Man, October was a busy month. So busy, we've renamed it Rocktober--first we had my birthday party at the beginning of October, and then, weekends filled with food, friends, and fun--bowling, pumpkin carving parties, anniversary celebration, etc.
I can't believe it's already November. For Thanksgiving this year, we're having Al's family and my family come together at our house. I'm not quite sure where we are going to put everyone, but I have decided to start drinking possibly as early as Tuesday.
Will let you know how it goes.
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Lessons my friends have taught me
My friend Diana has started blogging, and did a wonderful blog of lessons learned from friends. I thought it was a great idea, and having learned so many lessons from all of you....here are just a few lessons....
Patience is a virtue, unless it involves kitchen renovation, or frustrating classes.-Al
Best friends are the greatest treasure in the world. And best friends who are like sisters are even better.-Maggie
One can never, ever have enough cheese. Or steak.-Liz
It’s okay to watch teenager and reality shows –Ilona
It’s not the quantity of friends, it’s the quality-Betsy
You know true love once you find it-Al
It’s best to get piercings with your friends there.-Diana and Betsy
Champagne goes with EVERYTHING-Ilona
If no one else in the room will laugh at my jokes or listen to my story, I know that my husband will even if he’s heard it 100 times-Al
Girl scout cookies and baths with your girlfriends are a must-Maggie and Liz
There is always someone with a different opinion-Andy
If you laugh loudly, your friends can find you anywhere-Mags
Never stray from who you are-Kat
It’s important to have a friend who is a good listener, a good story teller, and most of all, great with puns-Bill
The best correspondence is anything other than e-mail-Arielle
Getting butter on someone’s nose is funny, unless it’s your own-Dyer
Behind every sweet, kind-hearted girl, there is a wild side-Mir
Dance until dawn-Diana
Being romantic in small ways as well as big-Al
It’s fun to sing with your friends at weddings-Maggie, Liz, Ilona
Go everywhere, do everything, see everyone.-Booth
A good friend is someone who lets you puke in there bushes-Betsy
Sitting on a bus, in a two-seater with four people is not comfortable-Shannon V.
Everyone has a question to be answered and a high school crush-Martin
Always be up for an adventure-Kristin/Jeff
Sometimes self-involved people make me smile, especially when they admit they are self-involved-Beth
Make sure everybody is having a good time-Katie
When the beer is out, the party is not over. It just means you need more beer-Matt
When things have you down, go to Ibiza. -Simon
Glass is not a solid. Or a liquid. I’m not really sure what it is-Ron and Jessica
It’s fun making sugar cookies with strangers-Andrea
Always go for falafel after drinking-Paul
Always have a funny story to tell- Erika
Never doubt the kindness of strangers. And the beauty of the ukulele.-Kristen and Jerrold
Always make new friends when traveling-Sylvie and Jarrod
Relax-PW
Writing is therapeutic for the soul, even if no one is reading it-Jenna
There is no point in having pie, if you can’t have a pie eating contest-everyone on Al’s birthday scuba trip
It's annoying when people get REALLY loud when they are drunk-Clay
There's a bit of Forrest and Bubba in all of us-Jennifer B.
Be the most generous, supportive, loving friend you can be -Al
Only your best friends can interpret drunk mutterings like "I'll pathuuu!"-Maggie
Sarcastic people are not so bad-Brandeis
Live, love, laugh-myself.
Patience is a virtue, unless it involves kitchen renovation, or frustrating classes.-Al
Best friends are the greatest treasure in the world. And best friends who are like sisters are even better.-Maggie
One can never, ever have enough cheese. Or steak.-Liz
It’s okay to watch teenager and reality shows –Ilona
It’s not the quantity of friends, it’s the quality-Betsy
You know true love once you find it-Al
It’s best to get piercings with your friends there.-Diana and Betsy
Champagne goes with EVERYTHING-Ilona
If no one else in the room will laugh at my jokes or listen to my story, I know that my husband will even if he’s heard it 100 times-Al
Girl scout cookies and baths with your girlfriends are a must-Maggie and Liz
There is always someone with a different opinion-Andy
If you laugh loudly, your friends can find you anywhere-Mags
Never stray from who you are-Kat
It’s important to have a friend who is a good listener, a good story teller, and most of all, great with puns-Bill
The best correspondence is anything other than e-mail-Arielle
Getting butter on someone’s nose is funny, unless it’s your own-Dyer
Behind every sweet, kind-hearted girl, there is a wild side-Mir
Dance until dawn-Diana
Being romantic in small ways as well as big-Al
It’s fun to sing with your friends at weddings-Maggie, Liz, Ilona
Go everywhere, do everything, see everyone.-Booth
A good friend is someone who lets you puke in there bushes-Betsy
Sitting on a bus, in a two-seater with four people is not comfortable-Shannon V.
