security

Well, that would explain why I saw the secret service in the hallway after lunch today. Only, at the time I just noticed guys with earpieces mingling about, and figured there was a VIP in the building. Only later did I learn who they were. Now that it's in the news, I feel like I can mention it.

few weekend pics

1. Calvin interested in the pictures on my hand.
2. Work wardrobe update: 6 tops for 37 bucks. Kohl's.
3. Coffee with Pumpkin.
4. Project near completion

pants & electronics

I installed 2 hooks near the front door. They currently hold a light jacket and some tote bags.

I'm thinking a pair of pants might need to join the ranks. Several times now, I've had to delay opening the door to go put on pants after someone knocks. By the time I'm to the door, they're halfway down the walk.

The internet is spotty again. Apparently our brand new modem is outdated already and "can't handle the speed" so it just simply goes out. Uh, huh. So, I'll be off to Best Buy this morning to get a new one. After I've had a nice big cup of coffee.

Life Tip

When a little old Mexican lady rings your doorbell selling tamales out of a rolling cooler, buy some.

During the transaction on my front walk, I asked her if she was one of my neighbors. She replied, "Mondays, Wednesday, and Thursday."

Ohh yeah, that's how I knew they were going to be good.

They came in a foil packet, piping hot and spicy and delicious. Right on, little old Mexican lady. You keep coming back.

Starting the wedding weekend festivities tonight. Other cultures are so cool and fun and interesting. I'm so glad I get to be a part of this.

keep on keepin on

I'd love to take a late-summer vacation with my toot. Soak up some of the lingering summer sun in a locale that doesn't swelter. Drinking frozen vacation drinks and smiling at each other from under sunglasses.

Tonight I made pork loin that I marinated overnight in italian dressing. Not the craziest of dinners, and it made the house smell like vinegar while it cooked, but the the resulting tangy sauce was quite good.

That's it for now.

california with my toes in the sand

I sometimes get the most random, intense cravings for frosting. Not cake, just frosting. I fully own the fatty fat fatness of that statement.

I never, ever thought in a million years that Chris and I would argue about sex. I figured money would trump all arguments, especially because we have different views about it. I also figured that we'd evolve in our communication skills so that we wouldn't continue to have the same. pointless. argument. over and over. I suppose that will be easier to do when our relationship isn't 98% verbal.

Not to mention, these particular arguments wouldn't even be happening if we were together. A quick boob flash can pretty much end any argument. While effective on Skype, I imagine it'd be even more effective in person. I can't wait to test that theory on a regular basis.

Long distance can only be done for so long, even in the strongest of relationships. I'm so over this shit. I'm scared at how easily I've adjusted to him leaving this time. I still miss him every day, but it's more normal for him to be away than it is for him to be here. That's scary.

Got some rosemary potatoes roasting for dinner. I've never roasted potatoes before. I hope they turn out good. I always forget how long potatoes take to cook until I stick a fork in them and they're nowhere near done.

Spent yesterday afternoon over at Ash's with Frank. Calvin is interested in his toes, rolling over, and Frank's iPhone.

body

The belly has been really ishy this week.

Definitely no gluten. It was probably due to my diet of hot dogs, lunchmeat, and chips. Of course, there were plenty of salads because I had lettuce to use, but I think they were no match for all the other horrible things I ate.

I drank lots of ginger ale this week. While pepto is great initially, it tends to have after-effects that make the recovery process from a belly ache last much longer. Ginger ale doesn't work as well, but it calms things down a bit.

This week it's back to cooking fresh meat, veggies with every meal, and healthier snacks. (Plums and grapes were on sale!) Hopefully the belly will calm down. I got some fresh ginger and I'm putting it in my tea, because I feel like the bubbles in the soda probably make it worse.

I'm also considering yoga but I'm pretty on the fence about it. I know for a fact that once the weather stops feeling like the surface of the sun, I'll be motivated to work out. It happens every fall. The change in weather urges me to get outdoors.

I dunno, I feel so funky lately and I'm trying to drag myself out of it.