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Good day

Reasons today was a great day: 1. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s speech2. I flirted. And I wasn’t bad at it!3. I wore a new bra that makes me feel perky and pretty!4. I ate pizza and brownies.5. I got a nice text message that said, “Seriously, you are so nice and cool.” How nice isContinue reading “Good day”

Midterms

This week I’ve been torturing my students with midterms all week. I feel like midterms should be used to teach rather than punish, but if you haven’t paid attention to the readings or lectures for the entire class, then I imagine a midterm that reviews those things could be considered torture. At the end ofContinue reading “Midterms”

Acting 1

Today I handed out acting scenes. They’re such delightful students! Before handing out the scenes I had them act out a poem by Octavio Paz called “Two Bodies” Here it is: Octavio Paz Two Bodies Two bodies face to faceare at times two wavesand night is an ocean. Two bodies face to faceare at timesContinue reading “Acting 1”

The new bed

Here are random pictures of my new bed. I should go get my camera. Instead I’m taking them with the computer camera. Stupid. I know.

Lucky Me

I was thinking about the good friends that I have this afternoon. Sara is an amazing mother. I talk about gardening, but I keep forgetting to water my plants. And then they die. I imagine that someday I might be able to take care of living things, but right now–I’m just happy to feed andContinue reading “Lucky Me”

It’s hot in here, It’s hot and It’s monotonous

I am so hot right now. I spent the morning canvassing. I’m trying to put my money where my mouth is and volunteer for the Democratic Party. I knocked on 50 doors. I had a nice time. People are really taking ownership in this election, and that’s exciting. I am home now. There are twoContinue reading “It’s hot in here, It’s hot and It’s monotonous”

Politics of Eve

Four years ago, I lived in Iowa City. Iowa is a hotbed for primary political rallies. I went to a rally held at the University of Iowa campus. I went with Randy, a lifelong mormon democrat, Mike, a conservative, and Dan, a moderate. We were excited to be a part of the political process. WeContinue reading “Politics of Eve”

soooo tired

I’m tired. I’m bushed. I’ll drink Monster, I’ll down gallons of Coke, I’ll take cat naps, I’ll go running . . . I am tired. Last night I slept walked through a lecture on Shakespeare. Normally, I’m ecstatic to talk about Shakespeare–but last night I couldn’t get my energy up there. I went to theContinue reading “soooo tired”

Meat

Today we barbecued. It was a great day for meat! I dug out all the old meat in the freezer and marinated it in a teriyaki ginger marinade. Then my roommate CJ and I had 4 hot and hungry men over for dinner. We all devoured the meat without blinking. I ate chicken, a burgerContinue reading “Meat”

Well, way too much money later–and the room is almost done. I’m going to Eastern Market tomorrow to get something exotic looking to put over the bed, and then I will officially have a decorated, livable room. I’m pleased as punch. I need to take pictures!! And post them!! But I’m laying in my newContinue reading