I want to rescue the sad looking little bear every time I go into The Container Store. I love you, Bear!!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sad Little Bear!
I want to rescue the sad looking little bear every time I go into The Container Store. I love you, Bear!!
My Friends Keep Multiplying!
Now, my sister is pregnant and I get to do another one. She has also asked for 2 other items too. I, of course, will try to oblige.
What I have come to realize is... I will never get to finish the non-gift items that I am working on. But, that's OK, as long as I get to hug on the babies **swoon**
Grandpa's Christmas Cactus
The cactus was my Grandpa's and use to sit outside in the summer and then in his basement in the winter. It always made me a little sad that it was hidden away when it was at it's most beautiful. This was one of the 2 things of my Grandpa's that I have. The other is a Chapstick. The original "flavor." Both things always remind me of him.
It generally blooms for me in April and then october, which was another reason I was so excited to see it in bloom now. Lots of fun.
I'd like to think it's Grandpa's way of saying "Welcome to your new home."
PANAMA. PANAmuhUHuh
I WON! I WON! I WON!
On a whim, I dialed into a radio station to try & win tickets to see Van Halen. "It's 5:00 on a Friday...people will be on their way to their cars and fewer people will be calling in...right?" RIGHT! I won. So exciting.
I was never a "fan" of Van Halen per se. I liked the songs that they played on MTV and I ooh'd and ahh'd when David did the back flip and then a front flip. I was shocked along side my mom when she realized that he didn't really do a front flip. "They just played the backflip in reverse!" We were devastated.
Anyway, here I am with 2 tickets. The obvious choice is my dear friend, but she couldn't make it down to Indy on a Wednesday evening. BUMMER! There was only one other friend that I knew that liked them. Thankfully, he was able to make it. It was also nice since he works close to the radio station & was able to pick up the tix too :)
It was hard to come to terms with the opening act. It was an odd juxtaposition from one genre to another, unless that genre was simply "the 80's."
Kool and the Gang.
I know, right?! It was just hard to fathom, but then I read that this was at the personal invitation/request of Diamond Dave himself. He had seen KatG in London last year and liked what he heard.
We weren't too hurried to make it there for Kool and his merry Gang, but we did hear a few of their songs. Quite frankly, I was expecting James "JT" Taylor crooning "Cherish" and "Joanna" - We were dreading the finale which was unarguably going to be the dreaded "Celebrate." I was pleasantly surprised - they avoided the ballads. "JT" - the dreamy lead in the 80's - isn't with them any longer. But, with the their playlist, it didn't really matter. I had completely forgotten that they did "Jungle Boogie" and "Get Down On It." I think we heard 4 songs in total. ("Too Hot" was also played). Sadly, I knew all the words to their songs.
Then...the boys took the stage! I had to laugh...Wolfgang and Eddie Van Halen walked on stage together...I thought to myself "wow, Eddie's beefed up...and Wolfgang is a bit scrawny..." It was about 5 songs in when I realized I had them switched...
Alex still looks like he's 80 (sadly, such an unattractive man...).
David was a great showman. We had to laugh at the fact that he forgot a couple of lyrics to some of their more famous songs...like "Jump" (yes, there are only like 5 words to the song...). What I realized is that David is proof that an unattractive man can still be sexy. I have no idea how or why. He's effeminate, does quasi yoga moves, and is weird, but it somehow works. Now, would I go off someplace with him? Not for all the brown M&Ms in the world, but he just has appeal.
His voice was strong ~ even when he lost the lyric ~ and he interacted just enough. He appealed to the crowd by referencing his being a Hoosier.
There are few times as of late where I truly feel like a prude. The fellow attendees were definitely mixed. There was a woman getting so into the music that she was convulsing out of time. She almost looked like she was having a seizure. At one point, the seizure caused her to straddle the man she was with...
