A few thoughts on today ( Read more... )

I enjoyed the list format so much last time, even though I worried certain stories would be buried within it. However, thanks to the cool people on my f-list, this was not so.

• I had a wonderful Easter with j_bkl's family. Unfortunately, after a lovely afternoon, my stomach decided to rebel and I've been violently ill since about 8:30 last night. ( Read more... )

A text conversation with my dad about Torchwood: Children of Earth, about half an hour ago:

Dad: Watched Torchwood. Need a day before I can discuss it.

Me: Ok. I also recommend a scotch.

Dad: Maybe a quart or two.

Me: WE ARE DRINKING. WE ARE DRINKING.

I'm currently buried under a HUGE pile of well-wishes, thank you all so much!! :D

So I'm officially 29 now, and so far, it feels just like 28. It just sounds...impressive. At least to me. I'm twenty-nine. Gah. And, as hermionesviolin pointed out, close enough to REALLY start planning the bash for the big 3-0. But I won't do that until this year's is ( Read more... )

It's either fitting or bizarre that two of the most important people in my life have birthdays one day apart.

Yesterday, redesigner had his natal anniversary. (He is far away visiting family, so our [observed] celebration will be coming soon.)

Today? It's quasisonic's birthday ( Read more... )

My sister eloped ( Read more... )

While watching yesterday's Yankee game, my dad got so pissed off at the announcers on Fox that he muted it. I can more than understand the impulse, as the announcers on Fox are biased asshats who Yankee bash whenever they get an opportunity (fair and balanced my ass). He was happier with this, but since my mom was crocheting, she said to him ( Read more... )

So, the last few days have been a collection of peaks and valleys, with very little in between ( Read more... )

I don't know why people are so amazed when I can change the big bottle in the water cooler at work. Really, guys. I know I'm 5'4, but I'm of good, hearty peasant stock. My Maternal Grandmother and Paternal Great-Grandmother could totally kick your ass*. Maternal Grandmother carried huge metal bins of coal ash up from her basement to be ( Read more... )

It's been a busy week thus far.

Monday I got my hair trimmed by a stylist who did not butcher me. Thankfully my trip to the salon on Monday reminded me about everything that's awesome about my current salon, and why I'm going to stay with them for the time being. So, I took away two lessons from this experience, and the one before it ( Read more... )