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Today I went to Subway for lunch. I don't go out a lot here (i know, i know. its very strange) so it's kind of exciting when I do.  Except Subway isn't that exciting...most of the time. Today I had quite an adventure (please lower all expectations because it wasn't really an adventure by any means.  it was just something that happened). I will tell you about it.  Here: (if you have a ginger baby, i'm sure he/she is cuter than the one i saw today.  i'm also pretty positive your child isn't hanging out behind the counter at subway) Happy Tuesday!

This is really all I want in my life.

A few days ago I made a rash decision to walk into a hair salon and set up an appointment.   You see, it'd been a while since I had my hair cut, and even though I'm going to grow it out (i say this every day/week/year but it never seems to happen so don't hold me to it), it was getting pretty funky looking.  My last hair cut was an A-line (to you boys that means its shorter in the back and longer in the front) so it was growing all sorts of crazy.  And it felt like the front was significantly longer than the back.  And blah blah blah.  My life is hard. Anyways, point is, I woke up this morning and was like, "Ahh I don't know if I want to cut it!  Plus, its kind of pricey.  Maybe I'll just call and cancel" But then I couldn't find their card with their phone number.  And then by the time I decided it look up their number online, I just decided to go.  Because that's what I do. So, I got my hair cut!  And it was really nic...

This is a wack name for ice cream. That's all.

I'd spend all the money in the world to play this crane game.

Its been awhile since I did a little political blurb on this little ol' blog.  Part of me feels a little disconnected from it all since I'm overseas, but thankfully we still have the internet (close call this week) and I can read.   We all know who the Democratic nominee is: I mostly like him because I picture him and Michelle on a double date with Jay-Z and Beyonce.  And on that double date they're jammin' out to some Kanye and then taking turns freestylin' and dropping it like its hott.  And I like that in a President.  I also really really like his VP: It's Joe Biden!  As a young man.  NOW can you see why I love him so much?!  Such a dreamboat-this might go on my wall. Now as far as the Republican nominee is concerned, things are a little bit trickier. And a whole lot less dreamboat-y. We have Newty Newt, Mormon Mittens, Little Dicky, and Rockin' Ronny McD.  They all look like Presidential...

I was bored a lot this week.  It was also just kind of a 'I'm in a rut' week, but those have to happen sometimes. Then they end and happiness ensues yet again.  Thank goodness.   Anyways, this is what happens when I'm bored.  Best one second of your day!  Actually, I hope that is not true. But its at least top ten material. Happy Saturday!

Last Saturday morning I woke up and had to be to my exam by 9am. It was a horrible way to start a Saturday morning.  Or any morning, really. The air was crisp.  There was a layer of frost covering the ground.  It was cold. But still, the plans for the day had to continue.  We were to go to the ocean!  And jump into the freezing water. And when I say we, I really mean two of my best mates here: Ben and John. I had originally planned to join in the jumping of the ocean, but it was less than ideal circumstances. I figure I can wait to enjoy the freezing water when its not deathly cold outside. John was an excellent driver, even though we had some sheep try to deter us. This is a picture of their hands BEFORE they jumped in.  Not natural. Ben and John were excellent wave riders.  The waves were really quite big and even though I'm pretty sure both of them ended up with signs of hypothermia, it was totally wo...

I had my first British person say Cheerio! to me yesterday.  In real life.   I hadn't heard it yet, so I wasn't sure it was real current vocabulary.  But I guess some people say it. Unfortunately, the British person who said it to me was an older gentleman, who happened to be a doctor, and who also just happened to examine my lady parts. I won't go into too much detail, because its mostly awkward and a little bit embarrassing.  But just to keep you all at ease, I don't have an STD and the antibiotics are working just fine.  Everything is dandy.   I may have just crossed too many blogging lines, but you should be glad I didn't post the original version of this post.  A lot more gory details.  You're welcome! Other basic updates on my life: -I saw The Artist .  I know some people are giving this rave reviews and saying its super innovative and great and fantastic.  It was enjoyable and I thought there were two ...

