firsts, seconds, thirds.

(refrain from clapping please)

so this week has been pretty...well...not the greatest. as my roommate ashley would say, "meh."

first, i am sick. i decided i don't like to be sick away from home. i told mom i really wanted hot tang.

second, it is so close to thanksgiving break, which makes it 1000 times harder to concentrate on school.

third, my group project for advertising isn't turning out so great. that's a bummer because up to this point, it has been my favorite class. and i'd like it to remain that way.

good things about the week included:

first, "gilmore girls tuesday" was added to mine and sierra's weekly routine (along with "popcorn thursday").

second, i have listened halfway through the harry potter 7 audiobook. that has definitely been my biggest time waster as of late. but its soooo good, and worth it. i can't wait to go see the movie!

third, i went to the men's basketball game with jenna and it was a blast. we sat on the first row and cheered really loud. we came up with nicknames for all the starters. nicknames such as; "groupie", "buddy", "sweet baby ray" etc. it was great fun!

and the most exciting thing...
IT'S ALMOST THANKSGIVING!
reasons i love this holiday:

first, i love spending time with the family. having steamers with our snazzy hot chocolate maker, watching festive movies (usually chick flicks or musicals. fancy that.), watching the thanksgiving day parade (don't rub it in that you are going to be there grover's), going to grammy's or nana's (the best cooks on the planet) and having an amazing thanksgiving dinner. i'd have to say that thanksgiving food is some of my favorite. of course the famous bailey quote was coined at grammy's dinner- "beans?! i love beans!" referring to grammy's delicious green bean casserole. i'm sorry. i just get really excited. brynn and i always make fun of the movies where they have some perfect turkey that comes out of the oven and then the mom sets it out on the table and everyone claps. i've never really understood that. why are you clapping for the turkey? but really, i'm pretty sure we always have the perfect turkey that could be straight from the food network... or one of those cheesy movies. probably even better.

second, this year i am especially excited because i will get to see some old friends that i've been missing! it will be good to catch up with everyone and spend some time together. i can't wait.

third, thanksgiving is the beginning of the christmas holidays. i love this time of year! i'm very excited also because i only have to survive one more week of classes and then one week of finals and then i'll be back home for a whole month. hooray!

now don't get me wrong, i'm loving it down here...but a nice break is LONG overdue.