Hi everyone,
I have really enjoyed using this blog to act as a connection point with all my friends and close family while I am away on my Kentucky adventure.
Recently, it has been brought to my attention that my blog is being used for purposes that I did not intend it for. Apparently, there is someone using my blog as a way to "keep tabs on me" and use the information to create drama in my personal life. I feel extremely exploited by this misuse of my personal information and quite frankly, it makes me sick. I'm sure this person knows who they are, and if you are reading this, I hope you are ashamed of yourself.
To my friends and family, I appreciate your feedback and I'm glad you are enjoying reading this! I don't think I'm going to post anything in the near future, because it is difficult to alter the privacy settings on this blog site to prevent unintended viewing. I will however begin to use Facebook more for posting pictures and such, so for you fellow FaceBook-ers you can add me as a friend if you haven't already.
I did begin to create a page about my spring break trip with Alex, however I have chosen to take it down. I don't feel comfortable having that online, as that part of my life was the main target for sabotage.
I promise that despite this issue, I'm holding my chin high and am still having a wonderful time here in Kentucky. I will be home in just a few short weeks, and am so looking forward to sharing stories with all of you!
All my love,
Elle
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Spring Break!
Spring break is finally upon us here at Murray State! The town is buzzing and so am I :) I thought I would give you some insight as to what my plans are for the next 10 days or so, and then once I'm back I'll do a bigger post about all my adventures.
Today I am driving to Atlanta to meet Alex at the airport. It's about a six hour drive, and I'm hoping that traffic isn't too crazy so I can make good time. We will stay the night in Atlanta and make an early start on our drive to South Carolina on Saturday. The drive isn't very long so we've planned a few stops on the way through Georgia to see some sights!
We've rented a beach house on Kiawah Island, which is about half an hour out of Charleston SC and the weather is supposed to be so beautiful. We stay on Kiawah until Thursday, just enjoying the beach and whatever else there is to see! I'm hoping to do some kayaking, paddle boarding, and hiking but this make take some convincing on Alex's part ;)
Next Thursday, we have tickets to the Luke Bryan concert in Florence, SC. It's around a two hour drive, and I'm sure there is lots to see on the way up there! Next Friday, we'll be on the interstate again travelling to Greenville, SC to see ol' George Strait on his retirement tour (omg omg omg!).
On Saturday, once again, we'll hop in the car and head back West to Nashville. Alex wanted to experience all the wonders of Music City before heading back to snowy Canada. We have two nights planned there, until he flies back to Calgary on the 25th.
So excited for this trip!!
Sending love,
Elle
Today I am driving to Atlanta to meet Alex at the airport. It's about a six hour drive, and I'm hoping that traffic isn't too crazy so I can make good time. We will stay the night in Atlanta and make an early start on our drive to South Carolina on Saturday. The drive isn't very long so we've planned a few stops on the way through Georgia to see some sights!
We've rented a beach house on Kiawah Island, which is about half an hour out of Charleston SC and the weather is supposed to be so beautiful. We stay on Kiawah until Thursday, just enjoying the beach and whatever else there is to see! I'm hoping to do some kayaking, paddle boarding, and hiking but this make take some convincing on Alex's part ;)
Next Thursday, we have tickets to the Luke Bryan concert in Florence, SC. It's around a two hour drive, and I'm sure there is lots to see on the way up there! Next Friday, we'll be on the interstate again travelling to Greenville, SC to see ol' George Strait on his retirement tour (omg omg omg!).
On Saturday, once again, we'll hop in the car and head back West to Nashville. Alex wanted to experience all the wonders of Music City before heading back to snowy Canada. We have two nights planned there, until he flies back to Calgary on the 25th.
So excited for this trip!!
Sending love,
Elle
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Blonde Moment
So something mortifying happened today...but I figured it might give everyone a good laugh.
The story begins with me at the gym-I was planning on doing a light run today because I'm pretty sore from my 15km long run yesterday. So after 30 minutes of running on the treadmill, I made my way over to the elliptical to cool down a bit. So far, this sounds like a pretty normal day at the gym...don't be fooled!
But then, I noticed over my headphones that the elliptical was making awful crashing noises; I began investigating and saw that the front swinging arm was catching on the side of the machine. It was at this point when the blonde devil on my shoulder decided it would be a really good idea to put my hand in there. Yes, you read correctly, I put my hand between a rotating arm and a stationary object.
I can't even explain how much it hurt! As many of you know, I handle pain relatively well...however, I can't stomach things that look painful. As I'm staring at my stuck-in-the-elliptical hand, I began to completely panic. I could not get it out and there was no one else around. After attempting to move the arm and realizing it only got tighter before it could get looser, I could feel nausea encroaching. After a few more seconds of me slowly maneuvering my hand out of the machine I could feel the blood rushing out of my face, the sweat pouring out of my body, and then...the vomit.
I was completely mortified. There I was alone in the gym, hand stuck in the elliptical with vomit on the floor; this was not my proudest moment. Clearly, my body overreacted and decided that going into shock was the best way to handle this situation.
In hindsight, I'm glad there was no one else around to witness this. I was able to get my hand out finally, take a few breaths with my head between my knees, pour some water on my face, wipe up the nothing-but-water puke, and continue (extremely embarrassed) on my way.
I just don't think I'm cut out for being a Belle...
