Something Fabulous

Hello All!
I took a couple days off to let the whole "getting hit by a car" thing pass. You know, no big deal now. Moving on!! Next big thing is... as big as the President. Partially because it was yesterday that President Bill Clinton was on campus (UMD)!!! He came to campaign for Obama. It was all very thrilling to see the campus abuzz with people either enthralled by his message, or for the Romney supporters, maybe more so a roll of the eyes at the message... but perhaps still excited by his presence? I don't know. I'm not in their heads.

I unfortunately had a class that I couldn't miss, but I did watch the live stream of his speech. It was pretty great, but for those who were there, it was probably an amazing experience to be in his presence! I'm pretty envious.

For the rest of this week it's crack down time. I have to write two papers for next week and they're both 6-10 page length requirements. Soooooo it's time I get to work!

Happy Halloween!

On a Crisp Fall Day

Tonight, it's rather cold in Duluth, so I'm drinking some
amazing Chai Tea while writing this for you!

I have nothing too crazy to report.

Well, that's a lie. Today, I was walking to work down St. Marie Street, crossing at the Woodland street light and a guy who was chatting on his cell phone and looking the opposite direction started creeping forward and hit me as I was walking out into the crosswalk. Mind you, he wasn't flying or going too fast, but I still fell to the ground. It hurt, but I was okay. My knee is a little sore, but other than that I'm perfectly okay.
He jumped out of his car and helped me up like a gentleman, apologizing profusely. When he was done babbling out how sorry he was and how awful he felt and making sure I was okay (WHICH I AM), I continued on my way walking the rest of the way to work. It's was a gorgeous morning/afternoon, but it cooled down a lot as the sun was setting so the walk home was a little frigid.

Life lesson of the day: Forgiveness.
I forgave the kid who was too busy talking on the phone to check the crosswalk before turning.
Second one: Luck.
That guy was lucky I was too shocked to really flip on him and start screaming.

KE$HA

What you got boy is hard to find.

I think about it all the time. 

I haven't posted in like a week... but I haven't had much to say. I had a long week. I was counting down the hours/minutes/seconds until I had my boy in my arms. We celebrated our three year anniversary with a nice home cooked meal of garlic shrimp pasta, and then he went to his buddy's house while I went to the Catholic Halloween party. He came back and we stayed up late talking. This morning we woke up and got ready for the day, took a nice trip to target to buy milk, butter and eggs, and stuff for his apple crisp :) We came back, made the apple crisp, watched some RENT and played Gin Rummy. Then we went to dinner and now he's gone. The time went too fast. I wish so badly that he could come back and be with me. I miss him. It never stops hurting when I have to say goodbye. 

Our First Date: Halloween 2009

Our 3 Year Anniversary: Halloween 2012

He's such a great guy. He really is. We don't always agree on everything, but if we did, it'd be boring. He reminds me what it means to have fun and he breaks me out of my tiny shell. He is supportive and caring and he has this incredible brain. He's smart. So smart. Sometimes I feel like such an idiot when he goes talking about stuff, but it doesn't scare me. It doesn't annoy me. He's usually always right, except apparently about wine. I somehow knew more about what types of wine are sold under the Barefoot brand (no, I haven't drank any of them, but my mom has). Other than that, he's usually always right-- just don't tell him that. 

He's got something in a guy that isn't easy to find. He has compassion. He cares. He really cares, about feelings, about what goes on inside this crazy head of mine. I love it. I'm so incredibly grateful for him and his amazing kindness and love. 

So, here's to Ke$ha and the truth she speaks. :) 

Always,

H.Eilene

I ate this

It looks pretty gross... But it was homemade applesauce :)

Doorway

This picture was taken in a doorway.. the doorway of my room right after we arranged it

Family weekend

Mom + dad + Hannah time is very rare..  it was great

Day 18

Tonight's challenge was stars... and my camera is not good enough to get a picture of the stars out tonight. This is a piece of art my sister and I found this summer that I've been working to recreate for Violet's bedroom someday :)