the road to bonnaroo

That's Boo boo at the top.  Many people may not know him, but he's our favorite resident monkey who rides in Spenser's car.  While on vacation one year, we saw him at a Starbucks.  Spenser was being his cute, funny typical self by putting the monkey in my face and joking around with it.  A while afterwards I was in another Starbucks by myself and had to get it for him.  Ever since the monkey, known affectionately as Boo boo, has ridden in Spenser's car.  My heart was warmed when I got in the car and he was up front with us.

We saw a bunch of huge crosses on our drive.  I'm serious.  There were others.  I guess it's a good sign?   Speaking of signs, we had to get a photo of the event traffic sign.  Every year we're going to have to get one.  It's become a thing.

When we got into the camping grounds, we got working like nobody's business.  We're getting pretty good at getting that huge tent up.  (Yes, we brought the same tent we used to sleep five people last year for ourselves. :-) )  Everyone around us was in amazement.  Many of them were opening up brand new tents and had never set them up before, let alone pitched a tent in general.  Basically we looked like wizards.  Spenser set up the inside, while I handed him our stuff, and the bottom picture is the result.  The man knows how to set up a cozy camp.

be back soon!

 Spenser and I left this morning for bonnarooooo!  We are both super excited.  I won't be on here for a few days, so I thought I'd post a few photos to scroll through for while we're gone.  These photos are from last year's bonnaroo!

The glory and downfall of film is sometimes you can get some irregularities. But on the nose, really?  Come on, film. :/

I love this photo of Spenser.  I think he looks so cute here.  Also, I'm a sucker for crowns/headbands.

Spicy pie!! 

So glad we're back on the road to the farm. 

Shopping for bonnaroo

 Last year at bonnaroo, everyone had a camelback.  We saw them everywhere!!  We saw all different styles, but it was clear-the camelback was the way to store your water.  Spens and I decided that we better join the masses and get one.  So tonight we went shopping at Wal-mart and looked at their version of camelbacks.  We had a little too much fun trying backpacks, camelbacks, and even fanny packs on.  Don't worry, we didn't go home with the mess you see above. ;)  I did get a small off-brand camelback and Spens is going to keep looking.  We also stocked up on food and other camping necessities so we did get something accomplished.  Can't believe it's only in a day.  I need to go pack!

CSO

 I recently got the film developed from when we went to the Clinton Symphony Orchestra's concert in the park.  Told you it was right around the corner!  It's a tradition of ours that I really enjoy.  It's always so nice and relaxing to sit back and enjoy a summer evening of music.  I hope we continue to go as long as we're in the area. 

The photos were taken on a disposable camera.  Please excuse me, it was no make-up day. ;)  Also, what is up with me and pictures of flowers?  Lately you'd think they were one of my favorite subjects to shoot.  I swear if a flower is near me, I take a picture.  Not that it's a bad thing, just kind of funny.  One of the things I love about film is the surprise of a light leak, such as in the picture of the dock.  It's so popular to add light leaks and filters post editing these days, that it's fun when it happens inside the camera.

*I'm happy to report the older patrons of the symphony still think we're just as cute.*

One last random car window picture of a church we passed by.

Decisions, decisions

So I've got some big decisions to make and I keep extending the deadlines for commitment.  Though I'm thankful to have extra time, I still feel the pressure.  The worst part is I don't feel any closer to any answers.  I guess time doesn't answer all questions. :/  I know everything will work out in the end-it's just getting there, haha.

At this time I'm deciding what to do for next year, which of course will invariably affect a multitude of people and things in my life.  So far this is what I've come up with for options:

*Go to National Louis University and start school psychology program.

*Spend next year getting my master's in Special Education or Administration at St. Ambrose.

*Take a year off from school and work.

*Move to a commune for a year.

That last one is my favorite. (wink.)