A Mystery Boy

There is a boy that catches the bus to school when I do. On one occasion, a few months ago, I noticed that when we got off the bus and as we were walking into the school he was keeping stride with me. Because we weren't actually saying anything to each other, but we were walking like we should have been, I felt pretty awkward. Thinking that I could avoid making small talk and maybe get to class a few minutes earlier, I took longer steps. He took longer steps. Hmmm...so I shortened AND slowed my stride. So did he. We were both still walking in silence, and the whole time that I was trying to shake him off, I was thinking about how completely ridiculous my walking pattern looks. This happened a few times over the past few months.

 I don't even know his name...and yes, I should just take initiative and talk to him, but in the morning and on the way to school, I really just don't feel like it. So I walk somewhat regularly into the school and to the student center with a complete stranger, only exchanging a 'thank you' and 'you're welcome' if he catches the door for me.

Today was different.

I went through the same uncomfortable motions of trying to walk independently into the school, thanked him for opening the door, and caught a slight lead from that as I entered the building. He caught up to me, of course...and then he spoke. I wasn't surprised by the conversation topic he chose...weather. My favorite thing to talk about. As we continued to have a nearly-pointless conversation, I learned that Mystery Boy is from St. George, and then he was off to the science department and I said goodbye. As I made my way to  my class I reviewed the humor of experience, and chuckled a little bit.

I can't wait to see what I will learn next time.

Confessions of a Blogger

I have a confession to make. It's not something that I am particularly proud of, but I have become obsessed with blogs. It's like a drug for me. I am constantly looking for new blogs to follow with creative ideas for home decor, a new, simple pattern for a fun skirt, a healthy recipe...the list goes on. I can't get enough! My teachers can even vouch for it...they catch me in class reading blogs almost daily...and all I can do is blush, giggle, and continue reading (despite what my teacher's 'subtle' reminders to pay attention). Now, I am a good student...I just enjoy a little multi-tasking. That is normal, right? I am a woman, after all...
The good thing about this new fascination is that it has inspired me to be more thrifty. I want to make things for myself and have a greater desire to do that than to go and buy what I want off the rack or the shelf. I am beginning to realize that I can make exactly what I want, exactly how I want it, for a fraction of the cost:) It's marvelous! The downside to the ever-flowing ideas I have had, is that I don't have the time that I need to actually go through with them! I am patiently awaiting the arrival of summer, when I will hopefully have more time to develop my new, thrifty self:)

The weather is lovely today. The air is warm, the birds are singing, and the sun is shining. Oh, What glorious spring weather!
However, I can't help but be slightly suspicious of this marvelous day. This week has been full of somewhat unfortunate, unexpected events and today is April Fool's Day. I am just waiting for mother nature to say, 'ha! You thought you could catch a break today!? Not so!' and bring another springtime snowstorm. I will keep my fingers crossed.
Oh, and I have class until two, so if anyone wants to avoid the storm and enjoy the sun, you will at least have until then:)