Hello from post-grad life

inspired by my friend Nikki and her latest blog post, I am adopting her project a week idea (Thanks!)  Although since I am not working right now I think as long as they aren't HUGE projects I will try to do a project everyday, at least one.  Lists really help me, so I will start by making a list and tackling at least one thing a day.  I also have a few visits to friends on that list that include Albany, Michigan, Toronto, Maine and D.C.  (not in any order, although the first two are musts)  :)

A shout out to Greg who Skype us yesterday and found my camera charger while in Spain!  It was actually in our house, but he guided the search!  Muchas gracias mi amigo!

Graduation....DONE

Graduation has come and gone.  The gown and hood are draped over the chair in the dining room; cap accessorizing the table.  Flowers are brightening up every room and my red pumps are waiting for another adventure, as they wait patiently in the hall.  Photos are coming in through Face Book and email and I am left with great memories, a wonderfully supportive family and group of friends... and a few blisters.    

dear 30...

dear 30s...i thought (many years ago now) i would turn this magical number and have a career, maybe a child or two...a dog, a house, a bed skirt and frivolous things like that, maybe an Adirondack chair and a wrap-around porch.

i'm 30 and so far i fell on the ice and have been going to physical therapy since February for my shoulder, have been hospitalized with cellulitis, experienced loss, and somehow managed to complete my thesis.

30 is nothing like i planned.  i threw away the list...i may never have those things, but i'm 30, i have a wonderful family and an amazing boyfriend, great friends, (almost finished with) a Master's degree, a job waiting for me when I graduate and i'm HAPPY, despite everything life has thrown at me ;) and maybe because everything life has thrown at me!

This post was inspired by a friend who has been looking forward to/dreading 30...EMBRACE IT!

21 days to Graduation...then the world is ours!

21 days to Graduation
13 days to the Thesis Presentation and Senior Art Show and last day of classes
14 days until all notes are due
12 days to a final lecture
9 days until the last day of internship
5 days until a group paper/presentation and individual literature review are due!
3 days until thesis is due again, hopefully for the last time
Then...the world is ours!


How will I fill my days when my thesis is completed and bound and when everything from all four of my classes isn't due on the same day?  Here is my plan: try new recipes (daily), scrapbook, paint more often, check out some of the local museums, especially the art museums and the butterfly museum, read book because I want to, run 5ks and run with Michelle 2 or 3 x a week, and get excited for summer fun!  Looking forward to some free time!

Endings and beginnings

Endings: Thesis is almost done...within the week.  Graduation is less than a month away!
Beginnings: Last Tuesday I was offered a full-time job after I graduate in May, so happy!
In other news: 
My wonderful boyfriend Andre surprised my with a beautiful bouquet of tulips for landing a job, working hard and just because he loves me!  When I got out of the library at midnight (Wednesday) he gave them to me!  :) ...Thank You!  They are lovely and make me smile!

I also got to have lunch with an old friend and BFF (who is trying to make it on Broadway) who was in town - Thai food, stories of past adventures and sharing of artwork.

some days you just need to go to the greeting card aisle and laugh

some days you just need to go to the greeting card aisle and laugh...do you believe in luck...i think people believe in it only if they have it.  as of late, i wonder if all this is a test of my character.  


last night i went to the greeting card aisle with my boy and laughed.  there is nothing quite like a funny card, or a series of them.  switching cards and laughing reminded me of so many times my mom and I would do the same thing.  some activities are timeless. 


yesterday was a day of donating to good causes...I texted money to my alma mater and also to one of my bestest friends...JW who is trying to make it in the big city and doing a good job at it!  He is taking his show on the road and I am so proud of him...I am so glad the world will get to see what it's like to hang out with jw on any random day through going to his show.  :)  le sigh.

3-0

I hear 30 is the new 20...could be!  Since I turned 30 I have been carded more than ever!  I chalk it up to a good hair day and maybe some moisturizer...or maybe the few days in the hospital did me some good!  30, , you're just a number, I'm still me!

Congratulations to a very good friend of mine who welcomed an adorable baby girl into this world and into her family today!  Congrats Grace and Dave!  Can't wait to meet her!

30 +1 day means...back to my thesis, until this weekend ;)

Ahhh Haaa moment

After babysitting an adorable, yet sick baby today for 4 hours, we understand how our friends who are married with children are tired by 8pm.  I found myself looking at the clock and having 7:25pm stare back at me...that's it!  It's so early, yet we were both wiped.  Props to you guys!

TV...

Some obscure and not so obscure shows I enjoy:

The Booth At The End
Smash
Revenge
Psych
Law and Order SVU (but I do miss Detective Stabler)
Private Practice
Modern Family
American Horror Story
Fringe
Louie

Is that too much???

Oh My Gosh...blast from the past...Speak and Spell

Enjoy playing the speak and spell once again!  I forgot how confusing it's voice really was.

Speak and Spell Online Version