PART THREE: this wouldn't have been the same without...

...you.

Seriously! This blog would have been nothing without the patrons of the library (aka students and friends who went to the library has frequently as us), the library workers, and our followers! It was fun seeing who would be in there each time, who we could say hi to, who we could take pictures with (that was one of my favorite things to do), who we could spy on (bahahahaha), and who we could include in our blog that day. Thank you for being part of this experience.

Now for some favorite moments with some awesome people:

Followers

Zack Imfeld liked to keep Rick and I on top of our blog. It was awesome when Zack was leading a tour of perspective students and giving them some highlights about the library. He mentioned our blog as we were walking by...it was like we were on cue for a UP advertisement! So cool! Thanks for your loyal followership Zack!

Sean Ducey also kept up with the Adventures. During finals week, I'm glad he joined in on our adventures, especially when we were all on the balcony. Good times.






Hillary White and Megan Kirchgasler liked to be updated with the blog as well and both made it into the blog. I've had so many good times with these ladies, especially with CPB and as neighbors, but for the sake of the blog, it was funny when Hillary demanded to be in the blog by leaving a note on my white board in Fields and then making it into the blog only days later! Yay!



Kristina Large "publicly" followed us, as Google would say, but sometimes she ventured into the library with us. I remember that one time when we chilled by the computers, and she visited us every once in a while. I'm glad she also kept Rick company while I was gone in Boston!

I think this is where some of our followers were actually in the library as much as us...bahahaha

The Regulars

In the library, we never actually took a picture with them together, but Caitlin Chu and Katie Capps were basically everywhere else together, like the Commons and Senate meetings (haha). It was always great to see them, even if it was just to say hello.




Lia Samieenejad always seemed to be in the library the same time Rick and me were there. Sometimes she'd ask Rick for some help with chemistry, but it was always good to have her company. The night before the last day of finals, Lia was there and definitely gave me hope because the library was practically empty that night.



I'm positive that Jeff Makjavich and Andrew Hansen were always in the library the same time as Rick and me. Seriously. They were always in there and were one of the few people who actually stayed until closing time with us. Late night buddies. Anywho, Jeff thought that I didn't do homework in the library because he always saw me updating the blog or doing something else (probably sleeping...haha). Oh Jeff.






As for Andrew, he thought we were always blogging, even though we were doing homework. For a while, he had no idea we were including him in our blog; he ended up being in here on numerous occasions. I appreciated both of them and their company as they stopped by for a chat every once in a while...you know those study breaks? Oh yeah.


Jedidiah Fugle was part of our first "episode," and to set the record straight, most of those texts from my phone were actually from Rick, especially the one that said something about looking up at the balcony. Anywho, Jedidiah made some appearances in the blog as well, mostly while working on Bid Trad (oh joy). But yeah, it was fun writing his birthday blog, even if it was a couple days late and I wasn't in the picture *sigh*.


How could I forget my bestiee Sam Riofta?! We usually went to the library together or somehow find each other there. haha Sometimes we'd venture out of the library for a bit to grab some food, so we'd set up our stuff like we went to go into the book stacks for a few minutes. Lo and behold...we'd be gone for much longer. It worked though. Thank goodness! Also, we'd go into the basement where it was awfully quiet, but during finals week, we found a little round table by a study room. Sure, we were supposed to be quiet, but we definitely whispered to each other. Plus, what else were we supposed to do when someone was singing their heart out in the study room?!

Madison Blake and Scott Olberding draw the next line in this post as they fall in all three categories - followers, regulars and workers.

Rick was always looking out for Scott, like all the time, but I'd say my favorite moment with Scott was definitely when it was his birthday. Not only was it one of Rick's best blogs in the blog, but it was fun taking all those pictures, even the one with just Scott's wolf shirt.

Madison and I probably could have written a blog about our fun adventures in the library too because we were in there together so often. We would set goals to spend an X number of hours to do homework in the library, especially as the weeks to the end of the semester drew closer. We'd venture over to the library from Fields, crossing the vast parking lot (yadda yadda yadda). Ah good times. Somehow she also convinced me to take pictures with a bunch of the workers...

Workers

Madison and I definitely attempted this on a limb during dead week and finals, so we did not get all of the workers as we went around. Anyway, just want to give a quick thanks for all they do to make sure the library is functioning properly, helping patrons when they need assistance, and letting them know when there's 15 minutes left until closing...hahaha.

When Rick and I came into the library on Thursday of finals week, the library staff thought we were a little crazy coming in, but Rick explained that we needed to finish our blog. Then some of them started reading it, like Amanda Bolint, who actually became a "public" follower. It's cool having them in on our adventures. It's like a top secret being released...well, kinda.

Well, there you have it. The Adventures of Rick & Tarra (Spring 2010 edition) has come to an end. Hope you enjoyed it as much as Rick and me! :)

Oh wait...hold up. Need to share some co-writer love...

Here's to you,

Rick Baleros!

I'm so glad that we got a chance to write this blog together. It has definitely been an interesting, fun experience. We both experimented with Blogspot and blog writing, which is good practice for whatever my future career is, and it has also become one of your hobbies (check out his other blogs).

Our friendship has definitely grown stronger from those Senate days, and even though you sometimes talk too much, I'm really glad that we're friends and continue to be, even with the distance and all. Thank you for the good times and making time in the library an adventure! We both made memories that will last us a lifetime, and it's awesome that we can look back at these moments and laugh. Because I mean, really, a blog about our times in a library?! That's pretty sweet that we got it to work and be a success! haha Good luck in your future postings!

I hope that you continue this blog, even without a co-writer. I know you'll find someone, eventually. Who knows? Maybe some of our followers will step up and jot a post or two. ;)

Ah whatever happens, I just know that we should keep this blog alive. I'll definitely stop by for guest appearances, and maybe add some travel commentary when traveling to other libraries.


Thank you for being an awesome co-writer Rick! It has been great working with you! :)

Now it's done!

Well, at least this portion of the blog is, because there is sure to be more to come! Hope you all have an amazing summer, filled with adventure!

P.S. I know I didn't mention every one, and I wish I could have. If you're not mentioned, please know that you played an important in this blog, and I really appreciate you and your support. Good wishes to you!

P.P.S. If I don't have a picture with you outside the library, well...I'm not really sure how to address that. Hopefully we get a picture together in the future. Take care.

This is Tarra McCurdy, signing off (for now).