It's amazing the things that we all learn to do

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:21:35 GMT

After all of these years, I still love reading about your lives. Keep up the good work!

Things are going well. I have a good job, good family/friends, a good boyfriend. I feel bad because I've been hibernating and not hanging out with anyone but damn, you guys, it's cold outside and I'm lazy. I'm just being honest. Kt and I have been emailing each other the past several weeks all throughout the day. It's a pretty good system. We stay abreast of the events in our lives and stay awake for the duration of the work day. I just finished a scarf that I made for Paddy on Sunday and yesterday I started and completed a scarf for myself. I found the secret to making scarves fast(er): I need to crochet width-wise instead of length-wise. I've been such a dummy. New Bon Iver EP. New Andrew Bird. Paddy and I are going strong and on to three months in a couple of weeks. Having a Guinness after work has been a treat that I have been enjoying the past couple work days. I have started to savings account for a Canon; I'm hoping to save up enough money to have one by my birthday. Alright, back to work. Stay warm, friends.

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:04:47 GMT

Is it bad when you and your boyfriend want to get scrabble tattoos? I love the snow but not when it keeps you apart from those that you want to see. Love tosses your rationality and emotions around like a hot potato. Making mixes and drinking hot chocolate instead of coffee in the mornings. Rereading "I Know This Much Is True" by Wally Lamb. I need to read happier, funnier books. A book effects my mood too much. No crazy holiday plans. I kind of want to just hang out with the family. Go to breakfast with my dad, play board games with Aleene, crochet with my mom, cook with steve. I have to stop eating Chipotle...or do I?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:27:24 GMT

It's weird when you sudden realize that someone you know is living a version of a life that you want to live. A life you tried out for but failed. Or maybe just quit. Or maybe found out that it just didn't fit.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:52:48 GMT

I can't believe it's December already. December 1st! The first snow is coming. I can feel it coming...also the weather people have been saying it. I've seen the little snowflakes within the rectangular boxes displaying the five-day forecast on the news. I've had a couple false alarms already but they have all ended in heartbreak. I don't know what it is about that first snow but something sparks inside me and all I want to do is run around in it. For as much as winter sucks, I'm glad to be living in a state that gets cold and snowy; it helps me really appreciate a nice day.

In a couple of days, I will be dating Paddy for a month. Padraic O'Reilly. It's an amazing thing when you find someone who compliments you and the things that you do, the way you are. Someone who stays up just as late as you do and will play scrabble with you as much as you can handle. I get real nervous about being the best girl for him but that happens, right?

http://www.facebook.com/video/?ref=sb#/video/video.php?v=555030033421

ugh.
it's almost 2 in the morning.
I have a problem.
...or do I?

I'm finally going to be able to give Kt a present that I've been working on for a year or two. I need to work faster on projects. I miss her like crazy and I'll be happy to finally give this to her. I love you, kt.

This is what I want to do with my fall season:

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:18:37 GMT

"we should go walk in the forest perserve, the fall is beautiful, then we could go drink tea in my house and cuddle up watch a movie or just chit chat"

Sept. Update

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:22:50 GMT

Current time: 9:09 am
Current place: Work
Current mood: feeling pretty good

General: 1 cup of tea in the morning. 1 cup of tea in the afternoon. 1 beer and 4 cups of tea in the evening.

Basics: air mattress. tea. pb&j.

Work: Good.

School: Had one of my classes yesterday (the 1st day of school). I am SO excited about this class. I think I'm going to learn more in outside readings based off of suggestions by my professor but I don't even care. This is the stuff I want to know!

Family: Dad had surgery yesterday. Everything went fine. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he should be out of the hospital in a week. Hopefully, after that, it will be a long time before we have to visit/deal with hospitals again.

Social: Monday night kickball. Sister. John Edward Mook.

Romantic: N/A

Book: One Hundred Years of Solitude.

Music: Ricky Gervais podcasts. New Bon Iver versions. Spoon.

