Wood Block Print
Maybe its because my mom loves Gustav Baumann, or that I had just seen M.C. Escher’s early wood block prints at the museum in the Hague and loved them. But I went to the 4th Street Arts Fair here in town and was drawn to the two booths selling wood block prints. One of the artists was doing goofy prints, but the other one had fun but also beautiful ones. I told Tim I actually bought something and he didn’t believe me until I got home and had proof. I NEVER just up and buy something. And? I don’t even have buyer’s remorse. I love it.
Worked 1 out of the past 4 days, which has been nice. Still hot here though, but thinking of those affected by crazy storms. Even though it didn’t turn out too bad, I’m glad Mitch evacuated. Hoping everyone else is safe. Working on a quilt for baby girl Meouw. Here’s to hoping that she likes, no wait…that she loves purple!
Tim starts back at school tomorrow with a stats class. At least it isn’t with a certain SLIS professor, but still wish him luck anyway!
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A whole weekend spent in town! I was able to go to the Farmer’s Market (sweet potatoes) and Goodwill with Jenn, take two solo bike rides, spend some time getting our garden area ready for planing and having an early semester celebration with Tim at Casablanca, a yummy Moroccan restaurant on 4th. Tim has a few more papers left to turn in this week and then has a WHOLE WEEKEND before Summer Session I starts. He doesn’t need them(cuz he’s smart enough already), but send him brainy thoughts if you think of it.
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Things I think about: food, coffee, being passionate about my work, quilts, fabric, Loki, Tim, classes, going back to school, work, work, work, am I eating enough fruit, going to the farmer’s market, Web 2.0, interns, photography, SPEA, The Commission for Sustainability, recycling, living green, whether I can see the New Pornographers in concert, being a good person, travel, friends, organic food, allergies, natural leave-in conditioner, exercise, switching to gmail, having a baby someday, paint colors, books, The Clash, religion, gardening, health care, family, whether I should get new highlights, crosswords, publicity, and politics.
In no particular order, and not meant to be inclusive or exclusive.
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While I don’t know exactly where he is right now, Tim should officially be done with his first semester as a PhD student. If you get a chance, send him an email of congrats. It was mighty tight down the line, but I believe he pulled it off. Even though he had moments of doubt in himself, I knew he could do it. I am so proud.
Also? I love my neighborhood.
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Tim is getting some studying in before Brad and Sarah drive down from Indy for a Saturday afternoon lunch (probably at Roots). Loki loves to hang out while Tim is reading, often laying on the backpack.
I bought Tim a fancy-pants new messenger bag when he was accepted to grad school, but it turns out it isn’t big enough and is sort of hard to handle on the bike. So he has been using my old army backpack I used in high school! Gina and Jen are sure to remember. I’ll get a good photo of it sometime.
My parents are off to Greece today…wishing them happy and safe travels!
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Under the premise of being broke in the near future, we are spending like fools while we can, preparing for the drought if you will. New phones, new laptop and a new bike for Tim. He is gonna cruise to campus in his new Electra bike. Now we’ll just have to see about a helmet to protect those expensive (”some” would also say extensive) brains.
Spring Fresh
The nights are still cool, but the 80 degree days mean that it is finally spring in southern Texas.
And though we’ve been planning it for over a year now, it is finally official. I keep thinking about things here as my “lasts”. This will be the last time I see tiny leaves on the red maple tree in our back yard. This will be my last mountain cedar allergy season (still on its last legs). Fiesta isn’t too far away, and it will also be my last fiesta in San Antonio.
Don’t get me wrong, while I feel slightly nostalgic about these things, I am completely excited to move…and back to Bloomington no less!
Tim will be a PhD student in Information Science this fall at IU. I am job searching, and we are getting our house ready to sell. There is lots to do, but I know this is the best decision for our family and I. CAN’T. WAIT!
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