day off: ain’t doin’ nuthin
Just three days after the 30th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s actual day off, I had my own day off from work. I may have tied it to National Cancer Survivors Day, but it was really just a matter of having...
Tagged: staycation
Next time, an actual getaway
It’s been a good week off, though I guess I’m still off since we have the holiday on Monday, but everyone’s off that day so doing the tourist thing will be kinda packed. I didn’t have to think about the...
at the zoo: go meat!
Yeah, it’s the wrong slogan but I find it kinda funny that this machine is at the zoo right near the kids farm… I wonder if the cows or hogs ever feel a wee bit nervous. When Moose and I...
a day about nothing?
I have absolutely no idea what to do with myself today. Yesterday was productive and fun and ended with a great dinner at Mama Ayesha’s with Kyle. I can’t believe I’ve lived here as long as I have and never...
museums: a cool tranquil color
I haven’t been to the Textile Museum in a long while. The last time I was there was to see an exhibit of African/-American quilts with an ex. It was pretty spontaneous, as I never even knew it existed before....
All this fuss over a number!
Even though I had to sort of set aside today to take care of some chores and business, I am actually enjoying my time off. The staycation, so far, is a success. The main errand from today, however, was a...
chemical formula: C8H10N4O2
Moose made a very good point over brunch yesterday when I said I wasn’t having any coffee (even though I was quite hungover). I have caffeine 5 days a week, why deny myself some on the weekend? So even though...
A vacation about nothing!
I’m doing the unheard of… I’m taking time off from work. Not only that, but I’m taking it as a… stay-cation. I am horrible at planning getaways and doing research for travel and accommodations and knowing what’s a good deal...