Sleepless in Seattle

This past weekend, I had the privilege of spending time in Seattle and Portland for the conclusion of Spring Break! It was a wonderful way to spend a break, and all started a couple of months ago when one of my friends and I joked that we should make a trip to Seattle and Portland. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to swing it, but when ticket prices dropped to the extreme, I jumped on board!!

So on Thursday night I boarded a plane with one of my friends, Kendra; Seattle bound! My friends that I saw this weekend I have known since Kindergarten. I am so grateful for their friendship these past fifteen years. We have certainly had some amazing adventures and wonderful memories!

So all day Friday was about touring Seattle!! Here are some highlights...

 

We started off our day at the Pike Place Fish Market. It is such a unique blend of sea, fish, vendors, flowers, homemade goods, and food. 

It wasn't even that crowded!

Of course we also went to the First Starbucks. I am a Starbucks girl at heart and loved this. 

Next up: Freemont Bridge...Home to this guy...

And some wonderful views of the city! 

We had so many laughs throughout the day as we trekked all over the city. It was good to be out in the city and see so much with a truly incredible friend! It was wonderful being able to catch up on life with this girl and have some great conversations.

The Locks

 Discovery Park 

 Kerry Park at night

It was one whirlwind of a day; I am amazed at all we did! It was such a wonderful day and even included a few dance parties and Richard Simond's Dance videos.

All in all, a truly spectacular day!

Many many thanks to Kendra for hosting me these past few days. :) It was a blast!

I absolutely loved spending time with Kendra! I am so very grateful for her friendship.

(Also, the title of this post is also the name of my favorite movie. We even watched it while there. :D)

Young Adult Literature

This semester has definitely been racing by. I am amazed at how quickly these past seven weeks have been going!
This semester I am taking seven classes, and five of them meet once a week, so it has been a bit of a challenge to adapt to my constantly moving class schedule. Nevertheless, it has kept things exciting this year!!

One of my favorite classes is Young Adult Literature. Through the class, we read at least one book a week. It has been awesome being able to read so many books, and for fun!
The books we have read include:

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. 
• This is a truly powerful book that has recently been made in to a movie. It is about a young girl, Liesel, and her profound love of books. Set in Nazi, Germany, The Book Thief recounts the tale of this young girl as she watches her country, family, and friends change before her eyes. Readers are pulled in to her gripping story as Liesel pursues her dream to read despite the oppression of the circumstances that surround her. I would highly recommend this book!
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. 
• La Linea by Ann Jaramillo
• Split by Swati Avasthi
• Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
• The Lightning Thief (Part of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series) by Rick Riordan
• The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

These books have all been incredibly powerful, and such a nice change to talk about these books in class and do projects over them! It has been one of my absolute favorite classes throughout college, and I am really excited to continue with this class the rest of the semester.

Week in Pictures

This week has really flown by!

The sun has been shining more, the snow is gradually melting, and temperatures have consistently been above freezing. It is cause to celebrate!!

I only have two months left at Luther before I will be leaving and not returning til good until February. Since there is little time left, I am trying to enjoy it all!

So here is a little summary of life so far, caught up in pictures...

One of my friends made me mittens!! They are really cute and warm.

It's a Fr-ate! (A friend date)

With yummy food...

And Good company!!

Luther has a Planetarium, and it was such a joy to be able to go there this week! (Twice)

Decorah is gorgeous

Such a great running buddy

Coffee Shop Homework dates and real flowers. 

 Spring is here!

Hard to believe how quickly this year is flying by!!
Looking forward to the next couple of months.
Have a wonderful day!!