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Quote of the Day

"Life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated!" - Osho

Here's to celebrating the day that my went into labor, Emily was born and the doctor said, there's another one!  Oops. ;) Yay for unexpected surprises that can change your life!

Music: "Bad Romance" - 30 Seconds to Mars (cover of Lady Gaga)

Birthdays, Parties and New Tattoo!

Today is Emily's and my 27th birthday!  I have had a lovely relaxing day.  This morning I had a leisurely catnap with Frankie in a pool of sunlight in the living room.  Later I played canasta with my mom, who beat me soundly!  My parents and I had a quiet dinner and just spent time together.  Plus I talked to Emmy like four times!

On Saturday evening, I had a game party for my birthday.  I love getting people together to socialize and play games.  I feel that so often people our age use alcohol as a social crutch and sometimes forget how much you can have just hanging out, talking and laughing.  It was such a fun group of people and I am so lucky to have such awesome friends!  I even had the chance to reconnect with people I had not seen in years! :D

Upon turning 27, I am now only 3 years from the dreaded 30!! :O  I am pleased and really excited that I have completed my second item on my 30 before 30 list!!  On January 5, I got a second tattoo!!!  I adore it.  It is everything I had envisioned.  Here it is:

Music: Kris Allen singing the National Anthem at the Pro Bowl (cause he is so cute and did a really nice job!)

Quote of the Day

"A lovely thing about Christmas is that it's compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together." - Garrison Keillor

I adore Garrison Keillor and this quotes always makes me smile.

Music: "The Reason" - Hoobastank

Catch Up and Christmas Preparations

The past month or so has been busy and I have unfortunately gotten out of the habit of posting daily. This is going to be one of my New Year's resolutions I think. So lets see what has been happening since I last wrote. Thanksgiving was wonderful. Having people together and wonderful food is one of life's greatest pleasures, in my opinion. I guess you could say that I have a feeding people thing. One of my first impulses when I find someone attractive is to feed and cuddle them. Maybe it is a nurturing thing.

Last weekend, I accompanied Eric, a coremember, to New York City for a four day vacation. It was lovely. The weather was fantastic, chilly but not extremely cold. We visited many places around the city including Central Park, Union Square, the Met, Times Square, the Hard Rock Cafe, and Rockefeller Center. We stayed with Joe and Nora, friends of the L'arche community, in their apartment in Chelsea in Manhattan. They are so gracious and generous with their time and hospitality. Spending time bonding with Gabi was wonderful! In addition, I had to opportunity to see Alice, who majored in physics with me at Wells. We had dinner one night and it was so fantastic to catch up with her! Plus, the food at the restaurant was out of this world! :D

Getting ready for Christmas always seems like such a herculean effort. There is so much to accomplish and every year is squished into a small period of time. I perhaps would not mind it, if the work was spread out over a greater period of time. But then I am a procrastinator to the end, and even going in with the best intentions and plans, I wait until the last minute. At least my Christmas shopping has been done for over a week. I still need to wrap the gifts, but that is on my agenda for tomorrow. Our tree is finally decorated, and it always astounds me how beautiful it is each year. My parents have a gorgeous collection of ornaments, and my father's application of lights to the tree is a work of art.

I have to next two days off of work and have a great many things to accomplish. Emily arrives home on the 22^nd, which I am greatly anticipating. This is such a busy time of year and yet is one of my favorites.

 


Music: "The Wexford Carol" - Yo Yo Ma and Alison Krauss

OMG Best Thing Ever

Jen showed me something she found in Real Simple Magazine.  It is so unbelievably awesome I am bouncing in my seat I am so excited!  This website will send vintage telegrams that you write.  The price includes both the telegram and postage!  I need someone to send a telegram to right now! :D  www.telegramstop.com

Music: "O Holy Night" - Josh Groban

Quote of the Day (Whoops really late! forgot to actually hit post last night! :P)

"A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch." - James Beard

My mom and I just spent the last 5 hours cooking for Thanksgiving, which is now today. I am very tired but at least almost all of it was done tonight. Very little needs to be done tomorrow! :) This will make a much more relaxed day. When you are eating really good food, there is no reason to think of the calories, just enjoy it. How often do you eat really good food normally?

Music: "Kings and Queens" - 30 Seconds to Mars