I am currently sitting in the assembly hall for the New England ELCA synod assembly, acting as a representative of my church. (You might ask why I'm updating LJ when the assembly is happening. We're debating budget. I am TOTALLY justified.) It's good to be here, even though sometimes I'm bored to tears. Thus far we've passed resolutions supporting ( Read more... )

So my family and I went to a movie night at a local theater for a fundraiser for my dad's marching band. A lot of students were there, middle schoolers and high schoolers. My dad got up before the movie started to see how his students were doing and to talk to parents. A couple middle school girls went up to my dad and asked who that cute boy who ( Read more... )

My sister. Why?
Amanda: "Sam! Sam! I just realized that 'tah-dah' is an onomatopoeia!"

My brother (who is 13). Why?
Adam: "I just want my arms to be jacked. So that way I can be like" *thrusts out arm viciously* "Here's your coffee... Ma'am."

My dad. Why?
Dad: *does his best attempt to re-create Leroy Anderson's The Typewriter while eating corn ( Read more... )

It's nice to be back, although a good deal of my room is being taken up by a large desk that my parents are storing for a friend. :/ Sorting that out, along with my books, will have to happen tomorrow. I managed to unpack all of my clothes, though, which is a start ( Read more... )

I have been writing a paper about Book IV of Gulliver's Travels since... I'd say maybe noon, with an hour and a half break for dinner. It's a mind-numbing process, but I'm very nearly there. All I'm lacking is a conclusion. This will definitely not be my best paper, as I hate the topic-- "hard" versus "soft" interpretation of the book, which ( Read more... )

My professor has this picture posted on his door: http://www.gritandglory.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pabst-beer.jpgRead more... )

I got back from seeing the Lion King in Boston a few hours ago. I was very impressed with the costumes and puppetry, which was the main attraction for me. Although I'll admit, the stampede scene still holds a good deal of terror for me thanks to seeing this movie when I was four or so... The young versions of Simba and Nala were adorable. :) I ( Read more... )

Birthday = good day, good fun
Sam = going home tomorrow!
Moskau = far too catchy of a song for its own good

I will write a little more coherently and with less equals signs tomorrow, when I am home and not frantically preparing to travel.

I had a dream where I heard what I thought was Owl City's "Fireflies" on the radio. Then I listened to the lyrics, and they were all about A Modern Proposal by Jonathan Swift. This is how the first verse went ( Read more... )

I'VE BEEN ACCEPTED TO STUDY IN BREMEN NEXT YEAR!!!

FORGIVE EXCESSIVE CAPSLOCK AND PUNCTUATION ABUSE, I'M JUST REALLY REALLY HAPPY RIGHT NOW!

AND THE MOOD ICON IS KIND OF MAKING THE FACE I'VE BEEN MAKING FOR THE PAST 15 MINUTES, IT'S UNCANNY.

...GERMANY!!!