I have so much to look forward to in these next few weeks!
October begins tomorrow, which is exciting in itself. I love October--there is beautiful leaves, brisk autumn air, and a reason to drink warm beverages. PLUS everything is pumpkin flavored!
Thursday (10/2), my history class will not be meeting. This is a common occurrence for this class on Thursdays, which means I often have no classes those days! Also! It's Packers v Vikings Game Day! I'll certainly be wearing my Rodgers jersey here!
Friday (10/3), Trevor and I will be setting out bright and early to return to Green Bay. We're photographing a wedding for two of our Pizza Ranch managers. We have to get there by noon, so that means I will be doing my hair at an ungodly time in the morning. Also, I don't know that I have heavy duty hairspray here, so hopefully my hair feels like holding a curl that day!
Saturday (10/4), I will hopefully be making the journey from Green Bay to Mequon! I really hope that I can use one of our cars and go see my friends at CUW. I miss them! It would be wonderful to be able to catch up with my ladies again.
Sunday (10/5), Trevor and I will be returning to Saint Paul. We will most likely be meeting up with my grandparents to give them their purchases from my sister's most recent fundraiser. It will be exciting to be able to see them again! And for my grandma to finally see my ring.
Wednesday (10/8), I will be missing my night class and driving with my roommate, Katrina, to Wausau. She's able to get me that far, and then my mom is picking me up! I am excited to be able to go home two weekends this month.
Thursday (10/9), I don't have much on my agenda for this day, but I will probably just relax and maybe have some wedding discussions with my mom. That evening I will be driving up to Sevastopol to watch my sister's volleyball game! Also, I will have Trevor's 70-200mm lens along, so I am going to try to take some pictures of her.
Friday (10/10), I'm hoping that I will be working this morning at Pizza Ranch. Since I'm home, I might as well take advantage of making money! Then that afternoon, I will most likely be taking the beautiful Maddie's photos and we'll be sure to grab some coffee to catch up over.
Saturday (10/11), I am doing a surprise photo session this day. SURPRISE! I'm so excited about it honestly. I probably shouldn't say more, or I'll give away the secret!
Sunday (10/12), I will make my way back to Wausau with my mom to meet up with Katrina to head to Saint Paul.
I have a lot coming up. An absolutely crazy amount honestly.
9/30/2014
9/26/2014
Good News!
After a last few weeks of stress--I finally have good news to report!
1) Married Housing
The lady finally has relayed all of the information to me! Hooray! However, Trevor and I will be spending our money elsewhere.
2) No Job
That phrase is a thing of the past! I officially have two jobs! I am a student worker at PLUS Time, where I have been volunteering the past two weeks. We offer after school homework help for kids at an apartment building near campus. It is an amazing opportunity for me to be working with these kids. Many of them are immigrants or refugees, and nearly all of them are ELL (English Language Learners, for you non-ed folk). Job #2: Noodles & Co! It's about a 6-8 minute walk from campus, it depends how you hit the lights. Apparently, Pizza Ranch looks really good on the resume when applying at food places. I was hired on the spot!
3) Wedding Planning
Wedding planning has finally begun! Thank you married housing lady... This is awesome news, however, stressful news. (Yes, Trevor, I know I'm not supposed to get stressed about it...) So many decisions! And so little money.. Good thing I have two jobs now!
1) Married Housing
The lady finally has relayed all of the information to me! Hooray! However, Trevor and I will be spending our money elsewhere.
2) No Job
That phrase is a thing of the past! I officially have two jobs! I am a student worker at PLUS Time, where I have been volunteering the past two weeks. We offer after school homework help for kids at an apartment building near campus. It is an amazing opportunity for me to be working with these kids. Many of them are immigrants or refugees, and nearly all of them are ELL (English Language Learners, for you non-ed folk). Job #2: Noodles & Co! It's about a 6-8 minute walk from campus, it depends how you hit the lights. Apparently, Pizza Ranch looks really good on the resume when applying at food places. I was hired on the spot!
3) Wedding Planning
Wedding planning has finally begun! Thank you married housing lady... This is awesome news, however, stressful news. (Yes, Trevor, I know I'm not supposed to get stressed about it...) So many decisions! And so little money.. Good thing I have two jobs now!
