Best pick-up line...EVER!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Hey girl
My cousin showed me this Tumbler of Ryan Gossling hitting on librarians. AWESOME.
Best pick-up line...EVER!
Best pick-up line...EVER!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Phoenix
Boy is moving to Phoenix. He has accepted a position with Teach for America. He will be teaching science to kids in Spanish, hopefully moving them into English as the year progresses. Intense.
At least I have a place to crash when I go to Phoenix...?
At least I have a place to crash when I go to Phoenix...?
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Cha cha now, y'all
So, I went to this wedding, and I must admit---I hated it. It was in a small Episcopal church that was colder inside than it was outside. I was even wearing a sweater over my dress and I could not stop shivering! And the organ was too big for the space and the woman playing it was basically the definition of terrible. And then she sang a random song and holy warble Batman, it was awful. I have no idea what any of the words were and she just kept going on and on and on and then I realized that she was singing along with a recording. She had recorded herself playing piano and was singing along to that. OMG. And, of course, they used the 1 Corinthians 13 reading. Except...that's...that's not how it goes. Damn you Protestants!
Speaking of crazy Protestants, I am pretty sure that the old women minister brought her female life partner with her to the reception. After the vows---which were super sweet, guys, because he couldn't stop crying and then she had her shit together until "Until death do us part" when her voice went up about 3 octaves--so, after the vows, the crazy lesbian minister was all "We will now join hands and say the Lord's Prayer. The regular version that we all know." Maybe I'm just an awkward Catholic, but what other version is there? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I am pretty sure that The Our Father is the most stand prayer in Christendom. ANYway...crazy lady.
Also, I didn't know anyone there. Except the Bride. Don't worry, I went to the correct wedding this time. So...I was cursing MMMono for being a beezie and lying to me to get out of being my date for the reception and Jasperse looked AMAZING!!!!1 (PS, MMMono, I gave Nanette dirt on you in the girls' room. Sweet, sweet vengeance).
Luckily, Lindsay Iwan was there at the reception, also flying solo, so I had someone to talk to who was not socially awkward. They had a recycled theme, which was adorable and still fall, but super creative. The invitations came in envelopes made of paper grocery bags and the favors were these super cute candles made from a fallen tree branch!
ALSO, Open bar. And she had a vegan meal option. Yummy pasta with a chunky tomato and summer squash topping. Delicious.
It never fails--every time I go to a wedding, they play the Cha Cha Slide. And they always play part 2. You know, the one with the Charlie Brown part. So, not only do I always end up counting a cha-cha step to those in my immediate vicinity (right-left-right,right-left-right), I also am always, without fail, the only one who can Charlie Brown. You know, the swing move. I found this snarky video that outlines the move.
Trip update: My departure date changed from "Available" to "Definitive Departure"! You guys! now it's for sure, for sure!
Cha-cha now, y'all.
Speaking of crazy Protestants, I am pretty sure that the old women minister brought her female life partner with her to the reception. After the vows---which were super sweet, guys, because he couldn't stop crying and then she had her shit together until "Until death do us part" when her voice went up about 3 octaves--so, after the vows, the crazy lesbian minister was all "We will now join hands and say the Lord's Prayer. The regular version that we all know." Maybe I'm just an awkward Catholic, but what other version is there? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I am pretty sure that The Our Father is the most stand prayer in Christendom. ANYway...crazy lady.
Also, I didn't know anyone there. Except the Bride. Don't worry, I went to the correct wedding this time. So...I was cursing MMMono for being a beezie and lying to me to get out of being my date for the reception and Jasperse looked AMAZING!!!!1 (PS, MMMono, I gave Nanette dirt on you in the girls' room. Sweet, sweet vengeance).
Luckily, Lindsay Iwan was there at the reception, also flying solo, so I had someone to talk to who was not socially awkward. They had a recycled theme, which was adorable and still fall, but super creative. The invitations came in envelopes made of paper grocery bags and the favors were these super cute candles made from a fallen tree branch!
ALSO, Open bar. And she had a vegan meal option. Yummy pasta with a chunky tomato and summer squash topping. Delicious.
It never fails--every time I go to a wedding, they play the Cha Cha Slide. And they always play part 2. You know, the one with the Charlie Brown part. So, not only do I always end up counting a cha-cha step to those in my immediate vicinity (right-left-right,right-left-right), I also am always, without fail, the only one who can Charlie Brown. You know, the swing move. I found this snarky video that outlines the move.
Trip update: My departure date changed from "Available" to "Definitive Departure"! You guys! now it's for sure, for sure!
Cha-cha now, y'all.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Come fly with me. Come fly, let's fly away!
Hey guys! It's been a while.
In the past few weeks, I bought these boots:
And went wine tasting with Toi. And had cider. We need to go back, because their wine list was pretty delicious-looking and when you bring your glass back, you get a free tasting. Whee! I was a bit disappointed, because other tastings that I've been to gave you more than a splash. I was thinking more like this:
And then we went to eat with MMMMono...and then we saw the Three Musketeers. After the fourth time in two minutes that I twitched violently and said, "That. That wasn't in the book." MMMMono turned sagely toward me and said, "Maybe it's better if we just think of this as fan fiction."
On a whim, I decided to look at the pricing of flights on London around the time of my trip. I pulled-up a round trip flight with taxes at just over $1,000.
That's not too bad, I thought to myself. I wonder if Wednesday would be cheaper...
