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17 December 2007

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1. Bunnies are awesome. Cards are arriving. Ranch dressing and bunny origami is here! Thank you!

2. My sister has been completely discharged from hospital. No therapy, no follow-up other than the so-called crisis team checking once a day for the next two weeks.

3. It's so cold here that I looked like Kenny from South Park on my way home this evening, but with two hoods - one on my hoodie and one on my coat.

post by: essexjan at: 12:57 | 31 comments

1. Mum arriving tonight for New Zealand. For a month. Ongoing bunny therapy will be required. My mother and I have historically not had the best relationship. I'm going to try and bridge some distance between us on this visit.

2. It is very cold. And windy.

3. 4th faculty position application goes out today. Stress, stress, stress!

(bonus: I have a whole bunch of bunny cards, yay! actually, the only holiday cards we have are from mechazens.)

posted by gaspode 17 December | 13:10

1. I have not had coffee yet.

Accordingly, there is no thing 2 or thing 3.

Here I go to make coffee. Now.

posted by Elsa 17 December | 13:24

1. One solid foot of snow Saturday - Sunday. I shoveled twice on Saturday and was out there over two hours yesterday (we have a very long driveway).

2. Sore. See #1.

3. Mrs. mommy-to-be tr33 is getting along well, heading soon into our second trimester. We're starting to look at daycare centers (only three days a week, which is nice we can work out our schedule to spend more time with the little tr33), and discuss what we need to do around the house before baby invades. Fun! I've been sober the whole time with her so far, which I thought would be hard (and there still are times I want to pound a bottle of red), but I've come to really appreciate sleeping well and waking up feeling good.

posted by tr33hggr 17 December | 13:25

1. I made some awesome chili last night that I *thought* was healthy (I used ground turkey and added a lot of veggies like zucchini and mushrooms and green peppers). Did some googling and calorie-analyzing and turns out it's not so healthy after all. (Did you know that a serving of ground turkey only saves you about 1 g of fat over the same size serving of 90% lean ground beef? Now you do. You have to use the super dry and not very tasty ground turkey breast to get fat/calorie savings.) Boo.

2. I think my dad keeps sending emails to my old email address - and it means I haven't gotten any pictures of my new nephew yet. Either that or he's sending pictures/emails to the extended family and not to me. (Yes, I will be there to see the nephew in person in one week, but I still want pictures!!) Boo.

3. I have been eating like crap and haven't been to the gym in months and it shows. And I just got two whole tins of christmas cookies from coworkers and vendors today at work. I know I should eat better and go to the gym but it's tempting to say "just wait until after the holidays." Boo.

posted by misskaz 17 December | 13:28

P.S. - good luck gaspode, on both fronts!

posted by tr33hggr 17 December | 13:28

1. Am making bunny cards this afternoon because the number of cards on my refrigerator throw accusations at my procrastination.

2. Made boot tracks last night for goodie trays to our fire departments, and am trying to avoid the break room with all of its sugar overload.

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3. Finally have a haircut appointment scheduled for Wednesday, and have just a minor bit of anxiety about it. Expecting the anxiety to mount to a yawning, nail-chewing crescendo by Wednesday afternoon.

posted by rhapsodie 17 December | 13:45

1. Have cards too! Am surprised at just how many - they are such a bright spot these dreary days. Someone Cares! Feeling the warmth of kind bunny wishes.

2. No cookies. Boo. Not one batch of cookies or goodies. Nada. Where are all the goodies, you people?

3. See 2 above. Am eating all kinds of junk instead.

posted by mightshould 17 December | 14:00

1. Another fantastic and incredible weekend. In love. Holy shit.
2. Therefore am now in throes of subsequent jesus fuck it's goddamn Monday and I'm back at work letdown.
3. Not playing dysfunctional family reindeer games this year. Pleased about this decision. Have gently informed relatives that having a happy holiday is their choice and their responsibility, not mine. Amazingly simple, yet took an amazingly long time for me to get here.

posted by mygothlaundry 17 December | 14:00

Yay for MGL!!

posted by mudpuppie 17 December | 14:02

1. Still waiting to hear from the job I want. The HR place apparently flooded, but goddamnit, I NEED TO KNOW.

2. Yesterday I could barely move my left middle finger without severe pain. Today, it still hurts and the pointer finger has kinda started in on the pain too.

