Blogs from Wisconsin, United States, North America - page 51

WaWaWeeWa!!! It was Sunday the 14th of Janvier. The Sunday I took an 8-hour direct flight from Chicago to Paris. Saturday, I went to bed knowing that i would be waking up around 9:30 at the latest, to ensure that all of the things I had scattered about the house would be packed properly.We would leave by 11:30 I hoped, stopping to pick up a coffee that could leisurely be drank with Chip before I flew out of the country for an indefinite amount of time. I had only one carry-on, a small backpack, and one large-ish backpack, for hiking and traveling purposes. I packed each carefully, because we had a 3-day orientation in Paris and I wouldn't want to be digging through my huge backpack trying to find another sock. After tightly rolling each shirt, ... read more

It has been said that you don't realize how much you love someone until they are gone, but this was probably said by someone who has never been away and returned after months. I have never felt such profound love and support from my family and friends as when I returned home. My hope that is that everyone, during their lifetime, is lucky enough to have: 1. A dad who will sneak a pitbull into the baggage claim area of Chicago O'hare airport to see its mommy after being away for 5 months. 2. Employment at an agency that will happily welcome you back and find you a job that fits you perfectly (and pays more than you previously made!), while acting like its you that is doing them the favor. 3. A community of ... read more

The afternoon of Sunday, December 17th was unseasonably warm in Green Bay and made for an excellent day as the Packers played host to the Lions. Unfortunately for me, the Packers ended up defeating the Lions in this game. I always cheer against the Packers, being from Minnesota and a Vikings fan. Following the game I could overhear countless conversations, all relating to speculation of Brett Favre's possible retirement following this season. Personally I really don't care at all whether Brett Favre retires or not. I was just happy to spend the afternoon outdoors watching the game. The worst part about living in Milwaukee and going to Packer's games in Green Bay is that fact that Milwaukee is not far enough from Green Bay to justify an overnight stay in a hotel, but it is far ... read more

Yesterday, Chip and I went to the French Consulate in Chicago to get my visa. I figured now that I have an official visa, I am therefore official! I'm going to France!!! A couple funny things happened in Chicago, including a 3-block sprint to ensure I wasn't late for my meeting, the wrong elevator, no bank statement or letter from my parents, and an incensed couple screaming at each other in the office across from the Visa one. Chip also tripped and fell on an escalator with his hands in his pockets so he had no way to catch himself. After getting my visa, we thought we'd get sort of a headstart on Christmas Presents and walked down the Magnificent Mile where we were completely unsuccessful. We also tried to find The Melting Pot, a delicious ... read more

I am getting very excited to head off to England at the beginning of next year. There's so much to think about, and I'm very overwhelmed right now...but I'm super excited and hope ya'll check this out to keep up with everything that I am doing.... read more