water, part 1: a leak in the car. AGAIN. 2 weeks ago there was another leak in my car. don't even get me started about the service call and the discussions with the service writer at the dealer. bbfe totally summed it up for me when he said "what the f&*% do you care about what he thinks....he's only a service writer for god's sake." enough said. but i'm still frustrated over the whole entire thing.
water, part 2: the day after the car leak, bbfe notices that we have a puddle of water in the garage. we track it back to the water heaters and have determined that one is leaking. since we have 2 water heaters, it's not a big deal or emergency. our hot water helps heat the house and since it's spring and we don't need to run heat, we just unplugged it. however finding a plumber and/or hvac business that services this kind of system was the biggest pain the butt. finally found someone and scheduled an appointment. of course, since it's a water related issue clearly it didn't go off without a hitch. the guy called at the scheduled time thinking it was a consultation, hung up quickly stating he'd call back and then never did. i call the front office and the guy was out here within the next 45 minutes and inspected the issue. i'm now replacing a hot water heater.
water, part 3: it's been raining entirely too much for my taste.
is it a sign: my zodiac sign is a fire sign. i'm guessing that the water is a sign that i need to temper the fire within me.
mother's day: last week bbfe and i were discussing mother's day and i teased that i'm a mom to einstein and as the father, he was responsible for taking care of the day on behalf of the pup. i was totally joking and he knows it. i mean really, he compared our family to three's company when trying to explain that our relationship with ein is platonic. but if the dog licks my feet like crazy, i totally debate the platonic nature of our relationship! i totally wasn't counting on anything, but my day was pleasantly started when bbfe kissed me good-bye and wished me a happy mother's day before leaving. and boy was i shocked when bbfe came home, announced that he had picked up the makings for dinner, grilled dinner and even cleaned up after. what more could a girl ask for?
Monday, May 11, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
late night blogging
stupid tv: sometimes, you see really stupid ads on late night tv. this one in question for now is astepro. astepro is a relatively new nasal spray for allergies. sounds good so far....until you actually listen to the commercial. the warning states "do not take it if you have an allergy or adverse reaction to astepro." really? i thought it was perfectly fine to continue to take meds that you are alergic to. go figure.
dancing: dwts has been pretty good this season. i'm really interested to find out who will make it to the final 2. i typically root for the underdog but this season, i don't think the underdog will have a shot at the prize. but he's pretty cute to look at.
sick men: ugh. need i say more?
dancing: dwts has been pretty good this season. i'm really interested to find out who will make it to the final 2. i typically root for the underdog but this season, i don't think the underdog will have a shot at the prize. but he's pretty cute to look at.
sick men: ugh. need i say more?
Monday, April 13, 2009
easter: easter morning, my parents, bbfe, nik, and private came over for brunch. we had an egg and sausage strata, french toast casserole, waldorf salad, watergate salad, brie, and mimosas. yum! i only wish that bbfe wasn't sick with allergies. grumpus!
kitkat: best wishes to private and her new kitty. i think they're going through growing pains in order to get to now each other. hopefully it'll even out towards the end of the week.
procrastinator: i'm really not interested in going to work today. can't i just stay home and work from here? as it is i have meetings all the way through to the end of the day so there's not even a chance to cut out a bit earlier. oy.
kitkat: best wishes to private and her new kitty. i think they're going through growing pains in order to get to now each other. hopefully it'll even out towards the end of the week.
procrastinator: i'm really not interested in going to work today. can't i just stay home and work from here? as it is i have meetings all the way through to the end of the day so there's not even a chance to cut out a bit earlier. oy.
Friday, April 10, 2009
good friday
friday was good: today is good friday. today was also a good friday. work was ok....got a chance to speak candidly with a senior leader on how a certain project is not valuable in it's current state and we shouldn't roll out. socialized with peeps from work and left early.
parents: ...are visiting for the weekend and we all went out to emilio's tapas restaurant in midlothian. it was fair. i'm not sure we would head back. both bbfe and i agreed that europa is a much better option. the food there (europa) is superior, the service knowledgeable and attentive. the choice of selections at emilio's was abundant but mainly potatoes and fish based. as a non-fish eater due to allergies, i had a harder time finding tapas entrees that i could eat. one of them ended up being an appalling empanada. it looked like something that they just shoved into puff pastry and fried. it was way too greasy.
