Feb. 19, 2009
I was just looking through some recipe magazines for dinner options and I saw an add for Ritz crackers with very distinctive illustration. It was clearly done by the same illustrator (Ron Barrett) of my absolute favorite book when I was a very little person. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” was a book that I could look at over and over. The book is the story of the land of Chewandswallow. The weather is extreme in that it comes three times a day and is the source of all the food. It rains soup, snows mashed potatoes and hot dogs blow in from the Northeast. This is until one day when it all takes a turn for the worse and the weather starts sending giant pancakes and tomato tornadoes. They have to evacuate and make ships out of giant bread and pizza slices. In their new homeland they have to adjust to buying food at stores and weather of actual rain and snow.
Here are some pictures from my childhood copy of the book.
After some quick research I see that an animated movie version is being made starring Bill Hader, Bruce Campbell, James Caan, Anna Faris, Tracy Morgan, and Mr. T. From the one picture I’ve seen of the animation I’m worried but I do hope they can pull it off.
Feb. 16, 2009
Valentine’s Day weekend has been fabulous. It should always be on a weekend and I should always have a wonderful Valentine. Those two things are necessary for fabulocity. It being a three day weekend helped, too! I spent time with my sweetheart and my sweet pets cuddling and cooing like you do when you’re in love. I sicken my formerly single self. I had snow crab on Saturday, made potato pancakes yesterday and will top it all off today with homemade apple strudel. I got a lovely plush robe which I am wearing right now. I have to put the a/c on to enjoy it but I think it’s worth it. In your face, Snuggie! Toca and Lola spent some time enjoying my new robe as well.
Aside from all that cutesy stuff we played so many games of Age of Empires 3 that I see cannons and town centers when I close my eyes. We will play again as soon as Stacy is done working. I’m addicted especially since our xbox is broken and I cannot play Fable 2.
I am not ready to return to work tomorrow but will do what I must to keep the a/c blowing and the animals fed.
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
Feb. 1, 2009
Here is my creative spin on Superbowl Squares that I made for our gathering tomorrow. Last year, I made a much fancier and serious version. I felt like this year was a good time to use stickers that otherwise might never get used.
Jan. 11, 2009
Yesterday, I went to the Miami Tattoo Expo. I had an appointment with my friend Pooch, who I recently married to girlStacy through the powers vested in me. I’d been wanting a tattoo to cover up two old tattoos that I had on the outside of my left leg, a blue flamey flower and the word “dork”. I wouldn’t mind still having dork tattooed on me. I still feel it, but this particular tattoo was done very poorly. Maybe someday, I’ll just get dork again in courier new which is how I should have had it done in the first place, but I digress.
Earlier in the week I sent Pooch a tracing of my leg and a photograph. I thought it was possible that he would say that it wasn’t possible to do what I wanted. Friday morning he sent back his sketch. He said it was based on a tiki that they saw in Hawaii on their honeymoon. I was beyond pleased and spent the whole day excited about actually getting the tattoo!
The whole process and the finished product inside »
Dec. 27, 2008
I have two Stacys* in my life which is really only confusing when it comes time to write about them. One is my boyfriend and one is one of my oldest and dearest friends. I will call my friend girlStacy as to not confuse anyone. Though, she can clearly remember the days when she was just Stacy and the other one was boyStacy. Times they do change.
On December 21st, I had the honor to officiate girlStacy’s wedding! When she asked me to do it way back in January I was nervous but said yes. How could I not accept this grand role in the wedding ceremony of my closest friend? I’d never married anyone before, so I became a notary public which is all you need in Florida. I was lucky that the couple prepared the ceremony so it was exactly what they wanted.
I spent the night at the hotel with girlStacy the night before and I was amazed at how she wasn’t nervous about getting married. The next day we prepared ourselves with the help of my hair stylist and several mimosas. Before the ceremony, I was standing near the men folk awaiting my cue to go to the gazebo. girlStacy’s dad was there and he was going on about how proud he and his wife were of what a wonderful person girlStacy has turned out to be. Then he told me he was thankful that she had me for a friend for so many years. It was quite touching, but I had to tell him to cut it out because I didn’t need to get more choked up right before I had to go and talk in front of 90 people. He gave me a swig of his pomegranate martini and I headed into the gazebo.
During the ceremony, I got choked up and emotional when I started to ask her fiance if he took her to be his wife. Luckily, this was a surprise to no one. I get choked up and emotional watching episodes of Designing Women. The best man put his hand on my shoulder and I was able to get through the rest without additional tears.
The pictures were done right after and it was interesting to see their families watch them. They all were just emitting love and happiness. Both families were so nice and complimentary to me. After the cocktail hour we moved onto the reception which was a lovely area that included inside and outside tables. The band played Gypsy Jazz and everyone ate delicious food. Then we danced. There was so much dancing.
Everyone was so positive. I don’t think there was one negative thought conveyed the entire time. The whole affair was filled with so much love, fun, joy, and happiness. I wish the Mr. and Mrs. a lifetime filled with those things.
with girlStacy
with Stacy
*My sister’s name is Stacey, too, but she has an E.
