Graduation....DONE

Graduation has come and gone.  The gown and hood are draped over the chair in the dining room; cap accessorizing the table.  Flowers are brightening up every room and my red pumps are waiting for another adventure, as they wait patiently in the hall.  Photos are coming in through Face Book and email and I am left with great memories, a wonderfully supportive family and group of friends... and a few blisters.    

some days you just need to go to the greeting card aisle and laugh

some days you just need to go to the greeting card aisle and laugh...do you believe in luck...i think people believe in it only if they have it.  as of late, i wonder if all this is a test of my character.  


last night i went to the greeting card aisle with my boy and laughed.  there is nothing quite like a funny card, or a series of them.  switching cards and laughing reminded me of so many times my mom and I would do the same thing.  some activities are timeless. 


yesterday was a day of donating to good causes...I texted money to my alma mater and also to one of my bestest friends...JW who is trying to make it in the big city and doing a good job at it!  He is taking his show on the road and I am so proud of him...I am so glad the world will get to see what it's like to hang out with jw on any random day through going to his show.  :)  le sigh.

Early Thanksgiving

A wonderful weekend up north. A quick weekend trip, but the drive time was significantly reduced, so shorter trips are now possible. A weekend of family, good food, a fire in the fireplace from the first coffee to pjs and apple pie. Our early Thanksgiving with Steak was wonderful. We walked down to the water to take a few family photos and a few artsy photos. The flowers were from Andre and me for mom and Mimi. Reading by the fire made the work much more tolerable. Work's been steady at school and I have 6 orders for onesies! YAY! A little hobby turned profit :) Tomorrow is Dre and my 6 year anniversary...looking forward to steak when I come home from a long day and night of classes. Dre makes great meals, so a quiet evening at home with wine and a wonderful meal will be a perfect way to celebrate.

Doug- The CD was great - Dre and I love listening to it!

Gloxy - Love the photos! Keep 'em comin'!

Doe - how's my old job?

EmilyKatherine - Good luck with the job hunt

and Dre' Happy Anniversary Baby...I Love you.

Exhausted in NY!

Exhausted in NY! I don't know what's wrong with me, maybe trashbag shopper wore me out!? Going into the city tonight, it's been 3 days!!! Redhead and Spaz come tonight. YAY visitors :)

lost in ny...

lost in ny...
only someone not used to the subway would make plans to meet up in grand central. i thought it would be easy enough, when you get off the 7, wait for me there. apparently there are numerous sets of stairs and exits and NO CELL SERVICE. can you imagine? no texting, no talking, nothing! Eventually, I made it to ground level to receive my text and make my way along to our final destination.

Text from Trashbag shopper: "we lost our country mouse!"
Text from Dr. Love: "Nooooo! Bring our country mouse home! Find her!"
Text from Trashbag shopper: "Our country mouse is safe"
Text from Dr. Love: "Phew, we can all sleep tonight!"

Enjoying my group here. We all have earned nicknames. I am country mouse/dancing queen...don't ask! The ninja has been hanging out with us more, when he isn't dodging shuttles. G underpants doesn't know he has a nickname but he does. Sometimes he's grumpy but loveable. And Dallas has been a hoot to hang out with! Newbie joined us today. Trashbag shopper will be missed!

Pictures to come...maybe tonight if I am not sucked in by the city train!