Ahoy.

Hello all. Sorry it has been so long, it has been a crazy week(end). A lot has been happening and I have been caught up in it.

 

First item of business has to do with an very popular aardvark. As some may know, the Student Activities Committee (SAC) and Performing Arts Committee (PAC), as well as all those at the CFL, are really good about getting entertaining and impressive performances to take place at Luther. We have a big concert each semester (last semester was Paolo Nutini and this semester will be Ben Folds on March 3) and the rest of the time is filled up with other fun acts. The Center Stage Series is usually really good and students that have CAF cards (paid for at the beginning of the year) receive free entry to almost every performance or show. So I love to take advantage of this. This previous weekend I went and saw Arthur Live! in the CFL. It was quite the production; filled with fancy lighting, colorful backdrops, and music that made all the kids in the audience (including yours truly) get up and dance. It was surprisingly entertaining, even though the subject was a bit juvenile. I also went and saw Imani Winds, a wind ensemble that played some really impressive jazz music which led us through the life of a famous jazz dancer/performer named Josephine Baker. It was a really good show.

 

Yesterday a few of my buddies from school and I went to Rochester to climb at an indoor rock climbing gym. I had never been there before, and it was quite a good time. We spent four hours bouldering and top-rope climbing before we were too tired to do any more. It was nice to experience a different place after spending so much time on the rock wall here at Luther. However, I still appreciate the set-up we have at Legends (fitness facility).

 

Other than those activities, I have been busy doing biology lab reports, taking biology exams, writing Paideia essays and making a ridiculous amount of bowls in pottery. I feel like I have accomplished a lot, but have missed a lot of sleep. Now it is time to play catch-up.

 

With the semester rolling along, it is time to think about a student's favorite time of spring semester: spring break. We have about a week off, and lots of students take this time to travel or relax at home. I am planning on going with a group on campus called Backyard Wilderness Pursuits (BWP) to Aspen, Colorado, where we are going to do some serious skiing and such. I am really looking forward to that, and anxious to see the mountains again. It's been a while.

 

Well, that is about all I have for now. If I try to include much else about the last week, this entry would be far too long and your eyes would glaze over very quickly. We don't want that, now, do we?

 

I will be sure to keep you all updated as life progresses and brings on new adventures. Don't be afraid to ask any questions or to tell me something about your own life. I always love to hear from you. Until next time; take care.

 

Peace,

Collin

 

p.s. I now have a Spotlight on Luther's website, so you may just find my picture popping up on your screen when you visit www.luther.edu. If you want to read all about me, check out this link.