etoille

i'm the worst about updating. so here's a quick run-down:

i magically became single again. get this: i got dumped because i was planning on leaving for grad school in the fall. now, for completely academic reasons, i decided to defer my applications for a year, meaning that i'm not leaving. somehow, i am still the mayor of dumpsville.

my thesis presentation & defense went really well. my supposedly "nemesis professor" even shook my hand afterward. i am such a nerd that i thought "this is one of the best days of my life."

i want to get a new tattoo soon. cherry blossoms! more specific: a big cherry blossom branch wrapping my right arm. along with this, i'm going to get my organ painted. rather, my brother is painting the back particle board for christmas. happy holidays, here's a picture of a tree.

my old favorite beer was shiner. my current staple beers (something i would drink anywhere, anytime) are stelle & francis kanner. my new favorite beer is a hibernation ale. or a locally brewed one called hop gold. i like light, hoppy beers. generally, i prefer beer as a source of alcohol. i also tend to enjoy beer over (or maybe in the place of) food.

i built a giant gingerbread house. however, we're not allowed to take pictures in the store for outside distribution, so i can't show it to you all. but the dimensions are 1.5 feet by 2.5 feet, and it's 2 feet tall, plus a chimney. the entire thing is coated in chocolate royal icing with a mosaic of chocolatey treats, including bunnies, espresso beans, pecans, etc. the roof is covered in rice-crispy-treat shingles. it took forever.

my band recently inducted some new members: flute, cello & drums. this being said, we will soon be the. best. band. ever. hopefully we'll do some recording before i go back to school in the spring & i will share the results.

i suppose it's about time that i quit putting off my finals and just freaking finish them.

hugs, kisses, & splinter removals,
etoille