Famous Last Words Week 6

This week was yet another roller coaster ride (I seem to have a lot of those) and next week won’t be much easier. This past week I had my first paper for capstone due and, like an inexperienced freshman, I waited until the day before it was due to really work on it. Granted, I thought the results section would be easier to handle and write out, but Lawdy it was not. Don’t worry, I learned my lesson. I have another paper due this Friday (for a different class) and I started on it last Wednesday.

One of the bright points to this week was that my Grandpa came into town! He drove all the way down from Colorado to visit friends down here and to deliver me some delicious Colorado honey and some unrendered lard (courtesy of my strange mother). I got to spend some time with him this weekend, which was very nice. I also made quiche for the first time in forever for one of my dear friend’s birthdays.

I also watched Scott Pilgrim vs. The World for the first time in YEARS. I had forgotten how much of a great movie it was! I was also really surprised to learn it was kind of a flop and the makers of the film lost about $13 million from making it! It’s just such a good movie, I never would have expected that!

Go watch this right now.

Image: Amazon

Looking back, I think my best writing this week was the storytelling I did, “The Lawless Heart.” I adapted it from “Urashima Taro and the Sea Turtle,” a japanese fairytale.  Of course, the biggest complaint I have about it is the word count limit. Gets me every. Single. Time. How can I put the description and detail I want to make a story come alive AND have a good, conclusive ending in only 1000 words? It’s impossible, I tell you!

But I digress. This week was incredibly busy, but I got everything done and I’m proud of myself for it. So I’m going to sit back with my roommate and watch the rest of the Oscars. Have you seen the dresses this year!? Incredible!