T-minus one day until Minnesota!

Tomorrow we leave for Minneapolis. I can not wait to be back in the land of long o's and people who are obsessed with band, the state of Minnesota and Gopher sports! It's going to be a great trip, though slightly exhausting. Regardless, it will be worth every single minute. It's also great because I don't have to leave Matthew at the airport; we're flying back and forth together! How wonderful!

"When the University of Minnesota band strikes up the Rouser, I jump to my feet and am twenty years old again. It's pure reflex. These kids think they're playing a march but when they're older they'll understand. It's not just a march, it's youth, passion, color, courage, the joy of life, and most of all it's Minnesota."
-Garrison Keillor








And Go Gophers!

Packers and Bean Dip

Last night Matthew and I had people over to watch the Packers/Vikings game. I didn't work yesterday so I cleaned the apartment, which was amazing. I felt really satisfied that I had actually done something yesterday (and the apartment looked really clean). I also made Meg's bean dip and it turned out amazing! It was a hit and a lot of it was eaten! I'm posting the recipe so that all of you readers (whomever you are) can enjoy the glory that is Bean Dip. I do not, however, have a good picture of it. How unfortunate.

1 can Shoepeg corn
1 can pinto beans (drained)
2 cans black eyed peas (drained)
1 of each: red, yellow and green pepper
1/4 of an onion
1 1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Cut up the peppers and onions into small pieces. Add to large bowl. Add beans, corn and peas and stir together. Add sugar and vinegar a little at each time, making sure to taste the dip to make sure it doesn't taste too sugary or too vinegar-y. However, the taste is a personal choice so add less sugar if you'd prefer. Drain extra juice out of the bowl and serve with tortilla chips (I recommend the Tostito Scoops).

I'm going home to Minneapolis on Friday!! FRIDAY!! I can't wait!!!