FOR TODAY June 3...

Outside My Window... rain. It was painfully humid this morning, so I'm glad it finally "broke" and just started raining.

I am thinking... that it would be a good day just to go back to bed.

I am thankful for... come on, must you ask?

From the kitchen... feeling a little under the weather, so right now, I've got a cup of cocoa and an orange.

I am wearing... a skirt and t-shirt.

I am creating... a few different things, but mostly just the aforementioned socks, which are coming along nicely (although I haven't gotten to the hard part yet).

I am going... to bed early tonight.

I am reading... "Liberating Liturgies", the latest in the on-going parade of scary books found in the library and other various places. Credit for finding this one goes to Kim; I can't imagine why she thought of me when she saw it :-P

I am hoping... that I don't end up working on Thursday or Friday.

I am hearing... the rain. An added bonus: the weather made the masonry work stop early for the day, so they've been quiet for the last few hours. Also, I think I found the perfect soundtrack for a rainy afternoon.

Around the house... sorting the necessary stuff out from the unnecessary in hopes of getting it out of my way soon.

One of my favorite things... having nothing to do but curl up and read.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Oh, you know, this and that; work, read, maybe a few other things coming up this weekend.

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FOR TODAY May 27...

Outside My Window... darkness. I did notice, though, that the accursed masonry work they're doing on this building seems to be making progress. For some reason, they have to replace a 3-brick-high section of the wall all around the building, and the concrete dust means that we have to shut our AC off from 9-5 and cover the vents with these cumbersome plastic shields.

I am thinking... that actually going out running on three consecutive days is a new personal record.

I am thankful for... roommates with whom I get along well. I'll use that one tomorrow; as I was writing, the hall director came in with a room/front door key for me.

From the kitchen... because we had staff training this evening, ORLH paid for us to eat in the dining hall. Well, the roommates and I are pretty sure that we built up a tolerance to DH food, and it's completely gone now.

I am wearing... sweats and a t-shirt, having just gone for a run.

I am creating... a pair of socks. It's a big experiment, and I'm sure I'll end up tearing it out more than once.

I am going... to spend tomorrow in staff training, learning that there's no "i" in "team".

I am reading... a book I found while browsing in the library over the weekend: "The Catholic Youth's Guide to Life and Love". Published in 1960, it's pretty interesting, actually; I'll probably end up writing a post on it later this week.

I am hoping... that Alumni Reunion weekend (which actually runs Thursday-Saturday) isn't as much of a headache as it sounds like it's going to be. 240 members of the class of '68 in our dorm. Between the three staff members, we need to cover the front desk from 8:00am-midnight every day.

I am hearing... the air coming out of the vents next to me. The clicking of my keyboard.

Around the house... I'm not expecting to be in my room a lot this week, so I'm going to have to try not to just toss stuff on the floor when I pop in and out.

One of my favorite things... free food.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Staff training tomorrow, reunion weekend

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FOR TODAY May 26...

Outside My Window... caution tape and the tires of a cherry picker (I'm in the kitchen, where the window is at ground level).

I am thinking... that I really need to get used to metal handles on saucepans, before I burn myself again.

I am thankful for... air conditioning.

From the kitchen... pasta boiling on the stove, ready to become tuna salad for dinner. I baked biscuits for breakfast yesterday and have some left over.

I am wearing... earth tones.

I am creating... hmm...I put a face on my teddy bear yesterday. Does that count?

I am going... to get some work done this afternoon.

I am reading... same old, same old.

I am hoping... that the pollen miraculously goes away.

I am hearing... water boiling. It's actually kind of a strange sound when you stop and listen to it.

Around the house... I'm very glad for AC.

One of my favorite things... a warm bed.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Staff training tomorrow and Wednesday, and then it's alumni reunion weekend, so I'll probably be pretty busy.

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FOR TODAY May 24...

Outside My Window... is the great unknown. My shades are drawn and I'm done with the outside world for the day.

I am thinking... that I accomplished something good today.

I am thankful for... a hot cup of tea.

From the kitchen... the aforementioned tea. Cinnamon stick, in this case.

I am wearing... my pajamas: flannel pants and a sweatshirt.

I am creating... the perfect environment for a good night's sleep.

I am going... to 7:00 Mass in the morning.

I am reading... the same book I've been working on.

I am hoping... that I get a room key soon so that I can come and go from the building with the knowledge that I'll be able to get back in.

I am hearing... the season finale of House. Thank you, Mom!

Around the house... I have a bit of a headache, which isn't helped by the fact that my roommate got bored and decided to dye her hair. Ach, that smell!

One of my favorite things... a warm bed.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Work, work, lay outside in the sun and read a book.

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FOR TODAY May 23...

Outside My Window... in the hallway, there's a line for the bathroom. A line! After a week of having it almost to myself, I'm going to have to adjust my shower schedule...

I am thinking... that I don't want to make a career out of desk clerking.

I am thankful for... a place to which I can escape at the end of a long day.

From the kitchen... I'm just finally eating dinner, even though it's 10:00 (I'm been working since noon). Just rice, milk, and cinnamon/sugar. Not much, but I'm tired, and it only took me 10 minutes.

I am wearing... a skirt, blouse, and nifty Staff ID badge.

I am creating... a reading list for the summer.

I am going... to wake up early and do something useful.

I am reading... David Copperfield, although I made significant progress today.

I am hoping... that I don't feel quite so brain-dead in the morning.

I am hearing... the canasta party out in the lounge.

Around the house... same old, same old

One of my favorite things... the chance to read a good book without interruption.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: I'd don't actually have any plans for tomorrow. At some point, I'd like to venture out to the Farmers' Market...

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FOR TODAY May 22...

