registration.

For the first time since fall of 2006, my first semester on the Plains, yesterday I registered for something other than classes.

After a weekend of research and list-making, Alex and I headed out early yesterday morning to hit up registry hotspots like Target, Pottery Barn, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Belk.

This seems like it would be a lot of fun, akin to making a Christmas wishlist-- and for the most part it's a blast-- but it can also be very, very overwhelming. They say to register for double the amount of guests you expect, and that in and of itself is mind-blowing. There's just something kind of bizarre about asking so many people to buy me stuff.

But, no worries, I prevailed. After a few hours with "the gun," you get used to the idea.

My job situation won't be cemented until July, most likely, and Alex is ready for a career move as well, so it was kind of crazy to register for an imaginary home, not knowing what will fit or what rooms there will be to decorate and so on.

By the end of the day, my head felt like it would explode-- whether from all the decisions or the uncertainty of our career futures, I don't know. At some point, though, you just have to put your faith in the Lord and a solid return policy, so we finished on a high note with my personal favorite store: Pottery Barn. I'm just about to get on their website and do a little more damage, as a matter of fact.

Coming up: registering for comps (way less fun than registering for wedding presents) and registering in both our hometown gift shop circuits (back to fun!).