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Ive most definitely returned to the place that consists mostly of constant paranoia and terror about amounts of homework and due dates and all of the horrors that come with school and getting an education on the super fast track. This term, however, I am convinced that my homework load is double what it was in the spring, and I have weekly quizzes to obsess over, too.

In other news, Seamus and I are disgustingly happy and he is ridiculously good to me. Also, Ive never enjoyed cooking as much as I am enjoying cooking for and with him. He is very into food and cooking and Im learning a lot from him. He has sniffed out some of the best restaurants and eating spots in Portland, as well, so I am getting to experience new delicious things regularly. Though I feel like a novice in the kitchen, I really love to cook and learning new recipes and techniques, and the fact that Seamus has really liked just about everything Ive made for him is very flattering. Plus he has some of the coolest kitchen gadgets and that makes prep work almost fun (ok, it is fun to me, who am I kidding).

Last night we attended my friend Jess's annual Halloween party and that was extreme good times. I dressed up as my best friend Kelly and Seamus was a ninja. There were tons of good lookin kids in costume, no incidences (despite a visit from the cops) and tons and tons of delicious food (also a decent amount of not-so-delicious PBR). Afterward, a big group of us reconviened at our favorite bar and after closing time the party ended back at Seamus's house. I threw in the towel shortly thereafter but was woken up at 6am by Seamus crawling into bed complaining that an E party had formed in his living room and he wasnt sure how to graciously make it end. So I got up, went into the living room, turned the music off and asked if everyone had somewhere else to go. The hint was taken and ten minutes later the house was rid of drugged up strangers and Seamus and I passed out in peace and quiet. Needless to say, today I am not feeling so hot. Im reminded of the very reason I swore off PBR months ago. My body absolutly hates it.

Nothing is better for a hangover than red Gatorade, the Reggie from Pine State and football. I hope you guys had a chance to watch my Steelers end Minnesotas winning streak today. Go Pittsburgh!

XOXO