Meet DeQuincy!

Torren and I adopted a puppy! Well, he's not actually a puppy, he's a year old long hair miniature dachshund! We brought him home yesterday and are happy to report he's adjusting nicely. Mostly he just sits in Torren's lap or sleeps. Hmmm...what is it they say about dogs and their owners? We named him DeQuincy, and yes, that is a literary reference. Here are our first pictures of the little guy. Enjoy!

Yes, Even in Grad School, You Can Feel Socially Awkward...

So, I realized, after doing my last post, that I never talked about the wonder that was the MFA Prom. That's right, we had a prom. Complete with a horrible DJ and corsages made out of tissue paper. The big difference? This time drinking was legally involved. I don't think words can really give you an accurate look at this event (and for me to say this is scary, what with being a writer and all) so instead, I submit for you some of my favorite pictures of the event. Enjoy.

Summer, Summer, Summer Time

Haven't blogged in a while...oops...

But! the exciting news is my quarter is finally over!!! Hooray for summer! It's about time. I mean, never mind that I'm taking a summer class that starts in 4 days (why did I think that was a good idea?) But it only lasts for two weeks, and then I'm free until the end of September. And, not to rub it in those of you back in the Midwest, but the weather here is absolutely gorgeous! I think the mild summers are the one thing I'll miss about this place when we leave.

I'm still working at the press over the summer, so I'm not entirely free. And, I really need to write a good rough draft of my thesis this summer so I can graduate on time. But I'm half way done with grad school, and that still feels a little strange.

Torren and I are officially coming to Ohio from August 2-17! So that's pretty exciting. I'm definitely ready for a break from Spokompton. (yes, you did read that correctly. Remember Springtucky?) Anyway, that's really all I've got for now.

~love