http://www.melistopher.com/melinda living the gingerbread way Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:24:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Check 'em one time (and the movie of the babe): http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/10/24/mix-mix-photomovie-mix/ Here she plays her bouncer like a tamborine and then she has some fun standing with Sarah. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/08/15/shes-both-left-right-handed-left-right-footed/ me: *watching gilmore girls* *time passes* *glances at Sarah* her: *rubbing her nose all over Loxley's hair* me: *blinks* her: *pauses and glances up* me: *blinks* her: *grin* her hair smells like waffles! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/07/24/smells-good/ We asked her if she wanted to fold some laundry and this was her reaction: She said, "I only fold the clothes I wear," so we said: "Here, try these on:" And then she was like, "Oh no you didn't" and we were like: "Oh yes we did."  And then we gave ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/07/19/she-does-laundry/ ~just bought a moby wrap and don't know how i lived without it for 8 weeks! ~just started watching gilmore girls (thanks netflix!) and don't know how i lived without it for 27 years! ~just borrowed color zoo and color farm from the library and don't know how anyone could raise a ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/07/08/great-things-from-new-beginnings/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/07/04/our-lil-klingons-a-bubbler-and-more/ Melinda gave the babe such a cute nose: And Matt gave the babe some ice cream to try in a most unusual way. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/06/28/ps-her-nose-grew-and-the-ice-cream-may-be-the-culprit/ A tale of three at the sea (Cannon Beach, OR) and...  exercise! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/06/21/cannon-fodder/ We may have a smile, or two, or possibly three. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/06/13/we-made-her-smile/ so my darling is laying down for a nap in her bouncer (A GODSEND!) and all my chores are done (for now) so i thought i'd give an update. if i could teach a class on parenting, it would go something like this: "hello class, there is one rule of parenting...here it ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/06/10/nap-time/ And the video of Loxley and Zia :) http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/06/05/more-photos/ Zia and Dad came to visit us! From bottom left to right: Zia, Melinda & Loxley, Dad; from top left to right: Sarah and Christopher. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/06/05/4-generations/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/06/01/silent-scream/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/30/shes-a-grabber/ So we have Melinda & Loxley's pre-first shopping adventure, Matt & Sarah dorking around with the kid, and her scooting around the carpet. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/24/more-loxley-vids/ him: *laying down in bed at 8 pm* me: why are you in here? him: sarah told me to lay down me: if sarah told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it? him: where is this bridge? let's do this! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/24/dont-drink-malt-liquor/ VIDEO: Loxley's soon to be famous "stink eye" VIDEO: bestill my beating heart...she smiles in her sleep http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/17/roley-poley-baby/ I enjoy rolling Loxley around on the sofa.  She makes weird faces and that makes me laugh.  Let's go ride bikes. Note: Double-left click the movie to expand the viewing area as you'll miss her head otherwise! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/17/loxley-rolling-makes-me-laugh/ Crazy what it takes to get this kid to relax sometimes: And some more photos: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/16/contortionist-say-what/ Really appreciate all the wonderful comments we've had so far. Take care everyone and we'll make sure to continue updating! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/13/thank-you/ Video of Loxley Foot-Printed More photos/videos with Melinda are forthcoming... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/12/loxley-bear-sighting/ it's a girl! loxley tetra was born at 6:25 on monday may 11th. she is completely healthy and looks shockingly like me.  i mean, it is almost scary how alike we look! thank you all for your well wishes and i will write her whole birth story later for now, i am going to ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/11/oh-boy-oh-boy-oh-boy/ Have some clips for you: Blooper #1 Blooper #2 The Real Message http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/10/happy-mothers-day-mom/ FIRST OFF: be assured: i have not had the baby nor am i even showing any signs of labor.  at all.  nothing.  please be patient everyone and stop calling/texting/emailing/IMing.  you are making me very anxious and i'm running out of nice things to respond with.  i know you're all really ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/09/massage/ star trek was totally worth sitting though with a full bladder for 2 hours and legs so swollen that i was in fear of a blood clot. seriously.  incredible. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/08/crazy-insane/ i have completely gotten over my boredom and anxiety over Algae not making an appearance.  i had at one point panicked thinking "oh no, does this mean i'll have a stubborn child???" well, i have learned to trust my little fetus.  yes yes, my darling Algae is not being stubborn.  what ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/07/our-kid-is-the-best/ Intrigued by the fact that Monday was Star wars day and disappointed that I didn't have a kid that day, I decided to check into the possibilities of other cool holidays that my squirming nugget could be born to. Today is: beverage day: which is a day in which we kick back ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/06/and-todays-holiday-is-holidays-are/ yea, so algae needs to come out today. today is star wars day and my child needs to be born on a very important day. please, algae, please. i want to be able to brag about this. sure, cinco de mayo is a worthy day...and may ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/04/ok-now-im-done/ yeay!  40 weeks! from day 1 of finding out to today! so here's the recap of our appt today: dilation=1-2 cm effacement=50% mucus plug=gone membranes=stripped (did NOT hurt like i was lead to believe it would) algae's head is very very low evidently (which explains all the pelvic floor discomfort in the mornings!) midwife said that everything looks ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/05/04/4-to-the-0/ so, in a burst of energy, i finished putting the last touches on algae's room. i'm so glad to have it all done! here is the progression! aunt sarah putting together the rocker from great aunt debi: the crib/trundle drawer from jason: odds and ends for the nursery: *drumroll* finished! door with beautiful ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/04/30/the-nursery-is-done/ to answer your question: YES, I am still pregnant. to answer your next question: YES, i will let you know when i go into labor. it is incredible how many calls/texts/emails/ims I get every day asking these things! seriously "ya'll"...when Algae comes out, it WON'T be a secret! it is ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/04/30/awesome-baby-stuff/ alright "ya'll"...you know i'm not the type to cry, but i admit that i did tear up a little when i saw this video: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/04/16/so-beautiful/ so we've made it to 37 weeks and are go for launch at any time!  lots of people have told me that when i reach this point i will be ready to send an eviction notice to Algae.  i'm not feeling that way yet.  sure, it would be great to ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/04/13/37-weeks/ Here's a how-to on putting together an Easter Egg Basket.  Actual work by Melinda with commentary by Christopher.  This is not serious...  Like everything else :) http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/04/12/how-to-easter-egg-baskets/ we had an amazing baby shower last week. here are some of the awesome things we got: travel system baby wrap carrier seahorse! play mat! cushy glider to rock my baby in actually received 2 of these! they are completely precious! bassinet crib! we also received cloth diapers, some storage baskets, ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/04/06/baby-shower/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMSIE!  ALGAE LOVES MUMSIE!!! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/04/06/tanti-auguri/ Well, in true Uncle Tim fashion, we ran out to get a video camera now that we're having a baby!  We're still getting used to it and working out how we're going to share files but for now, below is our first video.  