I love looking out at the open, white glittery fields of frozen, fluffy snow. Friends and family all around chatting and telling stories and making memories. Looking about I realize how much fun I had at family get togethers and how much I missed our annual family snowmobile trip this year. It is one of those traditions you look forward to all year around and after its over you continue to tell stories and laugh about the fun times we all had. The best part about that trip was because I would not get to see my cousins to often and this was a time where we all got together and enjoy the few days we had.
This year being in Missoula I missed that experience and it seems to hit me hard. I didn’t get to pick and cut the Christmas tree like always and enjoy going fast, feeling the wind through my hair. I guess getting old does that to you. After seeing pictures of it all I do really miss it. I can see a different side though, I am moving on with my life and some times you have to sacrifice thing to get new things. I no there will be more family trips and more fun experiences I will have to come. I cannot wait for winter break and Christmas so I can go and visit with the family and see how everyone is doing!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Blog Number 13- Sugarland
“It’s Alright, It’s Alright, It’s Alright.
Yeah, sometimes you gotta lose till you win,
Its alright, It’ll be alright again.”
This is just a verse from a song off of Sugarland’s new cd, The Incredible Machine. This cd is definitely “incredible”. Before opening this from my parents last week, I knew exactly what it was, and I could not wait to listen to it. Jennifer Nettles is an amazing song writer and I have enjoyed every one of their cd’s. This recent one has extra meaning to me because of all the songs that I feel I can relate to. Its more mellow than their others, so it's perfect for the upcoming two weeks. With studying every night I need a good song to listen to that makes me feel happy inside and help get the pain away from finals.
If you enjoy country music and an amazing country woman voice you will enjoy the band Sugarland. They really are incredible!
Yeah, sometimes you gotta lose till you win,
Its alright, It’ll be alright again.”
This is just a verse from a song off of Sugarland’s new cd, The Incredible Machine. This cd is definitely “incredible”. Before opening this from my parents last week, I knew exactly what it was, and I could not wait to listen to it. Jennifer Nettles is an amazing song writer and I have enjoyed every one of their cd’s. This recent one has extra meaning to me because of all the songs that I feel I can relate to. Its more mellow than their others, so it's perfect for the upcoming two weeks. With studying every night I need a good song to listen to that makes me feel happy inside and help get the pain away from finals.
If you enjoy country music and an amazing country woman voice you will enjoy the band Sugarland. They really are incredible!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Break!!
My Thanksgiving was fun and relaxing. Considering that I have been gone for a few months at college, in a different state it was quite nice to come home, sleep in my own big bed, take a shower without flip flops on, and have a good home cooked meal.
My family always gets together for thanksgiving and this one defiantly felt different than normal. I had not seen my cousins and most family members the whole time I had been gone so it was fun to catch up and see how the old Spokane was doing. Not only was it nice to see the whole family it was cool to see all the old friends I had not seen in a few months. While talking to my older cousin, she said how during the first year of college you seem to miss you friends back home from high schools and after that first year, your gradually tend to miss your friends from college more. It was cool to get all the old friends back together and see how everyone else’s experiences are going and share my own but in that short amount of time I even started is miss Missoula and the new friends I have made here.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Blog Number Twelve- Turkey Day Rush
I read the story A&P by John Updike. This story was good and interesting, althought I did not really like the ending. It was getting good and I think its funny when stories have people who talk about others when they have "crushes" on them. Althought he tryed to act cool in front of the girls and told his manager he quit to act cool and it got him no where and with no job. I felt bad from the guy in the end but he should not have quit his job like that because the girls didnt even notice. This is my story that I wrote.
It was Thanksgiving night and the ground was covered in snow. After dinner her older brother and older cousins were going to take full advantage of the early morning snow fall. She decided to tag along. It was her first time and she didn’t know what they were up to. She knew it was trouble, but wasn’t going to get stuck doing dishes so she got her coat and followed. She didn’t know what they were doing, till they were almost there as if they thought she would leave if she knew what mischief they were up too. She kept asking and they finally told her, were playing a little game called Snowballing, throwing snow balls at cars.
