My Lumberjack Journey

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Message!

I just thought I would share the different post office box I have here at NAU! I love how they use the concept of letters with hidden numbers. Sometimes it is the little things that matter that you will never forget. I will not forget because it is the best thing in the world but because it is different and something I got to experience.

-Ti'a checking her mailbox until next time

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Gamecock at NAU?

Sechrist Residents really got the RA's with this famous prank! Someone got a free Rooster off of craigslist.com and set it lose in Sechrist. I heard guys running down the hall saying there was a Rooster so of course I had to go check it out. When I got downstairs, several RA's had the Rooster cornered trying to figure out what to do since it is not everyday we have a Rooster running around in the residence hall. We decided to call Northern Arizona University Police Department (NAUPD) because it was so late. I tried talking to Henry, the name we gave the rooster, being a gamecock and all but that did not work out very well! I have to say the prank was ridiculous but it was quite hilarious and it definitely made my night!

Henry.....the Rooster!

Trying to catch Henry...

Getting closer to him...

Even closer...

They got him!

Henry is packed up and ready to go!

-Ti'a enjoying Henry until next time

Valentine Social

Valentine's Day is one day out of the year all about love and having someone else there to pamper you (at least that is what society portrays and says it is all about). In order to ensure that my entire floor knew they were loved we had a Valentine Social. It was a great success and the ladies really seemed to enjoy themselves. I made them cupcakes and cookies which was a bit of a mess since I can't bake but it turned out to be a perfect and tasty mess! The ladies made Valentine Goodie Bags that we are going to hang outside our doors. During the week up until Valentine's Day, everyone will go around and put notes and/or candy in the bags to make sure everyone knows that someone cares and that even though they may not have a significant other they are still loved in so many other ways!

The day has finally arrived!

RA Kelli helping with the baking

Ladies being creative

Paige thinking about what she is going to design!

Dakota and Annie

Jasmine, Sarah and AJ

Snacking and making their bags

Stephanie and Crysta

-Ti'a enjoying her ladies at the Valentine Social until next time

Hotel Monte Vista

During our night in DTF, Mary and I decided to visit the historical Hotel Monte Vista. The hotel is well known around Flagstaff, because they host all the film stars that come through Northern Arizona when movies are being filmed. The Forrest Gump long run scene was shot here in Northern Arizona and the hotel hosted some of the stars from Forrest Gump. Also, this hotel is known to be the haunted hotel along Route 66. There are many stories about Hotel Monte Vista but one thing I can say for a fact is that it is beautiful inside and out. The hotel has a restaurant and allows others in and out so of course Mary and I went exploring a little!

Getting closer...

Almost there...

We have arrived...finally!

Receptionist Desk...we loved the old style mailboxes

Sitting area....fancy!

We didn't go into the lounge but it looks inviting.

Golden Elevator

Awesome self created tour

Until next time...Hotel Monte Vista!

(When we went in it was light now it's dark...we were exploring that long!?)

-Ti'a enjoying Hotel Monte Vista until next time

DTF (Downtown Flagstaff)

Mary and I decided to go downtown for dinner, dessert and to explore. We had a great day together as usual. For dinner, we went to Diablo Burger which is a local burger place in Flag. Everyone always has nothing but awesome things to say about Diablo Burger because they are a great place with great prices! They are 100% local down to the beef they sell and I really like that fact about them. Also, they sell their burgers on English muffins with their stamp in it! After Diablo Burger, we walked around to the train tracks and visited some local stores. Of course, we went to Earthbound, my new favorite store here. After some exploring, we found some sweet shops and ice cream shops. I have to say it was definitely a perfect day and very relaxing. Historic Downtown Flagstaff will definitely be missed when I leave, and what I love the most about it is the feeling it gives me like I am back in Charleston, SC!

Best Burger Place Ever!

Cool..don't you think?

Right by the train tracks (:

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Stuffed Pretzel

Talk about Sweets, Sweets and more Sweets

Praline Ice Cream

-Ti'a enjoying DTF (Downtown Flagstaff) until next time

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Step Afrika

Step Afrika was absolutely amazing! This is a step group that travels all over and gives us the history on what stepping really is and puts on a great show at the same time. I cannot believe how awesome there were as they stepped as a group. They even got the audience involved which really got us excited. We were not allowed to take pictures of the show but GO SEE STEP AFRIKA if the opportunity ever presents itself!

Tyler and I with our Step Afrika tickets

Ready to have the night of our lives

Mary, Tyler and I

-Ti'a LOVING Step Afrika until next time

Saturday, February 2, 2013

New Year's Party (In February)

All the Freshman Connection halls had New Year's Resolution Parties this weekend in their residence hall. Throughout the week, there were various events that the freshmen could attend. Some events include Zumba and Boxing. When they went to the different events, they had to fill out a slip of paper with their name and their hall on it. The New Year's Resolution Party that the RA's hosted was the encourage the residents to keep up with their resolutions and we had prizes that they could win for attending those events during out the week. The event was very creative and just another fun way to keep the freshmen involved and help them through the journey of their first year!