Life Updates of a Larger Magnitude

Shakes and Satah are, at this very moment, moving to Portland OR.  I imagine they're driving through Nebraska or something.  This impending move has been on the horizon for over a month now, to the point where it seemed like they were in a constant state of packing and we were all ready for them to begin the voyage, but...  I'm sad.  I've never been the one left behind before - I'm usually the one doing the leaving!  Or at least, starting off on my own adventure as my friends started theirs, like at the end of college... Anyway, I didn't get overwhelmed on Tuesday when they actually got on the road, because I know I'll be seeing them in like 3 weeks for an awesome beachy vacation reunion in Punta Cana.  And maybe then I won't get emotional because they'll have already gone.  But I bet if I dwelled on it there would be a tear or two or three. If you want to follow their journey, they've even started a blog.  http://hellofromportland.com/ ...

If someone in the area has a belgium waffle maker that I could borrow for, oh... say the next 6 months, I'd appreciate it. :)

NewsStudy Finds Link Between Red Wine, Letting Mother Know What You Really Think "The positive effects of wine consumption were seen in as little as three hours, with 86 percent of participants showing greater resistance to unsolicited career advice, 77 percent displaying increased mental function in the area of the brain devoted to reminding you why Dad left you in the first place, and 60 percent demonstrating less concern to 'play this little happy-happy game anymore.'"

My Indian tunics from riafashions arrived last night and today I'm wearing one and I love it! (Even though Matt said it was "Mom attire" and he didn't mean it in a good way.  The more I think about that comment, the more I'm thinking he's in big trouble for making it.)  That's all. :P

I love Spring.  It's like an explosion of beautifulness and hope. I went on an eBay shopping excursion last week and accidentally won 3 pairs of nearly identical shoes.  I've never been so unexcited to get a mail delivery. I also love fruit.  I just had the tastiest Gala apple ever.  This morning - grapefruit.  Delish. Indian tunics are going to be my clothing of choice for the next month or 3.  I just hope my freakishly long torso and expanding baby bump still make it possible to go the comfy legging route.  And I discovered this super duper awesome site with tons of pretty ones and free shipping to boot.  Aren't you jealous?  Don't be!  Buy your own! :P I didn't get promoted and I'm a little peeved about it.  Although it's led me to considering other life options, so maybe it was one of those blessings in disguise. 50 degrees is not flipflop weather. The "I know one thing, that I love you.  I ...

I'm not an Apple hater.  I like the sleek pretty look of the iPhones and yes, even the iPads.  I think the interface is nice.  And while my inner shopaholic says 'PRETTY PRETTY PRETTY BUY BUY BUY!' (Or to quote Buffy "Want?  Take.  Have!" - sorry Mal )  I'm just not sure that spending $800 (or even $300 for the phone) is justified.  I spend all day on the computer, at night I've got my laptop if I want to sit on the couch and surf, and when I'm out and about, I can use my blackberry, but I honestly try to keep that to a minimum (usually finding directions).  Do you know that sometimes at night, when Brynna has gone to bed and I finally get down time, I grab my computer... and can't figure out what to look at. And since I'm already paying for wifi at home, and a data plan on my phone (well, work pays for that), I can't see the need for one more gadget. I guess I'm just gadget-whelmed.  I want less electronics that do more.  The iPh...

I'm really lucky that I've been sans morning sickness so far.   The only thing that really pushes my need-to-vomit button seems to be coffee (the smell of it.  I haven't actually pressed my luck to see what drinking it would do.)  And that is quite a shame.  If you've ever seen me first thing in the morning, you understand this.  My mental process when people approach me within the first 30 minutes after I wake up goes something along the lines of "Why is it talking to me?"  And regardless of the arguments for and against it, I'm a firm believer that a little caffeine is not going to harm baby.   But I digress. This morning, I think I found a happy substitute that satisfies (slightly) my desire for caffeine and a warm delicious beverage - hot cocoa!  And quite possibly a Dunkins Coollata would suffice when I want coffee but not of the hot variety.  We'll have to explore that further. Aside from that, it ...