Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Move Over, Martha.
This weekend, I made a pie and played chess with a Deer mascot. I think I can now consider my life a success.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Ketchup
Hey!
It's been app. 3 decades since I have written anything of substance on my poor, forsaken blog. I was starting to feel a little guilty, like I've cheated on it with Facebook or Gmail or something. I wanted to make amens. Can't we be friends again, Blog?
Well, that was sufficiently nerdy. I just thought that I'd post a little update on my life, for anyone who might be interested. I mean, I've had so little time to stop and take it all in that I myself barely know what is going on anymore! Thus, it is time for some reflection.
The last couple months have seen the beginning stages of some major life changes. As the fall leaves are just starting to skitter around the sidewalks of Madison, so too are things in my little life starting to blow and toss around in the wind. Today, I am sitting at the exact middle-point of my final semester as a full-time student. Starting Tuesday, the semester will begin its descent downward, toward its end. This is strange. I'm a little torn between wanting it to be all over, and wishing I could go back and do it all again.
On the one hand, these past few weeks have been difficult. I'm exhausted. I'm tired of writing, tired of reading - and yet I know that the workload will only increase in intensity in the next few weeks, straight down through to the end. I don't know how I will summon the energy or the motivation to continue and to turn in quality work. Every morning that I wake up early and head to the library to finish whatever has been left undone becomes a day that leaves me drained until I finally get to crash into bed. Don't get me wrong; it's certainly not like I'm working all the time (case and point: I'm writing a blog and not a take-home exam right now). It's just that the things that you ::should:: be doing constantly hang over your head and eventually leave you drained.
Minus the workload, however, I could go on and on about some of the supremely positive things that have happening! The first thing that comes to mind is new and wonderful stud-muffin in my life, Matthew. For those unfamiliar with the situation, he was my boss at camp for the past three summers. (Don't worry, not as creepy as it sounds.) He became a great friend and then lots more! Though it's difficult to maintain a long-distance relationship in college, Matthew's been a great addition in my life. He keeps me sane, he helps me become a better person, he helps me realize who I am and what I want to be. Things have been going really well, and we are happy together. The future is up in the air, and it's hard to navigate the next couple of months, what with talk of China and all, but we'll cross those bridges when we come to them. Other good things: Friends! I love, love hanging out with my roommates. We've been trying to get together more this year, and trying to make the most our rapidly diminishing time here. We've been doing Wednesday night roommate dinners, which has been a blast, as well as becoming quite fluent in the film culture of America, due to the Finer Films Association of 22 S. Orchard. (I have now seen the Godfather, the Graduate, and the Rain Man. This might not be much to boast about, but it's more than I saw before.) It's great hanging out on the second floor with Jones and Katrina. Where would I be without them? Well, probably sleeping a lot more, for one thing ... : )
Another fun thing that has been happening is time home. It's been great. As hard as it sometimes is to get away on the weekends, it's been so nice to be able to come home for various celebrations. My family and I have gotten to celebrate the birth of my goddaughter, Hannah Lynn, as well as the life of my great-Grandmother, Evelyn Frega. We've also gotten to celebrate not just one but two amazing anniversaries. All in all, it's made me appreciate the family that I've had supporting me for all these years. It's so special to be able to look back on the people who've made me the person I've become, and the life that I've been brought up in. I'm certain that not many families have had anything quite like I have had, so all these gatherings have made me appreciate my blessings so much more. I just love my family so much!!
I could say more about my jobs (I'm working as a Writing Fellow and as an employee at Bean Sprouts - beansproutscafe.com - a healthy restaurant geared toward young families / little kids. It's way fun.) or about enjoying my last fall in Madison or about any number of other things, but it's time to catch up on the Office and make the most of my relaxing Thursday. Thanks for letting me be a part of your day!
It's been app. 3 decades since I have written anything of substance on my poor, forsaken blog. I was starting to feel a little guilty, like I've cheated on it with Facebook or Gmail or something. I wanted to make amens. Can't we be friends again, Blog?
Well, that was sufficiently nerdy. I just thought that I'd post a little update on my life, for anyone who might be interested. I mean, I've had so little time to stop and take it all in that I myself barely know what is going on anymore! Thus, it is time for some reflection.
The last couple months have seen the beginning stages of some major life changes. As the fall leaves are just starting to skitter around the sidewalks of Madison, so too are things in my little life starting to blow and toss around in the wind. Today, I am sitting at the exact middle-point of my final semester as a full-time student. Starting Tuesday, the semester will begin its descent downward, toward its end. This is strange. I'm a little torn between wanting it to be all over, and wishing I could go back and do it all again.
On the one hand, these past few weeks have been difficult. I'm exhausted. I'm tired of writing, tired of reading - and yet I know that the workload will only increase in intensity in the next few weeks, straight down through to the end. I don't know how I will summon the energy or the motivation to continue and to turn in quality work. Every morning that I wake up early and head to the library to finish whatever has been left undone becomes a day that leaves me drained until I finally get to crash into bed. Don't get me wrong; it's certainly not like I'm working all the time (case and point: I'm writing a blog and not a take-home exam right now). It's just that the things that you ::should:: be doing constantly hang over your head and eventually leave you drained.
Minus the workload, however, I could go on and on about some of the supremely positive things that have happening! The first thing that comes to mind is new and wonderful stud-muffin in my life, Matthew. For those unfamiliar with the situation, he was my boss at camp for the past three summers. (Don't worry, not as creepy as it sounds.) He became a great friend and then lots more! Though it's difficult to maintain a long-distance relationship in college, Matthew's been a great addition in my life. He keeps me sane, he helps me become a better person, he helps me realize who I am and what I want to be. Things have been going really well, and we are happy together. The future is up in the air, and it's hard to navigate the next couple of months, what with talk of China and all, but we'll cross those bridges when we come to them. Other good things: Friends! I love, love hanging out with my roommates. We've been trying to get together more this year, and trying to make the most our rapidly diminishing time here. We've been doing Wednesday night roommate dinners, which has been a blast, as well as becoming quite fluent in the film culture of America, due to the Finer Films Association of 22 S. Orchard. (I have now seen the Godfather, the Graduate, and the Rain Man. This might not be much to boast about, but it's more than I saw before.) It's great hanging out on the second floor with Jones and Katrina. Where would I be without them? Well, probably sleeping a lot more, for one thing ... : )
Another fun thing that has been happening is time home. It's been great. As hard as it sometimes is to get away on the weekends, it's been so nice to be able to come home for various celebrations. My family and I have gotten to celebrate the birth of my goddaughter, Hannah Lynn, as well as the life of my great-Grandmother, Evelyn Frega. We've also gotten to celebrate not just one but two amazing anniversaries. All in all, it's made me appreciate the family that I've had supporting me for all these years. It's so special to be able to look back on the people who've made me the person I've become, and the life that I've been brought up in. I'm certain that not many families have had anything quite like I have had, so all these gatherings have made me appreciate my blessings so much more. I just love my family so much!!
I could say more about my jobs (I'm working as a Writing Fellow and as an employee at Bean Sprouts - beansproutscafe.com - a healthy restaurant geared toward young families / little kids. It's way fun.) or about enjoying my last fall in Madison or about any number of other things, but it's time to catch up on the Office and make the most of my relaxing Thursday. Thanks for letting me be a part of your day!
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