The ABCs of Me.

A. Age: 24


B. Bed size: normally a twin, but I'm going Queen come the fall!

C. Chores you hate: taking out the trash and vacuuming

D. Dogs: none, but I'm coming around to the idea of having one someday.

E. Essential start to your day: A good breakfast (small mug of coffee, cereal or oatmeal, and fruit)

F. Favorite color: Green

G. Gold or silver: Silver 

H. Height: 5’6”, maybe a little less, but I like to round up...

I. Instruments you play: Well, I can plunk out notes on a piano. I wish I played the guitar and I hope to get back into the piano once I settle down.

J. Job Title: Collegiate Leadership Consultant

K. Kids: Someday, absolutely!

L. Live: As of now, Blacksburg, VA.  In two months, Ames, IA!

M. Movie/TV Crush: Phil Dunphy from Modern Family, hands down.

N. Nicknames: Giesch, LC, Lysers, "E"

O. Overnight hospital stays: Thankfully, none yet.

P. Pet peeve: Teeth scraping on silverware.

Q. Quote from a movie: "Well that's silly. Have you met everyone on the planet?" -Two Weeks Notice

R. Right or left handed: Left. Holla, south paws!

S. Siblings: Three lovely younger sisters. Love 'em!

T. Time you wake up: Around 8:30am or 9am.  But the alarm is usually set for 8:15am. Yup, I'm a snoozer...

U. Unbelievable life moment: Making JiffyPop yesterday night.  If you haven't done it before, try it.

V. Vegetable you dislike: Beets

W. What makes you run late: Choosing my shoes and forgetting things at home. Dumb, but it happens!

X. X-Rays you’ve had: A few actually... An MRI for migraine research and another when I had mono. No idea why.

Y. Yummy food you make: Salmon on salad with mango salsa. Enough said.

Z. Zoo animal: Favorite=elephants or giraffes.  Least favorite=any bird.

A new (to me) love.

I recently started listening to Mumford & Sons.  Now, I'm sure you music buffs out there will be quick to tell me that they've been around for a few years, and yes, I know this.  But man, am I glad I at least got into the game late instead of never.  This London-based bands surely has a great sound and can really be a great start to any morning.

Try this playlist for a taste, and if you're anything like me, you'll quickly want to purchase the album!

On this day in history...

I like to take time in the morning while enjoying my coffee and breakfast to think about what the day will bring.  OK, I'll be the 800th person to say, "Can you believe it's already MARCH?"  And of course the answer is an obligatory "no", but let's be real...  We're that much closer to spring and summer.  So in my mind, bring it on!

Just to tickle your historical curiosity, here are some of the more or less popular March 1st of the past.  What will March 1, 2011, bring?

1565 - The city of Rio de Janeiro is founded.
1790 - The first United States census is authorized.
1803 - Ohio is admitted as the 17th U.S. state.
1847 - The state of Michigan formally abolishes capital punishment.
1872 - Yellowstone National Park is established as the world's first national park.
1896 - Henri Becquerel discovers radioactivity.
1912 - Albert Berry makes the first parachute jump from a moving airplane.
1936 - The Hoover Dam is completed.
1941 - W47NV (now known as WSM-FM) begins operations in Nashville, Tennessee, becoming the first FM radio station in the U.S.
1961 - President of the United State John F. Kennedy establishes the Peace Corps.
1961 - Uganda becomes self-governing and holds its first elections.
1989 - Beer Day first celebrated, marking the end of beer prohibition in Iceland.
1995 - Yahoo! is incorporated.
2002 - U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda begins in eastern Afghanistan.

Visit this site for the citing and full listing.

Girls are Like Apples.

Well, this made me smile today.

Tougher than Steel.

It just makes me want to jump out of my seat and do a little dance to this song.  GREEN AND GOLD FOREVER! GO PACK GO!

Another proud moment came with this.  Love me some Detroit pride.

Everything We Need

I started my morning with a drive to the airport, a Starbucks Caramel Brulee latte, and 2 Peter 1.

I'm ready to respond to God's promises today by using all I am for his glory with moral excellence, self control, and patient endurance.  You are faithful, God!

A Minneapolis Weekend Escape

The view from the 50th floor of the IDS tower downtown.
Amazing!

VU love! So good to see these guys!

Congrats, Ben!

Great night with delicious food, good wine, and fun dancing.

Toured the GPhiB house at the U of M!

The dome-less Metrodome.

LegoLand!!!

Winter Carnival with a good friend!
Thanks for being the best tour guide ever!