It's been awhile since I posted.. I just haven't really felt like doing much of anything lately. Although I am kind of excited about starting school. My last fall! I can't believe it. Then again, I've always been excited about the first day of school since elementary school, its a week later when I decide I want to be on vacation again. I've already bought most of my books, for significantly less money than last year. Last semester I spent over 600 dollars on books..this time was half that because i was able to find many of them used, and in good condition. I'll buy a new book if the used are in crappy shape because I cannot handle books in bad condition.

My summer class is over, I'll miss Professor Wells, it was his last day at UMD. Even the people in my class were pretty cool, but none of them (except one) was a MD student.

This weekend was pretty nice, Saturday evening was spent at Marie's house with my parents and her parents. We had a really nice dinner and the two Dads got on well. But I had to forcefully remind my Dad beforehand that there is a reason that the American dinner party rule is no Sex, Poltics or Religion at dinner (unlike France where all of those topics are relished--maybe its more fun :) ). Marie's Dad is decidedly Left and mine, well, isn't. But he isn't a crazy Right-winger either. He basically likes his money to be left alone and then he's happy. Unlike his brother. Oh my good God, my uncle David is nutcase. I can't talk to him. He is so intolerant and rabidly Conservative that it is disgusting. I think that both my Dad and I are fiscally Conservative and that's about it. I dont want to redistribute my money, it's mine. That may sound too simplistic, but really, its mine!

After we left The Pitts' house, it was only 930. I was bored at home! And no one was available to go out with, so I went out with my Mom! The broad's quite cool :) We went to Ramshead for a drink, we both had Vodka tonics, and then we went home. I think it's cool that I can go out and have a drink with my mom and that she isnt prudish and whatnot. Yay, Mom. Even if we do disagree sometimes and argue over stupid shit, for the most part she's awesome. I wouldn't trade her in ;)

This was a video I tool, but hopefully it will come up as a still pic. The other stills I took I took on cloudy instead of daylight and they suck. Alex said he'll try to photoshop them but I dunno if it will work. Today rocked, though!! 

Trucks R Cool

Especially ENORMOUS ones...with 6 cylinder Diesel V8s...wooooo.. I got to drive a King Ranch today from Carlisle PA back here. Thing was SWEET! Leather, movable peddles, AC and Radio controls on the steering wheel...man. Very nice. I love driving for money.

Le Roi de Fromage

ROQUEFORT....

It is amazing how many websites are dedicated to this astounding cheese. www.roquefort.fr being one of the many. I'm giving a presentation on it tonight in my French class. I CANT BELIEVE that our final is next Wednesday! And Professor Wells is leaving. Sigh. Figures that I only find out how great he is when his contract is up! I hope the presentation goes well.. I wrote some witty stuff..but I cant READ my notecards..so I had better remember what I wrote.

Im at work..i write this

Im at work..i write this from my phone. Im so excited to be going to the beach this sat.. Were taking a picnic and we are going to get mr whippy!

Drinking champagne alone on a Friday is ok, isnt it? haha... I had four bottles (well I HAD four.. mysteriously there were only TWO in my fridge tonight.. Hmmm) mini-Champagnes...and I decided I wanted one. Quite tasty. But Champagne is potent! I want to go out more. I don't like sitting at home. Too bad Diana and I aren't really talking. She turns 21 in a few days...sigh. We had all these plans..and she was the most excited about turning 21 and doing stuff. I hope we get over whatever it is we're struggling with. Ah well. I should start going out alone and see what happens. Ha.

I am addicted to Target. Its so awesome. Today I got a kick ASS body pillow (if I cant have an actual body, I guess a pillow is an ok second-best...kinda too squishy though)..its covered in that suede-y-feeling material that is glorious...woohoo

Marie, Brandi and I are trying to go to the beach...but it looks like they won't be able to go till September (and after the semester starts)...and I'm not too sure if I'll be able to make that.. I'm taking three French classes and two Govt classes.. Im gonna dieeeeee. So next weekend Sarah and I are probably going to try to go to Chincoteague/Assateauge. I'll still try for Sept. as well though!
Yay beach!

Boredom

The desk at work...im tired and bored..

Behold!

Before they are glazed to shiny perfection...