Update!

Well, since I last posted I was jobless and roommate-less. That all has changed! I decided the job as a direct support staff was not for me. It would have been a lot of training and I feel like it would have been too time consuming for a college student. I ended up getting an interview for the dietary aide job! That was on a friday and 2 days later on monday they called and offered me the job! Of course I said yes. I have orintation and then training this coming week starting on tuesday. I am super excited to make some much needed dough and to get out of the apartment and do something! Some other good news, my roommate moved in this past Monday. I now have someone to talk to! And we are great cooks, if I do say so myself. I can feel a couple of extra pounds coming my way.
Other than all of this, life is good. Not much going on. I am so ready for school to start and to start the real college life! 21 days until Mr. Cody Baker is moving up here! I am beyond ready for him to be here. 27 more days of an over-the-phone relationship! Been waiting for this for 4 years. 

Four amazing years.....and counting!

Tuesday, the 13th, was Cody and I's 4 year anniversary. Of dating that is. 4 years ago yesterday, Cody and I were 2 incredibly shy people. I am not even sure if you can count it as dating. We were in Upward Bound. It was a typical teenage moment. I thought he was cute. He was younger than me and intimidated. We (all of UB) took a ride on the Queen in Arnold's Park. After much coaxing and peer pressure, Cody asked me 'out' right there on the boat. I said yes of course. And there began our relationship. And boy has it grown since then. We were two of the most awkward people ever, I will be the  first to admit it. We didn't talk much. We didn't hold hands. We were beyond shy. But things changed. Slowly, and I mean slowly,  we grew much closer. Over the past 4 years Cody and I have become best friends. He is my rock. He keeps me level headed when all I want to do is break down. Me moving to Brookings has been hard on both of us. Hard on me because, well, I am up here alone. He is 3 hours away and the 52 days till he finally comes up here (I may or may not have one of the those paper chains with 52 rings) seem like they are crawling by. Cody has put up with a lot of my emotions over the past month. That's been hard on him. But, we both know that once we get through this, everything will be much better.

So, as you know, I came home this past weekend and Cody got to spend a whole day with me! Yay! I had a little surprise up my sleeve though. Cody was under the impression that I was leaving Monday morning because I had to get back up here to pay bills and what not. Well, I lied. I was actually in Burt the whole time. Tuesday night, our anniversary, Cody had class till 9. I showed up at his house around 8 so I could be there when he got home. I had made chocolate fondue with all the fun things to dip into it. Why not a little, or a lot, of dessert to celebrate? About 8:30 Cody's car pulls in. I run and hide in his bedroom. He comes in the house and is chatting with him mom for like 10 minutes. Meanwhile, my heart is beating a million miles an hour anticipating the big reveal. He comes into his room looking for something, he doesn't even see me right away. Then he sees that it is me sitting on his bed and about craps his pants. Totally got him this time. His facial expression is was priceless. Later that night we had our little chocolate picnic along with the mosquitoes picnic on us.

Burt Days

This past weekend was Burt Days. Of course I had to come home. Not only for all the fun festivities (sarcasm) but also because my great grandma was the queen this year. I started off the morning with some garage sale-ing which turned out sucky. I got a small glass casserole dish. That's it. Then for the parade. Where G-love had her 15 minutes of fame. Isn't she such a cute old lady?

 Then, there is the Toilet Toss. Yes, my hometown tosses toilets. It's quite the event. Now they have a woman's division where they throw the toilet tank lid. And the man's division which you throw the actual toilet. Casondra got out there and threw that tank lid like a champ.

The rest of the day was spent eating, catching up with people, cruising in Lorissa's convertible, and watching the not so fabulous fireworks display. But what can I say. It was an amazing weekend.

No matter how much I love being on my own in a college town, Burt will always be home. I will never forget where I came from. I don't plan on EVER moving back(no offense), but Burt will always have a special place in my heart.

Whoopsies.

I kind of forgot I had a blog. It's been like 2 months since I last updated. Well, here's an update.

I moved to Brookings in the beginning of June. I came up early thinking I would have a head start looking for jobs before all the other college kids came up. Unfortunately, that's not what is happening. I have applied for 7 or 8 jobs around town. All have come up empty but one. I finally, after almost 4 weeks, have and interview at a facility like Ex Op here. It's not my ideal job, but I guess I will take it if I get it. I applied for a dietary aide job at a nursing home, they are doing interviews "In the next couple of weeks". I don't have a couple of weeks to wait, but that would be the job I would love. It would go perfectly with my major and I could count it as job shadowing. Do I wait for the better job that I don't even have an interview for or do I take the one I have now? I am confident I would get the dietary aide job. Working at Ex Op over-qualifies me for that job. I am just not sure what to do. And the dietary aide job would fit much better in my schedule.

