Someone's Gotta Do It

Easter happened. I went to my friend M's house and there were 28 people over for Easter lunch! We dyed eggs, talked and talked and talked with such amazing people, and sang all the classics at church. Oh, and we ate SoMuchFood.

Today, I successfully completed the most important task a babysitter has: Teaching about good music and air instruments.

We danced around shaking our finger to the Temptations, air drummed to WipeOut and performed guitar solos to Eric Clapton. These girls are gonna be ready for the big time (in about 20 years).

Speaking of the BigTime- last night I went to a dinner party and ate such delicious food. My friend and her brother played banjo and guitar and mandolin and sang us old songs and new songs and ones they'd written. SO, now I'm inspired again. PLEASE, let's start a band. Anyone. (Seriously)

Say What?

There was snow on the trees, rooftops, ground and cars this morning.

Why?

Hiatus, Finished

I have been absent. I'm not sure why exactly- probably because nothing much happens after Christmas and before Spring (which unfortunately has yet to grace us with its beautiful presence). But now it's getting warmer and things are happening. SOOOO, I will begin again. I think. Unless I get tired of writing again. Which may happen. (I just feel like you should be given fair warning)

We'll start slow: Tonight I spent the evening with two of the coolest girls in the city. And yes, they are both under the age of 4. We danced and talked about giraffes and snacked and put our feet on the couch. And it was perfect.

[See?! These are the things that are happening. Get excited.]

The Most Wonderful Time...

I just LOVE advent. It's much better than celebrating 'Christmas' which has been taken over by crazy consumers (all of which shop on State street right by the Farmstand). I've been enjoying this time of quiet anticipation, waiting and hoping- and it's been beautiful. The Book of Common Prayer has been taking me back- reminding me why I love the Episcopalian tradition and the long standing history of common prayers and daily readings.

'Deliver us in our various occupations from the service of self alone, that we may do the work you give us to do in truth and beauty and for the common good; for the sake of him who came among us as one who serves.'

Wishing you all a beautiful advent. :)

Broke down...

Place: Bed, Bath and Beyond (parking lot)
Time: Late
Weather: Ridiculously cold and snowy

Me: Flailing my arms at Mr. Policeman
Policeman: Looking around and figuring out I'm waving at him
Me: Excuse me! I'm not sure if this is just in the movies, or if you can really help with this, but is there anyway you could break into my car?
Policeman: Talking into radio- Does anyone in block 18 have a slim jim? Roger that- girl will be standing on corner in blue coat, waving you down.
Me: Standing on nearest corner for half an hour- waving at every car that looks like it might be a cop. A few confusing interactions with taxis (that look EXACTLY the same as police cars here).
Policeman 2: After breaking in- Get yo keys. Get yo keys.
Me: Giving out hugs to policemen and anyone else who will take one. Over-freaking-joyed.

Lesson learned: More people need copies of my car keys.

Sunday! Sunday!

Began the day with mimosas and ended it with this: Manhattan. Black and white, incredible Manhattan skylines and Woody Allen, Diane Keaton and Meryl Streep.

Woody Allen, you're so scandalous. But you make such good movies!

Who?

Oh personality tests. In high school, we used to take them for fun. In college, they had us take them when we first entered as freshman and again when we left. Later, we took them as we were deciding our careers. Some jobs require it, wanting you to learn how to interact with coworkers and their personalities.

I just like to take them in my spare time. For no reason. Because I find them just fascinating! If you're a nerd like me, take this sampler. So easy and fast. And FUN!

Of course, I'm a 'Type Two'. What are you?!