Well, it's been forever and a day since I've updated...  So here's a brief overview of what's been going on.

First of all, I move in exactly 38 days. This is simultaneously terrifying and exhilarating.  Way back in September when Anna and I came up with this brilliant plan, I don't think I ever really expected it to happen.  But that just goes to ( Read more... )

I am so thrilled right now.  I finally, after two semester of fighting for it, am able to do one of the most crucial steps to doing anything on the silks.  That pesky little step which I have loathed for almost half the year is simply going from a straight hang into an inverted straddle.  So basically, turning myself upside-down while hanging from ( Read more... )

Around 5 this morning, there was an earthquake of 4.5 magnitude about 200 miles south of Chicago.  It was definitely felt up here- things were falling off of bookcases in Park Ridge, which is even further north than my house ( Read more... )

(As I was taking a group  from the bus stop to the log cabin today at work)
First kid: "It smells like fire!"
Second kid: "No, stupid, it smells like burning wood!"

They cracked me up. 

I am sosososo proud of myself right now.  My mom and I just played Scrabble, and I played the best game I've ever had- highest score ever, highest point word ever.  Eee!  I seriously kick some ass.  I do believe my mom was mildly peeved when I made my whoppin' 69 point word, but I think that my total surprise and glee at my own cleverness made her ( Read more... )

I'm back from my escapades on the west coast.  My. Fucking. God.  It was incredible- amazing and inspiring and lovable and endearing and just plain fucking cool people; places that give me hope for the future; and experiences that will probably change my life.

Seriously man, we're going change the world.

Now I just have to wait seven months for ( Read more... )

I've been having the best past few days.  Some highlights include:

• Wearing my orange rain boots today and everyone said how much they suited me.
  
• Positively blasting the Dropkick Murphys and Madina Lake in the car.
• Madina Lake concert! Injuries and all.
• Venetia and Jamie completely whooping my ass (in a good, satisfying, helpful way, of course).
• Flirting ( Read more... )

I just had a brilliant adventure.

It's been snowing here since 4ish this afternoon, but other than coming home from my dance class, I really didn't have a reason to be out, so I just appreciated the snow while crocheting and watching a Lord of the Rings movie, all with a cup of cocoa and a cookie (or two... or three... or half the box...) in hand ( Read more... )

I have a grand story for you lovely people.  And I just had one of the best classes.  Seriously.  It was awesome.

First things first.  So, the other day I was on my way home from the Grove at 7:30pm, sitting in a turn bay waiting for the light.  I looked in my rear view mirror, and the lady in the car behind me was out of her car waving at me.  I ( Read more... )

Climbing up a ladder with a fat cat and two books in your arms is a rather difficult endeavor, and yet it is one that I have accomplished successfully.  I'm rather pleased with myself.