#299

Life:

• I finally got around to ordering my messenger bag; I went with the yellow and white one. The bike shop ended up gifting it to me. I was really touched and surprised. They also threw in a blinky light to clip to it for riding at night. I think I am now officially a cyclist, hahaha!
• I went on an inaugural ride with the bike and a friend. Somehow going at dusk through traffic to a bike where we rode the trails deep down into the valley to drink some beer seemed like the best idea. It was terrifying and a lot of fun! I think I shall do it again.
• I also think the bike ride may be why my left leg currently looks like this:
• They really mean it when they say NO PARKING. I got my car towed. I got my car back. It was fun but nothing I would like to repeat any time soon.
• Yesterday, Sniper and I took off to run around the city in celebration of her 25th birthday. We painted pottery and visited the Phipps. We saw the Agave plant that only blooms once in a 100 years then dies. It looked just like a plant.
  
• For the first time in 10 years when given the opportunity to plan the family vacation, I passed. I gave my mom the names of some websites and turned it over to her. I had absolutely no desire to plan the relaxing dream week for everyone else. I think we're going to Charleston, SC and we may be getting a condo or house. But I'm not really sure. I'll just show up with a bathing suit and it'll be just fine.
• Ohhh and I'm kinda seeing someone. It's new and fun! and we'll just see where it goes.
  

#298

I got a bike!!

That's right, a bike. It's super cute and blue! That's about all I know about it other than it has a Panasonic frame. My friend built it for me and then surprised me at work with it. Some dude I had only met once bought me some really nice tires for it. And then I was gifted a helmet and a lock. Its all pretty sweet!! Makes me smile uncontrollably really.

There's only one problem. They all expect me to ride it except the thought of riding in Pittsburgh traffic with Pittsburgh hills seems terrifying. I need some Michigan terrain, all flat and not cobblestones.

#295

I need some opinions peeps. I want to get a messenger bag but I can't decide what color. I had narrowed it down to the deep blue/yellow one but then they came out with other colors. So which one?
PS They don't seem to fit in the frame. They did when I looked at the preview. I'm too tired to mess around with it but you guys get the picture (HARHARHAR!)

#288

Today was a day of breakthroughs.

First, I wore shorts. I don't normally wear shorts. In fact, at the end of last summer, I bought my first pair of shorts in years. I may have blinded people with my white, white skin today but it felt good.

Second, I watched Up! Now, I got the DVD for Christmas but I haven't been able to watch it until today. I saw the movie in theaters with Toi and absolutely loved it. However, the movie, especially the first 15 minutes, makes me feel all saddddddddd and a tiny, teeny bit alone.

Third, this didn't really happen today. Nor is it really a breakthrough but it made me really, really happy. I was able to order an Oberon! And it was tasty!

#282

The stamp last night at 80's night read 'You Are Beautiful.' For some reason, it really tickled me.

#278

It is being called SnOMGpgh or snomaggendon or snopocalypse. I lovingly call it winter. I think we ended up with something like 23 inches of snow. It is really pretty.

I woke up to a phone call telling me work was closed. That was amazing. This is my first saturday that I didn't request off in over six months. I bummed around the house before venturing out to explore and get some food.

The lump in the middle is my car. The lump on the left is a SUV. A guy snowboarded down our road. It was quite awesome.

But the sun came out around 1 pm and things are already beginning to melt. Maybe I wont even have to clean off my car??

At the end of my adventure, I made a snow angel. It felt appropriate.

#212

I'm in the middle of working 8 days straight without a day off. It sorta sucks but oh well, what can you do? 

Today, a customer asked my name and then asked if it ended in an A or an I. After all that, he kissed my hand and walked away. 

My new cousin arrived this morning. I think she's pretty cute!

Did you guys know the Tour de France goes through Perpignan this year? That leg is dedicated to Dali and according to the Tour de France website "If [Dali's] influence inspires the pack in the Corbières or along the seaside, anything will be possible." Hahaha, how utterly French!

#208

These make me happy. I like focusing on the happy.

#204

I had the last two days off. I spent them in Frick Park. It was awesome. 

I blew bubbles. I played frisbee. 

I hiked through the woods and saw a fox. 

I sat under a tree and read my book. I stared at clouds. 

My shoulders got some sun. I like the park.

#202

I want to learn how to do my hair like this. Anyone know how?

#200

Woo! Post #200!!!!
Today I

• worked
• was pushed!
• ate some sweet potato french fries
• defended my love of the Red Wings
• bought my dad a birthday card
• window shopped with BART
• took a walk around my neighborhood, it has beautiful grand old homes and smelled of pot
• had a croissant with butter and jelly and thought of Amsterdam
• rediscovered BSB's video collection, its horrifying 
• drank this beer, it only took like 2 bazillion hours to finish

All in all, a pretty awesome day.

#196

I found these pictures on my hard drive. They are from my recent visit to the Mitten. I love having a nephew. He is just the best thing ever.

He gets this look anytime ice cream is anywhere near him.

#180

I like this room.

#172

Punchline.

(No other words are needed.)

I made this recipe and it was delicious. I will make it again for my next guests.

BART made a puppet. It was delightful.

This was in Altoona. A city that amused me greatly.

The "Grapes of Wrath" martini I drank to celebrate Buddy's birthday.

Toi and Pomme came to visit.

Chomper turned 21 and this was his first legal drink.

I think we are all adorable.

#165

This is my bruise. I got it at work when I spectacularly wiped out on a freshly mopped floor. Its the only bruise I have from the fall. I'm not quite sure how I managed to land on this part of my arm with all of my body weight but I did. I'm special like that.

#155

I feel as though I haven't blogged in a long time but I see that I just blogged yesterday. I'm sure I had more to say but I'm feeling utterly exhausted. So I'll write all about my horribly exciting life later. Until then look at this picture of Monkey, he looks like a real person. It blows my mind. 

Cheers!

#151

Damn, I missed a day. I meant to blog really I did but I got distracted by things. Not much happened today. The Wings beat the Pens, 3-0. I ate some raisinettes and sour gummy worms. I watched the Grammys and was boredddddd but lacked motivation to actually turn the channel. And yes, honestly I was waiting for Chris Brown to run across the stage being followed by the police. That would have been smashing.

Hmm...I've been watching Dead Like Me lately. Its really good. But then again all of Bryan Fuller's shows usually are. They just all get canceled though.

To wrap things up how about a Monkey photo? Cogene just sent me some new ones. I like this one the best because she makes this expression too.

I wonder what happened that made him make that face?

#138

This is for Toi.

Look! I took a picture.

#128

Back to real life. Its so......real? or something. 

I just realized that I no longer should measure time in semesters. That is a bit bizarre. 

I am watching Gossip Girl with BART and finishing off the rest of our NYE champagne. It makes me miss France. a lot.

The bruise is getting better. At least I think so. 

It was pointed out to me that after my mother's next visit I will own a full dining room set like with all the china, table, chairs, etc. Its kinda cool, a bit scary, and very grown up. Maybe someday I will have a fabulous apartment like Carrie from SATC. I adore her apartment from the movie. Oh, I now own all 6 seasons of SATC and the movie. Sooo a SATC marathon weekend in Pittsburgh with cocktails, y/y? 

#127

Best party ever.