New computers all around!
I just got my new computer! Its really cute and what's even better is that it works!! My other computer is more like a chunk of plastic right now. Hmmmm, sad. So what's been going on:
1. My grandpa died and I had to go home. It was a crappy weekend. I mean it was good to see everyone, but I cried more in that weekend than I have ever, I think. I'm still a little emotional, but its getting better. Certain things set me off (and I'm not always aware of them beforehand)
2. The semseter ended!! I finished my grading/teaching. My boss told me that I don't have to teach in the future because he can pay for me. That is very exciting. I'll get to focus on research and not grading and freshmen. I had a final project in one class and a cumulative exam in the other. I rocked both and the semester ended up really well, grade-wise.
3. I came home for my little brother's graduation this weekend. It has been a lot of fun so far. First, Cariss came in to see me...YAY!!! Friday night, Cariss, Marj, Monica, my Aunt Clare, Mom, Grandma, Rita and I went out to dinner at one of our favorite places and we were very loud and obnoxious. I'm glad we had a waiter who was fun. Saturday, I went to one of my favorite stores and bought spices and coffee, decorated and had my brother's party, and then went out to my dad's girlfriend's son's college graduation party. I ate so much on Satuday that I thought I may explode or that my pants might not fit today. Today, Sunday, I went to Church, breakfast, graduation, more eating, more eating, more eating, Sunday night TV. Its been a lot of fun! I'm sad that its so short, but I"m coming home again in 6ish weeks for the 4th of July and my dad's wedding.
4. It looks like I'm going to have a couple of roommates in the fall. One is will be starting her first year and the other is going to a community college near my house. I've not met either of them but I've been emailing one of them almost daily and she seems really nice. More to come on that when I know more about that.
5. I'm going to try to drive up for the float trip in August and try to convince Casey to come with me. A lot will depend on the gas price in August though. At over $3 a gallon, its going to be pretty expensive. And then there's the driving for 2 days for 2 nights and one day of drinking/floating. I'm sure I'll have it figured out by the deadline for money. I really want to come back though. Future trips home after July are tenatively- float trip in August, Steph's wedding (assuming I'm invited) in October, Christmas. Thats all I've gotten figured out so far. Although if any one is feeling generous and wants to buy me a plane ticket, I'll come visit anywhere any time ;)
I'm pretty happy with life right now. Research is going OK, but a bit slow. I'm hoping I have stuff to do when I get back. I've been going out a lot and eating out a lot..... its getting expensive, not to mention coming home. It always feels so expensive to come home. Have a great Memorial day all and be safe! I miss you all!
1. My grandpa died and I had to go home. It was a crappy weekend. I mean it was good to see everyone, but I cried more in that weekend than I have ever, I think. I'm still a little emotional, but its getting better. Certain things set me off (and I'm not always aware of them beforehand)
2. The semseter ended!! I finished my grading/teaching. My boss told me that I don't have to teach in the future because he can pay for me. That is very exciting. I'll get to focus on research and not grading and freshmen. I had a final project in one class and a cumulative exam in the other. I rocked both and the semester ended up really well, grade-wise.
3. I came home for my little brother's graduation this weekend. It has been a lot of fun so far. First, Cariss came in to see me...YAY!!! Friday night, Cariss, Marj, Monica, my Aunt Clare, Mom, Grandma, Rita and I went out to dinner at one of our favorite places and we were very loud and obnoxious. I'm glad we had a waiter who was fun. Saturday, I went to one of my favorite stores and bought spices and coffee, decorated and had my brother's party, and then went out to my dad's girlfriend's son's college graduation party. I ate so much on Satuday that I thought I may explode or that my pants might not fit today. Today, Sunday, I went to Church, breakfast, graduation, more eating, more eating, more eating, Sunday night TV. Its been a lot of fun! I'm sad that its so short, but I"m coming home again in 6ish weeks for the 4th of July and my dad's wedding.
4. It looks like I'm going to have a couple of roommates in the fall. One is will be starting her first year and the other is going to a community college near my house. I've not met either of them but I've been emailing one of them almost daily and she seems really nice. More to come on that when I know more about that.
5. I'm going to try to drive up for the float trip in August and try to convince Casey to come with me. A lot will depend on the gas price in August though. At over $3 a gallon, its going to be pretty expensive. And then there's the driving for 2 days for 2 nights and one day of drinking/floating. I'm sure I'll have it figured out by the deadline for money. I really want to come back though. Future trips home after July are tenatively- float trip in August, Steph's wedding (assuming I'm invited) in October, Christmas. Thats all I've gotten figured out so far. Although if any one is feeling generous and wants to buy me a plane ticket, I'll come visit anywhere any time ;)
I'm pretty happy with life right now. Research is going OK, but a bit slow. I'm hoping I have stuff to do when I get back. I've been going out a lot and eating out a lot..... its getting expensive, not to mention coming home. It always feels so expensive to come home. Have a great Memorial day all and be safe! I miss you all!
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