It is about 19 minutes long and ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/04/06/apartment-walk-through/ this is amazing for years i tried to figure out how to describe my "style". well, i guess "kitschy" will do best http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/04/05/fantastic-blog/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/04/01/yet-another-video/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/03/29/join-the-party/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/03/27/so-true-and-amen-to-that/ so lately i have come to the conclusion that the majority of people have NO sense of humor.  please observe the following scenarios: scene I: at work customer: *calls* hi, i just bought the 3 little pigs play set and the 3rd pig is missing.  all the houses, 2 pigs, and the ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/03/26/what-the-world-needs-now-is-love-sweetactually-no-it-needs-a-sense-of-humor/ him: you know what sucks about this game is that when you die you start with no weapons me: i know what you mean.  in dragon warrior, if you die, you automatically respawn with your life and magic renewed, but they take half your money.  if you have 2 gold, they ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/03/14/gaming/ *warning* this post is an absolute RAMBLE.  you will probably find nothing interesting in this post.  i'm just recounting some random stuff. ********************* at our appointment with the midwife on tuesday, she let us know that algae is currently in breech.  although algae moves around a ton and still has plenty of ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/03/12/moxibustion/ we saw watchmen on saturday and it solidified my belief that i am just not into action movies.  i simply don't enjoy seeing people get hurt nor do i enjoy gratuitous sex.  even in imax. this morning, while i was making christopher breakfast, he began what i thought was going to ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/03/09/answer-dr-manhattan/ him & me: *sniffle* him: JINX! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/02/28/buy-me-a-coke/ i am the proud owner of the above item. it is one of the best household appliances i have EVER owned. (although mine is purple!) we have some insane mold here in portland and this steamer totally gets rid of it!  i am so excited to steam our whole ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/02/26/i-am-totally-in-love/ Week 3, just found out! Week 21 Week 22 Week 23 Week 24 Week 25 Week 26 Week 27 Week 28 Week 29 http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/02/21/more-belly-photos/ on the plus side, portland has any book i could ever wish for.  libraries are really well stocked and taken care of. on the negative side, this means that i tend to have to wait for books to be returned/transfered to my branch.  a small price to pay...i assure you. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/02/13/good-and-bad/ so i really really really REALLY REALLY want some chocolate chip cookie dough and cookies n cream ice cream.  i asked christopher if he'd go get me some and he said no.   about 15 minutes after i asked him, this is a conversation we had: him: will there be egg salad ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/02/11/wow/ have you ever wondered why pregnant women are always holding their bellies?  i have.  i never understood it.  i thought it was just to feel the baby kick or even to get attention.  but now i know different!  and i'm going to share the secret with you.  or at least ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/02/09/and-it-all-makes-sense/ zia: so do you have any names picked out? me: oh yes!  if it's a boy, his name will be link and if it's a girl, her name will be loxley zia: *pause* oh...those are...different me: (prepared for the knowing disapproval of names that aren't "jayden" or "ava") yea, we want to be ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/02/04/what-a-future/ well made fan video of one of my favorite eisley songs: probably posted before, but SO beautiful: i know i've posted this song before, but it's a new video subject...and a heck of a song: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/02/03/sing-a-song/ new record: i peed 6 times in one hour. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/01/26/record/ i have the best husband in the world.  proof: when i wake up at night with itchy feet, he wakes up and puts lotion on them he makes me breakfast every morning (as well as lunch and dinner most days too...although that will change when he starts his new job on feb. ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/01/23/the-best/ so today the status of the job i really want went from "under review by hr" to "under review by hiring department" which means that i could get a call within the next few days!  the position starts on jan 26th and so i know i won't be in pain ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/01/05/keep-those-prayers-coming/ i have only made a couple resolutions in my life at new years.  i actually stuck with them too.  one was to wear more lip gloss and the other was not to buy cheap nail polish.  this year i decided to make it "read a book a week".  i actually ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2009/01/03/and-a-happy-new-year-to-you/ *calls joann fabrics* me: hi, do you carry kwik sew patterns? her: yes!  we have it's so easy and a lot of others.  was there a certain number you were looking for? me: 3324 her: 3324...hmm...any particular size? me: small preferably her: hmm...do you know if that is by simplicity or mccalls? me: no, it's by kwik ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/12/27/joanns/ on Christmas eve: him: your pizza is getting cold.  are you going to eat it? me: i'm very succeptable to cheese burn. ************** today: him: eat your grilled cheese before it gets cold! me: i told you!  i am succeptable to cheese burn! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/12/27/dangerous-food/ it is leslie hall. oh my goodness. she is hilarious. proof: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/12/18/i-have-a-new-hero/ most asked questions: q: when are you due? a: according to my calculations, May 3 but according to the first sonogram, May 7 q: do you know the sex? a: no q: are you going to find out? a: no, we think it will be the coolest surprise on the planet! q: then how will you know ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/12/17/questions/ Christopher and I are having an alien.  Yes, I have an octopus growing inside my uterus.  We found out 2 days after I arrived in Florida. We didn't want to announce it till after the first trimester, but them decided to wait longer so we could be together to tell ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/12/14/i-can-delay-no-longer/ yes my friends, i am going home today! w00t! and yes, i know i didn't keep you all updated with what i've been doing here...mostly because nothing has been worth writing about but that will all be changing. i will be posting a lot more once i'm back ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/12/11/my-stint-in-pergatory-is-over/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/11/26/me/ matthew sent me the following video which absolutely cracked my shite up!  please know though that i have already sent out my away ballot...not telling you who i voted for though and i'm sure you could NEVER figure it out right? tee hee! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/10/25/my-brother-is-hilarious/ christopher sent me a nasty email the other day telling me to update this for all you n00bs out there.  it really hurt my feelings!  he called me "phag"!  i cried for days, even though it's only been about 24 hours. *sigh* ok, so i've been up to a lot, but also ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/10/22/as-per-request/ shanna and i went to popcorn kingdom last night. i HIGHLY recommend it! especially the creamy dill and salt/vinegar popcorn. we also picked up our own political pez. mine (donkey of course) is she-man and her's (not that she's a *shudder* repub...just likes elephants) is named he-ra. ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/09/13/oh-and/ ok, i'm still alive and kickin "ya'll" here's the deal: i am in florida until december 11th finishing my internship.  