easter: i have a basket for my mom which she'll have to find in the house. since she hasn't been here for over 6 months, i have lots of hiding places to take advantage of.
parents: ...are visiting for the weekend and we all went out to emilio's tapas restaurant in midlothian. it was fair. i'm not sure we would head back. both bbfe and i agreed that europa is a much better option. the food there (europa) is superior, the service knowledgeable and attentive. the choice of selections at emilio's was abundant but mainly potatoes and fish based. as a non-fish eater due to allergies, i had a harder time finding tapas entrees that i could eat. one of them ended up being an appalling empanada. it looked like something that they just shoved into puff pastry and fried. it was way too greasy.
easter: i have a basket for my mom which she'll have to find in the house. since she hasn't been here for over 6 months, i have lots of hiding places to take advantage of.
Monday, March 30, 2009
work slump: have you ever had one of those projects that just drains you. drains you emotionally, physically...you name it and it drains it. well, i've got one of those projects going on and i really am tired of it. people telling me how to fix problems when they don't understand the problem or making changes mid-stream that make it more complex and frustrating. it's all i work on and i can't get to the other stuff that people want me to do. there's just not enough time in the day and at this point, i don't have enough strength to go on. i'm exhausted all the time. but like my momma says "this too shall pass." i just hope that i live to see it actually pass.
sunburn: spent a great day at the racetrack yesterday with nik and bbfe. unfortunately, i was silly and forgot the sunscreen. so now, i'm lobster pink, my skin is hot and it's stinging me constantly. i've tried everything from taking a warm shower to drenching myself in aloe and lotion. only ibuprofen has been taking the edge off. i'm just hoping that i don't peel and if i do that i at least get some sort of color out of it. i'm pretty sure that i'm so bright i glow at night. strangely, as i'm sitting here, my fingers and toes are freezing.
painting: on the plus side, i'm looking forward to painting the master bedroom this weekend. i'm taking it from a dark navy color to a light blue that has just a hint of purple underneath. and i'll decorate in black and white. a white bedspread/duvet cover with a black bedskirt; black and white pillows and i'll probably make my own curtains. the rest of the organizing efforts in the house are going well too. but tonight, i just need a break from it all. no cleaning, no moving furniture....nothing. just vegging out.
sunburn: spent a great day at the racetrack yesterday with nik and bbfe. unfortunately, i was silly and forgot the sunscreen. so now, i'm lobster pink, my skin is hot and it's stinging me constantly. i've tried everything from taking a warm shower to drenching myself in aloe and lotion. only ibuprofen has been taking the edge off. i'm just hoping that i don't peel and if i do that i at least get some sort of color out of it. i'm pretty sure that i'm so bright i glow at night. strangely, as i'm sitting here, my fingers and toes are freezing.
painting: on the plus side, i'm looking forward to painting the master bedroom this weekend. i'm taking it from a dark navy color to a light blue that has just a hint of purple underneath. and i'll decorate in black and white. a white bedspread/duvet cover with a black bedskirt; black and white pillows and i'll probably make my own curtains. the rest of the organizing efforts in the house are going well too. but tonight, i just need a break from it all. no cleaning, no moving furniture....nothing. just vegging out.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
random thoughts
computer update: it's working great. i am on it pretty much every day surfing the net, checking mail or paying bills. my only irk is that sometimes the cd player only works when the laptop is perfectly level. tilt it slightly and it wont read a cd. not a huge problem considering i rarely use the cd drive.
cardio: waiting for my new treadmill to be delivered. the delivery company is scheduled to come tomorrow between 1 and 5 pm....nice window there dudes. and my exercise bike with is also a rowing machine is supposed to delivered early next week. i'm looking forward to getting the new treadmill.
music: massive attack rocks. i heard a track of there's at a local favorite, the black sheep, and downloaded one of there cd's. since then, i've downloaded another one and am addicted.
addictions: speaking of addictions, i recently purchased sims city 4 - rush hour and am addicted to it too. my first city crashed and burned (well, i bulldozed it with the power of god) but i guess i learned something because my second city is flourishing. it's actually a very interesting 'game' concept. but be careful...time has a habit of slipping away when you play it. you start with the intent to play for 30 minutes and 2 1/2 hours later....doh.
