my room as a kid:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/05/31/lego.artist/index.html?eref=rss_offbeat

my garage as an adult:

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I took the MSF Beginner's Riding Course this weekend and it was fun. And I passed, of course!!! So, once I've had my permit for a couple more weeks, I can turn it in for my license ( Read more... )

In other words, riding whooped my ass ( Read more... )

So I turned 25. 23 was a big growing year -- a true test of strength. 24 was mostly fun -- eventful and full of life experiences. At 25, I have a lot to which I can look forward... like the fruition of my quarter-life crisis ( Read more... )

The Thursday following April 17th, I ditched work (in the middle of a critical tax-related issue) and hopped on a plane to Chicago. Schoonie and I went to see The Decemberists play at the Riviera, along with My Brightest Diamond. I <3 Shara Worden. And while I'm still not an huge fan of The Decemberists, they had a good show and I can appreciate ( Read more... )

Sometimes I just love being a grown up! Like when I can buy new cars. Or have nice things. Or hop on planes on a whim ( Read more... )

I did it. I placed an order for this:


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Since I last updated, I guess first I should say that John Mayer was AWESOME! He played my favorite songs (Vultures, I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You, Belief, and Neon), along with others... I was happy with my ticket purchase. Mat Kearney opened. He's pretty good, but it seems like his songs all sound the same and it started to bore me. ( Read more... )

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So, more bad news. Friday, my car, parked and minding it's own business, was smashed to bits. Well, the passenger side was smashed to bits. It will need a new door, rear quarter panel, and ground effects. Actually, it was a 3-car accident. Luckily, the bitch who smashed my car has insurance, as does the lady who pulled out in front of the ( Read more... )