Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Can't talk, moving
I'll be away in my little corner of crazytown for the next 10 days or so, packing up my stuff, etc. See you when I see you!
Friday, July 18, 2008
The hardest job I'll ever (but not right now, quite frankly) love
Sometimes I loathe being a mother.
Yep, I said it.
Sometimes I hate being a parent.
Today is one of those very challenging parenting days, where I feel like I'm pulled so thin I am going to SNAP at any moment.
The two hour solid temper tantrum was really enough, thank you.
I was feeling really excited about today (getting packing supplies, etc.) but now all I want to do is scream.
Sigh.
This too shall pass...
Yep, I said it.
Sometimes I hate being a parent.
Today is one of those very challenging parenting days, where I feel like I'm pulled so thin I am going to SNAP at any moment.
The two hour solid temper tantrum was really enough, thank you.
I was feeling really excited about today (getting packing supplies, etc.) but now all I want to do is scream.
Sigh.
This too shall pass...
Sunday, July 13, 2008
...I'm holding my hand out to you...
...and you're walking away...
From Joan Jett's latest album, "Sinner".
I had the pleasure of seeing Joan Jett and the Blackhearts play at the Beloit Riverfest this past Saturday.
They were so fantastic. Joan Jett is amazing, sexy, and can rock like no one's business.
I immediately needed to buy her album (downloaded from her website) this morning, and I've been listening to it constantly whenever I can.
Aside from one dud ballad ("baby blue", which I just can't get into), the album is fantastic.
One of my favourites is "Bad Time" (this post gets it's title from that song), but the album has more than one gem on it.
Highly rec'd.
You can sample the album at her website.
From Joan Jett's latest album, "Sinner".
I had the pleasure of seeing Joan Jett and the Blackhearts play at the Beloit Riverfest this past Saturday.
They were so fantastic. Joan Jett is amazing, sexy, and can rock like no one's business.
I immediately needed to buy her album (downloaded from her website) this morning, and I've been listening to it constantly whenever I can.
Aside from one dud ballad ("baby blue", which I just can't get into), the album is fantastic.
One of my favourites is "Bad Time" (this post gets it's title from that song), but the album has more than one gem on it.
Highly rec'd.
You can sample the album at her website.
Monday, July 07, 2008
picture post - construction
This is construction on the UW Madison campus. Took these on the way to the Chazen museum last week. They are building an addition to the museum here.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Hmmmmm
What on earth has been happening with me lately?
Not much.
Today has been a sweet, slow day. Spent with my honey having fun, grocery shopping, and laughing.
We went to a friend's house last night for a little cookout and then went to a nearby park to watch the big fireworks display put on each year (but rarely if ever on the 4th of July). I had fun watching fireworks for the first time in years. I'm a bit tetchy, if truth be told, and all of those big booms usually scare the heck out of me. But last night, perhaps eased by the many bottles of delicious New Glarus lager I was drinking, I just marveled at the beauty of the fireworks, and the fun of being surrounded by other people watching them.
Now I'm sitting at my boyfriend's place, listening to the sounds of him cooking dinner (I get to make the brandy flan later) and enjoying a bit of quiet time.
There is so much going on in the world, I don't even know where to start, if I wanted to talk about things. But you know what? I don't want to talk about what's going on in the world. I want to be in my corner of it and just be. Which is exactly what I'm going to do.
Not much.
Today has been a sweet, slow day. Spent with my honey having fun, grocery shopping, and laughing.
We went to a friend's house last night for a little cookout and then went to a nearby park to watch the big fireworks display put on each year (but rarely if ever on the 4th of July). I had fun watching fireworks for the first time in years. I'm a bit tetchy, if truth be told, and all of those big booms usually scare the heck out of me. But last night, perhaps eased by the many bottles of delicious New Glarus lager I was drinking, I just marveled at the beauty of the fireworks, and the fun of being surrounded by other people watching them.
Now I'm sitting at my boyfriend's place, listening to the sounds of him cooking dinner (I get to make the brandy flan later) and enjoying a bit of quiet time.
There is so much going on in the world, I don't even know where to start, if I wanted to talk about things. But you know what? I don't want to talk about what's going on in the world. I want to be in my corner of it and just be. Which is exactly what I'm going to do.
