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This weekend was good. Mostly. I still don't like my dad's family, I don't think I ever will, but I can tolerate them better than Alison can (I think...).
Friday: Went to a speaker at 2 for part of the Storyteller's Festival. Rex Ellis. He's worked at the Smithsonian (<3) and now is the vice president of... something at Williamsburg (<3). He was amazing. He spoke on the importance of historical research and primary sources. It was fascinating. :) Went home. Got there around 7. I should've been home by 6 but the traffic was effing insane and so it took me an extra hour. GRR!!! At home Jeopardy! was on and there was a question about "The Frug" and I didn't konw it was a real thing and so I commented about the RK song and that sparked Dad and so he gave me part of my gift. Execution of All Things (I had to exchange it), a bendy Brian (from Family Guy) key chain and mints with Peter and "Freakin' Sweet" on the front. Went to.. I don't know what it's called for dinner and drinks with Mom, Dad, and Aunt Pat (who invited herself along. I hate her for doing that...). It was good. I tried a Black and Tan by recommendation of Sean Dobbs, but, eh, beer's not my thing. So Dad drank it and I had a margarita (yum). Then we went to the Rustic Pub down Grand River and bumped into Melissa Miller who I haven't seen since 2nd grade. It was cool. I had a fuzzy navel and Melissa bought me a buttle nipple which tasted like candy. :)
Saturday: Went downtown with P.A.T. Went to the DIA (and their cursed mandatory donation during construction...), the Scarab Club (which is basically just a gallery), and then to Greektown. The food was amazing. Saganaki (I <3 cheese...) and then gyros/Souvlaki for the meal and I don't remember what the dessert was called but it was good. Then they wanted to head out but Bryan really wanted to go to Novi and get coffee so I led them from downtown Detroit to Novi and then down G.R. to Coffee Beanery for coffee. Around 6 they headed back up and I went home. Mom was making pie. She gave me a little bottle of Bailey's and a little bottle of Buttershot's (that she bought when she was running errands) so I could make my own butter nipple. Dad got home around 730. He gave me another part of my gift. The Elected's CD "Me First". We listened to it (it's awesome!) in the car on the way to Dearborn Music to exchange the CD he bought me (Execution of All Things. I had it already but he couldn't remember. But he bought me my favorite RK cd, even if it was a duplicate). Dearborn Music is amazing. I love that place. I must go back. Then we got back home around 10. We watched my Gilmore Girls on tape (3 episodes). Then we went to bed.
Today: Busia and Aunt Pat came over. We had lots of food. Dip, soup, caramel corn. Then had PizzaPapalis for dinner. Then did gifts. Busia's first then mine. I got a pen box from Aunt Pat but none of my cool pens fit in it so I'll be returning it. It's really pretty though. From Busia I got a bottle of Kahlua, a brown fleece hoodie, and the 21 statue in my collection. From Mom and Dad I got Green Eggs & Ham in Latin (!!!), God Blees You, Mr. Rosewater, The Memory Keeper's Daughter, and Bullfinch's Mythology (all books), and violet candy and a cow PEZ dispenser. Alison's going to do for me what I did for her and just take me shopping with a limit. I brought so much food back up with me. :)
What Your Sleeping Position Says
You have a passion for everything - including sleeping.
Outgoing and brash, you tend to still shock those who know you well.
You tend to be selfish. You are the most likely type to hog the covers.
You gravitate toward comfort and don't like extreme situations.
What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You?
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Very popular, one of you is not enough.
What Kind of Candy Are You?
Score!
Your Band Name is:
The Mormon Ponys
Band Name Generator
It's not Plethora... Darn...
You Passed the US Citizenship Test
Congratulations - you got 8 out of 10 correct!
Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?
Crap... I should've done better than that.
Weird Al Shares Your Taste in Music
See his whole playlist here (iTunes required)
Which Musician (or Group) Shares Your Taste in Music?
lol. I love Weird Al. He was my first real concert. :)
Your 1920's Name is:
Celestine Dixie
What's Your 1920's Name?
A-hahahahaha! That sounds more tryndee than '20s...
You Are an Indie Rocker!
You are in it for the love of the music...
And you couldn't care less about being signed by a big label.
You're all about loving and supporting music - not commercial success.
You may not have the fame and glory, but you have complete control of your career.
What Kind of Rocker Are You?
lol What a shocker. ;)
You are
What Rejected Crayon Are You?
