SST 309: Geo-Diary Ashley Melchert

Ludington, MI “Home Sweet Home” Sunday October 21, 2012 5:30 pm Northeast I am from a small town called Scottville. Scottville is located near Ludington, MI. We live in the country. I miss being home, especially in the fall when the leaves start to change colors. (place, relative location)

SS Badger (Ludington, MI) “Quick trip to Wisconsin” Saturday October 13, 2012 West In the city of Ludington, the SS Badger is a well-known form of transportation to Wisconsin. Every summer when I was younger, my family and I took the Badger to Wisconsin for a weekend get-a-way. (movement of people and goods, human/environmental interaction)

Meijer (Standale, MI) “On the way” Monday October 22, 2012 7:00 pm West Meijer in Standale is where I do all of my grocery shopping. It is conveniently located on my way home from work and it is cheaper than Family Fare. (relative location, movement of goods)

I-Tan (Standale, MI) “I-Tan, You Tan” Monday October 22, 2012 6:45 pm North I love being tan. I-Tan in Standale is a frequent stop for me on my way to work. I probably tan at least 4 out of the 7 days of the week. (relative location, place)

Nelson’s House (Scottville, MI) “New baby on board” Saturday October 20, 2012 4:00 pm Northwest Recently I have been spending most of my free time here. My best friend had a baby boy on September 26th and moved back home from California. (place, relative location)

Henry Hall Computer Lab (Allendale, MI) “Education Counts” Monday October 22, 2012 4:00 pm Southeast Henry Computer Lab is where I try to get all of my homework done. I have a hard time focusing on my homework when both of my roommates and I are home. (place, relative location)

Golf Galaxy (Grand Rapids, MI) “Work, Work, Work!” Friday October 19, 2012 3:00 pm North I work at Golf Galaxy on the corner of East Beltline and 28th street near the Centerpointe Mall. I work about 25 hours a week so I am at Golf Galaxy about 4 days out of the week. (absolute location, place, movement of goods)

Muskegon Community College (Muskegon, MI) “Family is Everything” Thursday October 18, 4:00 pm Northeast Muskegon Community College baseball field is a spot where I find myself frequently during the fall and the spring, family is extremely important to me and I love watching my brother play baseball! (place, relative location)

Speedway (Allendale, MI) “Speedy Rewards” Monday October 22, 2012 5:00 pm West I love speedy rewards so Speedway across from GVSU campus is where I get my gas. I drive to East Beltline for work so I fill up with gas at least once a week! (absolute location, place, movement of goods and services)

Knollwood Estates (Allendale, MI) “Home Away From Home” Monday October 22, 2012 5:00 pm East I live at Knollwood Estates in Allendale during the school year. It is conveniently located right across from campus behind the Speedway. (place, relative location)