1. Successfully setting up my Saturday visit to DC so I'll get to see four old friends AND my cousins!
2. A productive day of Photoshopping my old 35mm blank sign pix in Dad's basement.
3. A brisk walk around Medfield to absorb a little vitamin D.
4. A brand new covered car sighting on my walk.
5. The kind postal employee who stopped when I flagged her down with my red Netflix envelope.
6. Leftover lasagna for dinner for me and Dad.
7. Meeting Conor and seeing Open Space on Sisson Avenue in Remington.
8. The Club Charles. Still there. Still cool. It's nice that some things never change.
9. Watching the truly terrifying "Jersey Shore" on Tivo at my sister's house.
10. Dad's neighbor's recently restored cherry red 70s GTO had a cover on it when I got home. Guess he heard the weather forecast (SNOW...oh no!).
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
12.29.09
1. Ten things I can consume that my sister can't due to migraines and Meniere's: the homemade lasagna I made last night.
2. Salt.
3. Cheese.
4. Bread.
5. Beer.
6. Red wine.
7. Chocolate.
8. Black beans.
9. Tomatoes.
10. Raspberries. I sincerely hope my dizziness never turns out to be Meniere's, since a lot of my favorite foods are on this list.
2. Salt.
3. Cheese.
4. Bread.
5. Beer.
6. Red wine.
7. Chocolate.
8. Black beans.
9. Tomatoes.
10. Raspberries. I sincerely hope my dizziness never turns out to be Meniere's, since a lot of my favorite foods are on this list.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
12.28.09
1. Sleeping till 10.
2. A lazy morning.
3. Lots of sunlight.
4. The helpful Earthlink CS rep who helped me get dialup going at Dad's house.
5. The dialup works great, except for videos.
6. Fresh Gulf of Mexico jumbo shrimp for only $8.99 a pound at the Giant. I think I'll order a pound steamed for dinner on Thursday. They do it for you right there at the seafood counter, Old Bay and all!
7. The delicious dinner I made for me and my dad: shrimp sauteed in garlic, porcini risotto and asparagus.
8. Bowling duckpins at Stoneleigh lanes with Skizz and Jen and their friends.
9. A late snack of Utz salt and vinegar chips at the pizza joint afterwards.
10. Reading till I fell asleep in bed.
2. A lazy morning.
3. Lots of sunlight.
4. The helpful Earthlink CS rep who helped me get dialup going at Dad's house.
5. The dialup works great, except for videos.
6. Fresh Gulf of Mexico jumbo shrimp for only $8.99 a pound at the Giant. I think I'll order a pound steamed for dinner on Thursday. They do it for you right there at the seafood counter, Old Bay and all!
7. The delicious dinner I made for me and my dad: shrimp sauteed in garlic, porcini risotto and asparagus.
8. Bowling duckpins at Stoneleigh lanes with Skizz and Jen and their friends.
9. A late snack of Utz salt and vinegar chips at the pizza joint afterwards.
10. Reading till I fell asleep in bed.
Monday, December 28, 2009
12.27.09
1. Being organized and sensible enough, for a change, to get to the airport nearly two hours ahead of my flight.
2. Somehow getting one extra carry-on past all the Delta employees and onto the plane.
3. A smooth, cloudless flight, the opposite of my two-hour roller coaster ride to New Orleans in October.
4. A window seat to see all the gorgeous scenery below me, the prettiest of which was the snow on top of hills in what I think must have been Wisconsin (click on the date above to see a pic!).
5. The stark, flat, snow-dusted grids of Midwest cities and fields.
6. The rolling hills of Pennsylvania and Maryland. The way roads and clusters of houses and even farms hug their curves. They sort of nestle into them the way Max finds a sweet spot in the fold of my knees at night.
7. Baltimore's port with its cranes that look like church steeples from the distance, and one of those bridges that rotates on its axis to let the ships pass through.
8. A red and white checkered tablecloth-patterned water tower near the airport.
9. Dinner at Cafe Hon with my dad. Crabcakes and fries!
10. Watching the Coen Brothers' "The Ladykillers" with Dad--rented from the wonderful Video American.
2. Somehow getting one extra carry-on past all the Delta employees and onto the plane.
3. A smooth, cloudless flight, the opposite of my two-hour roller coaster ride to New Orleans in October.
4. A window seat to see all the gorgeous scenery below me, the prettiest of which was the snow on top of hills in what I think must have been Wisconsin (click on the date above to see a pic!).
