wednesday after break, I am helping lead a worship night for Fellowship. This first year and I have collaborated on songs, gonna look over them during break, and then we get to rock out and worship God. Honestly, if I wasn't going for baking, I would look in to music because it is awesome to sing and be crazy.  

 

Decided I'm going to get dreads the summer of 2015. Have been wanting to get them for some time now, just haven't had the money and hair; imagine that :) This is the general idea, minus the beads

 

 

 I get to go on a missions trip to Peru, with Fellowship, during Spring Break. So pumped for that, just  need passport, raise support, and yellow fever shot.
 

There have been things that have gone since the last post, but with God the good things will outweigh and have a longer affect than the bad.

 

Here's the video. Suggested from a friend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jGYkAZo_8I

Weapon

What a day.
Trayed up 34 dozen chocolate chip cookies for lunch service. Thank goodness they were pre-portioned so all I had to do was put them on the tray :)
The guided interns each term do a Mystery Basket event; that was today and it went amazingly well and was a great time.
Gathered and were split in to teams, there were eleven of us so two of four and one of three; I was on the three team and somehow each team got just one BPA student. We had twenty minutes to plan our menu, then two hours to cook and plate, then a few minutes to present to the judges. One was the executive or sous chef from Vesta Dipping Grill, executive chef from Angel Heart, then the Pastry Chef at my site :) We had to do an amuse bouche, an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert. Pics with description and what the judges said about them.

Appetizer-Butternut Squash soup with eggplant skin garnish
Loved it, but wish we had put bit of the eggplant in the actual soup,
and it was a tad salty.

Entrée- Pork Loin, apple chutney, sautéed squash, and risotto.
Risotto was a little dry, and had no seasoning; which we found was at the bottom of the pot afterward :(
Squash was a little overdone, and the chutney was slightly acidic.
Pork was perfect though. The pork was just at temp when we pulled it out. We let it sit for a minute before cutting and plating. It was juicy and delicious to no extent.

Amuse Bouche- Shrimp Pico
Flat top seared shrimp with a pico de gallo. They loved everything about this dish, from what I can remember.

 

Dessert- Kiwi, Orange, and Mint Upside Down Cake
This was my doing :) So, I kept checking the cake and the front two were not baking all the way. Jacked up the temp a bit on the oven, and five minutes before pulling them realized the back of the oven was hotter than the front, so rotate, bake a bit, pull. Threw them in the cooler to chill for a few minutes, then flipped them on the plate. No joke, they were done bout 30 seconds before we had to send the plates out. The judges loved it, and all of them confessed the kiwi orange was an interesting combination, but they were impressed. Said it was nice and moist and warm, yeah it came out of the oven five minutes before I should hope it's not too dry. The only comment was to maybe add a cream component to it, and maybe a bigger plate.

We ended up winning the competition based on what the judges said about the dishes, back of house sanitation and what not, presentation of plates, and something else. The prize was having our picture taken with the judges, and then the spinning rubber chicken award- yes, I'll see if I can find a picture once they're posted- and that being put in a case in the culinary building with our names on a plaque :)

It was a fabulous day overall, busy but great.

Not really sure what this song is about, should probably look in to that. The artist is Canadian and love his sound. Enjoy   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo1hY2qNd3Y

 

 

 

 

Here's the team, with the rubber chicken trophy

 

 

 

And then all the interns and the judges

Waiting for Superman

Welcome to November Everybody!

