Gather Ye Rosebuds

I did not want to do the meme where you re-write the first line of previous posts, but I figured I would highlight some things that have happened in 2005.

Haircut: I got a new haircut in January. I chopped about 5 inches or so. It was a big change. I had gone from hair that was well past my shoulders, to a style that barely touched them. Using shampoo was a challenge for a bit, because I didn't have to use as much as I had previously. Hard habit to break. I think that the haircut led to other good things this year. In November I went a little shorter.

Culture: At the beginning of the year, chas took on a position at a local paper (I say local, but it was like 30 miles away) as the arts editor. What that meant for us is that we got free tickets to a lot of art events. I saw my first opera, The Mikado, this way. I also saw Aida a few months later. I saw naked man in the fringe show Dragness of God, and more drag queens bonding as a family in Ladies of Eola Heights. Fantastic shows. I saw a handful of other plays in a variety of places, and got invited to an artists birthday brunch at a fancy hotel. And of course, as always, we went to the Florida Film Festival.

Doctor Who: Back and better than ever! Still love The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances episodes best of all. "Are you my mummy?"

New glasses: I know it may seem odd, but after I had gotten my new haircut in January, I spotted a pair of glasses at a shop where Chas was getting his new pair. With the haircut and haircolor I had been using for a bit, I just felt they were needed, as part of the new image I seemed to be creating. They were not that expensive, and I paid them off in bits. I like my new glasses. :)

New job: I finally got the nerve and motivation to get a new job. And I did. Man, it couldn't have come at a better time, since my car died mid-training, and the new job is really close to work. The job has been great, and I am glad I got it. :)

Penny: For those of you who know about her, you'll know that this is a big change for me, and hopefully for the better. For those who don't know what I am talking about, don't worry, you're not supposed to know. Sorry. That's all I am saying on that.

Well, that's about it, as far as what I can remember as being the bigger highlights.

Not feeling so hot right now. I am positive now that all my fatigue this last week has been partially due to me getting sick...I have the dry scratchy throat. Eck. I should have had Chas stop at the store last night for cold/anti-cold stuff, instead of today, since he is stuck in a major traffic jam. I used my Rhino Horn and neti'd this morning but I still feel all sinus headche-y. Pressure around my eyes and the like. I'll probably do that again later today or tonight. Haven't been regular with it, but really should. Still feel kinda weird doing it. ;/

Periodic cramping too. Nothing I can't handle, but just blah. I feel like going back to bed right now, and maybe I will, but I need to eat something first, just to be healthy and all. Need my nutrients if I am getting sick. Can't get an infection either.

Blah blah blah.

Heh, this is funny...Panexa (read: it's a spoof site for those of you who didn't read closely).

Got the fucking light fixed for the bedroom today. OMFG it's about time! That plus a spare bulb was $20 total. The problem was the dimmer switch. We've had this lamp since our wedding...it was a present from some cousins from a catalog.

I also had a nice afternoon with my Glitter. Both of us moody and cranky. Nothing that a little healthy food and coffee from Barnes and Noble couldn't fix though. Once that caffeine hit, hoo boy, we both knew it. We both felt immensely better and began to giggle like little girls! We took my stuff to Old Navy to try/exchange/etc. Returned the two tanks, kids fleece pants, and green fleece half-zip pullover; swapped out the xsmall fleece pants for small...they're a bit long, but looser where they need to be, and still fit despite the length (I almost swapped the black for the bluish grey and a better fitting top that matched, but it wasn't quite right on me); kept the brown fleece vneck for the black pants; added soft twill khaki/salt/putty colored pants, and a long-sleeved, button down shirt that's black with vertical diamond patterned stripes in silver and gold on it. I almost wore it this evening, and while the shirt was classy enough for the two events we had, the pants were dressy, but not dressy enough, so I stuck to my original plan and it worked out just fine.

Got home, and got ready for the BHN Holiday Party at Universal. Unforunately, we had a double bill for the evening, and so we went to the holiday party, we had to leave pretty soon afterward. It took forever to get back downtown to Viet Garden where our friend was having her birthday. While we missed the free dinner from the holiday party, we had kick ass food at the restaurant, and a good time. I haven't seen these guys in a long time due to my previous work schedule that rendered me unsociable for a while. Everyone said how good I looked since the last time they'd seen me, and said how much healthier and happier I seemed. It was all good. As we were leaving, I had a very good girlie talk with one of the girls I had not seen in ages. She's kinda like a mom to me in the group. She's helped me out when life was handing out surprises, and helped me achieve my goals and get pas the obstacles I was up against. I'll never forget that. i miss her...we never have the chance to get together anymore ouside of these group gatherings which are only a few times a year as it is. It was good to see her. I feel guilty about missing so much of the holiday party, after having rsvp'd ages ago and all, but it was so good to see people that I rarely see anymore, compared to the people I see nearly everyday.

Well, I am tired, and my huggy bear is in bed waiting for me in bed, and well, the thought of warm and cozy huggy bear arms around me makes me tingle with delight!

here goes anyway! :)

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We had a great time at Glitter's wedding this afternoon. It was the perfect location, and everything seemed to fit. Even the "hubba hubba" eye movement in the vows. I ran into a handful of friends and aquaintences from high school, some I expected to see, and others I didn't.

Went to Costco for the usual cheap gas. I almost got a new jacket, but I am not sure about it. I am still thinking of a Marinac Fleece jacket from Lands End. It costs more but looks like it may be more comfortable in the end. If only they had black in the kids sizes I could get it for less. I also wanted to get a trim done on my hair, but we were tired and came home. Maybe tomorrow. Harry Potter tomorrow too. Yay!

Now I am just schmoozing on the couch, reading lj and my email and catching up. And chatting on iChat. Maybe we'll put in a dvd later, but we'll see. That's a nice thing about the weekend...you can just take it as it comes sometimes.

I did indeed get my order from A Peaceful Company yesterday. It came while I was at work. I definitely like the new Rhino Horn Neti Pot compared to my original purchase. It is lighter and much easier to hold and use, and looks like something you'd find in an IKEA catalog (!). Well, it *is* a Scandinavian designed neti pot.

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Well, must eat the rest of my dinner before it gets too much colder.

Oh I am so happy. My glittergrrl69 is now Mrs glittergrrl69!!! I wish I could have seen the live webcast, but I was working. Hopefully I will get to see the dvd soon. And I will see the new Mrs on Saturday at the Orlando reception. :)

Well, I guess that is all for now.