Colorado Life and Halloween Adventures

Hey Bloggers,
I am sorry I have not posted in a while. School and life has been absolutely insane here in Colorado. Move-In day went pretty smoothly, thanks to my lovely family. I am so thankful for them. I love this state more than I can express in words. I have definitely found my state.

I am learning so much and it feels so good. College is THE time to expand your mind. You become more open minded, eager to explore new things. When you get to college, you learn to try new things, partly because you have to but also because everyone else is. You just get this feeling that you are not being judged anymore. You can feel free to be yourself and you will still find friends. It is absolutely incredible. 

Although I have already gone through some rough times, and some good times, overall this experience is one I would never choose differently. The people I have met here are absolutely incredible and I can not believe that I am this close to them already. So many laughs, memories, and good times already. I have seen Colorado with them. I took my first real hike with them and felt on top of the world.

On top of Pulpit Rock

I got to see Sports Authority Field, where the Broncos play, which was incredibly cool. It was awesome to see the Rams play in a professional field. Even though we lost, the team spirit in the stadium was so prominent. I SAID I'M PROUD TO BE A CSU RAM!!!! 

The mountains are something that I am never going to get tired of. They are so unbelievably gorgeous. The sunrises are gorgeous, the sunsets are astonishing, and when the sun is high in the sky and lighting up the mountains, it is breathtaking. Pictures can't even describe the complexity and beauty of the Rockies. Last weekend getting to take a small hike with my parents in Horsetooth in the mountains was amazing. I had a blast and can't wait to see them again. Sharing the mountains with my parents was just incredible. Enjoying the sights and taking pictures together was so much fun. All weekend, I was trying to get them to see the mountains in the morning, but of course it didn't happen until they left. Below you can see the mountains at sunrise.

Thanksgiving Break is just around the corner and I am beyond excited to go home and finally see my brother. I miss him beyond words. I can not wait to come back and see how much he has improved in cooking. I am so proud of him and miss him so much. Thanksgiving break also means so much time with family and friends. Even though I have hated on Iowa in the past, it does have some good qualities. Nobody out here eats corn, and boy, do I miss that! I can't wait to be back home, even though that does mean when I come back, finals are here. So much fun, right? 
In other thoughts, last night was Halloween and I really branched out. A haunted corn maze and a scary movie. It was a great experience, although it was terrifying! I had a blast dressing up with my friends and going out to get $3 burritos from Chipotle. I had so much fun last night with all my friends! I totally went as a quidditch player from Harry Potter, because I am a complete geek and don't care! :)

Pre-Corn Maze

Post-Corn Maze

The corn maze was mildly terrifying, if you can't tell by our faces, but it was a blast!

I am going to try and blog a little bit more, to keep everyone updated on the crazy adventures of my life. If anyone wants to chat, don't be afraid to reach out! :D

30 Days

So... 30 days.
That's how long until Move-In Day is upon us. Well actually now it is 25 days because I started this post awhile ago but still... It's almost the same right? Anyway 30 sounds better than 25 days. It rolls off the tongue easier. There's just so much to do in these next 30 days, it doesn't seem possible. Finish dorm shopping, finish packing, starting lessons for chemistry, doing the safety classes, quitting my first and favorite job, saying goodbyes to my closest friends, etc. Geez I still have not figured out my best friend's username on Skype! We still need to do a practice session!
It's tough to try to spend time with everyone. Everyone is leaving at different times, some sooner than others. You feel the need to spend time with the friends leaving soon but also there's your family. The people you have spent your entire life with. The people who made you who you are. I'm learning how hard it is to divide your time up between everyone. You always feel like you are neglecting someone. It feels like a lose-lose situation. Right now I've given up on totally dividing my time and just living my life.

Just a Ram Aiming to be Auspicious

Well hello all,
I'm a small town girl leaving for a big town life. I have created this blog to let people see into the inner workings of my life, specifically college. This fall I am attending Colorado State University to study biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering. I have always been interested in the way the body works and how technology is created to help the human body regain health or work properly again. I am moving halfway across the country in order to do this (talk about scary). I have never been without the security of parents and comfort of friends before. It is an exciting and terrifying journey. I am leaving my two gorgeous, lovable dogs, my parents, my brother, my best friends, and the state behind. I will experience new places, new friends, new foods, moving out, moving in, etc. It's going to be a rush and I am so thrilled. GO RAMS!!!!

I also live in multiple "fandoms" and enjoy what all of them have to offer! I am obsessed with Sherlock, want to go to Hogwarts, and try to stay out of the Quarter Quell in my dreams! ;) I love dogs, turtles, and chickens and happen to own all three! I have a tendency to use too many ellipses (...) and never match any color scheme. I love to live in the moment and make others laugh. I'm a little quirky but hey why not? I always try to have a smile on my face because as Mother Theresa says "We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do." :)