JUST KEEP SWIMMING

I feel like music is the only thing getting me through this week. It was a tough one, to say the least. When did becoming an adult become so difficult? I wasn't even asked if I wanted to grow up, and now here I am: 19 years old with a job that requires brain cells, classes to take, homework to do, and no mom within snuggling distance. Never have I wanted hot chocolate and the eighth grade all over again.

On the bright side MSU won this weekend, and Barnes and Noble is having a closing sale. I bought two  books and a calendar for $19. Total steal. Two are gifts, so I can't mention the titles. The calendar is awesome. It's a series of antique pictures with sassy comments on them by Anne Taintor. If you haven't seen her stuff or been to her website - check it out. She is hilarious. I am hoping to save the pictures after i've used the calendar to decorate my room with next year. Cheap and resourceful art.

Also on the bright side, W was here all weekend. I like the kid. I think it's impressive that even after a year we still crack up at each other's jokes constantly. I would like to accredit much of our relationship's success to our great senses of humor. We are funny, and we know it.

On Friday he arrived around 4:30, and we watched Fantastic Mr. Fox - cuss yeah! It was my first time watching the movie that I bought almost two months ago on sale at Target. I really liked it and will probably watch it again. Then we caught up with W's cousin Mary Katherine and joined her and a friend at local sandwich place Potbelly's. I gave in to my dairy desires and had a milkshake. It was divine, and I didn't regret one second of it. I'm sure they don't over milk those cows... right? Milkshake cows have a special place in dairy farms, I'm sure.

Saturday we tailgated with Mary Katherine's family, W's aunt, uncle, and cousins. It was a lot of fun, and I was kind of disappointed to have to leave for the game at noon. But it was okay because I got to see my best friend! Anna and one of her friends visited from Central Michigan for the MSU v. Minnesota game. We all sat together, and it was a lot of fun. I miss her more every time I see her! After the game, W and I had plans to eat with his family at The Pizza House (I'm a horrible vegan when W is around). It's so interesting being around his family; it's so big. I'm used to living with three people in my house. I like it. We have a little house for a little amount of people and the cutest dog ever. W's family is huge. But I like that, too. It's interesting being out of your element for a while, and I think it has taught me (to some degree) how to share time.

Today we decided to keep it low key and just hang out. A traditional Omi Sushi Sunday was had, and I am still full from 3:30. Nothing quite hits the spot like ginger salad, edamame, and a Spicy California Roll. He left around 6:30. It was pitch black thanks to our return to standard time. Now I'm trying to motivate myself to finish my application to become an RA next year, but I needed a break to write. Alas, here I am. Listening to Sia Furler, trying to get through another week.

16 days until Thanksgiving. I can do this.