Spring already!

Well, technically it is spring and the sun is shining today, but it's a little cool for my tastes. Soon enough though. I've been busy with travel and friends recently. Amee and Christina were both in Philly last week. Christina had some schools to visit and Amee was spring-breaking with me. It was so good to see some Iowa folks, though a little odd to see them out of context. Still, it was a fun visit.



Then, because John had a couple of days between jobs, we went to Atlantic City and met up with Dan and Christina there. I had never been to AC nor have I ever gambled so it was an experience. I still haven't really gambled but I know how to play craps now. It was good to visit but I can firmly say that Atlantic City isn't really my place which leads me to believe Vegas really isn't my place. Good thing I have no plans to ever go there.

This week is calmer; just class and some chores. However, I leave on Friday for the Eta Sigma Phi Convention in Memphis. I'll be there until Sunday and I'll see some more Iowa kids as well as people we met at last year's convention. I'm kind of crashing the event with another girl but hey, they should be happy to have such enthusiastic kids around. Hopefully, I can figure out a way to see some of Memphis too. I can probably convince some kids to ditch. Otherwise I'm on my own.

As for Vancouver, I'm checking apartments every couple of days to see how the market is. It's a little expensive but oh well. The student visa thing will be a breeze because Americans and Canadians are practically the same people. I can just apply for it when I enter Canada. Very nice. I still don't know much about classes and I feel like I should have some paperwork to fill out but there's nothing that I can find. I want to visit in April/May so I can at least get eyes on the campus and some people I'll be seeing every day. I'll focus on that once I'm back from Memphis.

Spring Break

In Laguna Beach for spring break. It's obviously warmer here than in Philly but not sunny like I hoped. Maybe tomorrow. Mom and I flew out early to escape the snow storm which was a wise move. I have to figure out what to do with myself while I'm here. Sure, I have homework and can read but there's no Wii Fit which is my new favorite thing. Also I want it to be really warm and summery so I can go to the beach.

Anyway, I'm making John take me to the Flower Show when I get home. And hopefully his mom too so he can look like a thoughtful son and so I can meet her. We went to the Victory Brewing Co. this past weekend which was fun. Excellent beer and fun people around those parts. Next time I think we'll have to eat there too. I'm trying to make us do more fun things. I'm thinking some hikes, picnics, baseball games, Amish country, and who knows what else. It's going to be great.