Held together with...

The day began with an early rise at 4 am to clean up the cabin where the girls had spent labor day together and to start the trek northward.
mama and i arrived in time to go through check-in and unpack both cars (involving many trips up narrow dorm stairs, mind you.) to go out for a wonderfully yummy lunch and a stroll down the creek. i was pleased that she was able to meet a crucial member of northampton's (noho) community, Al, who is best known for his pithy conversation and wacky uncle personality. he gave us great one-liner as he was describing the local bar named the Basement that he does routine maintenance on saying that "the walls are held together with nicotine..." Classic Al.

if i were a room, my walls would be held together with Fluff. Mmmmm
im attempting to make a fluffer-nutter with my tube of mascara as a knife because a forgot silverware as i type this...

i couldn't believe how absolutely gorgeous it was outside and felt like it was a good omen, not only for the anticipated new england fall/winter weather, but for my overall reintroduction to campus. the priority for the day, however, involved the rearranging and set-up of THE ROOM. the picture here is a fair representation given that the other half of the room where i was standing when taking the photo is unseen. take my word for it-it will be a sanctuary among sanctuaries when i'm through (which probably will take until spring finals but hey!)

I got a flyer on the various Smith Outdoors Club trips in my mailbox and have already pre-registered for a rock climbing trip this sunday and a kayaking trip down the Connecticut next Saturday. May the best year ever commence!!!

cheers y'all
e