Sit down, have a cup of coffee. Do you want some cake? I have cake. And cookies.
Hey! I have some new LJ friends. And for the first time in many years I have to make a little introduction. I like long walks in the park, summer rain, mom's chili... wait... that's a playboy profile.
Let's see... where to begin. I was born in Seattle, (raised in Port Townsend -about two hours away from Seattle if you want driving times) and then I came back to Seattle as an adult. I began to use Livejournal not long after I turned 21, so this freaking thing has been around a good long time. Anyhow, I met a nice Englishman (who was brought to the states by Microsoft) and eventually I married him. He is better known as Mr. Jenner. (and he has an LJ but I don't think he updates it anymore.) He is a quiet dude who is patient about my daily ravings over dinner. We have a couple of kids; Senor Onion, who is 10. He is sort of a quiet figure (like his Dad) and as he has gotten older I don't mention him as much because I respect his privacy. He is pretty awesome and very funny. Then there is my daughter Miss Biscuit who is 7. She is a real pistol. Imagine living with a Shirley Temple who likes swords and power. She is also very funny. About four and a half years ago, we decided to have an adventure and we moved to England. That means I now live in rural Cornwall (near my husband's family. They are here and there in neighboring villages and towns.) surrounded by many sheep and attractive views. It was quite a change to go from living in Madison Valley in Seattle to... well.. fields. And absolute quiet. The village I live in has a couple hundred people, a church, a school, a tea room, a pub, and a post office that is open a couple days a week. I have to drive a few miles (lots of winding roads, escaping sheep, and narrow lanes) to a bigger village just to buy milk and things.
In February of 2016 I became a duel citizen. That's right, I rock a couple of passports like the rest of my immediate family. I believe I even pledged an oath to the little old lady with the handbag and the hat.
What do I do with myself the rest of the time? I keep the house from falling down, I make sure people have clean socks, and sometimes I write. I have a few things here. Go ahead. Read it. Tell someone that they should pay me to write things. And sometimes I travel. (not much in 2016 because well.. not much has been typical. That is all I will say about that.) The other thing I do is cook. A lot. It keeps me from going too mad. I like to talk about food, cooking, history, movies, books, domestic history, my assorted family, running, and the strange customs and habits of the British nation. And whatever else comes into my head. Like many people, I live with anxiety and depression. (obviously some days are better than others.) I don't think exercise is a cure for everyone and everything, (because it isn't. Thank the gods for medicine, therapy, and supportive people.) but running has been incredibly important in managing my anxiety. Some days I hate the sight of my running shoes and it takes a bit of effort on my part to get on my gear and get out the door but I am always much happier once I get going.
At the moment I am working my way through the discography of Bruce Springsteen. (in chronological order.) I am reading a big fuck off book about German culture (which is helping me to understand England, and Europe over all.) and a book about Lord Woolton.
I have never been to Olive Garden. I have never watched Strictly Come Dancing. I think green bell peppers ruin everything. I like watching Cary Grant movies. I have an orange stripey cat named Oscar. Live birds in the house completely terrify me. I am really good at growing strawberries. I can do cartwheels. I think haggis is pretty good. And I really really love a good American-style milkshake. (the best ones are at Don's pharmacy in my home town. I will fight you if you disagree.)
Let's see... where to begin. I was born in Seattle, (raised in Port Townsend -about two hours away from Seattle if you want driving times) and then I came back to Seattle as an adult. I began to use Livejournal not long after I turned 21, so this freaking thing has been around a good long time. Anyhow, I met a nice Englishman (who was brought to the states by Microsoft) and eventually I married him. He is better known as Mr. Jenner. (and he has an LJ but I don't think he updates it anymore.) He is a quiet dude who is patient about my daily ravings over dinner. We have a couple of kids; Senor Onion, who is 10. He is sort of a quiet figure (like his Dad) and as he has gotten older I don't mention him as much because I respect his privacy. He is pretty awesome and very funny. Then there is my daughter Miss Biscuit who is 7. She is a real pistol. Imagine living with a Shirley Temple who likes swords and power. She is also very funny. About four and a half years ago, we decided to have an adventure and we moved to England. That means I now live in rural Cornwall (near my husband's family. They are here and there in neighboring villages and towns.) surrounded by many sheep and attractive views. It was quite a change to go from living in Madison Valley in Seattle to... well.. fields. And absolute quiet. The village I live in has a couple hundred people, a church, a school, a tea room, a pub, and a post office that is open a couple days a week. I have to drive a few miles (lots of winding roads, escaping sheep, and narrow lanes) to a bigger village just to buy milk and things.
In February of 2016 I became a duel citizen. That's right, I rock a couple of passports like the rest of my immediate family. I believe I even pledged an oath to the little old lady with the handbag and the hat.
What do I do with myself the rest of the time? I keep the house from falling down, I make sure people have clean socks, and sometimes I write. I have a few things here. Go ahead. Read it. Tell someone that they should pay me to write things. And sometimes I travel. (not much in 2016 because well.. not much has been typical. That is all I will say about that.) The other thing I do is cook. A lot. It keeps me from going too mad. I like to talk about food, cooking, history, movies, books, domestic history, my assorted family, running, and the strange customs and habits of the British nation. And whatever else comes into my head. Like many people, I live with anxiety and depression. (obviously some days are better than others.) I don't think exercise is a cure for everyone and everything, (because it isn't. Thank the gods for medicine, therapy, and supportive people.) but running has been incredibly important in managing my anxiety. Some days I hate the sight of my running shoes and it takes a bit of effort on my part to get on my gear and get out the door but I am always much happier once I get going.
At the moment I am working my way through the discography of Bruce Springsteen. (in chronological order.) I am reading a big fuck off book about German culture (which is helping me to understand England, and Europe over all.) and a book about Lord Woolton.
I have never been to Olive Garden. I have never watched Strictly Come Dancing. I think green bell peppers ruin everything. I like watching Cary Grant movies. I have an orange stripey cat named Oscar. Live birds in the house completely terrify me. I am really good at growing strawberries. I can do cartwheels. I think haggis is pretty good. And I really really love a good American-style milkshake. (the best ones are at Don's pharmacy in my home town. I will fight you if you disagree.)