cardio: waiting for my new treadmill to be delivered. the delivery company is scheduled to come tomorrow between 1 and 5 pm....nice window there dudes. and my exercise bike with is also a rowing machine is supposed to delivered early next week. i'm looking forward to getting the new treadmill.
music: massive attack rocks. i heard a track of there's at a local favorite, the black sheep, and downloaded one of there cd's. since then, i've downloaded another one and am addicted.
addictions: speaking of addictions, i recently purchased sims city 4 - rush hour and am addicted to it too. my first city crashed and burned (well, i bulldozed it with the power of god) but i guess i learned something because my second city is flourishing. it's actually a very interesting 'game' concept. but be careful...time has a habit of slipping away when you play it. you start with the intent to play for 30 minutes and 2 1/2 hours later....doh.
Friday, February 20, 2009
learning about my new computer
wow. i'm still getting acquainted with my new laptop. i've written a post twice now and both times it's been deleted somehow. i think if i hold shift and the cursor key too long, it for some reason deletes the text. all i can say is that i had a really good post written and i'm just too spent to try and rewrite it again.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
working girls
bitches in the workplace: i have to rant. today, i'm very thankful that i work primarily with men. the women on my team and my extended team are good to work with too. but i really can't stand it when women take rejection in the workplace as a personal issue. while your idea may not have been ultimately approved or even may have been modified, you need to not take it personally. stop bad mouthing your colleagues to your subordinates, your manager, or anyone else you want to vent to. it's not professional, it only affects your reputation and it's just bitchy. grow a set and pull your big girl panties up.
netflix: bbfe and i have decided to give netflix another go. we've had our own accounts before and generally he liked it. i got tired of the poor turn around in the area i lived in beforehand so i cancelled it. well, we've signed up and so far, i'm impressed. we signed up this past sunday and two days ago (tuesday) received our first three movies in the mail. we also purchased and 'on demand' player box. we received it yesterday and are generally impressed. my only issue is that the length of the power cord is actually on the short side. so i had to re-engineer a few electronics. we easily loaded movies into our instant queue and were able to watch them immediately. the movie availability is pretty good but it's light on new releases. hopefully popularity of the option with netflix will grow and thus prod the additional of more movies to the on demand options. fingers crossed.
plumbing: and have i mentioned the frozen pipe we had? well, luckily nothing worse happened and it thawed out pretty quickly. unfortunately we have these lame supply lines from the pipe to our faucets. they have a shut off valve unique to virginia, i guess and are 'self healing'. so every time you touch it, the healing stuff loosens up and you get leaks. we're still trying to let the lines re-heal and in the mean time have a bucket brigade. oh well. the joys of homeownership i guess.
netflix: bbfe and i have decided to give netflix another go. we've had our own accounts before and generally he liked it. i got tired of the poor turn around in the area i lived in beforehand so i cancelled it. well, we've signed up and so far, i'm impressed. we signed up this past sunday and two days ago (tuesday) received our first three movies in the mail. we also purchased and 'on demand' player box. we received it yesterday and are generally impressed. my only issue is that the length of the power cord is actually on the short side. so i had to re-engineer a few electronics. we easily loaded movies into our instant queue and were able to watch them immediately. the movie availability is pretty good but it's light on new releases. hopefully popularity of the option with netflix will grow and thus prod the additional of more movies to the on demand options. fingers crossed.
plumbing: and have i mentioned the frozen pipe we had? well, luckily nothing worse happened and it thawed out pretty quickly. unfortunately we have these lame supply lines from the pipe to our faucets. they have a shut off valve unique to virginia, i guess and are 'self healing'. so every time you touch it, the healing stuff loosens up and you get leaks. we're still trying to let the lines re-heal and in the mean time have a bucket brigade. oh well. the joys of homeownership i guess.
Friday, January 9, 2009
girls, girls, girls
safe space table: to my lovely lady friends (strangelove, wonderland and private) i had a wonderful time last night. forever more we will always have safe space tables in real life and virtually. i adore you all and can't wait for our next "sex and the city" style get-together. and i'm sure that our eavesdroppers can't wait for us to come back again.
i have a great movie quote for you all. it's from twister and goes:
i have a great movie quote for you all. it's from twister and goes:
"rabbit it good. rabbit is wise."
