daylong obsessions, joys, and torments

Halloween

2010-10-29T17:07:37Z

Tray o' Cookies
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

Jared baked cookies last night, and I helped him decorate them... Got to see an old friend from high school last night, and got back home around 11 PM. We decorated and frosted cookies until about 12:45, which was impressive.

Left = sugar cookies
Middle = anise cookies
right = chocolate sugar cookies

We're having a Halloween party on Saturday night, which may be underpopulated due to some Facebook issues (apparently some peoples' invites got stuck in spam filters)... but it's still going to be fun! And we're going to the Great Halloween Lantern Parade down in Patterson Park, and dragging everyone with us. The cats can't come, though Annabel wants to see the lanterns. :-)

Things are going well. I'm still alive, just barely in touch with anyone, including those closest to me. Sometimes I feel like my time isn't my own, but it's because that is the case right now.

Hope every one of you enjoys your Halloween! Be safe and don't eat TOO much candy.

<3

Girl on the Subway

2010-08-26T17:44:12Z

Girl on the Subway
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

What I've been doing lately. I know, I suck at doing Livejournal lately. I still read, every other day or so, but I've been so wrapped up in pre-nursing things that my life has been taken over. I just finished Anatomy & Physiology II last night, taking a lab practical and my lecture exam the same night. I'm drained. Monday starts my Fall semester, with Microbiology two nights a week, and Psychology 103 (Principles of Human Growth and Development). Despite some hangups, I'm applying to nursing school as of September 15. We'll see if I get in (my A&P grades weren't awesome). I'm stressed out, relieving my panic with patches of drawing and playing Peggle on my DS, and reading recipes (hoping to have the time to bake again)... Trying to exercise, eat my vegetables, take care of myself, save time for friends, see my husband as much as possible, take care of the two kitties, etc. It's crazy, living like this. So, I share a scan of my drawing from last week... Some of my life has color, even if it gets drab on occasion. Hope you are all doing well.

Patriot Cookie

2010-07-02T14:24:10Z

Patriot Cookie
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

My coworker made a Rainbow Cookie in honor of the 4th of July, or "Independence Day." He apparently stayed up until 1 in the morning, baking. It tastes like almond and raspberry and chocolate. As a tribute, I drew a little ink drawing in my Moleskine, and colored it in. Unfortunately I ended up with the Moleskine "bookmark" in the way. Perhaps I'll re-scan it this coming week.

Hope you guys enjoy your 4th. I plan on being outside, drinking wine, and watching fireworks with friends. Woot!

Happy

2010-04-09T18:25:27Z

Miz Annabel
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

This is a very happy Annabel, aka "The Bells," "Belly," "The Annabelly," "The Bean," "Psycho Kitten," and "Stripey Kitten."

I am most happy that I am an hour from leaving work, and it's a gorgeous day outside. It's the small things in life. Tonight we also go to a book sale (at Maryland State Fairgrounds, you B-more people). BOOKS! *drool*

Hope you all enjoy your weekend, and whatever it brings. Maybe it will involve a nice fuzzy creature and a lot of hugs and whatever else you require. If you do not have a happy kitten, consider adopting one... It's worth it. :-)

♥

Roller Girls

2010-03-29T02:53:39Z

CCRG Bout 3.27.2010
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

What I did this weekend :-)

Bananafriend

2010-03-23T17:20:36Z

Bananafriend
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

My banana friend, brought to you by the letter "B" for boredom, and the number "130" which is the number of minutes left in my day at work. :-)

Flowers

2010-03-19T12:09:20Z

Pinks
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

Last night I was tired out and had a migraine from sitting in traffic for ages... I was sitting in the car for over 2 hours, waiting for drivers to move. Route 40, which is a large highway, was closed and had a blinking arrow sign pointing "< " and ">." A driver across the road yelled that we should all turn around, since he was stuck there for over an hour already. It was not a good evening. I had been looking forward to enjoying my afternoon, grabbing a salad to eat for dinner, and hanging out and knitting in the car before class. That didn't work out so well. Fortunately, I arrived at school at 5:50 and was able to park and sprint into the building, and take my biology quiz... Class begins at 5:45. I'd left work at 3:30. BLEH. I think I passed, and I got a 100% on my last quiz. The class was about enzymes and photosynthesis, and I enjoyed it a lot. I just felt craptacular, and wasn't able to relax. Stopping at BJs on the way home, I picked up about three things, and managed to lose my newly-purchased packs of gum in the parking lot. It rattled its way off the cart and straight into the road. It was nearly crushed by a pickup truck, but I managed to get it in time. I grabbed lukewarm pizza from the fast-food counter in the front of the store for dinner, which was a far cry from the intended salad + balsalmic dressing I had intended on eating. Disappointing, I guess, seeing as I'd been really looking forward to class (seriously) and then going home to hang out.