Outside My Window... is dark, except for lights on in a room on the other half of the building. Since we're the only occupied room right now, that's a little weird...

I am thinking... about what wonderfully useful things I'm going to do tomorrow.

I am thankful for... the Catechism, wherein I find things so clearly stated, that I spent hours trying to articulate (more on that later).

From the kitchen... pizza during a staff meeting. Really, though, I do cook! I made up something with rice, chicken, lemon juice, and basil yesterday, and it was quite edible.

I am wearing... jeans and a sweater. I can't wait until Monday, when it's supposed to get up to 75 degrees and stay there.

I am creating... a cassock for my teddy bear (pictures to come when he's finished).

I am going... to go crazy if I don't get a key soon. As it is, my ID doesn't work in the door, and I don't have a key for my room or the front door, so I take my chances every time I leave the building.

I am reading... David Copperfield (yes, still. It's a long book.)

I am hoping... that I can get back into a normal sleep pattern (by which I mean up by 7:30). Circumstances seem to be conspiring against me, though.

I am hearing... chatting with my roommate. From her accent, I would've guessed she was from Chicago, but it turns out she's from Southern Michigan.

Around the house... found my shoes today!

One of my favorite things... really cold grapefruit juice. Is it strange that that's one of my favorite drinks? It's part of my top-secret, stay-up-until-4:00, finals-week ritual.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Actually start work tomorrow. Our first conference comes in at noon. It's the Medjugorie conference; the average attendee age is 80.

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FOR TODAY May 21...

Outside My Window... is the ever-present florescent light in the hallway that never.turns.off. Given that we're in a converted study lounge, there are lots of windows facing the hallway, and they're covered by woefully inadequate curtains. We now understand why the previous occupants of the room had their wardrobes against the windows.

I am thinking... about doing something productive today.

I am thankful for... this website, plus left-over print quota, plus a nice color printer.

From the kitchen... I just figured out this morning that the fridge wasn't turned on. Whoops.

I am wearing... a blue flowered skirt and blue shirt.

I am creating... a homey little corner for myself.

I am going... to meet Kim at Mass soon, and then taking her grocery shopping. I really hope she doesn't need too much, because my car is quite full with my surplus stuff.

I am reading... David Copperfield (yes, still. It's a long book.)

I am hoping... that the next few weeks go by quickly.

I am hearing... The Muppet Show on my computer. Netflix rocks.

Around the house... things are beginning to get sorted out.

One of my favorite things... a good cup of coffee.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Work tomorrow, getting some useful things done.

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FOR TODAY May 20...
Outside My Window... it still looks like it's going to rain. Lovely view of Flanner and Grace, though.
I am thinking... about how on earth I'm going to make my stuff fit in this room.
I am thankful for... having my bed cleaned off and sheets on it last night.
From the kitchen... going out to lunch with the Hall Staff.
I am wearing... jeans and my Right to Life hoodie. It's cold out and I don't feel like putting a lot of effort into being cute today.
I am creating... a little bit of art.
I am going... to go on a (mostly unnecessary) tour of the building at noon, and then to lunch.
I am reading... only when I accomplish some unpacking today.
I am hoping... that I find a few things (my cardstock and allergy meds, mostly) soon.
I am hearing... one of my roommates un-pack. Probably what I should be doing.
Around the house... I can actually sit at my desk, so I suppose that's something.
One of my favorite things... having an orderly space in which to work.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: more unpacking, more settling in.
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FOR TODAY May 19...
Outside My Window... it looks like it might rain soon. The whole university is quiet.
I am thinking... that I didn't appreciate this past year enough while it was here.
I am thankful for... uncountable blessings that have made themselves manifest in the last little while.
From the kitchen... crackers and granola bars that happened to be on top of my bags of food.
I am wearing... the same clothes I wore yesterday. I haven't really had a chance to unpack all my clothes yet.
I am creating... a cozy little corner in my too-small dorm room.
I am going... to get as much unpacking done as possible before I collapse into bed.
I am reading... nothing too substantial today. I read a bit of "David Copperfield" when I woke up at 4:15 and couldn't get back to sleep.
I am hoping... that I'll be able to fit everything into the aforementioned tiny room.
I am hearing... birds outside, and whatever comes up randomly on iTunes. It keeps playing really melancholic songs. Not helping my general mood right now.
Around the house... too much stuff, not enough space.
One of my favorite things... a good night's sleep.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: unpack, settle in
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How I propose to to do this...

I'd like to get into the habit of posting more regularly, and I recently found a fun idea that I think will give me a little motivation/content for a daily post: The Simple Woman's Daybook. I think the concept itself is obvious enough that I don't need to explain it, so here goes:

FOR TODAY May 18...

Outside My Window... is dark, but I know that there's a large construction project going on.

I am thinking... about moving all my stuff into my new room tomorrow.

I am thankful for... an amazing friend who has made this the best year of my life.

From the kitchen... there isn't much, since I haven't started cooking for myself yet (that'll come tomorrow or Tuesday).

I am wearing... the clothes that I set out for myself when I went to bed at 5:15 after packing all night.

I am creating... a blog post. I'm too tired to do much else right now.

I am going... to miss Mary Liz.

I am reading... the last sentence I wrote. (In my spare time, David Copperfield).

I am hoping... that tomorrow's move goes off without a hitch.

I am hearing... the few other people who are using the library computers.

Around the house... my life is in boxes.

One of my favorite things... polyphony and other choral music. After an intense week of choir rehearsals and concerts, I can't get the music out of my head (which is okay).

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Tomorrow: move into my summer room; say goodbye to Mary Liz. Rest of the Week: Settle in, work on some random projects, start my real job.

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