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Pullen Park
12.12.07 (5:50 pm)   [edit]

I really think I have a sweet boyfriend. Yeah, we sometimes get into fights
where we both are too stubborn to apologize and sulk off to our rooms, but
doesn't every couple? Then, there are days when I receive this.

This entire day was lovely. We got up, went to brunch at Breuger's Bagels, then he went and met with his partner for his English assignment, and after that, we went to the park. It's still such gorgeous weather outside, I can't believe it. We walked around the park, feeding the geese potato chips (the ducks were too snobby to take our food). It never took long before the swans (a.k.a. the enforcers) swam over and forced the geese away. Then we just sort of lounged around on a picnic table, enjoying the sun and watching pre-schoolers being led around. There are some huge catfish in the pond at the park, and there was even a seperate little fountain with goldfish!

 

Major discovery of the day: geese will eat acorns.

We walked back, got some Yoo-hoo's and now I`m just uploading some photos while I wait for him to finish with his English exam. Then we`ll go grab some dinner at the dining hall, they are open until 11 during exam week, which is wonderful. Until next time, I will continue to sit at my computer and gaze lovingly at my flowers.
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Winner!
12.11.07 (8:30 pm)   [edit]

I am really excited to write this post because I found out that I won a contest over at Dawn's blog Enigma Artist. I can't wait to receive my lovely package from her (a piece of art, and 6 holiday cards w/ envelopes & tags). Speaking of packages, my mom called to tell me that I have 4 packages waiting for me on my desk at home. I cannot wait to see what they are. I received 3 packages at school yesterday. I really hope the post office doesn't start keeping tabs on me out of suspicion. 

 This is Dana, my customized My Best Friend (MBF) Blythe doll that I just finished a few days ago. I finally got to take her outside today (thank God for this unusual 70-degree weather in December. I wefted her hair, gave her new eye chips, but her face is completely stock.
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Florence & Pot Pie
12.02.07 (8:39 pm)   [edit]
I submitted the last bit of my summer study abroad application to Florence, Italy. I chose this particular trip because there is an Italian cooking class available that I would love to take. I won't know until Jan. 11 if I get in or not. But cross your fingers!


I cooked last night for my boyfriend, like I normally do. This meal had been in the making for a few weeks now, using up the meager turkey scraps that I had brought home from Thanksgiving. This is another one of those meals that came from my mom.

Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey (As much as you want, I used maybe 3/4 of a cup), shredded
1 can Veg-Al
1 can Cream of Potato Soup
3/4 cup milk
2 frozen pie crusts (deep dish)

Preheat oven to 350. Mix everything together in a bowl, then pour in pie crust. Top one crust with the other (I had some trouble here because my top crust was too thawed out and stuck to the pie tin). Place the pot pie on top of a baking sheet to catch any drips.Bake 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until crust is brown. We were extra hungry, so after 45 minutes, I just broiled the top of the pie.

Delicious! [Entry may be edited later for pictures]

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Pay It Forward
12.02.07 (12:52 am)   [edit]
While browsing the internet, I came across the Pay It Forward meme at Nika's blog (link). It's based on the Pay It Forward Movie, so I've decided to play along. Basically, the first three people to leave a comment on this post should e-mail me their mailing address (anywhere in the world) to erelliot@ncsu.edu. They must also to promise to post this game at their own blog and play along as well. Then, within the next year, I will send some sort of goodie (of my choice) to you.

Sounds fun, no? So participate!!

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