scouting research sites

rest stop

misplaced

A touch if Maine on the desert highway.

las cruces, nm

My last night in a real bed for 2 weeks. Whole lot of desert (car)camping coming my way.

In related news: Tamarind frozen fruit popsicle (with chili & lime!) is, in fact, not good. Not good at all. In fact, it was kind of salty. Like eating a hint-o-lime Tostito flavored popsicle. So, now you know.

west texas sunrise

the perils of big hair

I won't tell you how often I lose my pen in my hair; only that it is embarrassingly frequent.

I often find it up there after I get home.

I ride a bike home.

With a helmet on my head.

taking back my weekends

Mow the lawn? Mop the floors? Yes! Because I no longer feel guilty for
every moment that I am not studying.
Oil change? Lumberyard?
Errands suddenly seem sublime.
Who knew that two lawn chairs in the Meineke parking lot could feel
like a date?!

there will be drinks

I passed my oral exams.
I get to stay in grad school.
The most stressful experience of my life to date is over!

Adam threw an impromptu/surprise party for me.
A bunch of our friends came over.
There was champagne.
My friends are awesome.
My hubs is the best.

i'm being chased by a pack of wild animals

happiness is...

...riding home with a box of cupcakes strapped to the rack.