In case you don't know, I love flowers. Going out and picking flowers in the garden has always been one of my favorite things. And so, I always envisioned flowers in my future (either given to me by someone else or myself). So today, I went to the Farmer's market with Karen. And I saw an amazingly pretty little bouquet for $3, and I bought it. ( Read more... )

Today I was teaching my freshmen. They were taking an hourlong quiz. Three of my students were quite frustrated and just wanted me to grade it incomplete and early.  I talked to them about the part, giving some hints, and time came for final grading. They got it correct!  I told them, "Good job persevering" and they all smiled. One, in fact, ( Read more... )

    Watch Pillowtalk. 1959. In color! Some of the wittiest and most hilarious dialog ever written. Karen brought it over, and Kirsten and Laura and I watched it. Oh, and did we laugh!
    "Marry me! I'll smother you with private phone lines!" --> One example of a great pick up line

     Michelle was commenting on the snowmen buying a Christmas tree on her mug. Laura was speculating about the fiscal responsibility of said snowmen, with subprime mortgages being what they are. I just start laughing and go upstairs. Cue Aunt Maureen, "Who made Melanie cry?"
 

    Growing up, we spent a lot of time with my grandmother. I think one of my favorite childhood memories is Grandma reading the Anne of Green Gables books to us (and there are 7ish?) This break I picked them up again. It is so refreshing to see it with a new light, the quips at politics and the world, but to see the beauty ( Read more... )

    Today was a band concert. Oh, how I love concerts! Being in them or listening, few things are as good ( Read more... )

| That's the lesson of the day. Thank you, God. After church, we spontaneously went to brunch with Matt, Niki, Adam, Emily, Karen and I. It was wonderful to eat chocolate chip pancakes and enjoy each other's company. And spontaneously Matt and Niki decided to treat us ( Read more... )

This weekend I went to Rochester to visit Andrea!!! It was an excellent trip. First, I realized I had the ability to make the long drive by myself. But more importantly, I was blessed by our mutual friendship. I think mutual friendships are some of God's greatest blessings to us.

Right now my disk defragging is at 3%. Thanks to Dave its registry crisis has been averted! All I need right now is a boy to call and ask me out so I can turn him down (right Margaret?)

Yeah, that class block is a bit rough. I do like the classes, though they look quite intense... The grazing during class thing helps stay awake at least. If only I remembered Math!