Figure skating was the first winter sport included in the Olympic Games when it appeared at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London

top left: the beautiful surprise ice skating rink

top right: a pretty shadow

bottom right: me and two of the greatest friends you could ask for :)

I would like to explain these awesome pictures to you, since they were taken by an awesome photographer.. me! I will after I talk about my great weekend! First of many this semester..

So, it was the first week of classes and I survived. I know, shocking right?
I don't really don't think they'll be that bad, but I'm sort of freaking about my business minor.
But I have learned that stressing out really doesn't do that much good
so I've cut bad on stress. It's not healthy.
Friday.. what did I do? Oh yes, I went shopping.
We were originally going out to eat and see the movie "Nine"
but that didn't happen. My roommate and I decided to stay in and have a girl's night
which turned into going shopping for a long time.
Came back with an awesome vest and fake nails.
And I'm pretty proud of myself for still having them on! But I work tomorrow which will be the true test of their strength and durability.

Saturday was a very long but fun day. My sister is getting married in September so we went wedding dress shopping.
Left at about 8:30 AM, got back around 6:30 PM.. yeah
But it was productive, since she found her dress and our bridesmaids' dresses.
That night was an ETK event, which basically rocked. A band called Lovesick Radio played for about an hour. I was sad because I thought (and wished) it would have been longer.

Oh well, right? The drummer was hot and that was nice :) We sat in the back and jammed out. They left the houselights up so I'm pretty sure they saw us make fools out of ourselves, but it was fun anyway. I bought their CD and am listening to it now actually. It's really good and I'd recommend it to those who like rock with pop influences. They're not afraid to play whatever they want and I really like that.

Today was great. Went shopping again and bought this kick-ass Rockband shirt for $2.19. Epic.
It was foggy and it looked extremely pretty out. So two friends and I went out to take pictures.
I took a lot and it was a ton of fun. We discovered this awesome ice rink on the frozen river and it was so beautiful. I seriously want to go back tomorrow. It was getting really dark and the fog was thick. It was peaceful and quiet..
I felt like a little kid. I have never been ice skating in my life and this was sort of my introduction. I liked it that no one else was there and we could enjoy it ourselves.

I wish I knew how to actually ice skate so I could do it there. I can't even describe to you how gorgeous it was and how much fun we had there. I loved it.

Tomorrow is MLK Day and our classes are shortened in honor of one of the most influenctial figures in the black rights movement. I think classes should be cancelled in general, but my opinion does not matter! It's a day to remember how far we've come in equality and to never take our rights and freedoms for granted. People have put their lives on the line to give us the life that we live today.

Sorry, I guess I'm feeling philosphical today. Strange, that rarely happens. I guess the serenity of the ice rink really got to me. I really can't express out beautiful it was. I have a smile on my face just thinking about it. I seriously felt like a kid in candy shop when we discovered it.

I'm going to go and work on editing picture that we took that day. If you're lukcy, I'll put more on here. But I'm still figuring out how to work this thing so who knows!

In Iowa, it is illegal for a man with a mustache to kiss a woman in public

As a resident of Iowa, I find this shocking! I see mustached men kissing women all the time.. maybe I will have to make a citizen's arrest next time. I had a thought, a day dream if you will. I pictured me, walking down main street in my hometown, and I witness a man with a mustache kissing his wife/girlfriend/whatever. I see this, take off running, and tackel him. "Sir," I will say, "you have broken the law. In Iowa, it is illegal for a man with a mustache to kiss a women in public. To the police station we go!" and I take him to the police station, which so happens to be right across the street. I'm pretty sure that would lead to my arrest also, but it was worth it.

Tonight is New Year's Eve.. the night to party and celebrate the ending of 2009 and the beginning of 2010. Oh yes, I will be celebrating also. I am soon travelling a whole block to my brother's house. There, my sister, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, father, and six nieces/nephews will party it up. Ha, yeah we sure party. At least I'll have a drink or two (don't worry, I'm 21, I promise).

I read an article that tonight is a blue moon, which is the second full moon of the month. Some strange things are going to happen.. dun dun dun. I just pray that everyone I know will be safe. I don't believe in creepy full moon lore (or luck, for that matter) so people will just act weird because they can.

Okay, I guess I have to go. Turns out we're leaving like, right this minute.

French kissing involves all 34 muscles in the face. A pucker kiss involves only two.

I know right? Who would have thought French kissing could be a work out?

Learn something new every day right? True story.

I am officially on break now and couldn't be happier.

Currently, I'm wrapped up in a blanket, sipping hot chocolate and eating star cookies.

I was contemplating a nap, but thought against it.

Who naps?

Which brings me to another random story that happened yesterday..

Tuesday night I didn't get much sleep and woke up Wednesday exhausted.

Finals.. ugh

Plus it doesn't help that the guys that live below me listen to their TV like my granfather..

