October 16 - 22

Little bit of catch-up!

October 22, 2009: This is the class I am interning in. They are so cute! They made models of local businesses and we put it together, they were so proud of their work!

October 21, 2009: One of these spellings is not like the other.....

October 20, 2009: Hanson was on campus?! Talk about flashback to 4th grade...

October 19, 2009: Back on nasal sprays..... oh well it helps me through the winter.

October 18, 2009: Dad and Barb brought fresh herbs from their garden for me, and I enjoyed them in my eggs tonight - so delicious!

October 17, 2009: LAMBCHOP!! We went to the American History museum today to see the Julia Child kitchen and I found Lampchop in the giftshop, oh childhood memories!

October 16, 2009: Woohoo! Gluten Free friendly sushi place - their sushi is out of site too!

October 9 - 15

Happy fall weather!

October 15, 2009: October or November out there? It was 40 and rainy today...ick. I went through 2 pairs of pants and socks. Gives new meaning to chilled to the bone!

October 14, 2009: I had a month and a bit more without Newsweek! Due to an address change and then a renewal delay. I was very happy to get my Newsweek today, my mailbox had only been filled with junk and bills for the past few weeks.

October 13, 2009: There is this beautiful, big, church across from campus. I don't walk by it frequently and today the sky was so blue it put a smile on my face after "one of those days."

October 12, 2009: The past 4 Mondays I have been unable to watch one of my favorite TV shows. I was very happy when I was able to watch the Big Bang Theory tonight! A little Sheldon makes Monday end with a smile.

October 11, 2009: I was so nice relaxed Saturday morning, since I didn't wake before 7 to go to work, that I must have taken Sunday's vitamins then - confused me a little bit on Sunday morning!

October 2 - 8

October is flying by already it feels like!!

October 8, 2009: I majorly dislike dusting. The one chore I drag my feet doing! I dusted 2 weeks ago and already this much has accumulated, ick!

October 7, 2009: It was SOO windy today! Up to 40 mph gusts. I tried to capture this poor tree getting pushed so far by the wind!

October 6, 2009: I had dinner with some JSA friends today in the sukkah on the quad - I love Sukkot!!

October 5, 2009: IKEA was true to their word. The box this bulb came in said it would last some 3500+ hours. Since I bought the lamp and put in this bulb LAST August I never changed it, until Monday... that has to be 3500+ hours or more!

October 4, 2009: I love ironing, it probably comes from when I did it at home in my high school days I was allowed to watch tv. You can see that nothing has changed!

October 3, 2009: Chag Sukkot Sameach!! We had a fin morning at Religious School shaking the lulav and etrog!

October 2, 2009: This little squirrel was so adorable as it munched on its afternoon acorn.

September 28 - October 1

October already, really? How have 9 months of the year gone by!!!

October 1, 2009: This is my left sound generator. Two days ago it arrived in the mail after being gone to get fixed. Tomorrow it's going back in the mail to be fixed AGAIN!!

September 30, 2009: This is Minnow. Minnow is the class pet in the classroom I am interning in. He's a really cute (and chirrpy) little guy!

September 29, 2009: The sky was so blue today! It was the first crisp fall day we have had and was so delightful!

September 28, 2009: I spent Yom Kippur at Chava and Michael's. While breaking the fast Dovi couldn't decide on a salad dressing, and had them all lined up to choose. I saw a photo-up and Michael and Aryeh saw a chance to be goofy!

September 23 - 27

September 27, 2009: I laughed hard when I saw this. I know what it meant, but in my head I could only envision a sign telling me to beware of peds, as in the little stockings women wear under shoes....you know when they come out of the dryer their static electricity is something to be aware of!

September 26, 2009: I went out to have Thai food with a friend. I love the decor of this restaurant. There is a waterfall in one of the stone structures, very cool setting.

September 25, 2009: It's beginning to look a like fall! There is a damp chill in the air, the jeans are out, and the sandals are put away!

September 24, 2009: I mailed my application to Wheelock today. Scotty, the man working at the UPS store was so kind to take a picture with my application all ready to travel to Boston!

September 23, 2009: They finally broke ground (ceremonially) in Tenly Town for the new library! They knocked the old one down when I first arrived at AU...who loves red tape!

September 18 - 22

Happy 5770!

September 22, 2009: Nothing like rotting one's brain after an exam by playing snood! I forgot how much fun that game is and how much time I wasted playing it.....

September 21, 2009: Already through a page on a syllabus!

September 20, 2009: I have this odd skill (not sure if that's the word) where I look at the clock at 1:24 (my birthdate) almost every day.... it's spooky and I finally caught it on camera!

September 19, 2009: Our new fruits for the new year! Sabra and Asian pear - so delicious.

September 18, 2009: Shana Tova - we had honeycrisp apples with blueberry blossom honey to celebrate!

September 13 - 17

September 17, 2009: My dad met Chef Jen Carroll who is a current contestant on Top Chef Las Vegas and got me a personalized autograph!!!!! Is it sad I freak out for a chef's autograph and not the hottest singer?

September 16, 2009: I had to empt my kitchen for a pest inspection. Today I was happy I have 4 cabinets!

September 15, 2009: My to do list for the day, oy vey....

September 14, 2009: This truck is for maintenance supplies, the picture just made me laugh!

September 13, 2009: Fly Eagles Fly!! The Eagles had a great game!! Let's hope this is just the beginning of a great season.

September 10 - 12

September 12, 2009: A new year at BJC. My 5th Judaic class is an adorable bunch and I am looking forward to a new year with them!

September 11, 2009: I was feeling exhausted tonight so I didn't go up to campus for shabbat services or dinner but ordered in much needed Indian food. I had never ordered from this place before and it was so good! Pakoras, Bagan Bartha, and Dal Mahgani...yum.

September 10, 2009: Mindy's aunt got a new cat. Her name is Gizmo and she's 13 weeks old. If you've never held a hairless cat they are really soft in a bald-fuzzy kind of way!

September 4 - 9

Happy 09-09-09!

September 9, 2009: I got a new fridge!!!! After days of the old one going south I finally convinced the maintenance men it was dying and I got this pretty new one! No more dying foods!

September 8, 2009: Poor AU shuttle! I also didn't know they made tow trucks that big! Hope the shuttle doesn't have "shuttle flu"

September 7, 2009: Eli, Max, and I worked on JSA's 2010 budget today. In 3 hours we wrote a 17 page proposal, enclosed fliers from past events, and pictures, phew! Now we submit it and wait!

September 6, 2009: Play ball! I went to the Nationals v. Marlins game with friends today. I brought along my Nikon and its zoom lens! It was so much fun to use - wouldn't know we were in the second to last row by the looks of this picture would you?

September 5, 2009: I went out to our friends the Gaus-Grosses today and Dan and I had quite the game of Jenga! We had it 33 rows high (2 away from the world record) when gravity finally had its way! We had the whole house captivated and very still, even the cats!

September 4, 2009: It's the little things in life.... I love coupons, there aren't many for the foods I buy so when I find ones for products I enjoy I am thrilled. Today I got a letter from home with coupons in it! It made my day!

September 1 - 3

Happy September!

Sept. 3, 2009: Can you see my attractive sandal tan? Yup, I try to wear cute shoes to work today and one of the cute 2nd graders goes - "whoa, your feet are two colors..." thanks!

Sept. 2, 2009: I finally have all my books for classes here. Looks like a good semester!

Sept. 1, 2009: Rent day! My first time paying rent, since my roommate last year submitted the checks. Ah the joys of growing up!