This and That

Things I don’t understand:

• Men in kilts
• Why most women absolutely cannot put on mascara with their mouth shut but I can [maybe it’s my super power]
• People that wear flip-flops in sub-freezing temperatures
• Why I always seem to lose chap stick before I use it all up
• How ladybugs get into my apartment
• Infomercials
• The phrase: “For Pete’s sake!” Who is Pete?
• Leg/arm warmers
• What happened to the other sock [one of life’s greatest mysteries]
• Boys in skinny jeans…why?
• Why later shifts feel longer



Tidbits:

Today my official Bachelor's degree arrived. [Hurray!] And for the record, it's prettier than I thought it would be. Imagine my horror then to discover that I do not have a frame it will fit into.

Drat.

It's been pretty hot in these here parts but today, just now, it's raining! This is good news for the grass/plant life, those of us with allergies, and those of us who love the smell of rain. There also is an accompanying light show and what my family calls "Thunder-Boomers."

So...I'm gonna go watch for lightning.

This is Totally Blogworthy

A friend sent me this on facebook and it's just great. Watch.



It's too bad I have no rhythm because I'd totally do this if I ever got married. What a fun way to mix up the traditional wedding.

Home Sweet Home

• rediscovering an old favorite [CD/book/movie]
  
• being able to sit and enjoy a cup [or two] of coffee without being in a hurry to go somewhere/do something
  
• flipping through magazines/reading a good book
  
• a good, hot shower after camping or a day at the lake
• coming home after being away
• sleeping in my own bed
• the way dogs get excited to see you EVERY TIME you walk through the door
• my air conditioner [ha.]

OMG, Me Too!

I've been following Single Girl's blog since it showed up as a blog of note some time back. Today she posted This and it made me laugh because I saw this very secret on Post Secret this week and nodded my agreement* [to my computer monitor, but whatever.]



*granted, I'm not actually 24 for another month and a half or something [I just round up at this point, there's no fighting it.]

Anyhoo, I'm off to go see if:

-my laundry is done washing
-my sink is unclogged
-I can allocate all/most of my camping gear for this weekend
-the dollar store has any of the stuff on my shopping list for said camping trip [let's hear it for cutting corners!]


Wish me luck.

Liked This

Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

--George Bernard Shaw

Feeling Uninspired

...and forcing myself to blog.

But what to blog about?

I guess I could talk smack about the latest installment of the Harry Potter movies. It was, to be frank, boring and unmemorable. Sorry Mr. Potter.

I was disappointed [not that it will stop me from going to see the next two movies when they come out, because yes, I am that much of a nerd.]

On a completely different note...

I just read the Host by Stephenie Meyer. It. Was. Fantastic. I enjoyed the Twilight books but this book, I think, is her best piece thus far.



The Host was a completely different take on the whole body-snatchers idea [although it's a science-fiction piece, it's more about the people than anything]. It picks up after the invasion of these creatures, after they've taken over and the wild humans are trying to stay "wild." It's a story of friendship, tolerance, self-sacrifice and survival. The sort of story that makes you react emotionally. I loved it. I can't wait to see what Stephenie Meyer comes up with next.

Renaissance Fair

Last weekend my sister, a friend and I went to the Northwest Renaissance Fair. If nothing else, the picture below of my sister made the whole trip worthwhile.

I heart you sis, haha.


This one is of the "gypsy camp" where they told/acted out a story of a magic pasta pot.

Some random Peacock that was roaming around.

The castle, where the games and jousting were to take place. (Sadly I missed the jousts, which was the reason I wanted to go.)

It was fun to see all these people "in character" and all the skits and things they did. Hey, it's something to do.

This weekend is my mom's birthday so tomorrow there will be Cake and Sunday I'm going to see the new Harry Potter movie [Yes!] and maybe go to the lake.