aw, geez


you're not too shabby yourself, kiddo.

Hearing the audience cheering on a "This American life," and knowing that I am one of the faint cheers.
Wandering around Powells not knowing what book to buy.
Wandering around downtown Portland, barefoot.
Looking studly in my chosen outfit.

Finally buying a pair of lavender shoes after wanting to for at least 5 years.

my favourite shoes ever were my canvas high top lavender converse / chuck taylor sneakers. i still have them! but i can't wear them in the rain without getting soaked feet!

yay for lavender shoes!

* Thinking Deb's cool factor just went up a few more notches! *

: )

My Chucks were black high-tops ... and when I was in junior high, I had a pair of purple low-top Chucks (school colors) ... anyhoo, when I was in college, my best pal had a pair of red high-tops, and we used to swap a shoe each and go out, both with one red and one black shoe.

(Checkers, anyone?)

* Thinking my nerd factor just went THROUGH THE ROOF ... but not minding at all! *

I wanted lavender chucks, but I never was able to find any at the same time that I had money to pay for them. And in truth I never looked that hard. But today I got these adorable lavender semi-dressy shoes for $15. A steal and living a dream. It doesn't get much better.

Lynne: was it the 80s when you did the opposite shoes thing? Wasn't that cool then?

Why, yes, it WAS the '80s ... however, I'm sure if I was doing it, then it must have been popular AT LEAST a year or two before (I'm always several steps behind when it comes to trends and coolness and what-not).

: )

you, dear one, are the coolest!

I agree with deb. I think its cool even NOW.

Having my sister ramble on and on and on....

kiddo? kiddo?!?!

once again... you're like 2 seconds older than me.

Getting to hang out with you folks even if for only a little while...

Meeting Kylie, Kim, Roger, and Hometown Boy Dave...

Dave's Cookies....

Creation East being OVER! (If I have one more person ask me where the Stacy Orrico boot is, I'll throw rocks at them.)

Heading to CORNERSTONE!! OtR is playing the first night, in the same tent that I'll be working in. And there are drum circles and workshops all day in the same tent. That's a happy thing for me.

yay!
have a blast B! and mosh for me!

Being able to play the intro to Heart's "Crazy on You" on my guitar.

Seeing Brothers Henry, from Tennessee, in Charlotte last night. Fun fun. Two twins and a lot of talent.

Knowing where I am supposed to be.

Free concerts at my second favorite venue
Finding out that The Innocence Mission is coming to Portland in August (first time in 10 years!!!!!!).

Seeing my best friend really really happy.
Being singled out for specialish stuff.
Getting to drive! And driving WELL!
Seeing people I really like.
Getting TWHF and Eve (WITH liner notes!) in my greedy little hands.
Getting reacquainted with my amp, mic, cables, and telescoping black stands. (I have missed my gear.)
Home-cooked meals.

unexpected pokes and hugs from libby
having learned from my hannah years ago how to hug (hugs libby back; you can thank hannah)

having friends who love me, even if we never ever get to see each other any more ...

How "I can't stop listening to the sound of two soft voices blended in perfection on the reels of this record that I found"
Kings of Convenience.

If I mention them enough, maybe someone here will check them out...

I am a full two ***YEARS*** older than you...but that is irrelevant. I've called my best female-friend Melissa "kiddo" since I've known here...and she's a year older than I. It's just a term of brotherly affection.

I think my friend Nate started saying "kiddo" when we were in Indo., and I picked up on it for some reason. I've never really noticed it until now.

But if you prefer, I can call you " ma'am " from now on.

I have Ani Difranco tickets! YAH!!! THIS! SA! TUR! DAY!

Wasabi burns!!!

Having the last of my overseas posse home again.

Phone calls from Brandon in which he relays good news and funny stories.

Bonding with my cat.

Mini baby bel cheese! And the affordability of said cheese.

Backing out of the driveway perfectly without any directions whatsoever from Mom! WITH the neighbor's car there! Yeaaaah!!
Dropping dad off at work (on time, no less).
Parking successfully.
(You can tell I don't drive much. Two months 'til test time....)

yay lib! yay!

****

this thread is a favourite thing for sure.
that and throwing up and feeling better finally.
yay!
(throwing up, in a good way)

You ROCK, Troy!!!

: )

This place. This Orchard. This is one of my favorite things. Ever.

: )

organic jasmine tea with big chucks o jasmine flowers! yay!

Libs: I feel you on the driving.
I never drive during the semester and I think completing my 45 min (each way) commute alone a few days ago was a favorite thing. And my parents getting a new car and letting me buy the old one with no money down, that too.
I'm sure you rock driving.

Those who cheer me up when I really, really need it.

Cold water when I am really thirsty.
Hmm, I see that as literal and metaphorical.

dolma!
mmmmmmmmmmm

seeing the foot of Dave and Amanda's beautiful baby girl.

Being sleepy.

Having one of my wholesalers at work bring me an *entire wheel* of expensive brie as a thank you gift!

I friggin' l-o-v-e brie...

mmmmmmmmmm brie!

maria home from boston! wooooooooowho!

finishing the move! wooooohooo!

sunny days that only require one (1) layer.
a kitchen sink that can fit a dinner plate! yeah!
a gas stove!

Pretzels.

sugar-free Jones Black Ckerry Soda, while eating some fresh cherries.

Ooh, Jones! Yummy!

i have a large weakness for preztels in the tummy area

People who buy me beer.
Cute girls who want to hang with me.

Holy cow, yes.

Moving plants into the sun just in time to save them.

Writing well.

finding time to post and catch up with the happenings on the orchard.

feeling better after being sick for a while.

waffle cones with your favourite ice cream.

Finding out that matching two numbers AND the power ball in the Mega Millions lottery means you get 10 bucks!!!

: )

OK, so it's not the $220 million jackpot I was hoping for ... but it'll buy lunch for me and a friend or two!!!

Plus: It still leaves me hope for winning the $280 million rollover on Friday!!!

(I am not a lottery junkie; however, when it gets into the $200 millions ... what the heck??!)

seeing friends that i haven't seen in a long time, even if its just for a few hours, and then finding out that MORE friends of mine that i haven't seen in ages will be in town in 2 weeks for 4 days!!!!! oh the excitement!!! can you say DINER TIME!!!!!

knowing we get to keep our house after a month of waiting on eggshells for it to be sold out from underneath us

my mom being home from work for 2 days so i get to see her on my lunch breaks!!

The fact that Deb, despite no phone lines working for her dial-up connection, somehow manages to post!!

(Can you say, "Divine intervention"??!)

: )

Can you say "cable?"

Sleeping at work, and not getting in trouble when I got caught.

My mommy buying me fireworks.
being, for only a short time at least, number three on the boards.