9/22/2014
Married Housing Update
Words cannot fathom my frustration level at the moment.
I finally got the long-awaited email from the married housing lady.
She sent me a PDF attachment.
Very vague.
Not very helpful.
I waited 3 1/2 weeks for this!
I emailed her back, asking, again, some of the original questions.
I better not have to wait another 3 1/2 weeks to get only a few answers.
I finally got the long-awaited email from the married housing lady.
She sent me a PDF attachment.
Very vague.
Not very helpful.
I waited 3 1/2 weeks for this!
I emailed her back, asking, again, some of the original questions.
I better not have to wait another 3 1/2 weeks to get only a few answers.
9/21/2014
Yesterday's Boredom
I'd like to think that my "high school fashion" has left my system.
Those were days filled with tee shirts, jeans, and hair in a messy bun. Literally--that was all I ever wore.
Now I try to be a little more fashion-forward..however, Saturdays allow me to lax back into that high school look, but with a twist.
Yesterday was a completely lazy day--I didn't leave my apartment at all. How fantastic! I wore my old softball tee shirt from freshmen year of high school, a button up, and leggings (which are my fall essential!)
I even had a little fun with my camera..
Those were days filled with tee shirts, jeans, and hair in a messy bun. Literally--that was all I ever wore.
Now I try to be a little more fashion-forward..however, Saturdays allow me to lax back into that high school look, but with a twist.
Yesterday was a completely lazy day--I didn't leave my apartment at all. How fantastic! I wore my old softball tee shirt from freshmen year of high school, a button up, and leggings (which are my fall essential!)
I even had a little fun with my camera..
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| Freshly painted black nails--love |
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| Barely brushed hair-felt so natural yesterday |
9/20/2014
Married Housing Emails
So, Trevor and I are attempting to begin wedding planning!
One big thing before that can happen? Where are we going to live?!
The hope is to get married at the end of next summer--sometime during August. The deciding factor on a date, however, rides on one very annoying CSP married housing coordinator.
I emailed her August 31st, with this:
One big thing before that can happen? Where are we going to live?!
The hope is to get married at the end of next summer--sometime during August. The deciding factor on a date, however, rides on one very annoying CSP married housing coordinator.
I emailed her August 31st, with this:
Hey,
I have heard a few people mention "married housing" around me and I was curious if you could answer a few questions I have about that.
I recently got engaged and am looking to plan the wedding for this coming summer, hopefully.
How much does married housing cost? Is it a monthly rent or a semester-style payment? Does that include utilities?
Does it matter if he attends Concordia?
When would we be able to move into those? Move-in day for Concordia? Or earlier in the summer?
Thanks!
That's a pretty simple email, right?
Not too many questions, we just need to know the basics.
Her response on September 2nd:
Hello Elisabeth,
Congratulations on your engagement! I will be out of the office today to attend a funeral and will not be able to respond to your questions until later this week. I’ll get back to you, but realistically it will be Thursday or Friday.
1st red flag? MY NAME IS SPELLED WRONG. My email address has my name in it. This irks me so much. Is it really that hard to double check to make sure you spell someone's name correctly?
I emailed her back September 9th since I still had no response:
Hello,
I don't mean to be a bother, but I was just wondering if you could fill me in about married housing!
I don't mean to be a bother, but I was just wondering if you could fill me in about married housing!
Thanks,
Elisebeth
Elisebeth
I hate bothering people, but really? I didn't ask that much...
Her response September 11th:
Because my email and the internet were down for several days late last week and this past Monday I’m still catching up on urgent things and have not been able to address important things. I will be out of the office tomorrow, so watch for info next week. I appreciate your understanding. Have a good weekend.
Cool, you must be pretty dang busy to not be able to take a few minutes to type a quick email with the basics. Also, thanks for down playing the importance of my planning my wedding planning. (No, I'm not trying to sound like bridezilla, but I would like to be able to set a date for several reasons.)
Yesterday, I was extremely pissed off about this. Well, honestly, I still am. So I emailed her again:
Hello, I have been waiting for a response for quite some time on this.
