Don't worry my sleep walking is not a problem, yet...

In case you didn't know, I am a sleepwalker. I've only been told what I do in my sleep and quite frankly I am way more productive while sleepwalking than I ever am awake - or so I've been told because I can't remember anything I do.

The other night I was tossing and turning due to being hot as all hell. I woke up many times sweating and it's not even summer. Welcome to the life of "living above the boilers" aka it's freaking hot all the time.

Derek is very sweet and asks me how I slept over google chat because he usually leaves before me in the morning. Usually I respond with "ok" but this time I laid down some truth. I was HOT. Yes capital HOT and thus did not sleep well.

Derek then said "well the bedroom window was open a crack".

This lead me to believe that I opened the window in my sleep. This is a completely rational thought considering that I am a sleepwalker and was thinking about opening the window.

me: so wait, did I open the window in my sleep?

Derek: no, I opened it before we went to bed - just a crack.

me: oh thank God because I thought I opened it in my sleep. You know you could have totally acted like I did open the window and I wouldn't have known.

Derek: yea but I only like to mess with you when it's really funny.

Thank you Derek. My sleepwalking is hilarious BTW and if it's not hilarious it's at least Paranormal Activity level frightening (still sorry Germana). You could have convinced me that I opened the window and I would have believed it. Hey, at least I no longer wander outside to check out dinosaur bones or set up a sleeping area on the floor for ghosts imaginary people. Although if you want to see some sleepwalking parlor tricks just give me Dimetapp. I promise hilarious results.

Foot in mouth - the Jewish edition

I am very good at inserting my foot in my mouth. Before you get excited I don’t mean that literally. I have size 9 feet and my mouth is not that big, plus gross. Sometimes I just get the urge to say something and it’s usually right near someone who would be offended by it.

The most recent example was at a restaurant having dinner and drinks. Derek said something and in the silence that followed I randomly said “mozal tov!” and raised my glass to him. It really made no sense to say it but I said it anyways.

Derek then says: oh so you looked behind you.

Me: No, why?

Derek: Because there is a table full of Jewish people behind you.

Me: Oh God really?

Oh yes there was. All the men at the table were wearing yamakas. No one heard me but what if they did and they thought I was making fun of them? I am a giant bundle of anxiety when there’s even a chance that I might have offended someone. (Unless you are an actual ass and deserve it).

I really need to think (and look) before I speak. It will probably never happen but at least that means more blog fodder for the future.

Weekend love - spring and SunChips edition

What I loved this weekend

+ beautiful spring weather

+ Harvest Cheddar SunChips

+ watching the last season of Mad Men which is finally on Netflix instant

+ really tasty salmon at Hops N Scotch in Brookline

+ the fact that I ordered salmon instead of a burger (must do more often)

+ Magic Hat #9 on tap

+ reading (The Book Thief)

+ reading about the Dalai Lama

+ relaxing Sunday watching more Mad Men

The Dalai Lama's advice on peace practice

1. Spend 5 minutes at the beginning of each day remembering we all want the same things (to be happy and to be loved) and we are all connected to one another.

2. Spend 5 minutes breathing in cherishing yourself, and breathing out cherishing others. If you think about people you have difficulty cherishing, extend your cherishing to them anyway.

3. During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks, attendants, etc.) as well as the "important" people in your life, cherish the people you love and the people you dislike.

4. Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you. These thoughts are very simple, inspiring and helpful. The practice of cherishing can be taken very deep if done wordlessly, allowing yourself to feel the love and appreciation that already exists in your heart.

Will you commit to creating Peace in yourself and thereby "On Earth" by spending 10 minutes a day with this simple meditation? Peace on Earth, Good will To All.

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I had a bad dream last night that left me feeling resentful towards someone. The funny thing is I haven't seen this person in years but obviously I still harbor some resentment. I saw this on facebook this morning almost right after I woke up. I think the universe is trying to tell me something and I'm listening.

What did you do with Daario Naharis Game of Thrones

Derek and I were watching Game of Thrones and we were really confused.

Derek: "Wait who on earth is this guy, did we miss something?"

Me: "I have no idea. Who on earth is that? What happened to the hot guy?"

Derek: "The hot guy?"

Me: "YES the hot guy!"

Derek: "I think they replaced the other actor."

Me: "They can't do that! I want the hot guy!"

The hot guy I was referring to is Ed Skrein who is sadly no longer playing  Daario Naharis.

Apparently he left the show to star in a Transporter movie as a younger Jason Statham.

I am very upset about this. This is almost as bad as when they changed the actor who played Ethan on Passions.

The new Daario is played by Michael Huisman.

He just doesn't have the same charisma. He most definitely does not have the beautiful hair.

I'm mad at you Ed Skrein. Not only did you leave GOT but if you're playing a younger Jason Statham you will have to shave off your lovely hair!

Anyone feel like sulking with me?

Gown ups only night at the Children's Museum

Things I did at the Children's Museum last night

+ Blew bubbles in the bubble room.

+ Learned about what to expect in kindergarten

+ Got a bunch of people to sit on tiny chairs that looked like they did something. They did nothing so let's just sit on tiny chairs with strangers and drink beer.

+ Got my face painted.

+ Played "dodge ball" on the light up floor.

+ Attempted to climb a mini rock wall (it's a lot harder than it looks!)

+ Learned about "riding the bus" to school. Fiona's driving was out of control! She's not even looking at the pretend road.

+ Toured an authentic Japanese house.

We had so much fun. I think the dodge ball game on the light up floor was my favorite part followed closely by the Japanese house.

Goodbye Frisco

I'm a big fan of the blog Honey Rock Dawn. I love Shreve's photos and reading all her stories about the animals in her life. I was really sad to read that Frisco passed away. I've never been around bulls or cows but by reading her blog I feel like I've learned so much about these gentle giants. I can only imagine how sad she must be when I'm getting teary eyed behind my computer screen.

I thought this poem Shreve posted was beautiful.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on the snow,

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; I did not die.

- Mary Elizabeth Frye

RIP Frisco. Thank you for showing the internets how amazing bulls are.