Busy weekend, but even busier Monday, so don't expect any work blogging.
I'll have more cat pics and a rundown on the weekend (including a fabulous lunch with the lovelies, Tania and Janiece) probably this evening.
Hope your weekends were fruitful!
6.30.2008
6.27.2008
Friday Cat Blogging
I love sleeping cats! This one is of Matti, with his paw pressed over his eyes:
And I have many photos of the cats squished into one bed, but here's another:
And I have many photos of the cats squished into one bed, but here's another:
A Respite From the Storm
A few postponements and a cancellation has yielded me mostly free evenings this week. Yay! I have sat out on the patio and read two of the nights, talked to my dad on the phone one evening, as well as getting some much needed household chores done. (Bel, I ate leftovers the other nights or went out with a friend for a quick bite and a drink. No shame in frozen pizza, especially for a mom!) This weekend (aside from seeing Tania and Janiece), I should have some time to work on a house project I have simmering on the back burner. Life is good to me.
(I almost wrote a long post about my dating strategy, but decided it would be better approached in a "post mortem" style discussion, so I'm saving it for later. :)
(I almost wrote a long post about my dating strategy, but decided it would be better approached in a "post mortem" style discussion, so I'm saving it for later. :)
6.25.2008
Maniacal Laugh
The title is mainly because I researched and wrote a reply to a knotty problem in which a subcontractor was trying to make researching the building code that applies to his own work OUR problem. Obviously, it's not very polite to write "f**k off" in the professional world. But I put together a rational reply that pointed out why our documents said what they did and that we had researched the issue and could find no problem (which I actually did, so I could say that honestly) and that the ___ manufacturer "declined to provide a [code] reference." Stick it in your ear ___ manufacturer!
However, it's an appropriate title for my other story, in which I laughed at myself. Mere hours after writing that I "didn't really like being that busy," I found out that my date for the evening had to cancel, and then minutes later, I accepted a voucher for an advance screening that evening for Pixar's new release, WALL-E. Silly silly Annie.
Fortunately, the action version of a Freudian slip occured. To fill in the time between the end of work and the movie, I went to my friend Stacey's for a drink (one drink that, uncharacteristically for me, gave me a mild buzz for three hours). Despite being warned that I should get there early to get a seat, I left on time (as if I already had a ticket) and got there 15 minutes too late to get a seat. Feeling mildly relieved, I went home and ate comfort food (sweet potatoes with beef and mushroom gravy, see below) and read a good book.
So it all worked out for the best anyway!
I ruined my relaxed feeling a bit by checking my email before going to bed, then spent too long having to read and answer Match.com emails. :/
Oh well. This too, shall pass.
Oh, and to tie up some loose ends, I am posting a picture of the yummy spicy shrimp and cashew dish (served on rice) that Janiece made for dinner on Saturday. Yummo!
However, it's an appropriate title for my other story, in which I laughed at myself. Mere hours after writing that I "didn't really like being that busy," I found out that my date for the evening had to cancel, and then minutes later, I accepted a voucher for an advance screening that evening for Pixar's new release, WALL-E. Silly silly Annie.
Fortunately, the action version of a Freudian slip occured. To fill in the time between the end of work and the movie, I went to my friend Stacey's for a drink (one drink that, uncharacteristically for me, gave me a mild buzz for three hours). Despite being warned that I should get there early to get a seat, I left on time (as if I already had a ticket) and got there 15 minutes too late to get a seat. Feeling mildly relieved, I went home and ate comfort food (sweet potatoes with beef and mushroom gravy, see below) and read a good book.
So it all worked out for the best anyway!
I ruined my relaxed feeling a bit by checking my email before going to bed, then spent too long having to read and answer Match.com emails. :/
Oh well. This too, shall pass.
Oh, and to tie up some loose ends, I am posting a picture of the yummy spicy shrimp and cashew dish (served on rice) that Janiece made for dinner on Saturday. Yummo!
6.23.2008
From the Eye of the Whirlwind
An accounting of the weekend:
Friday evening, went out for drinks with a Match guy.
Saturday morning, saw Indiana Jones IV and ate lunch with a Match guy.
Saturday evening, I went to dinner at Janiece's house. I met her Smart Man, Terry, who is not only smart, but a really nice guy and a really good match for the fiery Janiece. Her giant schnauzer, Boogie (his real name starts with a B and reminds me of dictionaries, but I can't remember it at the moment), is a beautiful and enormous dog and very sweet. We had a great time talking. :)
Sunday, I met another Match guy for hiking (he was vetted by sitting and talking at a coffee shop for a bit) and then a brief drink afterwards. The hike was a really nice one called Hall Ranch, near Lyons, Colorado (hint hint, local hikers). We had a good time and we have some interests in common, so that's a good start.
It took longer than I expected, so I just had enough time to change clothes when I got back before I whisked off to City Park Jazz with my friend, Ginger, her husband, Dave, and their daughter. They, like all my friends, are a lot of fun to be with. India had been Dave's first international trip, and so we had lots of stories to trade.
All in all, a good weekend, but the only relaxing I really did was a few hours of reading on Saturday. I miss being home and the cats miss me too!
Friday evening, went out for drinks with a Match guy.
Saturday morning, saw Indiana Jones IV and ate lunch with a Match guy.
