three things I forgot to mention

There are a few things that have happened in the past month or so that I keep meaning to blog about. I feel like I’m in a real school/boys writing rut. Here are a couple of things I passed over in favor of crush-coverage:
1. I got bit by a dog. It was a small dog, I admit, but it bit me fucking HARD! It has been a month and the mark is still on my leg. It bit through my courdoroy pants and still drew blood. I think it was karma, because I was walking up the driveway to the house where Katie was babysitting, and I could hear the dog barking, and I’d just had a bad dog day with the stupid poodle at my job, so as I rang the doorbell I was literally thinking the words, “I hate dogs.” Katie opened the door and the fucking dog lunged at me. Now I’m in the embarassing position of being afraid of small, yippy dogs. Ouch.
2. Last week an earthquake woke me up. It was early morning- maybe 5 o’clock. It was very gentle, almost like a big truck was driving down my street, but it lasted longer. I fell back to sleep after a while, and when I woke again I wondered if it had been just a dream. It felt so real! But later AJ mentioned that he had felt it too, and I was relieved. It WAS real!
3. I am going to be a bridesmaid at Liz’s wedding. I know this is not new news, but I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately. My dress came in the mail, and it is so nice! I think I am the only bridesmaid in history who actually LOVES her dress. It is black and pretty and I will be able to wear it again. I feel so honored to have this role. I really believe that Liz and J have a strong relationship, and that their vows will be serious and true. Acting as a witness to a love like that is such a blessing. I’m really proud that I will be able to stand up there and say, “I believe in these people. I believe in their bond.” Liz is like a sister to me- as an only child she (and Heather) are the closest sibling-esque relationships I have. I just feel really lucky.
I’m starting a four day weekend tomorrow, thank god. I need it so badly. Friday and Saturday will be major study zones, and then I will let myself relax for Sunday and Monday. That is my great plan, anyway. Probably I’ll goof off for three days and then have a panicy cram session on Monday night.