I started at Granite State College in April of 2007 and this summer is the first time I have taken a semester off from school. I start back to school in the fall to attain my MBA. I love taking adult college courses and never wanted to take a semester off before but I have to say I have enjoyed this break from school. This week alone I spent one evening taking a leisurely kayak trip up the Merrymeeting River with friends from work followed by a quick night time dip in Alton Bay. Tuesday evening I spent the night with friends and fellow bloggers at the Fisher Cats game in Manchester. Living working and going to school in New England is a special way of life. New Hampshire has so many wonderful outdoor activities to offer, yet I am only an hour and half away from downtown Boston, a city which holds many fun, cultural and unique prospects.
What was the best part of this week? Spending Saturday with my daughter. Brittany had bought tickets to Cirque du Soleil for my Mother’s Day Gift. She told me to block off August 7th to spend the entire day with her. What a gorgeous day it was, warm and sunny with no humidity. We dressed in comfortable shoes and cool sundresses. We started the day having a great lunch at La Caretta’s then drove into Fan Pier in Boston. This is a fairly new development on the Boston Harbor so I had never before been. What a gorgeous area. The walkways were made of different colored pavers with beautiful plants, grass and trees lining the area. There were outdoor speakers hidden in the foliage playing lovely music for all to enjoy. The seat benches were made of wood with back rests which were four feet tall. Scattered among the area were simple aluminum tables and chairs for people to enjoy a picnic lunch or just a gathering of friends to socialize. Lighting in this area is built into the ground. The harbor was busy with sailboats and luxury yachts coming in and going out.
The show began at 4:00pm under the bright blue and yellow Big Top erected on the Wharf at Fan Pier. We sat in the 9th row from the stage. The show was ASTONISHING! If you ever have the opportunity to see Cirque du Soleil in person, jump for it. The creativity of the costume makers, set designers and performers is like nothing you will ever see. The entire venue was 1st class. The music was modern and upbeat with a Caribbean flare. The acts were all unique and amazing.
Granite State College is a unique academic institution that understands the need for their students to take time away from their studies to care for family members, accomplish professional projects, and live life to its fullest. Breaking away from one’s adult college education for a semester here and there to live life is part of the norm at GSC. Rest assured, your advisors, professors and adult college program will still be there when you return. After all, life is all about balance.
What was the best part of this week? Spending Saturday with my daughter. Brittany had bought tickets to Cirque du Soleil for my Mother’s Day Gift. She told me to block off August 7th to spend the entire day with her. What a gorgeous day it was, warm and sunny with no humidity. We dressed in comfortable shoes and cool sundresses. We started the day having a great lunch at La Caretta’s then drove into Fan Pier in Boston. This is a fairly new development on the Boston Harbor so I had never before been. What a gorgeous area. The walkways were made of different colored pavers with beautiful plants, grass and trees lining the area. There were outdoor speakers hidden in the foliage playing lovely music for all to enjoy. The seat benches were made of wood with back rests which were four feet tall. Scattered among the area were simple aluminum tables and chairs for people to enjoy a picnic lunch or just a gathering of friends to socialize. Lighting in this area is built into the ground. The harbor was busy with sailboats and luxury yachts coming in and going out.
The show began at 4:00pm under the bright blue and yellow Big Top erected on the Wharf at Fan Pier. We sat in the 9th row from the stage. The show was ASTONISHING! If you ever have the opportunity to see Cirque du Soleil in person, jump for it. The creativity of the costume makers, set designers and performers is like nothing you will ever see. The entire venue was 1st class. The music was modern and upbeat with a Caribbean flare. The acts were all unique and amazing.
Granite State College is a unique academic institution that understands the need for their students to take time away from their studies to care for family members, accomplish professional projects, and live life to its fullest. Breaking away from one’s adult college education for a semester here and there to live life is part of the norm at GSC. Rest assured, your advisors, professors and adult college program will still be there when you return. After all, life is all about balance.
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