Current.
What Im doing right now.
I wish I could upload a photo to show you what I am doing.
The only internet I can get on the island is my friend, Jessica's internet from her phone.
What I am looking at as I type: A green lawn, with several green painted wood lunch tables, kites attached to poles flying above me, the clear blue lake with a few white caps, Shelper and StarLine boats taking off into the shore, a white and red light house that stand in the distance.
I am blogging on a shore line. On an island. With my friends close by reading books.
I couldnt ask for more.
Yes the lack of internet is annoying as all get out...but to be able to say that I am living the most amazing life is a wonderful thing to say.
Last night some friends and I were hanging out. One person brought up how they wouldnt change anything in their past because they were so happy that it made them who they are today. Agreed.
Everything that I have done has lead me to this wonderful life I am living now. I have the most amazing friends and family. A beautiful home, and two amazing jobs.
To remember my time here on Mackinac I have started a scrap book. It has a toooon of stuff in it! I seriously cannot wait to share it with all of you!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
You know you're a poor college student when......
~The laundry detergent acts as a door stop
~Your Ramen bowl and root beer cup is one in the same
~Your "cup" for your Rootbeer is actually a large Tupperware
~Flowers are occupying the ONLY cup in your room
~Your Ramen is cooked in the microwave
~The fan acts as a filter for the fish bowl
~The carpet along with a few pillows act as the couch
~Your laptop is the big screen TV
~You have ravioli spots on the ceiling...how did they get there..and they're in the next room too???
~You dont leave your soap in the bathroom (community bath)
~You wait until the dishes have mold in them before washing them. Other things can pass as bowls and cups till you get around to it.
~Your closet resembles a locker
~When you call the jank bookcase "nice furniture" in the room
~When you have to call the Taxi Office to unlock your room
~You have wall stickers
~You Febreze your clothes to save on laundry money and time
~"headed home" is walking 5 steps to the next room
~Your Ramen bowl and root beer cup is one in the same
~Your "cup" for your Rootbeer is actually a large Tupperware
~Flowers are occupying the ONLY cup in your room
~Your Ramen is cooked in the microwave
~The fan acts as a filter for the fish bowl
~The carpet along with a few pillows act as the couch
~Your laptop is the big screen TV
~You have ravioli spots on the ceiling...how did they get there..and they're in the next room too???
~You dont leave your soap in the bathroom (community bath)
~You wait until the dishes have mold in them before washing them. Other things can pass as bowls and cups till you get around to it.
~Your closet resembles a locker
~When you call the jank bookcase "nice furniture" in the room
~When you have to call the Taxi Office to unlock your room
~You have wall stickers
~You Febreze your clothes to save on laundry money and time
~"headed home" is walking 5 steps to the next room
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Lilac Festival
So the last 2 weeks (June 10-19), the Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island. Different events happen each day, such as wine tasting and "walk and talk with lilacs"
The lilacs bloom about one week before the festival, and are in the process of dying currently. The smell amazing and make the whole island smell super good!
Some events that go on during the festival are:
Grand Afternoon Tea- tea time at the Grand Hotel, $25, and dress code necessary
Architectural Walking Tour- learn the who, what, where, when, and why of many downtown buildings, $10
Mackinac island Dog and Pony Show- Presented by the Mackinac Island Dog and Pony Club
Movies at the Mission- New movies shown at Mission Point Resort
The events seem so fun! But its hard to go to ANY of them when youre an employee on the island (especially when you work 2 jobs like me!) My roommates and I had a ton planned out though. When I came home from work one evening there was line dancing outside of my dorm! I made it to the last song!
So today was the parade! The theme was "Game Boards", but it was Games in general.
Wings of Mackinac did "Barrel of Butterflies"...like Barrel of Monkeys!
We walked down dressed as butterflies and barrels. Of course I had to rock the whole barrel look...
We won "Most Creative" in the Parade! Im super proud of my Wings Ladies!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Funny Butterfly Q's and A's
As Ive said earlier, doing laundry is a serious chore. We sit around in an empty bar waiting for it to be done. Me and my friends made a super silly video of some of the questions people ask us....
