#246

I'm having trouble sleeping and I don't know why. Its annoying and a good night's sleep would be really, really nice.

The Detroit Lions have the same record as the 6 time Superbowl Champions Pittsburgh Steelers. It makes me giggle. It wont last for long though.

A friend mentioned to me the other day when he buys his own house, he wants to decorate each room in a different decade. The kitchen would be the 1950s room. I think for some reason that makes perfect sense.

#245

So the G20 has ended. Peaceful protests were blown up into destructive riots. People were arrested. Money was lost. Obama turned the focus to Iran. And the most action I saw were an ambulance and fire truck outside of an apartment building that houses old people. I'm disappointed. I wanted so much more.

October is almost upon us and there are some Halloween parties so I will be needing a costume. I don't understand why all the girl costumes follow the same pattern of an adjective such as sassy or sexy or saucy, and then some occupation, such as nurse or police officer or even gardener. While the guys' costumes are gorilla or darth vader. None of their costumes ever come with sexy or sassy. Its not fair or equal. I don't like it.

#244

The G20 officially starts tomorrow. Businesses in the neighborhood are boarding up their windows. Signs declaring 'Pittsburgh welcomes the world!' have appeared. I saw a few protesters today. Though sadly, most of the protesters remind me of the dirty, smelly people who hung out near the Perpignan train station.

I'm really excited. This is going to be fun.

I found this visitor's guide to Pittsburgh. It makes me laugh because it is all soo soo true.

Some people are worried about what might happen. Protests getting out of control. Violence and tear gas. I figure it can't be any worse than Europe and their protests. And besides the police officers, who have been assigned to the local grocery stores and schools, aren't even carrying AK-47s.

#243

My mother called tonight. She was watching Wedding Daze and she thought one of the wedding dresses would be perfect for me...

And then she informed me that she has a huge pile of my old baby clothes waiting for me. You know, for my daughter, the daughter I don't even have. That isn't even a twinkle in my eye because omg! so much work and I'm too young, tooooooooo young.

She's scaring me.

#242

I skipped #238. My bad.

ETA: I did write #238! I just never pushed publish. So whoops! my bad again.

I talked to my cousin yesterday and it turns out she has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. So on top of not being able to eat red meat or pork due to other medical conditions, she can no longer eat bread, pasta, or any dairy. I think that leaves her with fruits, veggies and rice. And that just totally sucks.

#241

Do you guys remember discovering chapter books? And how magical they were? It opened up a whole other world.

I think I want to buy a lego kit just to assemble it. I don't want to play with it or display it. I just want to follow the directions and find the pieces and make something. Basically, I need an 8 year old boy to be my friend so I can steal his toys.

#240

I went to the park tonight and was attacked by bugs. I have this bite under my left eye that is swelling. I think it may be getting bigger. What if my eye swells shut?? It should make work really interesting.

Oh, and the G20 is coming to town. It should be really entertaining. People are already protesting and organizing events. I am pretty excited for it.

#239

It's that time of year again...

Steeler season.

Once again the city is decked out in black and gold. Buses' signs flash with 'GO STEELERS.' And almost everyone wears their jersey or t-shirt that proclaims Superbowl Champs! Even our Coke cans have been taken over.

I kinda can't take it this year. I don't know what it is but isn't it a bit early for fall? I swear it was just May and now we only have 9 days left of summer.

I am excited for fall. For apple cider, sweaters and most of all Dozen's fall menu. Those chocolate 5-spice cupcakes are soooo delicious!

Yesterday, a friend described Pittsburgh perfectly. He said the city is a melting pot of the Midwest's friendliness, the East's liberalness, a good work ethic and a pinch of the South's racism. I don't think I could have said it any better.

#238

Apparently it all makes sense now. I'm nice because I'm from the Midwest.

#237

I cannot get enough of these two. So adorable!

#236

My mom called to tell me that my cousin is engaged and is getting married February 20th. So I'll be in MI that weekend. Now I just need an outfit. I always end up over dressed at weddings in the Thumb. The people who show up in jeans just boggle my mind. So I'll have to find something fun and dressy casual. Maybe something from modcloth?

This is the first family wedding where I can legally drink! Woo. At the last one, I was a few months shy of 21 and it caused some issues. As did my v-necked dress. I didn't really get it.

I think I will be home in mid-October. I'm hoping it will be for at least week and I am going to try to get to Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor. So over the next few months, I will be spending a fair amount of time in the mitten. I'm just not looking forward to all that time on the Ohio turnpike, ick!

#235

I think my grandpa has a spy or mole in the 'burgh.

Or at the very least he has me bugged. Its all very weird especially since I haven't seen him since April and we were never that close.

But somehow he knows details of my life out here that I haven't shared with anyone. It totally defeats the purpose of moving 6 hours away if I can't hide anything.

#234

I had my one day off this week yesterday. And it was nice. I didn't really do anything but go grocery shopping for a few essentials.

I think I am coming home for Thanksgiving this year. My mom has recently followed through on her decades long promise to re-do the basement leading her to decide that we need to host Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving for her family which at minimum will be 20 and at maximum like 35. And with that many people no one will notice a few extra people so I am inviting you all. She also decided I get to cook the turkey. I think it is going to have to be a large turkey.