This weekend I took a trip to Columbia, MO – the home of the University of Missouri, where I went to undergrad and law school. I don’t get a chance to visit too often, so it was really nice to go back.
The main reason I went was for a bridal shower for my cousin, but I got to stay for a football game and some other fun stuff. Do you mind if I give you a tour of campus?
This is the stadium during the Mizzou-Ole Miss game last Saturday (from my dad’s primo parking spot, natch!) Our football team is not usually that great, so everyone is really excited that we seem to be playing well this year.
(Turns out playing defense is helpful!)
These are the Columns – this is Mizzou’s most recognizable landmark. They are from the original administration building on campus, which was destroyed by a fire many many years ago. There is a large green space on both sides of the columns where students go to play frisbee, sunbathe, and relax on campus.
The rumor at MU is that, on a satellite photo, these columns look like missiles lined up and ready to launch, so Columbia is on constant watch by the Russians and Chinese. Hmmm…. decide for yourself!
Last but not least, we have my beautiful law school! It’s one of the newer buildings on campus, which is nice since it means we have nicely functional air conditioning and plenty of electrical outlets for laptops and such. It sits beside another green space that mirrors "The Quad" where the columns are located. Lovely for frisbee – not so lovely when you’re running late to Secured Transactions at 8am and have to cross it on the circular sidewalks!
After taking the walking tour of campus, my family and I went to Shakespeare’s Pizza, for a few slices of the best pizza ever. This was not a new discovery, since I’ve been going to Shakespeare’s for as long as I can remember. Check it out if you’re ever in mid-Missouri. But let me warn you, it’s definitely not diet food!
Last but not least, no weekend trip could be complete without searching out the local yarn shop, right?
I’m proud to report that Columbia has an excellent one – Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe. (Thanks for the tip, Leslie!)
Actually, I really don’t need anymore yarn right now, so I wasn’t planning on going. (Gasp!) But luckily, the friend I was staying with in Columbia has asked me to knit a hat for my husband for thsi winter, so…you know… we just had to go yarn shopping!
This works out perfectly – I’ve been hankering for a small fall project; she’s buying some really nice yarn! (With my guidance, of course!) I can knit up a hat in worsted weight in just a few days, so I should have something to show you shortly.
I hope you enjoyed the tour of Columbia!
Beautiful campus! Glad you had a nice trip.
Gorgeous. Thanks for the tour. I can’t wait to see the hat.
Fun tour of the BEST school in Missouri. Thanks for spending part of it with me!
Mom
Hey sweets. Not SOON SOON, still shooting for January. I am planning on trying to work some though. I’ve interviewed at Spa Valencia on Glenstone, so keep your fingers crossed for me..it’s fancy:)