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CJs bachelorette/shower

Last night Sarah and I hosted a bachelorette shindig for our roommate CJ. We had a great time. Except for the malfunctioning chocolate fountain, everything worked out great. (And chocolate tastes just as good in a bowl as it does in a fountain!) We sat around eating pizza and chocolate covered goodies, drinking Goya drinks,Continue reading “CJs bachelorette/shower”

My Prowess with Men

Leonard Harry Fred I just realized that I’ve been holding back on my promise to share “my amazing prowess with men”. So here’s some details about my love life. Fred and I met last week at Trader Joe’s. He was buying lemon curd and crackers and I thought–what a nice guy! So I did whatContinue reading “My Prowess with Men”

Friends

I had a wonderful day yesterday. I went to Staunton with my friend Christina. Friday night as I sat around with Lesley, Robert and Christina, I was overwhelmed with gratitude for good friends. And Saturday morning as Christina and Lesley and I visited with the Souder’s–I again was touched by the magic of being withContinue reading “Friends”

My Popop and Sports

This is me at Christmas 2008 with my Popop–John Joseph Speer–or Jack as everyone calls him. He loves sports. He almost went pro in baseball before WWII broke out. I love him dearly!! He lives in Phoenix. He grew up in Pittsburgh. vs. Clearly, we have a dilemma here. Sunday is going to be aContinue reading “My Popop and Sports”

Night out with the roomies

Monday night my roommates and I went out to celebrate CJ’s wedding, Sadey Sue’s promotion, and my birthday. We went to dinner, and to Bride Wars, and then ended the evening shopping for lingerie.

Journals

Today is my birthday, so I was looking back through old journals. Here are some favorite excerpts: January 26, 1997: Ok. I have one hour left until I’m 19. I feel very contentious. I don’t want to be a part of the auction on Feb 10. It’s not because of the auction, it’s because I’mContinue reading “Journals”

Gravedigger!!

More Monster Truck Jam fun!

Moster Truck Jam! The Bikes!

Part 1 of the monster truck jam. . . More to come later.

The Weekend!

I’m sitting here feeling completely at one with my morning. I am warm, happy and inspired! I need to post pictures of my monster truck jam experience, but the pics are in the camera–and to go and get them would RUIN my perfect morning position. So, look forward to amazing monster truck jam pictures andContinue reading “The Weekend!”

blood sugar

This morning I ate 2 eggs and 2 pieces of whole grain toast with butter at 9:15am. I taught a class from 10-1pm. Then I went to the gym where I ran 2.5 miles and lifted weights until 2:15pm. I drank A LOT of water. I was starving as I left the gym. I hadContinue reading “blood sugar”