Almost Wordless Wednesday: For My Dad

Here at school, we take our lawn just as serious as our buildings. And it better look gorgeous for spring.

Baseball, Not So Much

I was going to take part in Ten on Tuesday, for fun. But the questions were all about baseball and while I love sports, I don't have much baseball experiences to share - watching, playing, or anything.

I've been to a handful of baseball games in my life and live games (when the sun is shining and the beer is cold) are a lot of fun.

Growing up, the sum total of my baseball experience in terms of playing was one year of t-ball. That's it. No softball. No little league. Nada.

So while I don't feel like answering ten questions about baseball, I'm perfectly comfortable writing a few sentences.

I'm attempting to get some school work done tonight, but my sister has Queer Eye for the Straight Guy on Netflix Instant right now, so productivity has gone down the tube.

I have my last class of the quarter tomorrow, which means presentation time. Then there's just a 15-page paper standing between me, spring break, and all the college basketball I could ask for.

And look! Second blog post this week. Things are looking up.

Years Later

Hi! Remember me. I blog here very occasionally.

This past week wasn't a planned break, but I had school stuff to get done (still in progress), was fighting a cold, and had a few other items come up along the way.

Plus, I wasn't feeling very wordy and it's hard to write blogposts if you don't know what to say.

But I'm not leaving forever. This weekend I plan to ease back into my semi-regularly scheduled programming. (Meaning I'm setting the bar low for myself.)

I have tried to comment on blogs while I've been on break. But if I missed your blog, let me know.

One of those "things" that came up: Draw Something. Are you playing? Hit me up (username: ewiley), because what I really need right now is more distractions. That 15-page law paper will be fine as long as I perfect my stick figures.

I hope you are having a wonderful, lazy, relaxed Sunday. Or just a wonderful one.

Networking, Eating, and Sweats

Yesterday, after a full day of hanging out babysitting (legos are my friend--seriously, so much better than make believe), I stopped by the house for a quick outfit change and headed to the park and ride to catch the bus downtown.

Side note: my university ID also functions as a bus pass (which we pay for each quarter), so I've been working hard to take the bus when possible. Especially when headed downtown since parking is such a pain and not cheap.

There was a networking happy hour for my program at a local university. The company that hosted us (with amazing food! and drinks!) also gave a presentation on their global apprenticeship program. I've really enjoyed that my program has worked to build connections in the professional community as give us, as students, a chance to learn more about the industry outside of the classroom.

After the happy hour, a number of students continued to a local restaurant and bar to relax and catch up. We quickly took over the place, both with our size and our noise. :)

Then my driving buddy gave me a ride home (she only lives a few blocks away and I was even in bed before midnight. 

This morning I woke up to Skype with my cousin who is Finnish, but volunteering in Israel. It's fun to hear about her adventures and just to catch up. After spending 6 weeks together this summer and luckily getting along really well. We keep in pretty constant contact.

Then I met with a friend for breakfast/brunch at a local all night diner that specializes in grease and an atmosphere that has remained fairly constant since the building was constructed in the '50s (meaning it hasn't ever been upgraded). Their 6- and 12-egg omelets were even featured on an episode of Man v. Food.

Since then I've been home, being somewhat productive on school work, watching college basketball, and wearing my sweatpants like a champ. I have plans for G+ hangout later tonight, sushi with my sister, and a couple options for meeting up with friends. 

For someone who spends a good chunk of her time at home in sweatpants (it's what I do. Can someone pay for me it, pretty please?), it's almost as if I have a real life.

I hope everyone else is enjoying their weekend as much as I am, even if my school's team lost out on a chance to clinch the conference title today.

Happy Saturday!!! I hope it's as sunny there as it is here.

Awkward and Awesome: Awkward Wins

I have big plans over the next day or so. Babysitting. I'm pretty excited about it. I'll probably walk away with some good awkward and awesome moments for next week, too.

Awkward:
- Accidentally driving in the carpool lane while by myself. No idea how that happened. And no, I wasn't talking on the phone, texting, or even messing with the music.
- My grandpa made me kiss him twice yesterday on the lips as my dad and I were leaving. We are not a kissing family. Also, my dad got a handshake. (SN: my grandpa has Alzheimer's. This is not normal behavior.)
- First I miss out on celebrating National Margarita Day, then National Pancake Day. That's just not right.
- Realizing that I had missed a call from UPS at the front door and running into the street in my sweats and bare feet. But I got the package!
- I'm totally sitting in the dark as I write this. Sweet.

Awesome:
- My friend (who I had brunch with last week) had her baby on Feb. 29th. A little leap day baby! So exciting! I hope I get to meet her soon.
- Not having to babysit until 9:30 (instead of 8) tomorrow morning. That extra sleep is much appreciated.
- Brunch plans for Saturday. I'm always excited about brunch. Best meal ever.

Honestly, I know I had more awesome in my week than that, but it's late and nothing is coming to mind. So awkward rules the week.

Help me out by sharing what was awesome in your week!

Semi-Wordless Wednesday: Recently

 Delicious chili and cider during the Super Bowl (not so recently).

 One of my favorite necklaces.

 Cupcake leftovers.

Fun neapolitan DIY nails. 

My workout watch. Bright and cheery. 

 When the President was in town.

The sibs and I enjoying some grown carrots. (This was a year or two ago.) 

Delicious cupcakes during happy hour. My favorite local place!

My wish for you all!

Happy Wednesday!!!

GFC and Following

Hi blog friends! I just wanted to write a quick post letting you know about the changes coming to Blogger tomorrow.

(That's really soon.)

You've probably heard by now that Google Friend Connect is going away. Google is no longer supporting the service. Blogger-based blogs will now have Following instead, which will function the same and be maintained by Blogger itself.

The big change is for non-Blogger blogs, which have been using GFC. To continue to follow those blogs, add them to you reader, follow the RSS feed, or follow on Bloglovin' if they are signed up there.

There was surprisingly little information available about this issue from Google or Blogger, but for a good post on the switch, go here.

This really shouldn't affect my readers, but I just wanted to give you all a heads up.

P.S. Happy leap day!