debbie
October 26, 2005
Girls Night In
Finally. An update. Last week proved to be too hectic to update the blog, and this week isn’t much better. But I thought I would squeeze it in between the midterms.
Last weekend Simmons Crew placed 7th in the collegiate fours at Head of the Charles, which earned us an invitation back next year. It was the first time in eleven years. Simmons participates every year, but normally we are entered into a lottery system, and if our number isn’t pulled - we don’t participate that year. So it means a lot to be able to come back free of worry next year. I had a LOT of fun coxing the four, our boat passed three boats with no one passing us. I yelled the whole time, and got to yell at the other coxswains on the river, telling them to move out of my way. I love this sport :oD
Last night Sarah and I went next door and had a girls party. It was Saira, Priscilla, Abbey from downstairs, Sarah and Me. The camera was brought out, and these were some of the pictures that were produced.
Priscilla is in the closet. Don’t ask me why she’s in there.
heeeereeee’s Abbey!
Attacking Priscilla!
Saira? Are we boring you?
Ah. Nice and comfy.
Yeah. That’s right. I’m cool.
Sarah trying to demonstrate how girls crack their backs in class.
Abbey swears she doesn’t have fleas….I dunno.
Fascinating. Absolutely fascinating.
Naughty, naughty!
No more pictures!!!
Peek-a-boo!
Roomie moment!!!
A nice picture of Sarah. :o)
Like, WHOA!
Posted by debbie13 at 05:20 PM
October 15, 2005
Say, I think I should build an Arc...
I went home last weekend, which was a wonderful escape from the city life. I love being in Boston, it’s a great city if you are able to get out and enjoy it. I have been tied to my desk with the ball and chain that they call homework though - and haven’t gotten around the city for “pleasure” for over 2 weeks now. So by being home I was able to get a breather, although not from homework. I was able to catch UP on my homework, which was surprising. I was thinking to myself the other day, maybe I need to go home more often if that is the case.
I will call it as a change of scenery, and we will leave it at that.
Most of my time was spent indoors, as it was sunny last friday when I left South Station at noon. It was overcast and gloomy when I arrived in Worcester on the train. It rained all weekend back home, the Housatonic river gorged with rainwater. Parts of Connecticut are apparently still partly underwater. If I was to draw a dramatic conclusion of the weather in the world lately - I would have to say the world was going to end.
But I am no Chicken Little.
I was supposed to have a Regatta today, but since most of the state of New Hampshire is underwater - they decided to cancel that. I know, funny, I am in a boat - so I should be fine. I guess the currents are a little too strong, and I don’t feel like getting wet. If this was summer, and it was 90 degrees out with 100% humidity - then maybe we could talk about it. Which meant that today was the perfect day to do homework. The one problem is, I am going STIR CRAZY. Sarah went home for the weekend [LUCKY], and I am left alone in the room with my thoughts and my prospects of doing homework.
I finished reading “Measure for Measure”, which was due a week ago. Ugh - not one of Shakespeare’s best. Honestly, Bill doesn’t make sense half the time. I enjoyed “King Lear” though, that was pretty interesting. Probably because it had death, blood and gore. I need to study some more Japanese, and read my China History. I love the exposure to other histories, especially China. I think it’s pretty cool how advanced they were, and were on the cusp of achieving a Utopian society a couple of times. Human nature seemed to have gotten in the way though, as it usually does. I am interested to learn more about the Revolution period, I think that will be fascinating.
But anyways. This week has not provided much for Blog fodder, so I will retire now and wish everyone well. I will be going out later though, I am meeting up with Anna from my Critical Interpreting class. We are planning on going to either Newbury Street or Harvard Square to walk around for a bit. And Starbucks. Mustn’t forget the Starbucks.
~Debbie
Posted by debbie13 at 04:55 PM
October 05, 2005
This one's for Natalie and Mary
OMG. I totally updated now.