Friday, June 20, 2008
ZOMG, Delicious!
The Boy and I just finished up a marvelous (if I do say so myself) breakfast of veggie omelet and roasted red and sweet potatoes.
The two best things about it?
1) The Veggies and Taters were leftovers, so no chopping was involved.
2) It was the boy's first proper omelet experience, and he really liked it!
The two best things about it?
1) The Veggies and Taters were leftovers, so no chopping was involved.
2) It was the boy's first proper omelet experience, and he really liked it!
Fat Rant 3: Joy Nash outdoes herself
Another great "rant" from Joy Nash. It is so thoughtful and well done!
I realized after watching it that I am somewhat apologetic about liking how I look at any given moment, but I ought not be.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
What a Beautiful Day
Although it started out with my very-annoying-to-some-people two-hour nap, the day has been a good one. The weather, after so many days of humidity and rain, is perfect: sunny, breezy, warm but dry. Our (the boy and I) spirits are high and we had a great picnic on the lawn of the State Capitol, then we went inside and looked around for awhile.
After we'd had our fill (the Wisconsin Supreme Court Room [gallery, chamber?] is awesome, but tiny), we moved on to the Veteran's Museum. Seeing as I am pretty much a pacifist and not a history/strategy buff, I know I didn't appreciate the museum as much as the bf would have, but I was fascinated by what was shown, and by the detail of the descriptions for items and battles. It's a place made for someone with a longer attention span than either I or the boy had with us today. But a good place to finally check out.
We hung out downtown for another hour or so and got Italian sodas and walked until I tuckered him out.
It's still a beautiful day and I just finished loading the dishwasher after the two of us cleaned up the living room and I mopped. The boy's room is a disaster, and we need to get in there and really clean it, but that's for another day.
Today we are just recovering from our fine day out and preparing for a nice evening together. Yay us! We are surviving the first week of summer break. Not just surviving, but doing rather well for ourselves.
I will write about our bowling adventures later on!
After we'd had our fill (the Wisconsin Supreme Court Room [gallery, chamber?] is awesome, but tiny), we moved on to the Veteran's Museum. Seeing as I am pretty much a pacifist and not a history/strategy buff, I know I didn't appreciate the museum as much as the bf would have, but I was fascinated by what was shown, and by the detail of the descriptions for items and battles. It's a place made for someone with a longer attention span than either I or the boy had with us today. But a good place to finally check out.
We hung out downtown for another hour or so and got Italian sodas and walked until I tuckered him out.
It's still a beautiful day and I just finished loading the dishwasher after the two of us cleaned up the living room and I mopped. The boy's room is a disaster, and we need to get in there and really clean it, but that's for another day.
Today we are just recovering from our fine day out and preparing for a nice evening together. Yay us! We are surviving the first week of summer break. Not just surviving, but doing rather well for ourselves.
I will write about our bowling adventures later on!
Friday, June 13, 2008
The 7 Deadly Glasses
Since my birthday on Sunday, I've been forced to abstain from alcohol. I hadn't realized how much I'd been enjoying sweet, sweet liquor until I was separated from it!
Saw these amazing glasses today and thought I needed to share. They are the work of an British artist and represent the seven deadly sins.
Definitely worth a click.
Saw these amazing glasses today and thought I needed to share. They are the work of an British artist and represent the seven deadly sins.
Definitely worth a click.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Oh, that's much better
Had an incredibly rough weekend this past, despite lots of love and gifts from fam and the bf (and plenty of tasty drinks at my favourite watering hole on my birthday).
The sun has come out today (although storms threaten for this afternoon and evening), and I've just spent an hour sitting in the warm, wonderful weather.
Lovely!
The sun has come out today (although storms threaten for this afternoon and evening), and I've just spent an hour sitting in the warm, wonderful weather.
Lovely!
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Stuff Mixed People Like!!
Finally, a site for me!
(although I'm actually not a fan of #2, in particular, it's okay, but doesn't *get* me)
(although I'm actually not a fan of #2, in particular, it's okay, but doesn't *get* me)
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Friday, June 06, 2008
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