One Hundred And Thirteen

Remember that one day? Well it certainly paid off, for I got into the publication, Touchstones (a journal featuring art

and literature), at my school. I actually found out back in October that I got in. Tonight was the opening reception for

the publication; I had plum forgot about it until I got to school. I didn't really want to go, but I wanted my free book. I

was oh so very glad that I went though, because my dear friend Michael Spurrier was there. I haven't seen him since

last December. It was great to catch up. So there you have it, page 113. I guess my trip to Cali paid off in more ways

than one. Being published… CHECK. Being published for graphic design… not so CHECK. I'll get there, I promise.

Baby Steps

Today started out considerably hard. All that hardness led to David taking me out to lunch to the Panda. After the

asian goodness was devoured, my fortune cookie birthed this little baby. After reading it I immediately asked David

if he wanted to go to New York. By the end of the day I realized I have taken a many a trips this year with friends (i.e.

Sydney, Nikki, Family, School, etc), as well as today. I went to lunch with David, I went to class with my faithful car

and I went to Macey's with Nikki to celebrate with ice cream. What were we celebrating, you might ask. Well, my

amazing roommate/cousin had a second interview for a job and got it! She is so great at what she does… and she

never ceases to surprise me. I am proud to have her as my cousin and I hope more trips are in our future.

Ding Dong The Fish Is Dead

It was a tough day in the Duncan-Christofferson-Rennaker household today… for our fish died. Sir Ivan Ulrich was

a happy fish and only suffered his last week swimming vertically. He was alive this morning; we came home from

church and there he was, sunk at the bottom… dead. We had a short funeral for him and then he was flushed away

to fishy heaven joining Rasputin, our other fish. Nikki commented afterward it would be awhile before purchasing another.

I Bleed Red…

How about you? Special thanks to my Mother and Father for the opportunity to attend. It was rocky, but we made it.

Halloween Daily

Tonight Nikki and I made the travel up to Sandy for some good family lovin', relaxin' and feedin'. We decided that it

would be best to spend the night there in preparation for tomorrow's festivities. My mom always has candy dishes

filled to the brim sporadically spread through out the main floor of her house. It's like Halloween everyday. Don't worry

she balances this one out by placing the fruit on top the candy so you have to eat that first in order to get to it. Yum.

The Gratefuls, The Grandparents And The Gelatin

Picture this… we're all going around the table stating and explaining what we are thankful for. First my aunt Kristi, my

Dad, my Mom, cousin Eric, his two year old daughter, Amoree, his wife, Katie, me, Aubrey, my Grandpa Bush

(photographed above) and then it was my Grandma's turn:

Grandma: "Well I am thankful that Don (my Grandpa) got new hearing aids…"

Grandpa puts down his napkin and leans over: "What?"

(A couple of minutes later) My Dad: "Rollerblades?"

My Grandma then rolls her eyes and we all laugh. Oh Thanksgiving, how I've missed you so. Fantastic company,

games as usual, plenty of leftovers, hilarious jokes from the jokesters of the Bush side and great grandkids galore.

Popcorn Tossing

Today I stayed inside as long as possible… it was terribly frigid. Until, of course a friends asked if I wanted to dine out

which led to more friends tagging along. After playing some wicked rockband following dinner, Nikki and I made the trek

to Alishia's for some frothy hot cocoa and of course air popped popcorn. They are so good at getting all that butter

mixed in. After an hour or so at Alishia's, we left her be to get to bed and made another walk to F3 to watch 30 Rock

(one of the most splendid shows). Happy Thanksgiving eve everyone. I am thankful for terrific friends, a superb

family, an occasionally warm house and hats, gloves, scarves, boots, coats and anything else that'll keep out the cold.