Ha. I have been getting a lot of flack from Natalie and Mary downstairs about how I haven’t updated my journal yet. So, to avoid having to avoid the two of them in Bartol and in the Hall [kinda hard in a small school] - Just kidding - I am posting the story and pictures from our adventure to Harvard Square.
Last Friday, Natalie and Mary came running and huffing up the stairs to inform me that they were planning on going to Harvard Square later in the day. The itinerary would include stopping at Chameleon, a tattoo and piercing shop in “The Garage”. Natalie had plans for a piercing that she’s been wanting for two years, and we would work on Mary to get one too. Natalie and I agreed that Mary would be perfect for a nose ring. She wasn’t sure, but we had a half-hour trip on the T to convince her otherwise. I didn’t plan on getting one - just because 1) I am a cheap [read: poor] college student, and 2) my body doesn’t really care for piercing’s. For those who are concerned [MOM]: I didn’t get anything done anyways. Mainly because of the money factor.
Several T stops later and plenty of hand sanitizer cleanings - we finally made it to Harvard Square where we met up with Kelly, a friend of Mary’s who attends Emerson. She kept mentioning how she wanted to get piece of Kanji tattooed on her shoulder, but eventually decided against it. The shop was nice, though slightly expensive for my tastes. Natalie and I [with Kelly onboard] convinced Mary that she SHOULD get her nose pierced. I got a picture of the two of them sitting, waiting their turns in the shop.
Aw! Natalie and Mary. Aren’t they precious?
Sounds like…actually just pointing to the “before” spot.
Natalie went in, alone much to our dismay, to get her piercing done. The three of us just sat in the waiting room, looking around and making nervous conversation. I liked some of the artwork they had on the walls - though I don’t know if I would personally put any of it permanently on my body. Natalie came out, gripping where she got her piercing. We all wanted to see it - but she wasn’t ready to show any of us yet. Besides, she didn’t want to flash the entire waiting room.
Mary’s turn. We all got to pile into the small room to watch her get her nose done. She got a cute piece of jewelry with amethyst on the end of it. Shiny! Sparkle! Anyways. Kelly held Mary’s hand, and within a few seconds it was finished. Mary was officially skewered.
Mary’s nose. Yes, that is blood surrounding it. It really wasn’t THAT bad.
Celebration for everyone’s piercing’s was at Fire & Ice, a really cool restaurant down the road. You pick out what you want to eat and they cook it right there in front of you. Uber-cool. I have pretty much given up on the vegan thing, as it is impossible to be one and fully enjoy the Boston eating experience. I am still vegetarian - so I haven’t completely given up on my beliefs. I know, I am such a heathen. Ha. Anyways - Fire & Ice is veggie friendly, they will even put your food on a separate “non-meat” part of the grill. Slightly expensive, but totally worth it.
Me and Natalie. Natalie is gripping her painful piercing. Heh.
Mary and Kelly cheesing for the camera.
After Fire & Ice we wandered around Harvard Square - checking out the Urban Outfitters and a cool Anime shop that was located in “The Garage”. I was able to get some Pocky and another biscuit treat with chocolate filling. MMMMM. I finished that, but am savoring the Pocky. Hit the omnipresent Starbucks before we headed back to campus.
Naturally, we had to have an adventure coming home. It was about 9:30 by the time we got home, so it was dark. Natalie thought that we should try the Longwood T-stop which is closer to the residential campus. Nice. Except it’s not lit in anyway, shape or form. We figured were were in a group - so we would be safe. Mary, and I am obligated to say this, thought it was a BAD idea. Mary is the voice of reason. We made it through the woods without getting accosted or anything - but none of us planned on doing it ever again. Mary - you were right. The [relatively] bright stop of Fenway is the best place to get off late at night. Ha ha!
Anyways. Yeah. There you have our fun adventure in Harvard Square.
~Debbie
Posted by debbie13 at 05:29 PM