M is for Metric & Mathematics!

Jeepers.

It has been awhile since I have written.

I can blame finals for that.

I devoted the weekend/monday/tuesday to feverishly studying.

My biggest concern was my math exam. Business math that is.

It makes a world of difference what kind of math it is.

(I actually passed this final and got a B in the class)! <--groundbreaking.

I have a really shaky history with mathematics, but algebra more so than any other math.

I have gotten D's and failed math classes MY WHOLE LIFE.

(and I get good grades in everything else! I just lack math/science)

Except when I got to Geometry where I got a B with ease.

But once I had to go to college I had to retake this god damn algebra.

I took the first part of the math series which is 16 weeks called 0481.

I passed this class easily with a C.

Whatever. I didn't want anything to do with math so I took a semester off from it.

(so I forgot everything of course)

Then I had to finish up it's ugly little counterpart 0482.

This class was a load of bullshit. People fail this class 2-3 times AT LEAST!

Most people have to keep paying the most expensive course fee at the school

It a made to fail course and every teacher there knows it.

(and yes, I have personally yelled at the head of the math department)

So then I jumped around the requirement and got to take business math instead.

This means I had to change my major (from arts or whatever) to general studies.

This is actually perfect.

I have the best major (if that's what we're calling it)...

When people ask me what I study, my answer is literally without saying;

"I'm basically just studying a bunch of random shit."

I'm all over the place--no one really knows what I'm doing.

I'll enjoy the mystery too, because...I don't know either!

It's good though.

I'm good with just working and having my focus elsewhere for a period of time.

I have a feeling I will get that academic need and take a few classes randomly in the future.

I just hope I did well this semester!

Another fabulous thing happened yesterday (besides school being over)

I saw Metric! I love this band so much.

Video One: "Twilight Galaxy" Live. (acoustic)

Video Two: Favourite Metric song #1

Video Three : Favourite Metric song #2

Eric turned me on to them a few months ago.

We were supposed to go see them in Atlanta over the Thanksgiving break I got sick for.

Since we did not go, I felt bad we couldn't make the concert

and bought tickets for the Chicago show.

I find out one of my good friends (Cady) was going to the same show I was.

Due to Eric's work, he met us up at Cubby Bear (the venue).

We were also with Cady's friend, Anna.

So the doors open at 8pm and it says concert starts at 9.

(this was posted on tickets and websites)

So we get drinks and we start waiting...and waiting...and waiting.

So 10:30 rolls around--no Metric.

People kind of get pissed, but Eric got really pissed (rightfully so).

It's one of his favourite bands and he turned me on to them.

He starts to fret because he had to work early this morning and

had to still get home after the show had already been 1.5 hours late.

He asks someone that worked there what time it started.

"Midnight."

was the answer he got back.

He walks back and said there was no way he could stay.

I was extremely bummed. We would have to wait another two hours to see them.

But Cady, Anna, and I braved it out.

Let me tell you, it was the worst seeing him go. I knew exactly how he was feeling.

I wanted him to have a great time, I wanted him to see his favourite band.

It just sucks that he didn't get to.

I understand though. His job is really important! :)

So after he left and we had all this time to kill we got some food in the restaurant portion.

But keep in mind--people were PISSED.

Many people left and everyone thought it started at 9.

How do you have a midnight concert on a Wednesday night?

whatever.

The concert started up around 12:15am.

We were SO excited at this point.

They were great.

They opened with Twilight Galaxy.

I would love to see them again in a bigger venue.

and I would like to see them with Eric! (wasn't the same without him)

We actually ended up snagging a good spot on the side stage area.

I got a few pictures as well!

YAY!

So now that all that excitement is over...I've got work tomorrow and Saturday.

I'm seeing the Nutcracker with Eric's mom on Saturday.

That should be good, I'm looking forward to it.

I just hope work tomorrow doesn't go too late.

Hopefully before midnight.

All in all...

I hope everyone has had a great week! :)

No turkey on turkeyday! :)

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving!

I did. It was exactly what I wanted--Intimate with a splash of loudness & memories.

Eric and I had dinner at this parents and it was great because

most of the dishes were vegetarian.

This made things easy. I hate making a fuss.

It's a big bonus when it's accommodated for, especially on a big food day like Thanksgiving.

It was odd--my parents didn't do anything fancy for Thanksgiving.

It was the first year there was nothing planned.

So after we had dinner we scooped up Meredith and headed over to one of our

best friends houses.

We hadn't seen Erin in a good 2+ years. We had great catchup time & got a lot of laughs.

