What will they be next?

Adrian and I made our Halloween costumes again this year. I have to admit, we took the idea off the internet, but I still think it's clever (and maybe sickeningly cute).




As many of you know, I'm completing my architecture thesis this quarter. For the most part, that means I don't have time for things like writing a blog. However, I needed to get our Halloween pictures up, so I figured I'd do a post.

An update on me:

My architecture thesis drawings need to be done December 9, and the document turned in by December 12. After that I will emerge from this long frustrating process relaxed and happy! Then in a month I'll get back to doing my Construction Management thesis, which has to be done in June. Compared to architecture, it will be a breeze (I hope). I'm looking forward to never ever having a studio and a final review again.

I'm also the teaching assistant for a class this quarter on Materials and Methods. I hold office hours and grade papers. This weekend I have about 60-70 one page papers to grade. The paper they wrote actually relates to my construction management thesis. The students tried 3 pieces of software which were related to their paper topic. The students had the option of filling out a survey about the software. I'm analyzing the results for my study.

The wedding plans are going well. Adrian is being very helpful, which I appreciate. We've got a photographer who is amazing (see our engagement pictures on her blog) We also have our pastor, reception venue, and caterer lined up. The last big thing on the list seems to be the DJ. Hard to get excited about the DJ since I don't particularly like to dance...

As of November 1, I became part of the Steering Team and my church, Gift of Grace. The team consists of Pastor Jami, Vivian, and me. I am going to be part of that leadership team for a two-year term. I'm excited about being called to serve in this role. I feel slightly underqualified, but everyone assures me that is not true. We meet weekly at a local coffee shop, Mosaic, which is the coolest place ever. It's run by a church in their basement-which doesn't sound all that cool, but it is. They designed it to have a coffee shop feel and have local artists hang their work (it rotates monthly). The coffee and pastries have no price. You pay what every you feel it is worth. The church donates a portion of their proceeds to a charity, which changes every month.

That's what's happening in my life right now. I'm looking forward to traveling for the Holidays. Thanksgiving in Houston, Christmas in Stockton, and New Years in Pittsburgh. We'll also be stopping in St. Louis on our way home for my cousin's wedding. I'm looking forward to December 12th, and equally dreading its arrival because I have so much to finish.