3. I got a package of clothes and goodies and the purse was much bigger than I thought. Boo.

posted by sperose 17 December | 14:06

Can I come back and add my 2 and 3?

2. Am drinking coffee and eating an oddly satisfactory kitchen experiment: sweet dough stuffed with a mixture of almonds, sugar, and butter, studded with slivered almonds and sugar, and baked. It's a new recipe, and one that will call for some tinkering before I give it out in Christmas baskets, but at the moment: mmm mmm mmm mmmmmmmmm!

3. Usually, Monday is our busy-busy errand day, but not this week. We decided to blow off the few Serious Errands today and just see where we end up. YAY!

posted by Elsa 17 December | 14:12

1. Starting my last week of work with my crazy boss. Hallelujah!

2. Re-filing my taxes from 2006 because of stupid people.

3. Lurrrrving my Christmas tree.

posted by Specklet 17 December | 14:25

1. taking a break from a way overdue massive cleaning of my abode. Right now I'm in my bedroom, rearranging and tossing stuff with some dusting and vacuuming to boot. Boy, it was dusty in there.

2. Drinking a regular coke because I had a brain fart last night and purchased regular instead of diet. Bad bunny. Makes mental note to oneself: do NOT go to grocery store after Christmas shopping.

3. After almost two weeks, I am going to finish decorating the tree at exactly 4 o'clock. The same artificial tree I put up two weeks ago, then, got distracted. Why 4? Hopefully Oprah will have something interesting on. If not, then I'll be stuck with Judge Judy.

posted by bunnyfire 17 December | 14:26

Update to my #1: Just got a phone call offering employment. YESSSSSSSSSSS.

posted by sperose 17 December | 15:02

YAY sperose!

posted by rhapsodie 17 December | 15:12

1. Took a mental health day today (mental health not guaranteed). Four more days until winter break! (I'm off next week until the 2nd. Can't wait. Wish it could start now.)

2. Making london broil and fettucini with pesto for supper later. Watching more of The Wire. I'm a little disappointed in season four, so far, but I do get a kick out of the "inner city school" scenes. (Nobody with a razor in my classes thus far, thank goodness.)

3. Need a shower and a nap. Not necessarily in that order.

posted by Pips 17 December | 15:14

1. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of my closest friend, her husband and beautiful little girl, who are coming to visit from Brazil.
2. In preparation for said visit, I have been calling all pediatric endocrinologist/pediatric diabetes associations in my area, in a desperate attempt to get them seen while here (the aforementioned beautiful little girl was diagnosed type 1 a couple of years ago).
3. Barring that, I am going out to buy diet catchup, because apparently, like any good child, little Ms. Thang will eat ANYTHING with catchup on it. Even whole grain rice. Ugh.

posted by msali 17 December | 15:48

1. In Florida. It's warm(er than New York)! Oh yes yes yes yes!
2. Feeling very gross- didn't sleep last night, other than a few naps here and there. The airport was very cold, and I couldn't get comfortable/warm on the plane. Will feel so much better once I have a full night's sleep.
3. Went to the mall and got exactly what I've been unable to find in NYC for weeks- cute, cheap holiday dresses for Christmas Eve and New Years. YAY I LOVE THE MALL!

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 17 December | 15:49

Watching more of The Wire. I'm a little disappointed in season four, so far, but I do get a kick out of the "inner city school" scenes.

Where are you up to, pips? I've really been enjoying it. I have 2 more episodes to watch. I found myself getting into this season a lot quicker than the previous ones, but then again, I've really liked the political stuff.

