New Books.
Can't wait to sew and cook my way through these.
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New Recipes
(Sweet Potato Crescent Rolls recipe from Land O’Lakes)
Delish! (And I've finally conquered my fear of yeast doughs).
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Cleaning out my childhood room. Digging up old treasures.
Pretty Origami Papers.
Old toys, new life. (I loved that Happy Meal toy once - it's a mini-transformer!)
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A couple of bento.
(I finally convinced my parents to let me pack meals for them. The pear-ginger muffin is from Nigella Express).
Dad's lunch, Mom's snack.
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A new craft.
(From Megan Nicolay, via Threadbanger. I’m SO sad that the hosts are all leaving that channel!)
Infinity t-shirt scarf (DIY'ed), vintage brooch (from my grandparents).
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LOTS of syllabus prep for my new job this Fall
(teaching Freshman Comp at Notre Dame).
I didn't end up using most of these.
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I’ve gone shopping a lot, too. Trying to update my wardrobe to be more teacher-appropriate. (My official hiring letter says that I’m an “Adjunct Assistant Professor” during the term of my appointment. 0.o It’s just for the fall term, but the thought still kind of boggles my mind!)
Issue 1, and then the syllabus have taken up most of my time (and mental space) so far. They’re done (finally!) but still, there’s SO much left to do (as always, the holiday seems way too short). I haven’t had much time for writing, hanging out with friends, re-learning to drive, or finishing the cleaning/repainting/redecorating of my room (it’s currently a complete disaster zone — not that it isn’t usually, but trust me, it’s much worse than usual at the moment). Still, I’ve been so glad for the time to complete my own stuff (it’s the first summer I’ve had since junior high in which I haven’t had to report to some combination of work or class!). I’ve been working my butt off morning to night, but the freedom to wake up at leisure, spend the whole day working on my projects, and take time off at a moment’s notice to fulfill family obligations or socialize without the constant fear of major ramifications is so precious. Who knows when I’ll have another summer like this?
Congrats on the teaching post! I know elementary school teachers, but no adjunct assistant professors until now
Oh, and the photograph of your shelf reminds me of those “I Spy..” spreads, hehe
Thanks! I’m really excited about it.
And — haha. My whole room is like one giant I Spy spread. I was a horrible packrat as a kid (held on to EVERYTHING). Still am, in some ways, but I’m learning.
Mmm…I would need no convincing for you to pack my lunches for me. Very inspiring bento pic!
Thanks!
I had fun (even though my dad was a little reluctant at first; my mom and grandma basically bullied him into it after they found out that he usually puts all of his food — rice, sauce, and all — in a single ziplock bag. I’ve since seen him putting his lunch in a tupperware, so apparently the persuasion worked!)