Day130 - Cleaning and Clanking

Friday, May 9, 2009: My Office: Clean Up: Garage: Exhaust.

Today is another two-fer. Just incase one newness is not enough, I'm tossing in another.

Today is the day we moved all of Troy's stuff into our office from his previous office. Now we share on space and it has been going swimmingly. I know you would think that a couple sharing an office would either: A) be playing grab-ass all day, or B) spend the day bullshitting or fighting. Well, we do neither. When Troy worked remotely we would talk more over IM then we do now. When we do talk it is cool and he usually manages to talk me into taking a lunch which I wouldn't do otherwise.

So far, so good.

Here is the middle of the clean-up.




It is a dirty, filthy place.




Later we went to the garage. It's has been like 10 days in a row now and the work does not stop. Here is me installing an exhaust.




Well, really I just fitted a bunch of pipes together and ratcheted my heart out. But it was me and the exhaust all the way baby.

Day129 - Safety Cricket

Thursday, May 8, 2008: First Cricket: Bellefonte.

This is my face the exact minute I heard the first cricket of the year. I'm dirty and I've been at the garage all day, so please take the cricket for what it is worth.





If that is not enough for you, I installed my seatbelt. I must not know my own strength because I bent the metal on the floor while ratcheting. But, safety is no accident so enjoy the buckle.

Day128: Hot Cherry Heat

Wednesday, May 7, 2008: My Kitchen: Cherry Chili Lime Pie

It's kind of a kick to have Troy working in the same office. He hasn't been her much though. Rightly, he is seeing this as an amazing opportunity to race the truck to the finish line. I agree with him. The last couple months have been tough on him and I know that he will be an amazing success in his next act.

While at the grocery store (Weis) trying to find something to eat, I walked upon this beauty: Cherry Chili Lime Pie.




I have a pretty high tolerance for heat right now so I immediately picked it up. Troy was a little bit anti but he tried it anyway.

I loved it. Just the perfect amount of heat - it doesn't really burn just a small tingle in the back of your throat. Troy really liked it as well. I recommend it highly and think you should rush off to pick up one of your own.

Day127 - Sometimes I like crabs.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008: Jasmine Thai: Williamsport.

What a day this was. It started off rocky and only steadied out shortly before the sun set. I am grateful I've been going the positive thinking route lately, otherwise I would have been a mess.

Anywho, we were in Williamsport today and stopped at my favorite place to eat there currently: Pinapple Grill. Oh, wait, it's called Jasmine now. I'm sure next time I go it will be called Thai express or something similar.

It doesn't matter what they call it as long as they keep the Mango Chicken coming. Yep, that is chicken and mango in a mango shell.




Today we ordered crab ragoons. Probably the best that I've ever had. I didn't take a picture - because I didn't, don't judge! - but trust that they were yummy. This is what they looked like:

Day126 - Where the day takes you.

Monday, May 5, 2008: Our Office: Disapproving Bunny

I think the theme for this week will be change. Yesterday I changed my hair. Today, Troy was fired from his job. I guess his was a bigger deal. That is debatable.

Anyway kids, calm down. Everything is good in the hood. The day was stressful for many reasons, but it was also filled with many wonderful surprises. The biggest surprise (and the one that I am truly grateful for) is how loyal friends and family can be. I didn't see that kind of loyalty where Troy was working, but I see it in his future.

The biggest kicker is that he was going to hand in his resignation today. But, you know Troy, he can't leave a job peacefully - burning and bridges must be involved.

A great distraction was this book and a great card from Tre - Disapproving Rabbits.

Yep, you got it. A book of Disapproving Rabbits.



Here are a couple of my favorite links that are in the book: One. Two.

It's basically bunnies disapproving of everything you do, from what you look at on the internet, what you wear, your carpet, everything. Very cute and it will stay on my desk to save me from bad days.

Day125 - Playing for the other team.

Sunday, May 4, 2008: My House: Brown Hair.


Way back before I cut my hair, I was itching to dye it close to the color that my momma gave me but was undecided about doing it because my hair was 1) really long and 2) blond for a long time - probably around 10 years. Most people are surprised to find out that I'm not a true blonde (really, I'm not), even though I am unsure whether or not that is a positive comment.



I used a temporary die that probably won't last the week, which is fine because I'm scheduled for a haircut shortly. Right before I go I will decide whether or not I want to keep it dark or go back to blonde. It's kind of a big deal, because going back to blonde from brown will probably process my hair to a inch of it's life.

Hahaha. I guess it's not a big deal. Being a girl, it kind of just seems like a big deal. It's hair! I'm just lucky to have it in the first place.

Apparently, god got it right when he made me a brunette because everyone loves it, including me. Way to go god!

Day124 - We abused them mercilessly.

Saturday, May 3, 2008: Centre Co. fun: Maura's Visit.


Today your friend and mine, Maura, came up for a visit. We spent most of the afternoon overeating at the Dellos partying like it was 2007. Some pictures were taken like this alumni shot of Affinity.




Jess bought a variety case of Sam Adams. My new favorite beer is Sam Adams Cherry Wheat. Thanks Jess to paying mind to my aversion to canned beer.





The place was littered with babies. It was wall-to-wall babies. I thought I was going to get pregnant just sitting in the living room. But it was very nice of Mark and Jodie and Anna to host us all, baby lovers or not.

That night, after a quick trip to the Dode, we went to Kelly's to see The Clover. I've only been to Kelly's once before, and it was not to see a band in a bar. It was to pig out to a point that was not fun. Tonight, the only thing I had was a glass of water and some of Jess' nachos. Some crazy good nachos.

At each table they have these little fake candles in the shape of a votive with a flame. Needless to say, we abused them mercilessly.

Troy is magic:




This is how we party on weekends:




Jess and Maura:





It was a great day. Thanks for a great time guys!