Maverick Survived But Goose Is Dead

In the last 25 years, bird strikes have caused major accidents for five large jetliners in the USA according to the Bird Strike Committee. More than 56,000 bird strikes have occurred in the last seven years. Today, you can add another notch to that list.

As Chris was driving across Kansas on Interstate-70 this morning, he had quite the "goosely" encounter. This is the call I received from Chris today.

"I hit a goose," Chris says.

I respond, "Was it on the road?"

"I hit a flying goose," Chris specifies.

"You hit a flying goose?!"

"Yep."

"Are you okay? Did it hit the windshield?"

"Well, if you were in the passenger side, you would've been front row to it all."

"Did it break the windshield?"

"Nah."

"Oh my God. I can't believe you hit a flying goose."

"Yea, it was pretty awesome," Chris chuckles. "It flew away, but I'm sure it's dead by now."

"Aw, poor thing." I always sympathize with an injured animal.

"There was a semi driving behind me when it happened. He drove up beside my car after I hit it and gave me a thumbs up."

"Glad you were able to impress the truckdriver."

"Yea, I think hitting a flying goose just made my week."

To the Goose who flew into Chris's windshield: I'm sorry you had to get into an accident with such a crappy car, but you should've known to avoid car models named KIA.

"I told him to stay in the V, but does he listen? No."

Nate's Downtime

My brother has quite the sense of humor, especially when I'm around to provoke the behavior. It's in Nathan's downtime when his creativity gets the best of him.

Here are a few of the greatest hits.

That's my nickname written in paint on his wall before he painted his room.

And my favorite...

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/JcHcJGV4RO2VHWkX

March Madness

Things have started to pick up in Denver, hence my lack of blogging for the month of March. Here's a fast forward version of the last month.

My parents visited the last weekend in February. I played host that Friday and showed them around Denver, although I didn't have a good grasp on the city then. We skiied at Winter Park on Saturday which is always a good time.

My dad and I on the slopes.

The first weekend in March I flew back to Kansas City to celebrate Chris's birthday, see my girlfriends and attend a KU basketball game. I had the best time and it made me miss all my friends and the familiar atmosphere even more. I also missed all the great KC/Lawrence food - Aixois, Classic Cup, Free State Brewery, Zen Zero and First Watch. I will have to make a special trip back soon to go to Milton's though...and to see my girls again. =)

Beautiful day on the Plaza

SO happy to see my girls!

Since my trip to KC, I've been making more of an effort to give Denver a chance. I am always taking walks around the neighborhoods, visiting Wash Park or Sloan's Lake, hiking and biking with Nate and trying out new places to eat. Last weekend I was invited to dinner and a party with new friends. I had a blast and was able to experience new places in LoDo and Uptown which I hope to frequent more often in the future. The party we went to was actually hosted by a fellow Jayhawk which made it all that more fun. I'm taking mental notes on the great places I'm trying out for my future guests. A few of the places on my list: Heidi's Deli, Dixon's, Steuben's, Hamburger Mary's and Anthony's Pizza. By the time you visit, I'll be able to show you around town like a real local.

That brings me to my latest and very exciting news. Chris and I found a house that we'll be moving into by April. We're renting the main level of the house which has just been remodeled by the architect that owns it. The house is in the Highlands neighborhood just west of it's downtown and blocks from Sloan's Lake. We have a cute little yard and a fabulous deck with a view of Pike's Peak. The landlord is also letting us use his living room furniture which seems brand new. Thank goodness because I tossed my old Goodwill couch and chair before I moved to Denver. It's all too good to be true so I'm still holding my breath until the first night we're sleeping there. I will post more pictures once we move in.

With April fast approaching, I feel that I'm getting more settled into my Denver life. Although I'm still job searching while working at Anthro, I feel all the good things coming our way (to Chris and I.) It's only a matter of time until it all falls into place and I'm enjoying every moment when life here gets a little sweeter. New friends, new home, Chris almost here and spring just around the corner -- I have no complaints, only gratitude.