it's a super job that is so sci fi that it would blow your mind.  basically, not only do i do individual therapy, but i also provide eeg administration for well, ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/09/13/still-here/ i have just found the most amazing books in history. they are coloring textbooks. specifically, the human brain coloring book. it is INCREDIBLE! what i find bizarre is how these books are not the norm. it's probably because the idea of a coloring book is ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/08/20/where-have-you-been-all-my-life/ I GOT AN INTERNSHIP! HALLELUJAH! FINALMENTE! the only problem is that i have to go out of state to do it. i'll be away from home for 15 weeks. but, after i'm done, i will then have a world of opportunity ahead of me. just need ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/08/18/and-what-a-3rd-posting-today-it-is/ someday i will get some pretty pictures from etsy. the following artists are amazing: for nursery art: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/08/18/etsy/ uh, happy anniversary darling christopher!...last saturday... walking to get breaking dawn at midnight 8/2: random portland pictures: crosswalk paint is such a pretty green! baby doll on the roof http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/08/18/ermoops/ i got some tarot cards for my birthday and i've been playing around with them a lot lately. (working part time will do that to a girl) i was recently looking up some fun spreads to try out and came across this one. now, i don't take ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/08/17/prediction/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/08/15/aw-yeahhh-boiiii/ recent bands i've been devouring: someone still loves you boris yeltson (best track=think i want to die) harry and the potters (*lol*) delerium (who will be in portland sept 12!) midlake (best track=roscoe) imogen heap (best track=speeding cars) camera obscura (all good tracks!) bic runga (again, all good tracks) http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/08/13/music/ i just finished final fantasy x. wooh. took me about 80 hours. crazy. i didn't even have all the celestial weapons. the ending wasn't so hard as it was long. you had like, 3 big bosses and then all your aeons to get ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/08/07/its-over/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/07/30/1121/ so i've given up charting my basal body temp. i just don't think it's going to work for me. even though i had a good thermometer, wake up faithfully at the same time every morning, and followed the guidelines of checking and charting before doing anything else (even ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/07/26/isnay-on-the-asalbay/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/07/24/kanesodfinv/ ice cream machine is the best neopets game ever http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/07/19/yum/ *******pregnancy update******** i am going to start monitoring my basal body temperature so if anyone has done this, could you let me know if it worked for you? i read a lot about it (mostly from this and this site) but could use any advice you might have for ensuring ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/07/19/cupcake-party/ ************************** fabbity fab band: dirty martini ************************** fabbity fab book: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/07/13/to-entertain/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/07/13/had-this-on-a-45/ i feel almost like myself with very few exceptions. thought i'd give an update on my super cool life first off, the owner of the toy store i work at said she might buy and sell costumes i make in the store. i've made a few examples for ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/07/08/much-better/ I have always cried when I'm happy and have always felt embarrassed about it.  Sometimes the simplest things are so amazing that I can't handle it and shed a tear or two.  I read a quote today that made me feel a lot better about it.: "Beauty of whatever kind, in ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/07/01/he-saidshe-said/ alright already! i realize that i haven't been writing and i finally have the strength to give an update/explanation. i would like to preface the following with a caveat: i am not pregnant (yet/that i know of). when i am, i will tell you all alright so recently i stopped taking ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/06/26/to-explain/ as everyone knows, addiction can be an inherited trait. so, being a junkie for pepperoncini myself, the little girl in this video is probably not a long shot from how mine will be someday. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/06/25/i-have-glimpsed-my-future-daughter/ loved the book and hope that Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist will not suck as a movie http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/06/21/hope-its-good/ it would take hours to post the long passed due update, so i've decided to break it down into smaller posts in hopes of maintaining my sanity. in this post: state sign pictures & maps! now, i have no doubt that you are all on the edge of your seats to see ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/06/19/starting-slow/ no update.  worked on the apt all day and ready to crash...will try tomorrow http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/06/16/meepy/ beautiful girl, beautiful song, beautiful everything BIG update coming probably tomorrow. i have a week off and will be posting a lot from the last month. ps i had a dream last night that michelle obama was a good friend of mine and i had a pool party with her and ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/06/15/beautiful-song/ we got hooked up today!  yeah internet!  our stuff came on sunday and i've been unpacking in the hours between work.  oh, i got a job, did i tell you?  yeah, christoph asked what i'd be doing with my time until my internship began in late august to which i ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/06/10/hello-internet/ we're here!  we had a great trip and made in by monday afternoon.  we have been apartment hunting ever since and think we found a winner this morning. just need to fill out the apps and wait for our stuff! will update more later http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/28/nous-sommes-arrive/ we are leaving tomorrow afternoon and will be taking the oregon trail (no joke, seriously) to get to portland. no internet between now and then, but hey, the pioneers didn't have it so why should we. i wish i had had time to make a bonnet...oh well adieu! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/21/portland-or-bust/ usps has one of those voice automated help lines instead of actual operators. below is my conversation with "IT" it: for change of address, say change of address me: change of address it: if this is a family move, say family me: family it: if this is a temporary move, say temporary me: HELP! it: sure, ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/19/usps/ we're back and i have much to say. i do not have time at the moment, but i wanted to provide you with this article to better explain why we are moving to portland.  over 75k people showed up to rally for my home boy obama.  i am ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/18/updates/ off to ohio for our tour.... itenerary: 5/10 7:00 am: leave for zanesville 5/10 7:00 pm dinner with angie 5/11 visit with maternal side of family/visit paternal grandparents graves 5/12 11:00 am lunch with sarah/drive to toledo 5/13 visit with rachel 5/14 REUNITE WITH <3SARAH<3 5/16 PRINCE CASPIAN! 5/17 5:00 pm going away party 5/18 9:45 am church 5/18 noon return ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/10/vacation/ alright, so the following video isn't real (note: the onion), but it is probably not far from the truth! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/07/lol-rofl-lmao/ ok, i'm convinced. robert pattinson makes a good edward cullen. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/07/never-thought-id-wish-for-winter/ ahem. for those of you that have informed me of your opinion that graduate school "isn't real work" i would like to offer you a small peek into the reality of the matter. i admit that i never took these comments to heart as the opinion holders have ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/06/visual-proof/ notice: my new wedding gift policy is as follows: couples will not receive anything until they reach their 1 year anniversary.  in "high risk" cases, a 3 year anniversary will be needed before any money leaves my pocket. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/04/policy-change/ What were you cooking/baking ten years ago? pasta. that's about all i remember making. oh, and scrambled pancakes (this is where you don't make round pancakes but just scramble the batter like you would eggs) What were you cooking/baking one year ago? i started my adventures in indian cooking about a ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/03/kitchen-survey/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/05/03/snicker/ CUPCAKES! ********************** LATTE ART ********************** david midthunder (meyowww): (fyi, my husband gave me permission to look at native american men because he knows i think they are pretty) http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/30/eye-candy/ NO MORE NIGHT CLASSES EVER!  i hope. LAST CLASS=THURSDAY 10:30!!! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/29/one-left-yall/ this morning i have discovered something that shall alter my life forever.  as many of you may be aware, i have had a long history of fearing jersey knit fabric projects.  