Oscars etc

I had my annual skype date with Chris (now that he is in Chicago) to watch the Academy Awards. Unfortunately he had to leave for a chunk of time in the middle so its unclear who won this year, but as for the categories we were both there for, it was a tie. I think I would have won this year though since I watched a lot of the movies, and saw the golden globes. I'll have to start training for next year so I can really beat him.

Also I got glasses for use at the computer. Evidently its barely a prescription, but wearing it is so weird and feels so strong. I cant tell if its actually helping though :( I'll give it a week to test it out.

stop being so creepy williams sonoma

So I've now created a few registries, so I'd say I'm a good person to compare what different companies do. Bloomingdales is great, although it spams me multiple times a day about products i may have overlooked while registering. Crate and Barrel I have no issues with (besides the fact they change the inventory so fast that half the things i registered for no longer exist). This brings us to the creepy williams-sonoma. First off they too spam me at least once a day with "overlooked" products. But the second issue is the one i have a problem with. Sometimes I just search the internet to see what items are out there. For example the other day I was looking for a new spice rack and did a google search. The one at williams sonoma came up and I clicked on it. I had no intention of buying this, and just wanted to see a comparison of products. I guess williams sonoma recognizes my ip address maybe since I have an account. I KNOW i hadnt signed into my registry that day (or in a while for that matter). Anyway, this morning I woke up to an email from Williams sonoma thanking me for my interest in the spice rack and had a "buy me now" button urging me to follow up on this initial google search. Actually Williams Sonoma, I am LESS likely to buy your product now that I know you are so creepy and pushy.

Shouldnt president's day weekend be 4 days?

I mean TODAY is george's bday, and without him we have no presidency to be celebrating. I really appreciated the furniture sales though. We bought an entire new living room set and I cant wait for it to arrive.

I dont get how it was so nice on friday and so crappy today :( We had a great weekend without leaving virginia! We havent done that in a while. Harry's taproom with emily and a T-shirt wearing aaron b/c it was that warm, then sat night we went with Robo and Mary to Fireworks, which if you haven't been I recommend going...just not when i'm trying to go b/c generally its too crowded.

The nice surprise when I woke up this morning was that my work was closed till 11. so I got to sleep in a little which was nice :) Ok time to start being productive!

Dancing with the Stars

The Rachel and Peter edition. After a super romantic dinner, peter surprised me with the information that we are now signed up for 5 private dance lessons for ballroom dancing! So sweet and considerate. Now we are sure to look great for our first dance...which according to peter is going to be Psycho Killer (b/c i nixed I feel like making love)....but thats ok b/c leslie has offered to sing the song while we dance after a min of 6 drinks. Should be a great night :)

I've been MIA

I'm just trying to be more like Leslie...but she's been showing me up lately. In reality I've been traveling around the country from negative degree Colorado to 80 degree Florida I've been a girl on the go leaving little time for my blog. Sorry friends. The good news is that I now have the internet at home, and am in the DC area for the near future (although trying to get back to florida)

The highlight of my trip to Colorado was definitely the Celestial Seasons Tea Factory. Sounds lame I know, but I got to try any tea i wanted AND all the machines were running which was pretty cool to watch. Also the Mint room cleared my sinuses momentarily which felt pretty nice (nasty right?). I'd be up for going back in the spring when the temps are up a bit. The hairnet count for a 3 night trip to colorado? 3! 2 clean room visits and 1 on the tea tour. Maybe next time I go I can find a way to beat that record!

The coolest part about florida? The infestation of purple snails and blue Man-O-War Jelly fish washed up on the beaches. Makes for a very pretty and colorful beach walk...just watch where you step so you don't get stung!