PSA:
HRH Jennifer Abbots is my hero. I've been in the throes of nasty migraines the last two days, and I was all set to have a terrible day: thanks to the arrival of your fabulous books in the mail, I didn't.

because someone will wonder: HRH=her royal highness

My thanks to newbabel for the seed of this.

"We are what we repeatedly do." Aristotle

So what am I? Here's a list based on the last year, and some of the people who have helped me grow:

• I'm willing to dream and go after that dream tooth and claw. This year, I've finally learned that quitting is the hardest and the best choice for some dreams. I've ( Read more... )

Mmm. I feel relaxed and content. I'm just back from lovely geology field trip; spent three days in the sun taking pictures and collecting rocks. We couldn't believe it was sunny and warm; the locals couldn't believe it was sunny and warm. Just when I start to think I understand Oregon weather, something like this happens. I brought my parents ( Read more... )

Insight of the day ( Read more... )

Bah. I need to rewrite the entire paper for content. That is not what I wanted to hear ( Read more... )

Confidence boosting day ( Read more... )

Despite losing a day and a half to a migraine, I am pretty well on target academically. I have an adequate draft of my unemployment paper to send in for suggestions. The writing is okay, but I think my use of footnotes and my economics are a bit sketchy. I'm tempted to send it in tonight, but I'm sure I'll find eight grammar slip ups in the ( Read more... )

This is ridiculous. Behold my morbid perfectionism ( Read more... )

I just came back from my second pain free bike ride ever. So many thanks to the doctor who pointed me to this helpful site and the folks there who gave their testimonies about this seat. Cycling is SO MUCH more fun when it doesn't hurt ( Read more... )

Ooooh, memeage! tagged by cpolkGrab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4. Write down what it says ( Read more... )