Cookies are done, packaged up, and have been given to their new owners/eaters. What a relief! Even when I was packing them into boxes, I wasn’t sure how many people were going to be at today’s gathering, so I was … Continue reading
Last year, I started decorating for the holidays on the 9th of November, which is crazy early (I did take everything down two days after Christmas, though) — and I’m planning to make it a pattern. I’ve got my big … Continue reading
I had such a nice 4th of July weekend at my aunt and uncle’s cabin, and this is the only photo I have to show for it (taken last night, back in the cities), because I dropped my point-and-shoot in … Continue reading
I keep meaning to write a post, but then I get distracted. I’m enjoying it here more than I thought I would. Obviously, I knew LA in January would make a nice break from the winter back in Minnesota, but … Continue reading
Oh, hello. I’m in Los Angeles right now, and I might not ever leave. A) This is not real winter; B) dogs are allowed in stores. Of course, if I did move here, all I’d be able to afford would … Continue reading
The full title of this post should be ‘What Happens in Las Vegas Doesn’t Really Have to Stay in Las Vegas if It’s Not Particularly Scandalous’ — here’s one last post about my trip. Free Stuff This was a great … Continue reading
Yesterday, my Team Challenge roommate (Amy) and I decided we had had enough of Vegas (well, I’d had enough by Friday afternoon), so we rented a car and drove out to Lake Mead. Our room had a great view of … Continue reading
Above: The water show at the Bellagio last night. Below: The view this morning. I’m in Las Vegas! A huge THANK YOU to everybody who contributed to my Team Challenge fund-raising and helped me get here. The race is tomorrow, … Continue reading
Well, it’s 2010 in most of the world right now, but we’ve still got a few hours of 2009 left here in the American Midwest. Just enough time for me to do some reflecting on the past year. I’m having … Continue reading
– Whew, what a week! Tuesday was my birthday; Wednesday was spent finishing up the last of my presents and then wrapping them; Thursday was Christmas Eve with my mom’s side of the family; Friday was Christmas with my parents; … Continue reading