When she first herd it she started to get nervous. She could immediately feel the sweat on her back even though it was below 10 degrees. As she tried to get rid of her nerves, they explained the plan. We will all go into the woods and make a few snowballs each. Then we will patiently wait for the speeding cars to get close enough and we will throw these accident-waiting-to-happen ice balls and see who could make the loudest thud! The spot was on a steep hill so perfect where no cars could see them.
After all four of them were hitting cars left and right for about 45 minutes they decided to hit one last car and then call it a night. So they all four waited for that next car thinking their night was soon going to be over. The guy driving that last car had different plans and they were all in for a surprise. She cocked back her ice ball and just when she saw his car come around the bend she threw.
That driver of that last car was not very happy about what happened to him. He slammed on his breaks and immediately came to a halt. When they all saw him stop, they knew it was their time to run and her heart suddenly started racing. “What do I do, Where should I go”? She ran and hid behind the first pine tree she saw.
She could hear his voice coming and knew it was then time to run again. She had to head south because that was the direction of her house and that was the only place she wanted to be at that moment. Dodging bushes and logs left and right she saw her cousin ahead. Moving her legs as fast as she thought they would go she about caught up to her cousin. In the distance they herd the cop cars approaching. What was going to happen to her she thought.
As they popped out of the forest, she recognized the street and knew she only had one more block to go and she was home safe. Huffing and puffing she ran up the drive way and took one glance back just to make sure she was fine. No one she saw and she ran in the front door. Everyone was already back and she could smell the wonderful smell of pumpkin pie her mom promised her she would make. What a Thanksgiving day rush she thought.
It was Thanksgiving night and the ground was covered in snow. After dinner her older brother and older cousins were going to take full advantage of the early morning snow fall. She decided to tag along. It was her first time and she didn’t know what they were up to. She knew it was trouble, but wasn’t going to get stuck doing dishes so she got her coat and followed. She didn’t know what they were doing, till they were almost there as if they thought she would leave if she knew what mischief they were up too. She kept asking and they finally told her, were playing a little game called Snowballing, throwing snow balls at cars.
When she first herd it she started to get nervous. She could immediately feel the sweat on her back even though it was below 10 degrees. As she tried to get rid of her nerves, they explained the plan. We will all go into the woods and make a few snowballs each. Then we will patiently wait for the speeding cars to get close enough and we will throw these accident-waiting-to-happen ice balls and see who could make the loudest thud! The spot was on a steep hill so perfect where no cars could see them.
After all four of them were hitting cars left and right for about 45 minutes they decided to hit one last car and then call it a night. So they all four waited for that next car thinking their night was soon going to be over. The guy driving that last car had different plans and they were all in for a surprise. She cocked back her ice ball and just when she saw his car come around the bend she threw.
That driver of that last car was not very happy about what happened to him. He slammed on his breaks and immediately came to a halt. When they all saw him stop, they knew it was their time to run and her heart suddenly started racing. “What do I do, Where should I go”? She ran and hid behind the first pine tree she saw.
She could hear his voice coming and knew it was then time to run again. She had to head south because that was the direction of her house and that was the only place she wanted to be at that moment. Dodging bushes and logs left and right she saw her cousin ahead. Moving her legs as fast as she thought they would go she about caught up to her cousin. In the distance they herd the cop cars approaching. What was going to happen to her she thought.
As they popped out of the forest, she recognized the street and knew she only had one more block to go and she was home safe. Huffing and puffing she ran up the drive way and took one glance back just to make sure she was fine. No one she saw and she ran in the front door. Everyone was already back and she could smell the wonderful smell of pumpkin pie her mom promised her she would make. What a Thanksgiving day rush she thought.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Blog Number 11-Cathedrial
I feel as if at first the narrative character is very judgmental and sort of inconsiderate. He judges the man based on him being blind and doesn’t even want to give him a chance even though its his wife’s old friend. The narrative character is showing just one example of people out in the world who judge others based on a difference they might have. The narrative character does a good job of telling the story in a way where the reader can really follow along and grasp what is happening. He explains each charater clearly and the reader really feels engaged in the story.
Through the end of the story the narrative character starts to see a different side to this blind man because he begins to talk and become better friends with him. He is forces to talk to him when his wife falls asleep and helps his man understand what a cathedral is. This is the point where I feel he sees that really there is nothing different about him as a person and sees through his differences. Everyone is unique and should not be treated differently based on something like being blind!
