Bit of Ivory

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So when I finished Gaudy Night last night, I found myself thinking more about the academic aspect of the book than the romance (although, more on that later :P). Kind of strange, considering that the romance was very nice and finally resolved and all that, and I’m usually a sucker for those [...]

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I move into my new office today! I get a real desk! And a window! And guess what– since we’re on the seventh floor, the view is spectacular. I will have to take a picture for you all.
In other news, we’ve got a test development workshop on Saturday, which involves lots and lots of paper. [...]

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First off, for Pat:
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!!
Second,
Kate is the BEST!!!!
She bought me Ghiradelli white chocolate syrup when she was in California. A 64-ounce bottle! I went to Orson Gygi after work and bought a pump for it, and I am happily sipping white hot chocolate as we speak. It’s yuuuuuummmmmmmmy. Kate, I’m definitely bringing some [...]

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So today we had a meeting at work, and my job just got a heck of a lot harder and more stressful. Major changes on my project. :O They’re going to hire more people to help, and–I’ll be in charge. :O :O
But this will probably mean a raise. And I’ve only been on the job [...]

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Nickname Meme Addendum:
If you call me:
Miss Bytheway: You’re practically no one.
Sister Bytheway: You’re someone from church, but also someone who doesn’t know my mother or who wants to give me “extra” respect. You’re *not* any of the kids in my Primary class, because I told you to call me “Emily” to differentiate myself from my [...]

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Today was Casual Friday, of course. It seems as though it had some unusual side effects. One of my coworkers was wearing jeans, a white shirt and tie, and a sports jacket. Another one, a woman, was wearing a long-sleeved black blouse over a white t-shirt, capri jeans, white athletic socks (complete with the Champion [...]

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I did 25 minutes on an elliptical machine and thought I was going to DIE. But it’s great. I felt extremely trendy, being at a fitness club. Heh.
Am very glad tomorrow’s Friday. Looxing forward to the weekend when I don’t have to get up at 6:30.
Hmmm. That’s about all I have to say tonight. Am [...]

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Gacked from several people:
1. Enter your name into Google
2. Click “Image Search”
3. Pick your favorite and post it in your journal.
My full name returns three images:

Teri’s stained glass lamp

Me and my siblings in our HP costumes after seeing CoS on opening day
and

these cute kids from a school website (where, apparently, they label activities as “by [...]

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I signed up at Apple Fitness today. It’s a *very* nice facility– the equipment is all new and top-of-the-line, and the locker rooms have all the amenities– shampoo, conditioner, shaving gel, deodorant, hairspray, even mouthwash. I didn’t bring any clothes, so I didn’t actually work out, but I’m going to go tomorrow. I almost [...]

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First off, I want to say a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Lou and Laura, who both sent me sympathy cards by Snail Mail. They meant a lot to me, and I’m extremely grateful.
Hands are feeling much better. I was more careful today. I bought a wrist rest for both my keyboard and my mouse, [...]

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