the melancholeric

M. 24. Virgo. INFJ. Degree in fiber art. Waldorf training drop-out. Elementary Teacher's Aide. Still haven't figured out the color of my parachute.

I am now the proud renter of a 2bd/1ba adorable little bungalow. It is recently renovated and has a dishwasher, washer, and dryer! And it has a cute little back patio area and a one car garage! And I can keep my cat! All for the low monthly price of $780.

I don’t know how I will be able to stand this level of luxury.

Dear IU students/Bloomington residents:

When is the best time to start looking for a rental for August? I noticed that places are already coming up on Craigslist…do I jump now, or is it safe to wait until closer to the move?

I’m an incoming grad student, and my husband and I fall firmly within the “responsible grown-ups” category. We’re having trouble finding a rental that is neither a 5 bedroom student house nor a fratty apartment complex.

Any tips?

I GOT INTO IU!!! I’m going to be a teacher!

Pretty sure my camp name is going to be Juniper.

The absolute absurdity of the school where I work is just blowing my mind today. No time to rant, but know I’m thinking of it.

…can we bring a blanket?

—an adorable first grader during my Girl Scout Camp presentation

sketchbook from 4/9/13

sketchbook from 4/9/13

sketchbook from 4/11/13

sketchbook from 4/11/13

True fact: my husband plays the banjo. Claw-hammer style. He also brews beer. He does not have a beard. He did grow up in the mountains of Tennessee.

True fact: my husband plays the banjo. Claw-hammer style. He also brews beer. He does not have a beard. He did grow up in the mountains of Tennessee.