The L Word September 25, 2009
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He used it. And it kind of freaked me out a little. So of course, I was just quiet. Which, that didn’t go over all that well, either. I did try to explain sort of where I’m coming from. It has only been about six or seven weeks. I guess he is a little older and maybe more prone to settle down? At any rate, here’s a pic. Not very flattering for either of us, but it’ll give you a little bit of an idea of who this Keith fellow who loves me is…
In other news, I’ve spent the past few days in bed, sick with some icky flu bug. I thought it was swine flu at first, but I’m already feeling much better and it’s only been like two or three days. That’s going to hurt my paycheck a little bit. But I think I’ll be okay to go back into work tomorrow again…
Also, I took Felipe, my road bike, out on Monday. And had an accident. Fell off my bike. Or, more accurately, fell to the ground WITH the bike, seeing as I was clipped in. Ouch. Check out my gnarly bruise on the outside of my right leg!
My visit to see Jen in Indiana two weeks or so ago was awesome! Renee came up for part of the weekend and it was just a really nice, chill weekend. Just what all of us needed, I think. Thanks again, Jen, for the hospitality! 
missing AZ August 18, 2009
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I got my Purdue ID today. Running through the union today, trying to avoid the large groups of clueless freshmen here for orientation, I really started reminiscing about being an undergrad/living in the dorm/etc. I miss you guys a ton. It’s ridiculous.
I started to think about how great it was to live on campus, how easy life was before I had to worry about my own money and stuff, and how free I really was to do whatever the fuck I wanted. I miss it. I felt really sad and lonely as I sat there in the union’s soda fountain with my hotdog and fries.
I keep trying to remember how often I’ve been told that you make excellent friends in grad school because you suffer through the work together. And how I didn’t know anyone when I moved to Tucson, either. How I missed my friends in ABQ. (You all should note that I am still quite close with many of my friends in ABQ; don’t think that small comparison means I’ll forget you for whomever I meet here!) It doesn’t really help much. I suspect it won’t until I start meeting some more people.
I have to say that my day really turned around with the librarian appointment I had. The librarian we met with..is a Wildcat!! And her husband is still in Tucson working on his doctorate! And she knits! 
When I got home, she had sent me an email saying that it was nice to meet me and inviting me to a weekly lunch knitting group on campus.
So I guess I’m feeling better. But all I really want to say is I miss you. <3 And write more, bitches!!
back to school shopping August 9, 2009
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So, in the midst of what can only be described as a bout insanity, I decided today would be a great day to go clothes shopping. WRONG. Apparently every parent in Tippecanoe County had the same idea. As I battled whiny teens, cranky moms, and bored little brothers, I realized that this was the first major shopping experience I’ve had on my own (and maybe even the first not involving my mom!).
I also realized how What-Not-to-Wear-”before”-person I’ve been! Since my job at Ventana ended, I have been such a slob, wearing little other than jeans and t-shirts. (My hair is also in a state, but I didn’t have the time/money to take care of that today.) I feel like I made some very successful steps away from that today.
Despite the nagging feeling that perhaps everyone who saw me out today assumed I was a highschooler myself, I have to count this excursion as a huge success. One bra, two pairs of jeans, and eight (EIGHT!!) shirts later, I am proud to share that I spent less than $200 and didn’t murder any 14 year olds. ..but I still wish that one or all of you had been there!
By the way, the house is really coming together. If you haven’t already seen, I posted pictures on my own blog a little while back. I’m hoping to have more time to post here (and there, really) now that things are calming down a bit.
life love laundry July 6, 2009
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Renee came to visit this weekend!! It was our second annual unofficial 4th meetup. Too bad it rained all day yesterday. Gragh. Despite the weather, we had a fantastic weekend filled with random shopping, delicious beer, a great pot roast (farmers’ market potatoes courtesy of my favorite merchant!) and one truly awful zombie flick (Zombie Wars..I literally know people who could’ve shot a better film).
Our weekend was also full of spending money, a real novelty for me after a few weeks of strict frugality. (And what a refreshing way to relax after my stressful week of dealing with not being paid when I should have been..another story for another time.) I feel compelled to show off my splurge:
Socks! What can I say? Gap was having a sale, so I got 4 pairs for less than the price of 1 normally. What?! I can’t wear handknits every day, you know!
So now I’m left with some neighborhood idiots who didn’t use up their fireworks, loads upon loads of laundry, and a slight dread of work tomorrow. Why do holiday weekends have to end?
Lafayette June 28, 2009
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Hi there! waves I really need to get back into the habit of writing here again. It’s hard to believe that nearly a month has passed since I’ve arrived in Indiana. Time is going by so quickly, it’s unreal.
Snake and I are doing quite well (as soon as she stops trying to eat my plants, anyways). The biggest change here is, of course, the house. My closing is set for the 17th, and I’m getting really excited/anxious. I really wish I were living there already, in fact. There aren’t any good places to walk around this complex..and our daily 40 minutes worth is becoming a bore. Not to mention the fact that there is a guy on the other side of the complex I am desperately trying to avoid. I think he’s just being friendly, but he creeps me out a bit..I swear he watches out his window for when we walk by. :/
In addition to that, I want to spend time outside!! I can’t wait to sit on my porch and watch the fireflies go by with a beer/lemonade/soda/float/iced tea/coffee (alright, maybe I’ve fantasized about this a bit too much) in my hand. Renee is coming for the 4th this week, and I wish we had somewhere outside to hang. I am really looking forward to next weekend!
I have a ton more to say, but as long as it’s not all related, I’m going to try and squeeze a few more posts out of it. I miss you! <3
