I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving! We had five, yes FIVE, glorious days off from school so I was able to go home and spend time with family. Before I left for home, we had a friends-giving which was super fun. Justin and I brought creamed corn, stuffing, and mini pumpkin pies but there was also pigs in a blanket, stuffed shells, scalloped potatoes, coffee cake, chicken wings, cookies, and mimosas! Not your traditional Thanksgiving, but for college students I was impressed! We had lots of laughs playing cards against humanity before calling it quits and headed back. A big thanks to Anais for hosting!
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As many of you know, my dad lost Ceaser in a hunting accident 2 weeks ago. My brother and my dad went to a game farm and during a retrieve, he was hit by a car and killed. Getting that news was so difficult. I can close my eyes and still feel him pushing his nose in my face to lick me. I can feel his fur in-between my fingers and hear him run to the door to greet me. He was a one-of-a-kind dog with great instinct and the most loving spirit. He was so smart and an incredible hunter. I know he died doing what he loved the most.
The power of the human body is truly amazing. As I listen to my professors talk about the body on a molecular level, it's hard to imagine that all those reactions are happening inside me. As a health professional I have been taught nearly everything about the body from how it gains energy from food, to how it uses that energy to move muscles, to how the brain sends signals to the organs, and to how the heart keeps all of it going. But sometimes I get caught up in all of that and forget how truly amazing it is that I can walk, talk, see, breathe, hear and smell.
It's crazy to think how much of my life I've been in an educational institution. Kindergarten to present, I've been through seventeen grades! Only two more to go...I hope anyways. Throughout those 17 years, I have always looked forward to school. School for me was never boring. It was fun and entertaining. A mix of sports, friends, teachers, books, math, and challenges. Something about buying school supplies, having a locker, and seeing faces I hadn't seen all summer. This year was different though. After having such a great summer, it was difficult to go back to school last week.
Well they say all good things must come to an end. The time has come to say goodbye to summer 😔 My last few days were filled with fun and memorable activities. I guess you could say I went out with a bang!
One of the best parts of seeing my aunt and uncle were spending time with their pets, Kenzie and Murphy! I am a huge pet person, and I have a special place in my heart for dogs. Something about dogs just make you instantly happy. They always love you no matter what mood you're in. Someday when Justin and I have more time, space, and money we want to get a golden retriever ❤️. Kenzie is a yellow lab and looks almost identical to Ceaser, my dad's dog. She was so friendly and just wanted to play with her ball. Each morning she would snuggle up to me. Murphy is a mischievous little guy but yet oh so lovable. My aunt and uncle had lots of funny stories about him. He is infamous for getting into neighbor's cars when their windows are open and they end up driving off to work with him inside!
While leaving Seattle I truly noticed how many coffee shops there were. Literally one on every corner. If Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes then Washington is the land of 10,000 Starbucks. Fun fact: next to New York City and Chicago, Seattle has the most Starbuck per person in the nation! Good luck finding any Caribou out there... Back to my trip... the next few days we kept it low key and stayed around Port Townsend, where my aunt and uncle live. It is a cute, little touristy town that reminds me a lot of Grand Marais. First we went to Fort Worden. It was built in the 1900's as a military base designed to protect the Puget Sound. When you are walking on the grounds, it is almost like stepping back in time. All the buildings are kept up and posses very historic architecture. There are barracks, officer quarters, and a mess hall that are all now used for offices, learning spaces, and rentals. The grounds themselves are a state park and have many hiking trails, a beach, and a campground.
Isn't it funny how when you say, "I am going to Washington," or "I am from Washington," you have to clarify Washington the state or Washington D.C.? I always assume Washington state but I am a little bias 😏
Nothing says summer more than hot, humid weather, baseball, cookouts, and graduation parties! All of that and more was included in this past weekend. Starting on Friday I made my way back to my hometown to go to a doctor's appointment and to a chiropractor appointment. Luckily it was a nice day out to drive and I made good time.
Yay, my first blog post!!! I am so excited! First disclaimer, I am terrible with grammar. If you are an english or writing major you may want to stop reading now because all my grammatical, spelling, and punctuation mistakes will drive you bonkers. I've become so accustom to writing scientifically I wouldn't be surprised if I accidentally slipped an in text citation into one of my posts.
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HEY IT'S ME TARA!Thanks so much for coming to check my blog out. I am a recent college graduate who is taking a crack at this blogging thing for the first time. I hope to inspire you to live a more connected and peaceful life with my own experiences. Recent Posts
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