Apartment Hunting

Day 2

Whew.  Yesterday Dad and I drove all over Lawrence, KS, looking for a place for me to live next year.  We were a little worried when it seemed like all the places near campus were full for the fall.  But then we stopped by a complex we had only passed by on Wednesday.  Success!  I even put a hold on the apartment to give us 3 days to decide.  We've got another appointment today, and I'm sure we'll drive around a ton too, but at this point I do have a place to live.  It's a bit pricy, but totally worth it since it's head and shoulders above all the other places.  The only problem is that it's not available until Aug. 5.  And I have to start work at the lab July 27.  So we've got to figure out somewhere for me to stay for about 10 days.

Meeting Baby Becca

Mom baptized baby Becca this morning.  I was thrilled to finally meet the little miracle - despite a VERY rocky start she's thriving!  I knew I'd have to battle with her extended family to get a chance to hold her, but Nancy made sure I got my turn!  She looked up at me with such inquisitive, admiring eyes.  She did the same with Mom while she was being baptized.  You can almost see the wheels turning in her head as she watches!  It was fun, too, to hear her vocalizations and compare them to the ones I recorded for my senior thesis.  Lol.  Sometimes I'm too much of a student.

Graduation!

Finally, two and a half weeks after the event took place, I have photos to post from my graduation.  On May 17, 2009, I graduated cum laude from DePauw University with a BA in psychology.  =)  I'm beyond thrilled!!

We had a perfect day -- sunny with a breeze to take the edge off the heat -- for the outdoor ceremony.  It took fully 2 and a half hours to get through everything, but I was pretty excited so I didn't mind.  I can't believe I've got a degree now!

almost done

I just finished the final edits on my senior thesis.  I'll turn it in first thing tomorrow morning.  I can't believe it's done!  I've still got to put together a presentation about it, but I'm not so worried about that since the paper's done.  Plus, this work earned me the Senior Thesis and Research awards from the department!

The end is in sight

one. more. week.  can i make it??  thesis is due in T-5 days.  Eeeek!!!