So, i can't believe I'm looking at plane tickets again...yikes. So much for saving money. So, here is the tentative plan. Matt and I are thinking about flying to Chicago on 12/20, flying to Philadelphia on 12/23 or 12/24 and head back to Portland on the 28th.
I can't even begin to imagine how much fun it's going to be flying into Chicago in the middle of winter right at Xmas time. I'm sure nothing will go wrong.
So, let me know your thoughts. Chrissy, I'll still plan to come out to Houston in February to meet little Vendo. So, please feel free to comment. Does the plan sound ok to all of you.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Bikes...and beauty
Hi ladies...so I noticed that the rest of you seem to have given up blogging already. After all that prodding, I'M the only one blogging on a Friday night. Wait...nevermind.
So, tomorrow night at midnight Portland will be host to its annual NAKED bike ride. Yes, you heard me correctly...a NAKED bike ride. And no, i will not be particpating. They don't let anyone particpate that still showers and shaves their legs and armpits. Bet that painted a hot picture in your head, didn't it? I may go, though, just to check it out. I'll make sure to take pictures and send them to you.
Last night, I worked on the ceremony with Sandra...for those of you who've forgotten I'm an official minister saying my first wedding on August 31st. Apparently, there's a portion of the wedding where i have to give an "address." This is what us Catholics call the sermon/homily. I have to come up with it on my own. I KNOW! I totally did not sign on for that. Now, i know it's clearly documented that my speeches in the past have been, for lack of a better word, fucking fantastic, but i'm still nervous. Their goddamn guest list is up to 278. I think I'm more nervous now than when i got up on stage and talked about my vagina for 2 hours. This is like, real. I have to sign a friggin marriage license. Who the hell made me a minister? The should be shot.
Anyway, some advice would be good about now, ladies. I don't want this to be like a maid of honor speech...i feel like it should be spiritual or some shit.
So, I'll leave you all with this...when I was walking back to work today after running an errand, some random dude on the street told me I was 'very beautiful.' I don't care who it is, when some random dude, that has never seen you before tells you your beautiful, that feels fucking wonderful!
So, tomorrow night at midnight Portland will be host to its annual NAKED bike ride. Yes, you heard me correctly...a NAKED bike ride. And no, i will not be particpating. They don't let anyone particpate that still showers and shaves their legs and armpits. Bet that painted a hot picture in your head, didn't it? I may go, though, just to check it out. I'll make sure to take pictures and send them to you.
Last night, I worked on the ceremony with Sandra...for those of you who've forgotten I'm an official minister saying my first wedding on August 31st. Apparently, there's a portion of the wedding where i have to give an "address." This is what us Catholics call the sermon/homily. I have to come up with it on my own. I KNOW! I totally did not sign on for that. Now, i know it's clearly documented that my speeches in the past have been, for lack of a better word, fucking fantastic, but i'm still nervous. Their goddamn guest list is up to 278. I think I'm more nervous now than when i got up on stage and talked about my vagina for 2 hours. This is like, real. I have to sign a friggin marriage license. Who the hell made me a minister? The should be shot.
Anyway, some advice would be good about now, ladies. I don't want this to be like a maid of honor speech...i feel like it should be spiritual or some shit.
So, I'll leave you all with this...when I was walking back to work today after running an errand, some random dude on the street told me I was 'very beautiful.' I don't care who it is, when some random dude, that has never seen you before tells you your beautiful, that feels fucking wonderful!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Yipee!
I, too, am super excited about the shore. I feel like it took so long to get here and by the time next Saturday comes along, it's going to go by so fast. We'll just need to make the most of our time. I was having a conversation with Matt about there being 11 people in 1 house and asking him if he thought he'd be able to handle it...his response, "Mary, you know I like your family, right?" Awwwwwww...
So, work sucked today...not really for me, but that evil bitch monster of death is still terrorizing the office. Two people ended up in tears and one actually quit on the spot. Lucky (or unlucky) for her, Craig, big pooper head boss man stopped her before she could resign. She left for the day and plans to be back tomorrow. This is the first time at this place where things are going well for me but shitty for others. I guess I'm grateful???
Came home, though and Matt offered to cook. Chicken curry with green beans and potatoes. Yummy!
DeeDee, I'm going to remind you to bring the air mattress from this day forward, ok? Everyday until we leave, I will remind you :)
So, work sucked today...not really for me, but that evil bitch monster of death is still terrorizing the office. Two people ended up in tears and one actually quit on the spot. Lucky (or unlucky) for her, Craig, big pooper head boss man stopped her before she could resign. She left for the day and plans to be back tomorrow. This is the first time at this place where things are going well for me but shitty for others. I guess I'm grateful???
