Ok, Gwen, you started it.

You Are Chinese Checkers

You live a hyper, fast paced life. You rarely ever slow down. You are good at juggling many things at once. You are the ultimate multi-tasker. You enjoy being in a group - in fact the bigger the group, the better. You are an enthusiastic competitor, and you can be a little ruthless when you play games.

What Board Game Are You?

The Ultimate Color Test

When you are at peace, you are: Thoughtful and sensitive When you are moved to act, you are: Giving and warm When you are inspired, you are: Spontaneous and adventurous When your life is perfectly balanced, you are: Totally in the moment Your life's purpose is: To change the world

The Ultimate Color Test

What Your Home Says About You

You come across as very intellectual. People take your wisdom seriously. You have amazing hygiene, and it shows. You are sparkling clean! You are a very domestic person. You enjoy decorating, cooking, and making things homey. You are a very nurturing person. You find meaning in taking care of others. You feel settled in your life. You have enough time to focus on little details. You are a somewhat self sufficient person. You can do fine on your own if you have to. Your friends see you as insightful, encouraging, and progressive.

What Does Your Home Say About You?

I'm an Aunt! And other things.

Recap-a-palloza!

Washington DC: I love that city! I never have enough time there, really. I got to see tons of friends and sights and I didn't kill any of my sweet friends on Skyline Drive. This may not sound like an accomplishment but, take it from those who were in the car, it was.

Have I mentioned how I love the flavors of DC? And how I love Crisp & Juicy? If not, consider it mentioned. I miss my restaurants almost as much as I miss my friends!

Halloween: So fun! Amber looked spectacular. I ran into bunches of people I hadn't seen in ages and felt better about being "old" and single. Lara & Nick made fast friends of my Mom with their pre-party political discussions. Perry chimed in from time to time. Fun was had by all!

Arrival back to Missoula: All I have to say about that is "I love my animals!" I was so happy to see both of them. Fur-babies are a very nice compromise.

School: I have 12 weeks (as of Friday) left to do as many credits as I can. If you do the math, I've passed 1 credit for each of the 12 weeks I've been in school so far. Not horrible but not as quickly as I was hoping to progress. But hey, at least it's progress! I'm a 'junior' now and that's better than I ever have been before! And in only 1.5 years.

Birthday: Sedate but good. I took myself out to lunch and had a free dessert. Quiet but the lunch was nice. My brother and sister-in-law brought over flowers and some very sweet gifts. My sister and brother-in-law were their usual amazing selves and I generally felt very loved. Thanks to everyone who ate for me!! That's my new tradition. Every year we're going to have an "eat and blog" celebration. It's the best! I got tons of smiles from it and you all enjoyed yourselves--win, win!

Auntie-dom: It's amazing how much I love my little niece. She's so cute and perfect. And taking after Dooce, I want to just put her whole head in my mouth. It's only been two days. I'm seriously considering jobs outside the Missoula area now and I'm so upset about the idea of leaving her (and the rest of my family). Who knew that I'd love it here so much? Oh. Wait. I did.

That's all for now. More regular posting will resume!

Welcome to the world, beautiful niece!

10 am today at seven pounds, three ounces my little niece C. entered the world. She's 19.5 inches long and perfection in a body. Both Mom and Dad are doing well! I promise to catch up on my blogging soon but all my attention is going to be centered around this wonderful new human!

A Call to Eat.

Tomorrow I turn 31. Want to help me celebrate? Good. I'm so glad!

I need you to eat for me.

No, I'm not kidding.

Find some amazing food that you love. Take a photograph of you eating it or right before you eat it and then blog it! Or email me. Something to help me enjoy the virtual flavors of my friends.

Off you go. Forage. Find food. Return with fullness and honor.