Feel free to laugh...
I say 3....I mean 2
THANKS TO....
KELSEY WYDENDOF
JESSICA KRUEGER
JESSICA KRUEGER
TOM TOM
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Best view.....
The East Bluff was voted one of the top 10 views by National Geographic.
Brought to you by me :)
Friday, June 10, 2011
All Feathered Out
So there this new hair style going around. I saw it more in grand rapids and Lansing then I do on the Island. Its this feathered look in the hair using extensions with crazy bright colors. Im not sure if im a huge fan of it..but if you are, I found a great site from stumbleupon that will help you make your own!
http://www.missomnimedia.com/2011/02/shes-crafty-feather-hair-extensions/
STILL WORKING ON GETTING COMPUTER FIXED! BE PREPARED FOR MUCHO PICTURES OF MY AMAZING ADVENTURE WHEN I GET IT BACK!
http://www.missomnimedia.com/2011/02/shes-crafty-feather-hair-extensions/
STILL WORKING ON GETTING COMPUTER FIXED! BE PREPARED FOR MUCHO PICTURES OF MY AMAZING ADVENTURE WHEN I GET IT BACK!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Places I want to work....young and free
My mom is always saying to go ahead and do something! Travel! Take that opportunity!
I took the opportunity to move to Mackinac Island to work for 6 months. I am young and free, able to go anywhere I please...as the Dixie Chicks would say: I need Wide Open Spaces. :)
Since Ive been here Ive learned that people move all over to make buco bucks in the summer time. Places include Alaska and other tourist destinations in the West.
Im thinking while Im young, not tied down, Im going to travel and work all over and try to make my life the most full filling. I want as many experiences as I can.
And Im finding that as I move away from home, whether its at a University, or 4 hours away to work, I am crossing so many things off of my bucket list. I am learning so much, and doing things Ive always dreamed of.
Places I want to work:
Alaska
Colorado
New Orleans
California
Oregon
South Dakota
Cape Code
South Carolina
Tennessee
...We'll see where I end up in life. Im still going to college, but I still want to have the greatest time every. Life is short, but not as short as they make it out to be.
Im doing so much more than I thought Id be doing at age 20. :D
I took the opportunity to move to Mackinac Island to work for 6 months. I am young and free, able to go anywhere I please...as the Dixie Chicks would say: I need Wide Open Spaces. :)
Since Ive been here Ive learned that people move all over to make buco bucks in the summer time. Places include Alaska and other tourist destinations in the West.
Im thinking while Im young, not tied down, Im going to travel and work all over and try to make my life the most full filling. I want as many experiences as I can.
And Im finding that as I move away from home, whether its at a University, or 4 hours away to work, I am crossing so many things off of my bucket list. I am learning so much, and doing things Ive always dreamed of.
Places I want to work:
Alaska
Colorado
New Orleans
California
Oregon
South Dakota
Cape Code
South Carolina
Tennessee
...We'll see where I end up in life. Im still going to college, but I still want to have the greatest time every. Life is short, but not as short as they make it out to be.
Im doing so much more than I thought Id be doing at age 20. :D
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Emotions through the Cell Phone
I have this theory.
Ya know how youre attached to that cell phone??? Why is it???
Sure you can communicate through it, but why do people then through their cell phone, or break it in half when they get mad?
People are sending their emotions through their phone. Therefore they become super attached to it.
Think about it, when youre getting awesome texts, and youre super happy, you love your cell phone and keep it close. When some people are mad at what theyre seeing on their phone they throw it against a wall or break another way.
I think that the serious emotions we are sending through our phones are making us way more attached then ever thought possible.
And do you sleep with your cell phone in your own bed? or directly next to you when you sleep?
I do!!
It goes directly under my pillow. Granted its also my alarm clock, but I think Id still sleep with it if I had a legit alarm clock.
Ugh, the struggles of technology.
Thoughts?
