take me the way I am

So I had way too many ideas about what I had to say today, so this might be a big conglomerate of randomness.

Many of you have asked how the procedure went on Monday (thanks!) - it went fine, I don't really remember any of it, but apparently, they couldn't see any problems with the naked eye, but I have to wait for the biopsy, which should be in seven to ten days. (On a side note, when did we become a seven to ten day society? Everything is seven to ten business days. Seriously.) So, as far as they're concerned, I've done all these tests, etc. only to find out that I do not, to their basic knowledge, have any sort of malabsorption problem with the gluten products. Not that I'm wishing it on myself, but I would rather have an answer than have to do more medical tests.

Chivalry at the grocery store is a very big thing, I've decided. Last night I wanted to make some soup to have for the week, along with brownies for one of the 'old guard' of SMU because he's been so helpful, and obviously, needed to make a trip to my local grocery store. I ended up going to the Cub because it was on my way from where I was coming even though I get turned around and they don't have as good a selection. However. As I got in line, the guy in front of me, (who was buying so many juice boxes, I couldn't even count), not only made sure that there was enough room for me to unload my stuff, but actually took my brimming basket from my hands and put it up on the conveyor for me. I've decided that since chivalry has gone by the wayside, a gesture like that is actually very romantic. He even put the divider up between our groceries. Where are these chivalrous grocery store men and how do I find them?! Apparently, I need to go to that Cub more often!

As of class tonight, I'm actually kind of enjoying it. (Now that we only have four classes left.) Tonight we talked about literary magazines, which I absolutely adore, for no other reason than that I worked on one and it was a great experience. Also, my book review that we had to write for class last week is going to be published in the next issue of Rain Taxi! Which is pretty awesome.

A few random wrap-up points:

1. I succumbed to the lure of the peanut butter M&M's tonight. They were damn good.
2. My sister bought a HUGE box of kettle corn from a coworker's boy scout. Does anyone want a bag or two?
3. Brownies make everything better.
4. The Anoka-Hennepin levy passed, so my dad will continue to be a teacher.
5. If you didn't vote yesterday, you should feel bad. At my precinct, I was only the 107th voter. That is a disgrace. Voting may be a little like flossing, we don't want to do it, but it is EXTREMELY important.
6. If you haven't heard of the poet Sara Teasdale and enjoy poetry, check her out. She was one of the rocking women poets of the early 1900's and writes positively luminously.

I think that's it. I do have a rather contemplative idea that I want to discuss at length, but now is not the time to do it.

Happy trails, campers.

Quote o' the day:
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain, US humorist, novelist, short story author, & wit (1835 - 1910)