hamstrarian

Hamster

hamstrarian@gmail.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:04:03 GMT

Non-Content

hamstrarian@gmail.com — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:27:35 GMT

This is a non-content post. This journal exists mainly so I can comment on other people's journals, but I may eventually start posting again, probably complaining about law school. Said school has also made me paranoid about my web presence so all future posts will probably be friends only. Since only my friends read this, I doubt this will concern anyone.

hamstrarian@gmail.com — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 18:14:48 GMT

I don't post here much. I've never been able to keep a journal. I suppose I don't like trying to write things out.

I've often thought it might help to have a frame: chronicle the weekly farmers' market trip or the cooking experiments.

Cooking is more and more functional lately and the season for fresh veg. is almost over, but this semester has been transitional, but I thought I'd post an update anyway.

The state of things. Dave is Dave, no changes there. His cousin is getting married so we're going to Orlando next weekend. It would be conspicuous if I didn't go. Then Thanksgiving with his immediate family: two older siblings (married) with two kids each, Saul and Linda, and Dave and I. It's a little claustrophobic, but very nice--there is roast potatoes and inside turkey stuffing. Linda is an excellent cook.

Then there is a possible trip out east, though that is far from certain. Next comes finals. *shudder* And then Christmas with the family--must start buying gifts really. Then a trip to Mexico with mom and Nolan. It will be more time than I've spent with them in the last four years, an experiment. Nolan just had his appendix taken out. It was a big problem for him. It was painful certainly but more than that, he's a high school senior and had to scramble to get his early decision application in, also missed his ACT's. He's very slowly getting better. We've said a thank you prayer for that.

I'm not knitting or crafting at all, but I'm working less and taking fewer classes. I don't know what is eating my time, though I can think of some likely culprits: tv, lounging, and newly time consuming relationship. Dave is putting in a new bathroom in the basement, so his more arty projects have been pushed off for a bit as well.

School feels futile. I don't even care about the courses I enjoy. It feels like I'm treading very thick heavy water and not going anywhere. I'm looking at law school now, but I worry that I won't care enough to do well. I think this path might be the right one, but I'm not sure. It's hard to sign up for more school. Maybe I should retreat to the library, but I'm not sure I'd be happy there either. I don't know what I want to do, but I need to choose something that will accord with the lifestyle that I want. Standard student confusion.

Enough for now. The shortest summary: loved and happy, but trepidacious.

Farmers' Market Summary:
2 butternut squash for soup
2 delicata squash
1 giant leek
2lbs. rose finn potatoes, from the fantastic potato guy. Seriously, love them.
1 bunch beets, to experiment with
2 gallons apple cider, one to freeze
1 package bulgarian feta cheese
2 country style demi-baguette

Assorted pastries for Dave and Dave while they frame walls.

Gilmore Girls

hamstrarian@gmail.com — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 01:26:43 GMT

"If you give that gift away, you'll have no gift to give and you'll have to give him a sweater." God i love Gilmore Girls, just saying. Lots is going on. Will update soon.

meme

hamstrarian@gmail.com — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 02:00:02 GMT

only because tony asked...
Things that make me happy that I'm willing to post
1. cold weather
2. hot cider
3. cuddly boys
4. wood burning fires
5. snow storms
6. Billie Holiday
7. being loved
8. books
9. bunnies
10.being alone

hamstrarian@gmail.com — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 17:16:24 GMT

Rain! :)

hamstrarian@gmail.com — Sun, 17 Jul 2005 04:15:20 GMT

I didn't use AIM for a few years, now I have very few reasons to talk to people. I've been catching up with an old and dear friend who I will be seeing soon. I'm a little nervous about that because we haven't seen each other in several years and I look very different than I did back then. Oh well. I'm sure it will be nice to catch up anyway. I'm also going to be home next weekend to spend some quality time with another good friend who is missed very much. It appears that summer is not only the time for projects but also the time to renew old ties.

Projects

hamstrarian@gmail.com — Sat, 16 Jul 2005 03:41:53 GMT

This is the summer of projects. Since we have decided to stay in Madison for at least four more years, we are beginning all the projects we had considered for the house: putting in a second bathroom, painting, massive stuff reducing. We may be converting the third bedroom into an exercise room and sorting through all those boxes of stuff. Today I cleaned my office so that we can move more boxes in there for sorting. Next I begin going through all my old school papers. Our collective stuff is taking over our house and trying to push us out. The books in particular are out of control, not that it could possibly be my fault. Just for the record: this weekend is Pirates of Penzance, next weekend is Green Bay, and after that we will be in New England for a week (Boston then Vermont then NH), then it's August. Summer just goes too fast. I'm ready to be done with this whole undergrad thing. Silly health insurance.

First Post: So Tired

hamstrarian@gmail.com — Thu, 07 Jul 2005 15:02:47 GMT

I'm too tired to work or do anything constructive. I've read SomPos and QC and QofW and Unshelved and all of your blogs. Now I have nothing to do.

We painted the bathroom/former darkroom last night in addition to painting all the areas I patched on Monday. It looks really nice and no longer clashes with the mellow earthy tones in the rest of the condo. I felt okay at 1 o'clock when we finished, less so at 2 when we got home, and pretty awful at 8:30 when I had to get up, but at least the bathroom is no longer pink. (Not our color choice. Dave just never painted it.)Tonight we go touch up the paint on the one gravel textured wall and put the fixtures back in place. If you ever want to know how to turn a standard bathroom with fiberglass tub into a darkroom, we have pictures.

So our brief time as landlords comes to an end, but Jeff and Alyska were wonderful, easy tenants so I don't think it really counts. Even so I doubt we'll ever do it again.

I should work now, but instead I think I'll drink my massive coffee beverage.