More Library Gems - Saturday, December 14, 1963

I went back to Kansas City and got some stuff at the library. Some children's books about Kansas City will be gems - now to put it all together. I can't believe what I have to do in less than a week. Oh well, so we live or die. I picked up the shoes I had dyed for Vivien's wedding. I got Fred a slide viewer for Christmas. It was so crowded in the city - yet I ran into Vivien and Charlie, Sharon MacEachern and Janet Eger within 15 minutes. I guess Varners are going to Iowa on Wednesday or Thursday rather than stopping here as they thought they might be able to do.

"Steady" Boyfriends and Studies - Friday, December 13, 1963

I've still got some things to learn - like how to make a graceful leave-taking - if I was tired before Fred came at 11:00, then I'm bound to be dead by morning (12:45 now). He's wonderful. I always wondered how girls found time for both "steady" boyfriends and studies. It's not hard! I only wish finals weren't this week. I've never seen time go so fast. I worked for an hour tonight, then came back for our nice Stephens party with our stockings. The Morrills and Mr. Gibson were here. I got a B+ on the personality paper I threw together in such a hurry.

Two Gems in the Library - Thursday, December 12, 1963

I got up at 5:30 (first attempt was 5:00) to read phys psych. I also studied it tonight at the library. We didn't have statistics so I spent the afternoon reading existential psychology. We had an LLC meeting at 6:15 - Fred walked me over. Evelyn knows what my Christmas present is. I must get Fred something. I can't believe the speed at which these days are passing. I found two gems in the library - one of sample units and one of books for children in social studies.

"Happy First Snowfall" - Wednesday, December 11, 1963

I practically threw together the paper for personality. I hope it passes. I couldn't believe that Mr. Colliver would actually not hold class - he even came in and told us there wouldn't be any. I think everyone is operating in a trance of some kind. Right now I'm literally tired and hungry, but also more determined than I've been for a while. Hope that's a good sign. Tonight was "Happy First Snowfall." It began last evening. I first saw it when I left the library. Fred and I didn't go traying [sliding down Mackay hill on cafeteria trays], but we did go to the J. R. for cocoa and doughnuts for a study break.

To Kansas City by Bus - Tuesday, December 10, 1963

It's getting worse. I wasted most of a good evening when I could have been writing my paper on the control of human behavior. Here's hoping in the morning _____. I made use of the 3:30 and 6:00 buses to spend an hour and 45 minutes at the library in Kansas City getting information. I don't know if it was really worth my time (may have gotten the same here) but as it was, it felt "constructive." It was snowing when I left the library to come back to the bus station. I got word that Fred wanted me to call him tonight so I did. He sounds so nice on the phone. But then he is nice all the time.

B on Social Problems Test - Monday, December 9, 1963

I really sweated out the hour during physiological psychology since just before class I heard that of the nine who took the social problems make-up test, there was one B and eight failed it. I could hardly believe it to be true when I got the B and have hardly ever been so relieved. I'm getting groggy. I might be ahead to give up. Soon the crucial hours will really be here - I can't believe that I'm still procrastinating studying loads of material that must be done before the term's end. Now my procrastination in any one subject is because I'm frantically working in another course. Yes, it's bad this time alright. Sometimes I wonder about me. Fred says: "Mele Kalikimaka, Hau 'oli Makahikikou."

Bridal Showers - Sunday, December 8, 1963

I just got back from a shower for Vivien. Sue instigated it, but I "helped" a little. I really had meant to give a shower for Vivien since I'm a bridesmaid, but time sort of got away. This afternoon I went to one for Kathy in Alumni. I got Vivien sheets and pillowcases and went in with Evelyn and Nancy for an iron for Kathy. I went to church with Fred and then to the choir concert with him. I turned down going to Dearing's open house. It's about the homework element - I did get some reading done today.