So as it turns out, my very good friend Claire got engaged on Saturday! She and her now-fiancé Jon have been together for several years -- they started dating in college, around the fall of 2004 I believe -- so I'm thrilled that they're finaly tying the knot! Even better, I've been recruited for bridesmaid duty! :) I couldn't be happier for her, ( Read more... )

1. I'm a little bit freaked out about life...I'm starting to feel like I'm running out of time to get things done. My seminar paper (due Tuesday) is giving me the most angst, since I still have a lot of research and writing left to do! Also, my mom is giving me grief about my lack of diligence in searching for a job. To be fair, I haven't been ( Read more... )

My friend in_omnia posted this Valentine's Day meme, and I couldn't resist it!

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Historically, February 14 has been a rough day for me. I've never had a boyfriend to share it with, and Valentine's Day has a way of making me very aware that I'm not part of a couple. It's not pleasant being alone on a regular day, but this day in particular makes the alone-ness even more vivid. My anti-Valentine rant from last year is a pretty ( Read more... )