the week in review

for rita, who thought i died ;0)

Turkey Day/5 days in ND was good, in so much as a 5 day binge with Mike's family is good.
Highlights: The food, spending time with Megan and Alex, completing my Christmas shopping, completing the last two books on my semester reading list, first snowfall of the year, minimal mentioning of me as a "damn liberal."

Lowlights: Mike abandoning me for three days to go hunting, not seeing my family, the knowledge of the papers and projects i need to complete in the next two weeks (make that one week)

and to write this i have procrastinated further and i must return to a very stimulating discussion on paul's true meaning of romans vs luther's interpretation. I have already made arrangements to have copies bound on delivered to your doors before Christmas, knowing the demand for this literature would be immense.

ouch

this morning i was being very exciting and emptying out my dishwasher. I was putting away my wine glasses and one started to slip. i tried to catch it. it broke and sliced open my pinky finger. it hurts.

9:59

I have had a blustery day and it's only 10 a.m.

It began with a quick stop at the dunken doghnuts to pick up some treats for my 8 o'clock. There a man decided I looked h.o.t. in my bandanna and short short pigtails and asked for my number. He worked at Stanly Steamer. A+ start of the day.

My review Jepordy team came from behind to win! A++

I then had to go to the gyno for a "six month checkup." read: give me more money or in my case, give me more birth control (no babies no babies). On the phone the nurse explained they would ask me some questions and do a routine breast exam. However, when I arrived at the office they informed me I needed to have a pelvic exam. Now for any boys who may be slightly uncomfortable now, I apologize, but I would like to take this time to inform you of the uncomfort this causes a woman. A shifty eyed doctor who will not look you squarly in the face is then digging about in your undercarriage, pass. Additionally, a bi-yearly exam is completely uncessesary, and let me tell you, my assertive side came out and those nurses and doctor heard about it. I was a borderline bitch, but I feel justified in my bitchiness.

That said, now it is time for a run.

cheers!

2nd annual screwdrivers and muffins

It was Sunday and everything was going perfectly. The guests had arrived, the muffins were delicious, the screwdrivers were flowing like wine, and the waffles saved me from an early white flag. and then, it happened: ring, ring. I look down at my phone and noticed it was the David's Bridal. I chose not to answer in the event someone had called in sick and they needed me to fill in. I waited for the voicemail to sound and nervously checked the message which was, visa vis, the following: "Hi Chelsey, it's Jennifer from David's Bridal, just wondering if you were on your way or if you were planning on coming in today. Call me back as soon as you can." I believe my exact phrase was, (pardon my french) "Oh fuck."

I will now take the time to inform you that I was not on the schedule. I had worked the previous weekend and I double checked and I was not on the schedule. A debate ensued and we decided I should call and tell the truth rather than make up a tale about being out of town. I felt like an alcoholic having to tell my boss I was half in the bag on a Sunday morning and it would be a couple hours before I could come in while i sobered up. I then silently hoped that they would tell me I didn't have to come in, being they had switched the schedule without telling me an all, but life is not that kind. So while others partied on and Mike dominated the Blazing Buffalo wing challenge at BWW, I shuttled dresses and cursed David's Bridal for ruining my life. I have high hopes for the third annual Screwdrivers and Muffins Extravaganza and thoroughly look forward to waving the white flag in David's face.

ahhhhhh

hear that everyone? that's a sigh of relief after a hectic and unnecessary school week.

paper done? check
test taken? check
book(s) read? check
outline finished? well you can't win em all

excitement on deck:
greys/office
sleep
screwdrivers/wuffins/muffles party on sunday, all are invited despite the fact that h is the only blog viewer who lives in the area and who i already know is coming! (yea)

cheers!

Lulu bear

I just wanted to show off one of the newest photos of my baby neice Lulu. My mom crafted the hat. She is a talented lady.

Dan, in real life

This is exactly a week late. nonetheless:

7 days ago today, I enjoyed a fabulous Minnesota weekend. Here's the pro/con breakdown

PRO: H made me a great, nay, STELLAR "toyota crusing mix" including "indian outlaw," arguably the most degrading song i have ever loved.

CON: the toyota declines to play cds at high speeds, ergo i could not enjoy said mix. mazada of naperville has no explaination. mrrr.

PRO: an excellent visit with the Veenendaals which culminated with them taking me out to dinner at the Park Tavern.

CON: The waitress brought me the wrong order. i ordered the "pepper chicken" which supposedly came with green peppers and pepperjack cheese. When I mentioned the mistake to the waitress she insisted that i had ordered the "lemon pepper chicken." I then looked down at my plate and saw a fried breaded chicken sandwich coated with black pepper. hmmm

PRO: the tator tots were EXCELLENT.

PRO: The film "Dan in real life" which i saw with Dan, in real life. It is basically a better version of the Family Stone. Highly reccomended.

PRO: seeing rachel lee mattson and her family at her cousin's wedding

CON: The Wedding Song - death to anyone who has this at their wedding.

PRO: Kim Mattson gets engaged to Bob. Happiness ensues

PRO: The mashed potatos at the reception

CON: Gary Mattson threw out his back and was therefore unavailiable to polka

PRO: cutting a rug with Rock

PRO: open bar.

PRO: our sightseeing tour of Minneapolis, including the site of the 35W bridge collapse, which was sad, but also important to see, so it stays in the Pro category.

CON: leaving my phone in the back of the mattson's car and driving 6 hours home with no one to talk to :(

Final grade: A- The minus of course for lack of Polka