At one point, I leaned over and said to my friend, "I think someone is smoking POT?!" His response, "Duh." He then proceeded to point out about 4 people. One had just exhaled. There was a cloud of smoke hanging above us. Ugh. I thought that pot was suppose to mellow people out? "depends on what is mixed in with it." Ick.
The sound system was tough. There was a lot of distortion, but it was a rock concert, so I dealt. All-in-all it was a really fun night!
Plus, it was free...all on a whim!
On a whim, I dialed into a radio station to try & win tickets to see Van Halen. "It's 5:00 on a Friday...people will be on their way to their cars and fewer people will be calling in...right?" RIGHT! I won. So exciting.
I was never a "fan" of Van Halen per se. I liked the songs that they played on MTV and I ooh'd and ahh'd when David did the back flip and then a front flip. I was shocked along side my mom when she realized that he didn't really do a front flip. "They just played the backflip in reverse!" We were devastated.
Anyway, here I am with 2 tickets. The obvious choice is my dear friend, but she couldn't make it down to Indy on a Wednesday evening. BUMMER! There was only one other friend that I knew that liked them. Thankfully, he was able to make it. It was also nice since he works close to the radio station & was able to pick up the tix too :)
It was hard to come to terms with the opening act. It was an odd juxtaposition from one genre to another, unless that genre was simply "the 80's."
Kool and the Gang.
I know, right?! It was just hard to fathom, but then I read that this was at the personal invitation/request of Diamond Dave himself. He had seen KatG in London last year and liked what he heard.
We weren't too hurried to make it there for Kool and his merry Gang, but we did hear a few of their songs. Quite frankly, I was expecting James "JT" Taylor crooning "Cherish" and "Joanna" - We were dreading the finale which was unarguably going to be the dreaded "Celebrate." I was pleasantly surprised - they avoided the ballads. "JT" - the dreamy lead in the 80's - isn't with them any longer. But, with the their playlist, it didn't really matter. I had completely forgotten that they did "Jungle Boogie" and "Get Down On It." I think we heard 4 songs in total. ("Too Hot" was also played). Sadly, I knew all the words to their songs.
Then...the boys took the stage! I had to laugh...Wolfgang and Eddie Van Halen walked on stage together...I thought to myself "wow, Eddie's beefed up...and Wolfgang is a bit scrawny..." It was about 5 songs in when I realized I had them switched...Alex still looks like he's 80 (sadly, such an unattractive man...).
David was a great showman. We had to laugh at the fact that he forgot a couple of lyrics to some of their more famous songs...like "Jump" (yes, there are only like 5 words to the song...). What I realized is that David is proof that an unattractive man can still be sexy. I have no idea how or why. He's effeminate, does quasi yoga moves, and is weird, but it somehow works. Now, would I go off someplace with him? Not for all the brown M&Ms in the world, but he just has appeal.
His voice was strong ~ even when he lost the lyric ~ and he interacted just enough. He appealed to the crowd by referencing his being a Hoosier.
There are few times as of late where I truly feel like a prude. The fellow attendees were definitely mixed. There was a woman getting so into the music that she was convulsing out of time. She almost looked like she was having a seizure. At one point, the seizure caused her to straddle the man she was with...
At one point, I leaned over and said to my friend, "I think someone is smoking POT?!" His response, "Duh." He then proceeded to point out about 4 people. One had just exhaled. There was a cloud of smoke hanging above us. Ugh. I thought that pot was suppose to mellow people out? "depends on what is mixed in with it." Ick.
The sound system was tough. There was a lot of distortion, but it was a rock concert, so I dealt. All-in-all it was a really fun night!
Plus, it was free...all on a whim!
Mellow Yellow
Quite Nice!
My sister came to town for my birthday and we ate our way through the weekend. We wasted no time. She got to town and we scarfed down delicious Indian food at India Garden in Broadripple. YUM, followed by "oh dear God, dear GOD, I can't move!" Gluttonous. I wasn't hungry for a full day. That didn't however, stop me from snacking later. By the time I went to bed, I had such a horribly distended belly that I couldn't get comfortable. I had to call on my ol' friend Pepto Bismol to try and alleviate some of my discomfort.
