Things around here are busy this week. It goes in waves... a week of nothing, a week of everything. It's life.
From Sunday until this morning we hosted a prospective grad student. I look back on my recruitment fondly and was excited to be able to host someone. I didn't host anyone my first year because I was one of the 3 people in charge of recruitment and had other responsibilities. I (sadly) didn't get to spend as much time with my recruit as I would have liked but the time together was good. She talked about her research interests, her past, her education, all of the normal stuff, and it made me happy. It's not the stories she told; I think I just liked the reflection aspect of recruitment. It was nice to get to look back from where I've come. See how much I've grown. How jaded (in some regards) I've become and smile at the thought of innocent Jessica.
I spent the weekend cleaning and relaxing and the last two days hurrying to get stuff done. I took a nap today between classes and switched from my glasses to contacts before going back to school. After I left Linny stole my glasses from the coffee table and showed them some love. She chewed the ear pieces up pretty well but the lenses look pretty good. There are only one or two scratches. I wonder if it'll be easier to get new glasses or just new ear pieces. (I'd get new glasses here. Ashley's gotten a pair from here before and they were less than $20 when all was said and done.)
I got home from school tonight and took Linny for a long walk to make up for the lack of attention lately. It rained all weekend and then we were busy yesterday so it's been a few days since she had a good walk. We walked for over an hour and then went to the cemetary for 20 minutes and she ran all over there. She's been pretty low-key since we got home though so I think she's good.
We'll see. Nothing (of mine) is safe with a pup in the house. It amuses me... I don't think she's ever chewed up anything of Chase's. And she lays by me when we're both on our computers. But she cuddles more with Chase. But I don't like cuddling as much as he does. It's interesting to see her preferences.
I used to spend Tuesday nights watching The Biggest Loser and Parenthood but we don't get NBC anymore so I've got to find something else to do. I thought about reading and ended up here. Reading's overrated anyway.
I think I'll watch last week's House online. I "deserve" a break anyway... especially if I want to get through the rest of the week.
P.S. Would you like me to recap my spring break trip?
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
I know...
It's been a month since I last posted.
I don't have much I want to say today but I'd like to share two pictures with you.
April 10, 2008
and
March 16, 2011
I don't have much I want to say today but I'd like to share two pictures with you.
April 10, 2008
and
March 16, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Brain Dump
This one's gonna be pretty short but I just wanted to write a few things down.
It's been pretty wonderful here the last two weeks. Most days are in the 60's and it hasn't rained in at least that long. I was SO SICK of the cold, winter rain. I would MUCH RATHER have snow than the rain that we get. It blows and it's wet and it takes forever to get warm again. And if it was juuust a bit colder, it'd be snow and the wind wouldn't be a problem! /whine
I think the weather does a lot for my mood. I've been really motivated lately to get out and do things. I haven't felt as overwhelmed as I was a few weeks ago and I'm (arguably) more productive now. I've got a 20 page essay to write this week so I'm not really even thinking about my thesis but... it'll get done.
I've decided I want to run a 5k before it gets too hot here. I'm thinking about March 19th but I don't know if I can train to be able to run the whole thing by then. I went for a run yesterday and it was easier than I remember it being. (The p90x was probably to blame for the ease.) And I need to remember to lift weights more often.
Chase and I are trying to be conservative with our money right now. I'm pressuring him (a lot) to get a job and unless he does, we're not going to be able to move in the fall. That would REALLY bum me out. I spent Friday night applying for jobs for him. I have more motivation than he does to get a job (which is frustrating) but right now it just matters that he gets a job. Sigh.
And paper time. Happy Sunday!
It's been pretty wonderful here the last two weeks. Most days are in the 60's and it hasn't rained in at least that long. I was SO SICK of the cold, winter rain. I would MUCH RATHER have snow than the rain that we get. It blows and it's wet and it takes forever to get warm again. And if it was juuust a bit colder, it'd be snow and the wind wouldn't be a problem! /whine
I think the weather does a lot for my mood. I've been really motivated lately to get out and do things. I haven't felt as overwhelmed as I was a few weeks ago and I'm (arguably) more productive now. I've got a 20 page essay to write this week so I'm not really even thinking about my thesis but... it'll get done.
