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Busy, busy, busy…

April 23, 2012

Every semester I tell myself that I will go into hiding the last month of the term. No parties. No social outings. No visitors. So I can get all my presentations prepped, papers written, and students’ papers graded in peace. At a non-frantic pace.

And you know what?

It never happens.

If anything, we have more visitors and traveling and craziness during the final month of each semester. I don’t know why it happens; it just does! And I love it. Last year, I was sitting at a beautiful breakfast with my best friend on the day my last paper was due. After she left for the airport around noon, I desperately finished it before the 5pm deadline. Fun? Yes. Frantic? That too.

My office mates told me they get all their papers done two or three days in advance. I admire them…

But my life just doesn’t work that way. My life works like this…

Had to make the transition to Timeline… Facebook doesn’t respect my attempt to be studious.

This is Malachi. My first laptop, purchased in 2005. This year he died completely, and I threw him in the trash can the other day when I got sick of looking at him in my closet. RIP Malachi.

Jaunt to Vegas for Micah’s birthday.
With friends in tow!
The kitchen bulletin board needed an update… obviously.
Break for ice cream.

The closet needed to be cleaned out. My favorite activity of all time.

Shopping. Old Navy has some legit deals right now.

Sister came for her spring break. My spring break doesn’t match up with anyone else’s, so basically I celebrate spring break at least three times each year with various visitors. It’s a win/lose for me. Super fun, but not very productive.

Another ice cream break. Micah thinks I have a problem…

Another quick trip to Vegas. Yes, we had to climb the gate at Grandma’s house to go on a Starbucks run…

That sister. Can’t get enough of her…

When sister comes, a shopping break is a necessity. I tried on 38 items at Nordstrom Rack. 
Don’t worry. I only bought one. 

Oh, and I threw a baby shower…

Then I had to relax after said baby shower…

Then I had to attempt to fit back into my pants after a month of way too much traveling and parties and fun…
And, now, it’s time to study…
{If you want to follow along on Instagam, my name is @jenrussum}.
*Linking up with Finding Beauty and Bits of Splendor.*

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  1. L

    April 23, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    HAHA you are TOO funny girl! I am totally the same…if something needs to definitely be done…well the house must be cleaned first or I will definitely get sidetracked.
    Much Love,
    L

    allglorious-within.blogspot.com

  2. Katie

    April 23, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    first of all you love cleaning out closets? want to come do mine? secondly what fun pictures!! I'm glad that even though the stresses of school are a lot you are doing so many fun things!!

  3. Beth @ dot...in the city

    April 23, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    you are so cute! I know the feeling of putting things off and I find my husband doing some similar things…finding more work to do around the house when he has papers due and exams to study for! Glad you've gotten so many fun things in lately. I've got the travel itch!

  4. Jenna@The Life of the Wife

    April 23, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I bet if I took out all the ice cream in my fridge it would look exactly like that!! 🙂 Sad…but so yummy!! Hope you get a break now to actually do some work!!

    Jenna

  5. Kati - Incorporating Color

    April 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    I think I need to take some lessons from you on taking awesome breaks from school! Looks like you had so much fun. And I'm dreading the day Facebook makes me switch to Timeline… Ack. 🙂

  6. Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird

    April 23, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Well I mean obviously you're very busy! That can't be helped!

  7. Ruthie Hart

    April 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    OMG sooo much icecream!!!! crazy! and I just threw out my first laptop…sad day but it SUCKED

  8. ms.composure

    April 23, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    yea LOVE cleaning out my closet! it allows me to find stuff i have not worn and either get rid of it or put it in a place i will know where it is so i can wear it! LoL

    http://infinitelifefitness.com
    http://mscomposure.blogspot.com

  9. Jenny

    April 24, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    This looks like way more fun than studying! I am your newest follower from the Networking Blog Hop! I would love if you would check out my blog and if you like what you see please follow back 🙂
    Modern Modest Beauty

  10. Kassi @ Truly Lovely

    April 24, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Yep, life should definitely come first! You can always study later…. 😉

  11. Jami

    April 24, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    there is no way ice cream could be considered a problem. looks like you're having fun!

Hi. I’m Jen Russum and this blog is where I’ve been sharing narratives of God’s grace for more than a decade now. Some might say “blogs are dead” but I’m waiting for them to come back around like mom jeans and 90s flannel. I enjoy my coffee iced, my summers hot, and my dinner parties long with lots of laughter. I process all of life’s deepest, darkest, and happiest moments by writing essays in my head. When I have the time, some of these essays get typed up and shared here. I’ve always loved to write, and I hope my words bring you joy and encouragement.

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