I Tried, I Really Did…
I promise, this post isn’t all about knitting.
Last night was the monthly North chapter Knit At Night Guild meeting, which I had to attend of course because I’m the knitting rockstar representative. We learned how to do different cast-ons. Up until now, I only knew how to do the long-tail cast on, but [...]
Awww, Come On…
Really? Only 10 people have a birthday? Come on – I know more of you have birthdays! Fess up!
So Many Good Things…
Today started off with a doctor’s appointment and a trip to the lab for bloodwork. Just general physical goodies, and it could have been a really bad day if it wasn’t for the many highlights that made it better.
1. I finally found a desk that we both like! It is *huge* – [...]
You Say It’s Your Birthday…
After missing Kristine with a K’s and Min Jung’s birthdays earlier this week, I’ve had enough. I’m going to make a fresh, new birthday list so that I don’t forget any more birthdays.
So, when is your birthday? Hey baby, what’s your sign? (Ok, I don’t really care that much about your sign, [...]
Our House, At The End of Our Street…
Jenn! (And of course everyone else!) Look! I finally posted photos of our house!
Yeah, we’ve only lived here for over a year now. I’ve been bad about sharing photos lately. I’m working on it, I promise.
On The Inside…
Your Inner European is French!
Smart and sophisticated.
You have the best of everything – at least, *you* think so.
Who’s Your Inner European?
How fitting is it that the quiz includes a photo of the Eiffel Tower?
I have a rather lovely headache today. My posts have been reduced to memes. Regular posting to resume soon.
Talk To Me…
Your Linguistic Profile:
75% General American English
10% Yankee
5% Dixie
5% Midwestern
5% Upper Midwestern
What Kind of American English Do You Speak?
Hmmm… considering I’ve lived in the midwest and the south, this isn’t too shocking. I still won’t admint that “y’all” has rolled off of my tongue before. Nope, nope, I’m still in denial on that one.
I Didn’t Do It…
I just deleted a few hundred bounce messages from my e-mail, thanks to a spammer who is spoofing me and using my domain for their reply to address in the spam they are sending out.
If you get spam, I didn’t send it. I promise. I’m not into spam. I’m cringing with each [...]
Knitting Rockstar…
It’s really a strange feeling to get a phone call from your mother at 8am, waking you up, asking you why you didn’t tell her you were in the paper. For the rest of the day yesterday, my Dad asked me if the papaprazzi was keeping me on the run. Kymberlie called to [...]
We Pulled it Off…
Jason got home from school today and I made him do his usual chores. He was going about things slowly, so I asked him if he wanted one of his birthday gifts early. He immediately perked up.
I put a copy of the original Splinter Cell game in a gift bag, told him to [...]
You Get What You Wish For…
Today is Jason’s birthday. He is 13. Could someone explain to me how that happened? Just how could he possibly be 13 years old? We’ve officially reached the teenage years. I can already tell it’s going to be a fun ride.
For weeks, Jason has been asking for Tom Clancy’s Splinter [...]
BlogHER…
At SXSW, there was a panel asking where the women of webdesign were at. It is normally a group that isn’t well represented. Now, there is a blog conference for women bloggers, about women bloggers. BlogHER. [via Heather]
My Throne…
After going to the dentist to having a crown put back in place, nothing beats having a much needed spring pedicure with some “My Throne for a Cranberry Scone” on my toes.
Tests, Tests, Tests…
I just realized I never did mention our weekend activities here. Back in February, Jason qualified to participate in the TMSCA State Science Competition. Basically, the math & science teams from across the state have competitions that involve tests, and if you have a qualifying score, you get to go to State. [...]
B-L-I-N-G-O…
Blingo is a new search engine (with Google power behind it) that gives away prizes every day like Apple iPods, Amazon Gift Certificates, a year of free movies at Blockbuster Online, and more.
By joining Blingo Friends you can invite your friends to use Blingo, and when one of them wins a prize you win the [...]
For All the Boys…
Since I know at least two of my friends are pregnant with boys, and there are other friends that have young boys, I think I need to master the Devan sweater, which just might be one of my favorite patterns for little boys. Or girls for that matter, because who says that boys should [...]
Lace Love…
Now that I’ve changed the pattern I’m using for Mel’s lace wedding stole, I no longer have the desire to stick the Addi Turbos in my eyes. It has been smooth sailing, and I was even able to work on it while traveling this weekend.
Now I’m making myself paranoid that it’s not wide enough. [...]
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival…
It would probably be a little over the top if I skipped town to go to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, wouldn’t it? But it’s free to get in! *sigh* It is still 3 weeks away, but I’m getting festival envy. Just think … all of that yarn … oh [...]
A Close-Knit Group…
Man, if only we had commuter trains like this one here in Houston: a close-knit group relaxes on the fast track. I would be on board! (pun intended) Well, that and if I had to commute to work. Guess there isn’t much point since I work from home.
It makes me [...]
Just A Year Ago…
While reading Mel’s 1 month, 1 week and 1 day before the wedding to-do list, I started having flashbacks of what all I went through 1 year ago at this time. (Our weddings are almost a year apart, so this time last year would have the been 1 month and 2 weeks before the [...]
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Hi! I'm Christine. I've been blogging here since 2000. I am married to Mike. I have a son, Jason. We have a cat, Mona. We live in Houston, Texas.
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