Snow Day

We're snowed in!  Not just snowed in, but against all odds, UT closed the school yesterday, so for the first time in years, I got a "snow day" - postponed test, cancelled patient, the whole ordeal.  In Memphis we have more ice/sleet/frozen stuff under a teensy little bit of snow, but it's all the same to me!  Here's a picture of what the street beside my building looked like this morning. 

Union Ave

(this is a pretty busy street in Memphis -

much clearer than most others according to my brave friends who have actually gotten out!)

Yesterday I attempted to study a little for the pathology test that has been pushed back (didn't really happen), and then when that failed miserably spent most of the day cuddling with Sooie on the couch watching all of my shows that were on the TiVo from this week.  We also spent quite a bit of time outside; it turns out my little prissy dog who HATES rain is a snow bunny! 

Here are some pictures from Sooie's adventures outside:

too cute

she's not the best model - obviously something caught her attention so now her head is blurry.  oh well

Today I really have tried to study, but I haven't been very successful because Sooie has begged to go out about every twenty minutes.  We tried to play ball a little -

- which usually keeps her happy while I'm sitting at the table reading, but today this girl just wanted to be outside! 

One reason (other than the sub-freezing temperatures) I didn't want to take Sooie out so many times is that I have been living it up on this snow day ... as in I have been a complete grunge ever since I found out that I was going to be snowed in!  I'm not sure who decided it was a good idea to order those sweatpants with the elastic in the waist AND at the ankle a few years ago at the Chi-O house, but I have a pair, and they are my absolute favorite cozy pants.  Oh, and yes, there is a matching sweatshirt.  Sweet!  Every time I walked by a mirror yesterday all I thought was "retard" - and did my best Alan impression. 

So aside from the fact that I would have been #1 on Stacy and Clinton's list, it was an all-around wonderful snow day.  Topped off with yummy whole-wheat banana bread.

Hopefully all of this laziness isn't going to come back to bite me on Monday morning.  I have studied some today ...

Here goes nothing!

Lately I've been reading several blogs.  Let me tell you, I do not think my life is interesting enough for many people to want to read about it daily or even weekly, but I've discovered that blogs really are a great way to stay caught up with the lives of a few of the many people that I don't see or talk to nearly as much as I wish I could!  (and my mom loves me - I know that she will read this, especially after Facebook was just a little too much for her!) 


A few of my favorite blogs (and regular reads) are the blogs of Rita Degges, Kendall Jones, and Jennifer Grady. Maybe one day I'll read more, but right now I barely keep up with these 3! Ms. Rita's is about her amazing project to make 5000 pairs of shorts in one year for the children of Haiti. Kendall is a friend from college and is married to another dental student, and she is constantly putting easy, great recipes on her blog (complete with pictures).  Jen's is about their precious baby ... need I say more?  Anyway, check them out!


When I was having that debate about whether or not I should do this there were lots of thoughts running through my head. (is my life interesting enough?  absolutely not.  will people read it?  probably not.  how long will I stick with it?  we'll just leave that open-ended for now ...)  In the end, though, I know I miss my regular phone calls to that small but precious group of people who mean the world to me, most of whom would probably not appreciate it if I started calling them when I wake up at 4:15am or am up studying at 11:00pm.  This way, I can write as if I'm telling them, which means too many details will be involved.  Always. 


Another question I thought about was what I would write about.  Remember, I already know my life is not that interesting.  That said, it is fairly busy and is crazy on most days, and my dog Sooie is always up for providing entertainment.  There will probably be a little dental talk thrown in ... but those of you who know me well know that I really love my [almost] job and can't resist talking about teeth.


As for the name, I didn't want anything so cliche as "Walkin in Memphis", but I had to go a little cliche, so here's homage to my favorite, James Taylor, and one of my favorite songs.  (oh, who am I kidding?  all of his songs are my favorite!)  The lyrics, if you aren't familiar with the song, are

Shed a little light, oh Lord

So that we can see

Just a little light, oh Lord

Wanna stand it on up

Stand it on up, oh Lord

Wanna walk it on down

Shed a little light, oh Lord

Can't get no light from the dollar bill

Don't give me no light from a TV screen

When I open my eyes

I wanna drink my fill

From the well on the hill

Always seems to bring me back to reality, no matter what kind of day I've had!  (sidenote:  I'm going to see James Taylor & Carole King in Nashville May 22.  eeek! a little girl-y squeal because this thought makes me feel like I'm a tween getting to see the Jonas Brothers. More on that concert later ...)

Since this blog has been all over the place, I'll end with a picture (albeit an old one) of Sooie.  (Yes, that's right, WOO PIG SOOIE!) She is always doing something story-worthy, so I'm sure many posts will revolve around her.  Best to give you a mental picture:

-Beth