Van's debut in the world of burlesque was interesting. I have to admit that I didn't really get to see most of it since I was trying to make sure I got it all on video but after reviewing the vid, I think it's hilarious :) There was stripping, boobies, feather boas, tassels, overeager co-performers, great hair and a close call when she nearly tipped over taking the panties off. haha. it was brilliant! I can't wait for the solo. Seriously, burlesque was made for this girl. As for me, the classes sound tempting but I don't think I'd have the balls for it; I'll stick with bellydancing, thank you very much.
I also managed to track down a professor of mine for reccomendation letters and advice. I was super worried about it since one of my applications is due in about a month and I hadn't heard back from her. To my relief, it wasn't because she hates me (which scares me since she may look like a sweet little old grannie but I know that she is/can be a fierce alpha female with slightly evil tendencies if crossed). As it turns out, it was all a misunderstanding - she put it in her 'recs to write' folder but forgot to reply to my email and set up an appointment. I ended up waiting a reeeaaaaallly long time to see her but it was worth it since I managed to get her undivided attention for an hour and a half and almost everything is squared away now. Man, I have never ever met with a professor for that long. And to my utter surprise, I was super comfortable talking to her the entire time. Which is a good thing since I am pretty much terrified of her and am always surprised by the fact that she even recognizes me. Haha.
My sis left for NY today to spend the week with some friends before they graduate and go home. Not fair. *looks wistful* I wanna see the east coast too! I made her cookies to take on the flight (yes, I am an auntie) and even though I know she'll give me sad, disappointed looks for making yummy things when she's not here, I'm itching to bake something, anything! Especially with thanksgiving approaching soon. We'll see what happens.
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The last few weeks have seen an influx of cheap strawberries coming in to all the grocery shops in the area. It's bad for the growers (someone told me that farmers in Florida were just destroying the strawberry crop because it isn't worth the time and money to harvest it...which is super sad. but what can you do when everybody thinks it's a great idea to grow strawberries out of season??) but great for me. I managed to get 4 pounds of strawberries for about $5.
