I have been reminded by the lovely bubblesnap that I have been very  negligent in updating lately - particularly given that I have BIG news.

Simon and I bought a house =) We are moving in this weekend. It is in San Carlos, a 2 bed/1 bath built in 1948. It is absolutely adorable and perfect for us. The previous owners had some very strange taste (think old/ ( Read more... )

So this morning, I got up early and skipped breakfast so I could go to the doctor for a check-up and routine lab stuff. Grumble, grumble. Not exactly the best start to a morning ( Read more... )

alotheria's Halloween party:

_shahara_ dressed as Meatwad, and it suited them all too well.

angelretsis dressed as Gerald Ford, though it looked more like Elizabeth Regina on steroids and roller skates.

angry_wolf dressed as Trent Reznor.

brandeks didn't dress up, spoilsport.

bubblesnap dressed as Sybil - except that Sybil didn't show but the other 15 ( Read more... )

I realized that I haven't posted at all in 2008.
Just wanted to let y'all know I am still checking in here.
Life has been busy. The good stuff has been really really good and the sad stuff has been really really sad.
I have a feeling most of 2008 is going to pass in a blur, but I am trying to slow it down and savor it as much as possible.

My friend Dan was shot and killed Friday night at his home in Portland. Probably interupted a burglary.
I had all these thoughts rushing through my head and I felt like "I have to write!" but now that I am sitting here, I don't know where to start.
Dan was an amazing person. I tried to work it out last night and I think I've known him for over 10 ( Read more... )

(stolen from djinneth)

Dear alotheria,

I _____ you. You have a nice _____. You make me ____. You should _______. Someday I will _____.
You + me = ______.

We should __________. If I saw you now I'd _______. I would build a _______ just for you. If I could sing you any song it would be _________. If I could, I'd give you ___________.

We could __________ under ( Read more... )

I have been meaning to write some kind of update entry, but it seems entirely too overwhelming.
I have been reading lj and enjoying staying "in the know" about all of you, but never seem to find the time to contribute an entry of my own.
I think, since I last wrote, I have been on a trip to England and Scotland and another to Portland. Both excellent ( Read more... )

I have a new green hammock.

I also found the complete Otherland series by Tad Williams at a used bookstore for less than $20.

Summer is wonderful. I may not leave my hammock for several weeks.

Life can sure change alot in a 18 days. The biggest news is that Simon and I got engaged on Friday. =)
This is a very good thing. I am not sure I can even put into words yet how wonderful this is.

We also walked the Bay to Breakers yesterday (pics).

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