Day 5: My favorite place to eat

Oh boy, Oh Boy, OH BOY.

Hands Down. This one was easy peasy.

There is no question in this entiiiiire world that HuHot is my favoritest place to eat. I love the idea of being able to create your own stir fry. Adding whatever you want and however much you want. This place is delicious. I have had some of my best memories at HuHot. The First time ever was on a date with one of my Ex-Boyfriends. I know, not the best memory, but it was an exciting date. Brad and I ate here for our 1 year of dating anniversary, and many other times together with our best friends Mike and Tiffany Van Roekel.I ate there with my friend Nikki for her 18th Birthday... even though it wasn't her actual birthday we gone free Cheesecake Ragoons! :)  Brad and I ate here with my Dad and Aunt and Uncle shortly after we got engaged, that was an exciting night. And my favorite memory of HuHot was my Bachelorette Party. mmm. That was a fun night. We ate all the food we could eat, we laughed until our stomachs hurt and tears flew out our eyes, and we had a great time. We were able to get free Cheesecake Ragoons because of it being my bachelorette party, which we all gobbled down in about 3 seconds flat. There are many reasons why HuHot is my favorite place to eat. 1. Great Food 2. Great Memories 3. Great Environment. Its my number one place, and I doubt it will be changing any time in the near future. 

<3 Roz

Day 4: A song to match my mood

Alan Jackson's song Good Time is what expresses my feelings right about now.

Alright, alright alright. I know. It's only Wednesday, but this is seriously how I feel. I'm ready for that weekend to be here. I'm ready to hit the road, enjoy the Iowa Beef Expo, amazing weather, and friends from all around. I have been working all week.... well, as far as this week has gotten. I go to School from 8-2 everyday, work from 2-6 ish every day, then head home to do homework. Weekends are my get away from reality, and thats why I love them so dang much. I'm excited for this weekend. I'm excited for next weekend. and I'm excited for the weekend after next. This song makes me excited even more for the weekends to come. Today, this song was the first one I heard, thanks to CMT Music Countdown. :) This song has stuck with me through the whole day. It may be only Wednesday... But we're half way to the weekend! :)

Want a good time this weekend? Hit up the 33rd Iowa Beef Expo. Great event for those looking for something to do. Theres Trade-show Exhibitors, Judging Contests, Cattle Sales, and the Junior 4-H'ers Cattle Competition Show. Come out and have a good time! 

Good Time Lyrics: 

Work, work all week long
Punchin’ that clock from dusk till dawn.
Countin’ the days till Friday night
That’s when all the conditions are right.
For a good time
I need a good time.

Yea, I’ve been workin’ all week
And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep
I wanna have fun
It’s time for a good time

I cashed my check, cleaned my truck
Put on my hat, forgot about work
Sun goin’ down, head across town
Pick up my baby and turn it around
Good time, 
Aahh, I need a good time

I’ve been workin’ all week
And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep
I wanna have fun
Time for a good time

HEY!

Pig in the ground, beer on ice
Just like ole Hank taught us about
Singin’ along, Bocephus songs
Rowdy friends all night long
Good time
Lord, we’re having a good time,

Yea, I’ve been workin’ all week
And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep
I wanna have fun
It’s time for a good time

Whew

Heel toe dosey doe
Scootin’ our boots, swingin’ doors
B & D Kix and Dunn
Honkin’ tonk heaven, Double shotgun
Good time,
Lord, we’re havin’ a good time

Cause I’ve been workin’ all week
And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep
I wanna have fun
It’s time for a good time

Shot of Tequila, beer on tap
Sweet southern woman set on my lap
G with an O, O with a D
T with an I and an M and an E
And a good time
Shhheww, good time
I’ve been workin’ all week
And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep
I wanna have fun
It’s time for a good time

Ahh, turn it up now.

A Shot of Tequila.
Beer on tap.
A good looking woman.
To set on my lap.

A G with an O, an O with a D
A T with an I an M with an E
That spells good time
A good time

Ohh, I’ve been workin’ all week
And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep
I wanna have fun
Time for a good time

Twelve o’clock, two o’clock three o’clock four
Five o’clock we know were that’s gonna go
Closing the door, shuttin’ em down
Head for that Waffle House way across town
Good time
Ohh, we’re havin’ a good time.
Ohh, I’ve been workin’ all week
And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep
I wanna have fun
It’s time for a good time

Ohh, I’ve been workin’ all week
And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep
I wanna have fun
It’s time for a good time

Ohh, I’ve been workin’ all week
And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep
I wanna have fun
It’s time for a good time

Ohh, yea, a good time.

I need a good time.

Yea, a good time.

To view this Video on You Tube check out: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSROm-vgVRk

<3 Roz 

Day 3: A pet that I some day hope to have

hmmm..... Oh boy. Where do I start? I have so many pets that I hope to have, the problem is narrowing it down to just one...

Many of you know that I love animals, so this has been a very tough decision for me. I have not gone with an exotic pet like the rare Asian Leopard Cat (see below), or even my favorite dog ever, the Australian Shepard.   Instead I have chosen a pent that would be fun, exciting, and entertaining with little responsibility.