Class registration went wonderfully! I had the numbers I needed, got to the page, typed them in, and within 20 seconds was all signed up for my final set of labs, and final academic. Really pumped to be starting up with classes again, and since enrollment is less than it has been in the past couple years, lab times are back to 7a instead of 6a. Hallelujah! That extra hour will make all the difference, really it will. Looking forward to the chefs I have, and I finally get to have my academic advisor for a lab.
Hmmmm....
Towards the end of September, I think, school held a career and job expo fair thing. As required for a grade, went to that and met a few people. Here's the short version, which is really isn't since this is a blog and I tend to ramble :) A company similar to Williams and Sonoma, in the kitchenware department, was there. Small table, and they're always hiring, especially at the location down the road from me. Inquired about the company, told the lady I might be interested, that whole spiel. Later that night, I applied for the kitchen assistant position at the Cherry Creek location, one nearby. Now, the kitchen assistant helps with classes in the kitchen in the back of the store. They help buy groceries for the class, prep, help the chef with students, does dishes, clean up.... kitchen assistant. So, no joke, the next day the store manager calls me to set up a phone interview. Play phone tag, and I think two weeks later, I am on the phone with an assistant manager doing, you guessed it, a phone interview. She asks some questions, availability, and other stuff. Fast forward a week, I am in the store doing an interview with the store manager, in the middle of the store. So... she asked me a few questions, and then took me back to the class kitchen, and then went to go get the floor manager on duty. Meanwhile, one of the resident chefs is getting things set up for a class or something. Floor manager is busy, so the chef interviews me instead. He finishes with the questions and asks for references. Silly me, I don't really have that many professional ones since I've only really worked for one company in the past three years. He asks for my academic advisor, I tell him, and he's like "oh, you have him. Cool." So, obviously this guy has a general idea of who this chef is. He gets the store manager, and she says she'll call references and get back to me in the next two weeks. Week goes by and I almost call her to check on things, but then she calls me and needs one more professional reference. Give her the assistant manager at work and the pastry chef at my internship site. Few days go by, and I planned to call her on Monday in case I didn't hear anything. Well, this afternoon the pastry chef gets a call. She comes back and says "That was the lady at Sur La Table. I gave you a good reference." BOOYAH!! So, the plan is if I don't hear anything by Thursday, to call and be like "hey, so am I in or not?" Huge prayers on that.
I honestly have no idea what I would do without my parents, whether they were someone else or no longer alive or stuff like that. Bible study has a trip planned to go to Peru during spring break and help out with a bunch of random stuff down there. I didn't go last year because I wasn't comfortable with the idea, but once they came back and talked about it I was determined to go this year. So, by the grace of God and love of my parents, they are paying for my reservation fee for this trip. Last year, the group was fortunate enough to have everything paid for through donations and fundraisers, for the most part, with a little left over in the end. I just need to write support letters, get passport updated, and vaccinations up to date. It would be a huge blessing if this were to happen.
Last thing
So, this all started on my birthday. A couple of us were early to Bible study, and we just chill and talk before it starts. Well, it was mentioned that it was my birthday, and people asked what I had done that day to make it special and what not. I had gone to breakfast that morning at a well known A.M. eatery in town. A friend mentioned that I should have said something, he would have come out and said "hi" to me or something like that, I had gone to a different location than the one he works at. He also joked that we should go together next time, or along those lines. A few weeks later I threw the idea at him again, and he said since he works there it gets boring and he gets the food for free; but, there was this other place he had been meaning to check out. Turns out, one of the two locations is half a block from my apartment. I texted him and we planned to meet up and what not. Well, lovely money issues, I texted last Sunday and said I wouldn't be able to go since money was tight. He replied that he had his heart set on going and would cover me because he didn't want to go alone. So, forward to Tuesday morning. I am sitting with a friend and we are enjoying a delicious breakfast. We talked and chatted, and joked and enjoyed each others company (I hope). We finished up and walked out and parted ways. It wasn't until a few hours later that I realized our waitress hadn't asked if the checks were separate or together, and she had put it on one bill and handed it to him. It was mildly humorous once I figured out what had happened. I had a good time though and it was quite enjoyable.
Long story short- I know still rambling, you were warned- I will not be going home for Thanksgiving or Christmas, because finances are tight and stingy. However, I will be going to Peru at the end of February, and then joining the family in Cancun a few weeks later.
It has been a long term and year. But, it has all been worth it in the end and God has a reason for it.

This song is off of Daughtry's new album. It was released as a sneak peak single a few weeks ago, the album release is November 19. So pumped :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXjXKT98esw