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
late night cravings
why do i read: ever have one of those books that you just can't put down. you think about it all the time wondering what's going to happen. you resist the lusty temptation to skip to the last page and see how it ends. if you haven't, then you haven't read a great book then. honestly, if you know me, you know i read a lot of heavy stuff during the work day. so at night, my secret craving is to read a brain candy book. something with a great story line, intriguing characters, charisma. well, i'm happy to say that i've had a string of great successful books on my mind lately. it started with the twilight series, expanded to the private series (about a girl going to a private school and breaking into the clique) and is mulling nicely over the house of night series (about vampyre finishing school). while these books are geared for tweens, i'm not surprised i like them. brain candy is so much fun and has no calories. why not indulge in a secret obsession??
back to bach: i was having a hard time sleeping tonight. i'm so frustrated about a recent problem with my beloved murano suv. car dealers just suck. and i don't feel like i've been a good worker bee this week because i worked at home for 1 1/2 days. that's just not like me. so, now it's almost midnight, and i've just created my own facebook page. i've been listening to yo-yo ma's cello suites. one of the best albums i've ever had the privelege to listen to. calming, stirring, comforting. another late night craving. i'm wrapped in a soft pashmina, have socks on and am sipping a delightful cup of tea trying to settle my mind. if you have any secret solutions for calming the mind, please feel free to share.
hard times: apparently, the porn industry is asking for their own stimulus package. because of the limp economy, sales are deflated and they are asking the federal government to help invigorate the american public. there are so many jokes that are lurking in the words here. it's extremely hard, er...i mean difficult for me to resist. oh crap - i guess i didn't resist.
back to bach: i was having a hard time sleeping tonight. i'm so frustrated about a recent problem with my beloved murano suv. car dealers just suck. and i don't feel like i've been a good worker bee this week because i worked at home for 1 1/2 days. that's just not like me. so, now it's almost midnight, and i've just created my own facebook page. i've been listening to yo-yo ma's cello suites. one of the best albums i've ever had the privelege to listen to. calming, stirring, comforting. another late night craving. i'm wrapped in a soft pashmina, have socks on and am sipping a delightful cup of tea trying to settle my mind. if you have any secret solutions for calming the mind, please feel free to share.
hard times: apparently, the porn industry is asking for their own stimulus package. because of the limp economy, sales are deflated and they are asking the federal government to help invigorate the american public. there are so many jokes that are lurking in the words here. it's extremely hard, er...i mean difficult for me to resist. oh crap - i guess i didn't resist.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
the winter blahs
blah, blah, blah: i think the majority of the people i know are experiencing the winter "blah's". indications that you have the blah's: no desire to do anything, easily bored, feeling alone, the words 'ho hum' come easily to mind. part of it may be the weather. it's cold. damn cold. my skin is like sandpaper and no amount of lotion has been keeping up with the moisture that the air is sucking out of my skin each day. i desperately need to fight the blah's and start feeling a bit more in control.
amazon.com: i really do love shopping with amazon.com. it's fairly easy to do and the prices are fairly competitive. my only bug is that i have the prime membership which is supposed to give you free two-day shipping on prime-worthy items. lately though, the timing is more like 4 or 5 days and i'm quite upset about that. the holidays are over and volumes shouldn't be that high that you can't get a package out and delivered on time, as promised.
fedex: and on the shipping rant, i'm a bit peeved that i ordered something from a company that uses fed ex. they've rescheduled delivery twice now and attempted to deliver the package at 5:30 pm yesterday (a saturday). but i didn't find that out through a doorknob sign. they didn't leave any indication that anyone even stopped at the house. better yet, the website is totally bogus and there's still no indication as to whether or not they will require a signature for the package. i'm glad to sign a "leave it here" release, but you need to release the release in order for me to do so.
see. i have a bad case of the winter blahs. if you have any suggestions on how to get over it, please let me know. i'm desperate.
amazon.com: i really do love shopping with amazon.com. it's fairly easy to do and the prices are fairly competitive. my only bug is that i have the prime membership which is supposed to give you free two-day shipping on prime-worthy items. lately though, the timing is more like 4 or 5 days and i'm quite upset about that. the holidays are over and volumes shouldn't be that high that you can't get a package out and delivered on time, as promised.