FALSE! When I changed the day, it was suddenly $2,300! After a great deal of date fiddling, I came to the conclusion that the original date was meant to be. I bought my ticket! Yay! My trip is becoming more and more real! And why were the other tickets so expensive? The Olympics, of course. I am leaving a few days after the Olympics end, so everyone and their mom (literally this time) will be trying to escape London.
Now, if only Frank were going with me. I could use some exotic booze...
Pack up; let's fly away!
In the past few weeks, I bought these boots:
And went wine tasting with Toi. And had cider. We need to go back, because their wine list was pretty delicious-looking and when you bring your glass back, you get a free tasting. Whee! I was a bit disappointed, because other tastings that I've been to gave you more than a splash. I was thinking more like this:
And then we went to eat with MMMMono...and then we saw the Three Musketeers. After the fourth time in two minutes that I twitched violently and said, "That. That wasn't in the book." MMMMono turned sagely toward me and said, "Maybe it's better if we just think of this as fan fiction."
On a whim, I decided to look at the pricing of flights on London around the time of my trip. I pulled-up a round trip flight with taxes at just over $1,000.
That's not too bad, I thought to myself. I wonder if Wednesday would be cheaper...
FALSE! When I changed the day, it was suddenly $2,300! After a great deal of date fiddling, I came to the conclusion that the original date was meant to be. I bought my ticket! Yay! My trip is becoming more and more real! And why were the other tickets so expensive? The Olympics, of course. I am leaving a few days after the Olympics end, so everyone and their mom (literally this time) will be trying to escape London.
Now, if only Frank were going with me. I could use some exotic booze...
Pack up; let's fly away!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Tralalala! Cookies!
You guys, I have been super busy. With choir, school, planning a retreat for the kiddies, and cantoring, it has been a full schedule.
I started taking the bus to work on days when I don't need to be home or somewhere else right away. I really like the walk in the morning. It is about 10 minutes form the house to the bus stop, and then another 10 minutes from the stop to work. I think I am more awake when I get to work in the morning...plus I can eat more since I am doing more exercise, right?
Speaking of food, Halloween oreos are back! I love them!
Speaking of awesome food...I made cookies (which were delicious). But the point I really want to make about these cookies is that I candied my own ginger root. I started with this:
and ended-up with this:
MMMono, I know you will enjoy this:
I started taking the bus to work on days when I don't need to be home or somewhere else right away. I really like the walk in the morning. It is about 10 minutes form the house to the bus stop, and then another 10 minutes from the stop to work. I think I am more awake when I get to work in the morning...plus I can eat more since I am doing more exercise, right?
Speaking of food, Halloween oreos are back! I love them!
Speaking of awesome food...I made cookies (which were delicious). But the point I really want to make about these cookies is that I candied my own ginger root. I started with this:
and ended-up with this:
MMMono, I know you will enjoy this:
Monday, October 3, 2011
Decision time
Guys, which one? Also...when are we going to Bronner's?!?!?!
http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Christmas-Morning-Pancake/dp/B0027FGD66/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317605595&sr=8-1
OR
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VEOC04/sr=8-5/qid=1317605595/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1317605595&sr=8-5&seller=
http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Christmas-Morning-Pancake/dp/B0027FGD66/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317605595&sr=8-1
OR
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VEOC04/sr=8-5/qid=1317605595/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1317605595&sr=8-5&seller=
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Older than dirt
I had a lovely birthday yesterday! It was pay day. I had vegan no bakes. I even had dinner at Marie Catrib's! Thanks Jennifer!!!!!!!!!!!
Before dinner, I had class at Aquinas. It was the first night of our class. I was all serious, saying "You guys are so lucky to have me for class. Not only am I made of awesome, but today is my birthday, so we are getting out early." They applauded. After going over the syllabus and lecturing to them about how if they plagiarize, God will hate them and they will make Baby Jesus cry, I said "Any questions? Okay. See you guys next week!"
Basketball player: Wait. Are you serious?
Aussie: I said "early" what did you think getting out of class early meant?
BP: You really are awesome! Are all of our classes going to be this short?
Aussie: Not really, no. Enjoy the sunshine!
BP: Are you sure you don't have another birthday next week?
At Marie's, they gave me a free cupcake. It was chocolate. Delicious.
And, And! when I went to choir, Mark made everyone sing my favorite Christmas song. He was all snarky-like "Okay! We have to sing "This Christmastide," because I hear that it is some one's birthday." And I was all "Yes, please!" And we did.
We sound waaaaaay better than this, but you get the idea.
Before dinner, I had class at Aquinas. It was the first night of our class. I was all serious, saying "You guys are so lucky to have me for class. Not only am I made of awesome, but today is my birthday, so we are getting out early." They applauded. After going over the syllabus and lecturing to them about how if they plagiarize, God will hate them and they will make Baby Jesus cry, I said "Any questions? Okay. See you guys next week!"
Basketball player: Wait. Are you serious?
Aussie: I said "early" what did you think getting out of class early meant?
BP: You really are awesome! Are all of our classes going to be this short?
Aussie: Not really, no. Enjoy the sunshine!
BP: Are you sure you don't have another birthday next week?
At Marie's, they gave me a free cupcake. It was chocolate. Delicious.
And, And! when I went to choir, Mark made everyone sing my favorite Christmas song. He was all snarky-like "Okay! We have to sing "This Christmastide," because I hear that it is some one's birthday." And I was all "Yes, please!" And we did.
We sound waaaaaay better than this, but you get the idea.
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