I use my Google Reader to read blogs constantly. I often star things to read later, at home, or that I want to remember. This is what I starred this week:
EW.com- Jim Parsons is the Best
I've never embedded anything in here, but I think this should work. I love Jim Parsons, from Big Bang Theory. One of my favorite shows!
One Pearl Button- Nice Things
I clicked through this to Ollibird's Twitter backgrounds to update my background! I also love the granny square quilt on OPB's post.
Lark & Lola- My Valentine's
I want to make these cards!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
snowstorm crazy
,Since we are due to have another snowstorm tonight/tomorrow, I thought I'd post some pictures from our first snow of the season, a few days before Christmas.
My very handsome dog (like I had ANYTHING to do with that)
Bristow has taken possession of my shoe(s). They are now playtoys. Sigh.
Nell doesn't stand still for very long!
My very handsome dog (like I had ANYTHING to do with that)
Bristow has taken possession of my shoe(s). They are now playtoys. Sigh.
Nell doesn't stand still for very long!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
sunny southern california
It's 25 degrees here in Indiana, and we've had snow on and off for weeks. I needed some warm weather, so I went to Los Angeles last weekend.
Even so, I did see snow while I was there! My friend's parents rent a cabin in Big Bear and invited us for the weekend. My friend wisely pointed out that I was trying to get AWAY from the snow, but I had never been there, so off we went. Big Bear got five feet of snow last week, so it was perfect skiing weather. Everyone else in LA thought so too- it took us an extra hour or two to get there with all the traffic.
I started out with a two-hour lesson, and that helped immensely. I've never skied or even been on skis! Our instructor Eric taught us the basics, the sent us off down the hill. I definitely questioned why I was learning to ski- it is hard! After lunch, I regrouped and hit the Bunny Hill on my own. What a difference! It was much easier once I got the hang of going at my own pace (ie flying down the hill with no control). I could have skied all night, but we had to get back to LA.
The next day I wasn't too sore, so we went for a loooong walk on Manhattan Beach- all the way to Hermosa! The waves were insanely huge, and the surfers were out en masse. The sun was out and the sky was blue- not sure when I'll see that in Indiana again!
Sunday night brought a great dinner with lots of friends, and lots of wine! Monday morning, we went for a hike in Pasadena, but the recent rains flooded out our trail. We settled for a nice walk in Eaton Canyon, and a walk through Old Town Pasadena instead. Our walk included cupcakes!
I had a Fleur de Sel and it was delicious! I finished out my trip with froyo at Cherry on Top that night and some amazing gluten-free pizza from Garlic Jim's in South Pasadena. Yum!
Even so, I did see snow while I was there! My friend's parents rent a cabin in Big Bear and invited us for the weekend. My friend wisely pointed out that I was trying to get AWAY from the snow, but I had never been there, so off we went. Big Bear got five feet of snow last week, so it was perfect skiing weather. Everyone else in LA thought so too- it took us an extra hour or two to get there with all the traffic.
I started out with a two-hour lesson, and that helped immensely. I've never skied or even been on skis! Our instructor Eric taught us the basics, the sent us off down the hill. I definitely questioned why I was learning to ski- it is hard! After lunch, I regrouped and hit the Bunny Hill on my own. What a difference! It was much easier once I got the hang of going at my own pace (ie flying down the hill with no control). I could have skied all night, but we had to get back to LA.
The next day I wasn't too sore, so we went for a loooong walk on Manhattan Beach- all the way to Hermosa! The waves were insanely huge, and the surfers were out en masse. The sun was out and the sky was blue- not sure when I'll see that in Indiana again!
Sunday night brought a great dinner with lots of friends, and lots of wine! Monday morning, we went for a hike in Pasadena, but the recent rains flooded out our trail. We settled for a nice walk in Eaton Canyon, and a walk through Old Town Pasadena instead. Our walk included cupcakes!
I had a Fleur de Sel and it was delicious! I finished out my trip with froyo at Cherry on Top that night and some amazing gluten-free pizza from Garlic Jim's in South Pasadena. Yum!
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