So, when I finally got home, Jared was still at the gym... I took a hot shower with papaya-coconut shampoo, scrubbed clean, and vegged out in the living room. I called my mom to chat, and sipped iced tea. When Jared arrived, I buzzed him in the front door, and he showed up with a giant bouquet. (Which is shown here.) He handed them off, and I got off the phone with my mom and gave him a kiss. So, despite the long day and the migraine I had, the evening ended nicely.

I'm very, very thankful for my sweet Jared. It's gestures like that which keep me from having terrible days... and it's the little things that really count. It was a lovely end to an exhausting day.

<3

Lanterns

2010-03-16T13:54:34Z

Lanterns
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

When I got home last night, Jared had installed lanterns on the ceiling. We had blown-glass spirals up there, shown in some other photos I've taken, and we took those down after the holidays. So, now we have new and entertaining lighting in the apartment. I look forward to actually decorating a house, when I see cool paint jobs and read interior design magazines left in doctor's waiting rooms. I enjoy decorating more than most, I guess. Lately, I've been looking at Etsy and imagining the prints I'll hang up, and mentally I've been framing the prints we already own... I think we'll have to rotate our art at this point; we've collected so much that we don't have the wall space anymore.

One day, we'll have more than just these lanterns. But for now, they'll work for me. :-)

Molecules and Mayhem

2010-03-10T18:06:04Z

Molecule Model
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

You know you secretly enjoy playing with toys even when you're an adult, so why not take a biology class? We get to make molecular models, play with dye, grow plants, look at stuff under microscopes (even cheek cells from yours truly), and learn about plasma membranes and stem cell research. I really, really love this class so far...

And I found out I'm getting an "A" at this point, and passed my first test with a 95%. So, I'm even happier right now.

My Flickr page has my Tuesday lab on it, if you guys want to look. Not so exciting, but it's good study material. :-) I love Flickr so much.

Holiday Time

2009-12-04T17:23:22Z

Pile of Craft
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

This year I'll be skipping the usual excitement of Holiday Heap and heading to VA for a friend's wedding. However, I really recommend that Baltimore people attend this event. It's full of fun vendors, gorgeous wares, and it's a lovely time. I like supporting local artists, and you get amusing interaction if you have any interest in peoples' work. The photo was taken in the church where it's held. If you need information, it's at http://www.charmcitycraftmafia.com/Holiday_Heap_2009.html

Taken from "Kiss My Crafts" blog:
"At each event, the Charm City Craft Mafia raffles off a basket filled with an awesome assortment of goods and donates all the money raised to a local organization in need. This December, the money raised will be donated to Art With a Heart, Inc.

'Art with a Heart, Inc. brings the joy and benefit of visual art to those who need it most by providing hands-on art activities to disadvantaged families and children, and to people with developmental and physical challenges.' "

I think you should go out and support Baltimore crafters, and get some fantastic works of art for your loved ones. After all, why not enjoy a beautiful setting AND beautiful art, all in one place?

Flu News

2009-09-22T15:58:17Z

If you are in the Baltimore area and broke, this is for you! I know people who are working hard, but not covered on health care plans, and I think everyone deserves to have medical care when they need it... But let's not get too political here. This is just about the flu shot, today. :-)

If you want a flu shot (not the H1N1 shot, obviously), St. Joseph Medical Center is providing free flu shots on certain dates. I got the flyer at work, and I figured it was a good idea to pass along. I called them, and it's for anyone--not just employees. I've gotten my flu shot the past few years, and I think it's a good idea. Not sure about the Swine Flu deal, honestly--I don't like the idea of getting injected with a last-minute vaccine--but this is worthwhile. If you are without car, it is also accessible from the bus line.

Here's the info:

St. Joseph Medical Center
These vaccines are for the seasonal flu ONLY. High risk individuals are especially encouraged to be vaccinated. We will vaccinate anyone age 9 and older. Age 9-17 requires a parental signature.

All clinics will be held in the Canticle Room.

Saturday, October 10 @ 10 AM - 2 PM
Sunday, October 11 @ 12 PM -4 PM
Sunday, November 8 @ 12 PM - 4 PM
Friday, November 13 @ 4 PM - 7 PM
Saturday, January 16 @ 10 AM - 2 PM

CALL 410-337-1479 FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

raspberrypie @ 2009-09-21T12:49:00

2009-09-21T16:51:55Z

I've become an addict.

I know, it's shameful. And wrong.

I know I have a problem.

But... I'm addicted to..