(have a slight nitpick with jonmc's main man recycling dialogue and scenes from his books, but hey ho.)

posted by gaspode 17 December | 15:54

1. Out of touch.
2. Out of time.
3. Out of my head.

posted by Hugh Janus 17 December | 16:06

1. I just got my bunnycard from Specklet and it made my pants sparkly.
2. Glad I decided to do the card exchange.
3. Know what's a wierd word to look at? Arcing. example: The equipment was arcing.

posted by rainbaby 17 December | 16:28

1. Another fantastic and incredible weekend. In love. Holy shit.

While I am sure you have your moments (don't we all?), I have to believe that you would be one of the more kick-ass gf's that anyone could have.

And I mean that in a good way.

posted by danf 17 December | 16:47

1. I just got my bunnycard from Specklet and it made my pants sparkly.

Aren't you jealous it was meeee who made her pants sparkle? O yes.

posted by Specklet 17 December | 16:58

1. Something quite bad happened and i wonder how it's going to shake out. All i can say is don't snoop in people's wallets, you control freak, and, for gassakes, don't hide things in your wallet, you inconsiderate boob.

2. Possible fun things came in the mail but i haven't gotten to open anything yet. It's freakin' cold out. That soap better smell gooood, dammit.

3. And i was having an amazing hair day. Mostly wasted but i got a few good tosses in there.

i really should eat something. One cannot live on tea alone.
Forgot to hit post. Great.

posted by ethylene 17 December | 17:02

Specklet, I had a little 5 to 5:15 talk with my manager (normal work stuff, it's all good.) I sat down, and he said, "You're sparkling." I was in my hair too. Awesome.

posted by rainbaby 17 December | 19:31

1. Possible good news for Science Girl (not wanting to jinx anything).

2. The Crocodile Cafe has closed. This makes me incredibly sad, as it was a great club in which to see a show (as long as you didn't get stuck behind the pillar in the middle of the room).

3. I officially turn late-forties this weekend. This makes me sad for other reasons.

posted by bmarkey 17 December | 20:04

1. It's been too busy the last couple months - bringing work home on weeknights and on weekends does not a happy phoenixc make. I miss you guys.

2. I am therefore counting down the days until the holidays start - 4 more sleeps.

3. And my sister made me an aunt almost 2 weeks ago and exciting as that sounds, they're on the west coast and it's difficult to feel emotionally connected to a picture. A visit before the spring seems so far away.

posted by phoenixc 18 December | 00:20

1. My parents were in town for the memorial for my mother's friend. I met my dad for brunch and told him to take a cab from his hotel, but he walked. We went to the Jewish museum nearby to see the Pissaro and William Steig (who wrote Shrek and Sylvester and the Magic Pebble) exhibits and he couldn't handle the stairs--he seemed much better last May. I was late to the memorial and didn't hear what chupahija said. Frieda was her friend, but did realize that she was a rotten mother. I didn't get up and say anything because I loathe the man she was seeing when she died--he had not yet received the worm card from Oxfam.

2. The hassles with my place are not going to stop anytime soon..see here the water pressure is horrible, I'm going top have to remodel all three bathrooms and the person who was supposed to show up today didn't...unless I wasn't told he did and was not let in.

3.I am a bloated cow.

posted by brujita 18 December | 03:56

1. I just got my first bunnycards! Yay.

2. I also just received a cheque from our previous landlord, for the full amount he owes us for bond. Small claims court works! (Here is a handy link to Money Claim Online for those in the UK who find themselves in a similar situation).

3. Network is down at work! I have very little to do that's not computer-based at the moment! Free afternoon! YAY!

posted by goo 18 December | 08:21

1. I regret not being able to participate in the MeCha Card Exchange this year. Things are just too crazy and emotional here.

2. Thursday my husband goes in for major surgery in Philadelphia. We don't even know what time surgery is until we get a call tomorrow night.

3. Very nervous, both of us. We're not sleeping well.

posted by redvixen 18 December | 20:14

Good luck to your husband, redvixen. You'll be in my thoughts. Please update us when you know something, OK? Big, big hugs to you.

posted by jrossi4r 18 December | 20:18

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