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YES WE CAN!!!

My own Car and a New Cousin!

Hi everyone! Sorry that it has been a while! Anyways...I have some exciting news! After 5 long years of car payments, I finally made my last payment this month! So now, I am officially the proud owner of a 2001 Chevy Cavalier! I am so happy and I am very proud of myself! Now, I can finally start saving money for something else!

This past weekend was Ryan and Rachel's wedding! It was a lot of fun! And I am happy to have another cousin!
Me and Ryan.Patsy, Mom, and Donna

Mom and Grandpa doing a polka!

It's a Great Day to be a Dragon!

Hi everyone! I hope things are going well for all of you! Today is my last first day of school! I'm pretty excited about it and about graduating in the spring (hopefully)! My last two semesters are by no means going to be easy, all of my classes are 300 level and above! But it will all be worth it by May 16, 2009! Here are the classes I will be taking:

Philosophy 312: Business Ethics
Management 380: Operations Management
Management 440: Personnel Management
Management 456: Project Management in Business
Management 480: Management Science

The good news is that I only have one class on Friday's, so I will be able to catch up on Fridays (hopefully)! Well, I better get going, I just thought I'd give you all a quick update!

My Chucky Bear

This is a picture of Chuck on the first day we got him. It's hard to believe he was just a little bigger than an ice cream bucket. I'm sure that's where his love of ice cream first came from. He was so tiny back then, and it's so funny to think how big he got.
This is probably my favorite picture of Chuck. I will always miss him and think of how he always made me feel happy and made me laugh. He was such a big part of my family for most of my life. He always was doing something funny or strange and he knew just how to get his way. I always remember the face he got, he really did have a unique personality. There is no other dog quite like Chuck, and I will never forget him!

My Final Season: MSUM Theatre 2008-2009

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown is a lighthearted musical that is sure to bring you back to your childhood. Come join the ‘Peanuts’ gang as they bring the famous comic strip to life.

September 30 & October 2 and 4 - 7:30 p.m.October 5 - 2:00 p.m.

DOG SEES GOD: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
(Regional Premiere)

Revisit the ‘Peanuts’ gang a decade later. After the death of his dog, CB turns to his friends to find closure about what happens after death. You’ll get a twisted insight into the adolescence of one of America’s most loved comic strip characters.

October 1, 3, and 5 - 7:30 p.m.
October 4 - 2:00 p.m.

Matt Haimovitz and Andy Simonescu
Gaede Stage

October 23, 2008

The young, daring cellist was here in 2006 and "bowed" you over, at Festival Hall with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, and at a wild, informal performance at the Green Market. Now he’s joined by the elegant and passionate violin virtuoso Andy Simonescu.

Wonderland
MSUM’s fall children’s theatre production uses familiar characters and settings from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. However, for the three American school children who find themselves lost and in trouble, the adventure is all new.

November 22, 2008 1:00 and 4:00 PM

Penderecki String Quartet
Gaede Stage--January 30-31, 2009 7:30 pm
Two violinists, a violist and a cellist, from all over the globe, known as one of the most celebrated chamber groups of their generation, right here in Fargo-Moorhead. Two performances – one for the traditionalists and one for the modernists. Your choice, or splurge and make it a musical weekend! We’ll help by providing a discount for both concerts.
Ladysmith Black Mombazo
Hansen Theatre--February 19, 2009
Ladysmith Black Mombazo rose to fame for their work on Paul Simon’s Graceland recording. This joyful group marries the intricate rhythms and harmonies of native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of gospel music.
The Compleat Female Stage Beauty (Regional Premier)

In 1661 the most famous portrayer of females on the London stage was Kynaston. Like every other player permitted to enact such roles, Kynaston was a man. But when an unknown named Margaret Hughes plays Desdemona one night at an illegal theater, the ever-game King Charles II changes the law to allow women to act. Kynaston’s world is turned upside-down, until fate gives him a chance to take the stage again.

February 25-28

The Producers
1959. New York City. Max Bialystock, the once King of Broadway, is now an out-of-luck producer looking to make a buck. Winner of a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards in 2001, The Producers is filled with outrageous characters and show stopping musical numbers.

April 22-25

James Sewell Ballet
Hansen Theatre--May 2, 2009
Not your normal ballet company. You will laugh. You will wonder. You will enjoy. "The appeal of Sewell’s company is…that his reverence for ballet is balanced by his eagerness to spoof it and his urge to explore outside its safe boundaries." (Dance Magazine)

Happy 24th Anniversary Ma & Pa!!!

Today is my parent's 24th anniversary! Yay!

Happy 4th of July!!!

Global Warming? Really?