5. The stark, flat, snow-dusted grids of Midwest cities and fields.
6. The rolling hills of Pennsylvania and Maryland. The way roads and clusters of houses and even farms hug their curves. They sort of nestle into them the way Max finds a sweet spot in the fold of my knees at night.
7. Baltimore's port with its cranes that look like church steeples from the distance, and one of those bridges that rotates on its axis to let the ships pass through.
8. A red and white checkered tablecloth-patterned water tower near the airport.
9. Dinner at Cafe Hon with my dad. Crabcakes and fries!
10. Watching the Coen Brothers' "The Ladykillers" with Dad--rented from the wonderful Video American.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
12.26.09
1. Seeing my lovely little "Ten Good Things" book on my bedside table.
2. Scrambled eggs and grapefruit.
2. Scrambled eggs and grapefruit.
3. A pleasant chat with my new neighbor's sister while shoveling.
4. My new used Powerbook has a bigger hard drive than the First Tech salesman told me.
5. Lots of new MP3s to listen to on it.
6. A quiet unbusy hour at the Y.
7. The motorcycle article in Harpers.
8. A soak in the hot tub.
9. A long hot shower.
10. Cuddling up with Max.
4. My new used Powerbook has a bigger hard drive than the First Tech salesman told me.
5. Lots of new MP3s to listen to on it.
6. A quiet unbusy hour at the Y.
7. The motorcycle article in Harpers.
8. A soak in the hot tub.
9. A long hot shower.
10. Cuddling up with Max.
12.25.09
1. Sleeping late.
2. Not getting on a plane.
3. Not having to shovel.
4. Yorkshire Gold tea.
5. Watching two hours of "Curb Your Enthusiam" with Alex in the middle of the day.
6. Seeing his Facebook post saying that doing so had been "absolutely awesome."
7. The super kind and efficient CS guy at GoDaddy who helped me figure out my domain name mess.
8. Being almost caught up on paperwork.
9. Getting back to reading The Moviegoer before bed.
10. Not being too upset about "missing Christmas."
2. Not getting on a plane.
3. Not having to shovel.
4. Yorkshire Gold tea.
5. Watching two hours of "Curb Your Enthusiam" with Alex in the middle of the day.
6. Seeing his Facebook post saying that doing so had been "absolutely awesome."
7. The super kind and efficient CS guy at GoDaddy who helped me figure out my domain name mess.
8. Being almost caught up on paperwork.
9. Getting back to reading The Moviegoer before bed.
10. Not being too upset about "missing Christmas."
Friday, December 25, 2009
12.24.09
1. Deciding to ask my neighbor's teenager to shovel. Only $10 for an hour.
2. My new clients gave me a $40 bonus (as well they should have! Last minute job on Xmas Eve!).
3. Jessica was really happy when I stopped by the acupuncture clinic by with her gift of pink raspberry jam. I helped her hang a bird feeder to look at through the front window.
4. Need I say it again? All wheel drive!
5. Amusing mail-order hors d'oeuvres that Morgan brought over--a gift from his parents.
6. Nice conversation and an impromptu dinner with him, Stewart , Joann and Alex. A lovely Christmas Eve.
7. This was only possible because I was wise enough to see that I couldn't handle flying to DC before dawn in a blizzard with a non-working laptop.
8. The kind Delta employee who helped me change my flight at no charge. I think it was the perfect moment because no one knew what was going to happen with the storm.
9. Gabbing with Alex before bed about people with, as he put it, "rich emotional tapestries."
10. Sleeping a good long time, even though I needed medicine to do it.
2. My new clients gave me a $40 bonus (as well they should have! Last minute job on Xmas Eve!).
3. Jessica was really happy when I stopped by the acupuncture clinic by with her gift of pink raspberry jam. I helped her hang a bird feeder to look at through the front window.
4. Need I say it again? All wheel drive!
5. Amusing mail-order hors d'oeuvres that Morgan brought over--a gift from his parents.
6. Nice conversation and an impromptu dinner with him, Stewart , Joann and Alex. A lovely Christmas Eve.
7. This was only possible because I was wise enough to see that I couldn't handle flying to DC before dawn in a blizzard with a non-working laptop.
8. The kind Delta employee who helped me change my flight at no charge. I think it was the perfect moment because no one knew what was going to happen with the storm.
