Yep ... That's Right ... I'm making a blog entry

Hello to all -- Long time no blog! I can't really make up any reasons such as 'I didn't do anything blog-worthy', but that's not really true -- I was just a tad bit lazy :-) So, instead, I'll do a summer re-cap of the post-VORTEX2 days!

June: After returning from V2, I got to play a pirate at my cousins birthday party. It was good fun, pirate accent and all. Then, Kaitlin came down on a whim to go to the beach, along with a delicious dinner with Chris in West Chester. And lots of beer, compliments of Dogfish Head Brewery, and Father's Day gifts.

July/August: Family Time! Our relatives from California came to visit, which is always a blast. Fun festivities included Philly, fireworks at Longwood Gardens (crazy good), and an awesome trip down to Baltimore and DC, where we rode the Duck Boat Tour (Baltimore), went to the American History Museum (DC), and had a steamed crab-fest! After their visit, we had some down time, then I went off to Connecticut to visit everyone up there. Lots of fun was had between fishing, launching people into the air via water inflatables, and a fun round of golf with three young, budding stars! After all these fun visits, it was time to visit Jared up near his new home in Maine! Jared, now living in Maine, lives near Acadia National Park -- home of Bar Harbor (cut the 'r' off of everything!). I've always wanted to visit there, and exploring the area with Chris, Kaitlin, and Jared was a blast -- despite the soaking of our camping gear. Lobster was enjoyed by all the non-Maine residents, and hiking and cliff exploration ensued:

The view from the top of Cadillac Mountain

Hiking up to the top -- Water break!

Rock climbers near Otter Point Cliffs

Group shot at Otter Point

Success on Cadillac Mountain -- after which Jared tried to attack a rival news van :-)

Following Bar Harbor, we returned to Rhode Island for a fun concert in the Walsh Family Robinson back yard, and then it was off to the Cape to visit the Bowley clan! (we're into August by now btw). After fun times with Tennis and the beach, an essential trip to Montreal was thrown together, leading to an apartment finally getting locked up! It's not the biggest of places, but it will certainly do!

The Atmospheric Science Building -- looks a bit like Walker?!?

In Central Campus

Half of my apartment -- imagine a low loft here!

The other half of the apartment!

Now, I'm slowly ramping up my preparations before heading North in a few weeks. It's very strange seeing so many of my friends returning to Penn State this fall, and I certainly am going to miss my home in Happy Valley for the past four years. I'm still very excited about going up to Montreal, but I guess Penn State is in my blood forever (as it should be). Regardless, new adventures lie ahead, and it will be a blast residing in Montreal for these next few years! Check in for my new adventures this fall!