This is the image I woke up to this morning on my computer. Today is July 3, and it is, apparently, 48 degrees Fahrenheit, not Celsius (that would be another story I guess)! On Tuesday, it was around 90 here in Fargo, not it has dropped about 40 degrees in two days. I guess I really shouldn't be surprised, this is the weird North Dakota / Minnesota weather. Hopefully it warms up soon though!

A New Place

Well, I recently (as in a month ago) moved into my new apartment! I found an efficiency in the north end of Fargo! It is nice to have my own place that I can decorate how I want and have a choice to do the dishes or not do the dishes! I'm really enjoying it so far!

The best part is the full kitchen! It's kind of tiny, but it's perfect for me! I really am enjoying it!

So, sorry that it has been a while! I've been really busy. My finals went well, then I started work for the Straw Hat Players right after finals were over. Work has been going well, just very busy! Two weeks after straw hat started, I started classes. I am taking 2 classes this summer, Management Information Systems and Financial Management. My classes are pretty interesting. Just last week, at work we had our Straw Hat Players 45th reunion and alumni show. It was a very busy week again! My boss from Kmart was on vacation, so I had to work 21 hours at kmart, I worked 17 hours at the box office and I had 18 hours of class! But I made it through the week, and hopefully I wont have another week like that for a while.

Next week Straw Hat officially begins. We are starting out with Jesus Christ Superstar, then Beehive, the 60s musical, A Midsummer Night's Dream, How I Learned to Drive, and then we are finishing with Grease!

Well, I am off to bed, hopefully I will catch up on my rest so I can be prepared for the rest of my busy summer!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we had a little celebration. I decided that I was going to make taco's for dinner tonight, but unfortunately, I had too much homework to do for my final tomorrow. So Alex decided to take over the job, and made some very delicious tacos! Happy 5th of May!

Happy Birthday Ma!

Today is my Mom's birthday! It's her 29th anniversary of turning 21! This picture was taken a few years ago up in Canada.

Happy Birthday Alex!

Today is Alex's 22nd birthday!

Evolution of Dance

Happy St. Urho's Day!

Ooksi kooksie coolama vee, Santia Urho is ta poy for me! He sase out ta hoppers as pig as birds, Neffer peefor haff I hurd does words! He reely told dose pugs of kreen, Braaffest finn I effer seen! Some celebrate for St. Pat unt hiss nakes, Putt Urho poyka kot what it takes. He got tall and trong from feelia sour, Unt ate culla moyakka effery hour. Tat's why day guy could sase does peetles, What crew as thick as chack bine needles. So lets give a cheer in hower pest way, on this 16th of March, St. Urho's Tay!

Shocking News

We are the Ones

Mmmm...Pizza

Me and Alex made a pretty tasty Pizza, as you can tell! This one happens to be a Chicken Alfredo pizza. The crust is pretty thin, which i like, then I cooked up some chicken and and put some onions and mushrooms. I seasoned the chicken with garlic and Italian seasoning. We also loaded it with mozzarella cheese! It turned out really well!
As you can tell it was a pretty thick pizza, there was so much on it, and now I am stuffed!

Anyways, not much exciting has happened recently. I've been really busy with classes and tests. This week we are presenting Sweeney Todd, so it should be another busy week. But, fortunately, next week is Spring Break! I am looking forward to going home and taking a much needed rest. Hope everything is going well for everyone!

Happy Birthday Sister!

Happy 20th birthday to my sister Holly!

Happy Valentine's Day!

This is the yummy Valentine's Day cake that I made last night and decorated with M&Ms! I can't wait to taste it!

Yes We Can!

On the Seashores of Mexico

On Friday, my mom and dad and their good friends Gary and Brenda, will be heading off to Cozumel! Jealous, you wonder? Why yes I am! Just kidding. On Saturday here in Fargo, the high temperature is supposed to be -4 while in Cozumel, the high is only a mere 85! Doing the math, that's almost a 90 degree difference! Totally not fair! But I'm happy for them, hopefully I will get a sombrero! That would be nice! If you want to check out where they will be staying, you can follow the link... http://www.elcozumeleno.com/

I Voted!

Last night, I had the opportunity to participate in super Tuesday. It was very exciting, and I am glad that I could participate and actually make a difference!

Straw Hat Players 2008

Well, it's that time of year again. The Straw Hat Players has the season all lined up, and it looks to be a good one. If anyone wants to go just let me know! http://www.mnstate.edu/strawhat/


Straw Hat Players 45th Anniversary Show
June 12 - 13, 2008

Jesus Christ Superstar
June 17-20, 2008

It seems especially fitting that the first rock opera, created as a concept album at the end of the turbulent '60s, should have at its center a social and political rebel. Jesus' meteor-like rise in renown provides, as the title suggests, a parallel to contemporary celebrity worship. As his radical teachings are evermore embraced, Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ's final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, Jesus Christ Superstar illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.

