Howdy,
It's been forever since I've written (approximately mid-January in case anyone was wondering just how long). I've been crazy busy and a lot has happened.
First off I was accepted into graduate school at the University of Utah. (See Jim, I had not yet broke the news to everyone BUT you.) I will be starting a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology this fall. Tonight I spent over an hour figuring out how to register online for 2 classes. I found the website to be almost frustrating enough to make me regret my graduate school decision (and wonder if I am actually qualified to attend). :) Eventually I got registered so it looks like I'll be starting classes this fall.
Jason has been back in my life as of mid-February, and things have been going well since. I've been on a few caving (and other) adventures with him and his family since then which have been a lot of fun (if you consider crawling around in a cave a lot of fun). I'm looking forward to more outdoor hikes above ground in the near future. Today was a trip to the local zoo with a few of his cousins...I don't think in my entire life I have seen so many strollers. (Those of you who have visited Utah will appreciate that comment more than others may.)
Early in March I had a couple of crazy Iowans and a pair of Wisconsinites come visit the great state of Utah for an extended weekend. We toured around town, they hit the slopes, we got into a minor car accident (I didn't know a person could have so much fun after getting rear-ended), and overall I think everyone had an excellent time. Jason has officially met more of my friends from back home, so you can imagine how amazing he now thinks everyone from the Midwest must be.
Easter weekend my parents came for their second visit to Utah. We toured around and even did some relaxing. Jason met more midwesterners and proceeded to take two sick days from work. (OK, so my parents weren't that hard on him...but it's sort of funny to say it that way.)
Work has been going well. This past week we found ourselves running damage control on a bunch of muttled data from our latest football combine, so the week was long and stressful, but the overtime was nice. I'm planning to continue working this fall when I head back to school. Work has basically guaranteed me 40 hours/week and I will get some tuition assistance so I think things will work out well. My next hurdle is applying for residency. With any luck I will be an official Utah resident by the end of summer.
Speaking of summer, this August I will have been in Utah for 2 entire years! Time flys doesn't it?
Anyhows, I wanted to send a short note to say all is well and that I'm sorry I haven't written anything for so long.
If anyone wants to check out some of my pictures from recently (and over the past year) I now have a page on flickr at: www.flickr.com/photos/steph_koenig please feel free to check them out and comment if you'd like. Hopefully I'll be posting more pictures soon!
I hope everyone is doing well. I'm looking forward to my next visit home June 1-10th for La and Mark's wedding. It will be exciting to see everyone again. Do let me know if anyone is planning a summer vacation that will bring them through Salt Lake (latest reviews say I'm a pretty OK tour guide).
Best Wishes and Be in Touch!
Steph~
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