The story begins with me at the gym-I was planning on doing a light run today because I'm pretty sore from my 15km long run yesterday. So after 30 minutes of running on the treadmill, I made my way over to the elliptical to cool down a bit. So far, this sounds like a pretty normal day at the gym...don't be fooled!
But then, I noticed over my headphones that the elliptical was making awful crashing noises; I began investigating and saw that the front swinging arm was catching on the side of the machine. It was at this point when the blonde devil on my shoulder decided it would be a really good idea to put my hand in there. Yes, you read correctly, I put my hand between a rotating arm and a stationary object.
I can't even explain how much it hurt! As many of you know, I handle pain relatively well...however, I can't stomach things that look painful. As I'm staring at my stuck-in-the-elliptical hand, I began to completely panic. I could not get it out and there was no one else around. After attempting to move the arm and realizing it only got tighter before it could get looser, I could feel nausea encroaching. After a few more seconds of me slowly maneuvering my hand out of the machine I could feel the blood rushing out of my face, the sweat pouring out of my body, and then...the vomit.
I was completely mortified. There I was alone in the gym, hand stuck in the elliptical with vomit on the floor; this was not my proudest moment. Clearly, my body overreacted and decided that going into shock was the best way to handle this situation.
In hindsight, I'm glad there was no one else around to witness this. I was able to get my hand out finally, take a few breaths with my head between my knees, pour some water on my face, wipe up the nothing-but-water puke, and continue (extremely embarrassed) on my way.
I just don't think I'm cut out for being a Belle...
Friday, March 8, 2013
Spring Fever
Today was such a tease! It was so sunny and beautiful outside that it made me feel like summer is just around the corner! I walked by the pool at our complex feeling like a caged animal, it was 14 degrees here but apparently I was the only one who felt that swimming would have been appropriate...
Tomorrow it's supposed to be even nicer and I'm so looking forward to doing my long training run out in the sunshine. It will be the perfect day! I must say this weather is making me very antsy for spring break :) One. More. Test. and then I'm free to soak up the sun with Luke Bryan and George Strait in South Carolina, woohoo!
But have no fear! At this rate I will not be contributing to the shoe tree, and I will be returning to cozy Canada without a Southern cowboy (despite their intriguing sexiness).
On a somewhat eerie side note, the birds in Kentucky give me the heebee jeebees! This video is of a huge flock of black birds straight out of a Hitchcock film that gave me the creeps. The worst part was that everything was silent except for the birds and the bell tower...
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Finding happiness!
Despite my last post, things are as happy and go-lucky as can be here in Murray KY. If you ignore my first bike accident, the freezing winds, and my disgusting roommates...things are really shaping up! This quote is keeping me inspired to continue making the most of my trip.
Okay so it hasn't been the best week, but I've begun to find comfort in the little things around here to keep my chin up. Things can only get better!
The first exciting news is that our county is hosting a half marathon in April! This means that I'll need a strict schedule to get in shape on time, but I have about six weeks to train for it. Hopefully I can find some running buddies that are also interested in running the race :) wish Kayla was here though!
I have been running since I got down here, but more like "casual running" about three times a week. However, I started into my training on Monday at the stadium stairs! Such a beautiful place to sweat it out, had a great run!
Secondly, even though there is no Starbucks in town (and worse-no Second Cup in the country), I have found a heavenly study sanctuary. This morning, heaven shined light down through the Kentucky fog onto Fidalgo Bay. I love supporting this locally owned family business, and they make some damn good lattes!
In all my grumpy glory, I stumbled in here early this morning with very low expectations-how could anywhere be as good as the Rocky Ridge Second Cup?! Well I was so pleasantly surprised it almost brought me to tears (sadly, I'm not joking about the tears-I've been on an emotional roller coaster these days). On the outside, it looks like just another coffee shop, but on the inside it is such a homey little sanctuary and I can't wait to spend all my time here! I came to study before class aaaaaand guess where my bike took me after my run? Yes, as we speak I am blogging at Fidalgo Bay, happy as a little clam. Thank you Jesus!
Okay so it hasn't been the best week, but I've begun to find comfort in the little things around here to keep my chin up. Things can only get better!
The first exciting news is that our county is hosting a half marathon in April! This means that I'll need a strict schedule to get in shape on time, but I have about six weeks to train for it. Hopefully I can find some running buddies that are also interested in running the race :) wish Kayla was here though!
I have been running since I got down here, but more like "casual running" about three times a week. However, I started into my training on Monday at the stadium stairs! Such a beautiful place to sweat it out, had a great run! 
Secondly, even though there is no Starbucks in town (and worse-no Second Cup in the country), I have found a heavenly study sanctuary. This morning, heaven shined light down through the Kentucky fog onto Fidalgo Bay. I love supporting this locally owned family business, and they make some damn good lattes! 
In all my grumpy glory, I stumbled in here early this morning with very low expectations-how could anywhere be as good as the Rocky Ridge Second Cup?! Well I was so pleasantly surprised it almost brought me to tears (sadly, I'm not joking about the tears-I've been on an emotional roller coaster these days). On the outside, it looks like just another coffee shop, but on the inside it is such a homey little sanctuary and I can't wait to spend all my time here! I came to study before class aaaaaand guess where my bike took me after my run? Yes, as we speak I am blogging at Fidalgo Bay, happy as a little clam. Thank you Jesus!
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