Day 978

All of my shopping and wrapping = done! YAY!

Day 977

I had a great time at brunch this morning with ... 17(?) friends.  I think that's what our final count was, but it was a table full of constantly moving babies and people.  The food was good, the atmosphere was a bit fancy, and the company was fantastic!

Day 976

Had a great dinner with Dave and Steph M tonight at End of the Line Public House.  I need to go back when it's warmer outside to see what else is good on the menu.  It was really cold in the restaurant (but it's an old building and has a lot of windows).  Cheap (good) eats!

Day 975

Each year, the holiday season comes and goes as a giant blur.  My out of town friends are all here (as far as I know), but their time in Indy will go so fast!  I suppose my point is that I wish we could spread it out a little to really appreciate and enjoy our time with each other, our friends, and family.  I didn't know it at the time, but last Christmas was the last one we spent with my Grandma Pat.  I'm okay ... just  thinking about her.  The world is going crazy, time is flying, and there's hardly a thing to show for it.  So, my dear friends, if I hug you real hard when I see you over the next few days/weeks/months ... just go with it. :)

Day 974

All day I've shopped, shopped, shopped, and now I'm tired, tired, tired.  Actually, I did a lot more than shop, but that's not nearly as fun to read about (woo, car maintenance!).

Day 973

Apparently, taking a break from this is the name of my (new) game.
Highlights: I'm crazy busy.  It's almost Christmas.  I went to Austin to see Becca + Lance!  I made some Blackberry Cheesecake for Thanksgiving and again for Ella's birthday.  My hair is long (and I like it).  I bought some fabulous vintage postcards when in Austin with Becca; they're already in frames and ready for my wall.  Every day, I go between my old clothes (baggy) and my new clothes from Deb's wardrobe (fabulous and slim fitting).  I have 2 couple friends that just got engaged!  Sandra Bullock's restaurant, Walton Fancy & Staple, makes an amazing sandwich called "Turkey Sweet" (I'm drooling right now).  I am pretty excited about warm, fuzzy socks all the time.  I was stalked by a cat named Whiskers the whole time I was at Becca + Lance's apartment.  Cooookies are plentiful and tasty these days ... everywhere I go. :)

Day 972

Since I'm getting up at an obscene hour tomorrow for my Chicago trip, I'm going to be an early bird to bed.  Hooray!

Day 971

Had dinner with this dude tonight.  He so craaaazy!  I like having friends within 5 minutes of my house (even if we're bad about hanging out).  It makes meeting up for dinner super easy and convenient!

Day 970

Our third Sassy Explorers meeting was tonight, and I didn't have time to eat a single bite of this deliciousness.  Good thing my lovely co-workers packed a piece for me!  Yum.

Day 969

So, yeah.  Took a break from non-essential items, such as this, while my grandma was in the hospital and we celebrated her life after her passing.  She'd be pissed if I wasted my life away wallowing in sadness, so onward I move!