Less pretty, more diary

Back from a night out with Matthew. We went through Starry Nights, which was not very impressive, and then to the house in Bartlett that goes all out with lights and synchronized music, which was awesome and ten times cooler than the lights we paid 20 bucks for. But we supported Shelby Farms so that's what I will write in the balance book. Maybe they'll finally clean out those nasty ponds the dogs always try to swim in.

We also watched our first movie in the house (no roommate) with popcorn. Sad this just now took place, but relaxing nights are kind of a rarity when the roommates are either chatting merrily from their bedroom (Bryan), or listening through the walls for signs of sinfulness (surprisingly, not my mother).
We watched A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey--computer animated and one hundred percent scary for any kid under ten. But probably the truest adaptation of the story by Charles Dickens. I need to read that soon.

Anyways, no luck on the job front. I find myself unmotivated to really work at it. I guess I'm waiting for more of a sign, an open door, a push...We'll see how that works out.
Today's plans--tag along with Matt to pet sitting, go to the gym, and....that's all I have at the moment.

Happy day before Christmas Eve,
Manda

Brain Fart

Fuzzy, foggy, and stupid. That's how I feel most of my days. I graduated 5 days ago. I've sent out maybe 10 resumes. I've watched the entire first season of Desperate Housewives (don't judge me) and I'm thinking about absolutely nothing and occasionally Christmas presents.
At first, I thought my brain had just entered into that proverbial fried state. With so many final projects and PR strategy scenarios it's easy to need a break from thinking.

That was an excuse, I've concluded.
I am now fully responsible for turning my mind into mush.
So once again, I am back to write a list.

• Finish The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
• Practice Excel formulas
• Create a satisfactory cover letter
• Finish One Thousand Gifts
• Read the Bible daily
• Blog about things I've learned in order to increase retention
• Write.Something.Worthwhile.