Through the end of the story the narrative character starts to see a different side to this blind man because he begins to talk and become better friends with him. He is forces to talk to him when his wife falls asleep and helps his man understand what a cathedral is. This is the point where I feel he sees that really there is nothing different about him as a person and sees through his differences. Everyone is unique and should not be treated differently based on something like being blind!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Blog Number TEN- Halloween
Since this is only my first few months living in Missoula, it was my first Halloween being here too. I have always liked the time of Halloween, the leaves in the streets are gorgeous and the air is always a little crisp on your nose. Missoula is not as good as back, but its better. We, as in me and a few of my freinds, dressed up and decided to get in the mood of Halloween. The whole reason of leaving home and coming to a new place was to get out and meet new people and get away from the old traditions that happened over and over. Being in Missoula was a very nice change and made the experience a lot more fun. I dressed up as Luigi as my boy freind was Mario. We had a blast and it was a great experience going around and meet tons of new people!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Blog Number nine- Advise
1. Be Personable. Think about who you are writing too and how they will respond. Reach out to the readers and make an impact on them. Get the point across by making them think and really understand.
2. Use Personal Experience. If you use personal experience in your writing it will be a lot easier and fun for you to write. Let alone, will be more exciting for the reader and fun to feel as if the reader knows more about you. Many personal experiences show great lessons and help get points across a lot easier.
3. Be Yourself in your writing. Why would you write about something that isnt really you? While writing, write about how you actually feel and what you know is like you. Use your own personality to spice up the paper and make it reflect YOU!
4. Read your story outloud multiple times. I always have to ready my story outloud to actually get the thought to sound like how I actually want it. Also, it helps with catching little mistakes that your mind just changes as your reading over the paper in your head.
5. Before you sit down to write, get a big mug of warm tea. This will increase your motivation to want to write. It makes your stomach feel warm and fuzzy and puts you in a good writing mood. It will get rid of your other thoughts and all you will have to think about is the paper. :)
2. Use Personal Experience. If you use personal experience in your writing it will be a lot easier and fun for you to write. Let alone, will be more exciting for the reader and fun to feel as if the reader knows more about you. Many personal experiences show great lessons and help get points across a lot easier.
3. Be Yourself in your writing. Why would you write about something that isnt really you? While writing, write about how you actually feel and what you know is like you. Use your own personality to spice up the paper and make it reflect YOU!
4. Read your story outloud multiple times. I always have to ready my story outloud to actually get the thought to sound like how I actually want it. Also, it helps with catching little mistakes that your mind just changes as your reading over the paper in your head.
5. Before you sit down to write, get a big mug of warm tea. This will increase your motivation to want to write. It makes your stomach feel warm and fuzzy and puts you in a good writing mood. It will get rid of your other thoughts and all you will have to think about is the paper. :)
Monday, October 18, 2010
Blog Number Eight- Lies
1. I live on over 300 acres of land with cows and horses.
2. I have never broken a bone, even being the adventurer that I am.
3. My favorite food is Sea Food and I request it every Christmas.
What am I lieing about?
2. I have never broken a bone, even being the adventurer that I am.
3. My favorite food is Sea Food and I request it every Christmas.
What am I lieing about?
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Blog Number Six- One Tree Hill
Now I am a big fan of shows that are good, funny, keep you entertained and make you laugh, smile and enjoy life. One Tree Hill definatly will do that and is why its my favorite show. I have always been a fan of this show ever since I started watching. There are about 7 main characters on the show, who go through different hard ships and good times. If you enjoy a good dramatic show this would definatly be a good show for you. They are on the eighth season now and all full of suspence, drama, love and laughs. You can learn a different moral from each episode. I would 110% recommend you to watch One Tree Hill. So next tuesday night at 8/7c what will you be watcing??
