much later...

When I went to look to see if I had any new comments on my blog - I realized that it had been a month since I last blogged. So here's an update of sorts...

Towards the end of February, my friend and former co-worker, Casey, decided it was time for a visit in Chicago. So for 2 weeks, I kind of lived a "vacation" by reliving some of our past times here. It was a great two weeks that included a trip to Goose Island Brewery on a Sunday afternoon. Thinking that we would enjoy a brew that is not found in stores - we ordered the reserved Imperial I.P.A. - only to find out that it was served in a tulip glass at $10/glass. I definitely had a "I guess we're not in KS anymore" moment thinking that I was at the 'local' brewery - where all the beers cost the same (Freestate!!). Needless to say, we enjoyed the $10 beer...and then switch to the traditional I.P.A. for the rest of our time at the brewery.

Also, I found a new place near my apartment that's great for watching games and grabbing a veggie (or of meat variety) burger...and I actually have already been there by myself for dinner and a game. I was pretty proud of myself for taking that step in my life...I never thought I would eat dinner out by myself, but this place is welcoming enough to let me do so. Thank you, High Dive!

During all of this, I also made a quick trip down to Ames, IA to visit Amy and see her apartment...and a KU basketball game! Although it was cold...it was great to see Amy and her life in Iowa.

I just got back from a little over a week in Dayton - it was quite the whirlwind week looking back...realizing how much my life has changed since the Buschelmans introduced me to the show "Lost". I've resisted for several seasons (3.5) but little did I know about the power of "Lost". You can watch all the episodes online for free...so just give it a shot and see if you're intrigued by the lives of Oceanic Flight 815.

Other events from Dayton: Caught a 24-hour stomach flu from either Liesel/Dom, received some excellent gifts from Eric's trip to the New Belgium Brewery, introduced Dom to his new favorite game: Finger Buzzing, enjoyed a thin and crispy cheese pizza with my sister, and of course - enjoyed the Jayhawks' victories in this year's Big XII tourney (as well as a few others here)!! I'll be back there in July...but I certainly enjoy my traditional trips to Ohio in October and March!

And in other news: I was offered a position on the Houston institute staff and decided to accept the offer. So I'll be in TX for about 7 weeks this summer working as a school operations manager...and then will take some time off before I start up again here in Chicago. I don't know for sure what position I'll be in this coming year...I might stay with talent recruitment or I may do something else within the organization.

~mitzi