20091231

Thankful Thursday - A Year of Gratitude

As it is the last day of 2009, I want to express my thanks to the people, rabbits, and stars that made 2009 a successful and exciting year for me.I am thankful for...Angie, Carolyn, Ursula, the volunteers, and the incredible children I worked with at Primary Children's. I miss holding infants, losing...

20091230

Written Wednesday - 40 Things in December

(I stole this from a writing prompt website... lets see how I do...)Finished my first quarter of grad school.Met Kevin and John.Got to know Sarah better.Ate at Tercero Dining Commons -- gluten-free options!Wrote cards, made mix cds, and picked two pictures to print out for friends.Wrote two papers.Wrote...

20091229

Tasty Tuesday - Gluten-Free Options

This is sort of for self-reference, but other people may find it handy.Salt Lake City:Cafe RioPei WeiChipotleThaifoonZ'TejasThe Old Spaghetti FactorySage's CafeRed IguanaSalt Lake Pizza & Pasta (limited to salads)Vertical Diner (limited to salads)Pier 47 Pizza (downtown only)Wendy'sDavis:Farmer's...

20091228

Scholarly Sunday - Educated and Employed Women

Dear Blogosphere,An old friend of mine got back from her LDS mission and gave a talk yesterday (erm, sorry about the belated posts... ha ha). Afterwards, family, neighbors and friends co-mingled at her brother's house. One person, after asking me what I was doing, stated, "I didn't know there was such...

20091226

Fantasy Friday - Plans for Next Weekend

In one week, I will be home (?) in Davis. So I need to make some plans for January 1st, 2nd, and 3rd...So I have to do probably two trips to the grocery store, one trip to Target and another to Save Mart. Stock up on rice, pasta sauce, tofu, etc. I will try to get those done the first day I'm back....

Thankful Thursday - Past Due

I am thankful for...Friends with whom you can share the most intimate of detailsA particular floppy-eared rabbit who sweetly nudges my hand when he wants a nice pettingMy aunt and uncle who went out of their way to make me a gluten-free meal on Christmas EveThe moment of brief euphoria after a little...

20091223

Written Wednesday - Sense

I stood on the pier. The waves crashed beneath me. The salty air and distinct smell of the Fisherman's Wharf filled my nostrils. I closed my eyes and felt the wind pick up strands of my hair. I let them go. The wind can take control.I stood on the golden sand. The cool Atlantic water brushed my feet...

20091222

Tasty Tuesday - Cheese!

Dear Blogosphere,Today was our official Christmas at my mum's place. Early in the day we went grocery shopping for Christmas dinner. My mom also let my younger sister and I both pick a "fancy" cheese. I spotted an herb & spices havarti and Ali chose a fontina. I love cheese and am so glad that I...

20091221

Scholarly Sunday - Biology is Not Destiny

I keep thinking about a debate my science class had in 7th grade. The topic was "nature vs. nurture." And we were instructed to pick one. I can't recall which one I chose but I remember being passionate about it.Sometime during the second semester of college, my dad asked me where I thought "personality"...

20091220

20091219

Fantasy Friday - Summer Plan A

Dear Blogosphere!Happy Fantasy Friday!So I am in the process of applying for an internship for this summer. It is paid (yay!) and is at the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. For those of you who are nerds, this is the home of the General Social Survey!I'm not sure how well-known...

20091217

Thankful Thursday - From Novocaine to Etiquette

I am thankful forNovocaineWhoever came up with cheese... or accidentally made itThe women in my life, who have taught me everything from applying mascara to jumping batteriesMy professors and high school teachers who keep in contactAnd the few people who still see the value and importance in thank you...

Written Wednesday - A November Second

The gray scent of winter had already settled in. I drove up the steep hills of the avenues to see a view of the city. I talked along the way, saying a whole lot of nothing, probably making little sense. In my head I was asking myself why followed by why not.I wanted to feel, if only for a few moments,...

20091215

Tasty Tuesday - Omelets and Good News!

Dear Blogosphere, Sleep is a wonderful thing and I am pretty sure most people don't get enough of it. I usually do. In fact, sometimes I get too much sleep. During snooze-time, your brain works through problems and figures or sorts out all the new information you gather each day. (This is why it is...

20091214

20091213

Scholarly Sunday - More than Myth

Dear Blogosphere!Today I have read quite a few articles and really enjoyed one of them."More than Myth: The Developmental Significance of Romantic Relationships During Adolescence" by W. Andrew CollinsI felt like this was a fantastic introduction to the study of adolescent romantic relationships. He...

A New Year's Resolution

I know it is a little early to start making resolutions but...Jenn L. does posts for various days (like Thankful Thursdays) which I have decided to steal! Here are mine. And though it isn't 2010 yet, I thought I'd get started today!Scholarly Sundays - Where I shall indulge you with whatever I am readingMedia...

20091202

November Flew By

Dear Blogosphere,November flew right by and I didn't get another post in! I apologize.So what happened in November?*School, school, school and more school. It never ends.*I went on the most delightful road trip from Davis, to Winters, to Lake Berryessa, to Calistoga, to St. Helena, to Napa, to Fairfield,...