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Blog Number Six- Op Eds
The first op-ed I read was called the seat not taken. The title explains a lot about the piece because its all about the authors experience of riding a train multiple times from home to work and back and always having an open seat next to him. He states how he has gotten rid of all the factors of why such a things always happens to him such as maybe bad breath, body odor, or bad hip-hop clothing but the one thing he knows that causes it is his color. He uses ethos throughout the whole piece to convey how he feels about the situation. His argument is very sound, and I definatly agree with him. Why would people let color get in the way of sitting by hime? Empty Seat Link
The second one I read hit a lot closer to him considering im a freshman at the UM in Jesse Hall. The author is also a student at UM just a bit older with him own house. He talks about how he doesnt enjoy annoying freshman coming into their house during parties thinking their cool and being rude and inconsiderate. I definatly agree with this op-ed because when I am older I dont want some stupid freshman barging into my house and not being polite. There obviously is a point to where your trying to meet people and over staying your welcome.House Party Link
And lastly I read, the op-ed Calm Down. This also was geared toward freshman and luckily for me I am a freshman. I definatly agree with this one because the main point of this was that everyone needs a break every once in a while. And how we should not take life to seriously. He explains how life after freshman year will just continue to get harder and more stressful and so we should all enojoy it while we have it. I feel as if this is a very sound argument and that every upper class man I have talked to can give the same advise.Calm Down Link
The second one I read hit a lot closer to him considering im a freshman at the UM in Jesse Hall. The author is also a student at UM just a bit older with him own house. He talks about how he doesnt enjoy annoying freshman coming into their house during parties thinking their cool and being rude and inconsiderate. I definatly agree with this op-ed because when I am older I dont want some stupid freshman barging into my house and not being polite. There obviously is a point to where your trying to meet people and over staying your welcome.House Party Link
And lastly I read, the op-ed Calm Down. This also was geared toward freshman and luckily for me I am a freshman. I definatly agree with this one because the main point of this was that everyone needs a break every once in a while. And how we should not take life to seriously. He explains how life after freshman year will just continue to get harder and more stressful and so we should all enojoy it while we have it. I feel as if this is a very sound argument and that every upper class man I have talked to can give the same advise.Calm Down Link
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Blog Number Five- Personality
I feel as if this test was very accurate. The three top types that I got put into definatly explain me. My top type was type 1, which stands for perfectionism. This does describes me. When I was reading about this type, I could definatly see myself. It says that type 1's are very truthful and do the right thing, which most of the time I do. I can not stand liars. Also it says that the hardest part about being one is that you are really hard on yourself. Sometimes I feel as if I put so much pressure on myself because I always want everyone to be happy.
My next type was type 9, which stands for calmness or the peacemaker. I feel as if this should have been my top type because this definatly explains me. I am so easygoing and get along with everyone. When I was reading about this type it states that this type hates pressure. That is totaly me. I dont do good underpressure, I dont like tests. I love to listen to people and give hugs and show affection! I seem to be always laughing and having a good time with whoever I am with.
My last type was my adventurous side, type 7, which I sure do have. I am very energetic and up for anything! While reading about this type the website said that these have a hard time because they feel as if there is not enough time to do everything that they want. I always feel as if I never have enough time to do everything that I want to do. I am very free-spirited and have a wide variety of interests. These three traits do a very great job of describing me. :)
My next type was type 9, which stands for calmness or the peacemaker. I feel as if this should have been my top type because this definatly explains me. I am so easygoing and get along with everyone. When I was reading about this type it states that this type hates pressure. That is totaly me. I dont do good underpressure, I dont like tests. I love to listen to people and give hugs and show affection! I seem to be always laughing and having a good time with whoever I am with.
My last type was my adventurous side, type 7, which I sure do have. I am very energetic and up for anything! While reading about this type the website said that these have a hard time because they feel as if there is not enough time to do everything that they want. I always feel as if I never have enough time to do everything that I want to do. I am very free-spirited and have a wide variety of interests. These three traits do a very great job of describing me. :)
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Blog Number Four- Garbage!
Garbage is a highly visible problem that many choose to try and make invisible. It is a visible problem that you can see from space. A visible problem that you can see every Wednesday morning before the garbage truck comes and picks it up. A visible problem that you can see when you walk down the side walk and see McDonalds’ cups with the striped straws in the bushes and the Wendy’s napkins in the street that a child threw out their window. It is a visible problem almost everywhere. Many see it and turn their head or get rid of it in the garbage can and then it is gone. But really, what is next? No one wants to face the down side of garbage because it has that awful name of “garbage”. The bad thing is, garbage is becoming a problem throughout our world and so many just turn their heads and ignore it. Why is that?
