The Paper Entourage - Brie

Here I go again...

apologies, apologies. I know it's been even longer than a while! I do have a good excuse though- I got a facebook page. Pathetic as it may be, this is what I will call the reason for my leave. Besides that, I've been at my parents house for the last 2 weeks (and two more to go) working my tail off! I'm pretty sure that anyone who reads my blog is also my friend on the FB, but just in case, here's what I look like and how my days have been going since I got here!

Still Here

I'm still here!!! Things have gotten off to a rocky start this year, huh? I guess it's a good thing I didn't make any crazy resolutions about how often I would update to my blog because I would have blown it already for sure. Also in the world of crazy-nessness is my bathroom, still in its construction phase. Promises, promises... I'm running out of patience! Sorry for all the complaints, ya'll... so on to happier things!

Mom and I found a super cute console table for my bedroom (once I can put furniture back into it). We were out poking around Barrett Parkway yesterday and made the plunge without confirming the purchase with Himself... very unusual, but he likes it so it's all good. I am really itching to get my bedroom put back together (you know, baseboards, draperies, doorknobs- those sorts of things we tend to take for granted until they go missing for a while) and when I do pictures will be showing up here on the blog for sure!

I hope you're all having a wonderful Tuesday and a happy February so far!

NEWS FLASH!: world-wide shortage of tissues!!!

 

I admit, I'm to blame... but if I could get rid of this blasted cold there would be more to go around!

Staying Afloat

It's still crazy around here! Due to a variety of circumstances, our bathroom is still not done (don't ask unless you want a rant and possibly probably some tears)! I woke up this morning with a sore throat which apparently was exactly what I needed to slow me down long enough to check my email and now update my blog. This pic is courtesy of Rach, who did a fantastic job overseeing the photographic documentation of my graduation party last Saturday night. We had a lot of fun- and if you weren't there- boy did you miss out! The food was fantastic, the company wonderful, and the alcohol flowing- so you might be able to guess what happened...

.....so anyways.....

Now I'm starting to figure out life as a graduate which has been interesting so far. I suspect it will seem more normal when I'm not living in the middle of a blasted construction site!!!!! I'd better go take a breather, gotta watch the blood pressure these days! ;)

Ok... So it's been a while

Hi all! Happy 2009! I hope it's been treating you well thus far! For me the year has started off crazy- I hope that's not an omen for the rest of '09! First thing, Himself and I left Linux with mom and dad and headed off on week-long cruise to Mexico! We had such a great time, riding ATVs, touring breweries, dancing and drinking and buying as much art as he'd let me get away with (5 pieces, including the one pictured here by Csaba Marcus)! 

Then, when we came home a week ago we discovered our bathroom was not in the place it should be. So we've been working long hours to pull it all together- and I'm trying to be patient but I can't wait to enjoy that heated floor!

Other than that life feels a little on pause. I still don't feel graduated and don't really know what my major plans are for the year. I'm making a 109 things to do in '09 list (which will be posted here as soon as it's finished) and keeping up with my project 365 (also posted here soon). Thanks for having patience with me as we try to finish our remodel, just in time for my mama to move in! Back later with some fabulous Mexico pics!

It's infectious!

Himself and I started religiously watching The Food Network sometime earlier this year. I'm not sure how I got hooked but it definitely began when I was having trouble sleeping and I stopped watching anything and everything that could possibly give me nightmares (since I spent so much time lying around, waiting to fall asleep). Our favorite by far is Good Eats where Alton Brown mixes energetic storytellingg, puppets (yes, puppets!) and science to teach viewers what really happens in the kitchen. The AB influence has filtered into our lives in several ways; from the sodium chloride containment unit permanently fixed next to the stove top to Drew's vow to always brine the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, ABhas made a deep impact on the lives of two take-out die hards. Now I know the love of all things AB has been shared here on my blog before, but since coming here to visit with Mom and Dad, I've realized how much I've learned and how much I miss having AB all to myself at the touch of a button on my DVR. He's smart, charming, funny, successful- and he can cook! In other words, I dare you to find a more perfect man (other than Himself of course!). Himself and I usually save the eps for our late night snuggle time when the day is ending for me- and he's usually breaking for dinner. I drift off to sleep listening to the soothing voice I am now so familiar with, often hearing the episode repeat a few more times before Himself comes up to bed a few hours later and turns it off. When I get home I should have several recordings to catch up on- and I can't wait!

Merry Christmas!... what day is it?

I guess I'm on vacation here at mom and dads- if the definition of vacation is never knowing what day it is! I'm a little lost and out of sorts without my regular routine but I'm having a good time visiting and seeing people I don't get to see very often anymore. On Friday night Himself and I decided to go see what might be goin' on at our old hang out, Ellington Hall. It was a time warp- and packed with people and we had a blast, in fact I'm still sore from using muscles I haven't used in a long time! I saw people I haven't seen in years and we laughed and danced and had a great time. I remembered so much about the time in my life when I would be there every single Friday night, without fail. It was definitely the highlight of my week all throughout high school, right up until I met Himself, at the very spot and even on our wedding day. It's given me so much and continues to pour out blessings and good times on everyone who goes there. I enjoyed seeing the new generation of swing dancers who were obviously having a wonderful time. They were so fun and the way they could get out onto the floor and be so uninhibited was inspiring and reminiscent of a previous life I had out on that floor. I was reminded of all the people I used to see each week, the songs we would dance to, the way I spent all week planning (and often making) whatever I was going to wear. I loved this place and I still do. Himself and I won't be here for another Friday night but it was certainly special and any future visits to mom and dads will have to include a trip to this magical place (and I'll be smart enough to take Tylenol as a preventative measure next time).

It's Getting There!!

           

These are the final few pics of my bathroom before I get my hands on it. When I get home there's painting to be done, cabinetry to install and probably a good cleaning will be in order. For now I am looking at the pictures and dreaming of the radient floor heat under my toes when I come out of the shower.

More Bathroom!!!

        

Doesn't it look fantastic! I can't wait to see it in person! Andrew has been overseeing our remodel while I get Christmas festivities pulled together here and he's doing a great job! I've got some work to do on it when I get home, but the really tough stuff will be all done!

I spent today shopping around with my mom and sneaking Linux into all the stores so he didn't have to stay home all alone and he was so good! I'm getting over a sore throat and it's been cold and rainy here so I can't wait for the weekend when I can sit around in my jammies and wrap gifts and play with the little things I got for myself! LOL! I hope all of you are having a great day- I miss you so much! (Love you too!)

I Know, I Know!

          

It's been a few days since my last post- but I have a good excuse... I've been super duper busy! I'm hanging with my parents, doing some Christmas shopping, visiting people I don't get to see often any more, and my favorite thing; figuring out all the things that have changed (you can't talk on a cell phone while driving- I had no idea how inconvenient that would be) and all the things that have stayed the same (Brent Farris still puts out the best morning show I have ever heard).

On the down side, I miss all my friends and family and I'm excited to get back home and start 2009! Some major changes will take place this year, not the least of which is my bathroom remodel! Himself is overseeing it while I'm gone and doing a fabulous job at it too (and that's not even kissing up since he never reads my blog)! I have some pics here he sent me on his cell phone because I was selfish and took off with both of our cameras! When he gets here he'll bring the cable so I can get the pics off of them and share them with you! Hope you're all having a happy December and I can't wait to see you in 2009!