Caffeine systems are better than nervous systems...
I feel like every time I get on here I apologize for being scarce, so let's skip that part, shall we? I've been very stressed and le tired (which really means I've been le procrastinating and stuck with my head in le metaphorical sand, but whatevs), though it's been great to get back to frisbee and play some now that I'm not out of town. Fortunately, while it's not CLOSE to the new apartment (did I say we got the new apartment? We get keys on Saturday! I have a Room with a View *smirk* and it's cute and beautiful and I will have to post a picture) it's not too far away especially on a Sunday. Wednesday's game will be tougher, but the truth is that now that summer is over the sun is setting earlier, which makes that game less of a necessity.
Today, I got to visit the DMV, because I needed to change my car registration's address AND it was overdue, so I was still so unclear about how much money I owed them. Turns out it was only 15 dollars more. Nice. So now (maybe tomorrow?) I can go into the city and get my parking permit. Which would be great, as otherwise I'd need to move my car every two hours. That doesn't seem like fun :o)
I am highly conflicted about going to frisbee... because I need to pack, and I need to work on my papers... although even as I say that I KNOW that I'm a procrastinator, and that I probably won't do any of the things I promise I will even as I type them. Which is kind of frustrating, though obviously something I can change. (My inner smart ass says "maybe tomorrow...")
Okay, so I wandered off and forgot that I was doing this, but I went to frisbee, and it was okay. Not as fun as Wednesday, but pretty much worth the drive. I made macaroni and cheese with stewed tomatoes (YUM) an now have most of a frozen yogurt in the freezer (vanilla and wild blueberry swirl, also YUM). I did all the dishes, which makes the kitchen look more put together, at least. And I plan on doing some extensive work in my room before I go to bed.
In amusing culinary news, I attempted to make cold brew coffee as recommended by Smitten Kitten. It was good, although I made such a mess trying to strain it. Clearly, I should place the coffee filters in a smaller strainer (clearly, I need a smaller strainer), otherwise it's just coffee grounds all over the place. So refinement, but qualified success. Her other recipes look lots of fun, especially in my NEW KITCHEN WHICH IS BIG AND NOT GROSS*.
So off to check some email and take a shower. Though of course first I have to watch the plating and critique of meals on Iron Chef
*As example of the current grossness, I'm pretty sure we have two mice. One? Under the stove (miraculously). The other is in a high cupboard and is, by the sounds of it, working its way through a pack of Top Ramen. *sigh*
Today, I got to visit the DMV, because I needed to change my car registration's address AND it was overdue, so I was still so unclear about how much money I owed them. Turns out it was only 15 dollars more. Nice. So now (maybe tomorrow?) I can go into the city and get my parking permit. Which would be great, as otherwise I'd need to move my car every two hours. That doesn't seem like fun :o)
I am highly conflicted about going to frisbee... because I need to pack, and I need to work on my papers... although even as I say that I KNOW that I'm a procrastinator, and that I probably won't do any of the things I promise I will even as I type them. Which is kind of frustrating, though obviously something I can change. (My inner smart ass says "maybe tomorrow...")
Okay, so I wandered off and forgot that I was doing this, but I went to frisbee, and it was okay. Not as fun as Wednesday, but pretty much worth the drive. I made macaroni and cheese with stewed tomatoes (YUM) an now have most of a frozen yogurt in the freezer (vanilla and wild blueberry swirl, also YUM). I did all the dishes, which makes the kitchen look more put together, at least. And I plan on doing some extensive work in my room before I go to bed.
In amusing culinary news, I attempted to make cold brew coffee as recommended by Smitten Kitten. It was good, although I made such a mess trying to strain it. Clearly, I should place the coffee filters in a smaller strainer (clearly, I need a smaller strainer), otherwise it's just coffee grounds all over the place. So refinement, but qualified success. Her other recipes look lots of fun, especially in my NEW KITCHEN WHICH IS BIG AND NOT GROSS*.
So off to check some email and take a shower. Though of course first I have to watch the plating and critique of meals on Iron Chef
*As example of the current grossness, I'm pretty sure we have two mice. One? Under the stove (miraculously). The other is in a high cupboard and is, by the sounds of it, working its way through a pack of Top Ramen. *sigh*