Awake and Alive: Far From Home: Life is Beautiful

What a day. Had work this morning, in at 4 :) Time to register for classes again, and through personal confusion I'm not permitted to register until Wednesday, so 4 or 5 am on Wednesday I will hopefully have my winter labs and academic, or it looks like I will be taking a term off.
Internship went well, and I had bought a baking book at Tatterred Cover on Saturday. Brought it in and we're using about 5 items from it for desserts this week :)
Got back from internship and ran a few errands, almost got hit by a car but that was my mistake. Picked up a slice of pizza for dinner, and as I was coming out a middle aged man in army garb came up to me, with the general phrase "I'm homeless, do you have any spare change?" Not wanting to really pull out my wallet, I said "Sorry, I don't." As I was walking away I sincerely felt bad for not giving him the change in my pocket that I had just gotten back from the pizza. Now, the place isn't far from my apartment and I had the box in my hand. Two guys were walking the same sidewalk as me, but going the other direction. Jokingly one held out his hand and asked "For me?" "You guys want it?" "Sure?" "Here ya go, it's bacon cheeseburger. Enjoy."
Now, this pair of men looked a little worn, but not as bad as the first gentleman. I had no problem handing them a slice of pizza that cost me more than the change I would have given the first guy. This is my dilemma for today, and honestly it will bug my heart for the rest of the day, and probably week.
Asked a friend for these song titles for post title. Have the first two in my personal music, but the last one is uhhh.... interesting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aJUnltwsqs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7JvWbHSG7E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJDDxHIaaVk

Wake Me Up

Well, as of this past Wednesday I am 21. It's kinda scary but somewhat surreal. Was up early for work, then went out for breakfast with me myself and I, internship, then Bible study. It was a long day, but well worth it.
Internship is going quite well. Love the people in the kitchen and they are awesome to work with, even when it rains for almost 24 hours and the basement starts to flood :)
Work is another story. I'm not getting many hours to begin with because of school and the fact the store isn't open after 5 in the evening, but I when I am there I feel like the GM is taking advantage of that. Feeling underappreciated and a lot has gone down in the past few days, and the next week or so to come, so combined with whatnot I am about two seconds away from quitting. I can't bring myself to do that though, leaving the store in a rut with other employees lessening their hours. The Panera nearby is hiring a café associate, basically a general use person. It would be a huge blessing to get that job because then I could have more hours since they close later in the evening. It's also well within walking distance so I would be saving on gas too.
On a better note, the worship leader at church helps run the Bible study at school. I had mentioned to him that I was interested and have been watching rehearsals these past two Sundays. Church is starting up with Tuesday night services, same thing as Sunday mornings just on a different day. He asked me to sing harmony with another lady for this Tuesday and then Sunday and Tuesday following. It would awesome to be able to get that opportunity.  
It's been a hectic week altogether and I don't think the next couple are going to be any better.
I had heard this quote before, but a couple times it was mentioned at camp by some of the resident staff. In a nutshell it explains what I feel right now, and how I want to feel in the long run:

“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world." C.S. Lewis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrbM1l_BoI

I Am A Stone

To say that today was eventful is an understatement-

Had an informational meeting for internship stuff at 9a this morning, at school. I woke up early with the anticipation of leaving early, getting there on time, that whole spiel. It's a good thing I did leave early, 45 minutes before I had to be there, which would have given me 30 minutes for morning traffic and what not. Got in car at 8:15, and by 8:17 I was walking; because some lovely imbecile had taken the front tire off my bike. Yes, walking.
About a week ago my parents and I returned from an escapade in northern Colorado, my car was parked in a secure lot, and all was well. I went to turn the key, and the display panel said "Steering locked, turn wheel/try again." After much frustration and deliberation my dad got it to work. He said if this ever happened again to call him and to let the dealership know what had happened when I took it in for service next.
Fast forward-
Little under and hour and a half to walk about 3.5-4 miles to school. Was 30 or so minutes late, but didn't miss anything important. Got whites for this year, and filled out some paperwork, and I headed back to the apartment. Grand totaling little over 7 miles of walking today :P
Around 1:30 my car was being towed to the dealership. They diagnosed the problem and gave me the general numbers. Not a pretty sight for a poor college student let me tell ya. So, for the two hours it took them to fix the problem I was balling my eyes out. How was I gonna pay for this? I had some in savings, which meant all that overtime from this week was going straight to next months rent. Called dad, he called mom, she called me and assured everything would be alright and that we are most fortunate to be able to afford these kind of surprises.
I walked in to a place to get some ice cream, right after talking with mom. Guy at the counter said hello and asked how I was doing (general 'customers walking in be friendly stuff'). I wanted to say good, but pretty sure my massively puffy eyes said otherwise. He asked what I wanted, and I told him. Got to the register, and he said he'd cover it. "Are you sure?" I asked. "Yeah, don't worry about it." That gesture made my day and actually put what the ice cream would have cost in to the tip jar plus some. It was raining, which actually made the end of things even better.
Got back to the dealership and everything got finished.
It is now 7:53p and I am snuggly in bed, candle lit, listening to Philip Wesley Pandora station, just had some sour cream and onion kettle chips, and a bowl of blueberry flax granola. The past 12 hours have been the craziest I've had since being back, but I will look back on this and figure that God had a plan for this happening and live on in life.
Back in the whites and houndstooth tomorrow :) So excited to be back in the kitchen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNtx3IB-Y64

