Happy Autumn,
everyone! I’ve been pretty busy with TAing two classes, taking two full classes
and two seminars, on top of my research stuff and traveling to see S and family
(who are all two hours away… sigh). But I’ve also managed to enjoy autumn a
bit. Here’s a little bit of what I did:
My bunt cake! |
I’m not a big cool
weather person, but there are a few things about the fall season that I love,
including PUMPKINS! My mother knows how much I love pumpkins and baking, but as
a grad student she knows I don’t have much time to bake these days, so she sent
me an amazing care package…
Thanks Mom! |
… That included spice
cake mix and cans of pumpkin puree! I’m so into this recipe: add a can of
pumpkin puree to cake mix and, ta-da, you have pumpkin spice cake. I made a
bunt cake out of one batch, and I can’t wait to make some cupcakes soon.
I’ve also been doing a
bit of shopping. I noticed that vests have been really popular up here in New
England since forever, and so I finally caved and got one:
Along the CT coastline! |
There was a great sale
at Gap last weekend ($20 for vests that usually cost $50), so I splurged and
I’m so happy did. I’m love how my vest keep my core warm! It makes romping
around in the leaves, or hanging out by the wind-chilled coastline, so much
more pleasant.
Climbing up Long Mountain! |
I’m also very lucky to
TA a geologic mapping class. It’s so much fun to have my job be adventuring
around the Pioneer Valley’s mountains, especially with the foliage being so
colorful these past few weeks.
Me with my pumpkin spice latte! |
And, of course, I had
my first pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks this weekend while I graded
homework. And I was so snug and content in my sparkly scarf from Damascus. I
can’t believe it’s been over six years since my trip to Syria. I wish I could
go back so much.
Well, it’s been a
whirlwind adventure learning how to be a grad student. More news on that to
follow, I promise. Meanwhile, enjoy autumn where ever you are! Even if the air
isn’t cool and crisp, maybe you can sip a pumpkin spice latte!
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