prettyemmy

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Chad,

Dunno if you read this but the first film screening starts at 8:00 pm in the Garden Room. The award will be announced after this screening. The films will then show again at 9 and 10. There should be an advert about this in the Dickson Theater. The fashion show will go on about 9:00 and David’s Pegasus will play after this.

Remember, this year the doors open at 5:00 so if you’re in a buying mood or know a rich person who may be, tell them to come on down a bit early and enjoy a quiet look at the pieces.

See y’all later tonight.

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I went to the ol’ stomping grounds today to judge a jingle contest in the FHS library. It was pretty weird to walk in there (second time in 8 years) and actually feel like an adult. I always felt like I still look like a high school student and now I know definitively that I do not. And I’m very happy about that.

I hope I get to see some friends in the sunshine this weekend. And take some naps. And hang out with the boy of my dreams (though that one’s a given).

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Alana: my thoughts exactly only substitute the Longs instead of the Smiths and the vague term “study abroad” instead of Chicago.

Usually when I update on here it’s to muse over randomness (or greatness) in my life and, mid-type, I realize I shouldn’t be “saying” these things “out loud.” So I usually just end up sending shout outs to those people I care about (who are usually readers and not typists.)

When I move away I imagine my words will be gulped up and responded to more fervently than right now.

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Happy Birthday Tommy! It was great catching up with you and Miranda just a bit over this weekend.

Happy Birthday, Jason! Sorry George and I lamed out last night. We were watching the Count of Monte Cristo…..

AND:

In case any of y’all wanted to know–I chose Michigan. Ann Arbor is only 4 hours from Toronto. I will be pretending to live in Canada for the next two years.

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3 things:

Tommy, you took your post down too fast. I started reading it earlier today with intense interest (as always) and then got distracted by “work.” Please, for my intellectual musing sake, please leave your posts up longer.

Jake, I’m so happy you posted that video and it automatically plays. I just watched it and grumble laughed to myself. At work. In the Children’s Library. I LOVE seeing small children run over by animals.

Laura Hobbs, I don’t know if you read my posts–but I was one of those randos who showed up to your reception. I felt terrible. I still do. I will never get over it. I’m so sorry (for real).

I think I might be ready for this weekend. Or at least certain aspects of it.

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Jason and Genevieve: You are both very good people. Thank you.

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This was forwarded to all staff at the FPL.. it makes me laugh. This is totally common knowledge and if you don’t ever order veggies with your meal, who the fuck are you anyway? I love the very last sentence…

“Here are some helpful tips from Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield!

Be Active & Stay Well.

With a little extra planning and careful attention to details like sauces, dressings and the proverbial “bread basket” appetizer, it is possible to enjoy a dinner out with family and friends and still feel as though you’ve eaten healthy.

Here are some tips to help you think along those lines:

* As a beverage, ask for water, fat-free milk or unsweetened tea.

* Ask for whole wheat bread at your favorite sandwich shop.

* Before dinner, start your meal with a salad packed with fresh
veggies, to help control hunger and give you a feeling of being satisfied before you overdo it with later courses.

* Always request salad dressing served “on the side”; and learn to
enjoy your greens without gobbing on high-fat dressing.

* Choose an entrée that includes vegetables, like stir fry with
white chicken meat, kebobs on a skewer or a pasta dish that includes some meat but lots of colorful vegetables.

As you can see, without making drastic changes, you can keep your dining out within the healthier eating range and still enjoy time spent with family and friends.

source: United States Dept. of Agriculture”

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Robin, I’m sorry I didn’t call you back yesterday–I was still recovering from Hot Sports part 2. You probably know what happened if you talked to Ashley.

Graduate schoolS why are you so hard to choose? Michigan’s in the running. Again. I don’t understand how this works…..

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I’m on an ordering frenzy (ordering other people’s books here is kind of fun but not so much when you have to do it for 8 hours a day because we’re behind on current books) and I am falling out of my chair with boredom and I’ve been at work for less than two hours. I’m sick of ordering books like Vampire Academy and Oh my Goth!

I work at a library so that I get to do a variety of activities and wander around a big building at intervals. I also get to talk to crazy people which is usually entertaining. I don’t work at a library so I can stare at a computer all day and get eye strain.

Bah. This will be done soon. And anyway: Hot Springs races here I come.

In other news, last night I had two novel experiences:

The first of hopefully many very, very domestic nights with the Love, giving me a warm fuzzy feeling.

And

The first of hopefully many beer drinking nights with professional colleagues (library ladies/friends). We are the next generation of Librarians. We have tattoos, trendy glasses, and very sharp tongues. We also like cheap beer. It was kind of awesome.

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Robin,

That’s why I’m a librarian. All that intellectual freedom rubs off in other ways, too. Read over your policy manual again to see if they have anything in there about visual tattoos. If they don’t, then I’d probably not say anything until you’re ready to start wearing short sleeves. And then maybe say something to your supervisor along the lines of “Hey, just to let you know, I have tattoos on my arms that will show when I wear short sleeves. They’re about Science.” Do you work with the public? If so, be prepared to answer the “What’s that mean on your arm?” question with a very short but perky quip. I have to say, though, my tattoo on my forearm is a bit more discreet than yours, so I usually don’t get asked about mine on a daily basis. And no one at work has ever given me shit for it, either.

Daniel and Martha–I love you guys. I miss you guys. Will y’all be in town over the summer at all????????? AND: Martha, I just saw your little sister and she cut her hair! And she looks so much like you I almost did a double take! Young Martha Pettit 2.0!

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Will someone please give me multiple thousands of dollars (say $50,000-$75,000) for graduate school? So I can get two master’s degrees at once and probably kill myself in the process?

Thanks.

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Steph:

The only party I’ve been to like that was a Slumber Party. Y’all know what that is, right? I’ll fill you in on the details sometime at the bar. They’re pretty terrible.

Gah.

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