Everyone has a question to be answered and a high school crush-Martin
Always be up for an adventure-Kristin/Jeff
Sometimes self-involved people make me smile, especially when they admit they are self-involved-Beth
Make sure everybody is having a good time-Katie
When the beer is out, the party is not over. It just means you need more beer-Matt
When things have you down, go to Ibiza. -Simon
Glass is not a solid. Or a liquid. I’m not really sure what it is-Ron and Jessica
It’s fun making sugar cookies with strangers-Andrea
Always go for falafel after drinking-Paul
Always have a funny story to tell- Erika
Never doubt the kindness of strangers. And the beauty of the ukulele.-Kristen and Jerrold
Always make new friends when traveling-Sylvie and Jarrod
Relax-PW
Writing is therapeutic for the soul, even if no one is reading it-Jenna
There is no point in having pie, if you can’t have a pie eating contest-everyone on Al’s birthday scuba trip
It's annoying when people get REALLY loud when they are drunk-Clay
There's a bit of Forrest and Bubba in all of us-Jennifer B.
Be the most generous, supportive, loving friend you can be -Al
Only your best friends can interpret drunk mutterings like "I'll pathuuu!"-Maggie
Sarcastic people are not so bad-Brandeis
Live, love, laugh-myself.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Things to celebrate
The past few things have been full of things to celebrate-Paul and Erika's wedding, the kitchen completion, my birthday, Maggie's birthday, and the Jewish new year.
Paul and Erika's wedding was in New Hampshire, right on the coast, and was absolutely lovely. Al knew both Paul and Erika at GW, but from completely different circles--so it was a super fun wedding for him, knowing people on both sides of the wedding party. We did our best to mix the two sides, and make sure we got to hang out with everyone. Since we flew into Boston, and Alex was kind enough to pick us up, Al and I were car-less, but it made the weekend so much fun. We basically we're reduced to becoming car-sluts, and bummed rides with different people for every ride that we needed that weekend: Alex, Ryan, Christine & Wayne, Shali and Scott, Kristin and Jeff, and John and Louise (who is an exact doppleganger for our friend Jess in Italy).
The wedding was great, and tied in a lot of Paul and Erika's Africa experience into the evening. Both Erika and Paul looked absolutely wonderful, and chose an AMAZING setting-we were right on the ocean under a huge tent for the reception-totally beautiful.
After we got home, we had a few more days of kitchen work ahead of us, and the bulk of it is now done. Our whole house was in disarray--but we're back to normal, and I feel a lot better now. In fact, I just made use of our kitchen and baked two apple pies, how industrious. The last part that we have left is choosing a backsplash and paint colors, but Al and I have a bit of kitchen planning fatigue, so I think we'll hold off for a little while.
The exciting part of getting the kitchen done was that we were able to to have my birthday party at the house. Al went all out and made a fantastic spread of food (boy, we missed cooking!!!)--including the highlight--chocolate fondue-yumm. It was so nice to have another weekend of great food and friends, and have so many fantastic people over to our house--it had been far too long! That night, Christine crashed at our place, and the next day we made brunch and had Erika, Paul, and Tumbo come over and join us. It was another huge spread--but what can I say, we missed cooking!
After we cleaned up, I crashed, and slept for about 2 1/2 hours, and after that, went over to Ron's for taco night and to say goodbye before he left for San Diego. I hate losing such cool neighbors, and new friends, but that's all part of the cycle I guess.
That's about it here--the next thing on the list to celebrate---2 year anniversary!
Our whole house was in disarray--but now, we're back to normal, and I feel a lot better now. In fact, I just made use of our kitchen and baked two apple pies, how industrious.
Paul and Erika's wedding was in New Hampshire, right on the coast, and was absolutely lovely. Al knew both Paul and Erika at GW, but from completely different circles--so it was a super fun wedding for him, knowing people on both sides of the wedding party. We did our best to mix the two sides, and make sure we got to hang out with everyone. Since we flew into Boston, and Alex was kind enough to pick us up, Al and I were car-less, but it made the weekend so much fun. We basically we're reduced to becoming car-sluts, and bummed rides with different people for every ride that we needed that weekend: Alex, Ryan, Christine & Wayne, Shali and Scott, Kristin and Jeff, and John and Louise (who is an exact doppleganger for our friend Jess in Italy).
The wedding was great, and tied in a lot of Paul and Erika's Africa experience into the evening. Both Erika and Paul looked absolutely wonderful, and chose an AMAZING setting-we were right on the ocean under a huge tent for the reception-totally beautiful.
After we got home, we had a few more days of kitchen work ahead of us, and the bulk of it is now done. Our whole house was in disarray--but we're back to normal, and I feel a lot better now. In fact, I just made use of our kitchen and baked two apple pies, how industrious. The last part that we have left is choosing a backsplash and paint colors, but Al and I have a bit of kitchen planning fatigue, so I think we'll hold off for a little while.
The exciting part of getting the kitchen done was that we were able to to have my birthday party at the house. Al went all out and made a fantastic spread of food (boy, we missed cooking!!!)--including the highlight--chocolate fondue-yumm. It was so nice to have another weekend of great food and friends, and have so many fantastic people over to our house--it had been far too long! That night, Christine crashed at our place, and the next day we made brunch and had Erika, Paul, and Tumbo come over and join us. It was another huge spread--but what can I say, we missed cooking!
After we cleaned up, I crashed, and slept for about 2 1/2 hours, and after that, went over to Ron's for taco night and to say goodbye before he left for San Diego. I hate losing such cool neighbors, and new friends, but that's all part of the cycle I guess.
That's about it here--the next thing on the list to celebrate---2 year anniversary!
Our whole house was in disarray--but now, we're back to normal, and I feel a lot better now. In fact, I just made use of our kitchen and baked two apple pies, how industrious.
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