Saturday, April 30, 2011

fire marshal

4th week on the new job and i'm already the 3rd in line. well... to make sure the doors are shut and everyone is out safe during a fire alarm. it's the small things that make me feel like i'm not just a switchboard operator or someone to yell at when things go wrong. on a more interesting note - while driving downtown yesterday i was so distracted by our quick glimpse of spring that i almost ran over this guy...
don't worry, i couldn't think of his name off the top of my head either
i said, "oh hey, there's that guy who was on american idol once"
he's in town with his new musical
i can't decide if i like him or not
he's talented, but he looks like
a cross between
jesus christ superstar
and kenny g

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

homecoming king

most likely @ caff's
circa 2006?
we're probably pumped cause the outfield's 'your love' just came on or caff's was offering free pizza with our pitchers. but this is how i feel right now... that man standing next to me with the goofy grin is coming home this week. after 4 years of rotc training and 4 years of active duty, he is donzo. and his friends and family who have supported and encouraged him all these years could not be more proud (and relieved). congratulations capitan mark, we're so glad you're back on midwest soil.

Monday, April 25, 2011

are you smarter than a 5th grader?

i want to be friends with these kids.
scratch that, i was one of these kids.








Sunday, April 24, 2011

hoppy easter

it doesn't matter if you're celebrating today with
sunrise church services
easter egg hunts
belated earth day festivities
...or all of the above
have a happy easter everyone!

my easter sunday looks like this these days...

Monday, April 18, 2011

just another manic monday

good morning milwaukee!!!
you know what day it is... right?
the 18th...
of april.
why do you look like this?
get it together.
the view out my window
you can't see the reflection of me
giving the sky the finger
ummm... what?!?!
glad i keep my ice scraper in my trunk 365. ugh.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

9 months later

for those of you who may or may not know, i have an attention span of about 9 months. maybe it began in utero when i threw my hands up and just wanted out, or maybe it's the years of public school that conditioned me to only pay attention september through may. in any case, every 9 months i usually need a change of some sort. a new zip code, new hair length, new hobby, new occupation... you name it. it's been about 9 months since i had a drastic change in my life. so i thought i'd get a new job. it's working out pretty well. it's nice to wear real clothes and not come home smelling like coffee grounds. i like that i have a set schedule so i can plan fun things in advance. but my goodness, are all you 9-to-5-ers this tired all the time? thank goodness i got to end my first week on the new job with a weekend in chicago to celebrate the last single days of a good friend! it was so much fun - i spy oprah games, cabs, trains, drinks, drag shows, victoria secret gift bags, and lots friends from freshmen year to this past february!

old friends

new friends

homemade tshirts

dance moves!

ugh. can't beleive this one's off the market...

i didn't know this, but ms. megan does not like to take shots (really, who does?). HOWEVER... i bought her this one on behalf of our baltimore beauty who couldn't make it. she still cringed and then i told her how lucky she was that (no matter how embarrassing) her fiancee was busting a move on the dance floor right behind her and not in afghanistan. we toasted to beth and andy, and she downed it like a champ.

also, i was bitten by the windy city bug... drooling over the skyline and big city atmosphere but the comfort of the midwest and knowing it's only 90 miles from home... i'll check back with you in 9 months to see if anything aspires... :)

Sunday, April 3, 2011

auntie em

last week i got to play house at my brothers abode with his dogs
i spoil them rotten, and they're totally worth it
the entire weekend was basically a huge canine cuddle-fest
love, love, LOVE these pups!

rhodesian ridgebacks

bacchus

catawba

auntie em: help us out today and find yourself a place
where you won't get into any trouble!