So today is my big "job hunting" day and I have already foung 12 different "pressing" tasks to replace this huge pain in the ass that awaits me. So it goes. I am trying to learn how to be okay with making social blunders and, in general, just being myself around new people that I would like to become friends with. Last night I went out to eat with ( Read more... )

I came back from vacation a few days ago and attempting to get back into the swing of things. That I have two more months of summer is exciting though I am still a bit nervous about being too busy. It seems to be a continuous struggle for me.

Tonight is completly depressing. I cannot even bring myself to watch G.W. for curiousity's sake. it's too much like watching a car wreck. Four more years, eh?

Back from the gorgeous Rocky Mountains I am finally ready to take on another semester. For some reason I have decided to cut out caffeine, pastries from my job, and beer. I am on my eighth cup of green tea but it's not the same... Maybe this new kick is in reaction to my trip up to the Springs, Ian's parents are Catholic and they drink a ton. More ( Read more... )

Going to icy Colorado tomorrow morning at dawn! It feels like Christmas, a getaway is just what I need. When I get back I have promised myself to conquer the world. More knitting, sewing of skirts, and artful creativity. Hopefully I will purchase Sabrina Ward Harrison's new book to inspire me to live in bold colors again... I have one of my ( Read more... )

What happened to winter? Austin has already entered the 5 month long period of humid spring weather that morphs into a sweltering summer. I want my snowmen, my warm hearth, endless layers of clothing, roaring fire, rosy red cheeks, and hot chocolate dammit! I am trying to convince Ian that we need to take a fly by night trip to Colorado before ( Read more... )

okay, so I am *attempting* to use this. I must admit it is a bit indimidating and every single time I attempt to use live journal, I am always lost somewhere. okay, here we go....