if you knew this, please make sure you are sitting down before reading further. long have i avoided projects that ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/26/seasons-dont-fear-the-reaper/ TargetDate = "05/01/2008 2:10 PM"; BackColor = "white"; ForeColor = "#3C4543"; CountActive = true; CountStepper = -1; LeadingZero = true; DisplayFormat = "%%D%% Days, %%H%% Hours, %%M%% Minutes, %%S%% Seconds."; FinishMessage = "Until I have finished all my educational requirements for my degree!"; Until I have finished all course ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/17/countdown/ KANW;OEINVCXORLKJFDNVC 16 MORE DAYS LNA;EOIDHVNC;OIAERSHNGVCOIALHEKNRDSFGVO;ALEIKRDSNFG http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/15/aleoidfnv/ i'm currently writing a paper about predator using a social psychology focus. i've been wanting to write this paper for years now and am excited to defend my favorite warrior. a major strength to the paper is my comparison of predators to spartans. there was an amazing ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/14/vid/ my darling and i went to the frist last weekend to see the monet to dali exhibit. we saw pretty things, played in the family area (fabulous place for kids!), and were reprimanded for "taking pictures" of the art (which we weren't...more later) by a subterranean troll woman. love!: ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/12/play-date/ got bored and search wiki for my name i was laughing my bum off because i was also a hyper kid! so funny that whoever made the page described me as a little girl. i don't know about you, but i absolutely love cute/funny animal videos/pictures. a great site is ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/11/i-swear-i-didnt-write-the-page/ dinner thursday does anyone remember those magic eye puzzles from the 90's? i had to write a list for a class recently of 10 things that i do well. i didn't think about it at the time, but i should have listed seeing these pictures. i found some ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/07/magic-eye/ am i reading this right? baby shave gel? do babies need shaved? http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/06/double-take/ no baby.  just tried to give people heart attacks.  too bad i was at work/school from 8:30 am-8:00 pm or else i could have enjoyed answering the frantic phone calls. april fools, ya'll. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/02/im-no-bakery/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/04/01/coming-to-you-thanksgiving-08/ the other day we had an incredible attack of fog: so i made vegetable samosas and mattar paneer: although the items are insanely expensive and i don't see myself actually purchasing anything, this store has some amazing things like this and this and this yankee candle company ceases to amaze ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/30/oh-mel-what-cold-feet-you-have/ so i thought naming our son link was going to be controversial...our daughter might just be named Yuna. how did people name their children before video games? http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/27/my-new-heroeserrr-heroines/ i have added some security features to by blog.  it isn't likely, but in the future if you find an error message when trying to access my site, rest assured that my site has not been deleted or moved.  just contact me (which you should already have the contact ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/26/new-site-status/ who has the best husband in the free world? me. tonight i came home to tofu lasagna w/ garlic bread....AND FINAL FANTASY X!!! he is my favorite person and makes me smile! other than that, i was rooting through some pictures and found a series i started on the boat ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/24/709/ alice photo shoot http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/21/fabulous/ *addendum* By letting it go it all gets done. -Lao Tzu http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/20/major-rant/ this is what lauren would call my "little girl haircut"   http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/17/new-dew/ panama city waste disposal at it's finest a girl in heaven: mom in wonderland: ********people who look like people update********* once again, i had no camera, but i swear i saw someone who looked like a middle aged clemmie from reno 911. i did, however, have a camera on hand when ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/16/i-came-through/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/16/take-me-to-xanadu/ i used to rock out to this song back in the old days! i had not seen the video (which is quite strange) but man, the song is still incredible! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/13/cruxshadows/ is it just me or does anyone else find a striking resemblance between cindy mccain and evil lyn from masters of the universe? http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/11/is-it-possible/ storybook homes has our dream home plans. click here then search the book for "kew". THAT is my future home. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/10/gingerbread-for-me/ spring break was AMAZING this year. istopher and i had a blast with my mum. we had sushi, went boating in the ocean, played trivia at b-dubs, soaked in the hot tub (so good for sore muscles), flew a kite, walked on the beach, played with katie (mum's ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/03/10/no-photo-cord/ i am proud to announce that i will be living only 5 hours away from forks, wa in the near future, setting of the twilight series books.  as if the goonies tour isn't enough, i get to do the twilight tour! now i just need to find someone as ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/27/forks-wa/ addictive game alert: notpron me: do you smell cinnamon rolls? him: it's probably the bacon. me: *pause* *stare* since when does bacon smell like cinnamon rolls? him: well, these are honey glazed me: oh. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/27/snow-day-please/ some interesting things i overheard recently: "you could fly this plane from atlanta to panama city beach on 42 pounds of potatoes"-random passenger behind me "we have a redneck walmart in my town"-random person behind me at a training session for work "piglet?...why...are you swimming...in the popcorn?" -pooh dooce had a great link on ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/23/ghee-for-me/ sarah & matt <3...couldn't find a maggie dog, but monkey will do right? i am totally making sarah's dress in real life now!  it's uber cute. and yes, matt does normally look like that.  jeans.  that's it. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/16/oops-i-did-it-again/ bored as heck, i was roaming around the internet and found this site so i spent a good portion of my life making me and istopher! here we are outside our gingerbread house...with our dog schmee! i might get addicted to this site, so watch out. by the by...i never realized ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/16/me-schmee-and-a-bumblebee/ What Famous Student Are You? Are you a N00B? Find out at LiquidGeneration.com! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/13/my-productive-snow-day/ i was reading about things women should avoid during pregnancy and found some very interesting advice.  my favorite are as follows: You Should Avoid Stress Stress at work is defined as, "high psychological demands from work activities, and low decision-making powers on the job" You Should Avoid Tick Bites Tick ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/12/hurah/ BEFORE YOU READ ANY FURTHER! i found an almost too good to be true deal on ebay for bamboo needles. i got a lot of them and they are fabulous. here is the seller's store if you wanted to check them out. the shipping took a ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/10/how-to-knit-a-predalian/ amazing recipe http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/08/mediterranean-chikn/ i have the most wonderful husband in the world.  period. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/08/647/ first off, a couple movies: juno is a flippin hilarious movie the bucket list is not bad. great performances and some funny scenes. (i.e. jack nickelson: "Here's something to remember when you're older Thomas - never pass up a bathroom, never waste a hard-on, and never trust a fart.") and here ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/03/an-attempt-at-art/ sarah: here is a video of my promise fulfilled. i got grandma to reenact dialogue from everyone's favorite unicorn drama CLICK HERE and you shall be rewarded with some belly laughs. and give it a sec to load. