emily.

I had a pretty darn enjoyable Christmas break.

Had fun with the fam. Went with them to a Linda McCartney photo exhibit. It was enjoyable. However, I'd like to know what the hell some of the people at the museum were staring at in some of the photos. They were black and white pictures of bands or solo musicians from the sixties. Neat-o. Right? Well, sure. But honestly, what is there to look at for 20 minutes? Film grain? Please. Be a doll, read the caption, look at the picture and move on. Easy as pie.

Edward and I went to Nashville for a day. I wish I'd taken pictures. I always feel like a dummy when I do though. And I don't think Edward likes getting his picture taken. We went to a record store that had DVDs, albums in vinyl, CDs, comic books and lots and lots of anime. Edward bought some Magic cards. I just looked at records. I was disappointed by the lack of k.d. lang. Her voice soothes my soul. We also ate at a delicious sushi place. They had bento boxes with sticky rice, a sushi of choice (I got salmon, it was heavenly), teriyaki (your choice of meat), some spicy sliced carrots, miso soup and ginger salad. And chocolate covered raisins for dessert. DEVINE. And all for under seven dollars!

I also stayed at Edward's parents. We just got back to Auburn today. On the way from my parents to his parents, we stopped at a place called the Ave Maria Grotto, aka, Jerusalem in Miniature. It was super. It's in Alabama. A monk built it himself out of glass, stone and concrete, and random things that he could find. I can't really describe it well. Just... check the website HERE.

And enjoy these pictures. I mean, there are only 3 and they're blurry and crooked and not that great looking and they broke my frame but... They're still pretty fun. Yes?

(Pardon the puffy face. I was very sleepy)

Also, I went and tried video gambling for the first time. It is, of course, illegal to gamble in, this, the great state of Alabama. So, they have a system where you put a couple of bucks on an electronic card, stick 'er in the machine, wrack up "credits" on the 'lectric card, and then cash it out. I'm not sure why that's not gambling but I don't really care. And I hear it's going to be banned anyway. Stupid bible belt... But! I won 7 dollars on a penny machine! It was very exciting. It will go toward my vacation fund. Actually... it'll probably just go toward my passport. I hear they're expensive.

Anyway, classes start on Monday and yes, I'm panicked.

I love miso soup!

That minature place is so neat and cute! lol The first picture looks like a cd picture.

Oooo what's this store that you speak of? With cds, DVDs, comics and anime? I must drive down to Nashville and find out.
» Kirei on 2007-01-05 08:04:16

The miniature is cool. I'll have to check it out sometime.
» Southern on 2007-01-05 02:42:16

in south america
somewehere(columbia i think), they ahve thsi mini too. when it rains, the water goes to where the real water is. it has the elevations and shorelines. its pretty cool :)
» ariel-can on 2007-01-06 01:58:12

I love you.
Simply for the comment you left millionaire.
» elessar257 on 2007-01-08 01:02:24

Thank you for the invite - and your pictures are beautiful:)
» AmbrosiaB on 2007-01-09 06:09:22

I've seen the Grotto before. It's near Cullman, and quite breath-taking. When I moved to Jacksonville, AL I had to do some exploring. The pics are great.

Thanks for the read!
» Tony (68.17.162.121) on 2007-01-09 09:57:18

Fantastic pictures!
The mini-Jerusalem looks really cool.

Sushi [or anything chinese/japanese food-wise, for that matter] for only SEVEN DOLLARS?! That's amazing.
Now I'm hungry. ha

Hope you survived back-to-school-week well enough. lol
» invisible on 2007-01-13 11:45:10

Great Pics!
and by the way...lexapro...just a little kick in the butt for panic. :) !!! Just kidding.
» spunky on 2007-01-15 11:27:59

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