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Neglectful Gregg! Bad!

2008-10-14T22:35:00.002-05:00

It is a shame that I cannot seem to keep up with this blog! Blerg! So I will update...now!

This week is crazy busy. Tests, tests, and more tests!! I've got a test in my Horticultural Science class tomorrow, and I am ready. Then Friday I have an Econ test which will be good...this stuff we're talking about makes sense.

In other news, I've been catching up on my TV watching. Heroes is getting intense, How I Met Your Mother is awesome as always, and now I just wait for The Office. Yes, 'tis a good week. However, I cannot wait for 30 Rock to come back! October 30!!

K-State finally fixed our hall door into the stairwell by my room. The closer broke and so it would slam the door ridiculously hard. It was very annoying, and made me jump a lot! Haha. But we got a new door today with a new closer. It closes oh so quietly and is a nice change. Sounds lame to be talking about that, but seriously, if you heard the door before, you'd want a new one too.

It's been chilly and rainy these past few days. It's nice curl up weather, but when you have to study, or go to classes, you can't do that. 'Tis a shame.

Well, beyond that, not much else to write about. I leave you with a quote from the great Barney Stenson: "Legen - wait for it - DARY!" Goodnight!

Only a few more days...

2008-10-01T21:53:00.002-05:00

This week has been good so far! We finally get a break this week. Going home! :)

I had a couple tests, and they went well. I had a lab test for my horticulture class, which I was kind of nervous about, but it turned out really well. We had a list of 10 plants that we had to memorize their common and scientific names, and be able to identify them by what they looked like and their characteristics. I am glad it is over though!

Other than that, I'm just ready to go home for a few days and relax! I'm also waiting to meet more people! I think that will make this whole K-State thing seem worthwhile. Also, I want to know if I should even be looking at FarmHouse. I have yet to hear back on my initial contact about possibly joining. Grrr. Oh well, I'm sure it will work out either way.

Well, that is about all. Watched Bones tonight. As usual...it was AWESOME. :)

Goodnight from Manhattan. Kansas.

An Update from Manhattan

2008-09-28T20:07:00.002-05:00

Hello All.

I've started to get more into the groove of KSU and Manhattan. It's been quite an adjustment to get to here! I'm really liking my classes, and am really liking the Landscape Design classes even more. Lots has happened since I last updated! I'll try to sum it up.

Last weekend I went with my friend Anne to a date night for her sorority. I had a blast. We had Mexican, then went to the party. We were "fashionably late", yet were the first ones. Most people didn't start showing up until around 8:30ish! The party was set to start at 8pm! It was kind of funny. Anyways, after that a group of us went to a coffeeshop in Aggieville and I had a Milky Way Mocha...twas great. Then a group of us went back to the sorority house and we watch a movie. Was a great weekend.

This week was the first round of most of my tests. They weren't too bad at all. This week in studio we're working on lettering, and that's pretty self explanatory. It's not too bad, except that I am also taking Engineering Graphics which uses a different type of lettering. I think I've discovered I don't want to go into Engineering. If I could be involved in Civil Engineering, or projects related to it, in some other way, I would be extremely excited for that. I'm really enthusiastic about Landscape Design though, and am really liking the class.

This week Horticulture Club had a Mum Sale, which turned out really well I think. There were a lot of Mums to sell, and I think we sold most of them! Also, this weekend was family weekend which was fun. My parentals came up yesterday and we went to breakfast at a little diner here in Manhattan. It was really good. We then walked around campus and I showed them where I have classes and whatnot. Got some T-Shirts (including my first purple t-shirt for games). Yes...it was difficult, but I think I can deal with wearing purple on game days. :) I went to the football game and had a lot of fun! Dinner was excellent with my family and Anne's family.

All-in-all...great weekend. Well, I hope I haven't bored anyone to death! :) Updates (hopefully more frequent, so these posts don't have to be as long) to come later.

Beginning College (Again)

2008-09-12T15:33:00.004-05:00

I believe I've already done this before. Moving in to a new dorm at a college, trying to meet a good group of friends, and making sure you're getting to classes on time. This year, I repeated this common practice done by thousands of new college students every year.

