Crack o’ Dawn

I am the best roommate and let me tell you why.

Today Porky’s boyfriend had to leave his weekend vacation and get back to college in New York. His flight left at 6:30 AM, which meant a 4:00 AM wake-up call for me.

I literally rolled out of the bed, brushed my teeth and left. Which is really when I am most attractive, if you were wondering.

The payback? She bought my Salted Caramel Mocha from Starbucks, a life-changing nectar from heaven in a cup, all steamy and delicious and thick and salty and caramely.

Another thing about me (you’re always wanting to know more) is that when I don’t get a lot of sleep, I get reeeeaaalllly giggly. Everything is hilarious.

So we had a lot of laughs.

We’re awesome road trip buddies, Porky & I.

Ok, this post should have ended a long time ago. Maybe it shouldn’t be Published?

 

I amand she didn’t actually pay for me, she owed me $4 anyway. I don’t have to be bribed into a good road trip.

 

 

p.s. Sorry for the absence. Sometimes you just aren’t feeling it, ya know?

Cornhusker State. Whatever That Means..

Traveling wears me out, let me tell you. Today I flew to Omaha, Nebraska to be reunited with my roommate, Porky. (Porkster, Porker, Porks, bacon, sausage)

The day started at Denny’s where I ate a meal I wish I hadn’t. Then we got lost in the numbered streets of North Little Rock and I was freaking out because I was afraid I was going to miss my flight.

Eventually we found the blessed airport, I barely made it through security (last time I travel with that Korean leather backpack) and soon I was nestled between two hilarious women on my flight to Chicago.

Then it was a layover and another flight before I was safe in Omaha, exploring the sights, eating authentic mexican food, and walking the dogs down the streets of Porky’s quaint neighborhood.

On the agenda for tomorrow:

Omaha zoo
Mormon temple and trail

Did you hear that? MORMON DAY!

All this excitement has worn me out.

Goodnight, from Omaha!

I am and we have fanny packs, oh yes we do.

When In Nebraska…part 1

Well, I was in Mormon heaven.

Tuesday Porky took me where I requested (after she suggested it): The Mormon Trail museum and the Winter Quarters temple.

We learned more about the trials of the pioneers traveling to Salt Lake City and even attempted to pull a hand cart similar to the ones the pioneers used.

 

It’s neat to learn about other faiths.

   

After, we went to the zoo, which really deserves it’s own post. More on that later!

 

 

I am and I wore a strapless dress to a Mormon museum. I wasn’t thinking. Can you forgive?

Barn Bash 2011 – Troop Beverly Hills!

It was over the summer while talking on the phone that Porky and I decided that being Girl Scouts for Halloween was a good idea.

I mean, we had our old uniforms, so why not?

Yes they still fit. I was also amazed.

Jill was our cute box of Tagalongs (what are Girl Scouts without their cookies?) and Brette was our loving mom.

Friday was Iota Chi’s annual Barn Bash.

It was a great night! We played games, roasted hot dogs and s’mores, and went on a hayride.

This is seriously the good life.

 

Jingle Bell Rock Semi-Formal

This weekend was Iota Chi’s first annual Christmas semi-formal!

Theme: Jingle Bell Rock
Setting: Harding University

Date: Alison Shaw, otherwise known as Porky. My precious roommate.

We shared a table with this cool group of people. We dominated the Christmas carols charade game and won presents!

Menu: Chicken cordon bleu, baked potatoes, green beans wrapped in bacon, chocolate cake, cheesecake, and rolls. Yeah, we def don’t eat like that every day.

 

Other activities: 12 days of Christmas game, Iota Chi bingo, and Rock Band. And of course, the 1+ hours of taking pictures.

 

At the risk of sounding cheesy, it was rockin’!

Maybe next year I’ll ask a boy?

HAHA!

 

 

I amand ‘tis the season for Christmas functions!

Is This Obnoxious?

Finals are over. Bless.

I survived, but it was touch and go there for awhile.

I almost gave up today while moving all of my belongings down three flights of stairs by myself. And I was only running on 4 hours of sleep because I stayed up studying till the ungodly hour of 3 a.m. and woke up at 6:30. Craziness.

Like good college students, my roommate and I opted for a photobooth session instead of studying/packing on our last night together.

Miss you Porky. See you in August!