We got a cat last night!!!!! We picked her out Wednesday night and returned Thursday night to claim her. We named her Gracie (she's gray...) and she is nine years old and about sixteen pounds (=FAT). But, she's adorable and has beautiful, bright green eyes, and is nice enough, so far. She's really here to keep Grandma company during the day and ( Read more... )

Le sigh. I'm SO glad I went to West Lafayette today to see Jay, Mary Ellen and Eric (though mostly to see Jay). I was there about as long as I spent driving there and back, but still, it was worth it. Frankly, it was reassuring that this is worth the wait. The gouda and pineapple pizza was delicious, too ( Read more... )

So, I decided that I needed a userpic for LJ that was not six years old. Voila ( Read more... )

Mary Ellen sent me a few "bumper stickers" via Facebook, and I think that by viewing them, I somehow accepted them...but I have no idea where they ended up on the new layout. So, I guess I just won't worry about it. I've resisted "applications," though, until now - except I didn't intentionally accept one!!!! Eh, who cares ( Read more... )

( A silly yet fun meme from Dawn, Jacqui and Meredith )

I got a rejection letter yesterday for the job for which I interviewed on Friday. Now that is FAST turnaround. On the one hand, it's nice to know they don't want me, but on the other hand, it kinda hurts that it took them that little time to decide they don't want me. Grrr. BUT, I had a really good phone interview tomorrow I MEAN YESTERDAY!, so ( Read more... )

Saturday (that'd be today): Chris and Stacy's wedding ( Read more... )

I have an interview IN chicago on Monday for a summer internship with a really awesome housing organization. Yes, it's just a summer internship, and I have no idea if I'd even be paid, but it's a good foot in the door opportunity ( Read more... )

Okay, here we are. My two dress options for my friends' wedding next weekend.

( The first one: blue and white, cotton )

My third vegan cupcake adventure, again courtesy of Jacqui!


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