Category Archives: friends

Here I am!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Mica

Last night, Ryan had some people over to his apartment. I’m sad that most of the people in my program will be graduating and heading off to grand ESL adventures in the spring (Except you, Kayla. You’re stuck with meeee!). … Continue reading →

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Dan & Mica’s snow adventure!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Mica

Tonight was the launch of the newest group fitness releases at the gym. This coincided with our first snowstorm of the year. Being the wuss that I am, I convinced Dan to pick me up and drive me to the … Continue reading →

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2012 Resolutions

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Mica

[Edit: I started this post while I was waiting to board the plane in Richmond. Now, I am back in Illinois.] Here are some photos from our last few days in Richmond: In past years, I have made a vague … Continue reading →

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Beantown Holiday

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Mica

We’re already five days into January, which means that it is high time for the first micapie post of 2012! The boyfriend and I had a lovely New Year’s trip to Boston, our first visit in four years. There is … Continue reading →

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Should old acquaintance be forgot.

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Mica

It was a busy Christmas Eve Eve today, full of reunions and happenings. To kick it off, I ran five and a half miles, though my Garmin kept trying to tell me that I was running both farther and faster … Continue reading →

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Merry and Bright

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Mica

The boyfriend and I got into Richmond last weekend, and I have since been running errands and catching up with friends and family. After three weeks of separation, I was reunited with Bodger: He’s having so much fun at Mom’s … Continue reading →

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At the Christmas Party Hop

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Mica

That’s a tray of sea-salted caramel-filled cookies that Jessica and I made last weekend. Nice! The boyfriend and I had people over last night to celebrate the holidays. This was excellent motivation to finish my grading and to clean the … Continue reading →

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Need a little Christmas now

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Mica

Yesterday was the last day of classes for the fall semester, so Finals Period has officially begun! I have been trying to strike a balance of work (classes and grading) and some fun, particularly holiday festivities. On Tuesday, Kya and … Continue reading →

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Mica

Pat and I used to open an advent calendar when I was in elementary school, but this tradition sadly fell by the wayside. This year, however, the boyfriend and I purchased a nice advent calendar with chocolates behind each door. … Continue reading →

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Spanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Mica

Oh, hi there! Were you interested in an update from Thanksgiving break? I didn’t capture as many moments as I wanted from the trip to Virginia (like…my parents), but here are some highlights. The world’s biggest (dead) praying mantis that … Continue reading →

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