it's been so long since i've updated. and this one isn't going to be much of an update, either, as i have to wake up at 05:40 for work tomorrow morning.
tired. and busy. and sore. and cold.
i am awfully ready for winter to be done. its cold grip will not let us go!
this weekend, i pierced my nasal septum (if you didn't already know LOL) and it was one of the most positive piercing experiences ever! there was virtually no pain. and the artist was incredibly sweet/gentle which made the experience even better. i was told it'd be a very painful heal, but i've not found this to be the case. the only time it's sore is when i accidentally bump it, or when i have to blow my nose (which is unfortunately often with my allergies) i just do two saline soaks a day, and leave it alone! for now, i have a retainer in it, (looks like a glorified staple) but after a month, i'll be putting a CBR in it.
we also did some gardening this weekend. roma tomatoes, a purple heirloom, jalapenos, bell pepper, red onion, basil, and oregano. also did a couple of marigolds to brighten up the front yard, too.
for now, doing some thinking about visiting germany again, or possibly iceland. i don't know. just thoughts.
okay, i need to go to bed. i'm sleepy, and have to be up in a few short hours!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
thunders!
we're currently experiencing a lovely little thunderstorm! the lightning is orange. which is very bizarrely colouring the sky. it's also bringing some VERY chilly air, which is not as exciting. it is (allegedly) going to be back near freezing again this weekend. boo.
completely unrelated topic. i've been REALLY enjoying my walks to work! i don't know that i'm losing any weight, but it gives me a little while to collect my thoughts before and after work. sort of a decompression. i also bought myself a new pair of shoes so that i have a better time walking. i absolutely LOVE them! they work my calves very differently, and i'm getting some awesome definition on them! :^]
i tried making some home-made coconut curry chicken tonight. it was not a success. the curry sauce came out really well, but while cooking the chicken, it smelled funny. so, we had to toss the chicken, and i'll go buy some more tomorrow. for now, the sauce is going in the fridge.
for now, i am going to watch some golden girls. tschüss!
completely unrelated topic. i've been REALLY enjoying my walks to work! i don't know that i'm losing any weight, but it gives me a little while to collect my thoughts before and after work. sort of a decompression. i also bought myself a new pair of shoes so that i have a better time walking. i absolutely LOVE them! they work my calves very differently, and i'm getting some awesome definition on them! :^]
i tried making some home-made coconut curry chicken tonight. it was not a success. the curry sauce came out really well, but while cooking the chicken, it smelled funny. so, we had to toss the chicken, and i'll go buy some more tomorrow. for now, the sauce is going in the fridge.
for now, i am going to watch some golden girls. tschüss!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
sometimes it's just the most comfortable place
it's been a relatively busy past few weeks. and it's not ready to start slowing down yet. boo.
on that note, Ini, i am working on a letter to send to you and Hutzi, but we have been so busy lately! now that our summit is over, elections are over, i should have some more time soon! i still, as well, need to find you the notebook binder! oy! i'm such a bad big brother, and a terrible foreign "son"!
tomorrow evening is the first KEC board meeting that i'll actually be attending as a board member! i'm in charge of taking minutes. i hope i don't fuck up. as i tend to have a habit of fucking up. blarg.
i spent a little bit of time doing some yard work today. i cleared out the peony bushes, and trimmed down the dead purple cone flower stalks. scott also helped me clean out some of the leaves and spiny ball seed things from the sidewalk. it's starting to look much nicer! i can't wait to get the garden up and going! (and to see if the seeds i planted decide to sprout)
unfortunately, spring always means two (bad) things for me.
1) terrible allergies. blerg.
2) sun rash. (gross, TMI, sorry) but it's flipping terrible! all over my hands, my elbows, and on my legs. it's itchy, and painful.
okay. i'm going to go eat a cookie. and get ready for bed. gn8!
on that note, Ini, i am working on a letter to send to you and Hutzi, but we have been so busy lately! now that our summit is over, elections are over, i should have some more time soon! i still, as well, need to find you the notebook binder! oy! i'm such a bad big brother, and a terrible foreign "son"!
tomorrow evening is the first KEC board meeting that i'll actually be attending as a board member! i'm in charge of taking minutes. i hope i don't fuck up. as i tend to have a habit of fucking up. blarg.
i spent a little bit of time doing some yard work today. i cleared out the peony bushes, and trimmed down the dead purple cone flower stalks. scott also helped me clean out some of the leaves and spiny ball seed things from the sidewalk. it's starting to look much nicer! i can't wait to get the garden up and going! (and to see if the seeds i planted decide to sprout)
unfortunately, spring always means two (bad) things for me.
1) terrible allergies. blerg.
