The Big 2-3

I came home to these lovely messages today (yes, I should be doing homework but just a quick blog first!):

Sarahbeth: hey you beast
Sarahbeth: pooop
Sarahbeth: it's almost your bday!!!
Sarahbeth: ooo danger
Sarahbeth: ;-)

JenP: so what are the big bday plans on friday my dear?
JenP: please keep me updated so i can plan accordingly
JenP: i'm assuming you are planning a nice girls night...maybe a sleepover with sleeping bags, popcorn, and soda...wow what fun!!! i can't wait

It's true, my birthday is this Friday, and for my 23rd I'm counting on staying up past 10PM! Unfortunately, an all girl slumber party is not in the plans this time, Jen. I would like to let you all know the skinny on what's really happening, though. So, here's what I got:

• Nitty @ 9:30ish, as I can't pass up the free beer -- I'd better see all your butts there!
• Perhaps, some cocktails at our apartment beforehand, for anyone interested (7:30-9:30ish). Let me know if you need my address, otherwise I'll see you Friday!

Thanksgiving Hangover

I had an average, well one might even say good, day today but I've felt kinda crabby and tired anyway. This might seem typical for a Monday, although I usually enjoy my Mondays -- start out with aerobics and four hours of work, pajamas and homework after that = not too shabby. I think I am suffering from a Thanksgiving Hangover. It was all just such a whirlwind of people coming home and leaving and, once again, I imagined that I'd get to see more of everyone. Now, after weeks of anticipation, it's all over and I'm left trying to figure out what it is I'm supposed to be doing again...?

Emily, I'm so glad we had a chance to go ice skating on Friday, that quality time was precious and my knees match nicely with their shades of purplegreen! Emma, I'm glad you stopped by yesterday, sober visits are always a bonus on such short trips home. Steveo, I hope you enjoyed your Birthday, couldn't find you to say good-bye when we left Dan's Saturday night, so BYE, miss you! Amanda, my only loyal Thanksgiving Two participant, you're in town til Wednesday right? Let me know if you're free between now and then. Oh and I can't forget Jayna, can you believe you were here just barely a week ago? It seems like so much longer with all that has happened in between, hope you are around lots over winter break, more Ohio drunk-dialing in our future.

Can't wait to see all of you at Christmas! Also, looking forward to hanging out more with all of my Madison pals this weekend, I have serious withdrawal as I feel like I didn't see enough of some of you last weekend (hope you had a fun Birthday party K!).

For those of you I did spend time with, I thoroughly enjoyed Thanksgiving, my tour of Oconomowoc (and finally meeting Carly's baby brother), my new love: Hot Butter Rums (thanks Alissa & Eric) and everything else in the middle.

Lastly, an update on Harold: Strangely, Harold still seems to be fighting his battle for life/death. I thought he was dead this evening, as he was at the top of the tank looking somewhat bloated. Upon closer inspection (moving the tank a little) Harold stirred causing Amanda to yelp and me to jump back. It seems he was only resting in the fake plastic trees. We are ever more perplexed by his condition.

Watching the News

I had the bizarre experience of crying and then laughing while I was watching the news this evening. There was a story about a little girl and her father drowning while ice skating this afternoon and I couldn't help tearing up about it as it was so sad to imagine. However, not more than a minute later they started showing coverage of a stampede at a Wal-Mart in Michigan, which occurred when they opened the doors for the big Day After Thanksgiving Sale. I know what kind of negative implications the footage depicts concerning our society, and I also know that two people were injured in the melee (which obviously sucks) but seeing shoppers climbing over one and other to get into Wal-Mart with wigs falling off, and sound bytes of enraged commentary from the participants... it just got the best of me and I burst out laughing!

There certainly are depressing stories on the news everyday, yet, you have to watch now and then if only for the simple entertainment value of human life. (HOLY SHIT AM I SOUNDING LIKE A SOCIOLOGIST)

Harold was a good fish

and yes, I took a picture of him dying

We came home from Thanksgiving to find Amanda's fish at the bottom of the tank. I told Amanda she needed to name him (she's had him for three years) because no one should die without a name, she chose Harold. We then played a song and I got out my camera. He's still somewhat alive, but he's doing that drunk fish swim and sink thing and that just doesn't imply good things. I haven't really been close with Harold, which makes me feel a little guilty (like I did with the death of every childhood pet that I should've treated better), I'm sorry for that Harold (and Licorice, Bud, Michaelangelo, Boocoo). So today I give thanks for Harold, hope your life wasn't too miserable.

