Chapter 1: In Which I Introduce Myself to a Small Audience Called the Internet

Hello Wonderful Blogging World,

My name is Lauren and I now have a blog too. So now we can hang out, and I can share all of my crafting adventures with you! Allow me to introduce myself:

I will start teaching full-time in August, a philosophy and religion class. Yeah, it's going to be pretty intense. My current goal is to get in as many Star Wars references as possible.

I like Star Wars.

I was a Lit. major in college, and having just finished graduate school, I still find myself looking forward to the day when I can read for fun.

If that day ever comes, I would read detective stories.

I lived in Ireland for 8 months while I was in grad school. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Now I have returned to my American Southern roots, and it feels good to be back where people say “y'all,” “God bless,” and “warsh.”

I love to sew, bake, crochet, and generally enjoy the domestic arts. I am a big believer in being able to become self-sufficient. Take nothing for granted when it comes to your security, and always know how to take care of yourself, financially and physically.

That reminds me of how I should work out more, but I'm on Thesis Diet.

I am currently writing my dissertation for my Masters (due September 1^st) so I'm hoping this blog will be a nice outlet for creative writing, after so much academia.

Thesis Diet consists of much staring at the computer, moving only your hands, eating lots of crackers, and sitting around a lot.

Future goals include a road-trip across America. I have seen neither coast, though I did get to go to San Diego for Comic-Con, but let's face it: I was inside the convention center the entire time.

In the next few years I hope to buy a house with my husband that has some land attached to it and learn how to garden, can, and make yummy jams!

My husband and I just moved to a new city and are excited about making connections and learning where all the free stuff is.

I basically have the best family ever.

I hope you return to this blog and find some pretty pictures and crafty adventures to enjoy! I'm excited to meet you and experience the blogging world first hand. 

Lauren