Father Daughter Things

I seem to have been on a hiatus. I am back now. For how long, though, I'm unsure.

Today my father Lee demanded I go to Costco with him. Because he had taken my sorry (and homeless) ass in, I agreed and went along with him even though I despise the place. The adventure turned out to be an interesting one. If anyone would like to know a good place for father bonding time, Costco is perfect.

Somewhere between the mega-pack of razors and massive boxes of tampons, Lee admitted four things:

1. He hates his wife.
2. His ex-wife (my mother, Dar) is insane.
3. His daughters are renegades.
4. He's getting old. (Going on 70.)

Directly after leaving Costco, we got milkshakes from Wawa and belted out Jason Mraz together while driving home. Once we realized home was boring, we plopped ourselves down and watched a very disappointing game of baseball. (Orioles vs. Red Sox. Orioles lost in the last and 13th inning. Damn.)

Tomorrow I have to dress up and go to a graduation party for some cousin on the Polish side that I didn't know existed. Damn.

All is well. Maybe I'll update some more later. I'm currently stealing a neighbor's wireless internet and it keeps shitting out so I shall go.

Ciao for now.

Fortune Cookies

Today I got a fortune cookie that said, "Your love of pound cake will be an important part of your life." (I may have possibly edited it a little bit...maybe.)

I also dropped my first tray of drinks at work. Luckily, the only drink that was on it at the time was a glass of pinot grigio. And I only spilled on myself and the carpet. And I caught the class so it didn't break. Thank goodness.

I want to talk about something important, something worldy, but I really cannot think of anything to say.

Hmm.

I'd Already Know

I don't have too much to say. I also don't have any pictures of interest. And I got a new phone today, which is sweet. I guess...

Here are some songs with great choruses:
1. Let Me Fall - Josh Gracin
2. Homecoming - Kanye West
3. Oh My God - Mark Ronson
4. Go Go Gadget Heart - Birdie Busch
5. Why Do You Let Me Stay Here? - She & Him
6. Hideaway - The Weepies
7. More Than Words - Extreme
8. Gardenia - Mandy Moore

Maybe more later. I'm tired.

Important People

I miss when the most significant person in my life was Barbie.

She never let me down.

And more importantly,

she was always there when I needed her.

On another note, today:

1. I brushed my teeth five times for no apparent reason.

2. I put on mascara twice because I seem to have grown a strange affinity for eye makeup remover. (100% oil free, of course.)

3. I watched my favorite movie.

4. I appreciated my breasts. Long story.

5. My grandmother wished me a Happy Mother's Day.

5.a. I found myself confused because I am not a mother.

6. I was reminded that nothing, not even an oatmeal bath, can help the eczema that is now making itself at home in the pits of my elbows, behind my knees and right below my hip bones.

7. I ate yummy Chinese food that came with two pink carnations. (Perhaps another Mother's Day wish?)

8. I realized I have a bit emo and heavy-hearted in the past days.

9. I picked out an outfit for my interview...which is today.

10. I began making summer playlists. I will soon post them.

That is all for now, I suppose.

Note to self:

Don't send emails at midnight.
Ever.

And especially not when you actually have things to say.

Just don't do it.

I really miss Italy...

Book List and Code Names

No pictures today because I simply do not have a camera.
I feel lame.
Or like I'm breaking the Project's rules.
But it simply cannot be helped.

Therefore, I've decided to read a book a week for the rest of the summer.
The book of this week, which will be finished by tomorrow, is
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
It's very good and very sad and the perfect beginning to my summer.
I have no idea what to read next...

On another note, my interview is on Monday for my job.
And I'm going to give people code names here if I ever decide to talk about anyone else.
That way, I'll feel really cool.

I'm lame. I know.

Five

A little late because I was on hiatus.
A few pictures from far away.

Central Park.

Monday Blues

Nothing for yesterday and nothing for today.

I guess I'll have to make it up somehow.

Going to the beach with the girls in a little bit.

We'll be back tomorrow.

And Ellie is really good at the piano.

Four

No new pictures today, so here's a relatively old one.

Iowa is rather icy in the winter.
My camera's acting up like a four year old and I'm terribly sick.

In fact, I have a double ear infection and my throat and head are on fire.

But enough complaining for me.

I've found some perfume.

It's Michael Kors and I think I'm in love.

It reminds me of Chris. Don't know why.

Speaking of which, I miss him far too much and we've only been apart for a few days.

Three

Things I've Missed:

1. Gardening. (Hence, the photo.)

2. Warm weather.

3. Hills.

4. The tree in the backyard.

5. Shopping.

6. My bed.

7. Having time to read.

Two

I've posted this a day late, but it's been quite a trip.

The Cedar Rapids airport is boring. Sue's smiley faced shoes are not.

Photos ensue.