I feel we try to make it invisible so we don’t have to face the fact of how much we really waste. No one wants to be known as the one who throws out the banana because it has a brown spot or the waster who drops the bread on the ground and now has to donate it to the garbage can because it is “dirty”. So many people waste all the time and don’t even think twice about it.
The article states “we seem to make the illusion that everything is clean and free and humming along with any kind of hidden cost. And that’s not true.” So, once the garbage is gone from our house or out of our car or not in our garbage can, then everything is clean and fine but that’s just not true. Soon we will be over flowing with garbage; our houses will have to be built on garbage. Our world has a large problem on its hands and it should be made visible!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Blog Number Three- Topic
One of my favorite things to do is ride my bike! I love to go for a hard ride and also just for a fun, casual one. Riding a bike is in many ways economically smart. There are many benefits from riding. Not only to yourself but to the envirtonment and everyone around us. I am going to write my paper on how riding your bike will benefit not only yourself but the community at the same time. If everyone were to ride their bikes at least once a day, our community and world would all be in better shape, happier moods and just one step closer to being more economically substainable. Biking is a great substainable method for transporation and everyone should take advantage of it !
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Potatos!!! Blog Number Two
Did you know that the indians in Peru were the first people to cultivate the potato over 4,000 years ago? Ever since then, potatos have become a very popular vegetable. Not only are potatos popular world wide, they are forsure my favorite vegetable. They are so popular that they are grown in about 125 countries world wide.You get a lot of nutrition from potatos that many people do not relize. One medium potato provides many things such as; magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin c, fiber and niacin. According to the Hot Potato website, the largest potato ever was 18 pounds and 4 ounces. That is huge!
What I think is so interesting about potatos is that there is so many different ways you can eat them, and so many things made out of them. You can have baked potatos, mashed potatos, cheesey potatos, potato salad, buttered potatos, and many more. French fries, JoJos and so many more things are made out of potatos. A regular baked potato has around 140 calories. (Without any topings) One of my favorite side dinners is a baked potato with cheese, sour cream and a little ranch ! Who doesnt enjoy a dinner with some sort of potato ?
http://www.thehotpotato.com/english/potato_facts.htm
http://nutrition.about.com/od/fruitsandvegetables/p/potatoes.htm
What I think is so interesting about potatos is that there is so many different ways you can eat them, and so many things made out of them. You can have baked potatos, mashed potatos, cheesey potatos, potato salad, buttered potatos, and many more. French fries, JoJos and so many more things are made out of potatos. A regular baked potato has around 140 calories. (Without any topings) One of my favorite side dinners is a baked potato with cheese, sour cream and a little ranch ! Who doesnt enjoy a dinner with some sort of potato ?
http://www.thehotpotato.com/english/potato_facts.htm
http://nutrition.about.com/od/fruitsandvegetables/p/potatoes.htm
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Christie's Blog Number One
Hello everyone, my name is Christie Bauer. I am from the South Hill of Spokane, Washington. I am very into outdoorsie stuff, sports, having fun and much more. Which are just a few reasons as to why I choose to come to The University of Montana. I love the pretty campus and all the fun things to do. I have one younger brother who will be a junior in high school. I also have two gorgeus dogs, and cows. My family lives on many acres of land and I love to be out and enjoy it. In my spare time you will find me playing soccer or basketball, riding my bike, hanging out with friends, having a good time and much more!
I really enjoy reading. I feel like its a good way to relax and get some interesting information. I am more into the girlie sorta of books, with romance and drama and interesting stuff! Some times I enjoy the occacional mystery book but nothing to boring.
My favorite author is Jodie Picoult. She is so awesome! If you enjoy a good suspence and an awesome read then any of her books are good. My favorite book I have read by her is Nineteen Minutes. Its very emotional, and such an amazing storie. Girls you would love it!
I really enjoy reading. I feel like its a good way to relax and get some interesting information. I am more into the girlie sorta of books, with romance and drama and interesting stuff! Some times I enjoy the occacional mystery book but nothing to boring.
My favorite author is Jodie Picoult. She is so awesome! If you enjoy a good suspence and an awesome read then any of her books are good. My favorite book I have read by her is Nineteen Minutes. Its very emotional, and such an amazing storie. Girls you would love it!
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