As many of you know, I went to Wartburg College last year. Well, it seemed to not fit me. It was quite an adjustment to go from big city Kansas City, to small town rural Iowa. Yes, and mind you, the winters just made me wonder "what am I doing here?" This year began a new era for my college career. I transferred to K-State. Yes, K-State, ladies and gentlemen. After growing up KU all the way, I never thought I would see the day that I would attend a rival school of KU. But this day did come, and boy, and I overwhelmed! Going from a college of 1800, to a college of 20000+! Woah man. It's crazy. But I'm giving it my best shot because, well, I wanted change after last year, and I certainly got it! We'll see how this first semester goes, and I hope it turns out well! Overall I like my classes, some more than others.

I've ventured into Landscape Design here, and am really enjoying it. Right now we're working on how to lay out a lot plan for a client. We've started reproducing a sample on paper and scaling. Yeah, it's been challenging at first, but I think I'm getting the hang of it.

Of all the things that are different, one or two stick out. I really like being closer to KC (only 1.5 hours now, from 6 hours at Wartburg). Also, being in a bigger city has its advantages. And finally, no more brutal N. Iowa winters...although I have to say, it really made me appreciate Kansas "winters".

Well, I believe that is all for me now. More later...if I remember that I still have this blog! :D

2006-12-17T21:41:00.000-06:00

So, it's been about a month since I've last updated my blog. Lots has happened. The Thespian Trip to Chicago was amazing (as was expected)! Here are some pics:
Well, i'll put up pics once Blogger stops being stupid.

I realized today that I haven't been doing very many social things...it made me sad. This week are semester exams. They're always barrels of fun (or lack thereof). Luckily it'll all be over on Thursday and I can relax.

2006-11-12T15:11:00.004-06:00

Fun Weekend.

A good time in politics. I can't believe that the KCMO Light Rail plan actually passed. Haha. I'm glad the JOCO Soccer Park didn't pass...167th and Antioch is ridculously far away.

Next weekend is the THESPIAN TRIP TO CHICAGO! I'm very excited.

Fun Last Weekend In October

2006-10-29T19:37:00.000-06:00

This weekend has been lots of fun. Friday went to Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska to visit. It was nice, and it was fun going with my dad. Then, Friday night included some fun stuff. The play was very enjoyable, and then TCBY afterwards with some XC people was fun too. The sleepover was really fun. Saturday was very busy. XC Districts went extremely well! The boys got 2nd place, and the girls got 1st. This means that out whole varsity team is going to state in Jeff City! :) Now, I need to figure out how I can get there... After districts included New York Deli (very, very good), then downtown for some urban excursion. Hanging out at Ryan's was fun. Making the BRAVOS teaser was awesome...I enjoyed myself thoroughly, and I think our whole group did as well. Now, finally to today...today was filled with earning money working in my neighbors yard...that was a lot of work. Now I'm going to do homework...oh joy. Well, that is about it.

Elections in KC/Fall in KC

2006-10-23T20:42:00.000-05:00

I was looking over the candidates with my mom for this November. The Kansas City Star did an article telling about each of the candidates. I now know who all I am going to vote for. I know that I am going to vote for Bill Joyce for County Commissioner. He's all for the Bi-State stuff...like OneKC stuff. It's awesome. Kathleen Sebelius rocks, Dennis Moore will get my vote. On a totally unrelated subject, I wish State Line Road were named something much less...ordinary and self-explanatory. Although, if it weren't name State Line Road, well, silly people might get confused.

Here are some pics I took this weekend of the fall colors from a tree at my house.

Chick-Fil-A is coming to KC

2006-10-03T20:45:00.000-05:00

This is GREAT news! Chick-Fil-A is by far my favorite fast food restaurant. Unfortunately, Kansas City has not had any Chick-Fil-A restaurants except a limited menu at JCCC. This is exciting! I'll be one of the first to go there! Yes!

Mission Trip Recollection

2006-07-16T14:16:00.000-05:00

Here's what Hurricane Katrina did to the US 90 bridge over Biloxi Bay in Biloxi, Mississippi. Hurricane Katrina did what you see in the bottom of the picture, while the top shows what the bridge used to look like. I used Google Earth to look at where we were and what it looked like from above.

