Girls + Tall Ships

It is lovely having girls at Tall Ships shows with me. I remember the days when Kait would live in Chicago, and I'd be so lonely. I played my Nintendo DS by myself on the couch, but now I'm blessed. Kait lives back in Grand Rapids + Kristan + Andrea (Love those girls!)

So Beardcore Festival 2008 was Saturday at Skelletones. So many kids were there -- and it was great! Brett got his nose all bloodied up on accident. We were proud!

We hooked up the cable in our apartment last night and it works! We did a "we have cable" happy dance. Brett got me hooked up for the season premier of Desperate Housewives Season 5. SO GOOD!

Grand Rapids

So many kids my age cannot wait to get out of this city, when I couldn't wait to get in. I have no urgency to get out. I have every intention of staying until I absolutely have to leave (children, buying a house - which I will absolutely do in Grand Haven) but other than that I'm good. I plan on traveling the world someday, but I'm content spending the majority of my life here. I'd love to live in Chicago for a year before we settle down anywhere, especially if I could find a good job there to start out after college. BUT. If I could find a good job in Grand Rapids first, I'd definitely be the one to stay here.

I don't know what it is - maybe it's my school that I love so much. Maybe it's my old life (which is currently turning into my new life) that I waited a year or more for. Maybe it's the amazing memories I have with Brett here. And Jen. And Tall Ships. And all the new friends I've made here. Maybe it's Skelletones and the history of it all. Maybe it's when I used to razor across the bridges, and stop and stare over the water and love how gorgeous it all was. Maybe it's the many trips on Michigan Avenue to drive out to Grand Haven. Maybe it's our apartment in heritage hill. Or the walking, the festivals, the coffee shops, the museums, the fish ladder, the tire swing, the fountains, grand coney, arnie's. It could also be my passion for riding my scooter through downtown + being in scooter club. Maybe it's because I grew up in the worst town with the worst memories, and this place I created a new start with has meant so much. I don't know what it is.. but all I know is that I love it.

Tall Ships

Love these boys.

(especially the one in the middle)

Punk Rock

Ever since I was fourteen years old, I've been going to shows. It's affected my life greatly. All of my great friends and experiences have come from being a part of this. Most importantly, I found my husband because of it. (the gorgeous drummer for the potentials, yahoo!)

We went to "The Daac" last night and they had fliers posted all over the walls. Brett and I stared at the walls for quite a while smiling over 'Screeching Weasel' coming to the Ice Pick in the town I grew up in in 1988. Even shows in 1986, the year I was born, were happening there.

When I think back on my life, it's the most important thing to affect my life. Most kids in high school got into it for a few years and now have nothing to do with it. I'm still going to shows. I'm married to Brett, who stills plays in a band. I'm still friends with all the kids at shows. I never gave it up. I don't think I ever can either. It's too big a part of me. It always will be.

House on the Hill

I'm enjoying our home in Heritage Hill currently. It's not exactly what I had expected for us in Grand Rapids, but after time spent there, it's quite perfect. It's a ten minute walk downtown, a two minute scooter ride. I love it. I love Grand Rapids. Our neighborhood. Our lives. Although crazy right now with carpooling and schedules, I'm content.

Last night, we walked downtown to 'Celebration on the Grand'. Tons of people downtown, sun setting and bands playing made for a great atmosphere. We went down there with Tim and Landon to meet up with Peter and Sandy. We laid blankets down to watch the fireworks. It felt like the night lasted two seconds. It always does lately.

School is going great. I'm done with my first week. None of my classes seem too scary, maybe a bit of work entailed, but I'm ready and excited for it.

{hubby and me in our apartment}

September Begins

September begins. I'm looking forward to it as well. I'm looking forward to time slowing down a bit as the weather cools. Fall classes began today. It's definitely not fall yet though. I'm sitting at Biggby right now. The air conditioning still isn't fixed from when I worked here. Barf.

My classes seem great so far. I had Introduction to Digital Media and Design Drawing 2. I was nail-biting nervous for drawing, but my professor seems amazing. I felt so great listening to him speak this afternoon. I still have two more classes to have the first day of, but I know this is going to be a great semester already.

I scootered this morning with Jen. I'm back at Kendall full-time for fall classes. I have a bunch of new amazing music thanks to my husband. I live in downtown Grand Rapids. I can walk to Rosa Parks Circle. Everything I loved about my life and lost for a year, I've gotten back. And I still have Beacon Recycling this time. I have everything I need.

{i dont know how i lived without this before}