It has been raining all day, since I woke up. I really like it when its raining and I can sleep in. Its nice to hear it outside, and the room feels more cozy and just makes me want to snuggle under the covers. That said, I was enjoying the lovely spring weather from Saturday, all sunny and mid 70s, so anytime that comes back would be lovely.
Had a great weekend. Friday afternoon was gorgeous out. Sat on the Beach with the usual group. Never thought I would sit outside in 65 degree weather and think it totally fine to be in short sleeves and it be pleasant. Used to be sweater weather for me. Lots of kids were out, they were all proud of the rare occasion when Hopkins looks like any other college campus. People actually looking like they are having fun. Not too much school spirit around here for the most part. Sort of sad, but makes it all so much more appreciate UF. Then, Pancho and I went on this dinner cruise around the Inner Harbor on Friday night with grad students from the BME department. Typical Hopkins slightly socially awkward crowd, but there were drinks included and the harbor at night was really pretty. I got pictures of the big paddle wheels on the boat. When I saw it, I immediately thought Tom Sawyer, Mississippi River, big white paddle boat.
This was Homecoming Weekend so lots of alumni in town. Saturday was also gorgeous out so Pancho and I threw a little tailgate. Burgers, hot dogs, frozen margaritas out on the front porch. Was perfect. So glad to be able to host a little something. Then went to the lax game against Navy. They won, I was more concerned with being super thirsty from the margaritas :) Walked around and got ice cream, sat on the Beach again. A very casual, summer-like day. Makes me think how awesome this summer IS going to be.
Got my official offer from the Supreme Court. I start in 5 weeks. Making more money than I thought AND they are subsidizing my monthly pass on the train to commute! Yay. More money for those work clothes I need to get! I think its going to be a lot of fun. Have to learn all about the Court now, and the architecture of the building. My boss seems awesome though from her emails so I'm happy about that. Lots of good stuff to look forward to.
Making Chicken Fajita Crescent Braid tonight, recipe sounds yummy, and so excited for a new Gossip Girl!!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Spring!
I have been absolutely loving the Spring weather. Its still pretty cool out, but its sunny (most of the time at least), and I can actually open the windows or sit outside and read. The Beach really is a nice spot to relax and overhear some Hopkins gossip. inevitable.
Looking forward to Easter. Its not one of my top holidays but I still like decorating for it (duh!). Not too keen on any of the candy, either. Don't like Peeps, jelly beans, Cadbury eggs. Just SweetTarts Chicks, Ducks, and Bunnies. So I've been planning for awhile for this weekend. Got Pancho's basket all set to go, ready to dye eggs, baking some Pillsbury Easter Chick sugar cookies, and cinnamon rolls on Sunday morning. So excited!
However, the schedule might change a little bit because I think I'm going up to New York. My grandmother is pretty sick and my mom is there now, and since its only a 5 hour drive for me, it makes sense that I should be there. And then on the drive back, I'm arranging a visit to Penn. Still working out meetings with professors and stuff. Really want to get a feel for the campus and the area, see if I can visualize myself there. Maybe spot the cafe I will take up residence in, with my mountain of books and articles to read and a pressing need to have direct access to caffeine and baked goods. lol. So, things are certainly happening, or rather, things are about to be happening.
Kaplan job not really for me, as it turns out. I realized that I shouldnt be doing things that I dont enjoy. Life's too short. Probably should really enjoy these last few weeks I have off before the summer starts. Therefore, Pancho and I are going to an Orioles baseball game tonight. He is so excited about the start of the new season. (Naturally, I'm excited about all of the game park food. Hot dogs and funnel cakes? Heck yes.)
Oh, so I'm not feeling well. Picked up another little cold, and I really wanted Matzo ball soup last night. We finally find that Whole Foods has it for Passover. Make the 15 minute drive over there, and they dont have it until today! Actually very disappointing. I dont like when I cant satisfy my inner Jew. We went to Pei Wei instead. lol
Looking forward to Easter. Its not one of my top holidays but I still like decorating for it (duh!). Not too keen on any of the candy, either. Don't like Peeps, jelly beans, Cadbury eggs. Just SweetTarts Chicks, Ducks, and Bunnies. So I've been planning for awhile for this weekend. Got Pancho's basket all set to go, ready to dye eggs, baking some Pillsbury Easter Chick sugar cookies, and cinnamon rolls on Sunday morning. So excited!