 

Lost in You

Hey blog world!
What a crazy past couple months.
Camp was awesome as usual, but as usual it was came with lessons that I thought I would not be learning. Started off as kitchen assistant on East Side. Some things happened and I took a break from that for the rest of the summer. Did archery for a week, west side trading post for one, then back to archery for weeks 9 & 10. The PTS were a huge blessing, and the kids that came down to the range were sweet hearts and a pleasure to be around. I honestly don't know how to describe this summer without either breaking into tears, or yearning to just be done with school and go back for seasonal staff for a bit. As always though, it was an honor and blessing above all to serve at camp again, and I don't think I can thank God enough for the people He has put in my life and what He has taught me those three months.
Was home for a week, packed, got some things sorted out, then headed out to Denver.
I have been living in my apartment for about a week and a half now. The location is quite perfect, persay a few things. Whole Foods is half a mile walk, Denver Public Library is half a mile walk, and Panera is .3 mile walk :) There is a lovely little coffee shop just around the corner, and downtown isn't too far off either.
I'm on the fourth floor, and no joke the people across the alley are no more than 5 feet away, but it's not too bad overall. Layout is a studio, which basically means one big room. Fridge, stove, sink, little oven, microwave, the basic works to get by without too much fanciness; but the company that runs the apartments feels the need to charge top dollar, whoop tee doo :P
Back at my old job, along with the internship (further detail below), for a few hours a week. The manager was more than happy to have me back, but was kinda sad to hear my limited hours. I love this location though and would be more than happy to go back full time if the occasion arises. Internship: it's basically Monday through Friday, 7a to 3p, but that could change with special events and such. At the moment I am the only intern, but there is the pastry chef and she told me it was going to be hard work, but it is fun at the same time if we make it that way.
More in the past few days. I worked 10.5 hours because someone had to go home early, which wasn't too bad because it was closing and it was the assistant and myself so we got everything done in a timely manner and what not. Oh, and work is little over a mile walk so been doing that walk twice a day for the past four days, yay for exercise at creepy hours of the morning; but no, it's actually a pretty safe and decent commute.
Was coming back today from work, and my bike is in a locked enclosed area on the side of the apartment building. Quickly took a look, and my front tire was missing. So, unless I can learn to do wheelies anytime soon, thinking I should bring the bike up so further damage does not ensue.
Furnishings are almost complete, except three drawers on the kitchen table. Story on the sofa. I was coming back from something a few days ago, and a couple was putting a recliner and loveseat on the curb; signs saying free. I inquired and the guy said I could have whatever I wanted. Long story short, I now have a lovely light tan leather loveseat in my apartment, and minus a little sweat from putting it in the elevator, it was free. Could use a little TLC, but thanks be to God for the provision and blessing; especially since it's leather, aaahhhh (angelic singing :). Anywho....
That's life up to this point.
Actually quite anticipating the start of school, seeing friends, and to get on with life and start new adventures and meet new people and to keep going.
Oh, and Ikea tells people to put their furniture together with someone because then you can both have blisters on your hands from putting a table together :)   
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpH_iYJNAq8

Feels Like Tonight

Today was registration for fall term. Woke up to sign up by 4a, then learned it was at 5a. Went to work and explained the situation to the manager on duty, she said it was cool. 4:59 rolls around and I am at my laptop waiting for the clock to change. 5:03a and all the baking sophomore labs are closed. Went to academic center, explained the situation, they said email Dean of culinary, did that, he said to fill out a cap override, went back to academics, filled out the form, went to him to sign it and he said he couldn't because he had already let 4 people pass the cap. So, unless the university decides to offer ppm sophomore labs, it looks like I will be taking my final set of labs will be during winter term.
Talked with mom and she said it's God's plan and He may use that for me to work and live in an apt during that fall term, then do class winter term; or use that term to do seasonal staff at Barakel; or go to Providence for that term and see what's out east.
I just hope it all works out in the end, but the effects may not be immediately noticeable.
On a better note, the sunday after I get home from school, rents and myself are going to a Tim McGraw concert. Truck yeah! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2judm5t9Qdo  