We had a delicious breakfast at a local place, DuFours. I don't care for the place at lunch (I am far too picky and they have a lot of fancy thing that have spinach and mushrooms). BUT, their breakfasts are de-lish! Perfect portions and, most importantly, they know how to cook bacon! It was crispy, but not burned. Greasy perfection!
We spent the day at a spa in Carmel. It was nice, but probably wont go back. We will go back to the restaurant we found for dinner though.
Both my sister and I both like to go to non-chain places and we love international cuisine. We found a Moroccan place that looked promising. It is located where a cafe had been for many years. I knew this because it is right across from where a former roommate had lived right before we rented a place together. It was a bit weird being right there...the roommate ended up being a violent ass. I didn't let the proximity to the past ruin my evening though.
Other than it being a little breezy/chilly where we were, the place was cute and friendly. Mint tea YUM; hummus, YUM (but it seemed less flavorful the more I ate it?); and then, the main dishes. I had a "tajini" (stew made in a steam pot). I chose the chicken with carrots, peas, and pickled lemon. I could have had a little more lemon, but it was otherwise divine. The chicken melted off the bone. YUM! My sister went with a couscous, chickpea, and raisin dish. It was sweet and I am not one for vegetarian dishes usually, but when they taste like that... YUM!
While the desserts were tempting...we were ready to explode, so opted to not have a "Meaning of Life" moment. By the time we got home, we were ready to split the rest of the homemade chocolate cheesecake. I guess we could eat another bite...no bucket needed.
My sister came to town for my birthday and we ate our way through the weekend. We wasted no time. She got to town and we scarfed down delicious Indian food at India Garden in Broadripple. YUM, followed by "oh dear God, dear GOD, I can't move!" Gluttonous. I wasn't hungry for a full day. That didn't however, stop me from snacking later. By the time I went to bed, I had such a horribly distended belly that I couldn't get comfortable. I had to call on my ol' friend Pepto Bismol to try and alleviate some of my discomfort.
We had a delicious breakfast at a local place, DuFours. I don't care for the place at lunch (I am far too picky and they have a lot of fancy thing that have spinach and mushrooms). BUT, their breakfasts are de-lish! Perfect portions and, most importantly, they know how to cook bacon! It was crispy, but not burned. Greasy perfection!
We spent the day at a spa in Carmel. It was nice, but probably wont go back. We will go back to the restaurant we found for dinner though.
Both my sister and I both like to go to non-chain places and we love international cuisine. We found a Moroccan place that looked promising. It is located where a cafe had been for many years. I knew this because it is right across from where a former roommate had lived right before we rented a place together. It was a bit weird being right there...the roommate ended up being a violent ass. I didn't let the proximity to the past ruin my evening though. Other than it being a little breezy/chilly where we were, the place was cute and friendly. Mint tea YUM; hummus, YUM (but it seemed less flavorful the more I ate it?); and then, the main dishes. I had a "tajini" (stew made in a steam pot). I chose the chicken with carrots, peas, and pickled lemon. I could have had a little more lemon, but it was otherwise divine. The chicken melted off the bone. YUM! My sister went with a couscous, chickpea, and raisin dish. It was sweet and I am not one for vegetarian dishes usually, but when they taste like that... YUM!
While the desserts were tempting...we were ready to explode, so opted to not have a "Meaning of Life" moment. By the time we got home, we were ready to split the rest of the homemade chocolate cheesecake. I guess we could eat another bite...no bucket needed.
Practicing What You Preach
Recently, I have been struggling with a situation where a friend that always seemed to pride their self on how good of a friend they are has decided to write me off. It has bothers me, but it's not up to me at this point. I have heard that she has tried to share things that I shared with her in confidence. This bothers me a great deal. A great deal. I have not give up hope though. I believe that the friendship is worth the fight. Time will tell.
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