This is going to be one heck of a post since I haven't updated in about a month (whoops), so I think I'll split it up into two posts. This first one will be of the older photos.

2/18/11



This day was absolutely beautiful and warm and as I was walking through the Oval at about 3pm, I was so surprised at the amount of people playing, running, talking, laying, and walking through the Oval. It sure felt like spring was right around the corner!

2/19/11

This night, I went to see Drums Downtown with my friend Megan for an assignment for our dance class. (above is the program) It ended up being so cool! It was all experimental music and modern dance. We loved it. Definitely going back next year!

2/20/11

Forgot a picture. :(

2/21/11

...Remember how I said spring was just around the corner? Yeah, two days later we were faced with this. The picture doesn't quite capture it, but the snowflakes were HUGE - maybe the biggest I've seen. And they were coming down fast and heavy, coating everything in cold wet snow. Gross.

2/22/11

Walking past the RPAC (OSU's Rec Center), I thought the circular metal sculpture to the right in this picture, below the tower in the background, looked so cool. It was reflecting light from the Scarlet Walkway (upper left-hand corner of the picture). Pretty!

2/23/11

Yet another sign of spring...there are six robins in this picture. Most all of the birds on campus are so accustomed to people that you can get really close to them, like I did here.

2/24/11

At Zoology Club, the Ohio Wildlife Center brought in some animals for us to see, including this red-shouldered hawk. I had never seen one!

2/25/11

Emily decided to do my makeup (and I will never object to a free makeover) this night for fun.  This is the result, but it's not a very good picture of the finished product, unfortunately.  She used a combination of my Maybelline and E.L.F. eyeshadows - it was pink on the lid and graduated darker until it got to a silvery purple on the browbone.

2/26/11

(Attempting to) grow a little strawberry plant in our window. I found the kit at Target for $1 so who knows. I probably planted it a little early on because the chilly air from outside has been blowing on it. Hopefully it sprouts soon! My mom has a little mini rose one that is sprouting at home.

2/27/11

Another gorgeous day in Columbus. Walking back from grabbing lunch, I took this of my building and the beautiful sky.

2/28/11

Favorite. Chocolates. Ever. Nothing compares to Lindor Truffles (especially the milk-milk and the white-milk ones). Zack bought me the limited edition white chocolate-milk chocolate ones for Valentine's Day. :) Aww. I devoured them. (Hey Zack - my birthday is coming up...) :)

3/1/11

A small sign of spring as I was walking to my dorm. Not sure what this little green sprout is but it's cute, and it's green! (At this point, after this horrible winter, I'll take what I can get.)

3/2/11

Found this written on a bathroom stall. Thought it was sweet. I love meaningful graffiti.

This evening, a Canine Rescue organization brought a few dogs to our residence hall for everyone to play with. Emily and I hogged this sweet guy for a good half hour. He has the cutest face (this is the best I could get of him, though)!

3/3/11

Home! This is Fred's "I'm-irritated-all-these-stuffed-animals-are-in-my-spot" face.

3/4/11

Hiking at Firestone Metro Park with my dad. The little pond at the park was frozen and two solitary geese were walking in the middle.

Although the pond was frozen, we found skunk cabbage starting - a sign of warm weather to come!

Later on, Zack and his dad's dog, Roxy. She is a Great Dane and she is (obviously) HUGE.

3/5/11

Stanley and Fiona. Fiona is unfazed by whatever is happening but Stanley seems quite intrigued.

3/6/11

Little birdie tracks in our front yard. I love all kinds of animal track patterns, even the most common.