Bear Lake If I were in Utah this weekend, I know where I'd be, A place where its happy, and go-lucky, and free. One of my favorite spots in the whole wide world, It's not even mine! But oh how I've twirled. You see, I like 360's, especially at the lake, When there's monkey's in the bed, you can't be a flake. And where would George go without a boat? Or the rest of us keeping it all afloat? This place is of dreams and sometimes of nightmares, After scary stories, my pillow is covered in tears. I'd say I love it for all of the movies we watch, But with all my sleeping you'd think I'd had some scotch! The food is always delicious and yummy and good, I'd stay there forever, or at least a few days, if I could. The location is great but what makes it most fine, Are the people who go there, and the Ponderosa Pine. (one year ago)

If you're wondering about my recent surge of blogging, you have one thing to thank for it. Finals. They're this week, so naturally I've been finding lots of ways to procrastinate.  Which includes watching almost an entire season of Law and Order in the last three days and, of course, blogging! So let us continue on this journey while I explain some things I've been thinking of lately.  Actually, only one thing for now.  Because I do have to go meet with my supervisor about my paper today, in less than two hours, and its not even done!  I wish I was stressed out. More importantly than that, though, is something that has been on my mind awhile.  A couple months ago, I noticed I was finding myself strangely attracted to every construction worker I saw around here.  There is a lot of work being done on the buildings around campus, including the library, and so I pass a fair amount of workers on a daily basis.  And every time I do ...

I've been back for only a few days, but I already miss America again. Then today while I was shelving some books in the Political History section, I caught a glimpse of a book jacket, and this man: Denis Healey.   Can we all just take a moment of silence for the beauty of his eyebrows?  Healey was the Secretary of State for Defence in the 1960's and then the  Chancellor of the Exchequer  (i had no idea what that was so don't be ashamed to click on that link to see what that means) in the 1970's.  So , a pretty big political overachiever.  ANYWAYS.  Point is, I feel like there's no one even close to having eyebrows like this in Congress.  I started going through all their pictures on the official website, but it was taking too long.  But I know for sure that no Congressman/woman from any of the A states have eyebrows like this. I do know one person who can compete with Healey's eyebrows: Dr. Unlandt-one of ...

I love New Years Resolutions.   (last years resolutions were a success) And when I say I love them, I really mean it. I love goals in general.  I write them all the time.  I don't know if I've mentioned it before on here, and I'm too lazy to look, but I have a goal book that I started when I was about 14 years old.  One of those old black and white composition notebooks.  I would write down EVERYTHING I wanted to accomplish in that book.  They included things like "Meet the Backstreet Boys" and "Be on the Price is Right".  Along with some more important goals, like "Make it into show choir!" and "Graduate with honors".  I had a lot of friends in high school, ok?  I would constantly edit this book; adding new goals, writing in the dates when I accomplished others.  It was a really sad day when, next to the goal "Go to TRL in NYC!" I had to write cancelled .  Oh Carson Daly.  Such a heart breaker. Then, ...

It's Saturday night and the only time I've left my flat today is to get some groceries to last for the weekend.   I arrived back in York on Thursday afternoon, after a long and mostly uneventful travel time.   Scratch that.  There was some excitement.  One of the flight attendants asked me to move up a few rows and I did.  So he offered to buy me a drink.  You know, like a real drink.  I told him I was fine with my cran-apple juice (sidenote-i always always drink this on airplanes.  and never anywhere else).  He double checked, "Are you sure you don't want a glass of wine?" It was hard to turn down, but I did it.  I was also busy playing Angry Birds (i'm back on angry birds) so I really just wanted him to stop talking to me.   So yeah, not exciting! I had all intentions of going into work for a little bit after getting back.  I wasn't completely sleep deprived-I felt like I got a good few hours of sleep on ...

...life is full of perfect combinations. This is what I want my marriage to be like.  Two completely and random things that seem like they don't go together, but then when you see it, it just makes sense.

Janna and Jill are the best friends ever!  They drove here this weekend.  To say hello.  And because of it, my life was not hard!  MLISG (my life is so good!)   We spent some time making fun of Darren: Janna and Jill showed off their scms (classic) Sunday picture!!  (prints are so in right now) One mile high.  Because in Denver, we like to be high.   But really, having these two visit meant more than they even know.  There is nothing in the world like good friends.  Nothing. 2012.  It will be good.

Because its only natural for us to go out into the freezing cold in the middle of winter to take pictures! But when you look this good, how can you not? (props to Jill and Janna for their photography skills/prop management) 

Well friends. The Year of the Bunion is officially over. This new year, 2012, seems so foreign to me.  It is the first year of my life I'm starting without bunions. But already, that sounds fantastic. A recap of sorts of 2011: California a couple times.  Bear Lake a couple times.  Jackson Hole.  Denver a couple times.  Seattle and the San Juans.  Temple time!  Bunion removal times two.  Lots of Korean friends.  Lots of time with the best friends.  Lots of goodbyes.  Lots of hellos.  York, England.  Paris.  Dance parties.  New goals.  Grad school.  Family time.   I loved 2011.  Even though some of it sucked, it was mostly good. And 2012?  Already awesome.  Its going to be so good.  And full of commitments.  Just you wait and see.