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/03/for-sarah/ no, it's not what you think. this is our new venture into adulthood...a real tv stand. yummy dinner; salsa and black bean soup: florida was great! it was a little cold the first couple days, but the last day was excellent. here's a small photo story: leaving my baby :( grandpa, ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/02/03/a-new-adult-product/ me: it freaking snowed and the car is covered. do you know where the ice scraper is? him: no...just use the scraper for the grill. me: oh yeah. i'm sure steel wool would be great on the windshield. ps can anyone else find the death face in this picture? http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/01/31/i-hate-snow/ *grandpa asleep on the couch* aunt debi: *wisper* look at grandpa me: *lol* *ahem* GOLF BALLS! him: *opens eyes* everyone: *LMAO* *ROFL* http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/01/27/funny-boy/ i regret not asking my mother to stop sooner so i could take a picture of a port a potty that (I SWEAR) was the color of this text. *sniff* we tried to get back to 2nd ct and sherman street so i could get proof that i'd ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/01/27/i-regret-things/ me: grandpa, "what trilogy was 'book of the millennium,' in an amazon.com reader poll?" grandpa: *lol* oh...harry potter! me: grandpa, that's 7 books, this is a trilogy. think! they made movies out of them! there were hobbits! grandpa: *lol* me: it's called the lord of the rings trilogy. so, what's ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/01/27/oh-and-another-thing/ we played trivial pursuit tonight...so freaking hilarious. my grandfather cried he was laughing so hard! here are some highlights of my interaction with him: me: grandpa "what sport is played with a three-pound hockey puck?" him: hmm...hockey...hmmm me: ok, what would a 3 pound puck do? everyone around: SIIIINNNNKKKKK him: oh...i don't know... everyone: ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/01/26/trivial-pursuitthe-best-laugh-ever/ i'm off to florida today to see mom. just in time too as it has started to snow in the great city of clarksville. ew. i am going to have fantastic chocolate and my grandma to make me an endless plate of grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches. i am also ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/01/24/florida/ before: during: after: pretty red head yum yums!! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/01/21/the-5-hour-hair-style/ if you go to see cloverfield take Dramamine! we had to leave after about 30 minutes because i was almost throwing up and istopher had a headache. i understand that they were trying to have realistic camera shots for how people would react if a monster attacked their ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/01/20/public-service-announcement-for-the-motion-sick/ him: *holds up a box of mini candy canes purchased in december 2005* we're going to give these out next halloween me: *laugh* *pause* are you serious? him: about giving these out?  dead serious.  it will be an experiment. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/01/13/when-thrifty-goes-to-far/ we're back. going to sleep. have lots to tell. i/we spent the time there doing the following things in random order: going to the beach knitting looking at pretty things eating great food counting gingerbread houses driving reading thinking analyzing watching b rated horror movies listening to rain walking going to really unique stores (goodwills there are fairy breeding grounds i swear!) oregon ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2008/01/07/i-want-to-live-in-a-gingerbread-house/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/12/16/judge-judy-for-president-seriously/ hendrick...that's the name of our new camera. couldn't get the pink cause i was too anxious to wait to get it when we got to oregon. got black instead. still rocks. i am in love! hendrick's brother my first picture: his first picture (and no, i have no clue ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/12/14/first-pix/ i've been wanting a new camera for a little while. mine works fine, but is on the lower end of mega pixels so i can't take very detailed pictures of my projects. well...as luck would have it, we will be getting a new camera for christmas! YEAY! here she is and ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/12/14/snap-snap/ although i will also be knitting up a storm, i have many books to get through over the break: i finished the other day. it was alright. nothing big. some great cd's: we leave for oregon on monday.  i'm super psyched! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/12/13/reading-list-for-break/ IT'S HERE IT'S HERE! doesn't leo tolstoy look like gimli? = http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/12/07/golden-compass-today/ the bible isn't all boring kids. proof http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/12/03/and-now-for-something-completely-different/ if you didn't see my comment response, here's the video tutorial on those fabric cuffs: http://www.threadbanger.com/episode/THR_20071025 http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/12/01/ps-momaka-deb/ here are some amazing things: (ps no, don't get them for me. i just think they are neato) lamp amazing brownie pan! yesss! i used to eat play-do. now i can smell like it better than the one i have to put a towel over cutie patooty *sniff* it's so beautiful lol with school ending soon, ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/12/01/presents/ so once upon a time i talked about getting rid of my wedding rings. well, i have found some more possible alternatives. in the end, i'll probably end up having several rings that i can mix and match. i used to like the idea of having the ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/30/ring-ring-ring-ring-keep-on-breathing/ him: *looks at milk carton in fridge**scoff* aw! 11/22! baby, we're out of milk me: no, there's a new carton on the door. him: oh *takes the new carton LEAVES the expired carton* this seems to be a running theme in our relationship. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/29/ha-cha-cha/ lindsay: people are always worried about hurting my feelings. if i did a crappy job, i want you to tell me. don't be afraid to tell me i'm not good at this. me: don't worry. if we had a problem with you it would be about your personality ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/29/i/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/29/oh-yeah/ *in a staff meeting* boss: commencement is at 2 pm on the 14th me: i'll be sleeping boss: you'll be sleeping at 2 pm? me: oh wait, is that the 14th?  no, i'll be saving hyrule from the twilight realm.  they are all counting on me. all: *blank stares* me: you know, legend of zelda? boss: *looks ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/29/link-has-come-to-towncome-to-save-the-pretty-zelda/ like monty python? here's a great vid site me: *pee* *turn on water* him: why are you wasting gallons of water? me: i can't wash my hands in cold water, can i? him: some people in tennessee don't even have water. me: look, it wasn't brown so i didn't flush it down! see, ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/27/muuhhuuuhuuuhaahahaa/ long vacation. full of stuff. will have to post later. but... ...something quick... the official "i need a haircut" picture: the official "wow, the stylist didn't butcher me" picture: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/27/wolly-golly/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/19/i-need-to-learn-how-to-do-thisits-amazing/ "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."-JRR Tolkien he should have added that instead we value sex, money, and prestige. what a waste. all those things do is make people miserable as you always have to work ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/19/explosive-action/ completely finished the first cuff and it's really cute. i have 5 others done except for the buttons (need to fit to the wrist of the receiver) http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/18/the-best-one/ fabric cuff fever: just need them to dry then i can put the buttons and elastic on. n00bage:  the best game ever (kinda): http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/18/hello-starshine-the-earth-says-hello/ beowulf. bad. badbadbadbadbad. i don't know why i gave it a chance. absolutely awful. not even the 3D action was enough to keep me interested for more than 30 minutes. drag on drag on drag on. i will say that it was very well filmed. ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/17/i-shake-my-head-in-dismay/ here's the first spittle from a baby on my shirt! a total http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/17/oh-do-i-have-tales/ Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.-Edgar Allen Poe As our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it.-Albert Einstein soooooooo true!!! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/15/life-is-too-short-to-wear-ugly-clothes/ if you are very very very distantly related to someone whom you have never met, but they send you a wedding invite...should you still send a gift? i doubt it. i'm not going to. so i was checking for ideas for a yankee swap i'll be attending over thanksgiving ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/12/willy-wonka-the-amazing-chocolateer/ can't wait: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/10/a-raaaat-tat-tat/ here's a fantastic wallpaper martian child is one of the best movies i have seen all year. my love for john cusack is now solidified. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/09/thanks-to-istopher/ "It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself."