1. Productivity: I have been on a roll since Tuesday. I’ve gotten so much done that I’m actually ahead of my own schedule. Friday night, I wrote a paper, which means I’m completely done with one class. Yesterday, I spent the day completing PhD applications. I was only going to finish the three due on Monday, but I finished them all instead, which means I can take it easy over Christmas break. I asked another professor for a recommendation, and she agreed, so I can finally feel like I’m doing all I can to make this happen.
2. My niece: I’ve already told you I have two amazing and adorable nieces, who for some reason think I’m awesome. I’ve heard this from my step-brother and my step-dad before, but my mom said it again last night. The youngest of my nieces is constantly asking things like, Would Ashley like this? Does Ashley wear dresses? Does Ashley have a bathing suit? What color is it? Would Ashley wear this? Where is Ashley right now? The funniest thing is that even though she’s constantly asking them these questions, she gets really embarrassed when they tell me. My mom is very sensitive to this, so she walked into another room before she told me last night. I don’t know how I got these girls thinking I’m some kind of fashion icon, but I’ll do anything to keep it up. I’ve always wanted to be the cool aunt.
3. The Weather: It’s the weirdest thing. There’s rain in the forecast, and the highs are in the forties. Up until now, it’s pretty much been summer here. No sign of Fall, and definitely nothing like winter. I’m loving this cold weather for two reasons: I need some help getting into the holiday spirit and I love wearing my pea coat, but I haven’t been able to pull it out of my closet for almost a year. I think I’m going to wear it to work today!
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My peat coat is one of the few reasons I like cold weather. Well, really all kinds of winter-wear make me happy.
I am the opposite of you – I would LOVE to get my summer clothes out right now but it’s bloody freezing in scotland. You wanna swap??? Countries, I mean . . .
I wish that some of your productivity would rub off on me! Since November ended it feels like I haven’t done anything worth while at all. Perhaps I can convince myself that I’m just taking advantage of the holiday season. :)
I’m really hoping that when I become an aunt, I’ll be the cool aunt… But I’m betting that I’ll probably become a mother before then, so it’ll equal it out… The hated mother, but also the cool aunt. :p
Aw-she sounds like such a sweet kid! My sister is long past the age where I am the cool one. If anything, she probably can’t believe what a big dork I am!