updates

As I told you in an earlier post, I had my wisdom teeth removed last Thursday. While it wasn't a particularly enjoyable experience, I did make it out alive (but only by the skin of my teeth. ha.). I had a jolly good time with the anesthesia and subsequent pain medication. It is rumored that I did the following things while coming out of sedation:

told my mother she had four eyes

blew kisses at my dog

shouted expletives at the birds that were defecating on my car (more on this later)

tried to run

said "uh oh" a lot

did a few yoga moves

stripped off my clothes and sang a couple of Phil Collins songs. ok, this one isn't real. but I wouldn't put it past me.

I'm feeling great now, but there were a few days that I didn't think I would be able to eat a cheeseburger again. Talk about a SCARY time in my life.

In other news, I would like to inform everyone that I have decided to purchase the Croc boots (refer to previous post). I think they would be the wisest purchase, since they can also be used as rain boots. And as my cousin pointed out, they would look fab with Nike track shorts. Thanks, Brooke!

Lastly, there is a very entertaining video that documented my post-sedation antics. In fact, it is so entertaining, that I refuse to release it to the public. But if we are close enough friends, I might let you view this priceless piece of cinematography. Or you can pay me $50 to see it. Or buy me the holiday Crocs.

crikey!

As the bitter cold melted into a sweltering 58 degrees today, I started to dream about the promise of spring, and all of the new fashions that accompany the season.

I've been considering buying a pair of Crocs from the new collection, but I just can't decide which ones...

Of course these aren't a part of the Spring 2010 collection, but I am still in love with these festive holiday Crocs with the fabulous wool lining. I'm just heartbroken that Christmas is over and I can't wear them to all of the parties. However, I could always purchase some Valentine's charms!

I almost wept for joy when I discovered these beauties. I can already picture them with my skinny jeans tucked in and an oversized Ed Hardy sweatshirt. So cute!!!

Now if this isn't the most fabulous invention ever, then I don't know what is. How practical are these?! It's footwear, a cell phone holder and a fashion statement all in one. And I just adore the belt loop. I can't wait to wear this on campus and whip out my caf card in style. It also provides easy access to my cell phone for when situations get awkward.

Here's another picture so you can get the full effect:

Looks like I've got a lot of choices to make. I'm hoping to do a lot more babysitting so I can maybe get them all!

**On a completely unrelated note, I. LOVE. LORTABS. Actually, this pain medication may have everything to do with this post.

losing wisdom

I'm having my wisdom teeth taken out on Thursday.

And this is how I feel about it:

bear grylls would be proud

My family has always been big on forts....

but I was a little surprised to find this in my backyard last week:

I see some future architects.

Or really good homeless people.

breathe in, breathe out

yeah... this is me. photo credit: about.com.

I start a yoga class in the morning. Don't be impressed-- it's required for school. But I am looking forward to it nonetheless.

Surprisingly, I've had good experiences with yoga/aerobics in my lifetime. I have fond memories of watching my mother exercise to this little gem:

Watch this. You won't regret it. Yes, she actually did this. And yes, we gave her a hard time about it. Still do.

While my mother worked on her facial muscles, I remember having some pretty impressive videos of my own. Enter: Dance Workout with Barbie. My parents will argue that I would often forgo the actual workout to just sit down and watch.

I disagree.

I distinctly remember doing the "hide and seek" move while being jealous of all of the girls that got to be on the video. And their clothes, of course. I also remember wondering why Barbie's mouth didn't move when she talked. Still confused about that, actually.

As cutting-edge as these videos were for their time, I'm hoping tomorrow's class will be a little less creepy, and hopefully more effective.

If all else fails, I'm getting the Ab Circle.

auld lang syne

I know. I'm "that girl" that starts a blog, only to update it once a month. My apologies to the two people that make up my readership.

I thought I'd keep up with the one-post-a-month theme and take a moment to reflect. Here are some of the goals I set for 2009:

1. Watch what I eat. Didn't work out so well...

2. Learn how to cook. This was somewhat successful. But I must confess that I did not make these pancakes. They are the craftsmanship of my very domesticated friend, Ann Elizabeth.
3. Study harder. No comment.

4. Be physically active. Bicycling in West Palm Beach may or may not have been the only exercise I had all... um... day.

5. Don't get arrested. So far so good. But there are still a few more hours in the year...

6. Count my blessings. Check. I'm so very thankful for great friends, great family and a wonderful God. Looking forward to 2010!

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,

that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.

Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us,

for as many years as we have seen trouble.

May your deeds be shown to your servants,

your splendor to their children.

May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us;

establish the work of our hands for us—

yes, establish the work of our hands.

-Psalm 90:14

Thoughts from the third floor

I'm currently sitting in a study room in the library that overlooks the law school fountain. It's a cold, gray day, and everyone on campus is "peacing out" for Thanksgiving. I'm working on some papers before I peace out myself ("working on papers" = facebook, iTunes, reading your blog, etc.). For some reason, I'm feeling unusually pensive today.

So what is on my mind? Several things:

1) The Great Eggo Ration of 2009. Bought a family pack last night, but I'm not sure how long it will last. I hope America will band together during this time. We need each other now more than ever. And I need you to not buy Eggos so I can have them all.

2) Susan Boyle's new album release. Songs include "How Great Thou Art" and "I Dreamed a Dream." God bless her. Seriously.

3) Just watched John Mayer's "Who Says" video. My heart really goes out to this kid. I feel like the world has stolen so much of his happiness. I just want to give him a hug and then tell him to shower. Or maybe I would tell him to shower before I gave him a hug.

4) I just bought two packs of Snack Wells Devil's Food Cake Cookies and a Diet Coke from the food court. For my lunch. When the cashier saw this, he told me he had a heart attack last month, and I shouldn't be eating like this. I laughed, and then cried.

5) What am I going to do with my life? Sara Groves sums up how I feel pretty nicely. I think she reads my journal:

From this one place I can't see very far.

In this one moment I'm square in the dark.

These are the things I will trust in my heart:

You can see something else, something else.

Well said, Sara.

What else am I thinking? Well, I'm really looking forwa..... oh... hold on.... cute law students spotted outside. Gotta go.