Your Birthdate: October 21
Being born on the 21st day of the month (3 energy) is likely to add a good bit of vitality to your life.
The energy of 3 allows you bounce back rapidly from setbacks, physical or mental.
There is a restlessness in your nature, but you seem to be able to portray an easygoing, "couldn't care less" attitude.
You have a natural ability to express yourself in public, and you always make a very good impression.
Good with words, you excel in writing, speaking, and possibly singing.
You are energetic and always a good conversationalist.
You have a keen imagination, but you tend to scatter your energies and become involved with too may superficial matters.
Your mind is practical and rational despite this tendency to jump about.
You are affectionate and loving, but very sensitive.
You are subject to rapid ups and downs.
What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
You're A Crazy Drunk
When you drink, you get wrecked - and it ain't pretty.
What Kind of Drunk Are You?
You Are 50% Weird
Normal enough to know that you're weird...
But too damn weird to do anything about it!
How Weird Are You?
Your Outrageous Name is:
Ivana C. Cox
Outrageous Name Generator
You Should Learn Chinese
Surprised? You shouldn't be - Chinese is perfect for an ambitious person like you.
You're a natural entrepreneur, and a billion people are waiting to do business with you!
What Language Should You Learn?
Your Fortune Is
If someone calls you fat, don't get angry... just turn the other chin.
The Wacky Fortune Cookie Generator
You Are a Bloody Mary
You're a fairly serious drinker, who's experimented a lot with different drinks.
You're a drunk, but a stable drunk. You don't ever let your drinking get out of control.
What Mixed Drink Are You?
You Are 60% Boyish and 40% Girlish
You are pretty evenly split down the middle - a total eunuch.
Okay, kidding about the eunuch part. But you do get along with both sexes.
You reject traditional gender roles. However, you don't actively fight them.
You're just you. You don't try to be what people expect you to be.
How Boyish or Girlish Are You?
Sounds about right I guess.
You Are Somewhat Machiavellian
You're not going to mow over everyone to get ahead...
But you're also powerful enough to make things happen for yourself.
You understand how the world works, even when it's an ugly place.
You just don't get ugly yourself - unless you have to!
How Machiavellian Are You?
You Are Changing Leaves
Pretty, but soon dead.
What Part of Fall Are You?
Friday: Went to a speaker at 2 for part of the Storyteller's Festival. Rex Ellis. He's worked at the Smithsonian (<3) and now is the vice president of... something at Williamsburg (<3). He was amazing. He spoke on the importance of historical research and primary sources. It was fascinating. :) Went home. Got there around 7. I should've been home by 6 but the traffic was effing insane and so it took me an extra hour. GRR!!! At home Jeopardy! was on and there was a question about "The Frug" and I didn't konw it was a real thing and so I commented about the RK song and that sparked Dad and so he gave me part of my gift. Execution of All Things (I had to exchange it), a bendy Brian (from Family Guy) key chain and mints with Peter and "Freakin' Sweet" on the front. Went to.. I don't know what it's called for dinner and drinks with Mom, Dad, and Aunt Pat (who invited herself along. I hate her for doing that...). It was good. I tried a Black and Tan by recommendation of Sean Dobbs, but, eh, beer's not my thing. So Dad drank it and I had a margarita (yum). Then we went to the Rustic Pub down Grand River and bumped into Melissa Miller who I haven't seen since 2nd grade. It was cool. I had a fuzzy navel and Melissa bought me a buttle nipple which tasted like candy. :)
Saturday: Went downtown with P.A.T. Went to the DIA (and their cursed mandatory donation during construction...), the Scarab Club (which is basically just a gallery), and then to Greektown. The food was amazing. Saganaki (I <3 cheese...) and then gyros/Souvlaki for the meal and I don't remember what the dessert was called but it was good. Then they wanted to head out but Bryan really wanted to go to Novi and get coffee so I led them from downtown Detroit to Novi and then down G.R. to Coffee Beanery for coffee. Around 6 they headed back up and I went home. Mom was making pie. She gave me a little bottle of Bailey's and a little bottle of Buttershot's (that she bought when she was running errands) so I could make my own butter nipple. Dad got home around 730. He gave me another part of my gift. The Elected's CD "Me First". We listened to it (it's awesome!) in the car on the way to Dearborn Music to exchange the CD he bought me (Execution of All Things. I had it already but he couldn't remember. But he bought me my favorite RK cd, even if it was a duplicate). Dearborn Music is amazing. I love that place. I must go back. Then we got back home around 10. We watched my Gilmore Girls on tape (3 episodes). Then we went to bed.