9. Gabbing with Alex before bed about people with, as he put it, "rich emotional tapestries."
10. Sleeping a good long time, even though I needed medicine to do it.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
12.23.09
1. Realizing I'll be flying out so early tomorrow I'll get to see the sun rise on the plane (weather permitting...).
2. Oatmeal with golden raisins, bananas and walnuts.
3. Brian Eno on the iPod. So glammy.
4. A $30 bonus from a Bettys client.
5. A $10 bonus from my Handyworks senior citizen client Millie.
6. Her grumpy son came home with a beautiful yellow tabby cat (a longer, thinner twin to Max) named Oliver from the Humane Society. Seeing that made my day!
7. Discussing weird weather with Alex after...
8. He shoveled.
9. My homely little AWD car.
10. It's becoming a habit: my nightly bath. Good for my head. My skin is not so sure.
2. Oatmeal with golden raisins, bananas and walnuts.
3. Brian Eno on the iPod. So glammy.
4. A $30 bonus from a Bettys client.
5. A $10 bonus from my Handyworks senior citizen client Millie.
6. Her grumpy son came home with a beautiful yellow tabby cat (a longer, thinner twin to Max) named Oliver from the Humane Society. Seeing that made my day!
7. Discussing weird weather with Alex after...
8. He shoveled.
9. My homely little AWD car.
10. It's becoming a habit: my nightly bath. Good for my head. My skin is not so sure.
12.22.07
1. Telling the nice receptionist at my clinic that he reminded me of Rosie Greer. He thought that was a riot. He's a kids' football coach.
2. Having the honor of being my primary care doctor's first patient after 5 months away on pregnancy bed rest and maternity leave.
3. Getting my H1N1 shot.
4. All the Christmas wrapping crap is off my dining room table and back in the attic.
5. Feeling much stronger at the Y, especially on the arm bike.
6. The pear-currant-rosemary jam came out great.
7. It tastes awesome with goat cheese and stoned wheat crackers.
8. A glass of Surly Darkness. Pretty smooth stuff.
9. A lovely "cheap date" dinner at Red Stag with Rich.
10. A very special Christmas gift from him.
2. Having the honor of being my primary care doctor's first patient after 5 months away on pregnancy bed rest and maternity leave.
3. Getting my H1N1 shot.
4. All the Christmas wrapping crap is off my dining room table and back in the attic.
5. Feeling much stronger at the Y, especially on the arm bike.
6. The pear-currant-rosemary jam came out great.
7. It tastes awesome with goat cheese and stoned wheat crackers.
8. A glass of Surly Darkness. Pretty smooth stuff.
9. A lovely "cheap date" dinner at Red Stag with Rich.
10. A very special Christmas gift from him.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
12.21.09
1. A good work day. I survived the dog hair house just fine!
2. In part, due to Benadryl.
3. Another nice chat with Tyson, this time about DCAC (where he did theater in the 90s and I showed photos in the 80s) and our nation's capital in general.
4. Apples and orange cranberry relish on my turkey sandwich.
5. Good DBT class, lots of surviving the holidays ideas.
6. Becca used my airplane oxygen mask metaphor in class.
7. Very useful feedback from Rich about my photos.
8. A long hot bath.
9. Vetiver oil.
10. "Curb."
2. In part, due to Benadryl.
3. Another nice chat with Tyson, this time about DCAC (where he did theater in the 90s and I showed photos in the 80s) and our nation's capital in general.
4. Apples and orange cranberry relish on my turkey sandwich.
5. Good DBT class, lots of surviving the holidays ideas.
6. Becca used my airplane oxygen mask metaphor in class.
7. Very useful feedback from Rich about my photos.
8. A long hot bath.
9. Vetiver oil.
10. "Curb."
Monday, December 21, 2009
12.20.09
1. Finding CDs of scans of a bunch of my blank sign negs. Less scanning for me to do.
2. Getting a couple of big piles off my desk.
3. Clementines on sale at Cub.
4. Lemon echinacea throat coat tea.
5. An unexpected phone call from Jerry in Iowa City inviting me to join him in NOLA for MLK weekend.
6. Despite having to give him my regrets, it was fun being able to tell him offbeat things to do there.
7. Leftover puttanesca sauce out of the freezer.
8. Fresh asparagus, also on sale this week.
9. A Trader Joe's Belgian chocolate bar.
10. All my gifts are wrapped and last two tiny packages ready to mail.
2. Getting a couple of big piles off my desk.
3. Clementines on sale at Cub.
4. Lemon echinacea throat coat tea.
5. An unexpected phone call from Jerry in Iowa City inviting me to join him in NOLA for MLK weekend.
6. Despite having to give him my regrets, it was fun being able to tell him offbeat things to do there.
7. Leftover puttanesca sauce out of the freezer.
8. Fresh asparagus, also on sale this week.
9. A Trader Joe's Belgian chocolate bar.
10. All my gifts are wrapped and last two tiny packages ready to mail.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
12.19.09
1. I thought I'd make a list today of all the good things I looked at while sorting old photos and negatives for my Shoebox show, like the one of me on my little Honda CB360 I just made into my profile pic here.
