January 1, 2010Happy New Year!!! In celebration, I’ve decided to return to a tradition begun last year–that of the New Year’s Un-Resolution, otherwise known as stating the obvious. 🙂 In review: this year I did not resolve to watch Veggie Tales more regularly. I did not stop (permanently) writing for my blogs. I still tripContinue reading “O Resolutions Mine”
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…and…
Merry Christmas!!! Today at the mall, doing my traditional Christmas Eve shopping and people-watching, a few things, as every year, caught my eye: 1) The number of adults leaning precariously over the railing to catch a glimpse of Santa on the floor below.2) The men – props to you – sitting and waiting on theContinue reading “…and…”
The Twelve Days of Finals
In celebration of finishing the first semester of grad school, and in proper holiday spirits, I am proud to bring to you, for the first time in the history of this blog (wow, that sounded very pompous, didn’t it?)…The Twelve Days of Finals (to be sung appropriately). Enjoy! The Twelve Days of Finals OR TheContinue reading “The Twelve Days of Finals”
DONE
C’est fini Finitus est I’m done. Take that, first-semester-of-grad school. I will now collapse for a week.
Ode to Room 201
After having spent no less than 8 hours a day on campus since Saturday and NO LESS than twelve hours a day on campus since Monday, this is the response of a brain in desperation. With no further ado, please forgive my Ode to Room 201, where I have spent most of those hours. —-Continue reading “Ode to Room 201”
Turkey in a Clean House
Shh… don’t look now, but my house is clean. Don’t blink – it might disappear if you do. You know you’re turning into a grown-up when what excites you about Thanksgiving break is the chance to clean the house. It’s really kind of sad, but I spent most of the day doing just that, andContinue reading “Turkey in a Clean House”
Be Like an Unwelcome Guest
Dear Thanksgiving Break,and Christmas soon after:please be like an unwelcome guest. Come early, leave late,leave your keys on the sink,and stand talking beside the door. Bring unhealthy food;wear garish red sweaters;monopolize conversation. Thanksgiving, Christmas:Just one thing, please promise:Don’t cancel at the last minute. That’s all.
Life in 10 seconds
I have officially become a scholarwuss. I can’t even carry a hay bale 100 yards without breaking a sweat. Or carry 4 water buckets without spilling. Sheesh. Happy Saturday.
But Then…
Sometimes, I am just incredibly grateful for the ability to laugh. Today was one of those days. After two weeks of increasing stress, I hit writer’s block this week, with a paper due tomorrow (about torture and the literary) among other monsters. Nothing. I mean nothing. Commence mini-breakdown. But then… I’m grateful for a coupleContinue reading “But Then…”
Extreme Makeover, Grad Student Edition
I never thought I would go to graduate school to get a fashion makeover. I came here to study, right? Wrong. Introducing the newest breakout hit in reality television, Extreme Makeover: Graduate Student Edition. Although lacking in “move that bus” lachrymal drama and Stacy’s erstwhile pointy-toed heels, this show will revolutionize the way graduate studentsContinue reading “Extreme Makeover, Grad Student Edition”
Snark on the Side 