-Eleanor Roosevelt i was going to post this quote as my email signature, but i think some people would get offended as i am usually being emailed by someone asking me to do something they don't want ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/09/how-true/ i have finally figured out why i keep smelling patchouli everywhere i go!  it's because i put that yankee candle tart "purrchouli" in my camisole drawer....so when i put one on...there you have it.  mystery solved.  and i didn't even need scooby. but hey hey, what's the deal with everyone starting ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/09/eureka/ i gave a classmate a stress ball and a cherry tootsie roll this morning cause she was having a rough few days of it. after doing so, a girl standing next to her said that i was "scary". huh? what does that mean? how can someone ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/06/i-didnt-read-the-fine-print-i-suppose/ i saw that orbit has 10 flavors of gum in the check out lines of target. bulldogs and chimps. the perfect combo: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/04/chewy/ halloween breakfast: death in the rearview: einstein bagel's mascot: halloween edgar allen poe signature for dinner taste the rainbow x men sign outside my office window yeah! new sweater. only took about 3 hours. great knit fabric at a major discount: lastly, i started reading ender's ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/04/its-all-about-the-nookie/ A friend is one before whom I may think aloud.-Ralph Waldo Emerson A woman is like a tea bag- you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.-Eleanor Roosevelt http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/11/01/you-think-thats-funny-gigantor/ i have done it.  i have defended my research and was given the most incredible "congratulations" i have ever been given in my life. i do not know how to describe the way i feel right now.  it is the most amazing sense of accomplishment i have ever had. it has ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/31/no-words-to-describe-my-feelings/ my fate will be decided between 2-3 pm october 31st.  prayers are always welcome.  my presentation is designed to be the most amazing event in my committee's life, but, we'll see. G.H.O.S.T. was super fun!  since everyone in my group was affiliated with psychology, we spent some time devising evil psychological ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/29/lets-go-clap-clap-de-fense-clap-clap/ candy donations and posters for the G.H.O.S.T. event on sunday (all gathered and created by yours truly). the posters are 32x22 so don't be fooled by their small picture here! our alex de large pumpkin: there is a http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/26/break-me-off-a-piece-of-that-fancy-feast/ costume complete.   not perfect, but dang, not bad either. so i took some spooky pictures of the building i work in.  wonderfully halloweeny http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/25/not-bad-for-8-hours/ how can the bad be good?  it's ironic that everything has both qualities. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/23/low-la-la-do-do/ "I was rub-a-dub-dubing in the bath tub and thought maybe you would like to go snorkeling with me in the ocean again, or maybe in the backyard if the rain continues to fall. Sound good? I was thinking that maybe we could make some fish friends and then we could ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/23/let-me-count-the-ways/ i was playing with my hair today and put it in a side braid. later, when i saw it in a mirror, i had my annual costume ephiphany. i shall be violet baudelaire this year. my hair looked just like hers in the movie. boo boopy ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/22/the-costume/ i don't know why i thought of this, but i would just like to get it out there that i really think it's cruel and malicious for people to try to fool vegetarians into eating meat. i remember so many times where someone tried to tell me that the ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/21/something-wicked-this-way-comes/ i wish the camera did it justice, but it's really nice! i think i'll make another over winter break! risotto parmigiano: great books: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/21/operation-complete/ me: i feel like pooh run over seven times him: you just said twice when i got home. how is it possible to be seven now? me: it's rush hour. LOL FREAKING CHICKEN WING LOL! I could not at any age be content to take my place in a corner by the fireside ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/20/the-queen-of-comebacks/ i have sent the manifesto to all my committee members.  cross your fingers.  i hope to defend the paper on halloween.  i am completely zonked.  my brain needs a vacation.  i really feel like crying because i am so relieved.  but, i can't until after i defend.  i cannot get ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/19/da-da-da/ here's some pictures of coolness: here are some pictures of the cloudy lightning we had tonight: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/18/click/ SARAH BARRA! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRETTYNESS! YOU ARE MY FAVORITE MACHO NACHO! ahem. candy apple evolution delicioso, but i have to say that this is the beginning and end of my candy apple making ventures. i am a caramel apple girl through ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/18/rolley-polley/ congrats to me! i only have a small number of random mistakes to correct....then i can defend my paper!!! i was so happy that i danced a jig! great jrr tolkien quote i read today: Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens. it really says a lot ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/17/bawk-bawk-cluck-cluck/ i love: this chica http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/16/the-snozberries-taste-like-snozberries/ loverly ladies that i loverly love   De favoriete neef   Die beste Schwägerin grande soeur http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/16/pretty-prettiness/ just dirt, but so pretty... lovely lunch: olive tapenade... festive treat... pricey, but worth it!... my very own iorek byrnison... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/16/a-day-of-gustal-pleasure/ introducing...the jacket. ...and a vest i whipped up... "excalibur" spaghetti squash <3 i started reading tonight. it isn't half bad... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/15/ta-da/ him: *exasperated* mel, these tortillas expired a month ago! me: so use the new ones then him: *throws expired tortillas BACK INTO the fridge and removes new ones* http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/15/its-the-little-things/ Lemme just talk to you for a second about something that I think is good for America: caramel apples, ... I had one last night. Delicious. Not talking about candy apples. I think candy apples are a danger! You crack 'em, they're very sharp. You candy apple crowd need to ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/14/a-weemaway-a-weemaway/ fall break is here and so is operation make a suit. i sent off my 3rd draft yesterday and so i will not have to work on the wretched thing until later. hmm....do i want to make the suit right now though? i don't really need it now. ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/12/golfers-gophers/ my. brain. is. getting. died. i. write. and. not. a. thing. more. i. i. i.  need. sleep. i. think. version. 3. is. done. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/10/i-am-about-to-tip-over/ i just got out of my meeting with the chair of my research committee and i'm feeling a bit overwhelmed.  i was really confident in my paper which she actually was as well, but i wasn't prepared for how much she liked it.  basically she thinks i should defend the ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/08/um/ i don't think i'd be able to live with myself if we didn't have a halloweeny weekend activity.  it's late and now i won't be able to sleep...but yeah!  caramel apples! the finest galas in all of tennessee the usual suspects nut crushing (dang, i need to clean my ring...) ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/07/we-had-to/ i have just sent off my second draft.  i am actually quite confident that it will be met with positive regard.  i am still nervous, but God wrote this paper so how can God be wrong.  thanks for all your prayers! *sigh* we didn't do anything halloweeny this weekend...i wanted to ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/07/version-21-complete/ i have just put the finishing touches on my second draft. i have created a 28 page research paper totaling 7186 words. i have been hyper stressed out about it. but i am done with this draft, and i am pretty sure i covered all the issues ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/05/i-dont-even-know-where-my-brain-is/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/04/aaawwww-this-looks-so-fun/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/04/hardy-har-har/ m a zing http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/03/fantastico/ i did an exercise in class tonight which was really enlightening.  