Part I: The Train Ride That Would Not End ( Read more... )

Friday, I left work early and went home to pack my things and iron things to be packed, etc etc, and Steve and I went down to Midway and flew to Philly, making the flight with no time to spare. A little closer than I prefer, but we made it and still got to sit together, so I guess I can't complain too much ( Read more... )

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Back at work after a nice long weekend with the fam in Pittsburgh for some of Passover. Got to be home for the two seders, playing with fat and friendly and adorable kitties, lots of Dr. Mario, and lots of sucking at Bananagrams, although I still think it's a good game, even if I am awful at it ( Read more... )

So, the trip to Pittsburgh with daland for New Year's. We left Wednesday night, as I had work that day, and flew Southwest to Pittsburgh. We ended up getting home just in time to see the ball drop (literally, it was about 15 seconds to go when we got in the door), and then hung around for a little while watching some motorcycle stunt in Las Vegas that ( Read more... )

Guys. My dad got a Wii. For serious. My sister made a Mii for everybody, and although hers doesn't look so much like her, the ones she made for my mom and dad are quite good ( Read more... )

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What follows is an account of my trip to Mexico for Steen's brother's wedding, as described in my travel journal. Lucky for you, you don't have to decipher my hurried handwriting.

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I have returned, and at some point I shall make a real post with my travel journal and pictures in tow. Scheiny, I'm sorry, I didn't get your email in time, I hope you forgive me!

Going to Mexico this weekend for Steen's brother's wedding, yay! It is going to be delightful there! Yay! I'll be leaving Wednesday and getting back Sunday, and will likely be having so much fun going hiking and snorkeling and whatnot that I will not be online. If you'd like me to send you a postcard, email me your address at alien dot toaster ( Read more... )