A Michagan Wedding

This weekend I drove to Michigan for a wedding. It felt very strange making the somewhat long drive without my dog but the potty breaks were much faster. I arrived in enough time to throw some makeup and the dress on, one of the few that I actually got to on time. There was a brief struggle to fit into the panty hose I brought since I've gained a good 10-15 pounds since the last time I bought pantyhose. But at last I found a pair. I decided screw the corset cause I'd only be ripping it off after an hour anyway. So onward I went with only control top pantyhose and special undies to hold my tummy in. I was very happy to find out that I still fit into the dress that I bought for my 10 year reunion which was 5 years ago. The bride was beautiful, the groom was dashing, the vows were lovely. I cried happily while bemoaning my own single fate. The reception was fun and even though the drinks were free, no one got unbelievably drunk. I got to catch up with old aquaitences/friends, got my groove thing on, and had one wonderful swing dance. Got to chat with a lovely british bloke who refered to his parents and mum and dad. Gosh, you just got love that accent.

A Day at the Met

On Sat. (8-20) I finally arrived in Conneticut. I was sleepy due to some more dog walking, harry potter reading, and what is that dripping out of my car problem (air conditioning water) the night before. Sadie was ecstatic to finally be out of the car and to see B and Noel. Even though I was exhausted I figured I should and could soldier on so we went to the Met. It was way cool. I didn’t want to leave the Egyptian room, though I always feel bad looking at the mummies, I mean they were human beings once. They have a mostly complete shrine from Egypt. It was interesting to see the various grafitti from the 18-1900’s mixed in with hieroglyphics. In the pictures of the shrine while it was still in Egypt I noticed there was also paint grafitti but apparently that was removed before putting it on display. After that we went through the medieval room and then to the American Art room. I didn’t’ know we Americans had any art ;), but they have a whole gallery. A nice ecletic mix. After that we went up the roof garden. Which had a spectacular view of central park and Manhatten. Unfortunately it was just to hot to eat up there so we went to the cafeteria where I enjoyed a kids pasta meal and the worlds yummiest sunshine shortbread cookie. It definitely helps to have Noel around when ordering food (I can order a kids meal and pretend its for her). Even though I did actually share the contents of the kids meal with Noel, we did not finish it. After running around looking for the blue hippo (I was looking for a semi life size hippo, The biggest one they had, was about 7 inches) we left and took a short ramble into Central Park. They have this really cool kids playground next to the Met with like an Egyptian theme. Unfortunately it was closed and we did not get to go play. Have to remember that one next time I’m there.
However I did see my first (and only) NYC rat. Actually it was the first wild rat I have ever seen.

Notes from the Road

Well I hopped in the car to drive to Conneticut to see B. (Hopes Lever isn't to jealous). Hop in the car is not really the right term. I didn't leave until 5 PM. First I couldn't find Cassie (cat) to taker her to the vet for kenneling. Then I decided it would be faster to wash Sadie's (dog) Kennel at the hotel, but upon removing her cooler pad. Let's just say that wasn't happening. It was so utterly disgusting. So after a day of cleaning the house and us we got into the car at 4:30 PM. Or so I thought. Somehow I was not really effieciently on the interstate until 5:30. Original plan was make it to Motel 6 in Akron. Which became Columbia, which after 4 hours of driving and only 4 hours of sleep the night before ended up being Richmond Indiana. That's OK, if I went to bed early I could make it up tomorrow. Right, wrong. Sadie was very disconcerted at being in a strange room. So she kept wining to go out. There was also a nice couple and a puppy. So we went out again, after a 20 minute walk. Good news, lots a quality play time with puppy. It wonderful when you see your dog so utterly totally happy. Go back to room, Sadie still not happy. Thinking maybe she has to go. Walk her again. Now it's Midnight. So much for going to be early. Get back in room. Going to read Harry Potter just for a minute. 1:30 AM I stop. Big ooops. Next morning , don't actually hit the road till 10:30 AM. Big time warp, cause I swear I got up at 9:15. 5 mins. later it is 11:30 cause I'm now in Eastern Time Zone. ... More later.

