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Tuessday, November 6th
Here is a short list of things that have happened since I last updated for real: Um, I think that's it.
Wednesday, October 10th Ack! It has been 3 months since I have been on a computer! So much has changed.
Monday, July 16th Hey everyone! It has been a LONG summer here in Mpls. The humid weather just won't end. We had our first big blowout as Apt. Mgrs. We had to tow some cars last week because we were having the lot swept and despite all our efforts, the residents wouldn't move their cars. I was threatened with lawyers. It was not a pretty scene. For the fourth, Ariana and I volunteered for Intermedia Arts at the Wheels as Art parade and Midtown Greenway Fest. The bicycle punks had a small appearence in the beginnning of the parade. Ariana got to be part of a "street performer's" act. I was laughing my ass off at him and about died when he dragged Ari and another baby into his act! Other than that, things are just going at this point. My husband will be getting his last unemployment check this week so if he doesn't get his act together, it's up to me to find something other than this Mgr job. The U is hiring at the Vet. school so I am going to submit my resume' there and see what happens. I am still planning on starting school in October so in the long run that will help our situation I guess.
See you in a month!!
Saturday, June 16th Today is Ariana's 1st birthday! Of course we had a small gathering for her. I made a great cake and some punch from one of Mollie Katzens (Moosewood Restaurant) books. It is hard to believe that one year ago today I birthed (well, kind of) a little girl. I do have to say that I have changed alot since this time last year. I have been getting more interested in recycling/reusing, eating organic and non-GMO foods, walking EVERYWHERE I go and I am starting college in October!! It turns out that one of the guys from Dillinger Four is going to the same school, if I am lucky, maybe I will run into him. There is a protest this coming Tuesday being held at Novaritis headquarters that I am seriously considering going to. I am just a bit concerned with taking Ariana along. If things get out of hand it is obviously not a good situation for a baby to be in.
Go to Matte's page and learn about gardening, bikes, unschooling and typewriters!! Another big influence as of late is Julia Butterfly Hill. I just finished reading her book detailing her 2 year tree sit in Luna. She is a very brave and strong woman. Pick it up! "Legacy of Luna" is the title, it should be fairly easy to find. Friday, May 11th The pixie and I went to the May Day parade at Powderhorn Park this past weekend and we had a great time. She loved the puppets and masks in the parade and we got some really good pictures too. I saw hip looking mamas and papas all over but me being the social butterfly that I am, I didn't say anything to anybody aside from smiling at them or whatever. One of the parade participants came up and kissed Ariana on the cheek as she passed. I am going to try and go to the theatre next year and make us some masks so her and I can walk next time. I made one more attempt at the playgroup but felt like an ass because everyone else has older kids and Ari and I were just dinking around by ourselves so I didn't stick around long. The apartment manager gig has been going pretty well aside from constant asshole behavior from the group of guys that are getting forced out of the building. They are being pissy about everything such as me showing their apartments when they are home. Oh, well, shit happens. The pixie took 6 steps in a row last week but that is as close as she has gotten to walking on her own. She also went to her first art gallery last month. Intermedia Arts had an exhibit of photographs taken by homeless men and women at St. Stephens Shelter. I purchased one of them .
Our furniture tally: 1 dumpstered velvet aqua chair 1 dumpstered drawing table and computer chair 1 new couch that comes Monday 1 table and 2 dining chairs FINALLY!! :) I'm sure theres more but the baby is getting restless.
I'm getting old. My husband thinks I'm out of my mind because I only listen to NPR or MPR (Minnesota Public Radio) while at home or driving, unless I toss a disc in.
But here is the real indicator that I am aging at an alarming pace:
Oh yeah, we got a table and chairs!! I got a great deal on a scratched table from elements in Uptown and I bought two chairs to match it at Target. It ran us about $170 altogether and they look great! (just don't look too close)
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