Summer was amazing. And the last week was a good way to end it all. It was a crazy busy week but it couldn't have been any better.
To start, I got a new job and began training. I am now working at University of the Rockies as an admissions counselor. U of R is a psychology based school for masters and doctorate programs. I'm on the phone A LOT talking to potential students and getting them enrolled. So far so good. The people I work with are all young and really fun. It's right downtown so I can ride my bike, and I have the most amazing view of the heart of the city and the mountains. Not to mention the incredible benefits it has. It's quite a change from all of my previous jobs but I think that this will be really good. Fingers crossed.
On Monday, my dad came in to town for a business trip. We hit up a Rockies/Dodgers game, explored the city and had a delicious dinner of bison steaks, veggies and cheesecake. Delicious. The last time my dad came to visit Denver, I was living at the ranch. So it was good for him to see us in our 'city life'. It was a really good visit.
On Wednesday we had our final red rocks show of the summer. I had been waiting for this show pretty much since we moved back to the mainland. Mumford & Sons. At Red Rocks! It was incredible. One of the best shows I have ever seen. Definitely top 3.
We went straight from work with a cooler full of drinks, chips and burritos in hopes that we could do some tailgating. We conveniently parked in the parking lot right next to a green VW van full of some awesome new friends. We met up with some friends and headed in for some foot stompin, banjo playing London style bluegrass.
The show was 'epic', for lack of a better word. The crowd was so much fun and the band really gave it them all. We had an amazing time and it was a great close to the summer concert series.
On Thursday, Chris and Mary Thomas came all the way from Iowa for a quick visit before they move to Abu Dabi. We explored the city, gorged ourselves on A&E party dip and Yuenglings that they brought and savored the last few moments of summer.
It was great to see Chris and Mary and we are so excited for their next adventure.
Saturday was intended to be our re-cooperation day from the week. It was one of the busiest weeks for us and we had plans to watch movies and relax all day. We rode our bikes downtown with the intention of seeing a double feature movie and relaxing. However, with the big CU vs. CSU game happening and it being the start of college football....our day to not go as planned.
We started at the Pennsylvania bar and watched the PSU game with some cheesesteaks. We then made it over to the Iowa bar to watch the UNI vs. Wisconsin game. We had a blast reminiscing on college and giving the summer one last hoorah. Video games, giant jenga and fight songs...it was a perfect Saturday.
Monday is a holiday, and Wednesday Tommy welcomes his last 20's by turning 28. We have another jam packed week and weekend ahead of us and can't wait.
Although we are sad to say goodbye to summer we are welcoming fall with open arms. I have already started collecting excessive recipes involving pumpkin, squash, and anything peppermint. Bring it on.
love and aloha
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