Her whole family was there so it was buzzing with a good holiday spirit.

(Which I'm a huge fan of)

I've been close to that family for a long time & it's always good to see them.

I am also glad I brought Eric over (and I'm grateful that he came with!)

It's important to me for him to know my friends.

I know that's a tad annoying, but different friends bring out different sides.

I guess its like he meets my friends and a different side of me.

That's not so bad.

So basically leading up to and after all this Thanksgiving hoopla we just took it easy.

Eric got an Xbox which allocated a large amount of time in front of the TV.

I really had no complaints about this. The thing that sucks is that I suck at this game.

I'm getting better though, I have to admit.

But I have a long way to go on this. The most I could get out of 50 was 30 something.

OH well. We also played some Puzzle Fighter HD & some old school Paperboy.

We got Season 4 of How I Met Your Mother.

Someone told me this is our generation of 'Friends'.

It is and I really like it. We watched a lot of it.

New episode on tomorrow :)

Gosh what a relaxing week.

I do not want to go back to reality of school, work, and just daily life.

This past week was like a well needed vacation in a very familiar environment.

No doubt- it would have been GREAT to get away, but I needed the rest.

I was thankful for the similarity. No one likes to be sick someplace new.

Right?? I just like being in the comfort of things I know when my heads all iffy.

I made some good purchases. Friday I was feeling a tad bit better.

Eric and I slept in till 12:30pm and made fun of all the people who got up at 4 am.

We hate big crowds anywhere.

Let alone the thought of people trying to fight them at crazy hours in the morning.

You know I used to be able to get right up at all hours of the morning.

Now I really enjoy getting up late.

Although the earlier you get up the more you accomplish.

Anywho...

I needed to make a trip to Oakbrook.

I didn't enjoy the thought of going to a huge shopping center on Black Friday but...

I was reading Allure the night before (ha ha rhyme!) ;) and...

I saw this beauty in an ad;

A huge makeup kit at Sephora for only $48. It's a "$400" value. I don't know if that is true..

but I can't see anyone plowing through this kit immediately

...unless you do makeup for a living.

It includes eyeshadow, lip gloss, blush, lip liner, eye liner, and brushes.

It's just too good. Plus it's all organized in perfect little color families.

Makes it easier for blending.

It feels like I'm a 2 year old that got a makeup kit.

I'm so excited about it and just want to use everything.

Don't worry--I don't think it looks like a 2 year old applied it ;)

I always liked unique eye makeup

this gives me the perfect excuse to do it more often.

This thing is so cheap! Get it if you have the spare cash!

I also made a stop into Lush where I got

I'm always curious about moisturizer.

I never use it but I always feel like my skin could be better.

However--I breakout easily when it comes to face products.

This is made with lavender, orange flowers, and tiger lilies.

Among other things...

All natural things get me going. Plus it's not tested on animals.

I like how soft my skin is, but am not sure how the pores are taking to it.

A few more days shall reveal its true self.

Although I am dying to get back to lush to get this;

The best hand cream ever.

...

Unfortunately I have to get back to real life.

School tomorrow. I do not think I have work.

I hope I do not have it.

However, I look forward to going back Tuesday.

I just have a lot I want to do tomorrow.

Sorry for the long post.

I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing week and Thanksgiving!

"...so you can love me on the sly"

WOOHOO!

Another great weekend.

I had a great day at work on Saturday.

I guess we could talk about how much I'm really starting to love that job.

Sometimes the hours get really long, sometimes I hate the cookies, but most of the time..

It's awesome.

I literally get paid for doing something rad. I decorate cookies, people!

I sit around with some of the coolest people, laugh, and listen to tunes.

I feel really lucky. I really like what I do.

I also feel really lucky because I am with someone who is awesome in every sense.

I had another great weekend with Eric. It was pretty laid back. We need the rest.

We had a busy weekend last weekend and we will shortly be having another weekend;

driving to Hilton Head for Thanksgiving! How awesome! It will be a blast.

You know what road trips mean?!

...road trip playlists! :)

Two peas in a pod, I'm telling you.

We caught up on our CSI, Curb, & Always Sunny & we grabbed lunch out today.

All in all...

Very enjoyable weekend (:

Anywho, I made this good dish tonight for dinner and Eric loved it.

I will admit, it was pretty tasty. I'm just grateful he likes my cooking!

It was an Angel Hair pasta with basil, garlic, tomatoes, and fresh Parmesan.

.

Here's the recipe!

(I made small changes- but not many)

It is really simple but pretty tasty!

try it!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Tessabee

song on right now: Phoenix (1901)