WINDY!

it is extraordinarily windy out. I almost got blown away several times today! It may be because I am so sleepy.

So Patrick and Zach crashed in our dorm last night, they were just over watching movies and stuff. But they have 5 a.m. swim practices every Monday. So we set the alarms for 4.43 (I always have a three element in my wake up times, 6.03 is my usual!!!). It goes off in what seems like only half an hour of sleep (funny how time works) and I motivate myself. I actually get out of bed. I decide--I'm in a 'go get'm' mood--time to kick butt! So I wake myself up and brush my teeth, wash my face, put my contacts in. . . realize that my hair looks like a falcon's nest, decide that I don't care. . . get my sneakers on grab the iPod and I go outside.

It's. Freezing. Basically.

Motivation to run? Yes. So I listen to the scissor sisters and run for awhile, get back to the dorm area, and lie down on the grass. I'm in a T-shirt at this point. I realize that I haven't run in far too long and that needs to change--it's more than a body and health thing, it's actually a spiritual thing. I love running--it's kind of a brain rest for me. And resting my brain is an exercise in itself. sigh. I'm never going to stop thinking. Anyhoo. I look up at the sky and it's still all starry out and it could easily be 11 o'clock at night. Orion was out still. I get back into my room and it's 5.33.

"Sweet!" i say, and decide this is an opportune moment to take a shower in the nice shower before somebody else snatches it. After that AND drying my HUGE hair, it's still only 6.15. Rock on!

I decide, however, that it would be rude to turn on the lights while everybody is still sleeping. So I postpone my homeworking endeavours. And I go back to bed. For about an hour. Needless to say, I'm a tad sleepy. Ah well.

SO. This weekend! Robyn and I got incredibly bored and then INSPIRED to reorganize our room! IT'S SO EXCITING. We changed everything around and it's all cozier now and lovely. We're looking for futons now and a coffee table--and the room should be relatively complete. A rug, maybe, and then a TV after Xmas break.

. . . i wonder how we're splitting this all up. . . hrmmm. . . i suppose we'll have to talk about that eventually. . .

speaking of money. . .GAH. i should log some hours in. sorry writing to myself at this point.

Sunday was nice because Zach and Patrick made me and Robyn scones, which were delicious. then we had "elevenses" and went to the commons for omelets. scrumptious. thank you, Larry. (Larry's the cook here). Then that afternoon Patrick and I went to go see the band perform (rob and Zach did splendidly).
hm. more news? well Sunday night Robyn and i attended the first round parties for the sororities on campus. it was great fun and we had more fun at others, but i won't say anything too much here. this Friday is the boys and girls swim team's first home meet, so that will be fun to go to. Hopefully I'll be able to make it to Milwaukee to see my high school's production of "The Nerd," and then Sunday at 7 or 8 the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is performing in the gym. eee! So much to do!

Speaking of plays, Much Ado went really well this week. We had full houses every night and people over flowing to come see it. I love how supportive the community at Ripon is--they're always here!

Nap time!

Juules