homemade donuts

 

who has a donut maker?

my roommate of course.

chocolate donuts covered in cream cheese frosting = yummy.

Multiple choice...

Wearing high heels to go dancing  is...

A. So awesome, just love how long they make my legs look...!

B. Definitely a way to grab that cute boy's attention...!

C. Torture...plain and simple....torture.

Dear Lord, please forgive me for how I treat my feet.  Poor little guys are sore today.

I am in need (want) of a solid , good pair of heels that doesn't kill to wear.

Do they exist?

Christmas decorations...

are all officially down.

(hopefully)

sometimes they randomly appear in our house...

ahhh feels good to have them put away... along with a clean house.

cccchanges.

Dear Blog Reader,

After many tears, wrong paperwork and a trip to Chicago, I have decided to not study abroad anymore. 

It is what is best for me.

I've always been told to 'go with your gut' ... my gut said ... 'now is not the right time'

The thought of being gone for four months was hurting me mentally and emotionally.  I tend to become stressed easily and did not want to be studying, traveling, and looking for a full time job at the same time.

No, I am not sad.

No, I don't need your sympathy.

No, I don't think I am making a mistake.

I am finishing my last semester at Northwest.  I graduate on Saturday, April 28th, 2012! Mark your calendars!

Please respect my decision and support me in what I need to do for me.

Thank you,
Angela

my dad wanted a donkey...

 

...so he bought one. ( + 2 miniature horses)

i have left the farm.

i have returned to northwest.

i miss my mom and dad.

i love this weather.

Chicago Part II

On our second day in Chicago we slept in and then went to Shedd Aquarium.

Beautiful beautiful place.

We watched a 20 minute movie in 4D and even an aquatic show.

This top picture is the aquatic pool overlooking Lake Michigan.

I wish I was able to get a picture of a dolphin jumping in the air, but after a few attempts I decided I would rather watch the show and enjoy it then snapping 100 pictures.

Incredible jellyfish display.

Mesmerizing.

We spent the majority of our day at the aquarium.

After a little  bit of shopping we needed to fill up our stomachs.

We went to Union Station rather early to make sure we were on time for our bus.

The bus ride home was long and fullllll of people.

Lots of memories made with my dear friend Ashley.

Thank you to my Aunt Ann for all of the suggestions of things to do/see in Chicago!

Chicago Part I

 I spent the first day of the new year on a Mega Bus driving from Omaha to Chicago.

My friend Ashley and I decided to make a short trip to visit the windy city.

We arrived in Chicago around 7:30 a.m., caught a cab, went to our hotel and checked in (Ashley's dad works for Marriott Hotels so we had special privileges) had a quick breakfast, put our hats and mittens on and explored the city.

As we walked down Michigan Avenue we heard a radio station broadcasting.

The announcer stated, "It's a beautiful day on Michigan Avenue.......to not be here.  It is extremely cold, stay inside folks."

We got a good chuckle out of that one, but proceeded to walk down to Millennium Park.

 I thought the bean was a pretty cool piece of art if you ask me.  Great for taking some fun pictures.

 

 After a short pit stop at Panera Bread to grab some hot chocolate and another pit stop in Macy's to admire the Christmas displays, we headed to the Sears Tower, now renamed the Willis Tower. 

 All of the pain my ears endured while the elevator climbed 110 stories was worth it for the view of the city. 

  Walking out onto the glass box was a bit scary and made me red in the face... 

 We then ventured to the Field Museum.

Amazing exhibits ranging from mummies, underground life, and the world's largest book.

 As any tourist would do in Chicago, we went out for deep dish pizza.

Gino's Pizza was our choice and it was delicious.

A childhood dream came true when I entered the American Girl Doll Store.

I always dreamed of visiting this place.

It was still magical to me at 22 years of age.

 It was then time to see the city at night!

We took the elevator up to the top of the John Hancock building.

Beautiful view of the city skyline.

At 8:30 p.m. we were beyond exhausted and ready for some R & R.