Random: I like that Nicci still uses this format. I've been sleeping on an air mattress for over a month now. I'm hoping to upgrade to a bed tomorrow! Having my room in disarray is uncomfortable but I've got some ideas up my sleeve. Dear Leslie: Don't take the city for granted; take advantage of it.

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:35:48 GMT

"You can't build a reputation on what you're going to do."

- Henry Ford

#1

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:46:29 GMT

"Those who love others will be loved in return. Do good to others and others will do good to you. Hate people and be hated by them. Hurt them and they will hurt you. What is hard about that?"

- Mo-tzu (468-401 B.C.)

August Update

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:12:59 GMT

Current time: about 10:00 am
Current place: Work
Current mood: frustrated/bummed

General: I'm steadily moving forward with one conscious step in front of the other. It's slow going, but it's going.

Basics: work. tv. food. kickball.

Work: It's going well. I really like the people that I work with and I'm slowly getting the hang of the job. Attention to detail is important. I dress up for work each day; it's kind of nice. It's a nice change of pace. I am frustrated with DePaul though because I am still having trouble getting everything set up. The latest: pay. PAY ME! I need it.

School: I'm just about done with my application. I can't wait to start. I go on the website and review the classes every couple of days. I'm really excited. I don't know what to choose for a major; I'm more focused on the minors.

Family: My dad is doing much better. Sister is in France with DePaul. I'm am completely jealous, and I miss her. While I was living at home, Aleene and I had a fun time playing sports during the day. My favorite was tennis.

Social: Monday night kickball! Jmook & the Huber crew. I'm going to miss Michael when he leaves for law school.

Romantic: I've decided to put romantic endeavors on the back burner right now. I've got things coming up that are going to need my full attention.

Book: rereading One Hundred Years...

Music: Trying to rehash old albums. Right now is Bright Eyes: Lifted...

Random: I miss kt. It's kind of strange not being able to call her up and talk with her. I'm looking forward to hearing about her adventures. I really dislike what's going on with my hair right now. It's in that phase where it doesn't grow. It's terrible. I don't know how many more PB&Js I can handle. I really love my apt. I think I'm going to stick with it for a couple of years. I signed up with Chicagocares.org, which is a giant site of different volunteer opportunites. I've got some dates planned out with them. If you're interested, you should go and sign up!

ahh

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:04:09 GMT

I am so grateful to have my best friend back.

coming home

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:11:44 GMT

I'm moving back home on Thursday, barring any unforeseen circumstances. I'm driving. Chicago summers here I come!

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:20:12 GMT

#93.3 - BON IVER - For Emma, Forever Ago
by lablogotheque

frogs fries takeaway shows

Tue, 20 May 2008 20:08:23 GMT

Someone told me that I "look very French" today.

Downey jr., O'Keeffe, Nachtwey

Sat, 17 May 2008 04:37:45 GMT

I took myself out to see Ironman tonight. I was skeptical on it but it turned out to be real good.

I've been reading (when I can) a book about Georgia O'Keeffe. I find something oddly fascinating about this woman. I want to know more.

I want to know more about James Nachtwey. Actually, I really just want to study his work and the work of his colleagues.

Tomorrow, change something (anything) for the better.
Lets take a collective, conscience towards a better, more positive life.

I'm feeling outgrown and alone.

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:10:23 GMT

On the one hand, I'm growing and developing new, positive skills; on the other, it's all so low-impact.

Be better with time management.

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:49:28 GMT

I just woke up feeling like I slept for two days. It took several minutes to reorient myself with reality. I want this to happen more often.

forcast: 100% chance of rain

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:39:44 GMT

Tonight I am taking myself out on a date.

dad

Sat, 03 May 2008 18:21:11 GMT

Here.

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:39:57 GMT

"This is the face that I give to my boss when he's telling me something."

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:30:35 GMT

the life for me

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:14:39 GMT

Happy Birthday

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:00:36 GMT

My family bought me a ticket home for a short visit in honor of my birthday (next week).
This could not have come at a more perfect time.

I'll be okay

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:42:19 GMT

I need to just let go.

day off - diving into color and spring

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:23:28 GMT

guess you never know what you got til it's gone

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:59:33 GMT