Happy 2010!  This is my first post of the new year.  And it's a good one!

I would love to share with you the very happy news that the baby we're expecting in early May is a GIRL!  I could not be happier!  She is healthy and thriving and kicking her mama from the inside like a good little fetus should.  The ultrasound tech thinks she'll be born in ( Read more... )

The seasons are changing outside my window.  It feels like life is kind of marching by while I look out upon it.  An active participant?  I can't call myself that, not really.  I know everyone's solution to this is to get my drivers license.  Then I will suddenly start to feel like a part of the world ( Read more... )

I normally really like Matt Lauer but right now I am so uncomfortable watching him interrogate interview Michael Jackson's doctor's attorney on the Today show. First of all, this guy is a legal representative, not a a piece of the doctor's brain that can be picked through for details. And this is not a freaking trial, where this level of ( Read more... )

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, soon-to-be mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, surrogate mothers, and mother-like nurturers out there!  :)

For my first Mother's Day, Raph and I are throwing a bbq for our immediate families.  Our first in our new house!  We had a bit of a setback when the awesome shiny new grill we bought could not be installed ( Read more... )

Happy Anniversary to me and Raph!  We've been married 4 years today.  :)  We are so happy ( Read more... )

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone.  I've thoroughly enjoyed all the Ireland coverage on the Today show the past days.  I've wanted to visit Ireland for years, and this really, really makes me want to go!

It's also the anniversary of the day I found out I was pregnant with Markus!  I came home from work barely able to wait to take that pregnancy ( Read more... )

My parents are in the Dominican Republic until next Friday.  Their 30th wedding anniversary (bless them!) falls on Monday, August 11, so I want to have flowers sent to their hotel room.  I've contacted the hotel, and they are happy to help, but in order to place the flower order they'll need a copy of both my credit card and id.

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I had a few moments of sadness this morning for my little Queens apartment.  Oh, Forest Hills, I shall miss you with your proximity to everything that I need and your convenience.  I shall miss my sunken living room and large, bright bedroom.  Most of all, I shall miss my 6 closets, especially my boyfriend, the walk-in.  Many will be the times I ( Read more... )

I am so happy.  Barack Obama represents everything that can be right with this country and this government.  Finally!

I can't resist sharing this picture.


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I wasn't sure how to tell you all my news, so I've chosen two pictures that will help get the message across.

Taken on March 21, 2008:


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