Damn these 1300 miles...

What a day.

Haha. This morning was interesting because I was grumpy from having to work in the maproom for 3 straight hours. So that was annoying. But oh well. I got a lot of homework done and some more work on my thesis, which was nice.

Then in the afternoon we went on a trip to the NWS in Des Moines and I got to ride with Igor! Haha. He's like my favorite teacher ever because he has a Russian accent. I love it! :P And we had fun telling funny stories in the van and being goofy. And when we got back, I got to go to the hockey game tonight, which was amazing! We beat UNI 9-0! Wooo! So Hudson got another shutout! And Toigo was looking especially adorable. Haha. I wanted to say hi, but I was too nervous, although my friend said he kept looking at me. Haha. It's weird, because I like Tim and everything, but I've had a crush on Toigo for going on 4 years now. Haha. So it would be interesting to go on just one date with him or something. Haha. But he probably thinks I'm too creepy. To end my night, I went to my friend Breanna's to play with her puppy! She's so CUTE! Haha.

But then I came home to the sad news that Tim's grandpa passed away, so I feel really bad. It's like, I don't even know what to say. I'm terrible when it comes to deaths. Heck, look at how well I dealt with my grandma's freshman year... And like, because I like Tim, I want to do anything possible to help make it better, but I can't even be there for him in person because he's in Connecticut and I'm in Iowa. Again, I think this is maybe the second time in my life I *haven't* wanted to be in Iowa. Blah. I mean, what do I say? "I know what you're going through"? Doesn't seem quite appropriate. So I told him I'd be near my phone all weekend if he ever needed someone to talk to. So definitely need to make sure to keep that charged.

Tomorrow's going to be interestingly scholarly. Haha. I have to go finish my section of a group project, so I'm going to spend my day locked in Agronomy since I work the best there. And then I'll come home and snuggle with the kitties before going to my last home hockey game as an ISU student! Haha. I keep forgetting that I graduate in May. It's going to be nuts.

But anywho, that's all I have for now. Again, sending all my love Tim's way.

Liz

What a month...

It's been a crazy month since my Seattle trip.

Quick update on what's been happening:

Jack and I broke up. It wasn't working out in a romantic sense and things were really starting to get awkward. Both of us talked it over and the break up was mutual. Also, keep in mind that I had been thinking stuff like this for a long time so it wasn't as spontaneous as most people think. I know I did the right thing, though, because I'm feeling pretty darn good nowadays.

Also, been talking to Tim a TON. Haha. We're getting to be pretty great friends. I get to go see him in March! His chapter of the AMS hosts a conference in the northeast every year, and this year it's in Taunton, MA. I am presenting my poster and I will get to spend a whole lovely weekend with him! :D It's going to be great!

Although, I feel really really bad for Tim right now. :( He's had a pretty rough week. First off he's dealing with thesis, which I know how much of a pain that can be. And to add to all of the stress of thesis, his grandpa is really sick and probably isn't going to last much longer. I feel really terrible because I can't be there to comfort him in person. There's only so much a person can do over the internet to comfort someone. :S So I guess I can only pray that things get better for him and be there for him when he needs someone to talk to.

But other than that, not a lot is going on in the immediate future. I'm working on getting my thesis ready for publishing, which is exciting! Although it's supposedly a very arduous process so it will be a while before anything definitive happens. Also, job openings galore! I sent in my first application to Portland, ME, which is really exciting. Also, a job just opened up in Hartford, CT! If I could land that job, I think I'd be in heaven! Tim lives just 20 minutes south of Hartford! So I'm working on making a kick-ass tape to submit to Hartford. I really hope some day Tim and I can live close enough together to see each other all the time.

But anywho. That's about all I've got for now. Watch for more posts later!

Sending lots of love and prayers Tim's way.

Liz