five senses friday

This week:

Hearing: Mix CDs in the car

Seeing: An earlier sunrise, which makes the ride to work even more enjoyable 

Tasting: Tapas and sangria on Monday in Bethesda

Feeling: Strength in my arms after days of push-ups

Smelling: Cinnamon rolls...an exercise on synesthesia today in class

This week was pretty bad, honestly. Just a fact. Work, school, everything. I'm glad that I'll be moving on. The stress is still here but I'm trying to manage it. 


Anatomical drawings by Da Vinci...I'm memorizing the skeletal system this week.

five senses friday

 "Long Limb" by Andrew Wyeth

I haven't updated in some time. Mostly because I've been very busy. I'm taking a class that consumes whatever free time I have after teaching and grading. I'm also making some important (and difficult) decisions. I'm trying not to complain since they're my choices, but still.

This week:

Hearing: A songbird outside my window. Is Spring coming? Really?
Tasting: Jelly Belly conversation beans from my mom, hopefully Pei-Wei Korean Tofu tonight.
Feeling: Stress, Patagonia Monster fuzzy jacket
Hearing: Really good "This American Life" podcasts.
Smelling: Strong coffee.

A literary thought to finish this work week:

"You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these last twenty years at least."
--Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

five senses friday

Tasting: Trattoria pizza on an early release day

Hearing: The "quiet" cycle on my 1980s washer and dryer

Seeing: The blizzard outside...

Feeling: Warm, woolen socks and down comforters

Smelling: Comfort food in the Crock-Pot

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Hunkering down for the storm. 20-30 inches expected for the Baltimore-Washington area. I've got my shovel, lots of good food, Scrabble, some wine, and TJ. Should be a good weekend!


Photo: A snowball fight in Logan Circle. (Nikki Kahn/Post), www.washingtonpost.com

five senses friday

Tasting: Bacon pops (cream cheese, goat cheese, thyme, and lots of bacon. On a stick.) Bringing them to the ball party. You can see the apartment therapy article here.
 
Hearing: The chatter of the English department.
 
Seeing: The sunrises this week. Beautiful!
 
Feeling: The lightness of my hair just after a cut.
 
Smelling: Peppermint tea.
 
 
Busy weekend ahead. Anatomy and Physiology I begins tomorrow and I have the orientation for my online Abnormal Psychology class. Party tomorrow night. Hopefully some time to relax and play Scrabble on Sunday.
 
Have a nice Friday and a great weekend.

five senses friday

I love living in a state where an inch of powder warrants a two hour delay. Sleeping in until 7:45 feels amazing!

Time for Five Senses Friday. This is a valuable exercise--I often have my students make this list as a warm-up before class begins. Imagery appeals to all the senses, not just to the sense of sight.

1/8/2010:


Smelling
-The sharp, almost startling, smell of cold air

Hearing
-The rush of heat through the vents and the persistent hum of my computer

Feeling
-My down comforter, cold feet, and a dull headache

Tasting
-The strong, burnt taste of rewarmed Peet's coffee

Seeing
-This waffle maker. Wish I could buy it!




This weekend: Exercise, FAFSA and other financial aid forms, grading, and sleeping.

Update: I bought the waffle iron! I found it for much less on Amazon, with free shipping. Can't wait!