The finals countdown

Western Civ paper (Due Tuesday by 12:00)

American History paper (Tuesday by 10:00)

Literature review/thesis proposal paper (Tuesday @6:00)

Literature review/ thesis proposal speech (Tuesday @~7:15)

Spanish test (Wednesday @7:30)

Work (Wednesday from 1:30-10:00)

Architecture test (Thursday @1:00)

Work (Thursday 3:30-10:00)

Sell books back (whenever)

Pack

Clean(only half done)

Get ready for new roomie

A little Christmas Music

This is dedicated to Grant, who won't stop playing with the digital ocarina on his iPhone.
Shamelessly swiped from Faith and Family Live

Outside My Window... it is sunny but frigid
I am thinking... that I actually have enough notes to write this paper, but that I'll need to get some pictures
I am thankful for... the nearby Walmart that sells single serving packs of real cheese
From the kitchen... cafeteria coffee and fresh chocolate chip cookies
I am wearing... jeans, a crisp white shirt, wool sweater and sk8er shoes
I am creating... a paper for my architecture class
I am going... to go do loads of research
I am reading... old building notes
I am hoping... that everything they found in the house inspection this afternoon can be remedied somewhat painlessly
I am hearing... Brighter Than Sunshine by Aqualung
Around the dorm... my work is sort of piled all over my space
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: work and writing

Outside My Window... the parking lots are almost empty
I am thinking... that I should get to bed soon
I am thankful for... a bed next to the heater
From the kitchen... instant cocoa
I am wearing... my work clothes still
I am creating... this post?
I am going... to finish tossing some clothes in a suitcase and to bed
I am reading... nothing at the moment
I am hoping... that I can get someone to work for me on Sunday
I am hearing... "Hush" by Deep Purple
Around the dorm... my roommate is gone for the weekend
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Home!

Outside My Window... people are getting picked up early for break
I am thinking... that a nap would be nice if I had time
I am thankful for... a nice blanket to snuggle up under
From the kitchen... a peanut butter, cream cheese and strawberry jam sandwich
I am wearing... jeans and a zip-up sweater
I am (re)creating... my blog template a bit
I am going... to drop into class tonight, just for a project consult and then we're free for the evening.
I am reading... html code
I am hoping... that I get Sunday off of work
I am hearing... Bill Bailey playing The Scale of Evil
Around the dorm... my desk is still in need of a good cleaning
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Two more classes, homework, work tomorrow, and then home.

Outside My Window... the over-lit common area between the dorms
I am thinking... that I have a lot of writing to do
I am thankful for... a fiance that works ton of overtime and chooses to use it to buy a house for us.
From the kitchen... instant cocoa and cheetos
I am wearing... flannel pjs
I am creating... a draft of my literature review
I am going... to bed soon
I am reading... journal articles for my thesis
I am hoping... to get to spend more than just Thanksgiving Day at home this weekend
I am hearing... Never Mind the Buzzcocks playing on YouTube
Around the dorm... My roommate is studying for anatomy and my desk is in need of a good cleaning
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Two more days of classes, homework, and finally some real, non-cafeteria food!

Avocado Ice Cream

I haven't done this in a while but I couldn't resist.

Avocado Ice Cream

Ingredients:
1/2 pint (250ml) double (heavy) cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 pint (375ml) milk
3 ripe avocados

Take the avocados, peel and seed them then put into a blender with the milk and make a purée. Pour the purée into a mixing bowl, add the sugar, lemon juice and cream and beat until creamy. Then transfer the complete mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.