I would like to have this information as soon as possible, as it is impossible to plan a wedding without having somewhere to live next year.
She better get the point that this is an issue. It is impossible for Trevor and I to have a date picked for our wedding without knowing where we will be living next year. If married housing moves in the same time as normal residential halls, we have to push out date to mid-August. If they move in at the beginning of the month or we end up living elsewhere, we will get married early August and move in right away. This is so frustrating!
This is literally the lady's job--to deal with married housing. I understand she has other tasks, but this is still one of them..thus it is important you do what is required of your job--answering students' questions about married housing!
UGH.
Sorry. Rant over, for now...
9/19/2014
Life Sucks
Do you ever have those days where everything sucks?
You have to take a really hard test. And don't know how you did even though you put in hours of studying. Your fiance doesn't bother to ask how it went. You have a ton of notes to be submitted by the next day. You can't pass that one level on the new game you're addicted to. You woke up early because there was supposed to be a fire drill--and then it didn't happen. You still don't have a job to pay for college or a wedding or anything anymore. Your fiance has to be gone all weekend. Your roommates are gone all weekend so there is no one to hangout with.
Why does life suck so much sometimes?
You have to take a really hard test. And don't know how you did even though you put in hours of studying. Your fiance doesn't bother to ask how it went. You have a ton of notes to be submitted by the next day. You can't pass that one level on the new game you're addicted to. You woke up early because there was supposed to be a fire drill--and then it didn't happen. You still don't have a job to pay for college or a wedding or anything anymore. Your fiance has to be gone all weekend. Your roommates are gone all weekend so there is no one to hangout with.
Why does life suck so much sometimes?
9/15/2014
Hipster You
The in thing right now is: Hipster.
We all know it. The chunky glasses. Beanies. Thin typography. Mason jars. Etc.
This is one sense of style I feel I can get into.
You can DIY this style.
You can not do your hair, and look cool. Dude. That's what beanies are for.
Trevor wants to revamp his wardrobe to be "more hipster." That means money being spent.
We have a wedding to save up for and plan dude. Remember??!
He bought a sexy, new denim shirt from Old Navy ($19) and some swag-filled shoes from H&M ($20) to gradually begin the process.
I, too, would love to redo my wardrobe. But. One problem. I am unemployed. No job=no spending money on fabulous, new clothing=sad Elisebeth.
I desperately want to buy more slouchy cardigans and big sweaters and beanies and anything from the stores Typo, H&M, Cotton On, Urban Outfitters. UGH.
College does not agree with style. College does not agree with anything that requires money in all honestly.
College makes you poor. Maybe I shouldn't have gone through with a 4-year degree. I could be finishing up my Associates Degree and work in a day care.
Is that Hipster?
Shouldn't I be working at Caribou or Starbucks?
I'll probably make about the same from month to month.
Wouldn't it be more hipster to travel with my love and be able to photograph the world and write my experiences here. (For no one to read.)
So, what really is Hipster?
This is what my good friend Urban Dictionary has taught me:
Hipsters are a subculture of men and women typically in their 20's and 30's that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter. The greatest concentrations of hipsters can be found living in the Williamsburg, Wicker Park, and Mission District neighborhoods of major cosmopolitan centers such as New York, Chicago, and San Francisco respectively. Although "hipsterism" is really a state of mind,it is also often intertwined with distinct fashion sensibilities. Hipsters reject the culturally-ignorant attitudes of mainstream consumers, and are often be seen wearing vintage and thrift store inspired fashions, tight-fitting jeans, old-school sneakers, and sometimes thick rimmed glasses. Both hipster men and women sport similar androgynous hair styles that include combinations of messy shag cuts and asymmetric side-swept bangs. Such styles are often associated with the work of creative stylists at urban salons, and are usually too "edgy" for the culturally-sheltered mainstream consumer. The "effortless cool" urban bohemian look of a hipster is exemplified in Urban Outfitters and American Apparel ads which cater towards the hipster demographic. Despite misconceptions based on their aesthetic tastes, hipsters tend to be well educated and often have liberal arts degrees, or degrees in maths and sciences, which also require certain creative analytical thinking abilities. Consequently many hipsters tend to have jobs in the music, art, and fashion industries. It is a myth that most hipsters are unemployed and live off of their parent's trust funds. (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hipster)
Interesting, eh?