Other than that...I had orientation 2 weekends ago. Cody had it as well so I got to spend the weekend with him which was much needed! As for orientation, it went as well as expected. I was a little disappointed with how the transferring of credits went. Most things transferred. Like the easy stuff. But, things like chemistry and micro biology didn't transfer in right. So I have to take Chem again.

When I first moved into my apartment I noticed there were a lot of dead bees in the window sills. I didn't think much of it at first. But as time went on I kept getting live bees in my bedroom. One even landed on Cody's leg. When my mom came up for orientation, she noticed this next to my window...

A beehive larger than a basketball.  

That is my bedroom window. Little scary. Needless to say, I called the maintenance people, they called an exterminator and it was gone the next day. Here are some pictures of my apartment now.

As for all of that, there isn't much more to add. This weekend is good ol' Burt Days so I will be coming home for that (my great grandma is the queen) and maybe another little visit with someone special :). Shhhhh.

Can someone say graduation?

So, since the last time I posted, my wonderful boyfriend and I have graduated! Cody graduated yesterday 3rd in his class. Mr. Smarty Pants! It was scorching hot in the gym. So hot that I didn't shed a tear because I was so uncomfortable. That is strange for me. Now we are both 'college' students! Pictures will come later!

Hey! Guess what!?!?!?!?

I am DONE! 2 years of college behind me. It has gone so fast! Can't wait for the future! That is all. :)

My crazy family.

I got a cute little story for ya'll. Last night my great grandma called (she is 88) and said she wanted to come take me out for dinner. How can I say no? So she said she would be there at 4:30. Click. That was the end of the conversation. My grandma doesn't even know where the campus is, let alone my dorm. So today, when 4:30 rolled around I looked out my window. Sure enough, a couple of blocks down I see her grey impala creeping down the road......in the wrong direction. She turned a corner and then I lost her. 10 minutes later I decide I had better get in my car and go find her. As I am walking towards the parking lot, I see her and Heather, a girl who lives in another dorm building. Apparently my grandma saw a dorm building and assumed it was mine. She knocked on some doors and found Heather, who luckily knows me and knows where I live. So I am heading to my car and here comes Grandma and Heather walking towards my room. She is lucky she didn't stumble upon the redneck's rooms. They would have told her something crazy and she would have never found me. Thanks goodness for friendly neighbors and my sweet old granny.

Support

Let me tell you about 2 of the most wonderful people in my life. First, I would like to introduce you to my great uncle, John. My uncle is a very successful, strong person. He has always been one of my favorite relatives and we have always had a special relationship. Three years ago as my high school graduation present he took me to San Francisco. Now I am from a very small town, we're talking in the 400 range. So obviously I was a little nervous about this. My uncle had lived there after he got back from vietnam. He knew all the best places to eat, see, the background stuff tourists don't usually see. It was one of the most amazing places I have ever been. I fell in love with that city. There is something about it. I am no good with words, so here are some other peoples words.

"San Francisco has only one drawback. ''Tis hard to leave" ~ Rudyard Kipling

"No city invites the heart to come to life as San Francisco does. Arrival in San Francisco is an experience in living" ~ William Saroyan

"The Bay Area is so beautiful, I hesitate to preach about heaven while I'm here.
~ Billy Graham

"It's simply a very romantic place. Just one look at any of those streets, and you couldn't be anywhere else -- it's so beautiful, and there's that location, and the sense of the free spirit~. Who couldn't become ravenous in such a place? "~ Julia Child

The city has a charm, and it rubbed off. I thank my uncle so much for this trip. It was great to spend a week there, just talking. Getting to know each other. Since then, we have emailed back and forth, (he lives like 5 hours away) and he is always so supportive of me. Last week when I emailed him about my concerns and stresses of becoming an adult. Here is what he said:

Brookings is only the start of all the changes you will experience in life.  When I was your age, I was excited to know my life was going to take me all over the country.  Don't know if that's what you are feeling, but your eyes will open as you enroll in SDSU as the possibilities of your life lay ahead.  I am proud of you, Brooke.  You have so many qualities and talents.  Never sell yourself short.  Spread those wings, Brooke, and know I will always be in your corner.