Max volume.

I got back to my room and wanted to nap. So I set my alarm for 12:45, just a power nap.

Turns out I didn't set my alarm

Woke up at 5:02. That is not a nap! That's like a mini coma!

I mean really, 5 hours..

Today is December 17th 2009. I looked up the "this day in history" and it turns out

today was the day that the Wright Brothers had their first successful flight in 1903

How awesome is that?

I want everyone (or anyone) who reads this blog to do me a favor and check out an acapella group called Straight No Chaser. I only have their Christmas CD but it's so good. I have an obsession with men's singing voices. I could listen to acapella for hours and not get bored.

Their Christmas Can-Can is the funniest Christmas song I've heard in awhile.

My fav Xmas song is Baby It's Cold Outside by Dean Martin.

Oh shoot, now I have to go. I must babysit my little nieces.

Adults can't dream and snore at the same time

I'm thinking of having a random fact as my title every time I blog.

It's just interesting. I didn't know that people can't snore and dream at once.

Sometimes, dreams freak me out. Seriously, I dream about weird things.

Or at least, I think I do. Does anyone actually remember their dreams?

Ha, there is one that sticks in my mind.

I believe I was about eight when I had it. I got out of bed and these little

red devil men were all over my room. But I didn't freaked out.

Instead, I punched each one in the face and they died.

Then I woke up. What does that mean?

Yeah, I don't know either.



Well, it's that time of year. You guessed it..

Finals. The original F word.

Seriously, it's like a curse word..

And when you say it, people know exactly what you're feeling.

"Hey Morgan, how's it going?"

My response? "Finals" and you give the look like.. ugh, shoot me.

And they nod and say, "Yeah I know the what you mean."

I think it's sort of funny, but wrong.



Also, it happens to be that time of year..

CHRISTMAS!

As we all know, this is my favorite of all holidays.

Our dorm room is decked out in lights and we even put

spray on snow on our windows (like we need it, at least two feet of it out there).

I can't wait to go home and see our tree and all the presents.

But that's not what it so important about Christmas.

I went to the candlelight service the other night and Pastor Ramona

brought up an interesting thought.

We all seem to forget about the original reason of Christmas.

I mean, hello? The birth of Jesus? Sort of important right?

Yeah, I think so too.



Sorry, total topic change. Must tell a story.

My roommate and I traveled to Subway the other day and it was freezing (literally) outside.

We walk in, my glasses fog over immediately. I excuse myself to the bathroom, since I must

"use the facilities."

I take off my glasses because I can not see. And I happen to be very blind without them.

I remove my gloves and I believe I see a shelf in the bathroom that I can put my gloves on.

And then my gloves disappeared! It was a magic shelf. It ate them up.
Turns out it was a garbage can and I threw my gloves in the trash. Whoops.



I have to keep this short, since I'm going to bed shortly.

There is a final presentation waiting for me at 8 AM tomorrow morning.

It ought to be interesting.

A presentation Wednesday at 8:30 AM

A presentation Thursday at 12:00

And a test Thursday, the time is undecided.

Then it's break time.



Adios dear bloggers. I will write to you when the time is right.

Which means when I get an internet connection :)



I'll be adding some bits and pieces of papers/stories I've written in the past just because I can. I have to share them with someone!

Also, I love this little poem thing I found about finals three years ago when I was a wee freshman.

Twas the night before finals,
And all through the college,
The students were praying
For last minute knowledge.
Most were quite sleepy
But none touched their beds,
While visions of essays
Danced in their heads.
Out in the taverns
,A few were still drinking,
And hoping that liquor
Would loosen their thinking.
In my own dorm room,
I had been pacing,
And dreading exams
I soon would be facing.
My roommate was speechless,
His nose in his books,
And my comments to him
Drew unfriendly looks.
I drained all the coffee,
And brewed a new pot,
No longer caring
That my nerves were all shot.
I stared at my notes
But my thoughts were all muddy
My eyes went ablur,
I just couldn't study.
"Some pizza might help,"
I thought with a shiver,
But each place that I called
Refused to deliver.
I'd nearly concluded
That life was too cruel,
With futures depending
On grades had in school.
When all of a sudden,
Our door opened wide,
And Patron Saint Put It Of
fAmbled inside.
His spirit was careless,
His manner was mellow,
He looked straight at me,
And started to bellow:
"What kind of studentWould make such a fuss
To toss back at teachers
What they tossed at us?"
"On Cliff Notes! On Crib Notes!
On Last Year's Exams!
On Wingit and Slingit,
And Last Minute Crams!"
His message delivered,
He vanished from sight,
But we heard him laughing
Outside in the night.
"Your teachers have pegged you,
So just do your best.
Happy Finals to All,
And to all a good test."

