Despite the sweltering temperatures for the past few weeks, I feel like this weekend was the true beginning of summer for me. We celebrated the 4th at Jay and br0ken_b0y's place enjoying brisket and ribs and trying not to roast in the sun. I fully admit, I wasn't at my best for the first few hours, I was tired and cranky and sitting out in unrelenting sun ( Read more... )

Tomorrow is my 31st bday, and I've spent the last few weeks in a bank account hating Treat Yo Self lifestyle. But really, I've loved every minute of it.

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This year I've treated myself to a lovely facial, new glasses, a haircut and color, unlimited class pass for yoga to bust some ass, a food dehydrator, a sewing machine, and art I've been ( Read more... )

...and trying not be get deeper in debt (although I guess the mortgage trumps credit cards at this point ( Read more... )

It's officially one week from my birthday, so its time for me to be mad at the world and question my priorities.
It's worse than New Year's honestly. Tired of waiting. Wanting no regrets, and needing to feel like I've accomplished something, done something. I don't want to feel like time is wasted, or life is passing me by ( Read more... )

Thanks everyone who made it out to the Husband's part(ies) this weekend. He had a great time at both the LAN party on Friday and Main Event Saturday night. It was a great way to welcome in a new decade of Awesome ( Read more... )

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I've been thinking on how to go about a weekend recap, and decided to forgo a recap per se, for more observational musings.
Met up with a good portion of the usual suspects for the rustmoth show Friday, I'm not sure if it's been mentioned, but they're loud. Awesome, but loud :) I was really impressed considering it was their first live show, and ( Read more... )

Today turned out better than expected. I cheated a bit and took my meds later than I had been, trying to stave off the side effects and be as productive as possible while I could. I'm finally getting excited about my birthday next week. Ms. E and I got together for lunch, and although our first option was booked solid, we did get a chance to stop ( Read more... )

Yesterday I noticed that there is greenery showing through in our little patch of garden in front of the house. I can't wait to get out there and start cleaning that up a bit and prepping it for planting this weekend. Not sure what to do for the patio area yet, last year we'd discussed getting some bushes for added privacy, but we'll see. I do want ( Read more... )