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Another Year

Lauren1 Comment

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According to the Facebook profiles and Twitter feeds of those I know who are still in college, another school year has come to an end.  I’m not officially an adult until I no longer know anyone in college, right? 

And just like that, another year since I graduated college has come and gone (almost gone, at least).  For some reason, I thought this would make it a full 3 years, but it’s only the 2 year mark.  And for some reason, this makes me feel much better.  Knowing that another college class will be leaving campus and moving on — whether they’re becoming part of the working force or just going from undergrads to grad students — brings a huge sense of nostalgia to me.

And it also makes me a little sad.  I wonder how many college-loving young adults will face the identity crisis that comes with no longer being a student.  I wonder how many will feel completely lost and wish they had started pursuing a career before graduation day came.  I wonder how many will wonder if they’re degree actually does make them any more qualified for a job.  I know I felt that way and in many ways, I still feel that way.

But I also feel this huge wave of happiness and excitement for those who are (or already have) graduated.  Graduating (from anything!) is such an accomplishment.  My sister just earned her associate’s degree and I’m so proud of her!  I know school is (and never has been) her favorite thing, but she’s stuck with it.  So from a former graduate to all current graduates, congratulations!

Sick Day Thoughts

Lauren6 Comments

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On Monday, I stayed home sick from work, slept in past 9 (on a weekday!), watched about 8 hours of TV, and ate soup from a bag.  I think this is new, but you can buy a bag of WF soups from the prepared foods case now.  I also got a lemon ginger Kombucha then settled down on the couch and watched last week’s episode of the Amazing Race “with” Joey while he was on his lunch break at work.  These thoughts also went through my head.

Speaking of the Amazing Race…

I don’t know if we can all agree that we wanted Bates and Anthony to win (is Bates even a real name??), but we can all agree that B&A weren’t even half as cute as the Chippendales, James and Jaymes from last season.  Maybe I can reunite with them in Vegas?

Why is What Not to Wear so harsh?

I have very little fashion sense, but even I’ll agree that the guests on that show really need some help.  I just wish that help could be a little bit nicer.  I don’t think I’d respond very well to someone poking fun at every outfit I wore.

And why does every show have to include a makeover?

I swear back in the day when I used to watch MTV’s Made, everyone, even girls who wanted to be made into rappers or hockey players, got makeovers.  I can’t decide if I think this seems really superficial or if I also want everyone on those shows to get a makeover.

The secret to a life of happiness is snacks.

Just lots of snacks.

Doing nothing is really hard for me.

I took the day off to get some rest and really had to resist the urge to clean my entire apartment and go do something active outside (where the weather was actually really nice!).  I think my need to always be “doing something productive” will be the struggle of my life.

I’m back to work now but I still have half a voice.  Every time I try to speak, I can’t really be sure if words, squeaking or just plain silence is going to come out!

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Have you ever lost your voice?

When was the last time you had to stay home sick from work?

What’s your favorite kind of soup to eat when you’re sick?