After 3 hours of sleep, the folks & i took a cab up to Union Station in DC... ...where we caught a train north to BWI in MD... ...where we flew to Dallas, TX... ...before continuing on to Austin, TX... ...where we finally got to see how awesome Livi is @ Rock Band! Later that night, Pam, Dale & Will took me to Alamo Draft House where i got to drink beer & watch Kick Ass! Continue reading

i only had 1 full day in Virginia so i went for a walk in the woods then Matt's parents dropped by during their visit from CA i forced bekha to take home all the produce in my folks' house before their trip. then bekha & i had a date nite: we split a cupcake before a tex-mex dinner and topped off the night by catching Hot Tub Time Machine! Continue reading

took Megabus down to DC for the 1st time. found this odd sign in the toilet. after reaching VA, went to see bekha & her kids: ian the cat & frankie the pug. frankie's a very friendly pug... ...probably a lil too friendly. Continue reading

i had an early-ish appointment @ St. Vincent's. i wanted to talk to my doctor about switching to the Mirena IUD. i knew the hospital was closing, but didn't expect the crowd of employees in the hall when i left - i hope a job fair was going on... Continue reading

matt took a redeye back from LA & got in while we were still in bed. while he was @ work i FINALLY finished the curry! & worked on drawingsthen celebrated his return with pizza & beer! Continue reading

woke up to a UPS note on the door saw the truck outside - driver was kind of a dick, but i got my box HOORAY! my Skechers Shape Ups came! they recommend starting with a moderate amount of exercise...so naturally i took Booster on a 5 mile walk around Prospect Park. and then spent the next 9-10 hours doing laundry & slowly stiffening up. Continue reading

donny & i met at 10 for a photo shoot in Prospect Park... ...with Rocket & Booster! but first, caffeine! (booster thinks the buoy is a duck) 200 pix later we called it a day later donny made ramps for dinner -> best photog evar! Continue reading

meant to do stuff today, but got lonely & wouldn't go out to meet friends -> which makes no sense. just drew. Continue reading

today i started transferring these drawings into photoshop trying to establish conventions, figure out my goals, and just get used to using a stylus & pad. conclusions: i am slow @ this & it makes my hand sore. Continue reading

another great day for a park picnic! insurance ends @ the end of the month, so getting appts in. etta needed yarn for a new throw... ...so i waited @ the boyfriend bench AKA The Gate. finally, to save $, i made a GIANT pot of curry - days of eating! Continue reading

etta & i met up for a walk the day was so warm even booster was feeling it so we cooled off at elora's w/frozen drinks Continue reading

got both pups out for a walk in the park walked 3miles to donny & mo's cos i didn't want to spend $2.25 on a ticket YAY! Vena's in town! Yay! Donny made dinner! 1st time playing Settlers of Catan -> & 1st time losing.. Continue reading

woke up feeling great -> nice morning walk w/booster! but then, started budgeting or unemployment... Continue reading