I want this too!

 

An automatic composter that you can use indoors!  How cool is that?!?  I love my new tumbler, but this would be so much more convenient than having to slip on shoes to get to the bin.

Is it nap time yet?

Phew, what an exhausting weekend!  After staying out too late on Thursday night (seeing “Shotgun Stories” at Film Streams, then stopping by the Slowdown to watch Ha Ha Tonka while they were in town), I bid farewell to the DH early Friday morning.  His band headed north to Minneapolis to play a set at the Fine Line.  They took my Prius, so I’m sure they had a great time – how could they not? J  I left work a few hours early to hang out with my sister and nephew (he’s one year old and totally in charge!).  We had a snack at Panera…well, I enjoyed a snack; my sister attempted to eat a sandwich while trying to prevent the nephew from chucking his muffin across the restaurant.  Kids are fun – especially when they’re someone else’s!  Just kidding, sis…

Friday night, Magdalene and I entertained a birthday party at the Indian Oven.  We made it through almost 3 songs before one of the guests decided he’d rather eat than watch us dance.  Hmmm… Oh, well!  I can’t blame him – their food is excellent!  That made for an earlier evening than I was expecting, so I started in on my latest costume inspiration – a denim 10-yard skirt made from recycled jeans.  I’m not actually sure what the hem circumference is, since I didn’t measure it out – probably not 10-yards, maybe closer to 7…  but awesome nonetheless.  I’m going to test it out in class tonight!  I was up until almost 2 a.m. sewing it Friday night, but somehow sprang out of bed at 7:30 Saturday morning.  “Summer vacation syndrome”, I guess – remember how, when you were a kid, it was so hard to get out of bed for school, but you could barely sleep in the summer?  I’m like that on weekends…  I took the puppy to the Village Pointe farmers market, and ran into an old acquaintance from my Dundee days…then hit up a few garage sales on my way home.

I spent the rest of the morning putting the last few seeds in the garden and pulling grass from the fence-line; it was getting a little crowded – now it’s nice and neat!  Then I finished up my denim creation and met up with ML at the fabric store.  We found “a few” good things… J

The DH ended up coming home Saturday afternoon, so we all went to the Slowdown for…DEVOTCHKA!  Omg, it was the best performance of theirs I’ve witnessed to date.  Between the trapeze artist and the additional musicians, I was in heaven.  I picked up Tom Hagerman’s solo disc – several instrumental tracks of him with his violin and accordion.  Does it make me a huge dork that I love the accordion?  Do I care?

On Sunday, all I wanted to do was sleep, so sleep we did – until almost 11.  After a nice long brunch, the DH and I settled in at the cinema to see the latest Indiana Jones movie.  It was much better than I expected, after hearing how over-hyped it was.  It was quite good, actually – they did a great job compensating for the age of the actors and explaining the absence of some of the “old folks”…

Memorial Day dawned gray and gloomy, but we slipped on our running shoes and competed in the Boys Town 5 mile race anyway.  It didn’t rain during the race, and was actually quite pleasant out, compared to previous years (in my 2 previous BT5Ms, it has been either 90 degrees or pouring).  I didn’t do well, but I finished.  My foot problem resurfaced before we even got to the starting line, so it was pretty miserable running on it, but I didn’t quit – it is a Magnet qualifying run, after all.  

ML and I spent the rest of the holiday sewing up a storm – she whipped out 2 dresses, and I finished up one, made a pair of lounge pants, and a couple of shopping bags…  Not too shabby!

We met up for our PiYo class this morning at 6:15 – what a way to end a long weekend!  No wonder I’m tired…at least it’s not Monday.  Happy Tuesday, everyone!

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFxXUXo4wYE

Did everyone see this on Monday? I don't usually watch late night TV, and Monday was no exception, but the DH found the YouTube clip for me... Woohoo! I can't wait until Saturday!