Go towards the light, little buddy!

where do I start

It's gotten late and now i want to be alone
All of our friends were here, they all have gone home
And here i sit on the front porch watching the drunks stumble forth into the night
"you gave me a heart attack; i did not see you there.
i thought you had disappeared so early away from here."
And this is the chance I never got to make a move.
But we just talk about the people we've met in the last 5 years.
And will remember them in ten more?
I let you bum a smoke, you quit this winter past.
I've tried twice before but like this, it just will not last.
(Death Cab for Cutie - Steadier Footing)

Hunger Pangs

Thanksgiving Dinner 2003
Looks good, don't it? What we have here (starting top right and going clockwise) is: fall-off-your-fork delicious turkey, grilled & carved by my Dad, with a dollop of thick, mouth-watering gravy, followed by what I believe was Seven Layer Salad (with BACON), brought by my lovely aunt Lisa, then cheesy mutha fuckin tatters and either sweet potatoes or yams (?) both compliments of my Mommy, a serving of scrumptious stuffing with wild rice, and last, but certainly not least, Mom's green bean casserole perfection. The sneaking presence of two beverages should also be noted at the top right which I imagine are: a foreign beer of some sort that my Dad bought especially for me and a glass of wine (because no meal is complete sans Vino).

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Admittedly, there is not nearly enough food on that plate, however, when some of my dear friends joined me later that evening we had, as we like to call it, "Thanksgiving Two" where I created an almost exact replica of that first plate of food. Ah yes..

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I AM SO EXCITED FOR THANKSGIVING! I truly am looking forward to the food, but I'm also really pumped about getting to see everyone who is dropping in from out of town. I don't know if we'll be having a Thanksgiving Two this year.

Thanksgiving DiSARONNO! 2003

Nonetheless, I hope we all can make the most of seeing each other during this holiday which is SO going to fly by. Cuz if you don't I'll get drunk, dress up, and hunt you down with my fake guns (or I'll just attack you with pens like last weekend, whateva).

You never know what will happen when we all get together. Heck, someone could pass out and you could stick a note in their pants (which they won't find until a middle of the night pee break) and then take pictures of it on their camera! ...Wait, that happens normally. Well, in any case, it's bound to be a crazy time and I can't wait to see all of you Recently Out of Towners, so be ready to eat lots, drink more, and of course, PARTY ALL THE TIME :)

Pretty Earrings

I've actually been productive today, I don't know what's gotten into me! I did some organizing, put some pictures up, went rollerblading, and then I got back into making jewelry again. It's been a long time and besides these earrings (which I should admit are roughly impossible to put on and thus, may become a permanent fixture of my head) I put some time into my fairy godmother duties - TRANSLATION - I made some bracelets and earrings for my bosses daughter (Tracie, if you are reading this before I get to work Monday, you should be excited, they're cool!). Anyway, I've been so busy today I just now realized that I'm starving, so I best go take care of that.

Oh, one more thing: Jilly I had a blast with you and everyone on your birthday. I'm glad us ladies could make it and I look forward to seeing you and Joe next weekend.

I feel like I was hit by a truck

...and a year ago today, Amanda WAS hit by a truck.

I love you Manders and I'm glad you're OK. You know you're my girl. One of my favorite stories from that day is about how I had to walk you to the bathroom at the ER, holding your gown closed in the back, and ah assist you with the whole peeing in the cup process -- "girl you got some nasty smellin' pee!" At least we have some laughs from that crazy day.

I know today is your anniversary with your BOYFRIEND, but Happy Other Anniversary too!

Love,

~Stephy

Happy Birthday Jilly!

Last time I went to visit Jill for her Birthday, we had a pretty wild time if I remember correctly. I know the trip started off a little bumpy... (cue the flashback sound effect and scene of Em and I at an empty Perkins). My traveling buddy Emily, forgot all of her money HOW CONVENIENT and didn't realize this until we had been given our bill EVEN BETTER. Being the poor college student that I was (AM) I only had enough cash on me to pay for myself DUN Dun dun! (YES, this was before I had a check card people!). I had to leave Emily at the restaurant, take her van to a gas station, take out money from MY bank account, and of course get lost on the way back, make an illegal U-turn and almost crash into the ditch. Not only did I pay for Em's elaborate dinner of soup, I loaned her some money for the evening as well. The rest of the night certainly PAID OFF

(No, the money is not from amateur stripping)

When we got to Jill's the ladies helped us get into party/wasted mode, so much so that I had to put Krista to bed before we even left (good thing she listens to me!). After calling the Milwaukee Girls' personal taxi driver -- he hands out mixed tapes, how cool is that? -- we were off to the bar, or in Katie's case falling off of the bar where I randomly won a door prize of $100! As the picture shows I was quite excited about the money, and it totally made up for having to be Em's Sugar Mama.

