Sunday I graduated. I did not attend the ceremony, though, much to the chagrin of pretty much everyone I told. Sitting in the heat with several thousand people for several hours did not sound as appealing as brunch with my parents at Spagio (even if we were too early for booze in our bloody marys). We did attend a little do at my school within OSU, which was nice, if poorly organized. It gave me the finality I needed.
Later that day I attended a high school graduation party for a girl I used to sit for. Back in the day, you see, I was a babysitter extraordinaire. I'll have to write about it sometime. I haven't seen her or her family since I left for college, ten years ago. It was really great to see her and her brother and parents. I do enjoy reconnections.
I also talked to my dear friend Bertie, which was fabulous. She lives far away and I miss her. I promised her to blog more regularly now. So here I am, trying to get back into this thing.
A couple of links: The odd link: I can only say, wtf? I've discussed weirdo squirrels in the past, but this takes the cake. (Hat tip to Shea'la at Tiny Showcase.)
The interesting link: As a reaction the ubiquity to the Disney princesses, Dina Goldstein has created a series of photographs depicting them in more modern day scenarios/problems. (Hat tip to Jezebel.)
Later that day I attended a high school graduation party for a girl I used to sit for. Back in the day, you see, I was a babysitter extraordinaire. I'll have to write about it sometime. I haven't seen her or her family since I left for college, ten years ago. It was really great to see her and her brother and parents. I do enjoy reconnections.
I also talked to my dear friend Bertie, which was fabulous. She lives far away and I miss her. I promised her to blog more regularly now. So here I am, trying to get back into this thing.
A couple of links: The odd link: I can only say, wtf? I've discussed weirdo squirrels in the past, but this takes the cake. (Hat tip to Shea'la at Tiny Showcase.)
The interesting link: As a reaction the ubiquity to the Disney princesses, Dina Goldstein has created a series of photographs depicting them in more modern day scenarios/problems. (Hat tip to Jezebel.)
Oh my heavens, such a rich blog entry with many things to comment on. First, Congrats on graduating!! Second, that squirrel site is really nuts! I had missed your weird squirrel story. I loved it! And, I disagree with the black squirrel theories!
Glad school is over for you! I will send you a gift soon--you deserve something nice!
Posted by: Sharon | June 17, 2009 at 07:14 PM
I love that you are back online! YAY! :)
Very excited for next year-- hopefully we'll both be in DC! :)
Enjoy your "Summer of Claire"! :)
Posted by: Bird | June 17, 2009 at 08:30 PM