I will always be in your corner. Everyone deserves someone in their corner. These words made me cry. Made me realize that I CAN do this. I am a strong, independent women.
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Now on to the other amazing person if my life. My boyfriend. His name is Cody. I believe a good relationship should have friendship before anything intimate. Cody is my best friend. And I don't use that term lightly. I tell him everything. From my bad day, to what I had for dinner, to disgusting female things I am sure he doesn't want to hear, and he knows all me secrets. It would be safe to say he knows me better than I know myself. However, our relationship isn't perfect. No one's is. Since day one we have had a semi long distance relationship. So on those days when you just need a hug or need someone to lean on, he isn't there. But, he is only a phone call away. And boy can we talk. If it wasn't for free mobile to mobile my mom would kill me. 4000 minutes a month was our max. But anyway, even though he can't be there physically, he is there for whenever I need him. He knows just when to say things. He can tell if I am not totally me. We have a love that is so strong, it really doesn't need to be said. I can tell what he is thinking just they way he looks at me. He is my biggest fan and lets me know that. He believes in me more than I do. Last night, we were just laying around. Sitting in my empty dorm room. Discussing how I am graduating and so is he. Everything is about to change. And my emotions got the better of me. I am not one to cry. But I did. I tried to hide it but he caught me. And of course, he said those three words that can make almost anything better. I love you. I collected myself and just let him hold me. He told me not to worry, everything is going to be okay. He also promised he would be by my side no matter what. That is why I love him so much.

That, my friends, is what friends are for. They are there for you no matter what. Just giving you that little push when you feel like none of this will work. So tonight I have decided to jump balls deep into life. Watch out world.

College.

You already know that I am going to SDSU. I had planned on going here for quite awhile. My boyfriend had 2 colleges in mind. South Dakota and Drake University. Back when he was deciding where to go, I told myself I would support him no matter which school he chooses. Of course I wanted him to go to SD, duh. But I also knew that Drake was an amazing school. But, in the end, SD was his choice. Was I relieved? Yes. I can handle the 30 minutes apart. But 6 hours. No way. This is the one thing that keeps me optimistic about movie to SD. In the fall, I will be in the same town as my love. For the first time in 5 years. This, I am excited about. :)

Can I do this?

So, I have exactly one week left at my local community college. Then I move 300 miles north to South Dakota. I have lived in the dorms here and today I packed up 95% of my crap. Then, it hit me like a brick wall. In less then a month I will be moving out and going to a big college. I am not sure I can do this. What if I can't pay bills? What if I can't find a job? I need silverware and pots and pans and all that crap. This all seems so overwhelming. Part of me just wants to not go. Stay at home where everything is provided for me. All of the sudden I feel like I am being forced into adulthood. I know everyone goes through this. But was everyone scared just like I am? I am not gonna lie, I am absolutely, positively terrified of taking on those responsibilities. So, this is my blog about becoming an adult, going to college, being young. Enjoy.

Cody numba 1 and 2.

Cody1. The absolute love of my life. We met almost 5 years ago in a program called Upward Bound. A year later we started dating. Things moved slowly. We were the typical awkward teenage relationship. But soon, we grew very close. He is my best friend. He is quiet. Cares about his educations. Studies diligently (unlike I do). He loves the outdoors, hunting, the Minnesota Vikings, and me! He is going to school for Pharmacy. I cannot even describe into words how amazing he is.

Now to Cody2. Kinda on the other end of the spectrum. Cody2 is very outgoing. He is what you would consider the class clown. He is known for smashing 50 beer cans with his forehead. This kid will do anything for a laugh. He really didn't plan on going to college. His friends talked him into is the day before classes started. So needless to say, it was fairly easy to convince him to go to South Dakota State with us. He is up for anything. He is a rude, crude, and unsophisticated. Yet, he is very very smart. This kid does calculus and then drinks more Captain than Captain Morgan ever drank himself and wakes up the next morning and is in class by 8. Incredible.

I am hoping my many stories to come will help you get to know the Codys better than I am telling you. I can't do either of them justice with my words.

We're Not Dating!

I need to explain to you guys about a certain situation in my life.

We're not dating. You have no idea how many times I have uttered this phrased. It all started two years ago.  I graduated high school in 2008. Decided to go to our local community college to save some money and decide what I want to do with my life. Mind you, I was (still am sort of) the quiet kid. I am a follower. I was in a general chem class. The first day we had to find a lab partner. Of course, everyone knew each other and quickly found partners. Everyone except me and one other kid. His name was Cody. I quietly walked over and with red cheeks asked if he wanted to be partners. He said yes. This is where it all began. Cody and I became best friends. Here comes the funny part. I have a lovely boyfriend of four years also named Cody. This makes for very confusing situations. Which end up being absolutely hilarious. This, my friends, is the basis of this blog.

 Me and both my Codys are all going to college together. I am living with the Cody who is not my boyfriend and my boyfriend Cody is living in the dorms since he is a freshmen. For easy understanding, my boyfriend Cody we will call Cody1 (since he will always be number one in my book♥), and the other Cody will be Cody2. Moving in together has confused so many people. "So you are moving in with Cody, but not your boyfriend Cody? Does Cody know about Cody". See? Confuses people.Yes to both of those questions. I am hoping for some incredibly funny experiences. In my next few posts I will let you know all about my Codys. And me.