Non-update

Seeing as it's been over a month since my last post, I suppose I should update things before they close my account!

The big news around here is that my sweet and wonderful sister recently got engaged to her sweet and wonderful boyfriend! I'm super happy for them both, and couldn't imagine a better guy for a BIL. I'd say welcome to the family, Erik, but you've been a part of it for a long time now. So, welcome to being legally bound to the insanity.

Life has been boringly busy with school and work. I've been wrapped up with the near-constant grading of papers and tests for the class I'm teaching. And on top of that, I've also been working on a manuscript. Although it presents it's own pile of headaches, this is a much-needed step in my quest to get out of grad school. Sadly, getting the greenlight on manuscript only came from my advisor's wrath with another scientist, rather than complete faith in my work, but at this point I'll take any chance I can get.

Last night we celebrated Thanksgiving with my sister, soon-to-be BIL and his parents. There was a massive spread, with way too much good food. I believe I may have actually injured myself by eating too much. I am now officially ready for the holidays.

Craft-wise, I've been working on a baby gift for the imminent arrival of a friend's little one, as well as a scarf made from yarn from the ladies at the Kansas knit-a-thon. The scarf is coming out poorly. It was so nicely conceived in my head, and yet now looks like a fiasco. Oh well. I will wear it and love it because of where the yarn came from. Also, the baby gift is coming out gigantic - and will probably fit the kid when he/she is 5. Oh well - I guess there's no rush to get it in the mail.

So that's all the news that's fit to print around here. Hopefully something post-worthy will come up soon.