However, the schedule might change a little bit because I think I'm going up to New York. My grandmother is pretty sick and my mom is there now, and since its only a 5 hour drive for me, it makes sense that I should be there. And then on the drive back, I'm arranging a visit to Penn. Still working out meetings with professors and stuff. Really want to get a feel for the campus and the area, see if I can visualize myself there. Maybe spot the cafe I will take up residence in, with my mountain of books and articles to read and a pressing need to have direct access to caffeine and baked goods. lol. So, things are certainly happening, or rather, things are about to be happening.
Kaplan job not really for me, as it turns out. I realized that I shouldnt be doing things that I dont enjoy. Life's too short. Probably should really enjoy these last few weeks I have off before the summer starts. Therefore, Pancho and I are going to an Orioles baseball game tonight. He is so excited about the start of the new season. (Naturally, I'm excited about all of the game park food. Hot dogs and funnel cakes? Heck yes.)
Oh, so I'm not feeling well. Picked up another little cold, and I really wanted Matzo ball soup last night. We finally find that Whole Foods has it for Passover. Make the 15 minute drive over there, and they dont have it until today! Actually very disappointing. I dont like when I cant satisfy my inner Jew. We went to Pei Wei instead. lol
Thursday, March 26, 2009
UMD
Lovely visit to DC over the weekend. Finally got to Georgetown Cupcakes. Only 20 minute way outside, and made it in plenty of time so wouldn't be turned away again. Tiniest place, and they were just moving people in and out. I got Mint Chocolate and Vanilla squared and then 2 chocolate peanut butter fudge for Pancho and Ira. Delicious but super messy (All the frosting). Also went to Lauriol Plaza, this great Mexican restaurant with amazing margaritas. Maybe had a glass (or 2 or 4) more than necessary. But tons of fun ;)
Then had a great visit to the University of Maryland on Monday. Learned all about the course requirements, the campus is absolutely gorgeous, met with some professors. Lots of Women & Gender faculty, so lots of classes that I would be interested in taking. No language requirement (woohoo!), and the current grad students were nice and seemed to have a very active history grad student group. Everything was what I could have hoped for, and now I'm just waiting to hear from Penn before really making that final decision.
Interviewed at Kaplan yesterday, I've moved on to the training program. Turns out I'll have to re-take the SATs if I want to teach them because its been almost 5 years so the last time. Sort of a turn-off to the job. But I'll see how things go, I get paid for training at least. Should hear from the internship next week, so still keeping my fingers crossed for that. Sigh, just some more waiting for me to keep doing. lol.
I've parallel parked twice in the last 2 days on my first attempt. Finally making progress!!
Been a super rainy day today, definitely a snuggle up with a book and tea kind of day, just a little house tidying to do first. ehh. Lots of really cute Spring/Easter baked goodies on the blogs recently to check out. Maybe this weekend I'll tackle some creme brulee or decorated cupcakes...
Then had a great visit to the University of Maryland on Monday. Learned all about the course requirements, the campus is absolutely gorgeous, met with some professors. Lots of Women & Gender faculty, so lots of classes that I would be interested in taking. No language requirement (woohoo!), and the current grad students were nice and seemed to have a very active history grad student group. Everything was what I could have hoped for, and now I'm just waiting to hear from Penn before really making that final decision.
Interviewed at Kaplan yesterday, I've moved on to the training program. Turns out I'll have to re-take the SATs if I want to teach them because its been almost 5 years so the last time. Sort of a turn-off to the job. But I'll see how things go, I get paid for training at least. Should hear from the internship next week, so still keeping my fingers crossed for that. Sigh, just some more waiting for me to keep doing. lol.
I've parallel parked twice in the last 2 days on my first attempt. Finally making progress!!
