I made:
three-packages of wings (had roughly 1-1.5 packages left at end of night) (DON"T BUY WINGS NOT ALREADY PREPPED / NEED CUTTING! TOO MUCH WORK FOR DAY OF!)
-2/3 size coeur de creme (had at least half left. I bought Major Grey's chutney by Stonewall, but I like TJ's better
-Mushroop app - I think I ate most of it, but roughly half was left
- Veggies and dip - I had three kinds of veggies, and almost all of it was left behind. Definitely cut back significantly
- Chef John's baked brie with cranberries and pecans (because I didn't have walnuts). I thought it was tasty, and would do again. Not sure anyone else cared/noticed
-Clementines; lots left, but no worries
-Ginger creams, by Christine's request, although I don't think anyone else ate them.
-Punch (2L Gingerale, half gallon of cider, and half a bottle of rose's lime, plus a cranberry ice ring)
-Feta stuffed olives (
Other peopel brought:
a pesto, pepper jelly, almond cheeseball (emily)
Cool Ranch Doritoes and Cookie Cart Cookies (christine)
Cookies (Natanya)
Brownie bites (shelley and joe)
Lindt truffles (amanda and rich)
Chips and salsa (S&L)
Some spreaders would be nice.
12.06.2016
12.05.2016
A hangover of sorts
I had my annual holiday party on Saturday. I was up late on Friday, up early on Saturday getting ready. I went all day with hardly a break, and almost fell asleep on the couch after everyone left Saturday night. I slept in late Sunday morning, went to yoga, saw a movie, then came home and took a nap. I couldn't shake the tireds all day, and pushed myself to stay up until 11p.
And yet, I lay in bed for three fucking hours and could not fall asleep.
Now I've called into work, and am struggling with the blues. Everyone is annoying, and nobody cares. What the fuck is happening to me?
12.02.2016
Donations
Yesterday, I gave money to the Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, and World Bicycle Relief. I also have plans to give money to the ACLU and Minnesota Legal Aid, as well as find a way to swing a subscription to the New York Times.
Aside from the normal reasons why someone would give, especially to these types of causes in this particular climate, I made these donations for two additional reasons.
One was to challenge my mindset about lack of money. I often feel like I don't have enough money to do all the things I want to do. Giving away money, even as little as $10, can be painful for me. I am so afraid I won't have enough, even though I often don't even miss it. So by donating this money, I hope to send a message of affluence and plenty both to my self and to my HP.
Additionally, few who know me would be surprised to know that I am rocked by this election cycle, and not in a good way. The best way I know to combat this is to donate to causes that share my values in the hopes that those funds can help defend the progress we have fought to defend.
Aside from the normal reasons why someone would give, especially to these types of causes in this particular climate, I made these donations for two additional reasons.
One was to challenge my mindset about lack of money. I often feel like I don't have enough money to do all the things I want to do. Giving away money, even as little as $10, can be painful for me. I am so afraid I won't have enough, even though I often don't even miss it. So by donating this money, I hope to send a message of affluence and plenty both to my self and to my HP.
Additionally, few who know me would be surprised to know that I am rocked by this election cycle, and not in a good way. The best way I know to combat this is to donate to causes that share my values in the hopes that those funds can help defend the progress we have fought to defend.
11.28.2016
Post election - New normals
I knew that this would be a year full of firsts, but I didn't know they would extend beyond my family.
It seems like every other day, I get emails from my college's president relating to safety and freedom of speech, and balancing the two. I have actively attended this school for two semesters before this elections. These were not normal.
People have posted on facebook about how to prepare for marching/protesting. Wear masks so that you can't be doxxed. Have bail money secured. Have a meet up plan if/when you get separated. I've been on Facebook for ten years. These posts, at least in my circle, are not normal.
There were fortified barriers at the properties of both presidential nominees following the election. There have been countless marches and protests across the country protesting the elected. This is not normal. I don't ever recall there being protests just following the election. Have there ever been? This is not normal.
People woke up frightened for their bodily safety, myself included. Frightened because of specific statements the Elected made against large swaths of our population. This is not normal.
It's been almost a month, and there is currently a recount taking place, instigated by a fringe, Green-party candidate. This is not normal.
This is not normal.
It seems like every other day, I get emails from my college's president relating to safety and freedom of speech, and balancing the two. I have actively attended this school for two semesters before this elections. These were not normal.
People have posted on facebook about how to prepare for marching/protesting. Wear masks so that you can't be doxxed. Have bail money secured. Have a meet up plan if/when you get separated. I've been on Facebook for ten years. These posts, at least in my circle, are not normal.
There were fortified barriers at the properties of both presidential nominees following the election. There have been countless marches and protests across the country protesting the elected. This is not normal. I don't ever recall there being protests just following the election. Have there ever been? This is not normal.
People woke up frightened for their bodily safety, myself included. Frightened because of specific statements the Elected made against large swaths of our population. This is not normal.