2. My trip to Georgia with Eliot in 1998, especially going to Paradise Gardens.
3. A ton of beautiful photos of Karla.
4. "Before" photos of my kitchen and bathroom that make me feel like they're not so bad now.
5. The North Shore with my Dad in 2003 or 2003, not sure which.
6. A hilarious summer afternoon party at Alicia's, complete with a plastic baby pool to cool off in.
7. The Bolo Inn.
8. Norfolk and the Outer Banks with Amy.
9. Mexico and Cuba.
10. Marielle and Saga.
2. My trip to Georgia with Eliot in 1998, especially going to Paradise Gardens.
3. A ton of beautiful photos of Karla.
4. "Before" photos of my kitchen and bathroom that make me feel like they're not so bad now.
5. The North Shore with my Dad in 2003 or 2003, not sure which.
6. A hilarious summer afternoon party at Alicia's, complete with a plastic baby pool to cool off in.
7. The Bolo Inn.
8. Norfolk and the Outer Banks with Amy.
9. Mexico and Cuba.
10. Marielle and Saga.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
12.18.09
1. A nice new sub client and their beautiful, easy to clean house.
2. Their $25 Christmas bonus.
3. Finding an affordable used laptop.
4. The First Tech salesman gave me a 10% discount on it!
5. An impromptu visit and beer with Christian, and feeling like I was a supportive friend to him.
6. Live chat help from Palm.
7. Aranciata soda.
8. Meeting more of my fellow Bettys at our holiday party.
9. Dan B.'s cameo vest.
10. Excellent white elephant gifts, especially Michelle's Bettys Mad Libs.
2. Their $25 Christmas bonus.
3. Finding an affordable used laptop.
4. The First Tech salesman gave me a 10% discount on it!
5. An impromptu visit and beer with Christian, and feeling like I was a supportive friend to him.
6. Live chat help from Palm.
7. Aranciata soda.
8. Meeting more of my fellow Bettys at our holiday party.
9. Dan B.'s cameo vest.
10. Excellent white elephant gifts, especially Michelle's Bettys Mad Libs.
12.17.09
1. Getting my holiday postcards on time.
2. Being efficient and effective at work.
3. Seeing the David Lefkowitz show at Rochester Art Center.
4. The interesting cut-up photos by Regan Golden there.
5. A nice drive home in the dark winter night.
6. Rich's laugh.
7. Joann's gratitude for my gift.
8. Brute Heart.
9. Feeling wanted.
10. A beautiful good night.
2. Being efficient and effective at work.
3. Seeing the David Lefkowitz show at Rochester Art Center.
4. The interesting cut-up photos by Regan Golden there.
5. A nice drive home in the dark winter night.
6. Rich's laugh.
7. Joann's gratitude for my gift.
8. Brute Heart.
9. Feeling wanted.
10. A beautiful good night.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
12.16.09
1. Getting some back unemployment money from the summer.
2. A $50 holiday bonus from a Bettys client!
3. Alessi pesto.
4. Getting used to using iPod headphones when I work.
4. Enjoying a (now rare) Diet Pepsi.
5. I escaped a ticket when I turned into the wrong entrance and drove through a gas station near the Sprint store and got pulled over by a Roseville cop.
6. Watching the Sprint guy "beam" the info from my old phone to my new one by pointing them at each other. It was hilariously sci-fi-ish, circa 1969.
7. Another good DBT class.
8. The nice kid who helped me search for Neutrogena bath oil at Target.
9. A long, hot shower.
10. Falling asleep easily with no drugs and only waking up once.
2. A $50 holiday bonus from a Bettys client!
3. Alessi pesto.
4. Getting used to using iPod headphones when I work.
4. Enjoying a (now rare) Diet Pepsi.
5. I escaped a ticket when I turned into the wrong entrance and drove through a gas station near the Sprint store and got pulled over by a Roseville cop.
6. Watching the Sprint guy "beam" the info from my old phone to my new one by pointing them at each other. It was hilariously sci-fi-ish, circa 1969.