fedex: and on the shipping rant, i'm a bit peeved that i ordered something from a company that uses fed ex. they've rescheduled delivery twice now and attempted to deliver the package at 5:30 pm yesterday (a saturday). but i didn't find that out through a doorknob sign. they didn't leave any indication that anyone even stopped at the house. better yet, the website is totally bogus and there's still no indication as to whether or not they will require a signature for the package. i'm glad to sign a "leave it here" release, but you need to release the release in order for me to do so.
see. i have a bad case of the winter blahs. if you have any suggestions on how to get over it, please let me know. i'm desperate.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
happy new year and happy birthday
new year: i love this time of year. i look forward to it third most behind my anniversary with BBFE and christmas. why? because it's a time to reflect on all that is happened this past year and a reminder that our futures are no more known than where hoffa is buried. i like cracking open my yearly journal pages and using them brand spanking new. i love watching tv marathons that plague the cable stations. it always feel like a fresh start even thought some things will always stay the same.
happy birthday to ein: einstein is 8 now. he is graying around the face, but he's still a puppy. much more back to his normal self. i think i realized that on tuesday too when i came home from running an errand and found that he had dug in the trash. bad boy! nik and jen came over to celebrate new years eve. we played cards for much of the night and noshed on some faboo snacks (brie puff pastry bites, seasoned nuts and olives, pumpkin bread and pigs-in-blankets). they're back on new years day for a traditional dinner of pork and sauerkraut.
happy birthday to ein: einstein is 8 now. he is graying around the face, but he's still a puppy. much more back to his normal self. i think i realized that on tuesday too when i came home from running an errand and found that he had dug in the trash. bad boy! nik and jen came over to celebrate new years eve. we played cards for much of the night and noshed on some faboo snacks (brie puff pastry bites, seasoned nuts and olives, pumpkin bread and pigs-in-blankets). they're back on new years day for a traditional dinner of pork and sauerkraut.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
random posting
clearly i have the tv gods ear: there is a burn notice marathon on tv today!!!!! i asked for it a few days ago and voila. now if only i didn't have to work today.
einstein: had his surgery yesterday. he is now toothless by three. both of his top two front teeth (yes it sounds like a christmas song) and a molar from way in the back. his teeth look great though...nice and white and clean. we have to brush his teeth more often now. about two or three times per week, minimum. optimally daily. my only problem with the surgery are the side effects of the anesthesia. not only is my dog totally out of it....mopey and lethargic, but he has an awful case of gas now too. i swear he comes to see me, licks my feet and leaves. the only problem is that he leaves a colorless cloud of stench behind that lingers near the floor for a few minutes and miraculously floats up when he has left the danger zone. it really is unpleasant.
west wing imitates life: the news has been rife with reports on the gaza strip today. bombings for three days in a row and hundreds of people dead. at the same time, i've been watching the west wing on dvd and am just now cracking open season 5. it starts where season 4 left off with violence in the gaza strip. the president is working for peace with everyone against him. i imagine that's what's happening in the white house today in real life. either way, it's sad.
strange predictions: the wall street journal has a piece on a russian professor who has predicted the demise of the USA in 2010. he has predicted that the USA will go into civil war and be divided into smaller provinces. um. ok.
einstein: had his surgery yesterday. he is now toothless by three. both of his top two front teeth (yes it sounds like a christmas song) and a molar from way in the back. his teeth look great though...nice and white and clean. we have to brush his teeth more often now. about two or three times per week, minimum. optimally daily. my only problem with the surgery are the side effects of the anesthesia. not only is my dog totally out of it....mopey and lethargic, but he has an awful case of gas now too. i swear he comes to see me, licks my feet and leaves. the only problem is that he leaves a colorless cloud of stench behind that lingers near the floor for a few minutes and miraculously floats up when he has left the danger zone. it really is unpleasant.
west wing imitates life: the news has been rife with reports on the gaza strip today. bombings for three days in a row and hundreds of people dead. at the same time, i've been watching the west wing on dvd and am just now cracking open season 5. it starts where season 4 left off with violence in the gaza strip. the president is working for peace with everyone against him. i imagine that's what's happening in the white house today in real life. either way, it's sad.