Maybe media has led us to believe one thing about this "lifestyle" where the truth is really something completely different.
In all honestly, I didn't realize that the trend had such complexity until reading this!
While many people tend to pick out the style of a hipster, you could pick out so much more.
So will you be the hipster that looks effortlessly cool? Or will you be the musician or artist? Or will you be well educated?
There's more options of being hipster than you realized.
We all know it. The chunky glasses. Beanies. Thin typography. Mason jars. Etc.
This is one sense of style I feel I can get into.
You can DIY this style.
You can not do your hair, and look cool. Dude. That's what beanies are for.
Trevor wants to revamp his wardrobe to be "more hipster." That means money being spent.
We have a wedding to save up for and plan dude. Remember??!
He bought a sexy, new denim shirt from Old Navy ($19) and some swag-filled shoes from H&M ($20) to gradually begin the process.
I, too, would love to redo my wardrobe. But. One problem. I am unemployed. No job=no spending money on fabulous, new clothing=sad Elisebeth.
I desperately want to buy more slouchy cardigans and big sweaters and beanies and anything from the stores Typo, H&M, Cotton On, Urban Outfitters. UGH.
College does not agree with style. College does not agree with anything that requires money in all honestly.
College makes you poor. Maybe I shouldn't have gone through with a 4-year degree. I could be finishing up my Associates Degree and work in a day care.
Is that Hipster?
Shouldn't I be working at Caribou or Starbucks?
I'll probably make about the same from month to month.
Wouldn't it be more hipster to travel with my love and be able to photograph the world and write my experiences here. (For no one to read.)
So, what really is Hipster?
This is what my good friend Urban Dictionary has taught me:
Hipsters are a subculture of men and women typically in their 20's and 30's that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter. The greatest concentrations of hipsters can be found living in the Williamsburg, Wicker Park, and Mission District neighborhoods of major cosmopolitan centers such as New York, Chicago, and San Francisco respectively. Although "hipsterism" is really a state of mind,it is also often intertwined with distinct fashion sensibilities. Hipsters reject the culturally-ignorant attitudes of mainstream consumers, and are often be seen wearing vintage and thrift store inspired fashions, tight-fitting jeans, old-school sneakers, and sometimes thick rimmed glasses. Both hipster men and women sport similar androgynous hair styles that include combinations of messy shag cuts and asymmetric side-swept bangs. Such styles are often associated with the work of creative stylists at urban salons, and are usually too "edgy" for the culturally-sheltered mainstream consumer. The "effortless cool" urban bohemian look of a hipster is exemplified in Urban Outfitters and American Apparel ads which cater towards the hipster demographic. Despite misconceptions based on their aesthetic tastes, hipsters tend to be well educated and often have liberal arts degrees, or degrees in maths and sciences, which also require certain creative analytical thinking abilities. Consequently many hipsters tend to have jobs in the music, art, and fashion industries. It is a myth that most hipsters are unemployed and live off of their parent's trust funds. (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hipster)
Interesting, eh?
Maybe media has led us to believe one thing about this "lifestyle" where the truth is really something completely different.
In all honestly, I didn't realize that the trend had such complexity until reading this!
While many people tend to pick out the style of a hipster, you could pick out so much more.
So will you be the hipster that looks effortlessly cool? Or will you be the musician or artist? Or will you be well educated?
There's more options of being hipster than you realized.
9/14/2014
Christian Music
It's not too often I find myself obsessing over any Christian music.
I am unsure of why not, but I have found two songs recently that have really spoken to me.
Oceans (Where Feet may Fall) by Hillsong United
I cried while singing this song during church today. It just really spoke to me, to the point of letting it out. Letting myself go.
You Make Me Brave by Bethel Music, Amanda Cook
I heard this song a few times over the summer at Trevor's church. It's one of those really catchy songs with an amazing message. Once again, a song I can let myself fully give myself to God during.
