Precursor 2

It's getting closer to beercation, and I couldn't be more excited. I graduated college on Sunday. And I have been hanging around West Lafayette, Purdue's hometown. Summer drink specials started on Sunday. With the current state of the economy and $1.50 well drinks at Jake's, who wouldn't love this? Me. Being in West Lafayette with a majority of my friends gone is sad. The fact that college is over and I didn't get to say goodbye to some of my friends makes me want to stay another semester or year. A victory lap would be awesome but not financially viable. I might be sad that college is over, but I do have a lot to be thankful for. My family came and supported me during my graduation. They stayed with me Saturday night and said goodbye to my campus. On Sunday, my family attended my graduation ceremony. I will admit that the music was great...at waking me up when I needed to stand. Honestly though, it was a great power nap. After the ceremony, we had the opportunity to dine at my favorite restaurant/bar in West Lafayette, Nine Irish Brothers. My dad and I had the distinct privilege of drinking Guinness's 250th Anniversary stout on tap. Aside from the good eats and drink, I'm very grateful for the job I have with Chase.

I start work on July 20th but am much more excited for my summer. I'll be in West Lafayette the rest of this week and will be attending a wedding here on Saturday, with my friend Gina. Sunday, I head home to celebrate Memorial day with the fam. The weather is looking good, and I love hanging with my family and grilling out the backyard. A cold beer always improves this occasion (maybe a blond or hefeweizen). After this extended weekend, I am heading back to Purdue to finish packing up my things and say goodbye to my roommates and friends before I head home for summer. One of my roommates Olivier will be leaving for France next week to spend the rest of summer with his family. We might be making a day trip to Six Flags Great America this Sunday. But my sister also has a choir concert the same day. So, I'll have to make a decision to where my loyalties lay. But my family is most likely going to come first in this one.