I adore getting mail, and I mean real mail, like handwritten letters and packages, not advertisements and bills. That’s probably why I have a ton of magazine subscriptions and do so much online shopping: for the thrill of opening a package. I got to do just that today. A new tschotchke came to live with me. It’s [...]
It just ocurred to me that Valentine’s Day is totally around the corner. What’s a girl to do? Of course, I want to be cute and make my own valentines. I was trying to get some ideas from Etsy, so if you’re lazy and/or not crafty, you should check these out: These came from BoopsieMart, [...]
I won’t bore you with all my complaints about my job. Long story short: it’s time to move on. I’ve known that since my first day, but for various reasons I’ve hung in there for a year and a half. BUT today I told my boss I’m going to look for a new job! Yay! [...]
Here’s my day. A bit mundane.
It would seem that in the United States, before one can enter into the ordeal joyous institution of marriage, one must bear another ordeal: the bridal shower. Apparently the bridal shower is a mostly North American phenomenon, so for my readers elsewhere, here’s a quick explanation: the bride-to-be is given a party, usually by the [...]
This video makes me want to get on a train. Unfortunately, the trains in Alaska don’t really go anywhere.
Hurrah! I got an award! The lovely Ariella gave me my very first blog award. Thank you Ariella! I would like to pass this award on to E, Raquel, PrettyNeons and my cousin Julianne. The volcano still hasn’t erupted. The anticipation is killing me. Also, I’m really bored, and I think a volcanic eruption would [...]
Volcanic anihilation is imminent. Or maybe I just enjoy being melodramatic. One thing is for sure: I am LOVING this whole volcano thing! My inner volcanologist is all kinds of excited, checking the Alaska Volcano Observatory website every 15 minutes, geeking out over seismic activity and steaming vents. Here is what I have rediscovered: volcanos [...]
Um, so first they went and cancelled Domino, and now apparently Mt. Redoubt is going to erupt and anihilate Alaska. Or maybe just bury us with ash. Either way, it’s going to be unpleasant. In fifth grade, I was at a sleepover at my third best friend’s house. (Remember keeping track of that hierarchy? Now [...]