Imagine my surprise when I walked in the door to my room and saw a Verizon box under my television. Things are really getting out of my control and I just hope I can guide them slightly in one direction. As long as I'm not in the ground, I can get used to whatever comes my way ( Read more... )

The two of us woke up this morning and were ready earlier than we've been during other days on this trip. We were awake early enough to watch the Today show. James chose to drive and we were on the road for a long time. It took us at least three hours to get from Tomah to Minneapolis. We drove around the mall because the directions and road signs ( Read more... )

I realize now how cynical I used to be; I see the difference in my reaction to what happened at Virginia Tech and my likely reaction a few years ago. I don't become as unnecessarily angry about people's attempts at memorials ( Read more... )

I hate doing this to you kids, but I am posting a brief entry in lieu of a more substantial update. The past two days have held many fun stories, so I want to post about them. Here's the shortened version ( Read more... )

I'm quite exhausted and I really am happy that I can jump into bed if I want. In fact, I will likely do that soon. Though today was a busy day, and boring for two hours, I'm quite content ( Read more... )

At breakfast this morning, I predicted that this would be a good day. And, believe it or not, I was right! Perhaps it's my good mood and my optimism, but things went very well.

James (roommate) did not have a good night, so I let him lay around and watch episodes of Seinfeld. I love that show for multiple reasons: the characters, the setting (New ( Read more... )