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I just came from the cafeteria. In a shocking twist, I have to actually meet people, I mean, can you imagine? And we have group projects, my least favorite thing, except perhaps, having a gym class. The cafeteria was so crowded—didn’t I see you there? Everyone there seemed to be wearing vintage Urban Outfitters. I felt left out, but no one openly pointed at me. Next, I expect to see bubblegum patch vests, skate-fit jeans and leopard-appliqué flats. Between us, I’ve gotten old, and lost what little fashion game I had. Now I’m modulated, that is, I’m over over-Indulgence. When I pictured myself in college, OMG, what, a half a decade ago? I imagined myself in a Lime Fizz Dress from Modcloth. THAT never happened—which is all for the good. School and by extension - school work - is definitely happening. It’s not all studying while drinking back-to-back espressos at sunrise. This week’s assignments due are: a ‘reflective assignment’ on qualitative research methods, a policy memo, a case analysis, and a group presentation. Argh. So if you don’t hear from me—I haven’t been deported—I’m just oppressed. . . Songs for this: This is Why by Paramore Lauren by Men I Trust Margaret by Pomegranate tea [E]

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Date: 6/10/2025 9:02:00 AM
<3 . Vintage UO attire!? I thought they opened day before yesterday! . . . I LIKE the Modcloth dresses, A LOT! I wish I had the figure for them. It’s a sadness that you think it’s good that you hadn’t had any to wear. . . I wrote some ‘out of the box’ policies and was fortunate to have group members that were willing to go where we went. We had a good team and had the most interesting group projects. . . . I am just a little bit envious of you being in that academic environment. Enjoy it while it lasts.
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Date: 6/10/2025 1:07:00 PM
Yes! (Lime Fizz) Isn’t that the height of sass? When I do a group project I do ALL of the sections, just in case one of the others suck. Once or twice it payed off, usually when one of the members was having trouble with english.

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