What book are you?

You're The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!

by C.S. Lewis

You were just looking for some decent clothes when everything changed
quite dramatically. For the better or for the worse, it is still hard to tell. Now it
seems like winter will never end and you feel cursed. Soon there will be an epic
struggle between two forces in your life and you are very concerned about a betrayal
that could turn the balance. If this makes it sound like you're re-enacting Christian
theological events, that may or may not be coincidence. When in doubt, put your trust
in zoo animals.


Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

AND IF I answer that I'm not concise:

You're The Grapes of Wrath!

by John Steinbeck

You're mired in a deep depression that encompasses you and everyone
you know. You're trying to get out of the depression, but your idea of help is, in
itself, pretty sad. While some are convinced that this all has a deeper meaning, you're
really just dull and tedious. And utterly obsessed with dust. You really need to focus
on something other than dust. Your best moments center around turtles.


Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

Gonna have to go with the first one. Thow I am giggling over the fact that I'm dull tedious and obsessed with dust :)

my brilliant plan backfired

On Sunday night I need to get gas. Gas was 2.58 a gallon. So I thought that's it I'm only putting in $20 and its got to come down. Monday I'm driving by the stations and oops its now up to 2.78. Guess, I guessed wrong. Thank goodness I have a Prius.

Yummy German Food

On Thurs and Friday, two more friends defended. On Friday we took the 45 minute trip to the german Restaurant. I love pounded fried pork. Ummm, umm, good. My dad asked, "wait you had schnitzel, how could it be pork?" Well the nice restaurant offers all their schnitzels as veal or pork. My Schnitzel had apples on it, yummy! I had a nice Tucher for a beverage. And potato pancakes and Spaetzle. Foundly remebers the cheese Spaetzle I had in Munich. The decor of the restaurant is one of a kind. Can you consume a meal while staring or being stared at buy a flattened mounted turkey or eagle? Yes the owner is quite into hunting. It makes for an interesting meal. There was a cute placard in the bathroom about peeing (pinkeln) etiquette but alas it was in German and I could only guess at some of the meanings.

yard sale fun

This weekend S had a yard sale. I didn't manage to make it out of the house early enough on Saturday but she broke yard sale tradition by continuing to have one on Sunday. it was a delightful afternoon of making a whole 3 dollars for me. Maybe 40 for S on Sunday, she made lots on Saturday. We had a fan and a paper shredder. It was very relaxing, sitting there chatting with each other. In fact we almost had a living room set up going. S was very cordial and greeted anyone who came up. I'm not so nice. A rude event happened. S was selling a solved Rubiks cube. These two people came, played with it and messed it up, and didn't buy it. Jerks. I think they should have givin her money for ruining her Rubik's cube. Luckily another friend was gracious enough to buy it. At clean up time it turned very hot. It was unbearable. I tried to be a good friend and help pack up stuff. But I was never so glad to get in my air conditioned house.

Yay, my Cat Ate

Cassie nibbled on a whole bunch of food last night. Never in large quantities but I think we are making progress. I also am getting pretty good at force feeding her. She doesn't run and hide afterwards, so thats good. I have almost tasted wet cat food through this process though. Apparently when your syringing it into your cats mouth, you some time get a ricochet effect were it lands on your own mouth. Good thing my mouth was closed.

Poor cat

Well I haven't blogged in awhile. My 15 year old cat is very sick. And it has drained all the energy from me. She has an E. coli infection. The tough part is she won't eat. I'm exhuasted from racking my brain and running to the store to get her tasty things she might dine on, which she for the most part ignores. So after a week of being hospitalized at the vet, she's back home. We have our good hours and our bad hours. I'm now force feeding her with a syringe, so I can give her the medicine. I tried the large syringe that the vet gave me, that resulted in more food on her and the lazyboy then in her tummy. Instead the 1 ml syringe while time consuming seems to get more actually down.