Iris

Third tuesday in a row, let's make this a tradition and have it snow for the rest of the year; yeah?
Well, regardless of the lifestyle of some people in Colorado, I still want to stay here after graduation. It's far from home, but I need to take this leap and start a new chapter. Yes, it'll be tough with paying off loans and probably working two or three jobs, amongst other things, but I'm looking forward to what God has in store. There's nothing really calling me back to MI except family and friends; mostly family and one friend since the other friend is about 8 hour drive and have formed new friendships during this year. I'm ready for this, and if I don't talk the step now then it'll be a while before I get up the courage to do it again.
Haven't posted videos for the past couple songs, so here are a few of them.
Iris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdYWuo9OFAw
Wonderwall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hzrDeceEKc
The Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuQKt36HFjY
Into the Wild
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRtWInxI1pg
Every Teardrop is a Waterfall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyMhvkC3A84
Save the World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXpdmKELE1k
Don't You Worry Child
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y6smkh6c-0
Stubborn Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJWk_KNbDHo

Wonderwall

It's the middle of April and a week ago we had a snow "storm" resulting in about 4 inches on the ground. With the idea that it was going to get worse as the day went on, JWU canceled school; I only had one class so got to stay at work a bit longer. Well, today we got about 8.5 inches. Think they shut down? Nope! The roads weren't that bad, it's just irritating that with the placement of lab rotations and such administration decided to not cancel, even though it was worse than the week previous, blagh!
Funny thing too, I took a 5 minute nap during class today. Had been up since 4:30a with the prospect of it taking forever to get into work. The prof was understanding and actually found it kinda funny. It worked though and I wasn't tired afterwards.
4 weeks left of this school year, 1-1.5 week break then off to BARAKEL!!! WHAT WHAT!!! Yeah, just a bit excited. All signed up for housing, and class registration is in 2 weeks.
Got a leadership position for fellowship, the one term I'll be there :)Really looking forward to that.
Well, enjoying U2 station on Pandora, some Mango tea (it's okay), and get tomorrow morning class off because the teacher is nice that way; maybe I'll work for the first time in a few months, eh? :) Year is going very well and can't wait for it to be over.

The Grace

I learned a few weeks ago that 3rd graders are no longer required to learn cursive. A guy in a group project doesn't know how to write, and even though they knew I was gone for the weekend, my group still did not work on the project that is due Wednesday. I emailed the prof last night apologizing in advance for a potentially crappy project. They chose to spend the weekend getting high instead of working on the homework. I FRICKING LOVE PRIVATE-PUBLIC SCHOOL! 
On top of that I have two other "papers" due wednesday and work and class in between.
So my eggs were under cooked this morning and resorting to a bagel and cream cheese I hope the day goes better.

Into the Wild

It's been a while, but the month has gone by splendidly.
Finished with labs for the year, so this next term starts academics: adv composition and communication, marine biology, quantative analysis, and food and beverage cost control. I'm actually looking forward to these classes because it will be nice to have concrete information and be graded on that, not just that your puff pastry didn't turn out or the chocolate didn't temper.
Had a lovely spring break. What was a 4 hour delay at DTW turned into 6, and then we sat on the runway for 1/2 an hour as the plane got de-iced. Finally arrived in Alpena little after 7p. It was good to spend the weekend at camp. Had my interview for ES cooks assisstant, and that went quite well so hopefully that news should be coming in the next few weeks.Slept probably an average of 10 hours during the week and had busy but successful days. It is nice to be back in Denver though.
Checked facebook this morning waiting for my flight, and the goal is to not check it at all, or extremely minimally this term. So far, nothing :) Pat on the back.
I also wanna use any time that would be used to be on facebook as time to study, get back to reading the Bible, and just make better use of my time overall. Sort of an idea from something I saw on pinterest a few weeks ago: "If the withdrawal is so difficult, the end result will be worth it."
Also, gonna try to not drink pop and juices; sticking to water, tea, coffee/caffeine drinks, and milk. After watching a documentary on corn, yes the yellow stuff, I'm also trying to stray away from food/drink with corn syrup, or any corn product for that matter. It's been a bit difficult, but have found that a fair number of store brands items do not have corn in them, cheap and healthy :D boo yah!
That's life and have a lovely day

Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall

Thinking I might drop off the facebook map for a bit, just once this year's labs are done. It's a waste of time and there's something more exciting about updating a blog than updating a status. Just a thought.

