SST 309: Geo-Diary

Ashley Melchert

(place, relative location)

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.

(movement of people and goods, human/environmental interaction)

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.

(relative location, movement of goods)

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, place)

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.

(place, relative location)

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.

(absolute location, place, movement of goods)

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.

(place, relative location)

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!

(absolute location, place, movement of goods and services)

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!

(place, relative location)

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.