Now that this month is more or less over, and now that I've actually got something to report on, it's time for a 101 in 1001 progress post! Here's a link to the full list, in case you're curious.

2. Buy backpacking gear and solid hiking boots. Go on frequent hikes.Dustin's hiking boots should be in any day now, and after something of an exodus ( Read more... )

Happy new year ( Read more... )

My mind is still spinning from the whole "wow, house!" thing, but I just thought I'd pass this on to the ladyfolks (and the manfolks, if this sort of thing happens to be your cup o' tea) on my flist:
Sephora is having their Friends & Family sale. If you make any purchase on their website, entering code FF2009 will save you 20% on just about ( Read more... )

Reno/Tahoe was super fun, but very tiring. I don't remember the last time I had a vacation that was THAT busy. I'm relieved that I didn't spend as much as I thought I was going to, but that probably has more to do with the fact that I'm a terrible gambler. I got to play with baby ferrets, and I had to try HARD to resist the charms of a sweet little ( Read more... )

HAY GUISE GUESS WHAT CAME?!
( The icon should pretty much give it away )

I'm loving all of this rain. Seriously, I don't remember the last time my car's windshields and windows were this clean. I love how clean it makes the air feel, and how it smells, and how it sounds.... I love rain. I don't really care for the fact that people seem to forget how to drive when there happens to be water falling from the sky, but that' ( Read more... )

I signed up for a twitter account. If you've got one and/or are interested in following me, here's a link to my page.This past week has thrown my sleep schedule off balance. Three days of work, then staying up until 4 am, one more day of work, then staying up until 1 am, and 2 days of sleeping in until 11 am ( Read more... )

A certain redhead has an interview on Friday! I'm giddy. This one's with one of the vice presidents of the company, so I'm hoping everything will go well, even though I know there are going to be more (simple, but a hassle nonetheless) hoops to jump through before I can actually start getting my hopes up in a realistic sort of way. The lady I spoke ( Read more... )

Oh man, I just had an "OH SHI-" moment ( Read more... )