Go take a listen. Maybe even take the few minutes of listening to them in prayer. Meditate. Whatever you need for your time with God. These are two great songs to spend time with Him during.
I am unsure of why not, but I have found two songs recently that have really spoken to me.
Oceans (Where Feet may Fall) by Hillsong United
I cried while singing this song during church today. It just really spoke to me, to the point of letting it out. Letting myself go.
You Make Me Brave by Bethel Music, Amanda Cook
I heard this song a few times over the summer at Trevor's church. It's one of those really catchy songs with an amazing message. Once again, a song I can let myself fully give myself to God during.
Go take a listen. Maybe even take the few minutes of listening to them in prayer. Meditate. Whatever you need for your time with God. These are two great songs to spend time with Him during.
9/09/2014
The Internet Blues
CSP has been having an onslaught of Internet issues.
The past two weeks have been filled with inconsistent ability to go online.
This obviously causes issues with being able to see and/or submit assignments. The procrastinators are dying especially slow deaths.
For me, however, I am just realizing how boring life must have been prior to the Internet's invention. I mean, I guess I could have spent my time reading a book or something, but instead I sorrowfully stared at my ceiling while laying in bed. Really productive, eh?
But now, I can get back to blogging hopefully consistently.
Trevor is finally back from Iowa!
He was gone for a whole week.
I have no idea how we went so long last year without seeing each other.
I am so glad we live in the same city this year..
If only he had been here last week, I could have done homework at his apartment where there is semi-decent Internet!
The past two weeks have been filled with inconsistent ability to go online.
This obviously causes issues with being able to see and/or submit assignments. The procrastinators are dying especially slow deaths.
For me, however, I am just realizing how boring life must have been prior to the Internet's invention. I mean, I guess I could have spent my time reading a book or something, but instead I sorrowfully stared at my ceiling while laying in bed. Really productive, eh?
But now, I can get back to blogging hopefully consistently.
Trevor is finally back from Iowa!
He was gone for a whole week.
I have no idea how we went so long last year without seeing each other.
I am so glad we live in the same city this year..
If only he had been here last week, I could have done homework at his apartment where there is semi-decent Internet!
9/05/2014
Deuce & Pearl
Today Katie and I took the MetroTransit to CVS so I could pick up my prescription. We had made plans to then head to Wal-Mart afterward, but decided to explore the Green Line more before doing so.
This took us to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Talk about breathtaking!
I love the city!
I'm so glad I transferred here, just for days like today!
We walked around Nicollet Mall for a while and found a thousand books we wanted to purchase at the beautiful Barnes and Noble they have. We then headed to Caribou. I got an iced Pumpkin Chai Latte, delicious, and a toffee crunch blondie!
Then we headed back to the Green Line since she had bought her ticket and it expired soon.
The trip back to Hamline Ave station seemed much shorter than heading to Nicollet Mall.
Following this, we headed to the world's sketchiest Wal-Mart. Also. They didn't have any cacti. I am so disappointed.
We found the fish section and bought our babies.
Deuce Hashtag Dhalordonimssonic and Pearl Marianna Dhalordonimssonic
This took us to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Talk about breathtaking!
I love the city!
I'm so glad I transferred here, just for days like today!
We walked around Nicollet Mall for a while and found a thousand books we wanted to purchase at the beautiful Barnes and Noble they have. We then headed to Caribou. I got an iced Pumpkin Chai Latte, delicious, and a toffee crunch blondie!
Then we headed back to the Green Line since she had bought her ticket and it expired soon.
The trip back to Hamline Ave station seemed much shorter than heading to Nicollet Mall.
Following this, we headed to the world's sketchiest Wal-Mart. Also. They didn't have any cacti. I am so disappointed.
We found the fish section and bought our babies.
Deuce Hashtag Dhalordonimssonic and Pearl Marianna Dhalordonimssonic
9/02/2014
I'm a Big Girl Now
I spent a lot of my days in high school yearning to be in college.
Now that I'm here, I'm ready to move on to the next step.
Isn't that just how life works?
We are seldom content with where we are at and continue to want more.