strange predictions: the wall street journal has a piece on a russian professor who has predicted the demise of the USA in 2010. he has predicted that the USA will go into civil war and be divided into smaller provinces. um. ok.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
christmas festivities 2
tv marathons: it's post-christmas tv marathon weekend. yesterday i was glued to an ncis marathon (love mark harmon) and today it's a csi: marathon. the only thing that could be better is having some hot chocolate. we have the mini marshmallows but no hot chocolate mix :( if only the prime network tv stations did marathons of current shows. actually, i kind of wish that burn notice was on this weekend, but i'm sure that will happen soon as the new season starts soon. it would totally rock if all of the marathons were on-demand because then i could just bypass commercials. on the other hand, then you wouldn't see some of the dumbest inventions such as a remote wifi finder which lets you detect where a wifi connection is available without opening your laptop (um....ok). or for a blanket with arms (cuz that's fashionable).
christmas recap: christmas was basically the same. tension in the household because mom is stressed with cooking and prepping for the big dinner. dad acting like a kid with his gifts because he just wants to try them out. and i'm playing peacemaker in the middle. mom and i were both sick so it was even more interesting because we were trying to get stuff done while feeling poorly. but it all went off without a hitch...well, after a second ham was purchased at the last minute. we had the day pretty well organized and actually had about 1 1/2 hours of break time where we were cleaning, setting the table or cooking anything. it was good to see friends and family at the dinner tables (4 of them to be exact) but it was nice when everyone went home. we had the annual leftover dinner the next night and BBFE (best boyfriend ever) and i spent some time fixing one of my dad's gifts. he couldn't get it installed properly and it took both of us about 45 minutes to diagnose and get done. we'll see how long it goes before dad calls for help again.
what i'm reading: i got a few christopher buckley books for christmas (as were on my list). i'm currently reading "boomsday" where the heroine suggests, on her blog, that people 65+ be incented by the government to commit suicide in order to 'fix' the social security deficit. buckley is a renown satirist and this is the second of his books that i've read. BBFE will agree that a few times, i just start laughing out loud because it's a well written story.
new cookbook: i'm also reading julia childs' "mastering french cooking volume 1". yes, there is actually quite a bit to read in a cookbook. she starts with an overview of how she became a french chef and moves into discussing cooking techniques, basic tools to have, how to solve cooking problems, etc. really enjoying that too.
what i'm listening to: on the audible side, i have three new cd's to burn off on to my ipod: lenny kravitz, ali farka toure, and pat metheny. quite different amongst all three but should be good if my past views on their albums hold true.
things that go through my head:
1. people that act out on their road rage are jackasses that deserve what they get. don't throw something at us and expect not to have the po-po pull you over!
2. vanilla is absolutely better than chocolate...especially french vanilla.
3. why are crafts such as sewing or needlework considered "fuddy duddy"?
4. why is my conversion vehicle considered a wagon? eewww.
christmas recap: christmas was basically the same. tension in the household because mom is stressed with cooking and prepping for the big dinner. dad acting like a kid with his gifts because he just wants to try them out. and i'm playing peacemaker in the middle. mom and i were both sick so it was even more interesting because we were trying to get stuff done while feeling poorly. but it all went off without a hitch...well, after a second ham was purchased at the last minute. we had the day pretty well organized and actually had about 1 1/2 hours of break time where we were cleaning, setting the table or cooking anything. it was good to see friends and family at the dinner tables (4 of them to be exact) but it was nice when everyone went home. we had the annual leftover dinner the next night and BBFE (best boyfriend ever) and i spent some time fixing one of my dad's gifts. he couldn't get it installed properly and it took both of us about 45 minutes to diagnose and get done. we'll see how long it goes before dad calls for help again.
what i'm reading: i got a few christopher buckley books for christmas (as were on my list). i'm currently reading "boomsday" where the heroine suggests, on her blog, that people 65+ be incented by the government to commit suicide in order to 'fix' the social security deficit. buckley is a renown satirist and this is the second of his books that i've read. BBFE will agree that a few times, i just start laughing out loud because it's a well written story.
new cookbook: i'm also reading julia childs' "mastering french cooking volume 1". yes, there is actually quite a bit to read in a cookbook. she starts with an overview of how she became a french chef and moves into discussing cooking techniques, basic tools to have, how to solve cooking problems, etc. really enjoying that too.
what i'm listening to: on the audible side, i have three new cd's to burn off on to my ipod: lenny kravitz, ali farka toure, and pat metheny. quite different amongst all three but should be good if my past views on their albums hold true.
things that go through my head:
1. people that act out on their road rage are jackasses that deserve what they get. don't throw something at us and expect not to have the po-po pull you over!