Yea for Cali

The California Supreme Court annulled the ban on same-sex marriage today.  Ah, to live in a state that has some sense.  Must be nice.

 

 

want it!

These were featured on CNN this morning…  I am SO buying myself one of these for my birthday this year!  If I can ever choose between the green and brown bags…  They also have gift certificates, if you’re feeling so inclined… ;)

A few years ago for my birthday (the only time I tend to buy myself overly frivolous stuff), I bought one of Vy&Elle’s recycled billboard bags.  I loved it and still pull it out on occasion. 

And then there’s aGaiNNYC, a handbag company run by my mom’s best friend’s brother’s fiancé (phew) in NYC.  I’ve visited her workspace – adorable stuff.  Far, far out of my price range…but we do buy our vintage fabric at the same small-town Nebraska antique store… J

Happy Mom's Day

I received a Mother's Day card yesterday…from my dog.  Isn't he the sweetest? ;)

Phew, what a weekend.  Actually, it was almost relaxing – there wasn't much going on in the way of "plans".  That never stops me from staying busy, though…  Friday night the DH and I swung by Rafal's to say hi, then headed north to hang with ML and her man.  It was a good time – an excellent dinner and an "interesting" movie.  We watched "The Real Dirt about Farmer John".  It was…well, kinda weird.  There were definitely parts I liked, and definitely scenes I could have done without (such as watching John's mother die).  Sad.  Certainly not the flick for "date night".  

My parents came to town…again. J  They visit quite often.  Nothing wrong with that; I like my parents…they just visit a LOT!!!  Saturday morning, my mom and I checked out the Village Point Farmer's Market (I bought a jalepeno pepper seedling) and stopped into Harry and Davids to sample…well, everything. J  They have chocolate-covered blueberries!  Good stuff!! 

I went on a bit of a fabric binge Friday after work, so while the DH and his band drove to Des Moines for a gig, and my parents headed south to visit my baby sister and nephew, I stayed home and sewed.  Man, I live an exciting life.  Home on a Saturday night, with my serger.  Actually, it was great.  I hadn't had a night home in well over a week, and since I'd been to two separate margarita-indulging events this week already, staying home was sublime.  I finished one graphic-print knit dress and started in on a tank top…

The DH didn't get home until 5 AM Sunday morning, so I spent my morning putzing around, reading and waiting for him to wake up.  After both of us had achieved full consciousness, we dropped off a Mom's Day gift at my MIL's house and headed to Film Streams to watch Chop Shop.  It was a sad movie, IMO – about two orphan's in NYC trying to get by…  To lift my spirits after the film, we stopped for sushi. J  That always does the trick. J 

Hope everyone had a great weekend – now here's to another busy week!  Happy Monday! :P

laziness...

Ugh.  I’ve had an utter lack of motivation lately when it comes to physical activity and proper nutrition.  I’m eating well enough, but have been throwing in plenty of crappy junk food on a not-so-irregular basis.  Not good for the ol’ waistline and it’s starting to show!  My skinny clothes are beginning to feel like sausage casings.  So unattractive…  And a quick hop on the scale this morning confirmed my suspicious – up up up!  Sigh… time to get back on track… Or more to the point, back on The Track – back-to-back races the last weekend in April should have been enough proof that I’m totally out of shape!  Apparently I can’t stay slim on 4+ dance rehearsals per week alone. 

 

Diet success for the day:  declined offer of Panera bagels for breakfast and opted for my organic whole-grain apple-cinnamon oatmeal instead… yea me!

 

 

Brilliant!

Someone must have been drunk when they thought up this one:

 

Chrysler rolls out 2008 Challenger:  “Company officials acknowledge that it is a difficult time to be launching a $40,000 car with the fuel economy of a large sport utility vehicle.”

 

Um, yeah.

ew ew ew

If this doesn’t turn you off grocery-store produce, then you have a stronger stomach than I!  Thank goodness the Farmer’s Markets open this weekend!