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Misc. Holiday
Dec. 18th, 2009 10:52 pmOh my goodness gracious, I have 4 unused icon slots for LJ. Whatever shall I do? Must... have... icons! My new Christmas icon comes courtesy of ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
darklingwoods, one of my very favorite artists, inspired by tw_babiez, my very favorite fanfic.
Tonight I realized how lazy technology makes me when I started texting Chris about plans for later on in the evening, even though he was right downstairs. It was just TOO FAR to walk.
So far my Christmas vacation has been busier than the whole semester. I think that will improve when I finish making all the gifts I want to make. I did mail everything that needs mail, I think, although I still haven't heard from Michael on whether or not he's going to let me know when he's in Fredonia. In which case I might end up mailing stuff for the Pittsburg crew... blah. I've spent enough on postage, thank you very much.
But I still have to finish getting Christmas cards together. So if you haven't gotten one yet... you still might.
The cats like to sit on the bathroom counter. It's no longer a safe place for toothbrushes, contact cases, or anything else that you want to keep generally hygienic.
So anyway. Just jotting down a few thoughts. Now time to go watch a Christmas movie while working on making Christmas presents!
darklingwoods, one of my very favorite artists, inspired by tw_babiez, my very favorite fanfic.Tonight I realized how lazy technology makes me when I started texting Chris about plans for later on in the evening, even though he was right downstairs. It was just TOO FAR to walk.
So far my Christmas vacation has been busier than the whole semester. I think that will improve when I finish making all the gifts I want to make. I did mail everything that needs mail, I think, although I still haven't heard from Michael on whether or not he's going to let me know when he's in Fredonia. In which case I might end up mailing stuff for the Pittsburg crew... blah. I've spent enough on postage, thank you very much.
But I still have to finish getting Christmas cards together. So if you haven't gotten one yet... you still might.
The cats like to sit on the bathroom counter. It's no longer a safe place for toothbrushes, contact cases, or anything else that you want to keep generally hygienic.
So anyway. Just jotting down a few thoughts. Now time to go watch a Christmas movie while working on making Christmas presents!
Does anyone know...
Dec. 12th, 2009 10:58 pmWhat is that Cold Miser song from? I feel like I should know... but I don't. It's from a movie right? What movie?
Mystery Dates
Nov. 27th, 2009 11:13 pm2009
June: Rachel
The Artichoke, Collective Soul
July: Chris
Miss Saigon
August: Rachel
District 9, Bonefish Grill
September: Chris
Wichita Art Museum
October: Rachel
Wicked!!!, Fazoli's
November: Chris
Artichoke, browsing at Bookaholic
December: Rachel
Dinner at Sumo by Nambara for sushi and hibachi. It was the first time Chris ever had hibachi, and after the chef lit the oil on fire and it blustered up in front of us, he said, "I approve!" We split a dinner and a couple sushi rolls, and that was a pretty perfect amount of food -- we were both pretty full, had a little bit of rice left over, and ate everything else.
2010
January: Chris
Overnight trip to The Cottage House in Council Grove, KS. Had dinner at historic Hays House, a pretty nice Western style restaurant with the claim to be the oldest continually running restaurant west of the Mississippi. Lots of really nice scenery and old timey feel, although a bit cold still!
February: Rachel
Frugal February! Our goal was to spend as little money as possible all month. In the spirit of things, I got takeout from the local Italian place, picked up some cheap candles from Walgreens, and set up an indoor picnic. We ate delicious food, played video games, and cuddled.
March: Chris
Cosmosphere Museum and IMAX showing of Hubble! Dinner from Arby's as we zipped outta town to get back in time for Chris to go to work.
April: Rachel
Looong walk out to El Dorado Lake, where the car was strategically parked. Presentation of parking pass for the park and lake for the year. Drive out to picnic table by the lake, and picnic of deviled eggs, chicken salad sandwiches, sun chips, Hansen soda, and chocolate chocolate chip cookies.
May: Chris
???
June: Rachel
The Artichoke, Collective Soul
July: Chris
Miss Saigon
August: Rachel
District 9, Bonefish Grill
September: Chris
Wichita Art Museum
October: Rachel
Wicked!!!, Fazoli's
November: Chris
Artichoke, browsing at Bookaholic
December: Rachel
Dinner at Sumo by Nambara for sushi and hibachi. It was the first time Chris ever had hibachi, and after the chef lit the oil on fire and it blustered up in front of us, he said, "I approve!" We split a dinner and a couple sushi rolls, and that was a pretty perfect amount of food -- we were both pretty full, had a little bit of rice left over, and ate everything else.
2010
January: Chris
Overnight trip to The Cottage House in Council Grove, KS. Had dinner at historic Hays House, a pretty nice Western style restaurant with the claim to be the oldest continually running restaurant west of the Mississippi. Lots of really nice scenery and old timey feel, although a bit cold still!
