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“I am so smart, I am so f***ing smart. My brain is huge!”

—Jeff, at some point…’don’t quote that’

(10:47:47 AM) Diana: awwwww don’t be scared
(10:47:56 AM) Diana: sometimes they have treats and drinks inside!
(10:48:11 AM) Diana: just like hansel and gretel. ok i guess i can see why
you’d be scared.

—Diana via messenger about open houses

Christie (who is 27): “Knock knock.” Ian (who is 4): “Who’s there?” Christie: “Orange.” Ian: “Orange who?” Christie: “Knock knock.” Ian: “Who’s there?” Christie: “Orange.” Ian: “No no no, you’re supposed to say BANANA!”

—7/21/07…that’ll show ’em, Ian! ha ha ha

time 5:52 pm feeling frazzled wearing as little clothing as possible ready for clean dishes next get going on that to-do list!

I’m sitting here eating huevos rancheros and drinking a somewhat-acceptable Milwaukee’s Best (hey, I’m not my dad’s daughter for nothin’) and panicking about a multitude of things. This is ridiculous, because really there’s nothing worth panicking over but I can’t help myself. Despite trying to finish up the Te of Piglet (SORRY Bret it went on the back shelf, it’s back out now), I can’t keep my zendom, and crazy craziness creeps in.

I haven’t updated in forever which is super lame but you’ll have to deal. Other than the last million years since I last updated, what can I say. Last weekend was the Mason reunion which was awesome. There have been many emails exchanged detailing the events, but suffice it to say Tom and Connie are supremo hosts and Jeff, Megan, Matt and I ran a mean ‘madminton’ tournament. Christie and Mike were kind enough to play Blokus with us and Marc was kind enough to take everyone’s height and not hate me for not being able to hit anything with anything (hence we were one and done in the tourney, 10-1). Ian thinks I’m 19 and that Jeff’s my brother and he makes me wonder how he knows more about the family than most people in it? Ha! (Unrelated to the brother comment, BTW.) If only I could get the family to transplant up here, then my life would be complete.

(Madison’s still pretty cool though. Never can rule it out, as much as I love the TC.)

Things I have to do tonight:
-Angela’s storyboards
-dishes…MANY!!!!!!
-do something with the leftover black bean and corn salad
-balance checkbook
-write G&G
-call Stephie hopefully
-emails!!!! MANY!!!!

Things I am semi- or full-on-panicking about:
-I found a bug on one of my sheets in the closet and I am scared beyond belief. I want to do laundry immediately but I’ll have to wait…aaaaah!!!
-How can I have a cheap but not trashy wedding?
-How can I have a secular but not offensive wedding?
-WHERE can I have the above?
-What if there are bugs infested in the REST of my apartment?
-Should we look for a 2 BR apt or a house? Can we even afford that?
-Why am I so obsessed with houses?
-Am I going to get fired?
-Do I owe anyone anything freelance-wise other than Angela?

OK, I’ll stop there. Otherwise I’ll really lose it.

Anna turned 1 on Saturday and we sang happy birthday to her from Connie’s. It was awesome! I hope she had fun. I have pics to look through. Stella was 1 on Friday and Tiffany is due to have her baby anytime. Baby madness.

There’s a 5k around Nokomis on Saturday that we might run but we might not. It’s kind of lame to just run one without a goal (because I know it’s too early to meet my tentative 5k goal…not yet!), plus it will be super hot, but it’s NOKOMIS and we’re suckers for that. Hm. This weekend I’ve resolved to make no plans and then the next few weekends are chock full. Lots of excitement. The fair is coming up which makes Jeff very happy, and before that the annual Saints Game outing. That should be neat, and Diana and Magali will join us since JJ cannot. Nice.

I’m too hot and I’m done with my eggs. Time to tackle those to-dos. Adios!