I don't personally rock the jacket and flip flop look but this isn't the first time I've seen it. I feel you girl. I'm not ready for cold weather either.
We're currently roasting in our apartment. It's fun having no control over your heat. I can't really complain because heat is included in the rent but what a waste. We have windows open so we can be comfortable. At least we know it works and works really really well.
I've been having trouble writing blog posts lately. Does anyone else get blogger's block? I can't be the only one. I feel like posting something so here's a photo update.
I somehow wound up with something called Costochondritis which is inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone. I felt like I got hit in the chest with a bowling ball. Two doctors visits, lots of ibuprofen, Icy Hot, rest and I'm finally feeling better. I was miserable trying to sleep. The pain was much worse when lying down. I couldn't take the lack of sleep so I finally went to the doctor.
Can't wait for that bill to come in the mail. My insurance barely covers a band-aid.
What a beautiful day out today! It's in the 70s and the sun is shining and it would be a perfect day to go for a nice long walk except I seem to have come down with some sort of bronchitis/pleurisy/consumption. I don't really have a cough though, just pain in the chest when I breathe which is making sleeping a bit of a pain (literally). I'll go to the doctor if it gets worse but I'm holding off since I'm pretty sure they'll just tell me it's a viral infection and it will resolve on its own. I can still walk around but if I bend over or go up stairs I get a bit winded.
What have I been doing this long weekend? Well we had dinner with Oliver Peck from Ink Masters. Ok, we sat at the table next to Oliver Peck from Ink Masters. Derek is the one that recognized him. I'm shocked that he recognized someone from reality tv before I did! I'm a reality tv junkie! We didn't ask for a picture or autograph. I'm not the type to go up to celebrities and ask for pictures or autographs especially when they're enjoying a delicious Thai dinner. I was enjoying my dinner too even though it was a bit spicy, when it shouldn't have been spicy at all. I paid for that later with a burning bladder but I hate sending food back. I've had the dish many times before, it's not supposed to be spicy at all. I think it might have been cooked near something spicy or they used the same utensils to cook my food after a spicy dish. Ah well, it happened and it still tasted delicious.
I took a trip to IKEA and got some pillows for the couch. I also got some meatballs and that delicious sauce to bring home. You can't leave IKEA without some meatballs. I feel like I'm very slowly making the apartment feel more like home.There's still a lot of empty wall space but I have some art work that just needs to be framed and then we can hang it up. The curtains will go up soon I swear!
Today I'm lounging around enjoying a Mang-O-Rita on our porch/balcony with Derek. We saw some blue jays making a lot of noise and a squirrel not using one of his paws but still getting around just fine. Now it's time for sushi and miso soup! Hope you had a good long weekend or a good Thanksgiving if you're Canadian (I'm looking at you Spark!)
I do believe the fall allergies have got me. I'm a sniffling sneezy mess. On the bright side we have a long weekend coming up. You can't bring me down allergies! I have massive amounts of Benadryl on my side.
Question: How is Columbus Day still a holiday? I'm glad to have Monday off but we really need to get rid of this holiday. Columbus was a mass murderer who didn't even realize where he landed. He can suck it. Let's find something else to celebrate like naps or potato products.
I went to a delicious tapas bar last night. The wine was ridiculously expensive but the food was so good! I really love truffle oil and it was on so many things, I was very pleased. The waitress told us that if we gave them our email address they'll send us a bunch of coupons. Yes please. There are still a few things on the menu that I want to try like fried brie! That's my favorite cheese. Now I just have to convince Derek to go. He's not a big fan of tapas. If not then I'll just go with a friend again.
You know what makes Tuesdays better? Mexican food, friends and plenty of cerveza. Fiona hosted another great Taco Tuesday last night. I might have gotten home a bit later than I planned. Oops. There was even homemade apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. Not Mexican at all, but who cares it's apple crisp.
I brought Cards Against Humanity which is always fun with a group of tipsy people.
I killed it the last time I played Cards Against Humanity but this time I had no luck. You can't win them all even when you think you should. I thought I had some pretty great cards.
Thankfully I manged to make it to the bus stop right before the bus arrived or I would have gotten home even later. I was yawning my way through the day today. I desperately wanted coffee but it's not worth the suffering that would follow so I sucked it up and silently felt bad for myself. To those of you that think you can't survive with out caffeine, you can, it just sucks. I don't recommend it unless absolutely necessary.
The week's not over yet and there's not way I'm going to bed early tonight when it's the season premiere of American Horror Story.
I've lived in Massachusetts my whole life and yet this was my first time going to King Richard's Faire. King Richard's faire is a Renaissance faire on the South Shore that runs every year in September and October. It was a bit chilly today but there was still a good crowd.
On to ye old photos!
Tis me on a chair
Would you like to purchase a left handed mug or perhaps a right handed mug?
Jousting! It made me nervous because they really hit each other pretty good.
My absolute favorite show - Jacques Ze Whipper.
Derek got called up to participate ha ha. I think he could sense that Derek was like please don't pick me.
This poor guy was so nervous his hands were shaking. He was a good sport though.
Giant turkey leg.
The parade with the King and Queen
I acquired a flower crown. When in Rome right?
I have two videos of Jacques Ze Whipper whipping and singing. It's pretty great. Check it out below.
I have a problem where I seem to always pick the most annoying line at the supermarket. There was only one person ahead of me this morning when I went to purchase my gallon of water. The woman had on giant sunglasses and a sweater coat. I should mention that it is very cloudy and dark in Boston today and she is wearing sunglasses inside. Maybe she has a medical condition like Bono from U2? I can't be sure but I'm just going to assume she doesn't and she's weird.
Sunglasses lady was purchasing a single cup of noodles. Of course she was paying with change, which is fine but she kept changing her mind on what change she wanted to give. Does she pay with two quarters or does she pay with nickles and dimes? Apparently this was a big decision and one that I really don't care about. Once she finally pays the cashier this conversation happens.
cashier: Do you want a bag?
annoying lady: No.
cashier: Ok have a nice day.
Cashier rings up my water. Annoying lady is still standing there and looking at the cashier.
cashier: Do you need something?
annoying lady: I need a bag.
cashier: I asked you if you needed a bag for your soup and you said no.
annoying lady: I need it for my sweater. *points to another sweater that she's holding in her elbow*
Cashier rips off a plastic bag and hands it out too her. Annoying lady holds out her sweater. Cashier continues to hold the bag out for her to take. It's a supermarket standoff. Annoying lady finally takes the bag and gives me a look like "can you believe this cashier lady?"
me:
Annoying lady slowly walks away. Is she on drugs? Is she just a bitch? Why is this happening first thing in the morning?
cashier: I asked her if she wanted a bag and she said no! What is wrong with people?!
