Dakota Days

This past weekend I went home for D-Days. It wasn't half the fun that it used to be, i attribute this to two things: 1. I am old and 2. Paulina wasn't in attendance. 

I hadn't planned to attend, but decided that a three day weekend would be nice spent at home. So I went. I left Friday after school and arrived right around 8:30 pm. Mom, Dad and I spent some time hanging out. Then Ali came from Sioux Falls, Sarah and Cameron came over and my old roommate Bethany stopped by. It was nice having some quiet time at home to talk and catch up with them, rather than the usual loud bar scene in which nothing gets accomplished other than alcohol induced reminiscing. Saturday morning Ali and I watched the parade from the lawn of Concordia Lutheran. It was nice seeing so many church members. Though I was pretty tired, I appreciated all of the kind smiles and greetings. Ali and I then got ready while we waited for Colleen to arrive from Sioux Falls. We all went downtown for a couple of beers. Sadly, I didn't see any of my friends from the School of Education. It was a good time none the less. Saturday evening we returned to Mom and Dad's house where we sat out at the fire pit until the wee hours of the morning. Sunday was spent going to church and hanging out with my parents. We went to see the movie Moneyball. It was super long, but I really enjoyed it a lot. In South Dakota we celebrated Native American Day with no school, so Monday I drove home to Rosebud. I stopped in Yankton to have lunch with my good friend Amber. It was great meeting her new puppy and getting to spend an hour or so talking. I miss her a lot.

A woman who had worked within the school district passed away late last week. Because she and her husband were/are both employees of the district and very well known throughout the community, we did not have school today so that anyone and everyone could attend the funeral without penalty. I attended the funeral with my friend, Allison. We felt it appropriate, and I am very happy that I did attend. I saw some students and many employees of the district. Events like this remind me why I am here. Seeing the support of so many people, whether family, friends or complete strangers is something foreign to many people--but not here on the reservation. This is something I truly appreciate. 

I have been in the market for a dog since I moved out here. I have had a couple of leads that have come to a quick hault. I think I have found one though. I will keep you all updated.