2) sun rash. (gross, TMI, sorry) but it's flipping terrible! all over my hands, my elbows, and on my legs. it's itchy, and painful.
okay. i'm going to go eat a cookie. and get ready for bed. gn8!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
make it snappy!
the lawrence city elections are (were?) today. i am so incredibly depressed with the outcomes. more importantly, i'm depressed about the turnout! less than 2 fucking per cent of the registered voters actually voted! what the hell is wrong with this city? people kvetch and kvetch about how everything is wrong, but then they NEVER do anything about it! does NO ONE see that performing this tiny civic duty can change that?!
seriously, an incredibly progressive candidate is behind by a mere 80 votes. (currently) and he would have been instrumental in getting protection for the transgender population in this city, but as of now, has lost by a handful of votes!
*sigh*
ok, i have to make this quick, i'm at 14% battery power.
to help combat my election day blues, i decided to plant some seeds this evening. and to listen to my ipod on random. i planted some; sweet basil, parsley, chives, and some poppy seeds. tomorrow, i'm going to plant some; morning glories, four o'clocks, and perhaps some impatients. i have some other seeds, i just don't know about the *room* in which to put them at night when it still dips below 0°C (32°F). *shrug*
april is already promising to be an incredibly busy month! i am busy every weekend, and sometimes, i'd just like to sit down and enjoy myself. it doesn't seem likely, though.
oh, last random synapse fire for now, i promise. i believe i mentioned that i'm now the secretary for the douglas county (or lawrence?) chapter of the Kansas Equality Coalition. this position requires me to keep the minutes. i think that i'm going to use part of my savings to purchase a new laptop with which to do this. i haven't decided yet. *shrug* but, i should save it for my next trip to deutschland... BUT, a new laptop would be nice. especially considering i'm missing many keys on the present laptop, and the battery needs replacing. bleh, damn decisions!
seriously, an incredibly progressive candidate is behind by a mere 80 votes. (currently) and he would have been instrumental in getting protection for the transgender population in this city, but as of now, has lost by a handful of votes!
*sigh*
ok, i have to make this quick, i'm at 14% battery power.
to help combat my election day blues, i decided to plant some seeds this evening. and to listen to my ipod on random. i planted some; sweet basil, parsley, chives, and some poppy seeds. tomorrow, i'm going to plant some; morning glories, four o'clocks, and perhaps some impatients. i have some other seeds, i just don't know about the *room* in which to put them at night when it still dips below 0°C (32°F). *shrug*
april is already promising to be an incredibly busy month! i am busy every weekend, and sometimes, i'd just like to sit down and enjoy myself. it doesn't seem likely, though.
oh, last random synapse fire for now, i promise. i believe i mentioned that i'm now the secretary for the douglas county (or lawrence?) chapter of the Kansas Equality Coalition. this position requires me to keep the minutes. i think that i'm going to use part of my savings to purchase a new laptop with which to do this. i haven't decided yet. *shrug* but, i should save it for my next trip to deutschland... BUT, a new laptop would be nice. especially considering i'm missing many keys on the present laptop, and the battery needs replacing. bleh, damn decisions!
Friday, April 1, 2011
beep-beep-boop!
boo @ me for taking so long to post anything!
the LGBT summit was tuesday evening, and it was really fantastic! everyone did such a great job, and we had over 250 people in attendance! sweet! also, my election to the KEC board was tuesday night. i'm now the secretary for the lawrence chapter of the Kansas Equality Coalition. hurrah!
it was an insanely long week. so busy at work. so busy in personal life. oy.
i walked to work every day except today, too! i only didn't today, 'cos i had to carry "food day" food to work today. i didn't feel like walking, and carrying all that crap. no fun! but, i'm proud of myself for walking all the other days LOL
tonight, friday night. best evening of the week! two whole days of NOT being at work ahead of me! huzzah! i shall watch a film, and eat some highly caloric food! tomorrow, i need to get my eyeglasses fixed.
enough random synapse firing for now.
the LGBT summit was tuesday evening, and it was really fantastic! everyone did such a great job, and we had over 250 people in attendance! sweet! also, my election to the KEC board was tuesday night. i'm now the secretary for the lawrence chapter of the Kansas Equality Coalition. hurrah!
it was an insanely long week. so busy at work. so busy in personal life. oy.
i walked to work every day except today, too! i only didn't today, 'cos i had to carry "food day" food to work today. i didn't feel like walking, and carrying all that crap. no fun! but, i'm proud of myself for walking all the other days LOL
tonight, friday night. best evening of the week! two whole days of NOT being at work ahead of me! huzzah! i shall watch a film, and eat some highly caloric food! tomorrow, i need to get my eyeglasses fixed.
enough random synapse firing for now.
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