"Time, why do you punish me?"

I'm happy to say that the temperature has said goodbye to the 20s and has settled nicely in the 40s. it's not terribly warm, but knowing the weather shall continue its upward climb makes going to class much more bearable. I'm loving letting the natural light fill my apartment again.

the last day of break was spent with the boyfriend, M., enjoying the sunshine. we wandered over to our favorite diner and people-/puppy-watched for the remainder of afternoon. it was a nice closure to the only semi-relaxing week off.

it's hard to believe I'll be out of my apartment in only two months time (assuming we find subletters). I'm anxious to find something for next year, but few listings are up for september. hmph. last year at about this time, my old roommate (whom I've only seen once this year, unfortunately) brought home a couple of garden gnomes he found on his way home from work. they were in questionable (but quaint) shape, and I put off painting him for a while, but he looks so fresh afterwards!

Before:
After:
and if you haven't seen this puppy yet, click play to see the cutest thing ever!