July 15-18: hanging out with Mr. & Mrs. Pazderski.  Might try and talk them into going to B. Schutte's shindig on Friday?? Ren. Faire on Saturday.
July 22-3: Crue Fest 2 with Suzanne perhaps?!?!
July 31-Aug. 2: hanging out with Mr. & Mrs. Keim... ooo, how novel!

Shadow has a vet appointment tomorrow. I hope grabbing her and leaving is not going to ( Read more... )

Here is a LINK to the first web album of pictures from my Italy and Greece trip.  I intend to post a link to all the albums as I finish them over the next few days.  I wish I had kept a travel log during the trip or typed one up shortly after I got back, but I've decided not to since I have captions. Captions are enough, right?  If you can't view ( Read more... )

Orientation is done.  Well, mostly.  Tomorrow is class registration and Friday is the reception / presentation.  Then classes start on Monday.  Basically orientation consisted of getting lectured about teaching strategies repeatedly and mixed up schedules.

I haven't had the chance to run to the bank and sort out my money issues.  Chase decided to ( Read more... )

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Alrighty folks, I am not going to Chicago this weekend.  I don't have the money to spend right now.  Between last weekend shenanigans, signing a lease, bills, rent, and such, I don't have any "fun" money leftover.  If you didn't get to see me last weekend, you'll have to wait for next time.  Or come visit me down here.  Whichever comes first. 
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Jimmy Eat World put on another amazing show. The three guys down in the pit were also amusing. Boys rocking out to JEW ='s oddly adorable ( Read more... )

1.  I had a lovely time in Chicago hanging out with Lance.  Thank you again for convincing me to come up and putting me up.  It's a lot to ask of someone and I appreciate it.
2.  Wine bars with excellent techno music for the win!
3.  The Art Institute is undergoing a major renovation and expansion of their modern wing.  I wasn't pleased to find ( Read more... )

- Crepes, pastries, and coffee with
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Barring any unforeseen mishap, I have an entire week off work. I don't know why.  I can only guess that my boss took pity on me and decided I shouldn't work a weekend shift four weeks in a row?  Anyway I'm not bothering with a third attempt to make plans or venture northward.  The amount of time is perfect, but alas, the weather and timing are not. ( Read more... )

- Made fried rice... from scratch! No seasoning packet either. I rule because I pleasantly placated myself ( Read more... )