More Michigan Randomness

Here are some extra pics from my last bit in Michigan... Friends, wedding, XC Skiing and winter cycling!

January/February in MIchigan 2008

I had been gearing up to fly to Seattle to interview for 5 physical therapist positions. I absolutely hated having to wear a business jacket. I decided to work for Olympic Physical Therapy and I love it there! I also interviewed in the Keweenaw penninsula of the U.P. The offer was very nice, but I really wanted to move out west! So, I did! I was able to visit with my friends I had met over last summer and survived the biggest blizzard I have ever seen while I was up there. I recall there was about 16 inches of snowfall within a few hours, 40 miles per hour winds, and -30 wind chill. Of course, I still went out to the KBC! My friend Mike drove there with me, so it wasn't a lonely 10 hour drive. Good times!

Christmas 2007

The month of December was quite nice. No studying or writing last minute papers since I finally graduated! I didn't start studying for my PT board exam until Jan 1. I read fiction books, hung out all over town with my friends, visited Andy and Sara and basically recaptured all the sleepless nights I had over 4 years of grad school! Here are some random pics from that time.

Overdue Update!

Well, I suppose being back down under the bridge isn't so bad. I've had a great last internship at the Therapy Institute in Haslett. One week left!!!! I've impressed myself over the past 6 months with what I know and can do for my patients. I LOVE my job and I can't wait to finally get paid for it!!! I'm planning a trip to Tucson at the end of November to see my new doggie nephew Jonas and mountain bike/hike. I'm also planning a return trip to Houghton to attempt some cross country skiing and visit with the friends I made while I was there this summer. Then in February, I want to get to Ireland to visit with family and see the country itself.

Besides all of that, here's a pic of Mike and myself at his house after watching football all day long.

One more...

Cynthia, Jennifer, Pat, me, and Diane at the end of the Fat Tire race

My Keweenaw family!

My "see you later" gathering - These people are extraordinary and I will miss them like crazy. Owen, Margaret (Owen's mom), Susan, and me.
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!!! See you all in December!

Fat Tire Bike Race in Copper Harbor and the final farewell

Oh, where to start...Copper Harbor was a blast! Good friends, tough bike race, great music and dancing, and lots of wind! The pics are of Diane and myself, Diane, Kevin, and myself, Ryan and Kara, then Pat and Diane during the race. I volunteered my time again to help out at the short/long split and also helped out at the Kids race. The weekend was a nice close to my time here and I enjoyed every minute of it here. I'll be back in December to experience cross country skiing. Thanks to everyone for a great time in the Keweenaw!