kerielle: Bits and Pieces

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Bits and Pieces

It's definitely been an interesting week. Or more. Nuff said. Here's my hot sister on her first day of school. Yeah...seriously delayed. Get over it.

I don't do back to school pictures anymore. Not only do I not have anyone to take pictures for me, but it's no longer exciting in the same way. This year was strange because I wasn't going to school to see all my old friends or get a social life again. I put on the only new shirt I had and walked to campus by myself and the first time I talked was when I called my mom on the way home to let her know I survived. It's definitely strange being at school without all my besties who are out saving the world in the best way they can: by spreading the gospel.

As the days continue, I'm falling into a pattern. I'm working my way up to my intended 20 hours a week (the first week I only managed about 4) and I'm getting a hang of my classes. I've started sorting out the whole, "This is what I am supposed to do, this is what I NEED to do, and this is what I'm capable of doing." And I'm liking my classes. Some days more than others...somebody just let me know if they have an inspiring idea for a work form the Canon I can analyze in every way possible because I'm not too psyched about mine. And meanwhile if anyone needs German translated, I'm totally capable. Though if you'd like to contribute to the dictionary that was recommended for the class, I could still use $200.00. WHAT?! $200.00 for a dictionary you might ask? It's true. And those are the used ones. Please google "German-English Dictionary: Art History to Archaeology, Mary L. Apel" and find me a cheaper one. DARE.

Well, I'm only adding to this now because I'm bored and have nothing better to do, aka you are probably finding me very boring as I'm spouting more and more nonsense. Guess I'll go make the rounds of people I need to visit. Aka go crash on Cindy's couch while telling woe-is-me stories and laughing about the crazy people in her ward. :) Life, is good.

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