2. vanilla is absolutely better than chocolate...especially french vanilla.
3. why are crafts such as sewing or needlework considered "fuddy duddy"?
4. why is my conversion vehicle considered a wagon? eewww.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
pre-christmas weekend
sick: well my small cold has turned into one nasty bugger. i haven't slept well for four or five nights now and even justin has slept on the couch a few nights. he says its cuz i snore too loud. he's probably right - i'm very congested and am having a hard time breathing. last night i think the cold moved into my chest. i've been coughing more and sound like i'm wheezing. it was really rough getting out of bed this morning.
pre-christmas party: as i write, we are in pennsylvania at justin's parents' house. we drove up yesterday to spend the weekend with his family. his mother also hosted a pre-christmas dinner for family. there were about 23 of us which is a bigger crowd than i am used to. but we sat with his sisters and their boyfriends at the "young adult" table. and i'm the oldest one of the bunch!! there's some interesting folks in this family. totally sweet and nice. but interesting. one aunt kept asking if my boyfriend is "a dreamboat to live with". a cousin is dating another first cousing (eeewww). and there's an adorable little cousin who loved petting einstein.
making dinner: as part of their christmas gift, we are making dinner for justins parents (and one sister who is in town). but honestly, i'm feeling so crappy that justin is doing all the work and i'm supervising. coq au vin and "sex cake" plus a salad and some crusty french bread. YUM! we'll see how the cake comes out. we needed a bit of white sugar, but his mom doesn't stock it so we're using raw sugar. perhaps it will work.
good things: shout out to nik for making a great dinner on friday night. while the chicken might have been a tad underdone, the evening was great. we both enjoyed ourselves. shout out to jen for being a flexible and understanding friend. this week truly has sucked because i'm sick and she's been great in allowing on me to cancel on her not once, not twice, but thrice.
things that go through my head:
1. when baking, YES it is critical to use a wet measuring cup for liquids and a dry one for dry things (like sugar). justin insists there is no difference and doesn't want to messy up more "stuff". we'll see how the cake comes out!
2. being sick sucks. i can't smell, i can't taste, i can't breathe.
3. my dog is the best dog ever. no if's, and's, or ruff's about it! he rocks.
4. ALL men really do enjoy farts. mostly when they are farting, but they appreciate a good one from other people too.
pre-christmas party: as i write, we are in pennsylvania at justin's parents' house. we drove up yesterday to spend the weekend with his family. his mother also hosted a pre-christmas dinner for family. there were about 23 of us which is a bigger crowd than i am used to. but we sat with his sisters and their boyfriends at the "young adult" table. and i'm the oldest one of the bunch!! there's some interesting folks in this family. totally sweet and nice. but interesting. one aunt kept asking if my boyfriend is "a dreamboat to live with". a cousin is dating another first cousing (eeewww). and there's an adorable little cousin who loved petting einstein.
making dinner: as part of their christmas gift, we are making dinner for justins parents (and one sister who is in town). but honestly, i'm feeling so crappy that justin is doing all the work and i'm supervising. coq au vin and "sex cake" plus a salad and some crusty french bread. YUM! we'll see how the cake comes out. we needed a bit of white sugar, but his mom doesn't stock it so we're using raw sugar. perhaps it will work.
good things: shout out to nik for making a great dinner on friday night. while the chicken might have been a tad underdone, the evening was great. we both enjoyed ourselves. shout out to jen for being a flexible and understanding friend. this week truly has sucked because i'm sick and she's been great in allowing on me to cancel on her not once, not twice, but thrice.
things that go through my head:
1. when baking, YES it is critical to use a wet measuring cup for liquids and a dry one for dry things (like sugar). justin insists there is no difference and doesn't want to messy up more "stuff". we'll see how the cake comes out!
2. being sick sucks. i can't smell, i can't taste, i can't breathe.
