Wednesday, May 12th (picture a day)

OK, well, I didn't want all the pictures from the picture a day project to star a little gal I like to call ME but I DID want to show you this hat.... [inner struggle ensues]. The hat won. :) But also a couple others for your enjoyment.

Here ya go friends!

And old friend from Greenville College, Megan Burt (right) stayed overnight at my apartment with her friend Laura. It was terrific to see them and spend a little bit of time together! (Also, they joined me and a couple friends for the Amazing Race finale!)

On Tuesdays I have class till 7. The shuttles stop at 6, so I have to walk home through campus (its a bummer because I have small group across town at 7:30, but also not a bummer because look at this vista!).

 And finally, my new hat! I love this hat - it makes me feel cute and cool and keeps my head warm. I'm bringing it with me on my trip to the UK this June - so watch out British/Scottish/Irish men! LOL.

A picture a day?

I know better than to promise things like this, but while I was in Denver, my camera stopped working (that is a story for another post, perhaps) and I bought a new one and I like it and thought, maybe, since I don't have much time these days to write long posts - especially with my qualifying exams going from this Friday to next Monday - I could do a picture of "Tiff's Life" every day until I leave for the UK.

Its likely that I will not be able to do 33 days in a row, but I'm going to try. (And you'll forgive me if I miss a day or two in the hullaballoo of the exams or my actual finals which are in 4 wks, right?)

So some of the pictures that might be coming up in the next 33 days:
* me at my workstation, working on quals
* my new 1-BEDROOM (!!!) apartment - which I take possession of on May 22nd woot!!
* my coworkers at my new job
* my friends after we turn in our exams next week
* my old apartment in boxes (seems like nice closure after all the pictures of unpacking to have pictures of packing)
....and many other things I cannot even begin to imagine.

Without further ado - 3 pictures to start off the pictorial adventure!

This morning I took the shuttle to campus. I got off near the Sculpture Garden because I had to go to the research library to pick up some books for work. This fountain was a peaceful place to meander by on my way to the library.

I was feeling cute and happy as I left the Young Research Library on my way to work....

 And then moments later the wind came up.

Well, the Lord, through Solomon I think, does say that Pride goes before a fall. I'm not sure if he was talking about hair falling out of a clip (in fact, I don't think he was) but ironically, my pride did go right before my hair fell right on out of its clip and compeletly into my face. hilarious. Well, I'm off to class. I look forward to sharing a pic with you tomorrow!

Me and the Dentist

I know I've been gone from the blog for a while. Tiff's "real" life has been crazy, so Tiff's "virtual" life has been dormant. Anyway, of the many events happening in the past couple weeks, the one that has been the most stress inducing is my recent and frequent dental visits.

Now, I've been going to the dentist regularly since I was a kid. Except for the couple years I was at Baylor, I've been blessed to have dental insurance and dentists who I love. My favorite dentist is the dentist I grew up with - Dr. Ty Galvin, DDS - who is in Renton, Wa. But since then, I've also been the Dr. Matt McCullough (who I call "the cute dentist" - because he is!) in Greenville, IL.

I recently started seeing a new dentist - which after missing two years of regular dental care - was great but also a bummer because a LOT has been happening in my mouth it turns out. Lots of little cracks and baby cavities and a tooth that needed a root canal. Yes friends, part of the reason for my blogging absence is due to a root canal. But soon the final work on that tooth will be complete and I'll be happily eating on the right side of my mouth again. In the meantime, I lost 2 pounds this week because I've been reduced to soft foods like soup and salad (without nuts) even while on my trip to Denver. (but the trip to Denver is another story).

So without further ado....


My experiences have reminded me of this comedy routine by Bill Cosby - one of my favorites. Check it out!




That's it from Tiff's Life for now. I'll be back soon with more updates!