HAPPY (belated) THANKSGIVING

I was flipping through my old second grade story notebooks when I came across a list of sorts I wrote for the Thanksgiving holiday. It's humbling to see what a child really cares about and how these thoughts have stayed with me even today. They're my roots, I guess. I have to say that #37 is completely perplexing though as I have no idea what "lecktesade" is, or what it is supposed to be. Other than that, I think you'll get the gist...


I hope you had a very Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers!

I miss you, I miss you not...

After a few weeks back in the NoDak I've pondered a bit as to what I miss and do not miss about the Twin Cities. I've composed the following lists and I think they speak for themselves...

I miss:

• My homies
• Suburban sunsets
• B.96 (We are hip hop!)
• LeeAnn Chin
• Fireflies lighting up spring evenings
  
• Piano bars
• Lakes, lakes, and more lakes
• My extremely attractive neighbor who built things, played the drums, and road his mountain bike sans a shirt
  
• City life
  
• Frank Vascellaro and Amelia Santaniello of WCCO Channel 4 News
• Caribou Coffee
• Red Box DVD vending machines
• Frogs croaking at night
  
• My aunt, uncle, and cousin
  
• Anonymity

I don't miss:

• Anonymity
• The job hunt
  
• Having to get on a highway to go pretty much anywhere other than the grocery store
  
• Being broke
• Selling pornos at the bookstore
  
• Traffic, traffic, and more traffic
• An empty home
  

Why Not Minot?!

Dear Blog World,

So it's been a while since my last post and I have much to share...

After freaking out over the possibility of returning to my hometown in North Dakota I was presented with an opportunity that I could not refuse. Truly, I would be dumb if I did. I made the rational decision to commit to working as a Rental Agent for a year in Minot. I think it will be an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience and I'm looking forward to having a steady source of income. I started work a week and a half ago and am enjoying what I am doing. Pretty much, I am to showing houses and apartments what Vanna White is to turning letters.

Another plus for moving home is that my parents are fixing up a little Craftsman house that I will be able to inhabit for the year. Rent will be incredibly reasonable and it is going to be so much fun decorating my first place. The house is charming and has great character. I'm super stoked that I will have an office with old French doors and an art studio with big windows. I'm feeling very inspired to write, paint, and draw... I can't wait to get into my hizzouse!

Returning to the NoDak will also be beneficial in giving me time to evaluate where I am in my life and where I want to be. Once I get settled into a bit of a routine I can really focus on if I want to return to school and if so, pursue that whole-heartedly. I think that this is the perfect opportunity to reflect on and examine my passions, strengths, weaknesses, and dreams. I'm really trying to embrace my time spent here in Minot and grow as a person in every way I can.

Anywho... I'm a bit scatterbrained at the moment, so I will conclude here. The Giants are playing the Cowboys and I'm trying to pay attention to the game... Go Giants!

Many laughs and much love,
Annie