I've decided I want to run a 5k before it gets too hot here. I'm thinking about March 19th but I don't know if I can train to be able to run the whole thing by then. I went for a run yesterday and it was easier than I remember it being. (The p90x was probably to blame for the ease.) And I need to remember to lift weights more often.
Chase and I are trying to be conservative with our money right now. I'm pressuring him (a lot) to get a job and unless he does, we're not going to be able to move in the fall. That would REALLY bum me out. I spent Friday night applying for jobs for him. I have more motivation than he does to get a job (which is frustrating) but right now it just matters that he gets a job. Sigh.
And paper time. Happy Sunday!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Ten True Things
1. I sometimes steal blog post subjects from this journal website I like to read.
2. I was up early working on school stuff and since I got home at 1:30 (to wait for UPS!) I've been slacking. I figure I put in 6 good hours already today and have two articles to read tonight... it'll even out. After catching up on tv from last night I treated myself to a nap and EVER SINCE I WOKE UP I've been jamming out to Blink 182. So for the last 2.5 hours it's been Blink's greatest hits up in the hizzy. Check it yo.
3. I made this goop for supper tonight. It's macaroni, hamburger, cream of mushroom soup, and peas. Easy-peasy, not-so-nutritionally-awesome, haven't-had-since-(probably)-living-at-home goodness. I haven't made it before because I feared Chase wouldn't like it but he does! Mikey likes it!
4. This beautiful calendar now lives above my desk, a bit to the right, and inspires me often. I feeeeeel it.
5. If you have a dog, you should get him/her a cow hoof. Linny loves hers more than any other toy. It smells a bit, but the hours of silence are worth it. And they last MUCH longer than most toys. (There's a lot on the internet about how they're sharp and can nick a dog's bowels so... take this with a grain of salt. But Linny loves them.) We also like antlers for her.
6. I've stopped doing p90x for now. I don't have the time/energy to devote to it every day. I'm still doing some of the workouts throughout the week but I'm not following the schedule. It's something I'd like to do and really like the workouts, it just is a bigger investment than I'm looking for right now.
7. Hey! We just made it back to the first Blink song I listened to tonight, we've come full circle. :)
8. Chase still doesn't have a job. You should all nag him and convince him to try harder. There's only so much I can do/say.
9. I need to find a job for the summer! And a place to live! And finish my thesis! And I get a 20-page assignment tomorrow that's due in a week! And Chase needs a job! I might be stressed a bit, overall.
10. Last night as Chase was getting in to bed he woke me up from a dream. Apparently I was giggling out loud and Chase wanted to know why. In my dream I was a high school or grade school student and I'd made fun of one of my classmates and they'd replied and then everyone else laughed at the student I'd made fun of because what they'd said was really foolish. Apparently I'm a bully in my dreams! BUT! It was really amusing to wake up giggling. :)
2. I was up early working on school stuff and since I got home at 1:30 (to wait for UPS!) I've been slacking. I figure I put in 6 good hours already today and have two articles to read tonight... it'll even out. After catching up on tv from last night I treated myself to a nap and EVER SINCE I WOKE UP I've been jamming out to Blink 182. So for the last 2.5 hours it's been Blink's greatest hits up in the hizzy. Check it yo.
3. I made this goop for supper tonight. It's macaroni, hamburger, cream of mushroom soup, and peas. Easy-peasy, not-so-nutritionally-awesome, haven't-had-since-(probably)-living-at-home goodness. I haven't made it before because I feared Chase wouldn't like it but he does! Mikey likes it!
4. This beautiful calendar now lives above my desk, a bit to the right, and inspires me often. I feeeeeel it.
5. If you have a dog, you should get him/her a cow hoof. Linny loves hers more than any other toy. It smells a bit, but the hours of silence are worth it. And they last MUCH longer than most toys. (There's a lot on the internet about how they're sharp and can nick a dog's bowels so... take this with a grain of salt. But Linny loves them.) We also like antlers for her.
6. I've stopped doing p90x for now. I don't have the time/energy to devote to it every day. I'm still doing some of the workouts throughout the week but I'm not following the schedule. It's something I'd like to do and really like the workouts, it just is a bigger investment than I'm looking for right now.
