Randomness when I should be writing my dissertation

I wish…
–I could read more books for fun. I hope to do that soon–maybe some in August.
–I wanted to read my Bible more.
–I were super adventurous sometimes.
–we had a whole gang of friends to have a BBQ with.
–that one could magically lose weight, instead of counting calories.
–that I found it invigorating to get up at 7, or even 8 a.m.
–that friends back home would come and visit.
–that I got a kick out of exercising.
–that I didn’t have an asthmatic cough.
–that Scotland were a bit warmer in the summer.

I’m thankful…
–for Jesus
–for somewhere to live.
–for my husband.
–for food to eat (and yummy food!) everyday.
–for a great church, both here and at home
–that we may get to go home in January.
–that I can discuss faith with my good friends.
–for music
–for good books
–for good movies to take my mind off said dissertation
–to live in an amazingly beautiful, historic place
–for a great PhD supervisor who’s interested in helping me
–for at least 1 computer that works
–for sandals and toe nail polish
–for my fun new hair colour: dark auburn.

6 Responses to “Randomness when I should be writing my dissertation”

  1. Carolyn Says:

    Whoa! Send a picture of this fun new hair color! Like your list….Love, Mom

  2. Katie Varela Says:

    I second the picture request!

  3. Ashley Says:

    Here is one of the incriminating photos (here’s the second). It’s sorta hard to tell from them; the colour looks more dark brown than red in the photos.

  4. Katie Varela Says:

    CUTE! And look how pretty your eyes look in hair1.JPG! :)

  5. Carolyn Says:

    You look cute! What was Bryce’s reaction? Love, Mom

  6. Ashley Says:

    Thanks. I asked Bryce first if he thought it was a good idea and he thought so if I wanted to do it. He even helped with timing how long the solution needed to stay in my hair. He likes it. :)