Errands

Another day in the land of State.

Ellie and I got up this morning and headed to the bookstore to buy her some good ol' text books. Afterward we stopped by the "free stuff fair" as I like to call it, and grabbed some coupon books and learned about Jesus from like every campus Christian group. Then, we headed back home and Ellie kept unpacking while I met my friend Megan and we went and talked to our boss at the plant science lab to see if we could get some hours this semester.

We were successful in talking him into hiring us at decent wages for about 13 hrs a week. So, I'll be keeping pretty busy- but money is a good thing when you're in college! So, I made her run me to the campus post office, which turned out to be like a ten minute ordeal just to get there because there is construction every place you turn around here! When, we finally got there and found an illegal parking spot I found out the dumb place wasn't open yet anyway...annoying.

She dropped me back off at my apt and I ran to my car to head to work at Hansen Hall. The stream of people checking in and having various questions was just constant for all three hours of my shift. There were two of us working but it still took forever to eat our lunch. I got done there and went back to running a few errands. Later on, Mom and Grandma and Grandpa stopped up with Virginia. They had decided to come up for the afternoon to see us and get some ice cream. So, we ate at the dairy bar (always good) and drove around Brookings for various things. They helped me with a few things like taking me to the post office and the place I need to go to turn in my rent. We also stopped at a bakery and at Mcrory gardens- they are really pretty this time of year:)

But, they eventually came over to my apartment and checked it out and dropped a few things off, then headed out. It was fun to see everyone and take a little break for the afternoon. I didn't have much time at home before I had to head back to campus for my 6pm class. It is focused on a trip I am taking with a group of 20 or so people to argentina over Christmas break- I think it'll be fun. Tonight we jsut went over the syllibus and due dates. I came home after class with a friend and chatted with her and Ellie a bit. Then, Megan and I ran to Taco Johns and grabbed a healthy supper...we came back and shortly after Cody was here! He had stopped in earlier and dropped his stuff off but had been at walmart for like an eternity. So, since then I have been working with my roomates and putting the kitchen together. We got that job done, and then I helped Cody with his room. Now, I'm waiting for my laundry and heading to bed! It's been another long day but I got a lot done. Tomorrow will be a full day of classes and work. Better head to bed!