Looking forward to more Milwaukee Madness for Jilly's 23rd!

Who knows? Maybe I'll get lucky this time too :)

Stranger

There's this man that I pass on the sidewalk on Tuesdays and Thursdays that I always notice for some reason, I've started using him to gauge whether I'll be late or early to my next class (by where we meet along the way), and today he looked right at me when we met, I smiled because I guess I generally smile when people catch me looking at them, but I can't help feeling like he's ruined our Semiweekly Stranger Encounter by making it personal...

I am a Stick Figure

No, but seriously, I love this picture (thanks Timmy for sending me the pics, I was laughing my ass off looking at them all!). I am trying to come to terms with how freaking tall I am and if looking at this doesn't do it, I dunno what will. I also enjoy the stalker perspective of it = nice. After the wind storm we had yesterday, it's safe to say I won't be seeing a lot of the beautiful fall colors anymore, so FAREWELL FALL! What a beautiful season it was.

(I just couldn't help myself!)

SO Productive

You're a Wild Drunk

You can get enough drink. Seriously, you'll just go puke and start pounding them back again!

What Kind of Drunk Are You?

Your Personality Profile

You are elegant, withdrawn, and brilliant.Your mind is a weapon, able to solve any puzzle.You are also great at poking holes in arguments and common beliefs. For you, comfort and calm are very important.You tend to thrive on your own and shrug off most affection.You prefer to protect your emotions and stay strong.

The World's Shortest Personality Test

Your Birthdate: December 2

You're so intuitive, it's like you have a sixth, seventh, and eighth sense.You connect with others freely and easily - and you tend to have many best friends.Warm and caring, it's hard for you to close your heart to anyone.Affection is like air for you - you need to give and receive it to survive. Your strength: Your universal compassion Your weakness: Your unpredictable mood swings Your power color: Mauve Your power symbol: Butterfly Your power month: February

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Your 1920's Name is:

Jannie Zola

What's" Your 1920's Name?

Your Linguistic Profile:

75% General American English

15% Upper Midwestern

5% Midwestern

5% Yankee

0% Dixie

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Your Inner Child Is Happy

You see life as simple, and simple is a very good thing.You're cheerful and upbeat, taking everything as it comes.And you decide not to worry, even when things look bad.You figure there's just so many great things to look forward to.

How Is Your Inner Child?

You Are 40% Weird

Normal enough to know that you're weird...But too damn weird to do anything about it!

How Weird Are You?

The Last Game...

Today, is officially the last home Badger Football game of my undergrad career HOLY SHIT. Where has the time gone? I had to 'reserve' my cap and gown yesterday, talk about a complete mind-fuck! ANYWAY, this season has gone by so much faster than I imagined. It's nearly impossible for me to believe that this was a year ago:

OR, that this was TWO years ago:

This is of my parentals holding the Beer Bong Contract that I FORCED THEM TO SIGN when I was, of course, wasted. I'm so proud of them! Speaking of, I should really be getting ready right now so I can go meet them for a burger and a bloody mary. It seems I am finally used to the pre-game, post-drunk, routine -- it is much easier when the game is at 2:30 though :) Happy Game Day everyone,

GO BADGERS!!

Gone Away (The Offspring)

