I hope that you all are finally settled back into the swing of school after your winter break. I know I am! It took a couple of days for my body to adjust back to the cooler temperatures after my California vacation, but for the past several weeks I have been really enjoying waking up and heading outside.
I've heard some talk of snow in Missouri. I checked the Weather Channel and saw that there have been a few days of snow and then rain . . . and then some more snow and then some more rain. However, I have to say that one has never truly experienced winter and the full span of the seasons until they have experienced a Minnesota winter, and I'm referring to more than just the few feet of snow. I am talking about the hardy Minnesota winter spirit.
One of my favorite expressions of this winter spirit is the St. Paul Winter Carnival (dubbed "The Coolest Celebration on Earth") which took the last week in January. There is a huge ice sculpture competition, and for the large majority of us who aren't masters in the art of ice sculpting, there is also the snow sculpture competition. But there is more going on than playing in the ice and snow. The carnival also has plays, scavenger hunts, free ice skating, concerts! Most of the events take place within walking or busing distance from the University of Minnesota campus so it's very accessible to and popular with students.
The St. Paul Winter Carnival is just one of the many events that we have in Minnesota to celebrate the winter season. But don't fear, Missourians! We have just as many to celebrate the warmer months as well!
Until next time,
-Daisy
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
New semester resolutions
And so it begins! Another year, another semester, and the U of M is bustling once again. The campus is full of students wrapped up in their winter gear walking, busing, and in some cases, biking (brrrr!) to their classes.
With the new and semester come all sorts of resolutions. What are mine, you ask? Well, in addition to devoting less time to CSI: Las Vegas and more to my studies, I am also making the commitment that this year, I will make use of the free membership to our recreation center that I receive as a student. I attempted to do this last semester and failed drastically...but this time I have 2010 on my side. I went to the "rec" with my roommate this past Sunday and I must say I enjoyed the burn.
I'm trying to make healthy changes in all areas of my life. I'm so glad that our University Dining Services provides healthy options for students like me who are trying to rid themselves of the freshmen fifteen (and no, it is not just a myth!). It's so much easier to eat right when you don't have to go out of the way to find a meal that is delicious AND nutritious. I'm gettin' healthy again in 2010! (Just a little rhyme I use to stay motivated). I think I'm off to a great start, but I think I'll wait for the weather to warm up a bit before I start biking to class!
Later!
-Daisy
With the new and semester come all sorts of resolutions. What are mine, you ask? Well, in addition to devoting less time to CSI: Las Vegas and more to my studies, I am also making the commitment that this year, I will make use of the free membership to our recreation center that I receive as a student. I attempted to do this last semester and failed drastically...but this time I have 2010 on my side. I went to the "rec" with my roommate this past Sunday and I must say I enjoyed the burn.
I'm trying to make healthy changes in all areas of my life. I'm so glad that our University Dining Services provides healthy options for students like me who are trying to rid themselves of the freshmen fifteen (and no, it is not just a myth!). It's so much easier to eat right when you don't have to go out of the way to find a meal that is delicious AND nutritious. I'm gettin' healthy again in 2010! (Just a little rhyme I use to stay motivated). I think I'm off to a great start, but I think I'll wait for the weather to warm up a bit before I start biking to class!
Later!
-Daisy
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