7. Hey! We just made it back to the first Blink song I listened to tonight, we've come full circle. :)
8. Chase still doesn't have a job. You should all nag him and convince him to try harder. There's only so much I can do/say.
9. I need to find a job for the summer! And a place to live! And finish my thesis! And I get a 20-page assignment tomorrow that's due in a week! And Chase needs a job! I might be stressed a bit, overall.
10. Last night as Chase was getting in to bed he woke me up from a dream. Apparently I was giggling out loud and Chase wanted to know why. In my dream I was a high school or grade school student and I'd made fun of one of my classmates and they'd replied and then everyone else laughed at the student I'd made fun of because what they'd said was really foolish. Apparently I'm a bully in my dreams! BUT! It was really amusing to wake up giggling. :)
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Spring!
It's been 70ish the last few days and looks like the weather's going to stay nice for at least a week... I'm declaring Spring HERE! (And if the cold weather comes back, I'm not talking to it.)
In the last two weeks I've spent almost everyday (at least 8 hours of it) at school so I rebelled yesterday and spent the day at home. (In addition to being at school, in the last 10 days I've gone to 7 presentations that are at least an hour long, and most of the time are an hour an a half long. UGH.)
I borrowed a carpet cleaner from a friend and spent yesterday cleaning the living room and hall. The carpet is almost dry and I'm trying to convince Chase that we can rearrange and make things look fresh but he's skeptical. It feels like we just moved in: everything's clumped in the dining room area and Cisco's claimed the top of the fridge as his.
As further proof that spring is here, the other day Linny and I went on a walk to the cemetery nearby and found the loveliest daffodils! Chase, Linny and I went back this afternoon and I took a few pictures.
We're going out for a friend's birthday in about 20 minutes and I can't wait! There's a place around here that has beer tours on the weekends from 5-7 and they've got a nice courtyard that we'll set up our chairs in and listen to some live music while enjoying the weather. After that we're heading out for supper and I'm excited about that too. Food!
Tomorrow I've got to refocus on school, I have a presentation this Wednesday that I really need to focus on, but until then, SPRING!
In the last two weeks I've spent almost everyday (at least 8 hours of it) at school so I rebelled yesterday and spent the day at home. (In addition to being at school, in the last 10 days I've gone to 7 presentations that are at least an hour long, and most of the time are an hour an a half long. UGH.)
I borrowed a carpet cleaner from a friend and spent yesterday cleaning the living room and hall. The carpet is almost dry and I'm trying to convince Chase that we can rearrange and make things look fresh but he's skeptical. It feels like we just moved in: everything's clumped in the dining room area and Cisco's claimed the top of the fridge as his.
As further proof that spring is here, the other day Linny and I went on a walk to the cemetery nearby and found the loveliest daffodils! Chase, Linny and I went back this afternoon and I took a few pictures.
We're going out for a friend's birthday in about 20 minutes and I can't wait! There's a place around here that has beer tours on the weekends from 5-7 and they've got a nice courtyard that we'll set up our chairs in and listen to some live music while enjoying the weather. After that we're heading out for supper and I'm excited about that too. Food!
Tomorrow I've got to refocus on school, I have a presentation this Wednesday that I really need to focus on, but until then, SPRING!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Saturday Afternoon
Chase and I headed over to The Olive Garden this afternoon, after I'd gone on a jaunt with Linny and some friends. We went on a non-Valentine's Day date, because boo, Valentine's Day makes me slitty-eyed. (In an angry kind of way.)
We had salads (I added my drink-lemon to the leftovers.)
I had pasta e fagioli
and Chase had chicken parmagiana. He didn't eat much of it so we brought it home for leftovers (for me)!
We don't like taking pictures together when we go out, but I like taking one of each of us. We've got a collection of these. :)
(Chase gets a haircut tomorrow! I just get homework.)
We had salads (I added my drink-lemon to the leftovers.)
I had pasta e fagioli
and Chase had chicken parmagiana. He didn't eat much of it so we brought it home for leftovers (for me)!
We don't like taking pictures together when we go out, but I like taking one of each of us. We've got a collection of these. :)
(Chase gets a haircut tomorrow! I just get homework.)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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