I am alive.

It's been a long time, I know. Nothing new happening to take up my time....well, I suppose that is a lie. I have fallen into the trap of vampire books. WHAT?! I am weak. I fought it for so many months but boredom set in and Targets 25% off the list price really got me. ugh. It's the Sookie Stackhouse series and I like it. Done.


Also, one Friday (yes, Friday) night as I sat on my bed reading the aforementioned vampire books I realized that I have some things to work on. Look at the combination of colors on my feet. I am 26 years old, I was sitting on my bed at 10pm on a Friday night reading vampire books...oh geez. Is there any hope? Maybe I need a new haircut or something.

I drove home for the weekend 2 weeks ago, it was a very short trip but it was worth it. I got to see lots of family AND my brother bought me a bike for my birthday! It has become my primary form of transportation on this lil grid of mine. I LOVE it.

More to come...I need to get back to my book and DVD, watching The Wire-it's real good.

Google

Did you know that when you Google image search giant rock you get this:

Probably only interesting to the family since we have all spent our fair share of time here.

I want one of these...real bad!

They are called Lionhead Bunnies. They get to about 3.5 lbs, so cute!

Happy New Year...For Reals?!

2009 is here and I can't even believe it.

We took down the lovely Christmas tree, this is what was left of it once we took the skeleton outside. She was ever so crispy.

Sadly, just before midnight on 12.31.08 Giddyup died. Well, that is when we discovered him. He was a good buddy while it lasted. Services were held at about 11pm on the eve of 2009 round the kitchen table. He requested that his remains be left at sea with all the big fish that he looked up to as role models. With a flush I made it happen.

Leaves, Chill, Beauty

This is my second Christmas in Sacramento, first time ever decorating the porch. It is pretty wonderful in the black of night.

Courtney and I picked this tree from hundreds on a tree farm in Placerville. It's about ten feet tall and it smells just the way Christmas should.

The glory of winter and the beauty of Fall met me this morning when I left the house, this is the front yard.

This is what I get to see as I walk to work in the morning.

Sometimes I Forget Things on my Desk

I forgot my camera cord on my desk at the office so I can't share with you the lovely photos of my home which was decorated only a few hours ago. Lame. Tomorrow for sure.



It's just after midnight and it is raining in Sacramento. The Fall leaves have coated the streets and sidewalks and it is gorgeous. I forgot about this time of year, one minute the sidewalks are clear and you go inside to grab a hammer and poof, leaves all around. I love it!



My tummy is growling. Annoying.



Courtney and I drove up to Apple Hill for the afternoon on Saturday to pick out and chop down our Christmas tree. After stopping for apple cider donuts we were directed to a cute little tree farm just up the road, it was there that we met John. John was a charming fellow who with his brute strength (whatever, a chainsaw) tore down our ten foot tall tree. One of the glorious things about living in an old Victorian is the high ceilings and therefore enormous Christmas tree. The tree is lovely, glowing and fragrant.



When I got home from work/church today Courtney and I finished up the house by adding lights to the front porch...it looks just perfect. I can't wait to show you pictures.



In other news, here is the quick haps for my life:
1. If I have to hear anymore Eric Hutchinson or Jason Mraz I am going to freak out! I might throw something at the television, I might stick a pen in my ear, I might curse-loudly who knows. It is as if MTV, VH1 and any pop radio want me to be miserable. Why do people make bad bad bad music? If you have an answer please, share it with me. Anything to ease the sting that is caused by the sound of the bad music. Please. If you know what is good for you you'll go buy The Welcome Wagon CD and listen to that instead of taking your chances with music that will cause violent outbursts.
2. Butter Pecan ice cream from Gunthers is as close to heaven on a cold spoon as you will get. Come see me in Sacramento and I will purchase a scoop for you, any flavor, I am sure they are all good.
3. Elf is a superb Christmas film.
4. The United States Postal Service is amazing.
5. Cuties are the most delicious of winter fruits.
6. I just finished a pretty good book, I am in need of a new one, can you help me?



I love listening to rain fall.

Yuletide Cheer Puked All Over My Life

And it is pretty good.


We had the 2nd Annual City Life Church Christmas Party. We were to wear ugly sweaters. I did. It was horrific. Bad. Suffice it to say that I felt like a frump. I don't have a photo available...yet. The party was potluck style. Highlights: Lil' Smokies IN A POOL of bbq sauce (thank you Dirksens), KFC bucket-o-chicken (muchas gracias Rich) and Lagunitas IPA secret stash (thank you to me). I ate many a smokey.

Also, I have a really great quote from the Rev. the but I can't remember it right now...lame. I will search my notes from the staff meeting, I know I wrote it down. It was so good.