Day Two Hundred Seventy One

I really need to start doing more exciting things. All I have to report today is that it was pay day (thank goodness) and I had Schlotzsky's and chocolate almond milk frozen yogurt for dinner (I was actually extremely excited about this). It was delicious, as expected. My research advisor also surprised us with a box of fresh Einstein Bros bagels this morning at group meeting, so it was just a day of delicious food. Which is awesome.

Tomorrow is my last class day for the semester. YES.

Day Two Hundred Seventy

I probably walked between 4 and 5 miles around campus today. I am exhausted. Thankfully it wasn't another day in the 90s, or else all that walking would have been quite miserable. I now know what lies on Guadalupe Street just north of campus. Definitely want to go to the downtown Kerbey Lane Cafe, definitely want to steer clear of the sketchy looking establishment called Goat Love. The little I saw through the tinted windows was more than enough. I'll be making a wide berth around that one.

Other than classes, I went to the grocery store and watched UT baseball on tv (we finally won a game!). I had a grand plan to make banana bread tonight, but the lack of bread pans threw a hitch in that. Banana bread muffins tomorrow it is.

Day Two Hundred Sixty Eight

Another day, another Texas baseball loss. And to top it off, it got up to 96 degrees outside. Atleast I had a seat in the shade and got to share the game with one of my substitute Texas parents, Bob. And there was obviously a snow cone in the mix, and that makes every day better.

Day Two Hundred Sixty Seven

Nothing says "happy weekend" like getting up at 7am on a Saturday to go teach a lab at school. UT, I just can't seem to get away from you. Thankfully the lab went smoothly and ended a little early, which gave me enough time to eat a quick lunch before going to the baseball game. I figured since I was already on campus, why not go catch a free game? I got to the game, sat down, and just stared in shock at the unfortunate uniforms that Oklahoma State wears. I just can't even handle them.

Honestly. Who made these?! They look like construction cones. Or oranges. Or as my brother said, like prisoners getting ready to pick up trash on the side of the road. So many things come to mind, and none of them are good.

This is Ben Johnson. Left fielder. His position is closest to where I sit - hence he gets photos taken of him.

It was nice out. Pretty warm, but at least there was a breeze. And I had a snow cone, and no bees attacked me, yeah!

Day Two Hundred Sixty Five

It's days like today that make me cranky that I can't wear shorts to school. Or if I do wear shorts, I have to take pants to change into once I'm in Welch Hall. It's a rough life working in a chemistry building when temperatures start to approach the 90s. It was 88 today, and is supposed to be 90 on Sunday. Texas, why must you do this to me?!

Other than the hot weather (ugh), the day was pretty low key. I had class, picked up my signed Jimmy Carter book that I ordered a couple weeks ago (yay!), and prepped for working in the lab tomorrow. I also got a surprise end-of-the-semester gift from my parents...an Owl mug! It's so cute. And definitely what I needed to get me through these final couple weeks. Thanks mom and dad! You're the best.

The funniest part of today was probably my Physical Methods professor Dr. Hoffman, saying he was "going on an adventure for some chalk" before diving behind the projector screen and rummaging around for a couple minutes. It was kind of weird, but also kind of wonderful.

Day Two Hundred Sixty Four

I forgot how tiring it is being sick. Thankfully I'm pretty sure I'm on the mend and will be able to get back to my normal routine tomorrow. I spent most of today at home and the allergist's office. I had to get up to campus for an hour to do lab drawer check-out for one of my labs, thankfully that went quickly so I could get back home and go back to bed. In the brief time I was on campus I did walk past Charlie Strong's tour bus though (the new football coach at UT).

I learned today that allergy tests make your back look pretty gnarly. It looked like I sat in a swarm of mosquitoes with all the bumps and red marks that showed up on my back. I now know that I'm very allergic to cats (who knew?! Especially since I grew up owning a cat) and whatever grass is present here. Awesome. Grass should be easy to avoid. It's only everywhere. Atleast I know what to watch for though when it comes to pollen counts.

Day Two Hundred Sixty Three

I'm sleepy and don't feel good. Grad school is stressful.

Can the semester be over already?