I keep meaning to/trying to post updates on here, but it never seems to work out. Let's have a quick recap for now:

The GoodThis weekend was pretty excellent, all told. Epic amounts of running around that resulted in desperately-needed new sandals and a haircut. There were fireworks out in the wilds of Red Bank, NJ, at the (really nice) home ( Read more... )

-I voted today! (And got the foursquare badge to prove it!) I know the badge thing is silly, but never in my history as a voter did I ever get an “I Voted Today!” sticker, and I always wanted one, so this is kind of a trade off for me ( Read more... )

* It would appear that I have laryngitis. Some fun facts about laryngitis, from Doctor Internet:
- It's an inflammation of the voice box, or larynx.
- It can be caused by a cold or by allergies ( Read more... )

- All of those who want to hear about my adventures in wedding planning should follow the bouncing link.

- I am seeing It's Kind of a Funny Story tonight, and I'm really excited about it. I hope it's a decent adaptation. This is the first time someone I actually know socially has had a book adapted into a movie. Hopefully, it won't be the last ( Read more... )

- Ugh, WTF, Yankees. *sigh*

- This is something I've often wondered about.

- Via Roger Ebert: A Meditation on Books.- I've been feeling hella run down the past few days. No idea what it is. It's likely allergies, which have been kicking my ass hard recently. And the annoying thing is that while a cold comes, hangs on a few days and then ( Read more... )

- I made butternut squash soup on Sunday. It was delicious, but to my chagrin, it tasted nearly exactly like my favorite brand, Pacific Organics. It was both frustrating and empowering - empowering because it was delicious and made from scratch. Frustrating because I could have gone out and bought soup and saved myself some hassle, even though ( Read more... )

+/-I am now pissed. I had a fantastic idea for a Halloween costume. Like, best ever. But it requires airspaniel and redstapler, and one of them is in Texas. Hmph.

It's based on this incredible video:

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(I figure redstapler would be Black Canary, and I would ask airspaniel nicely if I could be Huntress and she could be Catwoman. I think she'd be amenable. ETA: on second thought, she ( Read more... )

I can't stop laughing. Seriously, you guys. This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Eater FTW ( Read more... )

+ Weekend was fun, but about 10 minutes long. :P But there was good food and good friends, even time spent with my folks, which was great. :)

+ My pear cobbler, which I got from this recipe was a success! And it was pretty easy, too. The hardest part was peeling the damn pears. The only thing I did differently was toss the pears with half ( Read more... )

- I'm hoping I'm on the mend. I don't feel exhausted, I just feel kind of...weird. Spaced out and a tiny bit lightheaded. Do not like. Not sure what's up ( Read more... )