Interesting article about a KC icon

2006-07-16T13:17:00.000-05:00

This article was in Saturday's Kansas City Star. It is about the renovation of the Empire Theatre at 14th and Main in downtown KC! If you read it, you'll find that 25 foot trees were growing in its roof...shows you how KC has neglected its downtown until now. They are going to restore the original name, Mainstreet Theatre. Enjoy!

Empire Theatre

And some more downtown news...some of the crumbling/ugly bridges on the south side of the loop are being closed and torn down. Here's the article from MoDOT.

Oak Street, Locust Street, and Truman Road bridges closing

Finally, here is an update on the progress on the Power & Light District.

Update on Power & Light District

Gas Prices Fixing??? Maybe, yes?!?!

2006-06-30T13:08:00.000-05:00

I realized something yesterday. You know how oil companies and politicians say that oil prices aren't being fixed? Yeah, BS. I would like to know why gas prices just HAPPENED to go up just before the 4th of July holiday. I don't think it is a coincidence that gas prices went up from $2.59 to $2.80...I think you would agree. Personally, oil is a business, and they are using the high demand to make themselves more profit! Grrr. I filled up yesterday at $2.84...RIDICULOUS! And that was for Regular Unleaded Gas. So, let that sit with you when you fill up the tank and listen to oil companies and politicians say that oil prices aren't fixed...hmmm. And also when politicians say that that subject will be investigated...yeah, that didn't happen the last 2 or so times they said an investigation was going on to see if oil prices were being fixed. Maybe they should actually do an investigation?!?! I agree. However, the whole fact that there is too much demand for the amount of supply is also causing this, which is no good. As long as this trend continues, gas prices will continue to be high. That sucks.

So, It's Been A While

2006-06-23T20:00:00.000-05:00

It's been quite a while since I've updated! Haha. I went to Mississippi, specifically Gulfport and Biloxi, to help with Hurricane Katrina relief. It was very eye opening and let me just tell you, TV and Newspaper pictures don't serve any justice. It is slowly recovering, but they are extremely vulnerable. We went to New Orleans for an evening outing and visited the French Quarter. Driving it was very eerie because nothing was running or even up at Six Flags, you could see the water level on several fences. The level was higher than I-10, which was eerie in itself. Empty apartment buildings, offices, stores, and homes are spread throughout the city. It was devastating. It was a wonderful experience and I was glad to be able to help in any way I could.

I've been working at a Vet by my house, and it has been tons of fun.

I'm thinking about going into Veterinary Medicine...sound good? Good, I'm glad! Well, it might change several times...it's between Urban Planning & Design and Veteranary Medicine. Thanks to David for having me clarify myself.

2006-04-28T16:10:00.000-05:00

Why is the KS Legislature delaying its decision on this? This would be a wonderful Public Transportation Plan, that would hopefully lessen the dependence on cars, as well as hopefully LESSENING THIS STUPID KS/MO DIVIDE THAT THE KANSAS CITY METRO ISN'T HELPING WITH!!!! (I'm not adament about ending the divide...no, not at all!) Haha.

2006-04-16T20:26:00.000-05:00

This weekend was fun overall. Friday night we went to Ydialay's for the evening. It consisted of hanging out, watching McGyver, Firefly and The Girl Next Door. We also went to the skate park and to the park and played on playground equipment and jumped off of a big turtle thingy. Saturday night kinda sucked, mostly because I had to work on my OHP, which caused me to be late to the yard game event which went bust, no offense. Tonight I went and worked on an English project with Ryan. It was fun, and we finished. I am NOT looking forward to school starting again. Prom is this weekend...oh boy! I'm excited...but I'm hoping the dance isn't lame, seeing that I'm spending $60, minus dinner, for the dance. If it is, at least I'll be with friends.

Spring Is Here

2006-04-06T19:16:00.000-05:00

So, officially Kansas City has this wierd split thing that pushes a lot of weather to our north and south. It's kind of frustrating because I like the thunderstorms that bring really strong straight-line winds! I also like big snowstorms. Anyway, I don't have much homework tonight, so I had some fun with the camera and took pics of my mom's new car and our gardens with the blooming flowers. Enjoy.