7. Another good DBT class.
8. The nice kid who helped me search for Neutrogena bath oil at Target.
9. A long, hot shower.
10. Falling asleep easily with no drugs and only waking up once.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
12.15.09
1. A new phone and $40 credit for dropped calls from Sprint.
2. Clean teeth!
3. The nice hygienist who cleaned them while telling me stories about living in Baltimore in the early 70s.
4. My tenant is being reasonable about giving me proper notice to move out. No arguing needed.
5. Pizza Luce happy hour with James.
6. Lift Bridge Belgian-style beer.
7. The arm bike at the Y.
8. Applesauce for a 9 PM snack.
9. Lavender oil.
10. Feeling loved.
2. Clean teeth!
3. The nice hygienist who cleaned them while telling me stories about living in Baltimore in the early 70s.
4. My tenant is being reasonable about giving me proper notice to move out. No arguing needed.
5. Pizza Luce happy hour with James.
6. Lift Bridge Belgian-style beer.
7. The arm bike at the Y.
8. Applesauce for a 9 PM snack.
9. Lavender oil.
10. Feeling loved.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
12.14.09
1. Yorkshire tea. It tasted especially yummy after a few days' abstinence from caffeine.
2. Using my rusty Photoshop and InDesign skills again.
3. More help with improving those underdeveloped skills from Mike T, by phone and in person.
4. I felt especially mindful and efficient on my Bettys job today.
5. A gorgeous winter sunset over Powderhorn Park on my drive home.
6. Calmly and effectively handling a small torrent of difficult letters and emails at 6 PM.
7. My last serving of leftover lasagna from the freezer. A quick, yummy dinner.
8. Having a big, good freezer!
9. Enjoying Rich's nice holiday mix while...
10. Having a fun time wrapping presents and boxing them up to mail, all very messily, and not caring about the mess.
2. Using my rusty Photoshop and InDesign skills again.
3. More help with improving those underdeveloped skills from Mike T, by phone and in person.
4. I felt especially mindful and efficient on my Bettys job today.
5. A gorgeous winter sunset over Powderhorn Park on my drive home.
6. Calmly and effectively handling a small torrent of difficult letters and emails at 6 PM.
7. My last serving of leftover lasagna from the freezer. A quick, yummy dinner.
8. Having a big, good freezer!
9. Enjoying Rich's nice holiday mix while...
10. Having a fun time wrapping presents and boxing them up to mail, all very messily, and not caring about the mess.
Monday, December 14, 2009
12.13.09
1. Scrambled eggs with mozzarella, banana bread and avocado for breakfast.
2. InDesign help from Mike so I could make my
3. Half-off postcards from Overnight Prints.
4."Fresh Air" podcasts.
5. "Car Talk."
6. The drive-thru at Walgreens.
7. Briefly seeing Rich's parents before they head back to CA.
8. Morgan is going to give me a ride to the airport and back at Christmas (and gets to borrow my car).
9. Beet salad.
10. Dinner with Lynette and her birth mother Iris at Riverview Winebar.
2. InDesign help from Mike so I could make my
3. Half-off postcards from Overnight Prints.
4."Fresh Air" podcasts.
5. "Car Talk."
6. The drive-thru at Walgreens.
7. Briefly seeing Rich's parents before they head back to CA.
8. Morgan is going to give me a ride to the airport and back at Christmas (and gets to borrow my car).
9. Beet salad.
10. Dinner with Lynette and her birth mother Iris at Riverview Winebar.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
12.12.09
1. Maple turkey lunch meat from Everett's grocery. I'm really working on fixing my "deficient blood" by eating more animal protein.
2. I got a $103 check from Delta for my lost duffel AND a $10 gift card for doing the Bacyard Initiative survey in the mail yesterday.
3. A long rambling phone call with my old DC friend Ivon.
4. Having understanding friends to talk to about some bad news I got, and knowing I handled the bad news well.
5. Eliot said this blog really shows what a "rich life" I have.
6. 100% cranberry juice mixed with sparkling water. Way better than soda.
7. Noticing the way snow muffles sound in a beautiful way.
8. Kids sledding in Powderhorn Park.
9. I had an excellent time at two art parties and had so many nice chats with so many interesting people that I could fill up a whole list just with their names.
10. Meeting Dan Luedtke at Anna's and his event--I am going to take one of his screenprinting workshops!
2. I got a $103 check from Delta for my lost duffel AND a $10 gift card for doing the Bacyard Initiative survey in the mail yesterday.
3. A long rambling phone call with my old DC friend Ivon.
4. Having understanding friends to talk to about some bad news I got, and knowing I handled the bad news well.
5. Eliot said this blog really shows what a "rich life" I have.
6. 100% cranberry juice mixed with sparkling water. Way better than soda.