Been a super rainy day today, definitely a snuggle up with a book and tea kind of day, just a little house tidying to do first. ehh. Lots of really cute Spring/Easter baked goodies on the blogs recently to check out. Maybe this weekend I'll tackle some creme brulee or decorated cupcakes...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
March updating
Been a very inconsistent blogger this month. I believe my readership is about 6 people and so when fully half of whom came to visit me in Baltimore, well, I figured I was semi-excused from writing about it. But I will now. Tried to show the girls the "best of Baltimore" or what it amounts to in my opinion. Checked out the waterfront at Inner Harbor, shopped along the quirky shops of Hampden, day trip to DC for museums, failed attempts at getting cupcakes, and then infamous chicken and waffles on the way back, made a full round of the nightlife, which sadly included PJ's, but Brewer's Art witnessed my first Irish car bomb (delicious. even if I remain the slowest shot/drink taker in the whole world), trip downtown to hit up pretty up the essential bars in Fed Hill including Dog Pub, walked around the Farmer's Market and saw Ana from Charm City Cakes which we also walked by (cakes in the window), watched a lacrosse game, meandered around campus, breakfast at Pete's Grill (alas, no Michael Phelps sighting), quick run through of the Baltimore Museum of Art, fajita and margarita night at Nacho Mama's, respectable play at the James Joyce trivia night, and got pictures of the Painted Ladies.
A very fun week if not totally exhausting. My days had gotten fairly leisurely by the beginning of March so being on the go was a definite change.
Home now in Boca to see my parents and relax. Brought an extra bag to return with spring decorations, a desk lamp, clothes, and some cake decorating icing tips. Random, I know, but its easier to do this than try to ship it all. Heading to DC on Saturday because Maryland is having an open house on Monday and it will be easier to take the Metro from there than drive in the crazy commuter traffic on Monday. I'm really excited about it, there is a full day planned to tell us about the program and we get to meet faculty and current students. Got into George Washington over the weekend so now I'm waiting on Penn, Sarah Lawrence, and Boston College. I just want to know already so that I can start comparing the programs.
Had a half hour telephone interview this morning with the Curator office of the Supreme Court for that internship. I was prepared, had a 2 page sheet of things I wanted to make sure to mention. I think it went well, I had some good answers for stuff, hoping that other answers were received well. Sort of nervous though, no idea how many other people are left at this stage so I could be against 4 or 40 kids. Won't hear back for 2 weeks so going to try not to think about it too much. Also just set up an interview with Kaplan to try and teach the SATs. Hopefully that goes well next week. Feel like things are moving along, just really really hoping one of these works out.
Glad that I'm being more productive again, had been feeling a little guilty for taking those 3 months off, although I think I really needed the break. It will be nice once I get a job and figure out what school I'll be going to, get a little more settled for the next 5 months.
I still can't get over the fact that I've graduated from college and am living with my boyfriend in a big city. It sounds more grown up than I feel in reality. I vividly remember in 4th grade around election time thinking that the next election I would be in 8th grade and the one after that I would be in 12th grade-- high school! And I couldnt even envision beyond that. Not only has that all come and gone, we're past that next election, too. I dont feel necessarily like an adult but I'll see people my age on tv and I think oooh, they look older than that, a real adult. Stuck in some sort of kid/ quasi adult category. Although after watching numerous What Not to Wear episodes this week (looove Stacey and Clinton), feeling like I need to update my wardrobe a little. Maybe weed out those things I still have from like sophomore year of high school. When I moved to Baltimore, Pancho and I realized that I have so much stuff because I never outgrow it, so it accumulates until it pretty much falls apart.
A very fun week if not totally exhausting. My days had gotten fairly leisurely by the beginning of March so being on the go was a definite change.
Home now in Boca to see my parents and relax. Brought an extra bag to return with spring decorations, a desk lamp, clothes, and some cake decorating icing tips. Random, I know, but its easier to do this than try to ship it all. Heading to DC on Saturday because Maryland is having an open house on Monday and it will be easier to take the Metro from there than drive in the crazy commuter traffic on Monday. I'm really excited about it, there is a full day planned to tell us about the program and we get to meet faculty and current students. Got into George Washington over the weekend so now I'm waiting on Penn, Sarah Lawrence, and Boston College. I just want to know already so that I can start comparing the programs.
Had a half hour telephone interview this morning with the Curator office of the Supreme Court for that internship. I was prepared, had a 2 page sheet of things I wanted to make sure to mention. I think it went well, I had some good answers for stuff, hoping that other answers were received well. Sort of nervous though, no idea how many other people are left at this stage so I could be against 4 or 40 kids. Won't hear back for 2 weeks so going to try not to think about it too much. Also just set up an interview with Kaplan to try and teach the SATs. Hopefully that goes well next week. Feel like things are moving along, just really really hoping one of these works out.
