Happy New Year's Eve!

We got a beautiful inch of snow this morning! That's an excellent sign for the new year.

I thoroughly enjoyed the big storm a few weeks ago...made a snow angel for Ambs even! Here it is:

Our Christmas trip to Cali was fun and somewhat sunny. The families enjoyed their presents, Tammy's house is beautiful, and it was a good mellow Christmas all around. When we got back, all the snow was gone...

Tonight we're hittin' the city of Beantown for some New Year's Eve celebratin'!

Happy New Year!

a moment of silence please

Please, a moment of silence.

shhhhh... this is in honor of my appendix.

One month ago today, the docs cut me open and took it out. I don't know where they put it or exactly how the tests were processed on it, but the appendix is no longer. We must respect that with a moment of silence.

shhhh.. it's almost over.

Thanks!

In other news, we've been having fun with Mom visiting. She didn't really plan to come to Boston in the winter...it's not her idea of fun, but when the boss says to go, I guess that's what you do. Anyway, I feel lucky that at least I could be here and have a warm apartment (even if we do have mice) for her to hang out in. She's well into Season 2 of the Gilmore Girls DVDs.

We saw the Boston Holiday Pops last friday. It's such a great show. I think every new englander should make that show an annual tradition. We all sang along and Santa told jokes. It was a blast.

Over the weekend Mom cooked some meatloaf, and some soup, we whipped up some pumpkin bread. (We think the cooking attracted the mice). It's great to have the comfort foods when the outside is covered in snow and ice! (i'm not ready to write publicly about the mice yet...still in shock)

A and I are headed to CA on Friday. He confessed that he's been missing the California life lately. We're looking forward to a relaxing few days for Christmas.

Merry Christmas everyone!

8 year old kids were asking Santa (over the phone, broadcast on the radio) for laptops! When I was that age... I believe we were using Dad's Apple IIe to play simple computer games at home. There's so much more on the internet and through computers for kids these days that they feel obliged to have their own laptops before the age of 10! They probably already have their own cell phone so no need to ask Santa for one of those...

Now that I'm 30, I have a perspective on time and how technology has advanced just in my lifetime.

Words from a Wise Woman

So, I'm 30 now... Do I sound different in your head as you read this?

I had a great day on my birthday! A cooked pancakes and omelets to order for my pals! We enjoyed a brunch feast and then, of course, the birthday cake! and Cynthia's homemade cupcakes. They are fabulous. The pics are on snapfish..let me know if you need the link.
Following brunch... A and I rested up for his company's fancy holiday party that evening. We donned our best and joined in the sparkle at the Lanham Hotel. This is the hotel that hosts a weekend chocolate brunch. Needless to say dessert is never a let down at the holiday party. Despite the presence of a very fun chocolate fountain (which I induled in, of course) I liked the chocolate bread pudding the best. I must get that from my Mom. It was fabulous! Hmmm..perhaps Fabulous is the word for this new decade of mine. Fabulous! Like totally Fab dude!

As my sister and Periodic Visitor have it... I should feel like I'm 10. But I don't. I feel 30, which is a good thing. It's nice being 30. All of my highschool and college pals have already had their 30th birthdays this year... so I'm just joining the crowd!

A did point out to me at the holiday party that I was the oldest person at the table. Amazing! I haven't typically been in that situation before... Not that it makes a huge difference, but it made the 30th birthday a bit more monumental.

So, I'm recovered from the appendectomy...feeling good. Glad that it's over with.

The snow is falling, the cold air is here, and we have gotten out all the blankets to keep ourselves warm. It's too bad we don't have a fireeplace...

have you heard of twitter.com? it's a new web craze...a little like a blog, but more instant...if you're curious, check it out. I created an account so you can find me there (with my real name).

Take care!