Ya know how youre attached to that cell phone??? Why is it???
Sure you can communicate through it, but why do people then through their cell phone, or break it in half when they get mad?
People are sending their emotions through their phone. Therefore they become super attached to it.
Think about it, when youre getting awesome texts, and youre super happy, you love your cell phone and keep it close. When some people are mad at what theyre seeing on their phone they throw it against a wall or break another way.
I think that the serious emotions we are sending through our phones are making us way more attached then ever thought possible.
And do you sleep with your cell phone in your own bed? or directly next to you when you sleep?
I do!!
It goes directly under my pillow. Granted its also my alarm clock, but I think Id still sleep with it if I had a legit alarm clock.
Ugh, the struggles of technology.
Thoughts?
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in an Island Dorm
Hey!
I live in a dorm/apartment on Mackinac Island. Along with paying rent, we can also purchase a meal plan.
Every day we are able to go to the kitchen, which is about 3 times the size of a home kitchen, and eat with the lovely people we live with.
It works as an assembly line like in a cafeteria. You grab your tray and walk down the line, picking up what youd like. Sandra is the cook. She is Jamaican with a beautiful accent. Shes always calling us "hunny" "baby" or "sweety". You could say shes like our house mother.
For breakfast she makes us eggs, pancakes/french toast, sausage/bacon, and always hash browns.
As soon as we finish lunch we rush to the lunch table to make our lunch. See, during lunch time, almost every employee on the island is at work. So, we pack a lunch like we would k-12. Everything is provided for us, including a lunch bag.
At dinner we all congregate again for a sit down meal. Its one thing, if you dont like what Sandra is cookin up, you have to walk a few feet to the nearest restaurant to get something else. But that is never needed, because Sandra is such a good cook!
Now the meal plan is not required, but if youre not on one, its very easy to spend a ton of money at the local grocery store.
I live in a dorm/apartment on Mackinac Island. Along with paying rent, we can also purchase a meal plan.
Every day we are able to go to the kitchen, which is about 3 times the size of a home kitchen, and eat with the lovely people we live with.
It works as an assembly line like in a cafeteria. You grab your tray and walk down the line, picking up what youd like. Sandra is the cook. She is Jamaican with a beautiful accent. Shes always calling us "hunny" "baby" or "sweety". You could say shes like our house mother.
For breakfast she makes us eggs, pancakes/french toast, sausage/bacon, and always hash browns.
As soon as we finish lunch we rush to the lunch table to make our lunch. See, during lunch time, almost every employee on the island is at work. So, we pack a lunch like we would k-12. Everything is provided for us, including a lunch bag.
At dinner we all congregate again for a sit down meal. Its one thing, if you dont like what Sandra is cookin up, you have to walk a few feet to the nearest restaurant to get something else. But that is never needed, because Sandra is such a good cook!
Now the meal plan is not required, but if youre not on one, its very easy to spend a ton of money at the local grocery store.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Computer Issues
Hey guys!
Id like to apologize! First, I have no internet on the island, so it takes me forever. Then my computer gets a virus from using unsafe networks. Then I have to find someone to fix it!
Luckily my good friend Jake, who also lives in my dorm is able to fix it, but has to completely reinstall my computer. Its been a hectic week with very little blogging. I am currently using the lovely Kelseys (my roommate) computer. SO THEN!!! I cant even upload the pictures or videos that I want. And trust me, weve been making great videos for this blog!!!
Ugh! hopefully my comp is fixed very soon so that I can share even more with you!
Id like to apologize! First, I have no internet on the island, so it takes me forever. Then my computer gets a virus from using unsafe networks. Then I have to find someone to fix it!
Luckily my good friend Jake, who also lives in my dorm is able to fix it, but has to completely reinstall my computer. Its been a hectic week with very little blogging. I am currently using the lovely Kelseys (my roommate) computer. SO THEN!!! I cant even upload the pictures or videos that I want. And trust me, weve been making great videos for this blog!!!
Ugh! hopefully my comp is fixed very soon so that I can share even more with you!
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