I have chosen the all American Painted Turtle. Like most animals they are so cute as babies, and then grow up to be just a plain old turtle. I think a turtle would be lots of fun though. You could watch them swim for hours on end, let them bask in the sun on a warm sunny day, feed them lots of carrots, lettuce, and celery, and play with them too! :) I am sure you would never guess THIS of all animals to be my choice, but I've always wanted a turtle. When I lived in California, way back in the day ;), we owned 2 Desert Turtles. I barely remember them, but ever since we moved I've wanted a turtle again. We weren't able to take them to Iowa with us, they were native to California and that was where Dad felt them best to stay... I think. I don't really know. Haha. My dad's never been much of a pet person. But, to this day, I still believe a turtle would be fun. Brad and I go to PetSmart and PetCo once in a while, and I always have to go see if they have a turtle/tortose in the store. I think they are so much fun to watch.

<3 Roz

Day 2: 2 years ago...

Here is yesterdays Blog. Sorry it's a day late, internet at home wasn't working very well.

2 years ago I was starting a new road in my life. I transfered from Dordt into Southwestern Iowa Community College (SWCC) as a 2nd semester freshman. I was freaked. I moved into an uptown apartment building, the same building as Brad and Katie Leusink (another girl we knew from Sioux Center). I was in a one bedroom apartment with no oven, stove, nothing. We had public restrooms, which meant everyone on that floor used them. Yuck. I was super excited to be at SWCC though and I was excited to be closer to Brad. I started classes in January and really enjoyed being an Ag student there. I gained many new friends and a lot of memories were made in Creston. Brad and I were in a serious relationship and we spent a lot of time with each other at school, working with calves, and at home.

Stepping into a whole new mode of life was quite the change. I was raised in Sioux County for 16 years of my life, and I was only 18. Sioux County was my lifestyle. Safe. Secure. Everyone knows everyone and everything. Creston was, well, Creston. I knew 2 people, Katie and Brad, granted I met friends very quickly because Brad had been in at SWCC before me, so I gained all of his friends as mine also. It was scary to be on my own, Own, OWN. Ma and Pa were over 3 1/2 hours away. I had no job. I had my own place. And I was at a completely new school with very few people.

23 months ago Brad proposed to me. The most exciting night of my life. He was so cute. :) I had an Idea that he was eventually going to propose because we had talked about it, but I had never expected it to be only 2 months after I moved down to Creston to be closer to him. I was ecstatic to plan a wedding.

2 years later, here we are. Married for 8 months, have our own house, 2 kids (dogs), he has a full time job after us graduating from SWCC, and I'm working on my Batchelors at ISU. 2 years ago I would have never expected us to be this far. I'd never guess we'd be so blessed together. 2 years later, I have everything I need, Brad, Love, and a Home.

How has your life changed in the last 2 years? Is it what you expected... or is it way off the course of what you guessed? Its amazing to think what your path is, and then to reflect back and see how different God's path was from yours!

<3 Roz

Day 1: The Perfect Day

Everyone has a different idea as to what their perfect day would entail. I'm sure if you asked me a week ago what my perfect day would consist of, it would be different than todays. I bet the same if you ask me a week from now. I think the perfect day depends on multiple things.


I have a good idea today, of which my perfect day would include. I have many ideas as to what I would do with a million dollars,what I would do on a paid vacation, and many other things I would do with other peoples money. When it comes to me and my own money, I have a very good idea as to what a perfect day would be.


First off, I'm a poor college student. This is the main influence on what I would do. The second influence would be my mood. Today it is super warm out (compared to the last 4 weeks), and I would take advantage of it, but, what I want to do today wouldn't be possible because its winter. Therefore, my perfect day would occur in the summer.


If it were summer, and my husband was home, I would pursue this perfect day:


A day out on the water, not particularly in a large ski boat (although that is a total blast), but on a small, wooden, hand carved boat. One like this:

...perhaps you recognize this photo... :)


My hubby, myself, and our 2 dogs would go out on the water for a full day. With peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fresh strawberries covered in sugar, and of course our Mt. Dew.

We'd go swimming out in the middle of the lake and laugh and be carefree. We'd go back to when we were in high school, just like it was Sandy Hallow all over again. We could fall back  to the "crush" stage, flirt, and giggle like we're teenagers again, just like when we first started dating, 4 years ago.

After swimming for hours, and our fingers and toes are all pruned up, we'd wander towards the beach. Here we could lay around, be lazy, and do more giggling and flirting. 
After a day on the water, we would curl up under the stars and gaze up at them. We'd reflect upon where we've been, where we are, and where we're going in our future together.

...That, my friends, is my perfect day. A day spent with the one I love with many memories from the past, present, and many that are yet to come. I could use a day like this, my hubby and I both could. 

<3 Roz 

30 Day Challenge

I have decided to do a 30 day Blogger challenge.
It's nothing too complicated... just gotta stay on top of my blogging.
I want to be able to tell everyone more about me, who I am, and what I pray for in my future.