we were given a list of values and asked to choose the ten most important to use.  then we were asked to widdle them  down to 5.  i chose: creativity, family happiness, integrity, autonomy, and helping others.  they were ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/02/what-a-whammy/ wowwity wow wow. i love rob zombie. halloween was fantastic! i loved the fact that he didn't "remake" it so much as expanded on the story. and i must say, i feel a lot of empathy for mr. myers. so i had to skip class and this ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/01/kicking-off-the-season/ *click* adios myspace. so i will be drowning myself in vitamin c today. scratchy throat with mucous and pressure on my chest...not pretty. here i come http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/10/01/bye-bye-birdie/ i have this widget on my google page that boasts an array of "things to ponder." the purpose is to make an observation such as "why do we park in driveways and drive in parkways?" that have seemingly no explanation or are just logically fallible. what i have ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/30/there-are-answers-out-there/ delecata squash pie: yummy blueberry muffins: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/30/please-dont-get-sick/ my new hobby...making lists of things i want to do http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/30/oh-butternut-i-love-you/ making an amazing dinner: featuring sautéed leeks: another hilarious thing i found at the store: actually good beer (and festive!): http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/30/antidisestablishmentarianism/ i've been consistent for years now. Your Type is INFJ Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging it's me and ghandi. so me...and again http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/29/never-fails/ i was taken on a date last night.  it was good. the waiter called us amigos every time he came to our table.  the service was the fastest ever.  i swear that it took less than 5 minutes to get our food. i picked up a book about scotland yesterday and ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/29/hola-amigos/ let's say someone is in a fix. let's say this someone asks you to help. let's say you gladly help them out although it is an inconvenience for you. let's say that when you finish whatever it is they asked you to do (which you actually went ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/27/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar/ what do you think: a glimpse into my days: one that came in the mail today: oh, one more i just found in the chi sigma iota newsletter: i was sitting in the sunshine yesterday afternoon and was serenaded by some birds, but evidently the video is too large to upload to this ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/26/welcome-to-thunderdome/ i met with my committee chair yesterday.  she said my paper was one of the best rough drafts she had ever read and that she had the utmost confidence in my knowledge of the subject.  all i have to do now is to go into more detail in each section.  ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/25/papier/ why i wear my earphones in public: 1. while waiting in line at einstein bagels-"dude, i was so trashed last night...i was throwing furniture off a balcony..." 2. while walking up some stairs-"you stupid. you ain't all that...." 3. waiting in line at linen's and things-"(on cell phone) i told you to ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/23/is-there-parsley-in-my-teeth/ bush-"most Democrats are (more) afraid of irritating a left-wing group like MoveOn.org ... than they are of irritating the United States military." um, yeah. they should be afraid of irritating moveon.org...why? because they represent 3.3 million Americans. it's not the organization per se, it's the people. the ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/23/well-duh/ water is really incredible isn't it? i know that sounds like a lame question but really...it's amazing. i was washing my hands and just began staring at the water running over them. it was bubbling and looked like a waterfall coming down the sides. so insane ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/23/so-simple-yet-so-amazing/ ok, i don't normally trash talk, but there are a couple of people that just get me going.  unfortunately there are few people trustworthy enough to expel your word vomit onto as most of them are inclined to either 1. tell you that's not nice.  2. tell the person you ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/22/dear-goodness/ lol i was invited to join a new girls roller derby by a complete stranger.  evidently someone gave her my name and said i'd be good. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/22/roller-girl/ so i spent a good bit of time updating my celluloid and playlist sections with fun things to play with. i had a full day. i had a funny thing happen which wouldn't be funny to anyone but me because you had to be there. why i love goodwill: ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/22/oh-woe-is-me-oh-woe-is-mei-used-to-have-a-hampster-tree/ i am actually really looking forward to cooking this fall. this surprises me as i have so many recipes that can only be made in summer (without breaking the bank). but, i have just discovered a lot of really great fall type recipes. pumpkin pancakes, homemade applesauce, hot cider, ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/22/fall-will-tast-really-good/ make sure to vote for threadheads! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/21/new-threadheads/ i have to say that by now i shouldn't be surprised at all when someone is rude to me for seemingly no reason.  here's today's example: i was making copies in the library.  i turned to go back to my desk.  i notice a larger female looking at me.  i look ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/21/why-are-people-so-rude/ i am deleting my myspace and old email account. i have replaced them with a new and improved username. email my old acct for details if i somehow missed you in my mass email.  all this crazy business will go down on october 1. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/21/big-changes/  words cannot describe how wonderful this salad was: working on my paper following my yellow brick road fantastic bumper stickers: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/20/ho-hum/ i just sent off my rough draft.  cross your fingers and pray for me.  i'll find out monday how i faired.  i have a really nervous stomach right now.  yikes. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/19/golly-sandra/ have you ever met someone who just looked like they were dumb? i don't mean mentally retarded or downs syndrome...i mean they just look stupid. the faces they make especially. i have met many of them. RESEARCH UPDATE: zoinks. i don't remember the last time i was ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/18/ha-ha/ i swear i'm still working on my scarf...proof: but i got obsessed with this pattern yesterday. it is the most complex pattern i've ever done. my hands are already aching i really loved my wedding dress, but dang...this is so beautiful!: http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/16/drive-an-suvlets-make-alaska-tropical/ <-------hilariosity at it's best i heard a 3 year old girl, who had just picked up a board game in the toy store say "oh baby, we need this!" great pattern! http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/15/265/ i got a lot of my paper written today.  my head is swimmy.  tomorrow we continue our adventures in research land http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/14/youre-being-very-undude/ for some reason i couldn't sleep past 5 am. oh yeah, it's armegeddon day. today dear readers i will be attempting to write part of my rough draft for my research paper. sat and sun will see much of the same. what do you do when ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/14/its-game-time/ my watch is 6 days slow.  how is this possible?  i hadn't worn it in a few months, but the time was still correct; only the date had changed.  i took a picture of it because i thought it was hilarious in a very alice in wonderlandish way.  while doing ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/13/mad-tea-party/ don't you just love it when it goes for months without raining? not only that, but temperatures range from 90-110? oh...and then one day suddenly drop temperatures to 60-80 degrees? none of that transition! none of that gradual cooling. i'm talking the real deal here ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/12/why-i-just-looove-tennesseea-sarcastic-report/ home made pot pie (soy "chicken"): home made polenta take 1: ahhh...a relaxing sunday afternoon... ....reading about how self-efficacy effects employment opportunities http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/09/mimsy-were-the-borogoves/ so as i am an adult now, i should probably own a suit. i looked for one at j crew but realized that i wasn't quite ready to spring $285 on a jacket and $175 on pants. so begins operation make a suit. i found this fabric on uber ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/09/operation-make-a-suit/ first: my camera card decided to die, so no pictures till it's replaced. second: l.j.: i finished your mint chocolate dress and am shipping it soon...