I could stay stay stay, if that’s what you want want want ~ Cee-Lo Green, What Part of Forever

So... I am updating my blog, finally.

And also, I have had an amazing couple of weeks.

Times I have seen Eclipse: 3

Recap:

I had two three-day weekends in a row. The first contained 3 days poolside, some shopping, hanging out with Tina and Jennifer (separately though), and giving blood. I also helped my dad repair some of the vinyl on the boat (yeah, the BOAT)!

The week in between held the midnight showing of Eclipse with Tina and Jennifer (this time together) where they showed up dressed exactly the same and not at all Twilight related, thought I can't say the same for myself. I was clad in my Team Edward shirt with Cullen crest earrings in my ears. We stopped and got Cherry Dr. Pepper and peanut butter M&Ms on the way, so the whole experience was awesome. As usual, I loved Edward and was happy to get to see him smile more. Highlights: the leg hitch, the tent scene.

Thursday night I had dinner with Mom and Matt at La Fuente, where I proceeded to drink half a pitcher of frozen margaritas, I blame my mom because she kept refilling my glass.

Friday I had lunch with Cindy at Jerusalem Cafe in Westport where I had their amazing hummus and falafel plate. I was so full, but it was so worth it. Friday night I saw Eclipse again with my stepmom at AMC Mainstreet and we had dinner beforehand at the Bristol. The food was delicious, we had the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings. The movie theater had vibrating seats and the way the audience sits in relation to the screen almost gave me motion sickness (that I had just consumed a lot of food probably didn't help the situation).

I spent Saturday by the pool with the fam. I started reading Eat, Pray, Love and we ate ribs. This is where I need to incorporate the cuteness that is my four (and a half!) year old cousin Shep. When talking about the nationality of the characters of Dora the Explorer he claims that Diego is St. Louis and Dora is Chinese. And, during dinner that evening while eating our beans to accompany our ribs my cousin Madison informed him of the bean song and how they make you toot. He claims if you leave one bean on your plate such gastrointestinal issues will not occur. He left a bean, I finished mine off. He came to me that night after homemade ice cream and sparklers and asked me if I had tooted yet. It was the cutest! My answer (and it's the truth!) was no, not yet.

Sunday we had a Bromley family workout and then my cousin called to inform me that her singing performance in Overland Park would now be at 2 pm instead of 3. It's one and I just worked out. I showered and made my way to my dad's where he sped faster than I had ever seen that "defensive driver" go. We ran up the stairs and up the escalator and made it literally as she was being called to the stage.

On Monday I went to lunch at Red Lobster with my mom's side where I ate no less than 3 cheddar biscuits. I then rode about 9 1/2 miles on my bike with my dad, and we barely missed the rain. That night I saw Eclipse for the 3rd time, with my cousin Lauren. We had a great time, and may have talked a bit during the movie, so sorry to those around us, we sat to the side for a reason, our third viewings were meant for commentary. We may or may not have had Sonic Blasts on our way home.

Yesterday was Tuesday. I finished Eat, Pray, Love. I enjoyed it immensely. I also cooked. I made everything in my CSA bag: zucchini, corn, garlic, beets. I even used by green beans form last week, basil from Mary's garden, and a leftover hamburger I had frozen from my pool party. Yay me!

There will be more more parties on or near water to come.

And I'm going to Happy Hour tonight! I'm living the life. Or maybe just living life.

5,4,3... Open Sesame!! Happy New Year ~Rent

Since I haven't updated in a year, here's just a few facts/tidbits from 2009:

Books I read:
Rant by Chuck Palahniuk
Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman
Welcome to Your Brain by Aamodt amd Wang
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut
Shooting the Heart by Paul Cody
Idiot's Guide to Investing by Ed Koch
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion by Mark Cotta Vaz
The Metamorphosis & Other Stories by Franz Kafka
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
You Better Not Cry by Augusten Burroughs

2009 Quiz:

Where did you begin 2009?
Jennifer and Cory's

What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Was apartment hunting

Were you in school (anytime this year)?
No

Did you have to go to the hospital?
No

Did you have any encounters with the police?
No

Where did you go on vacation?
Hollywood Beach, Florida; The Lake of the Ozarks

What did you purchase that was over $500?
Struts for my car

Did you know anybody who got married?
My cousin Molly

Were you in any weddings?
No, I got a break this year

Did you know anybody who passed away?
My great aunt Gloria

Did you move anywhere?
To the suburbs, my own place!

What sporting events did you attend?
Mizzou football games, a couple of Royals games, a Wizards game

What concerts/shows did you go to?
Wicked, Vedera, Better Than Ezra, Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler, Yallapalooza

Where do you live now?
Lee's Summit

Describe your birthday?
Party at Power and Light!

What's the one thing you thought you would never do but did in 2009?
Met Chase Daniel. Stayed in a yurt.

What has/have been your favorite moment(s)?
Boating on Blue Springs Lake, lounging by my grandpa's pool

What's something you learned about yourself?
I like beets and radishes.

Any new additions to your family?
Nope

What was your best month?
August

Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Jen

Made new friends?
Yes

Favorite Night[s]out?
Tina's Birthday Party, Topsider at the Lake with my Mizzou girls!

Any regrets?
Never

Overall, how would you rate this year?
8

What would you change about 2009?
More traveling.

Other than home, where did you spend most of your time?
Harvesters (work)

Have any life changes in 2009?
Got a full time job!

Change your hairstyle?
It's getting longer.

Get a new job?
Food and Fund Drive Coordinator

How old did you turn this year?
25

Do you have a New Year's resolution?
Take a vacation this year (hopefully somewhere warm).

Did anything embarrassing?
I'm sure I did.

Buy anything new from eBay?
No, Amazon though, yay used books starting at .01

What was/were your favorite purchase[s]?
New clothes!

Get married or divorced?
Neither

Get arrested?
Not this year

Be honest - did you watch American Idol?
No

Did you get sick this year?
I had the flu, and several colds

Start a new hobby?
Does reading Fan Fiction count?

Been snowboarding?
Nope

Are you happy to see 2009 go?
Yes and No, it was good, but why dwell?

Drank Starbucks in 2009?
Yes, but never coffee!