Maybe in another life I could find you there

Pulled away before your time

I can't deal, it's so unfair

And it feels, and it feels like

Heaven's so far away

And it feels, yeah it feels like

The world has grown cold

Now that you've gone away

Leaving flowers on your grave

To show that I still care

But black roses and Hail Mary's

Can't bring back what's taken from me

I reach to the sky

And call out your name

And if I could trade

I would

And it feels, and it feels like

Heaven's so far away

And it stings, yeah it stings now

The world is so cold

Now that you've gone away

Gone away, gone away, yeah yeah yeah

...I reach to the sky

And call out your name

Oh please let me trade

I would

And it feels, and it feels like

Heaven's so far away

And it feels, yeah it feels like

The world has grown cold

Now that you've gone away

Gone away, gone away, yeah yeah yeah...

~~~

Tiffy and I both agreed that this song was missing from my Mixed Tape. It took me a while to remember it exactly because it's been so long AND so remade. I love it.

My 90s Mixed Tape

At work today while scanning documents, reading online lectures, and emailing Laurel I decided to put on some 90s music. These songs totally take me back, I realize a lot of them are sorta One-Hit-Wonders, but I adore them all the same! I included some lyrics to help get them stuck in your head all day... you're welcome.

Oasis: Wonderwall

Hum: Stars (Thinks she missed the train to mars, she's out back counting stars)

Mazzy Star: Fade into You

Blind Melon: No Rain (I don't understand why I sleep all day and I start to complain when there's no ray hey hain)

Candlebox: Far Behind (may ay ay ay be didn't mean to treat you oh so bad, but I did it anyway yeah)

Nine Inch Nails: Head like a Hole

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Under the Bridge (I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day, take me to the place I love)

Goo Goo Dolls: Long Way Down

Nirvana: Come as You Are

The Wallflowers: 6th Avenue Heartache (that same black line that was drawn on you was drawn on meee)

The Offspring: The Kids Aren't Alright (FRACTURED LIVES! SHATTERED DREAMS!)

Our Lady Peace: Superman's Dead

Stone Temple Pilots: Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart

Live: All Over You (our love is like water beaten down and abused..)

Soundgarden: Spoonman (..come together with your hands SAVE ME)

Sponge: Plowed (SAY A PRAYER FOR ME say a prayer for me)

Tonic: If You Could Only See (..how blue her eyes can be when she says)

Blur: Song 2 (woo hoo!)

Smashing Pumpkins: Zero (she's. the one. for me. she's all I really need!)

Blink 182: Dammit

Enjoying the View

Columbus, Ohio -- Steph, Jayna, Sarah

I'm still missing being there, but it made a big difference when I went here:

Madison, Wisconsin -- Monona Terrace

I am slowly getting over my Ohio withdrawal. Hearing from Rah, Jay and Timmy definitely helped in putting a smile on my face and making me feel better. No matter where I am, I try to remember to enjoy the view.

What a Gorgeous WEEKEND

I really don't know where to start. I have so many thoughts/memories/stories floating around in my brain. Maybe I'll just let the pictures do the talking. First, a few technicalities:

- Rah (or Raw) = Sarah
- Ginah (like Dinah from the song "Someone's in the Kitchen with Dinah") = Jayna
* put them together and you get RAWGINA (nice huh?) They tried to name me Stepunani, but it just doesn't roll of your eh tongue quite the same.

Ohio was AWESOME. We got there late Thursday night (Fri morning actually), and some of us (wink! wink! Rah, Burnsy) went to bed in preparation for the big weekend. Our amazing hosts went to work for a half day on Friday so that we could sleep in and then it was off to Horseback Riding:

My horse, Cody, quickly established who was boss (HIM) by pushing me through a tree and losing my wallet. Overall, the trail was beautiful and we had a great time outside on such a nice day. To make a long story short, my wallet did make it back to Wisconsin with me I AM SO LUCKY.

Friday eve, when we finally made it back to the guys' apartment (our LAST trip to that apartment!) we spent some time getting ready & pre-drinking -- having three sessy gentlemen serenade us was quite entertaining for Jayna and I.

Then, it was off to the STUBE Reunion! I was so excited to see everyone. The Six Original Ohio Boys were there, three of whom were accompanied by their lovely wives and practically every other Ohioan I've ever had the pleasure of meeting was there too. How nice to be able to visit with you all, though, it was WAY too short.

The next morning we woke up to a full house of hangovers, it was struggle city and it took some napping and Dairy Queen to properly recover. I felt like someone had tried to rip my legs off from horseback riding and my latissimus dorsi is still a bit tender (who says I'm not learning anything in Aerobics). Once we were able to walk we made our way to see this natural wonder:

Pretty fantabulous huh? I was having some camera difficulties, so the group picture isn't as clear as I would like it to be, but we look so much like a cute, little, church group that I just have to post this pic:

It seems like I was just there debating about whether I should try to run through the waterfall (surely drenching myself) ...the weekend just flew by.

Our last night there we played flip-cup out on the deck (did I mention it was in the 70s all weekend = GORGEOUS). My team lost quite a bit, however, with the vulgar nature of Sarah's comments I feel it was impossible for Doug and me to concentrate.

Saturday night, we ended up dancing the night away downtown = so fun, and Sunday we took in a little hockey, pizza, and touring of the guys' new house (which I'm so glad we got to see, I think you guys will have a blast there and I look forward to staying there if we're ever invited back, ha!). This all deserves much more detail than I'm providing currently, but I have SO much I need to do right now, unpack for one, so I'm going to steal from Jayna's profile and wrap up with some fav moments from one of the "Best Weekends Ever"

Now I ain't sayin' she's a gold-digger, but she ain't messin' with no broke NEIBERT

Haaaang on RahGinah, RahGinah Hang on! O-H-I-O

Caldwell's brain..hehe TAXI'S HERE!! Car wash anyone?

bike rides from 8am to 8pm

bukake