My favorite season

**I've added a Christmas picture I found online (bottom), the middle is a decoration in our yard, and the top is last year's Christmas tree. We cut down our own tree at a tree farm**

So... I've been forgetful as you can see. 

It seems as though time has just slipped from my fingers. 

It is so not my fault and don't even think of blaming me. 

I am extremely busy and I don't really have time for anything. 

True story. 

Well, it's officially November and has been for 22 days now. 

Its the start of my favorite time of year. 

Fall/Winter and Christmas!

Oh I can't express how much I love Christmas. 

The snow, the lights, the decorations, the family. 

It just seems to make everyone happier.

And I love happy people. I love people in general. 

There's just something about this time of year that's..

Magical. There is no other word to describe it. 

But first, Thanksgiving must arrive. 

That is my second favorite holiday. 

Okay, so I love any time my whole family gets together. 

But still. 

We're breaking tradition and having it at my house at Thursday.

And then Saturday is at my grandma's with the WHOLE family. 

We're having some new additions on Thursday-my sister's boyfriend's sons. 

I'm hoping everything goes okay, but meeting new people is hard 

and they're just kids. 

My favorite Turkey Day food is indeed turkey. I know, cliche right? 

Oh well, get over it. I love turkey!

Friday is a totally different day. 

Black Friday.. dun dun dun. 

I couldn't be more excited to go shopping.. 

Like I have money to shop. 

That's besides the point. 

It's still Black Friday and I must attend. 

People think I'm crazy, but oh no my friends,

You are the crazy one for not going. It's a must. 

A tradition. 

A lifestyle. 

Ok so a lifestyle was pushing it. Oh well. 

I'm still totally stoked for it. 

I'll tell you about it after the day occurs. 

That's if I remember. :/

Break starts on Wednesday. 

The longest half week of my life starts tomorrow. 

I'm pretty sure I'm having quarter-life crisis. 

I just don't care about school right now. 

Maybe that's because I don't know what my future holds

and that scares the be-jeezus out of me. 

I don't know what I'm doing or where I'm going. 

What I want to do, where I'm going to life. 

Sometimes I get so freaked out that I want to cry. 

But the I remembered that I don't cry. 

I'm becoming a business minor instead of Comm Design. 

I don't want to be a journalist, yes I'm a Print major. 

Uh.. that makes no sense. 

You see what my problem is? 

I love to write, but I don't want to be a journalist! 

BAH! 

Anyway, enough of that. 

Back to positive things. 

Like.. 

Well it seems like my arsenal of positivity is empty at the moment. 

Next time I blog, I'll add more pictures of our holiday adventures. 

Until then.. 

OOPS..
I forgot to tell you something awesome!!

So, I went on Google today.
Typed in "Where is Chuck Norris"
and clicked I'm Feeling Lucky.
Google then proceeded to tell me
Google won't search for Chuck Norris because it knows you don't find Chuck Norris, he finds you
Suggestions:
Run, before he finds you
Try a different person

HILARIOUS!

Life is just so..

Bench Poem

i sit on this bench
on a beautiful morning
the leaves fall around me
as the wind blows them from the tree
a swirling up in a frenzy, all around
they softly touch my face, gentle
soon the wind stops blowing
the leaves stop swirling
everything is still, quiet
i sit on this bench
content
alone
So, it's finally October.
Which is my all time
Favortie month.
The weather is gorgeous.
The leaves are turning beautiful colors.
It makes non-poetic people
like me
Want to sit down and write a few verses.
I was sitting on a bench
This morning
And I took out a notebook and
Wrote a poem.
It's not very good, but it's there
Up there ^
I can't write poetry.
Trust me, I've tried.
Just never quite...

Work.




Today is Monday.
Just another Manic Monday.

I wish it was Sunday.

I've been battling a cold

For the past week.

No fun at all.
Of course there are
H1N1 jokes.
"Oh you have swine flu"
Blah blah blah

I do not.

I just have an extreme cough
and I can't laugh, then I cough
So, nothing funny for me.
Which is hard.
Everything is funnier when
You can't laugh.

I'm really excited
Because I'm crochetting again.
I've sort of missed it.
I bought some baby yarn
(it's really soft)
and I'm making myself
A hat.
It's going to be white
And fluffy.
And great.
I am so stoked.

Some weird thing just happened
In my room.
I heard a little boy singing.
There are no children.
Sort of freaked out right now.

I am totally in love with Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Freaking awesome.
Bad news?
I watch it instead of doing homework.
And I'm missing two seasons
With no money to buy them.
Crapola sandwich.


I bought a new book yesterday
It's called Wings and I'm
So stoked to read it.
I seem to have a
Fasination with the supernatural.
Maybe I need help.
Or maybe I'm just really cool.
Yeah, I like number 2 also.

I have to skedadle.
I get to eat
CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES!