have no fear

It has been commented privately that what may be revealed on the blog might cause family issues. If you know me (part of the purpose of this blog is for all of us to get to know, understand, & appreciate each other), you know I'm very WYSIWYG. There are no hidden agendas, grudges, etc. A very consistent trait I've had commented on through the years is my genuineness.
The group of individuals who make up our family are all quite intelligent. I hope this feels like a safe place to express your opinions, as well as report on the ordinary 'doings' of your family.
This week for me was pretty ordinary, except for less sleep than usual! I was at the gym by 5:30--later than I'd like, and only 2 days. At work by 6:30, on campus by 2:30, TAing for Stats on Monday, consulting with a student afterward, home by 8:30; Tuesday in class until 9, home by 9:45; Wednesday in class until 10, home by 10:45; Thursday, I had a great meeting with my dissertation chair, Dr. Sterling Hilton; went halloween costume shopping with Ben, Ricky, and Carisa--home at 9:30; Friday after work I went shopping instead of to campus! All of my clothes are too large for me, so I tried to find a couple new things to wear. I ended up with only 1 pair of pants. Good news: I don't have to shop in the fat lady department. Bad news: I'm in-between size 14 & size 16. Five more pounds would make 14's just right. The other bad news is that I couldn't find shirts I like and that are on the long side.
Today I'm conducting the music in Sacrament meeting and teaching a lesson in Relief Society.