Brightwash

This past weekend I got to spend the day with Annie and my favorite dog, Chuck / Big Face. Annie mentioned a while back that she wanted to find a home for him, and ever since I have been pining for him. Everyone I’ve spoken to about this (including Annie) said “Bad Idea! You can’t handle the disgusting!” The farts, the drool, destroyed shoes, slimy car… and I now agree I can’t. I do love him so much – I hope she has to keep him forever. We went to the park, watched Suze Orman, and went to the mega-huge Forever 21 at Regency Mall, it’s like it’s own department store. I got red shoes.

… more Chuck adventure photos

Last week Annie helped me do a Big Face photo shoot. I think his real name is Buck or Chuck or Meatwad or something, but his Christian name is Big Face. He is the most lovely sloppy dog in the world, he enjoys getting petted and sitting on people.

In June Marie had a bridal tea – it was soo pretty (and hot out)! The lovely ladies from her church prepared delicious teas, sandwiches, treats, and punch. This tea party got me crazed on cucumber sandwiches, but after reading an intimidating Wikipedia article I gave up on my dream of only eating cucumber sandwiches.

Also in June I was able to attend Drupal Design Camp at MIT in Boston. It was a quick trip, and I learned a lot in spite of my failed laptop and met some very fun Drupal people. This was the first major design/front-end event for Drupal I believe, and it was much needed as there are many mysteries in designing/theming for Drupal. If interested, this is the session list complete with slides and videos (if available).

Marie then got married! It was quite a party for a Thursday.

In July I had a birthday (we had no six candles!). Then my dad and I went to the beach and he and Annie helped me move into my new apartment in Williamsburg!

Now I’m in my new place! Mike put together my dining room table, it’s solid as a rock. We had pool times this weekend and found some mexican food. It’s kind of lonely but I’m sure I’ll get used to it, I’ve lived alone before I can do it again! Soon Seven will be here and hopefully she won’t quit me and pee on everything.

This is Annie and Flza’s new dog Big Face. His face looks like an open wound, and he’s covered in drool… and smells like eggs – but something about him makes him great!

Poladroid is a new mac app that converts your digital photos into digital polaroids. I know it’s no substitution for the physical thing, but fun nonetheless! Above is Mike’s Halloween costume, he was a zombie mime! I was a black panther, it didn’t turn out so great, I’ll prepare better next year. Annie is here for voting tomorrow morning, here is a “poladroid” of her and Mackie from the summer.

Ginny had her 2nd annual “party in August”… for lack of a better name. There were comfy lounge chairs from Ollie’s, a questionable punch, Old Cubans, high wasted pants, cupcakes and appearances made by rare and magical creatures… Special K as well as Fourness and Duffy sisters! Ginny is a wonderful and gracious host, even if she did pass out receiving advice from her guests. This mess needs a damn name for ‘09!

I can’t figure out how to take a decent picture with this cute, tiny, squirt gun looking camera I bought on the cheap. It makes everyone in my life glow.

This weekend my sister Annie turned 23 years old! Unfortunately she stayed in Richmond for the big day, but is coming home next weekend for celebration. Hopefully I can invent a Mexican bean and cheese cake to wow her with. Annie has a big deal appointment today so everyone please wish success on her.

Anna-Claire came for a visit this weekend and our first order of business was to cure Seven. Seven recently waged an imaginary war on Rocky Balboa and as a result gave herself PTSD. She peed on the spare bed nearly every day for a week! Foul. Anna-Claire recommended a Feliway plugin and I think it is working, no pee so far.

We watched movies, went to pilates, swapped music, and went shopping. Girls weekend! Anna-Claire agreed to write a review of No Frill Grill for Broad Audit – a ridiculous opinion blog I contribute to. Her review was very thorough, my only fear is she exceeded our audience’s level of reading comprehension.

I start my new job tomorrow (APRIL FOOLS DAY). I bought some new pens and pencils and am trying not to stress.

This is a really great picture I found on flickr of my sister Annie and her little family (-2 cats).