Came home, though and Matt offered to cook. Chicken curry with green beans and potatoes. Yummy!
DeeDee, I'm going to remind you to bring the air mattress from this day forward, ok? Everyday until we leave, I will remind you :)
Monday, June 9, 2008
Brrrrrrrr...
After hearing all this talk about the weather, I feel as though i would be remiss if i didn't paint this little picture for you about what it's like in Oregon right now. When riding my bike to work this morning I needed a scarf and gloves because when riding downhill it gets quite chilly. Plus the fact that it was about 58 degrees and a little overcast. Right now, our living room door is open but I'm thinking of closing it because that big, bright ball of fire in the sky is glaring on the computer and the cool, crisp wind is picking up. Better put on another layer...don't want to catch cold. I'm so jealous of all the humidity and heat index talk...I feel so left out...what with, the cool evening air and beautiful sunset. Hmmm...i guess it's just my burden to bear.
On another note i didn't have much for dinner. I ate some Happy Hour fare with a work friend who is traveling back to Austin to work on the Barack Obama campaign doing media materials and such. She has to travel there in a mini RV with no air conditioning. Maybe i should tell her to call you guys.
Well, on that note i should go. Have to shut the door. It's starting to get really chilly.
And you guys were right...this blogging thing is fun!
On another note i didn't have much for dinner. I ate some Happy Hour fare with a work friend who is traveling back to Austin to work on the Barack Obama campaign doing media materials and such. She has to travel there in a mini RV with no air conditioning. Maybe i should tell her to call you guys.
Well, on that note i should go. Have to shut the door. It's starting to get really chilly.
And you guys were right...this blogging thing is fun!
Content Warning
When i was figuring out my blog settings, it asked if I wanted to allow "Adult Content" on this page. I checked yes, just to be on safe side.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
S'up girls.
So, you guys like the name of the my blog? I wish I could claim it as my own genius but sadly, Matt is the brilliant one. I spent the day out and about, grateful that I'm not nauseous or without air conditioning. No offense or anything but damn, Chrissy, i read your posts and they scare the f*#@ out of me! If I was ever on the fence about having kids you're certainly making a case not to.
Anywho, it was 70 and beautiful today (mom actually told me to shut up). I was able to walk down to the waterfront and experience the last day of Portland's Rose Festival. There are a bunch of Navy ships in the Willamette, which is cool, but the guys with M80s(yes?) guarding the ships gave me the willies. I just hope I'm not around when one of those guys has a bad day.
The rain cloud that was on my heels throughout the day despite the sun and my general upbeat nature was the fact that i had to buy a bathing suit. Christ, was that fun. And by fun, I mean i would have rather been sticking a red hot...no make that blue hot...needle through my eye.
My walk ended at Tim and Sandra's place for dinner. She claimed to be making a meat sauce but what I ended up eating was meat and rotini, mixed with a tomato stew/sauce type thing. Yuck. I walk all day, burn tons of calories, earn a delicious meal and that's what I get? No fair.
So, on a scale of 1-10 was this post interesting? I'm hoping to get into the swing of things so give me some time. This week, I'm working on the ceremony with Sandra. Wish me luck.
Love you guys. And remember, careful who you share this with...I'm totally paranoid.
Anywho, it was 70 and beautiful today (mom actually told me to shut up). I was able to walk down to the waterfront and experience the last day of Portland's Rose Festival. There are a bunch of Navy ships in the Willamette, which is cool, but the guys with M80s(yes?) guarding the ships gave me the willies. I just hope I'm not around when one of those guys has a bad day.
The rain cloud that was on my heels throughout the day despite the sun and my general upbeat nature was the fact that i had to buy a bathing suit. Christ, was that fun. And by fun, I mean i would have rather been sticking a red hot...no make that blue hot...needle through my eye.
My walk ended at Tim and Sandra's place for dinner. She claimed to be making a meat sauce but what I ended up eating was meat and rotini, mixed with a tomato stew/sauce type thing. Yuck. I walk all day, burn tons of calories, earn a delicious meal and that's what I get? No fair.
So, on a scale of 1-10 was this post interesting? I'm hoping to get into the swing of things so give me some time. This week, I'm working on the ceremony with Sandra. Wish me luck.
Love you guys. And remember, careful who you share this with...I'm totally paranoid.
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