My mom's visit was really great. I think it was better she stayed in a hotel because then we weren't around each other 24/7, thus eliminating the threat of getting on each others nerves ( Read more... )

My mom is halfway here. She's in her layover in Atlanta and her flight gets into Nola at 2:00 pm this afternoon. I'm looking forward to this weekend, but am also kind of stressed out about it.

I've been busting my ass with Aaron all week and the apartment is like thisclose to being done. We put up our painting above our bed that has me absolutely ( Read more... )

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Today is my birthday. I feel so old. 25. I always thought that by the time I was 25, I'd have accomplished a whole lot more, done more things, and would have it all figured out. But, I guess I'm still working on it. Maybe by the time I'm thirty ( Read more... )

I'm going to punch that dumb old man in the face.

On second thought, I don't actually want to touch him. I suppose I could throw my stapler at him instead.

Today is my 10 month anniversary with Aaron. Officially the longest relationship I've ever been in. And the thing is... I see it going on for quite some more time. :-)

Best boyfriend ever.

It can be boring and unchallenging at times, but when I hear someone calling, wanting a spot here, saying, "I need help, or I'm going to die. I want to be better."-- it touches my soul and reminds me that what I'm doing may not be terribly interesting, but it's helping someone ( Read more... )

I made a huge mess last night. But it was sooooo worth it. I made SUSHI ( Read more... )

Are those.... are those muscles I feel just below the surface???

OMG. I think I actually might be starting to get something resembling firm muscle in my arms, chest, and stomach.

I take back my last post. I'm not gonn screw this up on autumn-y food gorging.

With the weather finally shifting towards cool, sunny, and slightly breezy, I feel myself happily slipping into Fall. Along with fall comes wanting snuggly autumn-y stuff.

I want to wear boots and scarves. It's not nearly cold enough for either, though. I want to sit outside and watch the leaves change. But I'm trapped at work, and the leaves don't ( Read more... )