Spring Break

This has been a wonderful spring break. At first, I thought I was going to be bored for spring break, since Colt had to work all week leaving me stuck at home by myself. After tell my Mom this, she decided she would come visit me! Then, both my parents decided to come out, which was even better! So I spent this week with my parents. I really needed this break so much.

I'm so thankful to have parents who are willing to drive out here to see me. I miss being near them so much and I'm so thankful for the time that I get to spend with them. It was really the best spring break I could have asked for. Thanks for coming out Mom and Dad. I love you!

Pi Day

I am so excited for Pi day tomorrow. This is not to be confused with pie day, which would also be fun.  Most people make pies to celebrate Pi day.  I wanted to make cookies that look like this

How cool is this?! I found a copper Pi-shaped cookie cutter! I am dying to have it. Not only could I make math cookies, but I could decorate with Pi. That would make me so happy.  Pi is one of the coolest numbers ever.  If it is not one of your favorite numbers, it should be.

How are you celebrating Pi day?

Knitting

...is my new addiction. My fingers are sore.

My scarf will be cute, though!

Mondays

I LOVE Mondays, and here is why:

-I am always more productive on Monday than other days of the week
-Chuck is on!
-I have energy and feel rested from the weekend
-abstract algebra homework isn't due for 4 more days

None of these things are very big, but they all make my Monday great.  Especially Chuck.  I just love watching Chuck after a day of productive grading and school work.  I hope all of your Mondays are as great as mine!

Gluten for Punishment

The verdict is in...I have a gluten intolerance.  What does that mean?  Well, that means I do not have Celiac Disease, but I have antibodies that normal people do not.  Essentially this means no more bread, pastries, cookies, pasta, crackers, or anything else made with gluten.  How long does this diet last?  The rest of my life.  Ont the bright side, I can still eat Mexican food as long as it is not made with flour tortillas! Oh how I love Mexican food!  Also, I was told that I can eat ice cream and other fattening things and actually lose weight. How is that for a diet plan?

Anyway, for the next lifetime I will be experimenting with gluten free recipes.  I am going to try baking things with rice flour (I hear it makes things rock hard...I am determined to find a solution!), and eventually I am going to try to make my own rice flour.  But, until then I need your help.  What are your favorite recipes that do not include gluten? What would you miss the most if you could not eat gluten?

Oh, and everyone should eat some pasta, bread, and delicious treats this week for me!

Happy Monday

This is what my week will look like:
-study for abstract algebra
-go to the doctor
-teach junior high students about pre-algebra
-study for abstract algebra
-grade papers that will most definitely frustrate me and cause me to lose hope in our educational system
-study for abstract algebra
-complete the take home portion of my abstract algebra test
-study, study, study for abstract algebra

On Friday night I plan to collapse and not think about math at all.  I will hang out with Colt and do something lazy like watch a movie while eating frozen pizza.  I am in for a long week of group theory and proofs.  At least I don't have to write an essay!
 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Ok, so I know that was yesterday, but today Colt and I have been married for six months!

I love you, Colt!