It's been kind of a crazy week of rehearsals, so I've been sorely lacking time to write, but here are some exciting events of the past couple of weeks:
1) Parties! My wonderful friend Sarah turned 23 last week, and I was happy to realize that this was the third birthday I've celebrated with her. Rachel and Lauren baked her a homemade chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting and strawberries...it was delicious! I ate tons and tons of frosting by itself as they were concocting the cake until I made myself sick (but it was totally worth it). For Valentine's Day, my friend Gina had a very girly, pink, sparkly party at her house. It was utterly perfect for the holiday, complete with cupcakes, fudge, games, balloons, and romantic jazz music.
1) Parties! My wonderful friend Sarah turned 23 last week, and I was happy to realize that this was the third birthday I've celebrated with her. Rachel and Lauren baked her a homemade chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting and strawberries...it was delicious! I ate tons and tons of frosting by itself as they were concocting the cake until I made myself sick (but it was totally worth it). For Valentine's Day, my friend Gina had a very girly, pink, sparkly party at her house. It was utterly perfect for the holiday, complete with cupcakes, fudge, games, balloons, and romantic jazz music.2) Speaking of Valentine's Day, I should share with you a hilarious story that has been a running joke with me and my friends the past few weeks. A couple of weekends ago, I was spending my Friday morning in the usual way, watching the minutes drag by as I endure my hours of work at the library. I was stamping and sorting newspapers in silence with another girl when she suddenly asked me, "So, what are you doing for Valentine's Day?" I replied that I would probably be spending the evening with friends. She raised her eyebrows and looked at me with a mixture of surprise 
and horror. (If it were possible to replicate her valley-girl sort of tone here, I would, but just use your imagination) "Your friends? You don't have a date or something?" I laughed and said I was really looking foward to hanging out with all my friends that evening, so it didn't bother me. She looked at me as though I were some sort of bizzare alien. Then, her ditzy voice filled with pity, she said "Well, I guess you could go to the circus. That's what me and my boyfriend are doing, and maybe single people could go enjoy it too." Well, there's the punchline. I was trying so hard not to die laughing as she said those words. The circus?! Seriously? It's pretty much the last place I would want to spend an evening regardless of my relational status.
and horror. (If it were possible to replicate her valley-girl sort of tone here, I would, but just use your imagination) "Your friends? You don't have a date or something?" I laughed and said I was really looking foward to hanging out with all my friends that evening, so it didn't bother me. She looked at me as though I were some sort of bizzare alien. Then, her ditzy voice filled with pity, she said "Well, I guess you could go to the circus. That's what me and my boyfriend are doing, and maybe single people could go enjoy it too." Well, there's the punchline. I was trying so hard not to die laughing as she said those words. The circus?! Seriously? It's pretty much the last place I would want to spend an evening regardless of my relational status. 3) Study Abroad is HAPPENING! Things are really rolling now and I am pumped. I turned in all my application materials this past Friday, and I had my interview on Tuesday. This fall, God willing, I will either be going to Carmarthen, Wales or Glasgow, Scotland. I can't wait! Look these places up on http://www.flickr.com/ to see some beautiful images of both.
4) MY ROOM IS CLEAN. This never ever happens. I think this is the first time all year. I spent five hours cleaning tonight and (three garbage bags of trash later) I am quite proud to see it looking decent for once.
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Current musical preference: Fiction Family! I have been hearing good things for quite some time now, and so I finally broke down and bought the album this week. SO good, worth every penny. Jon Foreman and Sean Watkins--how could it not be good? My current favorite is "When She's Near," but I'm sure that will change as I listen to the album more.
February 20, 2009 at 4:30 AM
THE CIRCUS? What a meaningless, strange place to go on Valentines Day. But you know what, I bet it would be better to go as a couple because if the bearded lady is too scary, you wouldn't have anyone's hand to hold.
Or maybe she was just hoping to see you again. haha.
February 21, 2009 at 2:41 PM
bahahaha Circus lovers.
Study abroad! love it, enjoy it. you'll never regret it... unforgettable experiences. mmmmmm I'm excited for you. Pick a really pretty place. that would make not going to class really nice :D cause Europeans like to not go to class as much or work as hard. haha. laid back. it's all about people.