...Etsy.
*sobs*

yay

2009-08-09T22:14:02Z

it is indeed nice to get beautiful roses for no reason.

and to come home to a sweet guy every day. i'm a lucky woman.

raspberrypie @ 2009-06-07T20:09:00

2009-06-08T00:09:59Z

is it just me or is everyone in my age group going through life-altering changes, major issues, creating new lives with / without others, etc.? it's just a time of change. and i doubt it is only because it's spring.

craftiness

2009-05-25T18:53:13Z

I ordered a stuffed bunny from the lovely Jen at Zooguu when we ran into her at ArtMart in early May. She was great, and I was pleased because she had already made a blue bunny and it was waiting in her studio. (She had white and brown bunnies with her, but no blue.) I emailed after a week, asking where my bunny was, and of course it arrived that day. *embarrassed look* I didn't hear back, but I emailed her when it arrived and said, "Oops! it's here!" She actually followed up and thanked me, and explained that she had issues with her email, and was totally sweet. But really, after a lot of crafters and other people could (and do) slack off in "customer service," it was pretty nice of her. I would recommend her to anyone. Not just for emailing me back, of course, but because my blue bunny is so awesome and I adore her infinitely. The care she took in making it is obvious. I think I'm naming my blue bunny Beatrix, but I'm not sure... all my stuffed animals have names, though I admit I forget them sometimes. I'd post a photo but she is at work, so to support the awesomeness that is Zooguu, here's her Etsy site:

http://Zooguu.etsy.com

(Her husband is also pretty cool--we got a "Ice Cream Monster" and Edgar Allen Poe print from him at ArtMart, too. He's at http://Goobeetsa.etsy.com .)

zee bunses

2009-05-10T23:15:40Z

zee bunses
Originally uploaded by Pink Pfeffernüsse

i am sooooo tired. i think i shall have a glass of wine and do some reading, and then nap on the futon. working 6 hours on a sunday = not my idea of fun. my bank balance will be a positive thing, though. dinner was nice, and so was the weekend. i will update when my brain isn't malfunctioning. le sigh. for right now, i bring you disapproving bunnies! (from the sheep & wool festival, of course.)

wtf mate!?

2009-03-02T03:22:38Z

Blizzard?! BLIZZARD?

It's March, for god's sake. And it's Baltimore. Craziness.

Not like I am complaining, mind you. Just surprised. But the snow, it is beaaaaautiful!

Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name...

2009-01-25T19:43:08Z

We have adopted a kitty. Her name is Annabel Lee, unless she decides that she doesn't like it at all. Not like kitties ever come when they're called, of course, but we need something to use to refer to That Cute Cat We Fell In Love With. It's a long story of how we got her, which will be explained in another post. But we have adopted a lovely, 5-month-old, very sweet and purring kitty. Right now she is investigating the second bedroom, which is where she's being kept until we take her to the vet this week for a checkup. This photo doesn't do her much justice, but the shelter posted it online... We will be taking more later of course. May I introduce you to the new family member, Annabel Lee?

ETA: We may need to rename her "Purrbox" or "Motorkitty" because seriously, how can a cat be able to purr while walking around, AND leaping after toys, and doing everything else? I nearly killed myself trying not to step on her because she is apparently the "weave netween your legs all the time" sort of cat. Jared and I are rotating "parent duty" and visiting her in the Guest Room of Seclusion, and she purrs like mad whenever we come in. What adorableness. I got to have a cat leap on my stomach and rub her face on mine for a bit, which was a definite highlight. What a darling.

raspberrypie @ 2009-01-05T20:33:00

2009-01-06T01:34:41Z

i think it's kinda wrong when more people are posting about the dr. who replacement than the situation in gaza.

...or is that just me?

hi

2009-01-02T05:17:19Z

Happy new year, everyone! Hope it was safe and wonderful. I managed to sleep through the actual countdown, lamely enough. Maybe some of you had a more eventful one...

Either way, here's to a happy, love-filled, and prosperous 2009.

VOTE!

2008-11-04T02:41:45Z

it's a crappy day but i can [at the very least] happily say that i am voting tomorrow. that's the only constant in the plans, but i know damned well i will be at the polls.

what about YOU guys?

ARRRR

2008-09-20T01:05:04Z

matey!

raspberrypie @ 2008-07-16T18:14:00

2008-07-16T22:13:05Z

i am amused:

"Something else wang-related that amuses me: how much pride men take in their erections. You know, as if they did anything more than possess a properly-functioning circulatory system to achieve them. I mean, judging by the look of satisfaction a simple blood rush can produce, you'd think it had involved trigonometry -- or at the very least some complicated long division. Ah, yeeeeah, baby. Check it out. Remainder of four." ---Heather L Hunter

raspberrypie @ 2008-07-03T18:06:00

2008-07-03T22:05:11Z

note to self: remember to get rum for making nutella cake. even if i am sweaty from the gym, and tired.

raspberrypie @ 2008-06-17T17:55:00

2008-06-17T21:57:56Z

i guess jared and i have been spoiled because we are a heterosexual couple. we were able to get a marriage license and get married without anyone judging us or making us jump through hoops. we never had to fight for our ability to marry one another. after reading some of the stories of gay couples who are able to get married now, i am tingling with excitement. i know marriage may not mean something to everyone. in fact, some people are content to be together all of their lives and never have that formal legal "commitment." but i truly believe that everyone, regardless of sex, should have the chance to join in a union with their partner.

happy anniversary to all of those people in california who are finally able to marry. i am so happy for you.