Lots of things to talk about today, not much about India...just a warning. I'm actually wondering if I will continue blogging after I get back just about life and my experiences. If you would consider reading that, do let me know!!
So to start off, this Wednesday-Sunday is a break from school! Who new? Everyone is off enjoying Kerala or Varanasi, but I chose to stay home to get some work done, and to just relax. The plans were to go everywhere, and see and do everything!! I just needed time to get my s*** together, as they say so I'm 'relaxing' while I scramble to get everything done. In addition to the 7 final papers I have (5 of which are 5,000+ words), I have to figure out my senior year credits (lolz, trying super hard to graduate on time), and make plans for the summer. For those who are interested I did get the State Farm internship opportunity in VA (woot woot!) but I decided it is better for me in the long and short run to stay home this summer. I need to take summer classes and bond with the fam after being so far away for so long.
Being alone for such a long time, with productivity being the attempted activity, weird things happen. For example, I am now obsessed with DIY blogs. DIY = Do It Yourself, as in craft people making crafts. Yes. Katie Stiefel now wants to make clothes and things. I told you India was changing me ;) My favorite right now is sweet-verbena.blogspot.com I may or may not have read through the entire thing, bookmarking like a madwoman. So. There's that. I'm also developing an unhealthy relationship with Pinterest. On the plus side, it has completely replaced my obsession with imgfave...gotta look on the bright side I suppose.
In addition to this blogging craze, there is something else I do when I get really really stressed...I shop. I can hear mom going "uh ohhh" as she reads this. Yeah...not good. In my defense it is all stuff that I need/have wanted for almost a year. Also, I hardly ever go shopping so when I do the $$ amount hurts a little, but that's just because it's not spread out, right? ...Right? So here's what I have bought (deep breath Mom): Watch and socks from Etsy (I love Etsy! You should all check it out and shop there!!!), Steve Madden boots (Dolla dolla bills y'all. But I have been searching for the perfect boot for 3 years, and I had a 15% coupon...are you convinced yet?), and wedges and a bag (to match the boots, also necessary...) from Target. Phew. So yeah, get ready for the packages Mom, and try not to kill me. Please.
Also I just discovered this website http://textsfromhillaryclinton.tumblr.com/ High-larious. Well some of them. But the few that are golden are totally worth it.
This is one of my faves, though most of them are political and equally humorous...also this post could use a picture.
And I met Auntie's grandson today! I think he is about 5 and just about the cutest gosh-darn thing I have ever laid eyes on.
UPDATE: I am now headed to the mall. For gifts!!...mostly. But hey I'm getting out of the house for the first time in days. Fair trade-off...?
So to start off, this Wednesday-Sunday is a break from school! Who new? Everyone is off enjoying Kerala or Varanasi, but I chose to stay home to get some work done, and to just relax. The plans were to go everywhere, and see and do everything!! I just needed time to get my s*** together, as they say so I'm 'relaxing' while I scramble to get everything done. In addition to the 7 final papers I have (5 of which are 5,000+ words), I have to figure out my senior year credits (lolz, trying super hard to graduate on time), and make plans for the summer. For those who are interested I did get the State Farm internship opportunity in VA (woot woot!) but I decided it is better for me in the long and short run to stay home this summer. I need to take summer classes and bond with the fam after being so far away for so long.
Being alone for such a long time, with productivity being the attempted activity, weird things happen. For example, I am now obsessed with DIY blogs. DIY = Do It Yourself, as in craft people making crafts. Yes. Katie Stiefel now wants to make clothes and things. I told you India was changing me ;) My favorite right now is sweet-verbena.blogspot.com I may or may not have read through the entire thing, bookmarking like a madwoman. So. There's that. I'm also developing an unhealthy relationship with Pinterest. On the plus side, it has completely replaced my obsession with imgfave...gotta look on the bright side I suppose.
In addition to this blogging craze, there is something else I do when I get really really stressed...I shop. I can hear mom going "uh ohhh" as she reads this. Yeah...not good. In my defense it is all stuff that I need/have wanted for almost a year. Also, I hardly ever go shopping so when I do the $$ amount hurts a little, but that's just because it's not spread out, right? ...Right? So here's what I have bought (deep breath Mom): Watch and socks from Etsy (I love Etsy! You should all check it out and shop there!!!), Steve Madden boots (Dolla dolla bills y'all. But I have been searching for the perfect boot for 3 years, and I had a 15% coupon...are you convinced yet?), and wedges and a bag (to match the boots, also necessary...) from Target. Phew. So yeah, get ready for the packages Mom, and try not to kill me. Please.
Also I just discovered this website http://textsfromhillaryclinton.tumblr.com/ High-larious. Well some of them. But the few that are golden are totally worth it.
This is one of my faves, though most of them are political and equally humorous...also this post could use a picture.
And I met Auntie's grandson today! I think he is about 5 and just about the cutest gosh-darn thing I have ever laid eyes on.
UPDATE: I am now headed to the mall. For gifts!!...mostly. But hey I'm getting out of the house for the first time in days. Fair trade-off...?
Make sure you get something from India for you. Yes, like an elephant.
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Sounds great, Sweetie. I look forward to getting the packages, which of course means, you're coming home soon:) have fun shopping!
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