7. Noticing the way snow muffles sound in a beautiful way.
8. Kids sledding in Powderhorn Park.
9. I had an excellent time at two art parties and had so many nice chats with so many interesting people that I could fill up a whole list just with their names.
10. Meeting Dan Luedtke at Anna's and his event--I am going to take one of his screenprinting workshops!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
12.11.09
1. Sleeping late.
2. Max's meow-purr when I feed him in the morning.
3. Electric oil radiators.
4. An iPod full of music and books.
5. My favorite old vintage faux fur coat.
6. Getting invited to a film industry Christmas party.
7. And really enjoying it despite only knowing about three people.
8. A pretty, starry winter night.
9. Hearing that Gorillaz song and having fond memories of last spring.
10. The friendly folks at the Sunrise Inn.
2. Max's meow-purr when I feed him in the morning.
3. Electric oil radiators.
4. An iPod full of music and books.
5. My favorite old vintage faux fur coat.
6. Getting invited to a film industry Christmas party.
7. And really enjoying it despite only knowing about three people.
8. A pretty, starry winter night.
9. Hearing that Gorillaz song and having fond memories of last spring.
10. The friendly folks at the Sunrise Inn.
Friday, December 11, 2009
12.10.09
1. Four-wheel drive!!!
2. My most difficult client, who just plain doesn't communicate, remembered to hide a key for me, borrowed a swanky vacuum to replace her broken one, and then buzzed by and we set up our schedule for the next month. And she promised to get a lockbox.
3. I was amazed to hear that it was below zero when I was driving to work. It didn't feel bad at all.
4. Speaking of zero: no caffeinated tea, no soda the past two days.
5. And no dizziness.
6. My friend Heidi is all excited about going to a film industry party with me. I don't think I'd go by myself. Gotta get out those stylist business cards.
7. Actually, lots of fun social events coming up to look forward to this weekend.
8. Hosmer Library.
9. Carrot ginger soup for dinner.
10. Being back in touch with Rich, whose kindness and generosity never cease to amaze me.
2. My most difficult client, who just plain doesn't communicate, remembered to hide a key for me, borrowed a swanky vacuum to replace her broken one, and then buzzed by and we set up our schedule for the next month. And she promised to get a lockbox.
3. I was amazed to hear that it was below zero when I was driving to work. It didn't feel bad at all.
4. Speaking of zero: no caffeinated tea, no soda the past two days.
5. And no dizziness.
6. My friend Heidi is all excited about going to a film industry party with me. I don't think I'd go by myself. Gotta get out those stylist business cards.
7. Actually, lots of fun social events coming up to look forward to this weekend.
8. Hosmer Library.
9. Carrot ginger soup for dinner.
10. Being back in touch with Rich, whose kindness and generosity never cease to amaze me.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
12.09.09
1. Not having to go out in the wintry weather till 4:30 PM when the worst was over.
2. Sitting in my warm, bright studio working all day.
3. Enjoying sorting through my blank sign photos.
4. Making carrot ginger soup at 9 in the morning to have for several lunches and dinners.
5. My Tuesday client was thrilled with my work.
6. I'm very close to having my work schedule arranged through the end of January. A very good change!
7. Brown cow cream-top yogurt.
8. The way Max curls up and looks like a variegated conch shell when he sleeps.
9. The smell from a new baggie of nutmeg sitting on my kitchen counter.
10. I think I am finally beginning to understand where my anxiety really comes from, which will help me alleviate it.
2. Sitting in my warm, bright studio working all day.
3. Enjoying sorting through my blank sign photos.
4. Making carrot ginger soup at 9 in the morning to have for several lunches and dinners.
5. My Tuesday client was thrilled with my work.
6. I'm very close to having my work schedule arranged through the end of January. A very good change!
7. Brown cow cream-top yogurt.
8. The way Max curls up and looks like a variegated conch shell when he sleeps.
9. The smell from a new baggie of nutmeg sitting on my kitchen counter.
10. I think I am finally beginning to understand where my anxiety really comes from, which will help me alleviate it.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
12.08.09
1. A good "first clean" with my newest client.
2. Another one of my excellent havarti-avocado-red pepper pesto sandwiches.
3. A very informative meeting with Cara.
4. Successfully changing my Wednesday clients to Thursday and Friday so I don't have to be out in the first windy snow of the year today.