Saturday evening, I went to dinner at Janiece's house. I met her Smart Man, Terry, who is not only smart, but a really nice guy and a really good match for the fiery Janiece. Her giant schnauzer, Boogie (his real name starts with a B and reminds me of dictionaries, but I can't remember it at the moment), is a beautiful and enormous dog and very sweet. We had a great time talking. :)
Sunday, I met another Match guy for hiking (he was vetted by sitting and talking at a coffee shop for a bit) and then a brief drink afterwards. The hike was a really nice one called Hall Ranch, near Lyons, Colorado (hint hint, local hikers). We had a good time and we have some interests in common, so that's a good start.
It took longer than I expected, so I just had enough time to change clothes when I got back before I whisked off to City Park Jazz with my friend, Ginger, her husband, Dave, and their daughter. They, like all my friends, are a lot of fun to be with. India had been Dave's first international trip, and so we had lots of stories to trade.
All in all, a good weekend, but the only relaxing I really did was a few hours of reading on Saturday. I miss being home and the cats miss me too!
6.21.2008
Jeri is Awesome
Jeri sent me a pair of handmade earrings. What a surprise!Thank you, Jeri! You're the best and I'm looking forward to getting to know you when you come for Denvention next month. :)
6.20.2008
India: All the Animals
Besides the elephant, we saw many other animals in India. I didn't get to see a tiger, but here's a few of the others we saw:
On the way to Gwalior's Fort, we passed through some cliff carvings and above one of them, we saw bee hives. Being a good beekeeper's daughter, I tried to take a picture of it.
In Leh, one of the frequent scenes we saw was cows and donkeys grazing in the trash heaps.
All animals in Leh were smaller than the ones we saw anywhere else. Here's a donkey (thanks, Brenda) with Cheryl (for scale). They were little beasts and had teeny little hooves.
While in Leh, we went on an overnight trek (story to be told later). We had a few ponies to carry our stuff and they were all belled around their necks. This made for a pleasant sound (much like windchimes) at night when they were tied up next to the tents.
Our tents were erected in a field that, next morning, was occupied by wandering yaks and cows. Here's a small yak, interested in our decampment.
When we were driving from Leh to Manali, our taxi's progress was often obstructed by herds of goats and sheep, being moved between grazing areas. This was the most entertaining one because there were also men moving ponies and Indian tourists in cars moving in the opposite direction. AND this was on a mountainside, with a precipice (on the left of the photo) filled with mist. Very exciting!
In Manali, our hotel was in a district that was occupied by herdsmen. These cows are watching their owner retrieve grass for them. I love their floppy ears all alert. These ones are actually pretty well kept -- there were many thinner cows in my photos.
And at Chandigarh's Rock Garden (a major Indian tourist attraction) there was a fellow giving camel rides. The most amazing thing about the camel was the enormous, flat feet. (No, we did not ride the camel. We were a spectacle enough just by being white people in India.)
On the way to Gwalior's Fort, we passed through some cliff carvings and above one of them, we saw bee hives. Being a good beekeeper's daughter, I tried to take a picture of it.
In Leh, one of the frequent scenes we saw was cows and donkeys grazing in the trash heaps.
All animals in Leh were smaller than the ones we saw anywhere else. Here's a donkey (thanks, Brenda) with Cheryl (for scale). They were little beasts and had teeny little hooves.
While in Leh, we went on an overnight trek (story to be told later). We had a few ponies to carry our stuff and they were all belled around their necks. This made for a pleasant sound (much like windchimes) at night when they were tied up next to the tents.
Our tents were erected in a field that, next morning, was occupied by wandering yaks and cows. Here's a small yak, interested in our decampment.
When we were driving from Leh to Manali, our taxi's progress was often obstructed by herds of goats and sheep, being moved between grazing areas. This was the most entertaining one because there were also men moving ponies and Indian tourists in cars moving in the opposite direction. AND this was on a mountainside, with a precipice (on the left of the photo) filled with mist. Very exciting!
In Manali, our hotel was in a district that was occupied by herdsmen. These cows are watching their owner retrieve grass for them. I love their floppy ears all alert. These ones are actually pretty well kept -- there were many thinner cows in my photos.
And at Chandigarh's Rock Garden (a major Indian tourist attraction) there was a fellow giving camel rides. The most amazing thing about the camel was the enormous, flat feet. (No, we did not ride the camel. We were a spectacle enough just by being white people in India.)
Busy Weeks
A week ago, I stated that I was beginning a program of social expansion (aka joining meetup.com and match.com, with the intention of meeting people, not corresponding). The first interested fellows had to wait to meet me until this week because last weekend I already had plans with family and friends. Interestingly enough, though my "dance card" is full, it's not just meeting guys. I'm determined that I will not lose touch with my existing friends. On Wednesday, I met one guy for drinks (nice fellow) and Thursday, went to a women's group gathering. (It was very freeing, actually. I was reminded of some personal guiding principles I had forgotten I use.)
Tonight and this weekend I'm meeting three other fellows (drinks, a movie, and a hike), having dinner with Janice and her Smart Man, and going to a Jazz and BBQ in the Park thing with friends.
This isn't to say I won't be available for spontaneous outings, but if you want my guaranteed attendance, you'd better give me a heads up.
I'll try and keep you entertained with stories of my whirlwind life without resorting to the scoreboard (sorry Nathan!).
Tonight and this weekend I'm meeting three other fellows (drinks, a movie, and a hike), having dinner with Janice and her Smart Man, and going to a Jazz and BBQ in the Park thing with friends.
This isn't to say I won't be available for spontaneous outings, but if you want my guaranteed attendance, you'd better give me a heads up.
I'll try and keep you entertained with stories of my whirlwind life without resorting to the scoreboard (sorry Nathan!).
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