Grotero

As I taught my Korean class last night, I spotted a cockroach crawling around, too close for comfort. I couldn't move because of my class. I just had to sit there and watch it conquer territories in the dining room, until it disappeared behind a bag of soil in the corner. I remembered that cockroaches travel in pairs, that they only come indoors because they are curious creatures, and then they get lost and can't get back outside.

Of course, I forgot about it when class was over. I'm not forgetting it now.

Sad Things About Growing Up

1) Removing The Doors as my voicemail message after eight years (the whole time I've had a cell phone!).

Thesis Reading

When I attended a seminar on how to give a good thesis reading, Philip and Clyde's best advice was not to give a reading,but instead, give a performance. So if I look a little upset in this picture, don't worry, it's all part of the performance. 

March Madness is over

At least my March Madness. This past month I have interviewed for jobs, taken the Praxis, started a new Korean semester, and gone on a quick weekend trip. This past week I have turned in my thesis, turned in my last official assignment, and gave my thesis reading. Holy Moly. I feel a thousand pounds lighter.

I thought I'd be jumping around with happiness at finishing all of this. And believe me, I am relieved. I've watched a television show, a movie, and a documentary this morning, and I didn't feel one once of guilt about what I should have been doing. But in place of the pressure I'm feeling quite sad that this whole experience is coming to an end. I feel like I'm just beginning to figure a few things out. Now I need about 10 more years to really get in a routine. So, how about that UNCW? Would you mind extending the program another 8 years?

whoops, 1 post late

This is my 301st post!

TimTan...haha, get it? Like TimTam?

Also, I finished another draft of my thesis. 2 down, 10 zillion to go! But my wonderful friends, the Taylors, and Tim helped me celebrate.

Aren't these flowers beautiful? Everyone should place an order at Carolina Beach Blooms. 

Mr. Smart

Tim got accepted to all of the schools he applied to! (Well, technically he hasn't heard from Tennessee, but that was at the bottom of his list for whatever reason, so we don't feel like it counts.)

Where will we be this time next year? Wilmington? DC? Chapel Hill? Denton? Fayetteville? Those are the front runners, in no particular order.

March Madness

I really love March Madness. College basketball is my favorite sport in general, and I think the tournament is the best thing the sporting world has ever produced. The storylines, the buzzer beaters, the giants toppling, the four games going on at once, ahhh!

We're living in the heat of the UNC/Duke rivalry. It was especially fun this year, as both teams were really good. They played each other three times before the season, and could have played a fourth if Duke hadn't of lost in the Sweet Sixteen. I was a fan of JJ Redick in his day, so I've always aligned myself as a Duke fan. But last night we watched the game with other young couples from our church, most of whom were UNC alums, and since Tim is considering UNC.... well....don't tell my fellow Duke fans, but I think my allegiance switched. (Plus, I'm a little mad at Duke, because I had them winning the whole thing and they let me down. But I'll always love Coach K, who loves college basketball maybe a little more than I do, since he's stuck around all this time. I love a good story of loyalty. And I will also love JJ Redick, even though we're both married now.)