This note was found underneath our dining room table after our (semi-raucous) engagement party. Anyone wanna fess up? Personally, we think the weird Engrish stationery narrows it down quite a bit… And anyway, thanks for the engagement wishes, Note Fairy!
Author: Virginia
Compare and contrast, kids.
Below is my version of the proposal story, and if you’re dying for another perspective, check out Grant’s version. — So we’d been out singing karaoke for a friend’s birthday party on Saturday night, and we were up really late and had kind of a lot to drink. But the next morning, curse my stupid… Continue reading Compare and contrast, kids.
My new nom de plume
Due to recent news, my name will be changing a year or so from now. And even though I’m very excited for the reason behind the name change, as well as the hope that I will no longer have to spell out my last name over the phone, I worry that no one will know… Continue reading My new nom de plume
Most Irrationally Annoying Shop of 2008 Award
Another year, another bizzarely boring and silly retail idea: glassybaby. While Christmas shopping and running errands at Bellevue Square, I spotted the following store. (Keep in mind that this is during the INSANELY busy season, on a particularly insanely packed evening. And yes, that is one lone customer you see. I actually peeked in a… Continue reading Most Irrationally Annoying Shop of 2008 Award
Holiday Recipes
Found this recipe card on my fridge this weekend, written in Jen’s handwriting. Very mysterious. Copied verbatim. Recipe #1 1 c peanuts (chopped) 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 c vegetable oil 2 large lobsters 1/2 head lettuce 1 bowl raspberry JELLO 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c Tabasco Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir for… Continue reading Holiday Recipes
The Arco Lamp
Grant’s stepmother has this fabulous Arco Lamp in her living room, which she got after her mother told her she could buy “one lamp” for her first apartment (or something like that). So she went out and bought a MoMA-designed, $900 (at the time!) lamp with a marble base. Her mother learned to be more… Continue reading The Arco Lamp
White Light = Mutants?
Today at Nintendo they changed all the lights in my department to these bright white more ‘natural’ ones, and and everyone has been alternately cringing or jumping for joy. I don’t feel particularly strong about it, but I seem to be the only one. One thing is for certain: It is a LOT brighter around… Continue reading White Light = Mutants?
Feline & Fire Safety
Last night, Trumpet came to bed along with Grant, a couple hours after I’d turned in. Grant is usually very subtle and conscientious about not waking me up, but last night a weird acrid smell pricked in my nostrils and disturbed my slumber. Want to take bets as to what it was? Our dear kitty,… Continue reading Feline & Fire Safety
Two card stud?
Man, I hate shopping — I love merchandise, don’t get me wrong. I just hate lines, parking, fitting rooms, etc. So I adore the Internet for such things, especially since my inner miser has forced me to become extremely savvy about how to get free shipping deals. But sometimes, Internet shopping bites you in the… Continue reading Two card stud?
Cajun Dialect For Actors
Really, True Blood? REALLY? Give me a break. (And if you think this blog post is pissy, man, you should’ve seen my better half after viewing this. I think he laughed condescendingly for a good fifteen minutes straight before we could restart the episode.