Overdue Update
The perpetual cycle: not updating frequently enough leads to these boring entries. But here we go.
I had one of those cliche moments that's still wonderful. I was walking home just now, slogging through the really wet snow that's been falling all day, and I was maybe two thirds of the way home when I actually took my eyes off the gross sidewalk and looked up, and it was absolutely beautiful. Real life snowglobe, but with Narnia lamps beautiful.
Okay, listening to Penelope Cruz accept her Oscar reminds me (Spanish accents, it's a bit of a stretch...) to mention that I went to Argentina with my college orchestra at the end of January, and it was wonderful. Warm weather, just the right escape from my winter study schedule of being in the lab all day, and such a good way to visit a place! Giving concerts is really the perfect way to give something in return, and our audiences really loved our performances. The best day was definitely when we gave a concert in this little rural town, and they threw us a dinner part afterwards with traditional dancing and endless food. Plus, I got to hold someone's baby, haha.
Right. Back to winter. I went cross-country skiing for the first time yesterday. It was actually lots of fun, and while I wasn't exactly good, I had a few brief moments of clarity where I sort of understood how to move on the skis. It was really relaxing and also tiring in the best curl-up-on-the-couch-later way.
(OMG Tina Fey at the Oscars in a wonderful dress... I still want to be her when I grow up. Also, the Wall-e screenplay is apparently cuter even that the movie itself.)
And, normally I'm not big on conveying these things through blog, but it's on my mind. My dog died this week. I understand, but that doesn't stop me from being devastated. He was put down, and we knew it was going to happen. I went home a few weeks ago to say goodbye. But still, he was my first pet, my 2nd grade birthday present, caring and brilliant, just a wonderful dog.
So now, looking forward instead of back, I'm not yet terrified about this summer or next year, which I find encouraging. Hopeful job paths are environmental consulting (interesting and helpful, not evil like most things called "consulting), or some kind of year-long teaching program.
Overall, a few weeks into classes, this semester is going much better than I expected. Of course some work is falling by the wayside, but thesis is coming along, selection committee isn't ruining my life, my TA position is fun, my anthro senior seminar is managable and interesting, and my social life still exists. I'm pretty proud. Especially compared with this time last year, which I don't care to talk or think about, haha.
Ok, more Oscars plus showering and "reading." By the way SJP, keep the chest in check for your next red carpet dress, okay? Oh oh oh, I'm also very excited for the 100 days dance next weekend, largely because I get to wear the great green dress I bought several months ago in anticipation. And I think all of the Poker F ladies are going to look absolutely smokin, so watch out.
I had one of those cliche moments that's still wonderful. I was walking home just now, slogging through the really wet snow that's been falling all day, and I was maybe two thirds of the way home when I actually took my eyes off the gross sidewalk and looked up, and it was absolutely beautiful. Real life snowglobe, but with Narnia lamps beautiful.
Okay, listening to Penelope Cruz accept her Oscar reminds me (Spanish accents, it's a bit of a stretch...) to mention that I went to Argentina with my college orchestra at the end of January, and it was wonderful. Warm weather, just the right escape from my winter study schedule of being in the lab all day, and such a good way to visit a place! Giving concerts is really the perfect way to give something in return, and our audiences really loved our performances. The best day was definitely when we gave a concert in this little rural town, and they threw us a dinner part afterwards with traditional dancing and endless food. Plus, I got to hold someone's baby, haha.
Right. Back to winter. I went cross-country skiing for the first time yesterday. It was actually lots of fun, and while I wasn't exactly good, I had a few brief moments of clarity where I sort of understood how to move on the skis. It was really relaxing and also tiring in the best curl-up-on-the-couch-later way.
(OMG Tina Fey at the Oscars in a wonderful dress... I still want to be her when I grow up. Also, the Wall-e screenplay is apparently cuter even that the movie itself.)
And, normally I'm not big on conveying these things through blog, but it's on my mind. My dog died this week. I understand, but that doesn't stop me from being devastated. He was put down, and we knew it was going to happen. I went home a few weeks ago to say goodbye. But still, he was my first pet, my 2nd grade birthday present, caring and brilliant, just a wonderful dog.
So now, looking forward instead of back, I'm not yet terrified about this summer or next year, which I find encouraging. Hopeful job paths are environmental consulting (interesting and helpful, not evil like most things called "consulting), or some kind of year-long teaching program.
Overall, a few weeks into classes, this semester is going much better than I expected. Of course some work is falling by the wayside, but thesis is coming along, selection committee isn't ruining my life, my TA position is fun, my anthro senior seminar is managable and interesting, and my social life still exists. I'm pretty proud. Especially compared with this time last year, which I don't care to talk or think about, haha.
Ok, more Oscars plus showering and "reading." By the way SJP, keep the chest in check for your next red carpet dress, okay? Oh oh oh, I'm also very excited for the 100 days dance next weekend, largely because I get to wear the great green dress I bought several months ago in anticipation. And I think all of the Poker F ladies are going to look absolutely smokin, so watch out.