(happy birthday) third: fuuuun story about the mall.  i was leaving through borders.  they have their  calendars out already so i was just glancing around when i ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/08/fun-at-the-mall/ here's a quick look at your future lady: i finished 2 dresses in the last couple days: and egg masala: the room right next to my office: another office space moment: oh, and here's me as an adult.  monday-friday from 9-1pm only: professional clothes are extremely uncomfortable.  this dress, as you can see, ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/05/psstlj/ broiled polenta/mozzarella/marinara dessert=pomegranate http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/03/yummmmmmmity/ clean out your purse and find out... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/03/dude-wheres-my-pen/ we bought a mini grill today and a whole new world of cuisine is now open to us. what i found funny though was that istopher was stuck in the kitchen preparing food and doing dishes while i put together the grill... dinner was yummy! vegi ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/02/gender-role-reversal/ house wives of the world take heart! bat is here to save you! not about house wives, but still awesome...reminds me of donnie darko http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/02/googly-bear/ What Tori Amos Song are you? Precious thingsYou are concerned with freeing yourself from an event, or a feeling, clensing your body from something you don't like. You tend to obsess over that- but in time, the feelings will fade, and everything will wash away.Take this quiz! Quizilla | Join | ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/02/quizilla-was-actually-right/ we saw superbad tonight...LAWWWWWL! it's really funny. but very much a rated R film. which brings me to a gripe. one day, i would like to be informed as to what exactly makes parents think it's alright to take their 4 year olds to films like ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/02/im-superbad/ surprisingly, it's not as difficult to be an adult as i thought! all you have to do is dress a little more conservatively, smile, and don't give your opinion.someday i WILL finish slaughterhouse 5 but i keep getting sidetracked with other books. i am re-reading abarat although i ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/09/01/now-that-wasnt-so-hard/ you've heard of painting the roses red? here's painting the grass green what i should have been doing in the library: what i was doing in the library: (i actually found all 12 waldos in 2 min, 13 seconds) fabbity fab picture in grey king: strawberry/blueberry pancakes c/o istopher: books that ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/28/a-developed-mind/ when i was 15, i beggggged my mom for a pair of bum-kicking combat boots. we were shoe shopping and she watched me try on a pair. my pulse started to race as i realized that i just might get them! just when i had the taste ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/27/my-mom-the-ultimate-compromiser/ father in law #2 in the pretty apron! FYI! SAVE THE PLANET (a little bit). bring your own container/bags to the store with you! it's not embarrasing or as difficult as you might imagine. here's how we do it: you know how sometimes we pick something ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/26/times-up/ ok, i finished this shirt but oh how it sucked. basically, the sleeves where the bane of my existence. i mean, wow. i will never make that pattern again. ever. <----4 pieces had to be sewn together looks innocent right? wrong! it was very ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/25/yikes/ 1. Beowulf this one will be released in november and has almost NOTHING to do with the real story this one was released in 2005 and showed so much promise in the trailer but the film just kind of went way off course. 2.the dark is rising AHHHH! this one really gets me ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/25/absolutely-ruined-books/ i love lyra belacqua but candy quackenbush is still my homegirl i finished the sheer white/blue built by wendy dress this morning. i used a white eyelet that i had bought for vogue 8185 but i used a strawberry print instead. only 2 days left ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/24/lyra-is-my-new-hero/ the last 48 hours have been really full of head swirling action and now i feel exhausted. woot. couscous with feta, kalamata, and walnuts: it was a lot more flavorful that i thought it would be the fired pottery: father-in-law # 2 (brian) made me a too gnarly dress form ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/23/overstimulated/ we just got back from our mini-vacation.  it was good fun.  we swam, ate, played with ducks, munched ice cream, saw bugs, played with kids, and other always nice experiences. i climbed to the top of this: looked out and i saw this: then looked down and saw this: do not ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/23/back-from-vacation/ deb and brian came out to see us tonight from ohio and we're all going to edgar evans state park tomorrow. i made them the best meal they have ever had. (this is sarcasm, people) black bean tacos my first loaf of focaccia! last night i made this: ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/20/the-inlaws-have-decended/ today i made a really great bag. i thought it would be a really quick, easy project...well, i was kind of but not really wrong. here's the deal. it was only 3 pattern pieces. all were 4 sided with no curves. the materials i used ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/19/this-seasons-latest-fashion/ it is best to wash items utilized in the making of meals containing farina immediately. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/19/a-pearl-of-wisdom/ today's sewing creation only took 2 hours and not much patience at all. but i had sewing realization no. 2. my iron is one of my most valuable assets. this was just a test for some shorts i want to make with this material: i will make them bermuda length ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/18/i-thought-today-was-friday-till-about-7-pm/ http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/17/105/ so today was a very full day again. i only have 10 days till fall semester starts so i am trying to enjoy as much of my time as possible and that means completing projects and finishing books.this afternoon i went out for a goodbye lunch with my coworkers. ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/17/i-love-henry-rollins-more/ last year for our anniversary we went to a really really expensive indian restaurant but this year we decided to do something cooler. we chose a tile and a mug to glaze. my mug's detail: why i love istopher: how absolutely random is this? these will be the colors after they are ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/16/anniversary-no-2/ bowties with a special mixture of yummy goodness: and we received an early anniversary present from my mother in law: absolutely lovely quilt for our love nest. i normally don't go for neutral colors so i was surprised at how much i liked this. i finished reading By These Ten Bones by ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/15/yummy-bowtie/ i went to see lindsay today and we made some beads out of old magazines then i made her a bracelet after they dried http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/15/beadorific-afternoon/ just finished the top on the right tonight while talking to sarah barah (the uber super sister in law) beginning: fabric: here you have it (talking to sarah) http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/15/finished-bbw-shirt/ My cousin LJ is da kewlest. why? cause i said so. want proof?: i played my favorite sport today: mall walking. i was able to find a lot of funny things, but here are the only ones i got to record: a coaster for your beverage- i'm not ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/14/lj-smells-and-eisley/ so rich and tasty yankee candle company has just released their new halloween scents. i can't wait to try cider-web also, i can't believe it, but i found a hecka good condition copy of the cookie jar my mom got rid of before i had a chance to ask for ... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/13/pesto-pizza/ lawl : http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/13/hope-is-emo/ make shift cookie cutter ahh...earl grey...nectar of the Gods... toasted blueberries taste so good they remind me of this book: istopher has it really good.... http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/13/break-fast-or-how-i-learned-to-spell-breakfast/ baked tommy toes with cheese and pesto bread http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/12/tommy-toes/ Dinner was delicioso this night. http://www.melistopher.com/melinda/2007/08/11/avocado-tacos/