2006-04-04T20:07:00.000-05:00

Choir Trip to Winter Park, CO 'twas fun! Sorry, no pics because I didn't take our family's camera. I really liked skiing, surprisingly, and will definitely go skiing again with friends or whatnot. The town of Winter Park is definitely a BORING-ASS TOWN. The Ski Resort towns that I'm used to, ie, Ruidoso, have a bajilion things to do. Winter Park had exactly .001 things to do. Neways, I am hoping this weekend will be filled with friend stuff!

Prairie Village News

2006-03-23T21:44:00.000-06:00

I just read this in the Neighborhood News section of the Kansas City Star. This will be very good for Prairie Village and Mission Hills and will provide a really nice gateway into each city. Enjoy.

Phoenix, AZ

2006-03-17T16:57:00.000-06:00

Phoenix, here I am! :-D It is really nice here. We're all going to take naps because we got up at 4:30am to get on a 6:55am flight out of KC. Joyous fun. I am having a great time. Today we drove around and walked around Downtown Scottsdale. It was very neat. I will post some pics that I have taken so far. More to come as the weekend/week goes.

Pictures from plane approaching Phoenix

Driving Around

Park/Walkway along one of the canals

Auto Show!

2006-03-16T15:54:00.000-06:00

The Auto Show '06 was sweet. I LOVE VW JETTAs!!!!!! Here are some pics from the Auto Show.

AUTO SHOW!!!

2006-03-11T01:59:00.000-06:00

The Auto Show '06 was sweet. I LOVE VW JETTAs!!!!!! Here are some pics from the Auto Show.

Prairie Village Future City Plans

2006-03-05T13:23:00.000-06:00

I have discovered some great plans that Prairie Village has introduced in order to make Prairie Village a better, even though it's great now, place to live. Here are some ideas:

Narrowing traffic lanes
Providing additional green space with a median or parkway along the sidewalk
Developing a program to plant new or replace street trees with ones more in scale with the surrounding buildings and ones that would not interfere with overhead utility lines
Use paved areas currently restricted from traffic for green space

75th Street Corridor (between State Line & Nall):

^Current 75th Corridor, just East of Mission^

^Idea for new 75th corridor, just East of Mission^

^Current 75th Corridor @ Roe^

^Idea for new 75th Corridor @ Roe^

These ideas would narrow the lanes, but would add landscaping where traffic is not allowed (where there is yellow paint is in the center of the roadway).

More to come.

Pkwy/Blvd Update & Where Has The Snow Gone????

2006-02-06T17:58:00.000-06:00

They are putting dark poles up along Parkways and Boulevards. Well, at least the control boxes along Ward Pkwy are dark! Yesss! This is a good sign! More to come as more info is released! :-D

Here was the best day of this school year. See if you can figure out why. Haha.

KCMO Parkways/Boulevards Decision

2006-01-26T20:00:00.000-06:00

Since I am such a good citizen, I suggested some street lights that address neighbors concerns. These include, but are not limited too:

Light Pollution
Light Flooding Into Homes
Too Much Outward Light
Too Many Noticeable Lights
No More Poles

The suggestions I made were:

Bronze or Black Street Light Fixtures (to go along with the dark poles that will hopefully be implemented)(this will keep the fixtures from sticking out)
Full Cutoff (light directed down at sharper angle keeping light from flooding into homes)
Cutoff (light more spread out, but still keeps light from flooding into homes)
Same wattage as current fixtures
No new poles to be installed (unnecessary to add more because of putting full cutoff or cutoff lenses on the lights)

Hope it sounds good.

Allison's/Theme Dance

2006-01-23T21:52:00.000-06:00

Last night was crazy fun. Here it is in a nutshell:
1) Went to Allison's and watched "Blues Brothers" and "Wayne's World". Went and saved Wesley and David from 10 year old girls and got Kin Lin.
2) Went to the theme dance. The DJ was better this time, but there was still way to much rap. Neways, then went back to Allison's to pick up my car.
3) Busse and I sped back to Nick's. Timed 0-60 on Ward Pkwy. Took the turn from Ward Pkwy onto 57th Terr a little too fast. Nothing happened though, I just screeched a lot. Oh well, twas fun, but a little bit crazy.
4) Fun times at Nick's. Although, suprisingly, we didn't run around the neighborhood making mischief. Hmm, odd I think.
Oh, well, there was one thing:

SEXY, SEXY, SEXY!!!!