February: Rachel
Frugal February! Our goal was to spend as little money as possible all month. In the spirit of things, I got takeout from the local Italian place, picked up some cheap candles from Walgreens, and set up an indoor picnic. We ate delicious food, played video games, and cuddled.
March: Chris
Cosmosphere Museum and IMAX showing of Hubble! Dinner from Arby's as we zipped outta town to get back in time for Chris to go to work.
April: Rachel
Looong walk out to El Dorado Lake, where the car was strategically parked. Presentation of parking pass for the park and lake for the year. Drive out to picnic table by the lake, and picnic of deviled eggs, chicken salad sandwiches, sun chips, Hansen soda, and chocolate chocolate chip cookies.
May: Chris
???
What Did I Miss??
Nov. 13th, 2009 12:09 pmI spent Wednesday and Thursday at an intensive all-day closed captioning workshop. I now know more about closed captioning than... the average... lay person.
So... what did I miss around here? What's going on with you? Any important entries I missed? How've you been this week? Let me know!
So... what did I miss around here? What's going on with you? Any important entries I missed? How've you been this week? Let me know!
one thousand, 2000....
Nov. 10th, 2009 02:21 pmTHE COURT: The question is: Do you remember? if you don't remember, it's not a problem.
A: I don't remember exactly, no.
Q. Do you remember whether it was more than $400?
A. Yes, it was more than 400.
Q. Do you know whether it was more than a thousand dollars?
A. Yes, it was more than a thousand dollars.
Q. Do you know whether it was more than $2,000?
A. Yes, it was.
Q. Was it more than $2,500?
A. Yes.
THE COURT: What is this, The Price Is Right?
If you can spot the problem I had with this take, you're a winner!
A: I don't remember exactly, no.
Q. Do you remember whether it was more than $400?
A. Yes, it was more than 400.
Q. Do you know whether it was more than a thousand dollars?
A. Yes, it was more than a thousand dollars.
Q. Do you know whether it was more than $2,000?
A. Yes, it was.
Q. Was it more than $2,500?
A. Yes.
THE COURT: What is this, The Price Is Right?
If you can spot the problem I had with this take, you're a winner!
I don't think it's going to happen.....
Nov. 4th, 2009 02:14 pm[13:50] richlayers: is it digital?
[13:51] mfienen: Yeah.
[13:51] mfienen: dSLR
[13:53] mfienen: http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/nikon/d80-slr/nikon-d80-slr-review.html
[13:55] richlayers: how much was it?
[13:56] mfienen: Got it for $500.
[13:57] mfienen: Compare at http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-D80-10-2MP-SLR-18-105-VR-Lens-4GB-KIT-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ220504843418QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Cameras?hash=item33571ce49a
[13:57] richlayers: yeah I saw all the comparison prices at the bottom of the first page you sent me
[13:58] richlayers: well, it's a little early, but it's a really thoughtful christmas present
[13:58] richlayers: I'll let you know when it gets here
[13:58] mfienen: Yay Craig's List.
[13:58] mfienen: Wait... what?
[13:58] mfienen: Christmas what?
[13:58] richlayers: all right all right
[13:59] richlayers: it can be my combined Christmas and birthday present
[13:59] richlayers: I understand
[13:59] mfienen: Sure thing.
[13:59] mfienen: I'll get right on that.
[13:59] richlayers: I appreciate it.
[13:51] mfienen: Yeah.
[13:51] mfienen: dSLR
[13:53] mfienen: http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/nikon/d80-slr/nikon-d80-slr-review.html
[13:55] richlayers: how much was it?
[13:56] mfienen: Got it for $500.
[13:57] mfienen: Compare at http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-D80-10-2MP-SLR-18-105-VR-Lens-4GB-KIT-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ220504843418QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Cameras?hash=item33571ce49a
[13:57] richlayers: yeah I saw all the comparison prices at the bottom of the first page you sent me
[13:58] richlayers: well, it's a little early, but it's a really thoughtful christmas present
[13:58] richlayers: I'll let you know when it gets here
[13:58] mfienen: Yay Craig's List.
[13:58] mfienen: Wait... what?
[13:58] mfienen: Christmas what?
[13:58] richlayers: all right all right
[13:59] richlayers: it can be my combined Christmas and birthday present
[13:59] richlayers: I understand
[13:59] mfienen: Sure thing.
[13:59] mfienen: I'll get right on that.
[13:59] richlayers: I appreciate it.
Elephant Fountain
Oct. 26th, 2009 10:14 am
This house is for sale. I will buy it if the fountain is included.
Well, I've been signed up on etsy for a while now, but I finally got pictures of some of the jewelry I made and posted it up there. The stuff I had handy has a ... strangely religious theme, but I think they're pretty nice/interesting pieces, so check them out! And buy them! Help me pay off my credit card! Or pass the word on if you know anyone who might like these things. :)
Godseye Earrings:
Miz Pah Bracelet:
Click the link to go to the shop!
Godseye Earrings:
Miz Pah Bracelet:
Click the link to go to the shop!
OMG good.
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