This 'n That

Erik has a hairy chest.

Or more appropriately... Erik has hair on his chest.

This is a new development. He had about 5 when we got married and that number has sky-rocketed to hundreds!! Unbelievable!

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We are heading to Stanwood, Washington for the weekend. Friends of ours are going down to Seattle for a music conference and we are hitching a ride. I am very much excited as Stanwood is one of my favorite places.

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My aforementioned lipoma is dearly missed. It is strange to not have it perched on my head. It's like seeing yourself in the mirror for the first time after you cut all your hair off... over and over again. Every time I touch my head I am a little bit surprised that it is not there. Silly, I know, but true.

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I am currently in a bit of a knitting frenzy!! It is absolutely lovely. I really need to make something for myself though. Knitting is a great way to expend anxiety and frustration. It is great stress relief between studying for exams. It is wonderfully mindless for after an exam. It is just all around great. I think I have spent way too much money on yarn though... woops. And I have "nothing" to show for it because I have yet to keep something. Oh well. I love a productive hobby. My girlfriend asked me to teach her how to knit so we started dish clothes yesterday. It was lovely.

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My littlest brother, Benjamin, turns 18 on Friday! Wow! How did he get so big. He is quite possibly the sweetest kid I know. He is so gentle and genuine. AND he still says "I love you" whenever we talk on the phone. My fave!

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I sent our Christmas lists to our families... two weeks ago?? How great am I??? Now I just need some in return (hint, hint) so I can finish up my Christmas shopping.

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My friend just showed up and we gotta work on our group paper now. Have a great day!