sniffing Neibert

horseback riding (Burnsy taking Ginah out with a branch & Steph's horse stealing her wallet)

Emily would LOVE this...

Atari Pong. Yes, we played Atari and yes, I know you're jealous.

Quit pissing! (The outdoor bathroom not appreciated by the folks on the first floor)

You girls going to bethel road?

oneminute pizza

nitchel is napperal

No biggy, no biggy!

Steph, there's some spaghetti over he--oh wait, you already had Pasta this weekend!

Happy Fuck Day, Ass Mouth!

Cuz my heart's STILL in Ohio

...my brain (mostly), and my body (more liver damage), are back in Wisconsin, however, but every time we leave OHIO I feel like a little piece of my heart is still stuck there and it takes a couple of days to truly catch up with me again.

As always, we had the time of our lives, many stories and pics to share -- I could post now about Ohio, though, I just don't think I have enough of me here to do it at the moment.

CHECK BACK TOMORROW (after workish) AND I'LL TRY TO HAVE MY SHIT TOGETHER SO THAT I CAN UPDATE :)

OHIO: I love you and miss you, thanks so much for having us!
LaX: I love you and miss you (Rah, Ginah)
Wisconsin: Looking forward to seeing you all soon (let's go out for a drink this week?)
~ I'll probably be in need of some cheering up

Happy Birthday J Loel Bay Wow (tomorrow)

Happy 23rd Laurel! I just love this little picture of us, back when we shacked up in Satan's Loft, as I so fondly refer to it. Oh we've had some laughs, huh? Hope you've recovered from the time I hid under my desk with the mask on and scared you so bad you fell over and started crying (I seriously had to stop typing to laugh about that again right now). Anyway, wish I could be here for your Birthday, be drunk have fun and try to avoid any Mexican Spermbank Shots... disgusting.

Oh, ha thinking about our Birthdays reminded me of this little piece of history:

(Written Freshman Year in Laurel's dorm room, I wish I could say we were drunk, but I don't think that's true! We actually sent this to a whole list of people, DORKS)

1. What time is it? 8:18pm
2. Name as it appears on your birth certificate: Stephaurel Blee
3. Nickname? Ginies, small fry, water girl
4. Parents names: Moms and Pops
5. Number of candles that appeared on your last birthday cake: WE GET CHEESECAKES FOR OUR BIRTHDAYS, BUT THEY DON'T HAVE CANDLES!
6. Date you blow them out: Dec-ovember 2/4
7. Pets: the occasional flee/dorm rat
8. eye color: green of course
9. hair: questionable, long/short, whateva kind of length
10. piercing: an average of 3
11. How much do you love your job? Which job, the night-time kind or the day time type?
12. Best gift you've received? Each other
13. Hometown: McFaroughton
14. Been to Africa? Some of us prefer Sierra Leon, while others like Cote d'ivore
15. Been toilet papering? At times it seems to be the case in the dorm bathroom
16. Lovedved someone so much it made you LAUGH? Why yes, every day
17. Been in a car accident? If getting hit as a pedestrian counts
18. Sprite or 7up? Sprup
19. Favorite movie? The one we are currently filming
20. Favorite holiday? Yom Kippur
21. Favorite day of the week? Thirsty Thursday, (FRIENDS!)
22. Favorite word or phrase? WIEEEERD!
23. Favorite toothpaste? Home-made Martha Stewart style
24. Favorite restaurant? Chili's baby, it's all about the fries -- they even leave with you
25. Favorite flower? Mums the word
26. Favorite drink? Rum and coke!
27. Favorite sport to watch? Basketball, GO LAKERS! Clearly tennis requires more talent than Kolbe has you FREAK!
28. Favorite book? Worst Case Scenario Series
29. Favorite vacation? HANDS DOWN FRANCE!!! - On that note, do you know what they call a French kiss in Australia?? Same as in France, just down under
30. Do you write down your goals? Goals? What are those? Although Laurel writes down everything!
31. Preferred type of ice cream: anything with chocolate
32. Favorite sesame street character: Groverupagus
33. Favorite fast food restaurant: Noodles
34. When was your last visit to the hospital? To accompany each other in the stomach pumping process
35. What color is your bedroom carpet? Bold Beer Stain
36. How many times did you fail your permit or drivers test? Does homicide count for anything?
37. Who is the last person you got an e-mail from before this? Your mom (were laughing hysterically right now)
38. What do you do when you're bored? Fill out retarded surveys together! MWA!
39. What single store would you max out your credit card? TARGET!
40. Name the person that you are friends with that lives the farthest away? Jacques back in Paris
41. What is your bed time? Every time is a good time for bed time
42. Most annoying? For those of you who've gotten this far, probably us, huh?
43. Who will respond the quickest? Any of the numerous hate-mail responses
44. Who is the least likely to respond? Those of you who are already asleep and do not care enough to respond
45. Favorite all time TV show? Hello, like that's a question FRIENDS, and TRADING SPACES!!
46. Last movie you saw? Sleeping with the Enemy is the last one we saw together = scary shit man
47. Favorite music? Weezer, Dave, whateva kind of music, we don't care
48 What cd is in your player right now? we don't own one collectively, yet that is
49. What is your deepest fear? Being stuck in a land where we are so bored, we are forced to fill out freaky surveys together
50. What time did you finish this? 13:00

Cuz my heart WILL be in Ohio..

...as will what's left of my head and body (liver) -- Halloween took it's toll.
I've been meaning to write about OHIO forever and now that we will be visiting them THIS WEEKEND it seems like the time to do it! As always, I am so excited to see our Ohio crew, I'm already having trouble sleeping and concentrating (I keep doing that thing where I walk into a room and completely forget what I went in there for so I have to walk back to where I was just to remember). I was quite sad/freaked out the last couple of times that we've parted ways with Ohio because I knew things would be different from now on, as I lost two of my loyal Ohio Fans (Em & Duck) who were a big part of many of my Ohio memories.

...and boy are things different now, this time, I'm taking two LaX women, Sarah and Jayna, to the crazy, wonderful, drunken, hilarity this is OHIO for their very first times (Ohio Virgins, if you will).

Well this wouldn't be an Ode to Ohio without:

~~~

The Story of How We Met

Scene: Spring Break 2002, our freshman year. Location: Panama City, Florida. Crew: Katie, Jen, Em, Krista & Steph.

Per usual, Krista had set the alarm clock for bright and early so that we wouldn't miss a second of sunshine. I woke up groggy and slowly got my hungover ass ready for the beach. As I left our hotel room I saw some tall, tan guy helping Krista pull chairs together at the ocean's edge, "Oh great." I thought, now we would, most likely, have to talk to some strange boys all day on the beach! At least I had my book, I could stick my nose in that or feign sleep if I had to.

Krista introduced me to tall, tan guy and I reluctantly played along. His name was Tim, and although he had some sort of accent, he had a good handshake and a nice smile.

As I settled into my ocean view spot the Ohio crew descended on us. Burying my head in my book, I thought I was safe. Much to my dismay, I found myself being harassed by a sarcastic young fellow, with fun hair, who called himself Burnsy.

Jamming my bookmark into my boring novel for school, I gave in thinking "Shit. I don't think we're gonna' shake these guys.." (and so far we haven't had much luck!).

We hung out with OHIO a fair amount those first couple of days, but it wasn't until the rainy day that our groups became inseparable. Forced to spend a whole day together, mostly sober no less, we realized that our groups had a lot of chemistry. We barely spent a moment apart the entire rest of the trip.

Even though, the composition of our Ohio-Wisconsin group has shifted around over the years we never fail to have the most fun together. I can't believe that I can say that some of my best college friends are people that live over 8 hours away, AND that we met them on Spring Break!

Looking forward to another unique set of memories Ohio, can't wait to add them to the collection.