20 November 2009

4 Random Comments

1. They started playing Christmas music on the radio last night! I heard it and my heart swelled with joy! A little too early? Maybe. But I listened anyway. 'Tis a joyful season!



2. I think that I resemble Brad Pitt in his character in Oceans 11. Why? Because I'm always eating! I realized this last night in class. Rarely has there been a class where I wasn't prepared with food to munch on. From popcorn, to apples, chocolate, granola bar, cheese & crackers, candy, grapes, chips, carrots, you name it. I don't know why, but in my head 2.5 hours of class (especially from 5:30-8pm) seems inconceivable without food. And so I munch. That's probably all my classmates will remember about me. The girl who snacked.

3. 7 more hours and I hope to be an official PhD candidate!!! My last PhD preliminary/comprehensive exam is today!!!

4. I want to kick off this Thanksgiving season with a shout-out to my wonderful family. My darling daughter and my caring husband have been so amazing these past few weeks (and always). I definitely feel their support and love. And more than that... they just make me SO happy!!! Really just full of joy in my heart when I look at them or hug them. (Will post pictures and a marathon post about Madeleine soon.) And I also owe so much to my parents, brother, and Marc's family. I'm so blessed!!! I love family!
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5 comments:

  1. Kristin20 November, 2009 09:33

    YAY! 7 more hours?! Congrats. I feel like I haven't seen (or talked) to you in forever. Time for a little get together?

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  2. Katrina20 November, 2009 11:29

    Yeah, Nat, when I think of people you resemble, Brad Pitt is the first person that pops into my head. : )

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  3. teresa20 November, 2009 12:22

    i heard the christmas music this morning too and just siiiiighed. it honestly felt good to hear. fun post!

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  4. Alissa20 November, 2009 21:50

    Ben thinks it's hilarious when he sees classmates whipping out spreads of food in class! You WILL be remembered as the girl who snacked:) Ben remembers one girl always brought an entire meal to class...bottles of dressing, salad, cut up chicken, crutons and she'd just assemble her dinner/lunch in class. Awesome. Now that's what I call a time saving dinner on the go!

    So excited for your PhD!!! You are incredible!

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  5. Eric and Caralee21 November, 2009 17:05

    You are so funny, I laughed out loud! I wish I had thought of eating in class back in the day. You are amazing, good luck with the test!

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