Glad that I'm being more productive again, had been feeling a little guilty for taking those 3 months off, although I think I really needed the break. It will be nice once I get a job and figure out what school I'll be going to, get a little more settled for the next 5 months.
I still can't get over the fact that I've graduated from college and am living with my boyfriend in a big city. It sounds more grown up than I feel in reality. I vividly remember in 4th grade around election time thinking that the next election I would be in 8th grade and the one after that I would be in 12th grade-- high school! And I couldnt even envision beyond that. Not only has that all come and gone, we're past that next election, too. I dont feel necessarily like an adult but I'll see people my age on tv and I think oooh, they look older than that, a real adult. Stuck in some sort of kid/ quasi adult category. Although after watching numerous What Not to Wear episodes this week (looove Stacey and Clinton), feeling like I need to update my wardrobe a little. Maybe weed out those things I still have from like sophomore year of high school. When I moved to Baltimore, Pancho and I realized that I have so much stuff because I never outgrow it, so it accumulates until it pretty much falls apart.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Bored
So completely bored. No one is in Boca, I don't have my car, so basically I'm watching a lot of tv and finding little projects around the house. Started back embroidering some quilt blocks that I havent touched in probably 4 or 5 years, cleaned some more things out of my closet to be donated, read a little. But ughh. and even the things that I can think to do involve spending money which I'm really really trying to avoid. Guess I could go running or swimming later. Take advantage of the amazing weather. sighhh.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Sunshiny State
Oh to be back in warm and sunny FL, back to friendly and familiar Gator country. Flight this morning was fine, took a little nappies on the plane. Lunch with Dad at the Riverwalk in Ft. Lauderdale and then a leisurely afternoon reading and unpacking. Went for a run, starting to feel slightly guilty about all of the junk I've been eating in combination with all of the not exercising I'm not doing. ehh.
BUT! I did break off a piece of the Chocolove Dark Chocolate with Orange Peel bar that I bought with the girls when we to the shoes & chocolate shop in Hampden. Delicious-ness and very rich so I felt perfectly content with just the bit I ate. perfect.
Squared away all of the details for going to the U. Maryland Open House. So excited! Apparently there is a current grad students taking us out for pizza and beer thing happening afterwards. Good. I need to get the inside scoop. Don't really have too much to do while I'm home, just wait to hear back from schools and jobs... yay. lol. Going to get some quality reading time in though which is always appreciated. Mansfield Park has been a pretty decent read so far.
BUT! I did break off a piece of the Chocolove Dark Chocolate with Orange Peel bar that I bought with the girls when we to the shoes & chocolate shop in Hampden. Delicious-ness and very rich so I felt perfectly content with just the bit I ate. perfect.
Squared away all of the details for going to the U. Maryland Open House. So excited! Apparently there is a current grad students taking us out for pizza and beer thing happening afterwards. Good. I need to get the inside scoop. Don't really have too much to do while I'm home, just wait to hear back from schools and jobs... yay. lol. Going to get some quality reading time in though which is always appreciated. Mansfield Park has been a pretty decent read so far.
Monday, March 2, 2009
No two are alike...
Playing in the snow is so much fun. Threw snowballs and made a snow angel. Stomped all around in my wellies. Snowed for most of the last 20 hours or so, big fat flakes. I hope it keeps snowing, or at least stays around for awhile before melting. The front steps are treacherous when it's slushy.
Updated quite a few pictures on Facebook, trying to stay on top of things. The Lacrosse game on Saturday was fun despite Hopkins' frustrating playing. Another game coming up this weekend. I still only moderately pay attention, but I'm getting better at knowing what is good versus bad play.
Time for B. Williams... more updating when I've got news. Starting reading Mansfield Park, by the way.
Updated quite a few pictures on Facebook, trying to stay on top of things. The Lacrosse game on Saturday was fun despite Hopkins' frustrating playing. Another game coming up this weekend. I still only moderately pay attention, but I'm getting better at knowing what is good versus bad play.
Time for B. Williams... more updating when I've got news. Starting reading Mansfield Park, by the way.
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