Well... Here's the topic outline:

Day 1: The perfect day.
Day 2: 2 years ago...
Day 3: A pet that I some day hope to have.
Day 4: A song to match my mood.
Day 5: My favorite place to eat.
Day 6: My current TV addiction.
Day 7: What I don't leave the house without and why.
Day 8: What makes me happy.
Day 9: 15 random facts about me.
Day 10: My favorite object of technology.
Day 11: My best friend.
Day 12: Favorite Disney Movie.
Day 13: What I want to do some day.
Day 14: Sun or Rain.
Day 15: What if...
Day 16: My Cooking 101.
Day 17: Classes.
Day 18: If I should die before I wake.
Day 19: Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?
Day 20: Best Memory.
Day 21: When I was a kid...
Day 22: 5 years from now...
Day 23: Kindergarten.
Day 24: Dog eat dog world.
Day 25: Humor me.
Day 26: Color Day.
Day 27: Something I learned today.
Day 28: John Tucker Must Die.
Day 29: Advice 101.
Day 30: Noun.

Well. Hopefully from this list you will be able to learn more about me!

<3 Roz

Updates...

Well hello everyone!

I clicked on my bookmark for my blog... and was asked to sign in.
Sign in?.... Um... "I don't know what email I used or my password" is the thought that crossed my mind. Huh. Oops. "I guess it really has been a while since Ive been on here." Well... obviously I got it figured out... well... sorta. It took me a password request sent to my email address and entering all four (yes 4) email addresses that I have with this password. Now I just realize that the email that my password was sent to was the email address I used. Duh. (Its always the last one you try! :) I finally managed to get logged on and realize my last post was on November 17, 2010. "Wow... I was addicted to this whole blogging thing. What happened?" were my next thoughts. I figured I'd update on everything that has happened recently (well in the last 2 1/2 months that I have not posted on here.

I finished up my fall semester at ISU. Although my GPA suffered a little bit compared to what it was like @ SWCC, I felt like it was a successful first semester at ISU. Classes are definately harder here than at SWCC, and finals proved to be the same way. I have met lots of good friends through work at the vet school and just going to classes in general. I worked a lot at the concession stands for basketball games over break. Here too I met many friends.

I worked at the Vet School over the winter break also. I took a week off to go home for Christmas, and managed to get New Years weekend off. Brad worked for 6 weekends in a row going to shows around the US and hauling cattle for the people he works for. He managed to get Christmans AND New Years weekends off. Both weekends which we went home for celebrations with family and friends.

January 4th I started a new job on campus. I'm no working some hours at the meat research lab on a protein/ mitochondrial research project for a Dr. here at the college. I work with 2 grad students, 1 Brazilian College instructor, and 2 other Undergraduate students. I run a lot of tests and random solution mixtures for the research. I'm just a lab assistant. Dishes are my scpecialty and become a daily chore at work. I have a lot of fun working in the lab and doing the research. It has helped me out alot with the classes that I am taking this semester.

This spring semester, so far, has managed to be easier than that of the last semester. Key words: So Far. I am enrolled in Chemistry 177 (general chemistry), Biology 212 and 212Lab (second level in biology), Animal Science 216 (introduction to equine/ horses), as well as FSHN 101 (Food Science and Human Nutrition). I had to drop Animal Science 214 and Lab (Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology) because it was proving to be too much this semester. I picked up FSHN 101 instead. This is a class required for the major I just recently picked up. I'm still working on my Major of Animal Science; Pre-Vet Option, but have now added Meat Science as a minor. I took a Meats course last fall and I really enjoyed it so I decided to pick up a minor in that area.

I no longer will be able to graduate on time due to my schedule change. I will have to graduate the following semester, if I push, otherwise I will be a Super Senior when I graduate (5 years undergraduate all together). I still plan on applying to vet school but have really been considering possibly going for my masters and maybe even PHD before that. Just depends on how my cards are laid out at the end of Undergraduate school. We will see what God has planned for me, and I'll just follow his stoney pebble path.

Brad and I have been extremely busy recently. Brad went to the Denver Stock Show with Trausch Farms again this year (just like the last few years now). I stayed home and put in hours at the vet school and at the lab. Brad also has been around the country down south picking up calves and bulls for Trausch's. Hes been putting in alot of hours, but he really is enjoying his job. I see him about as often as I can stand ;). Its nice being home alone some times, but at other times its nice to have him home. He just recently bought a Ford Explorer. He's been driving his boss' farm truck since his car quit running. He gets the explorer next week. I'm excited because he'll be using less $ towards gas and putting more towards bills! :)

Moose and Sasha have been Moose and Sasha. Sasha is still a "big sister"... she likes to "tattle" on Moose and get him into trouble. Moose... like most boys... likes to get into trouble. A lot. He's recently into the "lets pick up whatever I can get my mouth on and chew it up" game. Its a constant battle trying to keep him in your sight while trying to do everything else at home. Sasha has learned to come "tell" me if he's being naughty. She always finds some way to get my attention. The two of them love the snow. Sasha hates the cold weather...but she loves playing in the snow. Moose is so butterball fat it makes him no difference.

Hopefully I'll be posting some new posts sooner than in 2 1/2 months again. :) Hope you all enjoyed being caught up on my life. Enjoy.

Happy Late Holidays! :)

<3 Roz