One of my very best memories for all time happened last night.
Alex and I were watching Christmas Vacation snuggled up on the couch with the Christmas lights on, feeling very warm and cozy, him propped up, me in my nook ... when the little dog (who cannot be left out) waddled her way up onto the couch with us, stretched completely across our two laps, put her chin on my leg, and snored for the remainder of the movie.
Perfect night.
I added a neat-o little gadget today. Check out the "Quote of the Day" to the right. It changes daily without me having to do anything at all ... just like magic.
Well, I have been totally neglecting journaling lately. Work, Master's, and Puppy occupy so much of my time, it's amazing I find time to have a "life" of any kind.
Work and Master's are just that ... necessary and not always tons of fun ... no surprises there.
Puppy, or "Kimbo Slice," as Alex calls her, is growing like a little weed. She's getting bigger and bigger, as is her personality. She's a super-awesome puppy ... can be quite spirited at times, but overall, couldn't ask for a better little dog. Right now it is all about training, and training is all about patience. She's "getting it," though. Sheesh, Alex taught her her how to "Sit" in less than 4 hours!! Girl gots the smarts!
I am happy that it has actually been getting cold here. We've had a few days of Indian Summer, but for the most part, the temperature has actually been dropping. In fact, I think we had our first freeze last night. I definitely felt it when my bare feet hit the hardwood floor this morning. Yikes!
Oops ... must go! The little one is rousing, time to go outside.
This is our new puppy, Kimber. She is an Alaskan Malamute, 8 weeks and 3 days old, and I am totally and completely in love with her. She's the funniest, cutest, sweetest, smartest, most precious little thing I have ever seen. I couldn't be happier. :)
Today has been a really good day. We stayed in bed until about noon, then made coffee, waffles, and bacon. It was deeeeee-licious! I've spent couple of hours since cleaning the kitchen just to mess it up again. We are headed to Nikki and Joe's tonight to watch the Tech vs UT game. I'm baking brownies and making some queso in the crock pot. Football and queso go together like peanut butter and jelly - I'm telling you the truth. (I should probably blame Aunt Kay for this.)
I'm excited about the game tonight. I have no idea when I started enjoying football so much, but it has happened. I think it has to do with the hint of Fall creeping in, with the grilling and the excitement. I don't know ... I just really look forward to football season these days.
School so far this semester has is going very well. I'm still trying to do whatever I can do go above and beyond. I am determined to get a good job next school year and graduate (eventually) at the top of my graduate class. I do this so that I can perhaps write my own ticket into a Ph.D. program ... and, of course, a better job once I graduate.
Still trying to think about where I might attempt the Ph.D. I mean, I have plenty of time to suss it out, but I think our discussions are centered around either Austin or Denver. Both have good schools, and both are pretty awesome cities.
Yeah, I'll admit it ... I miss Austin a little. It's a really fantastic city ... even with the horrendous traffic. The food there is top notch, and the atmosphere is just ... cool. The heat, I could definitely do without. I felt like I was dying during the summers ... and I hate not having all four season ... but, even so ... great city, and I do miss living there. (Oh, "Ode to 'Alamo' ...")
I'm also thinking of reading the Sookie Stackhouse novels. I have no idea why I feel inclined to mention that on here, but there it is. We watch Tru Blood like it's some sort of crack, and I hear the books are better than the show. So, I'm going to give it a go. I just need something fun to balance all of the required reading I do for school.
Oops! Buzz go the brownies. Time for me to cool them off, cut them up, get ready, and head out for some at-the-house tailgating. Whoooo-hooooo!!!
(And, P.S., the Jimmy Eat World station on Pandora is the coolest thing since pockets. Seriously ... check it out!)
