Today marked the sixth day of summer. I realize I didn't write anything on the blog for the whole nine weeks of fourth quarter. I guess finals and full weeks of school took up too much of my time. I must say, though, I don't know how much more I would have been able to handle.
Summer's been off to a lazy start. The weather here hasn't been too lovely, but the girls and I managed to squeeze one good beach day into the mix. We've mostly been spending our time spending way too much money and watching way too much True Blood. If the new season didn't look so amazing, maybe I'd be able to find an actual use for all my free time.
Today, I watched Julie and Julia for the second time. While I admit I'd never have the determination to cook my way through that seven hundred page cook book, I decided that tomorrow I'm going to try to back the Chocolate and Almond Cake with the Chocolate-Butter frosting. I may have to go to the gym a few extra times this week...
For now, I'm just preparing for the doctor camp and getting way too excited for Europe. Hopefully, I won't forget to update for another nine weeks!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Spring Break!
First off: change of plans! We're going to Paris instead of Rome because Rome would be nearly 100 in July and us girl's are not up for that kind of heat. So bonjour!
It seems that nine weeks of hard core high school is worth it when it comes to the ten days of bliss, Spring Break. While dad and Sarah made their way down South to see Duke, UVA, and William and Mary, I decided to spend my short break back home with mom and Hannah.
The first weekend was spent downtown at the Peninsula with my momma. I have to say, those rich folk have it good! Lavish gummy bears and gooey chocolate cookies (all free for the birthday!) made the weekend a success! And, a little retail therapy at Bloomingdales couldn't have hurt...
Sunday was slightly more low key. A nice lunch with the grandparents and the victory of Duke over Baylor helped make the weekend wonderful. Oh, and girls' night at Carolyn's to bring in Maggie's 15th topped it off.
Monday was full or cooking brisket and fluffing up some matzo balls. While the attempt to skip bread for eight days was a sure fail, the Passover seder was lovely as always. Too bad Mariel found the Afikomen, not me. Beginner's luck?
Back downtown on Tuesday. The long shopping day with Carolyn and Mariel was a great way to spend some quality time, and spend the rest of the money I'd scrapped together for SB. Then, Mariel was off to New York!
I spent Wednesday shooting hoops in the backyard (no, I'm not kidding) with Hannah and walking Charlie all around town. The record-high heat was amazing!! And after too much time downtown and running around OP, I loved finally having a day to relax at home.
Thursday was spent with Maggie and Hannah. It was nice catching up with the both of them, who I generally don't see during the crazy weeks of school.
Friday was also spent with Hannah, we baked a cake for Jessie's B-day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESS!! Then, mom and I attempted to shop in OP, but just ended up eating pasta and enjoying the last day of 80's. Now Sarah and Jess are both home, so there will be plenty of people to talk to around the house and on the phone. One more weekend of SB, and then fourth quarter! Hopefully, I'll write again before the month's up... you never know with me.
It seems that nine weeks of hard core high school is worth it when it comes to the ten days of bliss, Spring Break. While dad and Sarah made their way down South to see Duke, UVA, and William and Mary, I decided to spend my short break back home with mom and Hannah.
The first weekend was spent downtown at the Peninsula with my momma. I have to say, those rich folk have it good! Lavish gummy bears and gooey chocolate cookies (all free for the birthday!) made the weekend a success! And, a little retail therapy at Bloomingdales couldn't have hurt...
Sunday was slightly more low key. A nice lunch with the grandparents and the victory of Duke over Baylor helped make the weekend wonderful. Oh, and girls' night at Carolyn's to bring in Maggie's 15th topped it off.
Monday was full or cooking brisket and fluffing up some matzo balls. While the attempt to skip bread for eight days was a sure fail, the Passover seder was lovely as always. Too bad Mariel found the Afikomen, not me. Beginner's luck?
Back downtown on Tuesday. The long shopping day with Carolyn and Mariel was a great way to spend some quality time, and spend the rest of the money I'd scrapped together for SB. Then, Mariel was off to New York!
I spent Wednesday shooting hoops in the backyard (no, I'm not kidding) with Hannah and walking Charlie all around town. The record-high heat was amazing!! And after too much time downtown and running around OP, I loved finally having a day to relax at home.
Thursday was spent with Maggie and Hannah. It was nice catching up with the both of them, who I generally don't see during the crazy weeks of school.
Friday was also spent with Hannah, we baked a cake for Jessie's B-day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESS!! Then, mom and I attempted to shop in OP, but just ended up eating pasta and enjoying the last day of 80's. Now Sarah and Jess are both home, so there will be plenty of people to talk to around the house and on the phone. One more weekend of SB, and then fourth quarter! Hopefully, I'll write again before the month's up... you never know with me.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
New Hobbies?
Mom has been nagging me about my lack of extra-curricular activities, so I decided to devote some of my allotted computer time to this new blog. Sorry, Facebook! I've spent most of the day watching old movies, and perusing around DTOP. In Borders, we picked out two books about Rome. I cannot wait for the summer to be here!
I've told mom that I'll handle the planning as long as her credit card is ready to be used! I think Med Camp and Europe will definitely beat Wisconsin this summer. Seven weeks in the Cheese State, or three weeks in Europe along with 10 days of Med School? I can tell I'm making the right choice with this one!
Let's hope I can manage another semester of tests, quizzes, and essays so that I can make it to the warm weather! Chicago seems like it's finally starting to warm up, but if there's one thing I've learned from living in the Midwest is never to expect winter's over quite so soon... Yesterday I think we reached nearly 45 degrees, which may seem numbingly cold to Floridians and other warm-blooded folk, but to me it was a first glimpse at spring weather! My friends and I walked around OP with no coats and short sleeves. Once you've dealt with negative degree weather, anything over 32 seems great.
The rest of today seems like it will consist of homework, soccer games, dancing around to Corin Bailey Ray, and of course, time with Jess. Let's hope I can stick to this new blog, at least until the temperature hits eighty! I must say, that seems impossible right now, while I'm looking out the window to snowy grounds and naked trees.
I've told mom that I'll handle the planning as long as her credit card is ready to be used! I think Med Camp and Europe will definitely beat Wisconsin this summer. Seven weeks in the Cheese State, or three weeks in Europe along with 10 days of Med School? I can tell I'm making the right choice with this one!
Let's hope I can manage another semester of tests, quizzes, and essays so that I can make it to the warm weather! Chicago seems like it's finally starting to warm up, but if there's one thing I've learned from living in the Midwest is never to expect winter's over quite so soon... Yesterday I think we reached nearly 45 degrees, which may seem numbingly cold to Floridians and other warm-blooded folk, but to me it was a first glimpse at spring weather! My friends and I walked around OP with no coats and short sleeves. Once you've dealt with negative degree weather, anything over 32 seems great.
The rest of today seems like it will consist of homework, soccer games, dancing around to Corin Bailey Ray, and of course, time with Jess. Let's hope I can stick to this new blog, at least until the temperature hits eighty! I must say, that seems impossible right now, while I'm looking out the window to snowy grounds and naked trees.
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