i relate

its been a while, and i thought i'd share.

i came across this masterpiece the other day.

it described my attempt at fort building almost to a 't'.

i've never really understood that expression (the 't').

loose ends.

in case you were still wondering...

i didn't get everything checked off my list. sad, i know. and one of the additions was... wait for it... a snow fort. awesome. however.. i didn't finish it. disappointing, i know. it would have been monumental. but lets be honest when it involves large amounts of snow, hours upon hours outside, and a girl who hasn't quite accustomed herself back to the chill air of those harsh minnesota sub-zero temps we should all have realized it was a long shot.

but hey, the snowman made it. complete with pictures. christmas day, snowed in with 20 plus inches, you betcha.

*** note the sweet old brown gloves. a fashion statement for sure.

a girl's best friend.

love you toby.
you weren't just any girl's best friend,
you were mine.
July 2000 - December 24, 2009

miss you already, boy.

the christmas list

with two finals left, and less than two weeks left in the crazy 'co', i will be making the trek home for christmas. i have been itching to go home since early november and with the home stretch (literally) in view, i am finalizing my list. not just any list, it is The Ultimate Christmas Vacation To-Do List. it is a work in progress, but at culmination it will be a true masterpiece. here's a hint of the good stuff:

1. make a snowman.
2. cook and bake some new things in the kitchen/make a mess & clean it up.
3. scope out the collection of movies at the library.
4. make my way through a few of the books on my list.
5. sign up for a short-term gym membership - definitely will not be braving my outdoor runs.
6. learn to swim properly for my first triathlon next may.
7. drive my mom's car/suv-ish vehicle.
8. drive my dad's truck (the pattern with a reliable car....).
9. drive my brother's truck... probably won't happen
10. go snowmobiling.
11. never leave the house for a whole 24 hours, while in some form of pajamas or sweats.
12. bundle up in twenty layers and venture into a blizzard to take pictures.
13. a trip to mankato.
14. a trip to sioux falls.
15. a trip to the twin cities.
16. go see this movie.
17. hit up the local wal-mart. (by local, i mean "closest": 20 minutes east on the interstate).
18. enjoy some warm coffee at the downtown spot: coffee choices.
19. drive around town looking at christmas lights with my dad.
20. see friends.

more to come...