This weekend

My dad has a U-Haul for this weekend and this weekend only, so my friend and I are moving our big stuff up north on Friday. I have not yet packed a thing, so guess what I'll be doing tomorrow night! Ha.

That is, after I get some well-deserved Chipotle (I came into a gift card. Dare I say karma? Mm, perhaps not. But burrito nonetheless!).

Time to make time

So in the last four days I haven't much slept, and have spent every free moment doing HW. I'll accept that some of that is self-inflicted--perfectionism takes its toll--yet most of it is the forces of the universe coming together in agreement that I be the busiest I've ever been right now. Don't think I did too well on this morning's test, two of my classes aren't going as well as I'd like, and I spend every waking moment in the library. I haven't had any down time (whatever happened to the senior slump, slack or slide?!), so I'm going to make time for it tonight by getting take-out Thai and catching up with an old friend. I can't wait!

Sure, I've got several presentations tomorrow that need to be prepared for, an entire life to pack up (see next entry), and ongoing projects, but I need to relax a bit. I've run myself into the ground and am feeling the strain-- I haven't been feeling so hot (health-wise; worry not, the looks department is still as stunning as ever - note the ambiguity in that phrasing) because I've been running myself into the ground, so I need this break. Tomorrow will come, and I'll get done what I need to. Anyway- I'm at work, so I should get back to it.

Countdown

I graduate in less than a month... What am I going to DO with my life? Who knows, who cares. One day at a time, eh?

Increasing my pace and eyeing the finish line.

I've been in the library since early this A.M. Tomorrow will be the same (but with two classes).

This week, and likely the next, will be extremely busy. Oh, hell, from here until the semester's end I am going to be without much in terms of reprieve.

That is okay, I guess, even if it isn't much fun. I just need to do it.

Happy T-Day!

Happy Thanksgiving y'all!

My plans, you ask?

Thurs: Thanksgiving dinner with family during the day, Thanksgiving dinner with friends in the evening
Fri: Doctor appointment during the day, Thanksgiving dinner with family in the evening.
Sat: Thanksgiving dinner with family during the day, Timberwolves game with family in the evening.

Holy family overload. Here goes...

Best. concert. ever.

My hearing is still shot, as is my voice, but that was the most high-energy concert ever. Openers The Cool Kids were smashing, but M.I.A. took the cake, ate it, and baked another. Damn.

M.I.A., here I "aja"!

M.I.A. tonight-- can't wait! Ah!

A weekend of music...

Last night I saw Haley Bonar perform on campus... she was incredible! Please check her out if you can.

Today I've been writing a paper all day and am going to the MN Opera tonight to cover it for the Augsburg Echo.

And... coming next week... M.I.A. at First Avenue! Can't wait!

Jane Fonda speaks while I’m on the beat (and the street!)

Actress Jane Fonda spoke at Augsburg this morning as a part of our convocation series, but I was busy test-driving an electric car and interviewing the President of Cushman Motors for my job as a journalist. Sorry, Jane!

Settled, soon to be settled in!

My friend and I went apartment hunting this weekend and found the place we'd been looking for. We're putting down the security deposit this week. It is incredibly affordable and quite charming.

Exciting!

Post-college classes

So I've decided to take a couple classes after graduating this December solely for the sake of furthering my own education. I'm all signed up to take a World Religions and a Philosophy class at a state university this spring. I'm excited to continue my education even after graduating.

4g (follow up)

Here is a picture, as promised. It is kind of fuzzy and looks a little smaller than it actually is, but it is a close representation.

Money is no friend of mine!

Grizzly Bear's new EP, "Friend," is out today. Wish I had the $ for it.

Let it snow (x3)

I'm stuck in the great white north! Car troubles have trapped me in the northern half of the state, but I'm enjoying myself. I'm doing research, running errands (on foot), and enjoying the snow (ACK! SNOW!). I've e-mailed my professors explaining the situation and sending them electronic copies of assignments I have due, and they've all been incredibly understanding and have allowed me to reschedule things as needed. Now... I need to get back to business!

No more opera for me, thank you.

I just spent two days listening to opera singers compete. Now I'm eating a much deserved Big Mac combo with apple pie!