better late than never…

oh my goodness. sorry for such a prolonged absence…since the end of last semester, i tended to not be at the computer AS much, therefore leading to a decrease in blogging. whoops.

i will do better.

second semster is starting. it’s strange to think that after this one, all i have left is a summer consisting of a second internship and thesis. and then, i’ll. be. done.  M.A. by October. so so strange.

speaking of internships, i’ll be spending the next 3-4 months working an internship for collections management at The Museum of Sex.  i’m super excited, and if nothing else, it should provide some entertaining stories and be a good conversation starter for my resume. be prepared for updates.

(!!!)

thankfully, i was also able to get myself to start running again.  like the title says, better late than never…last week was a slow start, but hopefully by the end of next month, i’ll be back up to 30 or so miles a week, and enter a race. fingers crossed.

also, i’m hoping to get some new things up on my etsy site soon. keep an eye out…

on an unrelated note, I’m totally in love with Amanda Wachob’s tattoo work. the abstract ones are lovely, as are the conceptual ones.

smoked

this year, a few of my christmas gifts involved using a wood-burning tool.  after 5 days, i’ve finally finished the burning process, only to realize that my right hand is now and orange-y brown color.

i literally smoked my hand.  oy.

tasty.

these are smoked pig's ears from PETCO. though my hand isn't as wrinkly or dry, it has a similar color, and probably scent. grosssssss.

libraries

currently working on the last paper for finals, thus ending my first semester of grad school.

also currently working in Avery…the art/architecture library.

totally the best place to work, as 75% of the guys are beard-y and plaid-y.

totally awesome for when i can’t look at the computer anymore.

greenland

a totally awesome slideshow from nytimes.com

night

i should be asleep.

i just can’t stop working…though i think it’s time to try.

i mapped out everything i need to do between now and december 16th. it made me sick. aslkdfjdlkf.

i will leave you with this.  it’s totally beautiful.

embarrassing

embarrassing:  when you are walking around on campus alone, and suddenly you hear someone yell “hey laura!”, so you start to say hi and wave, but quickly choke back your words and move into the awkward-slide-the-hand-over-the-hair-to-look-like-you-meant-to-do-that maneuver when you realize that not only do you not know the person, but they’re speaking to the girl walking directly behind you.

 

this is all hypothetical, of course….

yeah, right.

i’d say that’s pretty accurate.

via married to the sea

slackerss

oops. so, it’s been almost a month’s hiatus? yeah. whoops.  i kept meaning to pop in and share things, but school got the best of me, and resulted in no posting. but OMG! N64! here’s a list of plusses and minuses! let’s see how the month was!

 

• saw neko case, langhorne slim, and devendra banhart within a one week span…that pretty much deserves a million plusses. seriously. best week ever. (+)
• contracted a nasty nasty nasty ear infection.  i don’t think i’ve ever been in that much pain, aside from when i fractured my shin in high school. (-)
• but, after 2 weeks of drops and antibiotics and codeine and stuff, i feel almost normal (+)
• had a visit from a friend, and though it was somewhat awkward at times, i know i enjoyed it immensely. hopefully they feel the same (+)
• haven’t had nearly enough time to make all the things that i want for the etsy shop (-)
• made a calendar and realized that from now until december 14th, i’ll have something due every 3 days for class (-)
• was finally able to make myself start running again (+)

and honestly, i know i’m missing 9 million other things, but i’m not patient enough to try and figure out what those are.

 

also: i’ve become obsessed with ragdoll cats. or any cat that will just flop around in your arms, and have a personality trait described as “love to be held upside down”. 

 

 

hey

bears playing hockey. i know. 

 

a few things:

• new london = in new york times travel section. SEE?? I TOLD YOU SO.   in the article, they mention ATICC, which is currently selling my stuff. so, if that’s not reason alone to go visit, check out the rest of the NYT article and find something else that does.  then, do it.
• or, if that’s not possible, you can just go to my etsy site.  i’m trying to get some stuff done to add to it in time for holidayzzzzz.
• i’m currently in portland, OR.  i needed to take a break. it’s been great. i’ll give more updates when i return (if i return……AND DON’T STAY HERE FOREVER!!!!)

 

 

ackkkk

ughhh. so sickkk.

birthday last weekend was fantastic, minus the fact that i picked up some nasty cold, and have been holed up in bed on and off for the past 5 days.  today is an off day.  after 2 langhorne shows in a row, i think it finally really caught up with me….i slept in to 12 this morning (afternoon?) which i NEVER, EVER do.   ughh.  

so gross.

otherwise, week was good, filled with dopplegangers, great hats, 4th generations, and old new london town.

god, i miss it.

 

ok. time to self medicate with cold medicine (nyquil? at 1?) and perhaps matzoh ball soup, if i’m feeling ambitious.