I graduate in 6 days.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
I decided I do in fact want to teach art when I grow up. In 6 days.

I just ran the half-marathon with my sister in 2 hours 10 minutes. In the constant and sometimes pouring rain. Sweet.

It was awesome. I have chaffing all over though from the rain, boo. My sister actually beat me by a couple minutes, which is awesome. I hope I'm faster when I'm 28. My knees did pretty well considering the squishy-ness of my shoes. ( Read more... )

A few things ( Read more... )

So far living in Chicago has been pretty good. As much tough talk people have about this part of Rogers Park it really isn't all that bad (knock on wood). Everyone I say hi to says hi back and there are a lot of trees and the lake is super close. I ran up to Evanston this evening, which was gorgeous. I was so inspired by the scenery that I ran a ( Read more... )

So yesterday I thought I would attempt a 10 mile run.

Bad idea.

It may sound like I was out of my marbles, but I have successfully run 9 miles this summer. The bad idea part was not bringing a water bottle or phone ( Read more... )

1. today i taught a lesson about the sense of touch to the kids. i had them do a lab that involved making "scientific" texture rubbings of surfaces around the school, feeling objects inside of paper bags (like teddy bears and foam) and guessing the temperature of water in different states ( Read more... )

kid with friends "can i sit here ( Read more... )

As much as I dislike waking up early, there is something really special about running at 5:15 a.m. I am the first one to greet the day. I can smell the freshness of the air and feel it's crispness. For some reason, I am able to run better super early too. Although I did end up very sore in my upper hamstrings. That's what an hour run at almost race ( Read more... )

Loves the weekend.

Serve-a-thon with Chicago Cares. Got to paint mural with 10 other volunteers at Pope Elementary.

Watched Rambo

Ate lots of delicious unhealthy food.

Rode my bike with lots of naked people Saturday night.

Got my ticket for pitchfork on Saturday. Can't wait to see Animal Collective.

Pictures to come.

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