Honestly...

I can honestly say that by the time last night's performance rolled around, I didn't care! I can honestly say that we did our best and don't feel at all put out by the results of the contest.

I can honestly say that I am glad Madame Thompson is out of town and I don't have to read for her class. I can honestly say that I didn't read the 'Differences' chapter in Theory Toolbox for Dr. Olivier's class today. I can honestly say that I did not waste so much time that I did not have any left for my homework. I did indeed have some time to spare. I just found other things to be doing.

I can honestly say that I did not feel uncomfortable discussing Luce Irigaray's feminist theories in 451 this morning. I'm not sure what was supposed to be making so many people feel uncomfortable...unless you've never had a Psych class or Anatomy. It isn't pornographic to discuss the human body in context of a theory or biology...honestly, people!

I can honestly say that I intend to waste the rest of the day...relatively speaking. I intend to do a little research on cohabitation in Latin America and the United States (for Dr. Miller's project), go to the Provo Library (to turn things in), read something other than a textbook, study a little for that Adult Development exam, maybe clean the confetti off the floor (sort of threw all the props on the floor when I went to bed...and the confetti managed to escape onto the newly vacuumed carpet), etc. Should be a great afternoon.

The only reason I repeated the phrase "I can honestly say" is that I can't stand it used more than once in a conversation! Which naturally means I ought to get it out of my system.

French Idol

Our group officially received word last night that we made it into French Idol. That's next Wednesday at 7pm in the Varsity Theater. We're going to shock and impress the entire French department...and you know it! Well, we'll be the most diverse group anyway...j/k. There are 3 Sara(h)s and Katie...with a special guitar performance from Rob. That's our group! Be prepared to hear some awesome singing, be amused by our skit/dramatic reading, and blown away by our dance performance...I'll give you a hint, Sarah K and I are in charge of the dance part...which means...Tahitian! Doesn't the shaking of our hips just totally impress you? I thought so.

TV5

Definitely the only news worth watching right now...TV5 does a great job of making the news available via the internet. And for the most part it's understandable. (i.e. the audio is clear)
Although, the best option may be to completely ignore the news and pretend nothing violent ever happens...anywhere. Unlikely? I thought so. Best of luck sorting out your opinions.

Africa Night

Last night my African Lit class went to Mme. Thompson's house for a soirée familiale et le mafé au boeuf. Sarah and Rob came over to help me cook that strange, yet delicious, dish. It's made of tomato sauce, peanut butter, eggplant, beef, onion, garlic, ground ginger. Sounds disgusting, I'm sure. But, once it's finished...wow! I must admit I wasn't expecting to enjoy the activity, but it was great. It was strange to be at Mme. Thompson's house. I felt like I should be reverent and take my shoes off or something. Their house is AMAZING. However, it was a pretty casual evening. We ate with our hands...so that should give you some idea as to how casual it was.

Diane announced that she is 7 weeks pregnant. If it's possible, OJ looked more excited about that than when they were engaged. I wonder if their children will learn French or English first...

Housing

I need to sell my Winter semester contract...guess that really is the hardest part of getting married. Every time I find someone that might want it, they decide not to move or that they'd rather live on campus. Come on, I live on 5oo N...that's terribly close to campus. Really. It takes 7-8 minutes to get to the JSB, MARB, or WIDB. And 10 minutes or so to get to the Wilk. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, three great roommates, a working dishwasher, good management, social ward, wonderful bishop, etc. There's got to be someone out there that has yet to find a place to live this Winter. Well, a girl anyway. I've enjoyed living here, but don't mind leaving...with Superman, of course. Hope this thing sells soon...

Music Emergency

I am in need of new music. The radio just doesn't do it for me anymore. And my CD collection is somewhat French inspired. Which really just means I listen to things other people don't understand or find satisfying. Although, it's good for studying French homework. If anyone thinks of something I may enjoy...please let me know! It really is an emergency!