Today: Busia and Aunt Pat came over. We had lots of food. Dip, soup, caramel corn. Then had PizzaPapalis for dinner. Then did gifts. Busia's first then mine. I got a pen box from Aunt Pat but none of my cool pens fit in it so I'll be returning it. It's really pretty though. From Busia I got a bottle of Kahlua, a brown fleece hoodie, and the 21 statue in my collection. From Mom and Dad I got Green Eggs & Ham in Latin (!!!), God Blees You, Mr. Rosewater, The Memory Keeper's Daughter, and Bullfinch's Mythology (all books), and violet candy and a cow PEZ dispenser. Alison's going to do for me what I did for her and just take me shopping with a limit. I brought so much food back up with me. :)
What Your Sleeping Position Says
You have a passion for everything - including sleeping.
Outgoing and brash, you tend to still shock those who know you well.
You tend to be selfish. You are the most likely type to hog the covers.
You gravitate toward comfort and don't like extreme situations.
What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You?
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Very popular, one of you is not enough.
What Kind of Candy Are You?
Score!
Your Band Name is:
The Mormon Ponys
Band Name Generator
It's not Plethora... Darn...
You Passed the US Citizenship Test
Congratulations - you got 8 out of 10 correct!
Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?
Crap... I should've done better than that.
Weird Al Shares Your Taste in Music
See his whole playlist here (iTunes required)
Which Musician (or Group) Shares Your Taste in Music?
lol. I love Weird Al. He was my first real concert. :)
Your 1920's Name is:
Celestine Dixie
What's Your 1920's Name?
A-hahahahaha! That sounds more tryndee than '20s...
You Are an Indie Rocker!
You are in it for the love of the music...
And you couldn't care less about being signed by a big label.
You're all about loving and supporting music - not commercial success.
You may not have the fame and glory, but you have complete control of your career.
What Kind of Rocker Are You?
lol What a shocker. ;)
You are
What Rejected Crayon Are You?
Your Birthdate: October 21
Being born on the 21st day of the month (3 energy) is likely to add a good bit of vitality to your life.
The energy of 3 allows you bounce back rapidly from setbacks, physical or mental.
There is a restlessness in your nature, but you seem to be able to portray an easygoing, "couldn't care less" attitude.
You have a natural ability to express yourself in public, and you always make a very good impression.
Good with words, you excel in writing, speaking, and possibly singing.
You are energetic and always a good conversationalist.
You have a keen imagination, but you tend to scatter your energies and become involved with too may superficial matters.
Your mind is practical and rational despite this tendency to jump about.
You are affectionate and loving, but very sensitive.
You are subject to rapid ups and downs.
What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
You're A Crazy Drunk
When you drink, you get wrecked - and it ain't pretty.
What Kind of Drunk Are You?
You Are 50% Weird
Normal enough to know that you're weird...
But too damn weird to do anything about it!
How Weird Are You?
Your Outrageous Name is:
Ivana C. Cox
Outrageous Name Generator
You Should Learn Chinese
Surprised? You shouldn't be - Chinese is perfect for an ambitious person like you.
You're a natural entrepreneur, and a billion people are waiting to do business with you!
What Language Should You Learn?
Your Fortune Is
If someone calls you fat, don't get angry... just turn the other chin.
The Wacky Fortune Cookie Generator
You Are a Bloody Mary
You're a fairly serious drinker, who's experimented a lot with different drinks.
You're a drunk, but a stable drunk. You don't ever let your drinking get out of control.
What Mixed Drink Are You?
You Are 60% Boyish and 40% Girlish
You are pretty evenly split down the middle - a total eunuch.
Okay, kidding about the eunuch part. But you do get along with both sexes.
You reject traditional gender roles. However, you don't actively fight them.
You're just you. You don't try to be what people expect you to be.
How Boyish or Girlish Are You?
Sounds about right I guess.
You Are Somewhat Machiavellian
You're not going to mow over everyone to get ahead...
But you're also powerful enough to make things happen for yourself.
You understand how the world works, even when it's an ugly place.
You just don't get ugly yourself - unless you have to!
How Machiavellian Are You?
You Are Changing Leaves
Pretty, but soon dead.
What Part of Fall Are You?