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Today was beautiful. I spent the weekend at my parents house, watching the dog while they're away on vacation. I was able to see some friends, spend some time outside and relax. So perfect.

So, I did it...I paid of my credit card completely. Well, since I'm bragging, I'll go further to say both of them are now paid off! I'm so happy that I was able to do this. Now I can actually start saving money. I feel like I need a Weight Watchers type program for money. Yes, I know that's called a budget, but I need someone to regulate what I spend. I'm terrible at it. I don't go on huge shopping sprees or anything like that, but stores like CVS and Target get me every single time.

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I know that I really have no choice but to save, since I'll be going back to school in the fall and I will definitely be broke!

Born This Way

If I could have one talent, it would be singing. This little girl is great!

Rant

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It always seems strange to me when someone starts a conversation or a question with "This is probably none of my business, but..." or "I don't care one way or another, but...".

It always seems like a lie. If you really didn't think it was your business, you wouldn't have asked. If you really didn't care, you wouldn't have brought it up. It is funny to me that people think that starting with those comments makes it less awkward to pry. It isn't less awkward. It is frustrating. If I wanted to talk to you about my personal life, I would probably have talked to you.

Although, I guess I could do a better job of answering honestly. I need to stop saying "it is fine that you asked" when in reality I think you're annoying for asking.

I have gotten so much support from my friends and family with every new thing that has come up, whether it is a new job, a new place I am going to live or a new relationship. The people who support me are the ones who I know really matter. I'm not saying that they necessarily agree with everything that I do, but they have a supportive way of disagreeing.

The people who "know it is none of their business" are probably right.

I think this turned out to be more of a rant and more angry-sounding than I actually am. I guess it all started with a bad coffee this morning. Yuck.

Lazy Sunday

Buffalo was wonderful! I'm so happy that after my time there I feel so much better about possibly (hopefully) spending the next two years there. 

Buffalo itself was kind of....gray. It was snowy and a little rainy every day, but I can handle that. The people that I met were really nice and I can see myself (again, hopefully) becoming friends with them. 

So, I've sent in my deposit to the school and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I hear some good news about one of the assistantships that I interviewed for. 

I am becoming more and more aware of how much I am going to miss Boston and everyone here. I'm going to have a really hard time being away, but I know I will be back here in just two years. I just need the weather to get a tiny bit warmer so I can start crossing things off my "To Do Before I Leave Boston" list. 

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I was super tired today because of the long drive home yesterday. I sucked it up though and joined my mom and dad for a St. Patrick's Day race in Somerville. 

People were super dressed up, so it was a lot of fun! 

Now the rest of the day is devoted to sweat pants, naps and some TV. 

And on a totally separate note, I decided that I need to bake soon....I'll have to start looking for a really yummy cupcake recipe. 

I(t) will get better!

So, this week has been full of both smiles and tears. Literally. I've been sick with the flu (which has now changed over to a cold) for about a week now and I finally broke down today. I cried and cried because I just wanted to feel better. I felt like a child!

When I told Mom that I cried, she responded with "Well, yeah, that's what we do when we're sick. Mostly because we feel bad for ourselves." Simple as that. Thanks Mom.

Then she took me to the doctor and I was given some medicine to hopefully make me feel better. Yay!

Tomorrow I leave for Buffalo so I can interview for an assistantship. (If you're worried that I'll get others sick, don't be. I'm no longer contagious!) I'm really excited to go out there. I will have my car so I'll be able to look around the city a little bit. I think it will be a great time!

I am promising myself that once I'm feeling better, I will get my butt back into the gym. My body is so mad at me for just laying around for the past week. I need to get moving again.

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Be Authentic

I just read a great post from Kristen Rupert, who works in Academic Advising.

Evolve with KARupert

Moms really do give great advice!