March 18, me and the kiddo flew to CT for a visit with my folks. This "vacation" was mostly really not relaxing. The best example was the afternoon when I commented, "I think I need a nap" and Mom said, "that's a great idea!" and disappeared for two hours for a nap. With Dad not around, I was in charge of kiddo. I did not get a nap ( Read more... )

I needed knitting for travel to a conference and during the conference. Something compact, that didn't require too much attention. I ordered 10 or 12 balls of Lionheart in pussy hat pink and a color I refer to as "jazz pussy." When I unpacked at my aunt and uncle's the first night, I wondered, "why did I ever bring so much yarn ( Read more... )

I went to one Dress Burn a week and a half ago, bought some happy Spring clothes, and then the temperature dropped ( Read more... )

I thought we found a good house. We were talking about it today, about how we would use the space. And then I realized, "where would I put the roll-top desk?" I have a BEAUTIFUL antique roll-top desk that my parents bought in England in the late 60s or early 70s. I went through phases in junior high and high school when I'd do my homework at it ( Read more... )

I will not respond to someone's post about getting a dog. Because my response would be, "wasn't your last post, two weeks ago, about how you were not sure how you'd pay rent, heat, and tuition bills?"

I think I've been to the gym twice since the beginning of August. I need to put my membership on hold, since I don't need to be spending $51 a month to not go somewhere, and not going is a source of stress. I have an exercise bike at home, and mats for the floor, and my own stretchy bands. I just need to use them ( Read more... )

For xtingu

"Slit seeding"

"72 centimeter hole is a nice fit"

I want to put this, here, to remind myself later. I think how Ben and I got engaged really speaks of the nature of our relationship, and I want to remember that ( Read more... )

Current selection§ 62-38-211. Tattooing of minors ( Read more... )

Swim four laps, jog three laps, swim four laps, jog three laps ( Read more... )