It's been almost a month, and there is currently a recount taking place, instigated by a fringe, Green-party candidate. This is not normal.
This is not normal.
11.01.2016
Today, I feel particularly down. Particularly tired. Particularly lost.
I ordered another "information course". I don't seem to do well with these, but I don't know how else to learn the skills I want to change things. Part of me feels like even if it's the wrong step, at least it's a step, and that's worth something. I guess we'll see.
I can't tell how much of what I feel is there because I actually feel it, or because I anticipated it. If so, it's going to be a long, hard, rough 4 months through winter.
I ordered another "information course". I don't seem to do well with these, but I don't know how else to learn the skills I want to change things. Part of me feels like even if it's the wrong step, at least it's a step, and that's worth something. I guess we'll see.
I can't tell how much of what I feel is there because I actually feel it, or because I anticipated it. If so, it's going to be a long, hard, rough 4 months through winter.
10.27.2016
Today, I feel deeply unhappy. I feel desultory, irritated, scrubbed raw, and crabby.
I am in the midst of planning my mother's memorial, roughly five months after her passing. My father doesn't want much to do with it, but keeps dismissing ideas and suggestions.
I am increasingly unhappy in my current position. I am bored, but underperforming, a bad combination. I recently applied for a new position; here's hoping something changes quick.
I'm feeling broke as hell.
On the other hand, my hubby gave me the greatest compliment yesterday. He had to submit a resume and a cover letter for a volunteer position at the Sundance festival next year. It was odd, because I felt so confident in what to include, despite the fact I have no experience in that arena. But he told me that I helped him elevate his cover letter from a B to an A, and that he couldn't have done it without me. I was touched!
Although I do feel that I am a better than average editor (despite not having any professional experience), I feel like this is where my empathy helps me out. I am able to see what someone wants and help communicate that to someone else. My husband runs a multi-million dollar store in a national chain. He is a born leader with tremendous vision. But when I asked him what he thought they would be looking for, he was blank. And yet, it seemed to clear to me that they would want someone who is as passionate about film as those in attendance, and yet be reliable and help the event run smoothly. Once I helped bring those qualities out in his letter, it shone.
I guess it's not all bad after all.
I am in the midst of planning my mother's memorial, roughly five months after her passing. My father doesn't want much to do with it, but keeps dismissing ideas and suggestions.
I am increasingly unhappy in my current position. I am bored, but underperforming, a bad combination. I recently applied for a new position; here's hoping something changes quick.
I'm feeling broke as hell.
On the other hand, my hubby gave me the greatest compliment yesterday. He had to submit a resume and a cover letter for a volunteer position at the Sundance festival next year. It was odd, because I felt so confident in what to include, despite the fact I have no experience in that arena. But he told me that I helped him elevate his cover letter from a B to an A, and that he couldn't have done it without me. I was touched!
Although I do feel that I am a better than average editor (despite not having any professional experience), I feel like this is where my empathy helps me out. I am able to see what someone wants and help communicate that to someone else. My husband runs a multi-million dollar store in a national chain. He is a born leader with tremendous vision. But when I asked him what he thought they would be looking for, he was blank. And yet, it seemed to clear to me that they would want someone who is as passionate about film as those in attendance, and yet be reliable and help the event run smoothly. Once I helped bring those qualities out in his letter, it shone.
I guess it's not all bad after all.
10.26.2016
Name Observations
It hasn't happened in a long time. In fact, I don't recall it happening since I left my temp gig: I got called "Lisa" on the phone.
Reminded of this frequent experience, I went asking Google for help. I did happen to find this exchange here:
I find this fascinating for a couple of reasons: 1) Other people have had the same experience as me, specifically on the phone (i.e. Rachel=>Lisa), 2) This happens to other seeming dissimilar names, 3) it works in reverse (i.e. Lisa=>Rachel, or Rachel=Lisa=Rachel, etc), and 4) someone goes on to say that Rachel is mistaken for Rebecca. This is same story is lore in my family.
I was named after my grandmother. However, as a young child, this confused me because everyone called her Jean. Well, the story goes that when my grandmother was a child, her neighbor often mistook her name and called her Rebecca. This so infuriated her mother (my grandmother), that she decided to use my grandmother's middle name, Jean. And it stuck ever since.
Reminded of this frequent experience, I went asking Google for help. I did happen to find this exchange here:
I find this fascinating for a couple of reasons: 1) Other people have had the same experience as me, specifically on the phone (i.e. Rachel=>Lisa), 2) This happens to other seeming dissimilar names, 3) it works in reverse (i.e. Lisa=>Rachel, or Rachel=Lisa=Rachel, etc), and 4) someone goes on to say that Rachel is mistaken for Rebecca. This is same story is lore in my family.
I was named after my grandmother. However, as a young child, this confused me because everyone called her Jean. Well, the story goes that when my grandmother was a child, her neighbor often mistook her name and called her Rebecca. This so infuriated her mother (my grandmother), that she decided to use my grandmother's middle name, Jean. And it stuck ever since.
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