5. Fresh asparagus.
6. The way snow falling at night reflects the light of the city and makes everything sort of glow.
7. A long hot bath.
8. More funny episodes of "Curb."
9. Seven hours of sleep with no drugs.
10. Vivid dreams I briefly remembered this morning.
2. Another one of my excellent havarti-avocado-red pepper pesto sandwiches.
3. A very informative meeting with Cara.
4. Successfully changing my Wednesday clients to Thursday and Friday so I don't have to be out in the first windy snow of the year today.
5. Fresh asparagus.
6. The way snow falling at night reflects the light of the city and makes everything sort of glow.
7. A long hot bath.
8. More funny episodes of "Curb."
9. Seven hours of sleep with no drugs.
10. Vivid dreams I briefly remembered this morning.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
12.08.09
1. I may have gotten a $6000 State Arts Board grant. I'll know for sure in February.
2. The kind nurse named Michael at my clinic.
3. Getting a bit lost in the old Jewish neighborhood in near North Mpls. en route to a new clients' house.
3. Her blind and deaf albino dog named Shiloh.
4. Thea's generosity.
5. A lovely quick "Happy Birthday!" call to Amy in VA.
6. A nice chat with Markell about prop work.
7. Sharing a pulled pork empanada and a beef (!!!) burrito with Rich at Blackbird.
8. Not minding the cold night air standing on the street corner outside.
9. A beautiful drive home along Minnehaha Creek Pkwy. Lots of twinkling Christmas lights.
10. Joking with Alex about things being "meta."
2. The kind nurse named Michael at my clinic.
3. Getting a bit lost in the old Jewish neighborhood in near North Mpls. en route to a new clients' house.
3. Her blind and deaf albino dog named Shiloh.
4. Thea's generosity.
5. A lovely quick "Happy Birthday!" call to Amy in VA.
6. A nice chat with Markell about prop work.
7. Sharing a pulled pork empanada and a beef (!!!) burrito with Rich at Blackbird.
8. Not minding the cold night air standing on the street corner outside.
9. A beautiful drive home along Minnehaha Creek Pkwy. Lots of twinkling Christmas lights.
10. Joking with Alex about things being "meta."
Monday, December 7, 2009
12.06.09
1. Red pepper pesto on Trader Joe's tortellini for lunch at 2:30 PM
2. A working copy of Adobe Bridge
3. Keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop
4. Fantastic progress on filing my old digital images
5. An invitation to visit my old DC friend Ivon in Ames
6. Good ideas from friends about making a vinyl sign for my Shoebox show
7. Bright bluish winter sunlight in my studio window all afternoon
8. Dried apricots
9. Neutrogena body oil
10. Valerian capsules
2. A working copy of Adobe Bridge
3. Keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop
4. Fantastic progress on filing my old digital images
5. An invitation to visit my old DC friend Ivon in Ames
6. Good ideas from friends about making a vinyl sign for my Shoebox show
7. Bright bluish winter sunlight in my studio window all afternoon
8. Dried apricots
9. Neutrogena body oil
10. Valerian capsules
Sunday, December 6, 2009
12.05.09
1. One I forgot about from Friday night: a Reuben at the Sandwich Bar for Peace.
2. A productive morning, lots of papers off the desk and letters and bills in the mail.
3. Beans and barley, not rice, for lunch with Morgan.
4. Hanging with Dorothy at her booth.
5. Seeing lots of friends and neighbors (and clients) at the No Coast Craft-o-Rama and not spending a penny all day.
6. The start of a new embroidered piece, sort of... the fabric and floss color and probably the stitch have been chosen.
7. A free ticket from McKnight Photo to see Erik Friedlander's lovely concert at the Walker.
8. The reflection of his cello on the stage floor.
9. A clear night with a man-in-the-moon moon.
10. Nine hours of sleep.
2. A productive morning, lots of papers off the desk and letters and bills in the mail.
3. Beans and barley, not rice, for lunch with Morgan.
4. Hanging with Dorothy at her booth.
5. Seeing lots of friends and neighbors (and clients) at the No Coast Craft-o-Rama and not spending a penny all day.
6. The start of a new embroidered piece, sort of... the fabric and floss color and probably the stitch have been chosen.
7. A free ticket from McKnight Photo to see Erik Friedlander's lovely concert at the Walker.
8. The reflection of his cello on the stage floor.
9. A clear night with a man-in-the-moon moon.
10. Nine hours of sleep.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
12.04.09
1. A very social day with nice chats with Meg,
2. Christian,
3. Joann,
4. Tina,
5. Sam,
6. Xavier,
7. Paul,
8. Scott,
9. Rachel,
10. and Eric
2. Christian,
3. Joann,
4. Tina,
5. Sam,
6. Xavier,
7. Paul,
8. Scott,
9. Rachel,
10. and Eric
Friday, December 4, 2009
12.03.09
1. Six books on CD from the Hosmer library that I can listen to while Bettying.
2. Avocados, again.
3. A great talk with Dorothy.
4. A nice chat with my client Heather.
5. An amusing text from Karla's mom. I'm not sure if she can't spell or if using a K for a QU in Spanish is a typical texting shortcut. Also, she spelled "bye" phonetically as "bay."
