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Hiya! I'm writing the blog instead of videoing it tonight for a few reasons. It's shorter, less work, and I look awful curled up on the couch with my blanket and my hoodie. So text it is. :)
  • Spending Sunday afternoon with Kyle- I forgot how much I enjoy showing off the city and the college. We spent time downtown, and rode up the Fenelon Place Elevator. Despite living here for over a year, I had yet to actually ride it. I also showed off the library (and where they filmed Field of Dreams) and the campus. I miss seeing Kyle. Seeing your high school best friend once very 2 years is just not good enough.
The view from the top of the bluff!

  • RENT!!- The RENT tickets have arrived!! Autumn and I are going to see RENT in Des Moines in Nov. It's the tour with 2 original cast members (Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal). I'm so stoked. I've never seen the show on stage, but I'm obsessed with the soundtrack! And to think this is all a result of Maureen Johnson's BEDA Buddies!
  • Rearranging my living room- I decided while I was cleaning to rearrange the front room. I got that habit from Amy. It's always nice to look at things a little differently. The new look!


    • And I think that's honestly it. It's been a pretty calm week. A nice weekend of cleaning and friends, followed by a decently easy week of teaching. Tomorrow will be insane (12 library sessions scheduled), and this weekend is Homecoming both here and at Cornell. It's going to be fabulous!! And Gretchen is going to be here with me!

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  1. CarissaOctober 9, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    You'll love seeing Rent. I've seen it twice 'though it's been a long time. I didn't know original cast members were touring now. That would be amazing. Have a great time!

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  2. Christina HicksOctober 9, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal are AMAZING. So good! I'm so happy you and Autumn are going together!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Yay for Rent! I can't wait as I have never seen it live, nor have I ever seen you. Doubly good. We have to cement our plans one of these days. Woohoo for the coming month.

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