ISU's Elections...It was the best of times- it was the worst of times!

By looking at these pictures you probably thought to yourself, "What in heaven's name is Shalene doing? Is she about to leave on a trip in which she had to pack? Is she moving?" Well the answer is NO! I may or may not have walked all around campus lugging that rolling suitcase filled with 100 water bottles! No, I am not overly concerned with people's hydration, It was Election time at ISU. About a couple months ago I decided to run for College of Education Senator, and so not only did I hang numerous campaign posters all over campus- but I handed out fruit snacks and water bottles. Don't think that my life for the past TWO weeks have been totally dedicated to meeting people and trying to convince them to vote for me. On Tuesday,I woke up stressed out wondering how in the world I was going to get through everything that I had to do that day. I had a huge history test (which I might add, I rocked!)also a study group at lunch, my BIG teaching interview (that is why I wore a dress all day) to get accepted into the Education Program, and in between all of that openly campaign- handing out water bottles. Lugging around a suitcase would have to be one of those things I probably will not do ever again- I got the craziest looks and comments. To be honest I am quite sure some people swore at me, cat called, and whispered behind my back...but as soon as I gave them a water bottle- it was all good! This experience has been a great one and I am super excited for next school year's ASISU Government...I pretty much think that I am going to rock the Senate meetings!

Okay so here is another picture of my rOMmIEs! We pretty much have too much FUN!

New Roommates!

With the start of a new year, new semester...I figured why not NEW ROOMMATES? So here we are; Me, Julie Hyatt (soon to be Julie Vasquez), Britney Dean, and Belle Cardinal. Don't we look lovely? All small eyed staring in the sun? It just so happened by chance this Sunday we all wore black, white, and/or gray to church- so we had to take the opportunity of a photo shoot. As soon as we got back to our apartment we yelled for Brad (our landlord)to come and take the multiple shots and poses to make all of us; slim, nice hair, eyes open...clothes just right...and so on...as all of us know the simple things to look for while trying to make ourselves look the best in a picture!
Anyways I am so excited for my new roommates and I can already tell that there are going to be some fun times ahead! WE already have had hot tub parties, singing/dancing club nights, and lets just say we know each others food weaknesses- fast food? All in all I will have to keep you posted on more to come!

LIfe in the Big City of Milwaukee!

About a week ago I got on the Salt Lake Express and experienced the travel experience of my life. Not only did the snow (which was a considerable amount- which hindered driving) not effect my driver whatsoever and made it so I hung out in Salt Lake City airport for 5 hours for my first flight. Then to make the memorable trip worth it I was lucky enough to have my last flight cancelled in St. Paul Minnesota!
But that truely turned out to be a blessing because I was able to spend the night with my grandparents who I rarely get to see- instead of spending a sleepless night in the airport!
All in all I finally made it to my destination (Milwaukee) on Saturday. I was greeted at the airport by my brother, Stephen and his two kids Jocelyn and Carter. It has been such a treat and experience to spend this time with them. It is crazy that now that I am here I am able to feel how much I miss them. This past week I have gotten to spend so much fun time with my brother and his family. We visited the Milwaukee Art Museum, I ate Custard for the 1st time, played Thomas the tank engine, walked around Chicago, and best of all see "Wicked!" Let me just say that I absolutely loved going to Chicago. Tara (sister-in-law) and I went and it is funny to say we were ready for any thugs or attackers! We carried no purses, split up our money between pockets, and acted like we knew exactly what we were doing! Pretty much we wanted to appear like we were "Chicago-ites!" After spending an afternoon walking the "Magnificent Mile" which is store after store. I absolutely loved the city- okay I really only saw the beautiful part of it and never stepped foot in the scary neighborhoods- but I thought it could be a place for me to live!
"Wicked" that night was AMAZING! I am speechless when it comes to talking about it! I have waited five years to see it...and I finally got to experience a memory that I will cherish forever! Afterwords I got autographs, pictures and a small crush on Boq...so overall all Chicago and "Wicked" were awesome!
I am having the most amazing time of my life- I am sorry to report this, but I don't want to return to Idaho...I LOVE it here!

Milwaukee Museum

Happy New Year!