6. Love from Morgan.
7. The hot tub at the Y.
8. Gabbing with a lady in the locker room who used to be a motorcycle safety instructor till she had a bad accident. I can still sort of talk bikes...
9. Realizing I have almost too many fun things to do this weekend--and not feeling anxious about trying to do them all, for a change.
10. Dozing off at 11 PM while watching "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and being able to hop right in bed and go to sleep.
2. Avocados, again.
3. A great talk with Dorothy.
4. A nice chat with my client Heather.
5. An amusing text from Karla's mom. I'm not sure if she can't spell or if using a K for a QU in Spanish is a typical texting shortcut. Also, she spelled "bye" phonetically as "bay."
6. Love from Morgan.
7. The hot tub at the Y.
8. Gabbing with a lady in the locker room who used to be a motorcycle safety instructor till she had a bad accident. I can still sort of talk bikes...
9. Realizing I have almost too many fun things to do this weekend--and not feeling anxious about trying to do them all, for a change.
10. Dozing off at 11 PM while watching "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and being able to hop right in bed and go to sleep.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
12.02.09
1. Avocados.
2. A free loaf of fancy French Meadow Hemp bread (value $6.99!) from a coupon I got when I joined the Seward Coop.
3. Banana bread with cream cheese.
4. "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
5. An interesting chat with my Bettys Client about her work on public health.
6. A helpful Gmail chat with Morgan.
7. Helpful work in my class.
8. Deciding to ask a doctor about anti-anxiety medication.
9. Six hours of uninterrupted sleep.
10. Airport noise at 6:30 AM--I was happy for it since I somehow set my alarm for 7 PM!
2. A free loaf of fancy French Meadow Hemp bread (value $6.99!) from a coupon I got when I joined the Seward Coop.
3. Banana bread with cream cheese.
4. "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
5. An interesting chat with my Bettys Client about her work on public health.
6. A helpful Gmail chat with Morgan.
7. Helpful work in my class.
8. Deciding to ask a doctor about anti-anxiety medication.
9. Six hours of uninterrupted sleep.
10. Airport noise at 6:30 AM--I was happy for it since I somehow set my alarm for 7 PM!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
12.01.09
1. Making banana bread on the spur of the moment and not being fussy about it.
2. Sudafed.
3. A good talk with Eliot.
4. My roommate Neal is staying till March.
5. Sunny and
6. 45 DEGREES!
7. Getting almost all my outdoor "do before winter comes" things done on such a beautiful day.
8. My free birthday car wash from Wash Me.
9. The Midtown YWCA
10. Easy microwaved leftovers for dinner at 9 PM.
2. Sudafed.
3. A good talk with Eliot.
4. My roommate Neal is staying till March.
5. Sunny and
6. 45 DEGREES!
7. Getting almost all my outdoor "do before winter comes" things done on such a beautiful day.
8. My free birthday car wash from Wash Me.
9. The Midtown YWCA
10. Easy microwaved leftovers for dinner at 9 PM.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
11.30.09
1. I found a suitcase that fits Delta's carry on restrictions (no more $40 checked bag charges!) AND an awesome LeCreuset pot for $10 at Marshalls.
2. My ear-nose-throat doctor. He is smart and kind.
3. The kickass antibiotics he gave me for my gunky sinuses.
4. I sold my TV converter box in less than 24 hours on craigslist.
5. The moon rising at about 4 PM over Lake Harriet.
6. A white squirrel.
7. The three awesome ladies I chatted with at happy hour at Blackbird after work.
8. Black beans and rice with goat cheese for dinner.
9." Adventureland."
10. Reading in bed.
2. My ear-nose-throat doctor. He is smart and kind.
3. The kickass antibiotics he gave me for my gunky sinuses.
4. I sold my TV converter box in less than 24 hours on craigslist.
5. The moon rising at about 4 PM over Lake Harriet.
6. A white squirrel.
7. The three awesome ladies I chatted with at happy hour at Blackbird after work.
8. Black beans and rice with goat cheese for dinner.
9." Adventureland."
10. Reading in bed.
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