I'm Finding "Home" Even in Ohio...

The Eta Kappa chapter at John Carroll University

September 27 - September 30

I spent the beginning of the last week in September, in Nashville, Tennessee! All of the ELCs got to be reunited at mid-semester meeting...

And it was so great to have our little family back together, all in the same state, again! :)

Then I headed off to University Heights, Ohio, right outside of Cleveland, to spend the rest of the week at John Carroll University!

I was so amazed by this incredible view!

My perfect set-up... Lots of (mostly) healthy munchies! :)

The weather was perfect during my visit, too... There was the perfect amount of "chill" in the air.

I am truly falling in love with the most unexpected campuses. Until this year, I had never heard of John Carroll, but now that I've visited, I know I'll never forget it.

I thought these trees were so unbelievably beautiful...

The chapter women also took me to the John Carroll version of "The Price Is Right!" Happens once a year and it was a lot of fun!

 

The chapter president, Helen, even got called up! She ended up winning a "shake-weight!" Yay! ;)

 

The executive committee took me out to a fun, little italian place for dinner my last night there.

 

They were all so welcoming to me, and once again, I found myself leaving a visit that reminded me exactly why I took this job in the first place.

 

*If you're ever in University Heights, there is a wonderful, (slightly evil) Ben & Jerry's right by campus! I had my first taste of "phish food" and I'm unfortunately hooked for life. I also got to visit my first Lilly Pulitzer clothing store (huge in the mid west and on the east coast)! I know my fellow ELCs will be so proud.

 

Can't wait to see my amazing family for a few days, and spend some MUCH needed time at home. Traveling is definitely an adventure, but there is NO place like home.

 

For now, love from Cleveland, Ohio...