3. my dog is the best dog ever. no if's, and's, or ruff's about it! he rocks.
4. ALL men really do enjoy farts. mostly when they are farting, but they appreciate a good one from other people too.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
wednesday morning blogging
apologies: ok...so clearly the promise to update my blog timely has totally been broken. but i am also sure that other than myself, i have only 1 reader. so...it's 6am and i think i'm coming down with a cold. this is sucky timing because christmas is right around the corner and i have tons of work to do before then. i've been working hard these last few weeks and i think the time and stress has finally taken its toll. but i'm really not trying to complain. i've been enjoying the work and enjoying the fruits of my labor. my house is a mess, but i've been happier....i hope others feel that way too.
holidays: christmas should be interesting this year. its only the second year now where i have multiple "christmas celebrations". going home with my boyfriend to his parents' house and they're having a dinner with family. then back to richmond for a few days. after that, we leave on christmas eve to visit my family and will be there for a few days.
rules of attraction: i continually am reminded that attractions are totally unexplained sometimes. that people who you wouldn't imagine together fall totally in love with each other with no rhyme, reason, or rationale. i'm not talking about my boyfriend and i only (although there are things that don't have reason)...but i'm talking about people in general. it honestly gives me goosebumps and hope every time i meet a couple who aren't totally obvious at first glance. and i LOVE hearing about how people meet. those types of stories my my heart melt, my eyes water, and my toes curl. there's something about hearing about chance enounters that brings out the romantic in me.
good things: shout out to our friend Nik the baker for providing fabulous cookies for the holidays. we've been debating the meaning of both tins (i.e. mine, yours, ours).
things that go through my head
1. why do they have to take a great tea like Constant Comment and make it "green"? It tastes like a$$ and i totally can't drink it.
2. yes...if the detergent lid on the dishwasher clicks open YOU are REALLY obligated to unload the dishwasher. but you CAN ask for help in finding out where things go.
3. more people should read "twilight". i can't get enough of the saga. if you're interested in seeing the movie, let me know (because my boyfriend won't go with me).
holidays: christmas should be interesting this year. its only the second year now where i have multiple "christmas celebrations". going home with my boyfriend to his parents' house and they're having a dinner with family. then back to richmond for a few days. after that, we leave on christmas eve to visit my family and will be there for a few days.
rules of attraction: i continually am reminded that attractions are totally unexplained sometimes. that people who you wouldn't imagine together fall totally in love with each other with no rhyme, reason, or rationale. i'm not talking about my boyfriend and i only (although there are things that don't have reason)...but i'm talking about people in general. it honestly gives me goosebumps and hope every time i meet a couple who aren't totally obvious at first glance. and i LOVE hearing about how people meet. those types of stories my my heart melt, my eyes water, and my toes curl. there's something about hearing about chance enounters that brings out the romantic in me.
good things: shout out to our friend Nik the baker for providing fabulous cookies for the holidays. we've been debating the meaning of both tins (i.e. mine, yours, ours).
things that go through my head
1. why do they have to take a great tea like Constant Comment and make it "green"? It tastes like a$$ and i totally can't drink it.
2. yes...if the detergent lid on the dishwasher clicks open YOU are REALLY obligated to unload the dishwasher. but you CAN ask for help in finding out where things go.
3. more people should read "twilight". i can't get enough of the saga. if you're interested in seeing the movie, let me know (because my boyfriend won't go with me).
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
My Very First Post
You might say that this is progress. I'm a "tech" geek by nature - every time a new gadget comes out I have to have it. So, in some strange way, a blog is a technology gadget if you look at it the right way. Maybe it will become apparent in my blog, but I tend to look at life issues, topics, and everything else, a little bit differently from other peeps. A lot of time, I am just a big "devil's advocate" in sheep's clothing. I also tend to be very precise and outlined on things...but I'm just trying to go with the flow and write about whatever interests me. There's no theme, agenda, or prescription. To my future readers, let me know if you have any topics you'd like my thoughts on.
For the most part, my user name is fairly unknown and allows for a bit of anonymity. But I don't harbor any sense of grandiose thoughts that this will become an instant blog hit in the world.
For the most part, my user name is fairly unknown and allows for a bit of anonymity. But I don't harbor any sense of grandiose thoughts that this will become an instant blog hit in the world.
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