Beehive the 60s Musical
June 24-27, 2008

Celebrate an era of love and rock 'n roll with the fun-filled production, Beehive, the 60's Musical with 6 talented women, 1 hot band, 45 wigs, 40 costumes, and over 40 of the greatest 60's hits. Beehive, the 60's Musical is a fast-paced and nostalgic look back at the girl groups and soloists of the time featuring songs by The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Connie Francis, Lesley Gore, Petula Clark and more. You'll leave humming the tunes, anxious to pull out the 45's again!
A Midsummer Night's Dream
July 8-11, 2008

A Midsummer Night’s Dream provides us with Shakespeare’s magical romp through the forest where enemies fall in love, an actor becomes an ass and the fairy kingdom battles over a boy. In the end, the fairy kingdom finds peace, actors perform their play and the lovers find happiness in a triple wedding ceremony.

How I Learned to Drive
July 15-19, 2008

The play concerns an affair between its protagonist, named Li'l Bit, and her uncle Peck. The affair takes place over the course of years, with the character of Li'l Bit maturing from age eleven to eighteen before she puts an end to it. In spite of the serious situation, there are many comical elements of the play, which avoids the expected condemnation of this situation to look at the basic humanity that binds these two characters. How I Learned to Drive is noteworthy for the many awards that it won, including the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for drama.

Grease
July 23 - August 1, 2008

This is the 1950's rock 'n' roll musical. Rydell High's spirited class of '59-- gum chewing, hubcap stealing, hot rod loving boys with D.A.'s and their wise cracking girls in bobby sox and pedal pushers--capture the look and sound of the 1950s in a rollicking musical. While hip Danny Zuko and wholesome Sandy Dumbrowski resolve the problems of their mutual attraction, the gang sings and dances its way through such nostalgic scenes as the pajama party, the prom, the burger palace, and the drive in movie. Songs recall the Buddy Holly hiccups, the Little Richard yodels and the Elvis Presley wiggles that made the music of the 50s a gas.

If I Thought That It Was Cold Yesterday...

As you can see it's a little bit chillier today. Anyone want to go to Hawaii?

Do I Really Have to Go Outside Today?

This is what my Yahoo weather widget told me when I turned my computer on. It's cold by the way!

Rest in Peace Heath Ledger

It came as a shock, like most things like this generally do. I got back from work, turned on my computer, checked my e-mail, and went to MSN, where I usually get my news. There it was, Heath Ledger has died at only 28 years old. I will miss him, I just wish that things would have worked out better for him.

Slate Cartoon: Attempting a Fix

Sunrise

Well, as you already know, I have started a new semester at school. Today on my way to work, I picked up a copy of our school's newspaper, The Advocate. In the paper, there was an article that, was a sad welcome back.

A few summers ago, I took a film history class. It was very interesting, and I got to see many movies that I normally wouldn't have seen. We watched Birth of a Nation, several Charlie Chaplin films, The Graduate, and one of my favorites...Sunrise, a Song of Two Humans. It is a beautiful story and has very beautiful cinematography. I encourage you to watch it, I found most videos of it on YouTube, it comes in parts, but I think it is worth it. I bought this movie after I finished my class, and only found it on Ebay. It was shipped to me from South Korea. But, because it is silent, it doesn't really matter!

The professor that introduced me to this wonderful movie has unfortunately passed away due to complications from cancer. I am eternally grateful to this professor for opening my eyes to new experiences, because I doubt that I would have even considered watching a silent movie before I took this class. Thank you Professor Casselton!

A New Year

This is a picture of my mom and dad before they headed off for their New Years Eve snowmobile ride.

Well, not much exciting has happened recently, but I have started my classes already so I've had a pretty busy two days (well not really). But once the school year gets going, it should be even more busy.

Monday
ACCT 231: Principles of Accounting II
MKTG 310: Principles of Marketing
MATH 234: Probability and Statistics
ECON 204: Principles of Economics: Macro

Tuesday and Thursday
ACCT 304: Legal Environment of Business
MATH 234

Wednesday
ACCT 231
MKTG 310
ECON 204

Friday
ACCT 231
MKTG 310
MATH 234

I hope to survive this semester and earn some good grades while I'm at it. It's looking like another busy semester full of homework, just like last semester. Although, this time I will be doing this all without my glasses. I finally have contacts lenses! I am so excited. I'm still trying out my first pair right now, and I have to go back on the 21st to get my eyes checked again. I am very happy!

Happy New Year!!!!

New year = new hair cut. My cousin Melissa gave me a haircut last night. It's pretty short, but I really like it.
After the haircut, we went out to the hanger at my Aunt and Uncle's and played pool. Me and Trudy won two games, so it was pretty fun. This is Melissa and her boyfriend Mike taking a quick break from pool.
This is me and Trudy goofing around. It was a pretty fun night!