Save the World

Have been up for 40 minutes- it's 8:11 am- and in the past two hours I have received a textual reminder of "4 weeks", enjoyed some mighty tasty Australian yoghurt, found out my gpa is boosted to a 3.43 :), and had a short conversation with mother.
Had three days of class this week, and so far things are going well. No one is at each others throats yet so I think we'll survive. Have a 4 page rough draft due thursday, along with a whole project for this baking lab, fun stuff not. 4 weeks from today I will be on a plane headed to an eventual destination of Alpena, and from there Barakel :D
Got Swedish House Mafia from Target last night, love their beat and think I found a new workout/trip home cd. The springy weather is to continue over the weekend so that is a bonus.
Have academics next term, that means skirts and cute outfits as much as I can muster them!!

Don't You Worry Child

It's a beautiful sunny spring day here in Denver. Yes, sunny and spring type weather at the end of January in Colorado!
Walking back from class, I realized two things-
1.) People are swearing more
2.) Reading levels are down
3.) As a result of low reading levels, people are choosing words that are easy to say, have multiple "uses," and just slip.
What is this world coming to?
Our hall is having a "sex week" first week of february. Sorry, but by college shouldn't we all know about the birds and the bees? Could the talk be more about abstinence, protection if you do, and just overall talking about the subject. Once again, what is this world coming to?
Started new class with an old chef, things are going well and all should be well in the process. Got an "A" in my cakes class. Good week so far, with only one day left of labs because we had monday off for Martin Luther King.

Stubborn Love

Changing out laundry, and this guy is talking with his friend about how he p'oed a girl, he was "sorry" and was drunk, and how he was gonna go have sex with this one girl in another hall, and he doesn't even know her name. PATHETIC!! Why would you do something when you don't even know her name, obviously you're not in a committed relationship. Two nitches that I despise about secular university. People getting drunk and getting a girl mad, then going to do the nastry when you don't even know the person.
My rant for today.

Come Thou Fount

What a day, what a week, what a week to come, and what a month to follow.
Day: Had work this morning for 6.5 hours, and it went quite well except I really messed up an order, or two, and some controversy between employee and the assisstant manager, but my goal is to not get involved with that sort of thing. Went for a good 4 mile bike ride, at least, and now just finished Dark Knight Rises and working on a hat.
Week: Four day weekend, and friday and today it was like spring so good start to that. Cakes class is/went well, the practical is on tuesday. We're supposed to decorate a cake with buttercream roses and such. Except for maybe one time of practice , I have never done stuff like this before. Pretty happy with it :)            

 

Week to come: Practical on tuesday for cakes, and we have ten minutes to make a mocha buttercream torte, hahahahaha, funny chef. The other part is a birthday cake, which is what the flowers are for. New class on wednesday, new chef well not really, had her for first two labs last term, and two people in my group that I don't particularly care for.
Month to follow: Chocolates and Confections for my last set of labs for this year, which I'm looking forward to that one alot, what girl doesn't love chocolate? :) Following that is Spring Break, of which I am flying into DTW, then 4 hour layover, then APN and Barakel for the weekend :D Chilling at home for a long week, then back to school for the final term of this year.

Let's see, sent in my Barakel application over Christmas, I think, talked with mom few days ago. She talked with the cook on WS, and he told her that I was pretty much in the program, the interview was just a formality, and I worked with the other girl who would be doing the other side of camp, so it'll be a great summer if all works out :) Of course, I will do a little jig of joy when I get that letter, hopefully accepted and I get to work at on of my favorite places on earth, and fulfill a graduation requirement, two birds with one stone baby :)

Kinda sad I'm not home for the auto show, maybe next year. So, that's the past few weeks in a nutshell. the next few will be even more exciting I'm sure :) 

 

Goodbye

New hair, new ipod regretably (sp?), new year, and new adventures.
For english class we have to do this project basically making a statement and documenting it and seeing how people react. I honestly had no idea what to do, but in the past few hours I have worked up something and put it in place. I think I spent a good 15 minutes just walking around campus trying not to look too obvious, I think that actually made it worse. Here is the end result. Will take a picture tomorrow morning and afternoon and evening, and following in pattern until tuesday morning before class.

 

Obviously it's a bad sewing job, but kinda like it. Will see how people/security takes to it.