I'm not so sure I'm necessarily ready to be in a classroom of my own yet, that still seems quite frightening to me. However, I'm ready to be moved in with my soon-to-be husband. I love how that sounds :)
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my roommates. I enjoy the apartment/dorm we're in. It's quite nice actually.
But I'm so ready to have an apartment of my own. One to share with Trevor. That we get to decorate together. And do awesome family-like things together all of the time.
Spending so much time together over the past summer has made me even more excited for our future together. So far our time in Saint Paul has helped the excitement grow even more than where it was at.
It amazes me that I can be so excited and yet so scared for the future, all at the same time.
I feel so adult-like and yet I just want to be a little kid again. How can those feelings exist simultaneously?
Well, regardless of my feelings, I'm nineteen. Almost twenty. I am an adult now.
In fact, speaking of adulthood...I have two job interviews over the next two days!
Here's to being a big girl! :)
Now that I'm here, I'm ready to move on to the next step.
Isn't that just how life works?
We are seldom content with where we are at and continue to want more.
I'm not so sure I'm necessarily ready to be in a classroom of my own yet, that still seems quite frightening to me. However, I'm ready to be moved in with my soon-to-be husband. I love how that sounds :)
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my roommates. I enjoy the apartment/dorm we're in. It's quite nice actually.
But I'm so ready to have an apartment of my own. One to share with Trevor. That we get to decorate together. And do awesome family-like things together all of the time.
Spending so much time together over the past summer has made me even more excited for our future together. So far our time in Saint Paul has helped the excitement grow even more than where it was at.
It amazes me that I can be so excited and yet so scared for the future, all at the same time.
I feel so adult-like and yet I just want to be a little kid again. How can those feelings exist simultaneously?
Well, regardless of my feelings, I'm nineteen. Almost twenty. I am an adult now.
In fact, speaking of adulthood...I have two job interviews over the next two days!
Here's to being a big girl! :)
9/01/2014
Labor Day Ramblings
Ah, yes. The first holiday of the school year.
So no classes for me today.
I slept in until about 9:30, after being awoken by the alarm I forgot to switch off. Hated myself for that.
What better thing to do today than explore the city!
I feel a lot more comfortable on the metro now that I've taken it multiple times.
First I headed to the Capitol. It's beautiful, except for the fact that it's under construction.. That's rather unfortunate.
However, I did still get some cool shots from around there.
In the above photo, you see leaves. Yes it is an edited picture, but not those colors.. Sir, Ma'am. THOSE are leaves beginning to change!
It is September 1st, but I didn't expect to see changing leaves already!
I was so flabbergasted that I had to take a photo to show you all!
Anywho, then I walked around a bit and got back on the metro. This time I headed toward Minneapolis. I had yet to venture over yonder, but I did a little today. I didn't make it too far though because my phone was beginning to die.
In Minneapolis I stopped for some Caribou Coffee! I ordered an iced pumpkin chai latte. It was delightful!
One of my favorite parts of fall is all of the assorted pumpkin-flavored items!
Also, I loved Caribou's cups. "Life is a blank canvas."
What better way to start September than with that in mind!
I hope you all have enjoyed your holiday thus far.
Tootles from Saint Paul :)
So no classes for me today.
I slept in until about 9:30, after being awoken by the alarm I forgot to switch off. Hated myself for that.
What better thing to do today than explore the city!
I feel a lot more comfortable on the metro now that I've taken it multiple times.
First I headed to the Capitol. It's beautiful, except for the fact that it's under construction.. That's rather unfortunate.
However, I did still get some cool shots from around there.
It is September 1st, but I didn't expect to see changing leaves already!
I was so flabbergasted that I had to take a photo to show you all!
Anywho, then I walked around a bit and got back on the metro. This time I headed toward Minneapolis. I had yet to venture over yonder, but I did a little today. I didn't make it too far though because my phone was beginning to die.
One of my favorite parts of fall is all of the assorted pumpkin-flavored items!
Also, I loved Caribou's cups. "Life is a blank canvas."
What better way to start September than with that in mind!
I hope you all have enjoyed your holiday thus far.
Tootles from Saint Paul :)
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