It's a very meaty Tuesday

I've just returned from lunch with PAWS and DadY. DadY was in town, and so we met him at the Lion's Tap for a delicious burger and fries meal. It's a little bit of a drive, but definitely worth it. Especially since I managed NOT to get lost this time. I'm very proud of myself.

MS is cooking tonight. I'm sure it will be suitably highbrow. I'm looking forward to it. Following dinner, I have my first broomball game of the season. For those of you who don't know what broomball is, it's like hockey with brooms and a ball. I fall down a lot, but I have fun. I'm looking to improve my game from last year's less than stellar showing. The highlight of last year's season was when Marea the Huntress tried to climb over the boards onto the ice, and fell back into the bench. Look for fun highlights tomorrow. I'm taking my camera, so maybe some action shots.

I'm back on the job prowl. Haven't heard anything from the California job yet, but I'm going to continue looking. Keep your fingers crossed.

RIP Coretta Scott King. She was a woman of great courage and strength, and an inspiration to many people, myself included.

Ok- I have to decide what I'm taking to Miss School Teacher's Super Bowl Party. She was surprised when I told her she was hosting it, but she's a good sport.

I am happy to report that my laptop (or my daytime buddy) is now functional again and I can blog. It's been an interesting couple of weeks since my last entry. I've been to California and seen sunshine, and I've been to Wisconsin and seen rain.

Natpot and I ventured to Madison over the weekend to see Golden Gopher hockey. We stayed with some of Natpot's friends, and were lucky enough to have a tea party with Princess Anna. She was also nice enough to share all her toys with us. I might be almost 24 years old, but coloring pictures is still a lot of fun. Especially since I draw like a 4 year old.

The hockey game was super fun, and the Gophers won, so the Badger faithful were in a rather subdued mood Saturday night. I'm sure I would be. But I met a ton of new people, and I finally got to see the Wisconsin capitol. A good quality weekend all around.

It was a good quality weekend because Grey's Anatomy was new last night. Is anyone else getting really sick of Mrs. Dr McDreamy? She needs to go back to New York so Meredith and Dr. McDreamy can get back together. If only the writers read my little blog... I also kind of wanted to punch the new extra perky doctor. If I ever am like that, I would hope someone would punch me. I hereby give my permission, but don't punch me in the face- I wouldn't want to ruin it.

I'm looking forward to my week. I have big plans...or not. I'm in the process of making my Super Bowl plans. I'll probably still be in the process of making the plans on Sunday afternoon.

MS is cooking dinner tomorrow night. I'm not sure what she's making, but she cleaned out Mom and DadY's supply of ground beef over the weekend. I'm a little curious what she could be making that requires a whole cow...but I'm sure it will be delicious. Mmm.

It's good to be back. Look for more tomorrow.

A triumphant return to blogging...well, a return to blogging

Have you missed JenY? It's been a long time since my last blog. I'd like to think I've been really busy, but I just haven't had anything to blog about. Really quite sad.

I have been thinking about packing for the jaunt to California. I'm really excited about this interview, and the opportunity in general. The more reading I do, the more I want the job. So everyone think good thoughts on Thursday afternoon.

I'm also excited about the trip in general. I wouldn't care if the interview was in the middle of Nova Scotia. I'm getting out of Minnesota in January.

I got my hair cut yesterday. My stylist assured me it's a very hip bob, but it looked like a cross between John Denver and a bowling ball yesterday. It looks cute today. I like it. I kind of feel like Tinkerbell. Well, a giant Tinkerbell.

I have changed my older sister's blog handle. She was not pleased with BS, so after much consideration, I have dubbed her Perfect Awesome Wise Sister. (PAWS) I hope that meets with approval. Plus, she likes dogs.

That's pretty much all I have today. Look for more excitement later in the week. (And hopefully good news!)

Well, it's the end of the week, and I'm anxious for next week to start. We haven't had knitting forever (or like two weeks) and I miss my knitty girls.

I'm running an airport taxi service this week. BS is going to Colorado, MS is coming back from Las Vegas, and then bethmania, natpot and bs are all returning from Colorado. Bethmania and natpot are on the same flight, but bs is coming in early, and so that's two trips to the airport, but oh well. I'm returning for California at 4 am, and bs is coming to get me, so I don't mind.

Speaking of California, less than two weeks until I leave! Hooray for getting out of Minnesota in January! It's just been so gray and not pretty out. I was reading the Strib yesterday, and I came across an article on Seasonal Affective Disorder. I think I suffer from this. I'm good through Christmas, but then it's all downhill until the thaw. I used to think Spring was my favorite season because of my birthday, but now I think I'm just excited to see the sun.

Well, I have to do some shopping today, since Rednic has said she's bringing Christmas presents to our movie night. Hmm...I'll see what I can come up with.

That new blog smell

Ah, the first blog of the new year. And only three days after the year officially started. I was too busy watching football and sleeping on previous days.

I got myself out of bed yesterday to watch the Rose Parade. All those poor people in the rain had it easy. The rest of us had to listen to Teri Hatcher. Bethmania and I thought we should start a drinking game. Everytime Teri mentioned her daughter, we'd take a shot- but then we decided it was indecent to get plowed at ten am. I love the Rose Parade. It's one of those traditions that I have no idea why it's important, but I always watch it.

Well, that's pretty much the story of my year so far. I'll leave you with some words of wisdom from Robert Burns.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

And surely ye'll be your pint stowp!
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine;
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
Sin' auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.


We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

And there's a hand, my trusty fere!
And gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak a right gude-willie waught,
For auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.